Bio of Kinsella, Matthew, Jr. (b.1832) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Kinsella, Matthew, Jr., farmer, was born August, 1832. When he was about
twenty years of age he came to the United States, and settled in Madison
county, Illinois. After three years he came to Chippewa lumber region,
remaining a few years. He then came to the present farm, as one of the
earliest settlers of Oakwood township, enduring the hardships of those
early days. He liked the wooded region best, and on that account chose his
present farm. It contains one hundred and sixty acres, with enough added
since his settlement to make seven hundred and forty acres of land - five
hundred and forty under cultivation and some woodland. His farm is well
improved, and one of the best in the township. He is one of the most
devoted members of the Catholic church, and a leader in public enterprises
of value. He has been township treasurer and chairman of supervisors for a
number of years. He has been a democrat, but is now more independent, and
is one of our most influential reliable citizens. He was married (the
first in the township) in September, 1859, to Catherine Finley, native of
Ireland. He has four children.