Boone County, Illinois Headlines
Alice May Gallagher, daughter of Susan McGonigle and John Gallagher, born 1890.
Breaking a leg even gets your name in the early newspapers. Frank McGongile
Asa McGonigle, son of Joseph McGonigle. Asa was born in Belvidere, but the family didn't stay long. Born 1893.
Fire damage at the McGonigle store in Belvidere, Ill. Click to Enlarge.
Gallagher children.
John Gallagher and Susan Mcgonigle Gallagher. Susan came to Belvidere earlier than Frank McGonigle and is listed as one of its earliest citizens. In a few years other McGonigles joined Susan in Belvidere.
Obituary of Susan McGonigle Gallagher. Born 1828 and died in 1900. Click to Enlarge.
Obituary of John Gallagher. Susan and John had 5 boys and 3 daughters. Click to enlarge.
Alice May Gallagher obituary. (Photo top left). Click to enlarge.
NEWS FROM NEARBY TOWNS
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"James Ryan entertained his sister Ethel Ryan of Kimball, S. D., and Tressa Mirron of Belvidere on Sunday."
Susan McGonigle was related to our family - she was a cousin to Francis Mcgonigle. Susan was born in Kilcar, Donegal, Ireland.
One of my favorite McGonigle stories. Click to enlarge and see why. I have not located "him" in DeKalb but maybe someone can figure it out...
Mr. Gallagher, retired steeplejack, obituary. Click to enlarge.
