James Quigley was born in 1711 in Stranorlar, County Donegal, Ireland. Around the year 1753 he married Isabel Walker, the daughter of William and Mary Walker. Isabell was about 17 years old; James was about 42 years old.
James and Isabel made their home in Worcester, Massachusetts. Each of their eleven children were born here. James Quigley and three of his sons served in the Revolutionary War.
In 1784, James Quigley moved his family to Chester, Massachusetts. He contributed towards the building of a meeting house there.
Isabel Walker Quigley died on March 24, 1793 in Chester, Massachusetts. James died there also on November 16, 1801. They are both buried together in a cemetery at Chester Center, Massachusetts.
CHILDREN OF JAMES AND ISABEL QUIGLEY:
John born Feb. 1, 1754
William born April, 25 1756 and died July, 9 1840
He married Thankful Moore.
James baptized Oct. 8, 1758 and died after June 1831
He married Esther Fowler.
John, Sr. baptized Dec., 21, 1760 and died 1804 - MY LINE
He married Anna Oliver.
Catherine baptized April 1, 1764 and died June 23, 1848
She married John Hamilton.
Hugh baptized April 5, 1765 and died Oct. 12, 1841
He married Mary Mulhollon.
Susey baptized Jan. 3, 1769
Adam baptized Feb. 4, 1770
He married Hannah Buttalph.
Ann baptized April 19, 1772
David baptized Feb. 6, 1775
Becky baptized Aug. 10, 1777
The above information given by Jack Ross, a Quigley genealogist.
CHECK OUT THE JOHN QUIGLEY, SR, SON OF JAMES QUIGLEY, LINK BELOW **
