Thomas Connelly b. 20 Nov 1831, Rosecrea, Tipperary, IRE, son of Daniel and Ellen (Danaher/Danagher); md. ca 1860-64 probably in Rosecrea, Maria McDowell, d/o John and Anne (Johnson) McDowell (Maria b. Sept. 1835 @ Rosecrea). Emigrated prior to 1865 - all six known children born Manhattan, NYC: Daniel, b. 1865; Anne Jane, b. 1868 (married William Nichols O'Donnell ca. 1890); Mary, b. 1870; William, b. 1871; James, b. 1874 and Kate, b. 1876. 1880 census family living @ 259 47th St., Manhattan. Did Thomas have siblings? Did his parents/siblings remain in Ireland? Any help appreciated!