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The Quinns of Hamilton

Here is a partial reconstruction of the Quinn family tree as it grew and flourished in the city of Hamilton.

I dedicate this effort to the memory of my father, John Paul Quinn, who told me stories about his father, Francis Joseph Quinn, the Military Cross winner, and his grandfather, Francis Willian Quinn, the painter and commercial artist.

He created the thirst to find out more.

I’m also doing this for my cousins the Quinns of Welland, and the O’Briens of Hamilton, and for my sister and brother and specifically for my brother’s children who represent the next generation.

I will correct any mistakes as they are pointed out to me. Gradually I will try to fill in the gaps. The connection to Ireland is with John Quinn who came over in 1841 or ’42 and first moved to Montreal before finally settling in Hamilton on Sept. 3rd, 1853.

It would be great to have someone visit Newtownwards, County of Down, Ireland at some point over the next few years. This is where John Quinn’s mother died and most likely is buried.

The records there would help uncover the Irish branches of the family tree and perhaps reveal how John Quinn came to be born on the Greek Island of Cephalonia.

The Family Tree

Obituary notices for Frank W. (the painter and commercial artist and his son, Frank J. Quinn, awarded the Military Cross during the First World War (more on this to follow)

Photos

Francis. W. Quinn

Francis J. Quinn (awarded Military Cross during WWI, Battle of the Somme)

Edgar G. Miller--grandfather of Erma Ashton (the wife of Frank J. Quinn, and the mother of Walter, John Paul, and Frances Quinn)

Selected photos from Quinn Family Album

Pages One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven