James Daly

Born Saemus O'Dalaigh? Came to America from Ireland (possibly Cork - unsubstantiated as of October, 2010) about 1840 at the age of 9. Traveled on a sailing ship in care of Captain (as cabin boy) to his sister in Canada. When the ship was becalmed, he and the captain lived on the chest of oatmeal, which was James' only possession. Became American citizen at New Haven, CT on April 3, 1858, age 26. Married Bridget O'Brien on May 30, 1859; she was 21, he was 28. (All information copied from Daly family manuscript)