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     Felix DeBacker was born on August 9, 1892 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. He was the son of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della Gaume. He was baptized on August 14, 1892 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; god-parents are listed as Hermes DeBacker and Addie Richslaeller.¹ He married Marie Heiser circa 1914 in St. Bernard Church, Atchison, Kansas.² He died in 1940 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.
     Felix DeBacker was also known as Felix Richard DeBacker.¹ He appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della DeBacker in St Marys.³ He appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della DeBacker in St Marys.⁴ He registered for the military draft in June, 1917 at age 24 in Rossville, Kansas.⁵ He was a owner and operater of a creamery in St Marys circa 1930. He and Marie DeBacker appeared on the census of 1930 in St Marys.⁶ He was a farmer in Shelton, Nebraska, circa 1940.

     Andrew Philip DeBacker was born on August 16, 1898 in Earling, Iowa. He was christened on August 17, 1898 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.¹ He was the son of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della Gaume. He married Irene Gertrude Blades after 1924 in Earling. He died on March 1, 1972 in Topeka, Kansas, at age 73. He was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetary, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.²
     Andrew Philip DeBacker appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della DeBacker in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.³ He appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della DeBacker in St Marys.⁴ He registered for the military draft in September, 1918 at age 20 in Westmorland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.⁵ He was a workman for the Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka circa 1930. Information regarding the children of Andrew DeBacker is from his obiturary in St Marys Star (1972).

     John Baptiste DeBacker was born on September 10, 1900 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. He was the son of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della Gaume. He was baptized on September 16, 1900 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.¹ He married Magdalen Ammon on April 9, 1928 in St Bernards Church, Three River Falls, Minnesota.² He died on September 17, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, at age 54.^3,4
     John Baptiste DeBacker appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della DeBacker in St Marys.⁵ He registered for the military draft in September, 1918 in Westmorland, Kansas.⁶ He was a farmer in Brown County, Kansas, circa 1930. He and Madge DeBacker appeared on the census of 1930 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas.⁷ He was a traveling salesman in California circa 1940.

     Gustav Clement DeBacker was born on September 10, 1900 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. He was the son of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della Gaume. He married Dorothy Margaret Crennan in January, 1926 in Spalding, Nebraska. He died on July 23, 1974 in Englewood, Colorado, at age 73.
     Gustav Clement DeBacker appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della DeBacker in St Marys.¹ He was found on WWI Draft Registration list on September 12, 1918 in Westmorland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.² He was found on WWI Draft Registration list on September 12, 1918 in St Marys.² He was a manager for J.C. Penney's in Oneill, Nebraska, circa 1930.

     Joseph DeBacker was born on October 7, 1902 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. He was the son of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della Gaume. He was baptized on October 12, 1902 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.¹ He married Pearl Adelgunda Pfeiffer. He died in June, 1967 at age 64.
     Joseph DeBacker appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della DeBacker in St Marys.² He was a florist in Sedalia, Missouri, circa 1930. He and Pearl Adelgunda DeBacker appeared on the census of 1930 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.³ He was a Florist in Warrensburg, Missouri.

     Marie DeBacker was born on October 13, 1908 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della Gaume. She married William Pettigrew. She died in March, 1990 in Silver Springs, Maryland, at age 81.
     Marie DeBacker was also known as Marie Clara Della Genevieve DeBacker. She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of August Vital Francois Joseph DeBacker and Della DeBacker in St Marys.² She lived in Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1925. She lived in Silver Springs circa 1940. Marie DeBacker was also known as Marie A. Pettigrew.³

     Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker was born on November 28, 1835 in Renaix, Belgium.¹ He was the son of Arnauld Francois DeBacker and Sophie Francoise Callewaert. He married Hortence DeDonder, daughter of Philippe Antoine Dedonder and Rosalie Derodere, on April 17, 1861 in Renaix. He died on January 2, 1918 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, at age 82. He was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetary, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.²
     Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker were found on a passenger list on October 29, 1883 in New York City, New York,: arrived aboard SS Nederland from Antwerp, Belgium. Place of birth is shown as France (probably because they all spoke French).³ He witnessed the baptism of Victor C. DeBacker in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.⁴ He and Hortence DeBacker appeared on the census of 1895 in Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.⁵ He and Hortence DeBacker appeared on the census of 1900 in St Marys.⁶ He lived in 94 Bertrand St., St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, in 1910. He and Hortence DeBacker appeared on the census of 1910 in 94 Bertrand St., St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.⁷ It is not certain why the family left Belgium; however between 1879 and 1884 there was a great deal of political unrest in Belgium between the Dutch-speaking Catholic Party and the French-speaking Liberal Party. It was basically a Church-State conflict over public education, but at times the debate became violent. In 1884, the Catholic Party took power and Belgium's School War ended.
Going back through the information that my father's cousin sent me a few years ago, I came across two newspaper articles that provide some information of interest regarding the Renaix, Belgium connection. These articles were published in the St Marys Star. This is a newspaper in St Marys, Kansas that at one time was published and edited by W. E. Miller, a brother-in-law, of my g-grandfather, Dr. August DeBacker. Both articles deal with my gg-grandfather, Vital DeBacker. The first article was written in 1911 and describes the 50th wedding anniversary of Vital DeBacker and Hortence DeDonder that was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in St Marys, Kansas on April 3, 1911. The second article was written in 1918 and it is the obituary of Vital DeBacker. Both articles provide some clues as to Renaix, Belgium connection. My comments are in brackets [ ]. From the article entitled Rejoice In Golden Jubilee (1911) The golden jubilee of Mr. and Mrs. Vital DeBacker in our city last Monday offered occasion for the generous expression of good wishes by their many friends and relatives. Messages of regard were received from friends in three states and their old home in Belgium. [This tells me that they maintained contact with relatives in Belgium.] The ceremony of renewing the marriage vows was conducted by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Meerschaert [bishop of Oklahoma City, OK], a life long friend, and in youth a companion of the Mr. DeBacker. [Could the Rev. Meerschaert be the priest that brought the family over from Belgium?] The article then goes on to mention that two brothers of Vital DeBacker and two brothers of Hortence DeDonder were Catholic priests: Fr. Felix DeBacker, Fr. Victor DeBacker, Fr. J. B. Dedonder, and Fr. Gustave DeDonder. In my records I have as brothers of Vital DeBacker: Desne Aime Victor DeBacker b.28 Sep 1839, Felix Anne Come Francois DeBacker b. 30 Jul 1832. For Hortence DeDonder I have recorded a brother Gustave Marie DeDonder, b. 23 Sep 1853, but I have no record of a J. B. DeDonder. The article regarding the death of Vital DeBacker provides some very interesting information. Vital DeBacker died 2 Jan. 1918 at age 82. Pall bearers are listed as R. DenHaerynek, A. Ghysbrecht, Peter Ronsse, A. L. Verschelden, Theo. Stockman, and John Erhbacher. [Belgian surnames?] From the obituary: Born in Renaix, Belgium, Oct 28, 1835 of Francis and Marie DeBacker, his earlier years were at the College of St Anthony Of Padua in Renaix and the College of Leuze after which he assisted his father as a flour miller in Renaix. On April 3, 1861 he was united in marriage to Hortense DeDonder at the church of St Hermes in Renaix by Dean Fr. Motiers. He operated a general store and conducted the mill until 1882 when they moved to America purchasing the farm which they still own southwest of town In 1899 they purchased a home in town and retired from the farm. A college companion of the Rt.Rev. Bishop Meerschaert [see above] their early friendship was frequently renewed during their lifetime a lover of horses his early life was spent in horsemanship and sports. A man who enjoyed good humor and pleasantry: his hearty, genial ways caused the friends of the passing years to breathe a prayer of sadness as they felt the loss in death of this fine old gentleman [Obviously they are talking about a Belgian!]. He and John B. DeBacker may have been related.

     Hortence DeDonder was born on March 31, 1840 in Renaix, Belgium. She was the daughter of Philippe Antoine Dedonder and Rosalie Derodere. She married Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker, son of Arnauld Francois DeBacker and Sophie Francoise Callewaert, on April 17, 1861 in Renaix. She died on January 25, 1923 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, at age 82. She was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetary, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.¹
     Her married name was DeBacker. She and Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker were found on a passenger list on October 29, 1883 in New York City, New York,: arrived aboard SS Nederland from Antwerp, Belgium. Place of birth is shown as France (probably because they all spoke French).² She witnessed the baptism of Francis DeBacker on October 15, 1890 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.³ She and Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker appeared on the census of 1895 in Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.⁴ She and Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker appeared on the census of 1900 in St Marys.⁵ She and Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker appeared on the census of 1910 in 94 Bertrand St., St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.⁶ She appeared on the census of 1920 in St Marys.⁷

     Herman DeBacker was born on May 15, 1866 in Renaix, Belgium.¹ He was the son of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeDonder. He married Elizabeth M. Fisher on November 13, 1895 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.² He died on April 4, 1914 in St Marys at age 47. He was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetary, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.³
     Herman DeBacker emigrated in 1883 from Belgium. He was found on a passenger list with Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker on October 29, 1883 in New York City, New York,: arrived aboard SS Nederland from Antwerp, Belgium. Place of birth is shown as France (probably because they all spoke French).⁴ He witnessed the baptism of Felix DeBacker on August 14, 1892 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; god-parents are listed as Hermes DeBacker and Addie Richslaeller.⁵ He and Elizabeth M. DeBacker appeared on the census of 1895 in Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.⁶ He and Elizabeth M. DeBacker appeared on the census of 1900 in Rossville.⁷ He witnessed the baptism of John Baptiste DeBacker on September 16, 1900 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.⁵ He was a farmer in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, circa 1910. He and Elizabeth M. DeBacker appeared on the census of 1910 in Newbury, Wabaunsee County, Kansas.⁸

     Vitalia DeBacker was born in May, 1868. She was the daughter of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeDonder. She died in 1940 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. She was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetary, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.¹
     Vitalia DeBacker was found on a passenger list with Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker on October 29, 1883 in New York City, New York,: arrived aboard SS Nederland from Antwerp, Belgium. Place of birth is shown as France (probably because they all spoke French).² She witnessed the baptism of Vital Gervaise DeBacker on August 14, 1892 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.³ She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker in St Marys.⁴ She was a nun. She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker in 94 Bertrand St., St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.⁵ She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Hortence DeDonder in St Marys.⁶

     Desire DeBacker was born circa 1875 in Belgium.² He was the son of John B. DeBacker.¹ He married Margret Corcoran on November 18, 1906 in Kansas.³ He died in 1931 in Shawnee County, Kansas; (obituary appeared in Topeka State Journal 7/9/1931).
     Desire DeBacker emigrated in 1883 from Belgium. He appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of John B. DeBacker in Tecumseh, Shawnee County, Kansas.⁴ He was a farmer in Shawnee County, Kansas, circa 1910. He and Margret Corcoran appeared on the census of 1910 in Soldier Twnshp, Shawnee County, Kansas.

     Achille F. DeBacker was born in October, 1875 in Belgium. He was the son of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeDonder. He married Mary E. Grassman after 1911. He died in 1929 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.¹ He was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetary, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.²
     Achille F. DeBacker was found on a passenger list with Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker on October 29, 1883 in New York City, New York,: arrived aboard SS Nederland from Antwerp, Belgium. Place of birth is shown as France (probably because they all spoke French).³ He emigrated in 1885 from Belgium.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1900 in Onaga City, Pottawatomie County, Kansas; (occupation: Pharmacist).⁵ He was a druggist in St Marys circa 1910. He appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker in 94 Bertrand St., St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.⁶ He was found on WWI Draft Registration list on September 12, 1918 in Jefferson County, Kansas.⁷

     Pauline F. DeBacker was born in 1878 in Belgium.¹ She was the daughter of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeDonder. She married Willis E. Miller in 1902 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. She died in 1961 in St Marys. She was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetary, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.²
     Pauline F. DeBacker emigrated in 1883 from Belgium. She was found on a passenger list with Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker on October 29, 1883 in New York City, New York,: arrived aboard SS Nederland from Antwerp, Belgium. Place of birth is shown as France (probably because they all spoke French).³ She appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker in Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker in St Marys.⁵ Her married name was Pauline Miller. She and Willis E. Miller appeared on the census of 1910 in 93 Betrand St., St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.⁶

     Virginia M. DeBacker was born on April 29, 1872 in Renaix, Belgium. She was the daughter of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeDonder. She died on August 20, 1899 in St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, at age 27. She was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetary, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.¹
     Virginia M. DeBacker was found on a passenger list with Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker on October 29, 1883 in New York City, New York,: arrived aboard SS Nederland from Antwerp, Belgium. Place of birth is shown as France (probably because they all spoke French).² She was ill with cancer in 1899.

     Marie DeBacker was born on January 20, 1864 in Renaix, Belgium.¹ She was the daughter of Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeDonder. She married Camille Pessemier, son of Charles Louis Pessemier and Justine Vallez, on December 8, 1889 in Seattle, Washington. She died on July 24, 1939 in Tacoma, Washington, at age 75.
     Marie DeBacker was found on a passenger list with Vital Eugene Louis DeBacker and Hortence DeBacker on October 29, 1883 in New York City, New York,: arrived aboard SS Nederland from Antwerp, Belgium. Place of birth is shown as France (probably because they all spoke French).² Her married name was Pessemier. She witnessed the baptism of Camille DeBacker on September 26, 1905 in Immaculate Conception Church, St Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.³

     Patrick A. O'Malley was born in January, 1851 in Canada.^1,2,3 He was the son of Martin O'Malley and Anna Kirby. He married Mary A. Hooks, daughter of Owen John Hooks and Rebecca O'Flaherty, in February, 1876 in St. John's Catholic Church, Rochester, Minnesota.⁴ He died in January, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska.⁴
     Patrick A. O'Malley emigrated in 1855 from Canada.² He appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Martin O'Malley and Anna Kirby in Austin PO, Brooklyn twnshp, Mower County, Minnesota.⁵ He lived in Iowa between 1880 and 1890. He and Mary A. Hooks appeared on the census of 1900 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.² He was a railway conductor for Missouri Pacific Railroad in Kansas from 1900 to 1920.^6,2,3,7 He and Mary A. Hooks appeared on the census of 1910 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas.³ He and Mary A. Hooks appeared on the census of 1920 in Atchison.⁸

     Mary A. Hooks was born circa 1856 in New York. She was the daughter of Owen John Hooks and Rebecca O'Flaherty. She married Patrick A. O'Malley, son of Martin O'Malley and Anna Kirby, in February, 1876 in St. John's Catholic Church, Rochester, Minnesota.¹ She died on June 29, 1929 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.¹
     Mary A. Hooks was also known as Molly Hooks. She appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Owen John Hooks and Rebecca O'Flaherty in Constantia, Oswego County, New York.² She was a domestic servent for a wealthy merchant in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1870.³ Her married name was O'Malley. She and Patrick A. O'Malley appeared on the census of 1900 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.⁴ She and Patrick A. O'Malley appeared on the census of 1910 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas.⁵ She and Patrick A. O'Malley appeared on the census of 1920 in Atchison.⁶

     Martha O'Malley was born circa 1877 in Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks.
     Martha O'Malley was also known as Mattie. According to her nephew, Richard L. DeBacker, she was a buyer for an Omaha dry goods store, never married and died rather young.² She was a sales lady in Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1900.³ She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas.¹

     Kathryn O'Malley was born in September, 1880 in Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks. She married Frank Wormely after 1913.
     Kathryn O'Malley was also known as Kitty. She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.¹ She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas.² Her married name was Wormely. She lived in Griswold, Iowa, circa 1940.³

     Mary Loretto O'Malley was born in February, 1885 in Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks. She married Joseph McCrum before 1910.² She died in June, 1947 in Atchison, Kansas, at age 62.³
     Mary Loretto O'Malley was also known as Dot. She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.¹ Her married name was McCrum. She lived in Atchison, Kansas, circa 1940.

     Helen O'Malley was born in March, 1887 in Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks. She married Ira T. Kelly after 1910.
     Helen O'Malley appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.¹ She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas.² Her married name was Kelly. She lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa, circa 1940.

     Harriet O'Malley was born circa 1879. She was the daughter of Patrick A. O'Malley and Mary A. Hooks. She married Ben Steinberg before 1910. She married (?) Henry circa 1912.
     Harriet O'Malley was also known as Hattie. Her married name was Steinberg. Her married name was Henry.

     Martin O'Malley was born circa 1825 in Ireland.¹ He married Anna Kirby circa 1841. He died say 1890 in Minnesota.
     Martin O'Malley immigrated circa 1840 to Canada. He emigrated circa 1855 from Canada.² He was a Farmer in Minnesota in 1860. He and Anna Kirby appeared on the census of 1860 in Austin PO, Brooklyn twnshp, Mower County, Minnesota.³ He and Anna Kirby appeared on the census of 1870 in Austin PO, Windom twnshp, Mower County, Minnesota.⁴ The O'Malley name is Norman in origin and dates back at least to the time of Henry II of England (grandson of William the Conquer) and the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1170 AD. It was the Norman conquerors of the British Isles that introduced the widespread use of family surnames. The name means literally "son of the hammer" and probably descends from a Norman lord that ruled County Mayo in the 12th C. Probably the most famous (or infamous) O'Malley in history is the Irish female pirate, Grace O'Malley (Granuaile). There is little doubt that the family of my grandmother came from Ireland, but from where exactly in Ireland is not known. We know that they came to America by way of Canada; my great-grandfather, Patrick O'Malley having been born near Montreal, Canada around 1851. The family most likely came to the Americas in the late 1840's as a result of the potato famine that devastated Ireland from 1847 to 1849. It has been said that a million Irish died and that a million Irish left for America during the famine. The population of Ireland in 1845 was 2 1/2 million. We know that the O'Malley family eventually settled in Minnesota and this most likely was in the late 1860's, after the American Civil War and the pacification of the Sioux. They settled in or around the city of Rochester, Minnesota and worked either as farmers or railway men. The O'Malleys probably settled in the St Bridget Catholic Church area, about 6 miles south of Rochester. From the 1900 census record we learn that Patrick O'Malley was born in Canada and emmigrated to the U.S. 45 years earlier. If the family came to the US in 1855 they should appear in the US census record in 1860. I would not expect to find them in Minnesota as earlier as 1860 and in fact I do not find them there in that year. A search of the 1860 census records for the O'Malley family turns up a few possibilities, but nothing that I found really matches what I have recorded in the way of names, ages, and place of birth. Candidate families were found in Chicago, Boston, up-state New York (Chatauqua), and New York City. It is most likely that by 1870 they were in Minnesota, but a search of the 1870 census for O'Malley and variations of the surname does not find them. There is an indication that parts of the census of Minnesota in 1870 are either missing or not readily available. Some of the daughters of Patrick O'Malley were born in Iowa in the 1880's and the family had settled in Kansas by the early 1890's; however I was not able to locate the family in the census records prior to 1900.
In January, 2006 I was able to locate the family of Martin and Anne O'Malley in the US Census of 1860 in Brooklyn township, Mower Co., Minnesota. Brooklyn township is now Windom township and this would place them in the area of Rose Creek. Further research possiblities include St. Peter's Church records and St. Peter's cemetary (both in Rose Creek). Also found Martin and Anne in same place in 1870 and found Peter O'Malley here, as well, in 1900.

     Anna Kirby was born circa 1830 in Canada.¹ She married Martin O'Malley circa 1841.
     Anna Kirby and Martin O'Malley appeared on the census of 1860 in Austin PO, Brooklyn twnshp, Mower County, Minnesota.² She and Martin O'Malley appeared on the census of 1870 in Austin PO, Windom twnshp, Mower County, Minnesota.³

     Peter O'Malley was born in September, 1842 in Canada.¹ He was the son of Martin O'Malley and Anna Kirby. He married Anna (?) in 1866 in Minnesota.
     Peter O'Malley appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Martin O'Malley and Anna Kirby in Austin PO, Brooklyn twnshp, Mower County, Minnesota.² He and Anna (?) appeared on the census of 1900 in Rose Creek, Mower County, Minnesota.³