Historical Events
"Black Donnelly" Massacre
"Black Donnelly" massacre in Biddulph, Ontario, Canada: Irish immigrants James (63), Johannah (56), John (32), Thomas (25) and Bridget (21) Donnelly murdered at home by members of the Vigilance Committee
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Famous Deaths
James Donnelly (1816-1880)
Irish-Canadian patriarch of the Donnelly family, murdered along with his family in the "Black Donnelly" massacre at 63
Died in 1880 1880 Highlights
About February 4, 1880
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
