His birth was registered was registered in the District of Roundstone No. 1, in the Union of Clifden in the County of Galway: John Conneely born 10/21/1869 in Bunnahown. Parents were Hugh Conneely of Bunnahown, and Bridget Conneely, formerly Nee. Hugh was a farmer. He signed with his mark (X) in Bunnahown on 11/5/1869.