Guide to the Connors and O'Neill Family Papers MS 17

Finding aid prepared by Samantha Mills

San Diego History Center Document Collection

1649 El Prado, Suite 3

San Diego, CA, 92101

619-232-6203

December 28, 2016

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.

Scope and Content

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.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically by name of individual family member.

Preferred Citation

Connors and O'Neill Family Papers, MS 17, San Diego History Center Document Archives, San Diego, CA.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Samantha Mills on December 28, 2016.

Separated Materials

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.)

Box-folder 1:1

Connors, James 1856

Includes:

Certificate of appointment to military service.

Box-folder 1:2

Connors, Paul 1910-1919

Includes:

Correspondence; mortgage; appointment as Clerk of the City Juvenile Court; membership certificate for International Association of Identification.

Box-folder 1:3

O’Neill, Lorenza 1887-1904

Includes:

A petition to the State of California regarding real estate; a power of attorney; and a statement of death.

Box-folder 1:4

O’Neill, Michael 1865-1895 and undated

Includes:

A certificate (in Spanish); letter announcing intention to go to California; transcript of obituaries of Michael and Patrick O’Neill.

Box-folder 1:5

O’Neill, Patrick 1866-1900

Includes:

Correspondence; certificates of military service; application for increase of pension; receipts; death notice and memorial card.

Box-folder 1:6

O’Neill, Patrick: Memorandum Book 1870-1893

Includes:

List of birthdays and other family news, correspondence received, copies of legal documents.

Box-folder 1:7

O’Neill, Sarah 1913-1958 and undated

Includes:

Poem about baby brother; correspondence; legal documents; real estate documents; vital records.

Box-folder 1:8

Miscellanea 1860-1947 and undated

Includes:

Copies of newspaper articles; memorials and obituaries; correspondence; vital records; calling cards; documents regarding Casa de Machado.