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McManus stories around the world

McManus Stories

McManus stories, migration, research, books, and contributors around the world.

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Historic map of the Potrero and Mission Bay, San Francisco, 1859
Historic map of the Potrero and Mission Bay, San Francisco, 1859

History shared across generations

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Read stories of McManus families around the world, following migration, work, trade, and the historical records they left behind.

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For Kilronan branches and related family records, visit Kilronan, Roscommon — McManus Family History.

Interesting research & stories

MexicoThe Macmanus Family of Chihuahua: Cattle, Commerce, and a Family Story

Research shared by José Castañeda on the Macmanus family, cattle, commerce, and banking in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Explore the story →San FranciscoFrank McManus: King of the Potrero

The Union Hotel, neighbourhood rivalries, and an unusual newspaper story about a bear named Whisky.

Explore the story →San FranciscoCon McManus: a San Francisco shooting and trial

The 1894 shooting of Cornelius McManus and the newspaper reports surrounding Charles Sweeney’s trial.

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Books to buy, free historical reading, and public-library resources.

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Discover the people sharing their writing and McManus research.

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