THOMAS O'SHAUGHNESSY, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Mt. Hope; born in 1837 in Adair Co., Ireland; son of Patrick and Margaret O'Shaughnessy; his father died when Thomas was six months old; his mother died but six months later; he then lived with his grandparents and uncle until 18 years of age, when he came to America, locating at Fair Haven, Vt.; from there he removed to Mt. Hope, Grant Co., where he has lived since. He was married in 1856 to Bridget Morrison, daughter of John and Honora Morrison; they have eight children - Mary, Patrick, Joseph, John, Thomas, James, Bridget and Michael. He has 143 acres of land. Has been Road Overseer one term. Politics, Democratic; is a member of the Catholic Church.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.