Quigley, Michael, (page 1243 ~ deceased) was an early resident of Greenfield, settling in 1856 on section 24, where he died seventeen years later, at the age of sixty-six. His wife died in 1873. This couple was born in the town of Nanagh, County Tipperary, Ireland, as were all their children, Mrs. Quigley's maiden name being Judith O'Donoghue. After his marriage, Mr. Quigley served J. J. Kilkelly as steward for his estate, near the city of Nanagh, twenty-two years. The family came to America in 1853, and lived in the State of New York until coming here. All were reared in and adhered to the Roman Catholic church. Following are the names and residence of the children in order of their birth: Ellen (Mrs. John Starr), Watopa; John, Idaho; Martin and Michael H., Greenfield; Philip, Cameron Junction, Missouri; Maria (Mrs. John Enright), Watopa; Jeremiah and Edward, Denver, Colorado; Cornelius J. see sketch below.
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Quigley, Michael H., (page 1243) farmer, is now about forty-eight years of age,
and was therefore twenty when he came to Greenfield. He now occupies his
father's first claim, with some additions, his domain embracing three hundred
and forty acres. About sixty acres are under the plow, and he is largely
engaged in raising horses and grade cattle. In early life he was employed on
the river, and spent a year in 1864-5 in Colorado. On February 22, 1860, he
espoused for life Catharine, daughter of Thomas Ryan, now resident with Mr.
Quigley. This lady is a native of the State of Illinois. Eight children have
been given her, and christened as follows: Maria Teresa, Philip Henry, Thomas
Edward, Katy, John, Michael, Ellen and Julia. Mr. Quigley is a believer in
education, and four of his children are now in school at Wabasha. He was
elected the first collector in the town, and was town clerk in 1860-1-2 and
part of 1864; was several years chairman of the town board, and has served for
the last ten years as assessor. During the war Mr. Quigley was elected captain
of Co. E., 7th Minn. state militia, but did not go into active service.
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Quigley, Philip, (page 1244) above mentioned, served through the war of the
rebellion in Co. G, 3d Minn. Vols., entering as private, and rising to the
rank of first lieutenant. His brother Edward also served three years in the
same company.