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1880 and 1900 - NO O'Brien families listed in Charleviox county.
1880 -
Name: Andrus O'brien
Home in 1880: Norwich, Newaygo, Michigan
Age: 21
Estimated birth year: abt 1859
Birthplace: New York
Father's birthplace: Ireland
Mother's birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Laborer
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
1880 -
Name: James O'brien
Home in 1880: Ross, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1849
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah
Father's birthplace: Ireland
Mother's birthplace: Ireland
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Clerk In Grocery
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
James O'brien 31, NY
Sarah O'brien 25, Canada
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