As noted below, Lackawanna Township was much larger in area in 1860. Although their numbers were few, some notable Irish names in Minooka history had arrived by the time of the 1860 census.
Lawrence Duhigg 28 - Miner (His son, William, would be killed at Mud Run in 1888. They first settled in Pleasant Valley (Avoca), but had moved to Scranton by the time of the railroad accident.)
Mary Ryan 27 - Domestic to Joseph Muclow, Teamster
Bridget Marley 17 - Domestic to the Phinney family. Phinney was a miner. I believe Bridgit married Michael Judge, who was killed in the Meadowbrook Tunnel in 1877. They were the parents of Stephen, Martin P., Maria, John, Thomas, Michael, and Peter. Maria married Festus Mulkerin, who was also killed at Mud Run. Martin married Sarah Murray. They were the owner of Judge's "Hotel" beginning in 1894.
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