I've come across several references to the "Irish Settlement" in Saline County which I believe was just West of Marshall (near/in Shackleford?). Does anyone have any more details about it? I believe it may have had its own Catholic Parish in the late 1800's. I'm trying to find out more about the possible family ties of Patrick Hughes (1824-1911) who is buried in Shackleford with his wife Mary Boyle and other Irish families that lived nearby. Eventually I'd like to know where Patrick was from in Ireland (which county).

Thank you