My Name is William Connolly. My Grandfather John Connolly was born in Edinburg, and i believe in the year 1870.
My Grandfather John Connolly married Mary Smith,from Cootehill County Cavan. They emigrated to the US. and were married in New York. John Connolly died in Brooklyn Ny on January 08,1904. I am trying to find out if my Grandfather John Connolly was the the brother of James Connolly ( Irish Patriot)

John Conolly is a very common name and it's quite difficult to know if your grandfather was the brother of James Conolly the Irish patriot. It's likely that they were unrelated.

I know CONNOLLY is a common Irish name. But I think you are only guessing. I am tring to get some positive accurate information. I will keep searching.

Thank You,
Bill Connolly

Hi Bill

James's brother John Jnr Connolly was born 31 Jan 1862, which should answer your question.

Regards

Marcus