Carolyn,
My Thomas O'Bannon was supposedly born in Ireland around 1830s. He was
married to a Catherine, b. Ireland d. 1825. They had four children Mary C.,
1861, Margaret, 1864, James T., 02/02/1868 & Andrew J. 1871/70. If you had
Bannons in this area I would imagine there must be a link. Harpers Ferry is
not that big. I would guess My Thomas came on the account of your Bannons
possible. I am only guessing that my Thomas came around the time of the
potato famine. I do find it a bit strange that he and Catherine had 4
children rather late in life but I found them in the Jefferson Co. 1880s
census. Boy, if you could fill in the blanks, I would be most appreciative.
Take Care,
Karon Bannon Miller
PS> Do you have any Robinson's in your lineage? James T married a Catherine
Robinson. I just got in contact with a distant relative from NC and she has
pictures of James & Catherine.