James Quinn

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Husband James Quinn ¹

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           Born: 1797 - County Derry, Ireland 1
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           Died: 1868 - ? Westmoreland Co, PA 1
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Children

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1 F Margaret Quinn ¹

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           Born: Abt 1823
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           Died: Apr 1891 2
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         Spouse: Nathan W. Lemmon (1820-1903) 1
           Marr: 1850 2

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General Notes: Husband - James Quinn

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In 1817 he set forth to establish a home in America, embarking on a sailing vessel, which proceeded successfully across the deep only to be wrecked on the turbulent coast of New Foundland, the supposition having been that the captain of the vessel planned its destruction in order to secure heavy insurance indemnity, for which he had arranged shortly before sailing. The women, children and others who could not swim were safely conveyed to shore in the boats, while the others on board, including Mr. Quinn, swam the half mile to shore through a rough and heavy sea, all escaping. Mr. Quinn lost all his personal effects through this disaster, and from New Foundland he worked his way to the city of Philadelphia, from which point he came to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where by thrift, frugality and prudent management he acquired a very considerable landed estate before his death.

1 John W. Jordan, History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical Memoirs, Vol. II (Chicago, IL: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1906), Pg 285.

2 John W. Jordan, History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical Memoirs, Vol. II (Chicago, IL: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1906), Pg 286.