Second Generation

2. Daniel Mack was born on 10 May 1842 in County Clare, Ireland. He immigrated on 9 June 1853 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.¹ He died at home on 17 March 1921 in Preemption, Mercer County, IL. Daniel was buried on 19 March 1921 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Preemption Township, Mercer County, IL. He was a Farmer. He was Catholic. Daniel served in the military 84th Illinois Volunteer Infanty in the Army, Civil War. Dan served in the 84th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.

Daniel Mack and Katherine O'Dea were married on 1 January 1866 at St. James Church in Rock Island, Rock Island County, IL. Katherine O'Dea was born on 20 December 1844 in Craggin, County Clare, Ireland. She died on 6 December 1915 in Preemption, Mercer County, IL. She was buried on 9 December 1915 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Preemption Township, Mercer County, IL. Katherine was a Home Maker. She was Catholic. Katherine came to the U.S. in 1861. She stayed with her half-brother Joseph Conway Jr. until her marriage in 1866. Katherine's obituary says she was born in December 1843.

Daniel Mack and Katherine O'Dea had the following children:

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John Watson Mack.
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Daniel Mack.
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Thomas Franklin Mack.
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Elizabeth Bridget "Lizzie" Mack was born on 4 April 1871 in Preemption, Mercer County, IL. She died on 13 January 1947 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rock Island, Rock Island County, IL. She was buried on 15 January 1947 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Preemption Township, Mercer County, IL. Lizzie was Catholic.
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Infant1 of Daniel Mack was born on 18 December 1872 in Mercer County, IL. He died on 18 December 1872 in Mercer County, IL.
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Infant2 of Daniel Mack was born on 14 December 1873 in Mercer County, IL. He died on 14 December 1873 in Mercer County, IL.
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Joseph C. Mack was born on 14 December 1873 in Mercer County, IL. He died on 14 January 1874 in Mercer County, IL. He was buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Preemption Township, Mercer County, IL. Was a twin. Died at age 1 month.
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Infant3 of Daniel Mack was born in 1875 in Mercer County, IL. He died in 1875 in Mercer County, IL.
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William Patrick Mack.
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James Philip Mack was born on 29 April 1878 in Preemption, Mercer County, IL. He was confirmed on 25 July 1893. (by Bishop Spalding) He died on 17 January 1931 in Preemption, Mercer County, IL. James was buried on 22 January 1931 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Preemption Township, Mercer County, IL. He was educated at St. Ambrose College. He was a Vice President and director of Farmers State Bank.
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Joseph Conway Mack.
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Edward Alban Mack.
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Michael Henry Mack.