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Guide to the Connors and O'Neill Family Papers
MS 17
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Title: Connors and O'Neill Family Papers
Identifier/Call Number: MS 17
Contributing Institution:
San Diego History Center Document Collection
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.25 Linear feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): 1856-1958
Abstract: This collection contains family papers of the Connors and O’Neill families, who were active in Old Town San Diego in the mid-1800s
to early 1900s.
creator:
Connors family
creator:
O'Neill family
Biographical / Historical Notes
The Connors and O’Neill families, related through marriage, were active in Old Town in the mid-1800s to early 1900s. Patrick
O’Neill owned and operated the American Hotel in Old Town and served as postmaster there. Paul Connors served as a police
officer and court bailiff in San Diego. The O’Neills are also related to the Machado family through the marriage of Patrick
O’Neill and Lorenza Machado.
This collection contains family papers of the Connors and O’Neill families, and some documents related to the Machado house
in Old Town. Materials include correspondence, receipts, certificates, invitations, affidavits, and court decrees. Also included
are vital records and biographical information.
This collection is arranged alphabetically by name of individual family member.
Connors and O'Neill Family Papers, MS 17, San Diego History Center Document Archives, San Diego, CA.
This collection is open for research.
The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.
Collection processed by Samantha Mills on December 28, 2016.
Photos of Casa de Machado, the O’Neill home, Sarah O’Neill, and San Diego Stadium.
The Gopher newspaper containing article mentioning Paul Connors (now in newspaper collection, NEWS GOP).
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Connors, James
Connors, Paul
Machado family
O'Neill, Lorenza
O'Neill, Michael
O'Neill, Patrick
O'Neill, Sarah
Old Town (San Diego, Calif.)
San Diego (Calif.)