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Francis Russell Cunnea

Francis Russell Cunnea

Male 1900 - 1969  (68 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Francis Russell CunneaFrancis Russell Cunnea was born on 2 Nov 1900 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (son of William Alexander Cunnea and Mary E McElherne); died in Jun 1969 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Chicago Ward 29, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; 3708 West 62nd Place

    Francis married Emma Gertrude Johnston in 1930. Emma (daughter of George Henry Johnston and Martha Boezel) was born on 7 Aug 1899 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 12 Apr 1980 in Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living Cunnea
    2. Mark Cunnea was born on 23 Mar 1931 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 23 Mar 1931 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    3. Norma Jean Cunnea was born on 5 Apr 1934 in Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 4 Jan 2018 in Murrieta, Riverside, California, USA.
    4. Margaret Ann - Sugar - Cunnea was born on 21 Jun 1935 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 9 May 2011 in Palos, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 14 May 2011 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    5. Frank Russell Cunnea was born on 6 May 1938 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 13 Sep 1990 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Alexander CunneaWilliam Alexander Cunnea was born on 1 Jun 1868 in Bangor, Down, Ireland (son of Francis Cunnea and Margaret Haggerty); died on 13 Mar 1937 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 23 Sep 1868, Newtonards, Down, Northern Ireland
    • Arrival: 1881
    • Residence: Abt Feb 1881, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland; his Netwonards baptismal record shows a certificate issued 28 Jan 1881, which was probably when the family moved to Belfast
    • Arrival: 1884
    • Arrival: 1884
    • Departure: Bef 16 May 1884, Larne, Ireland
    • _ORIG: Bef 16 May 1884, Ireland
    • Arrival: 16 May 1884, New York, New York, USA; Arrival in New York from Larne, Ireland aboard "State of Pennsylvania" with mother Margaret and sisters Isabel and ?Lence?
    • Naturalization: 3 Jun 1889, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; On his return to the US 30 Sep 1922, he stated he had been naturalized in the Circuit Court in Chicago 3 Jun 1889.
    • Residence: 1892, 5620 Drexel Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; lawyer at 79 Clark Street - Margaret, Francis D, Isabel, William A in 1892 Lakeside Chicago City Directory, p 381
    • Residence: 8 Jun 1900, 5541 Drexel Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; age 30, born Sep 1869 Ireland to Ireland parents, married 4 years, arrived US 1884, Lawyer - William & Mary with Joseph and Isabel, renting in same house from William's mother Margaret
    • Residence: 1910, Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Newspaper Article: 5 Nov 1916, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Chicago Tribune, page 1 - endorses William A. Cunnea for Cook County State's Attorney
    • Election Candidate: 7 Nov 1916, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Socialist Party Candidate for Cook County State's Attorney
    • Residence: 1920, Chicago Ward 29, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 22 Apr 1922, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Passport Application
    • Departure: 21 Sep 1922, Liverpool, England
    • Arrival: 30 Sep 1922, New York, New York, USA
    • Election Candidate: 3 Apr 1923, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Candidate for Mayor of Chicago: 390,413-William Emmett Dever (Dem.) ; 285,094-Arthur C. Leuder (Rep.); 41,186-William A. Cunnea (Socialist) [This was almost double what any Socialist candidate for mayor had ever received.]
    • Residence: 1930, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    On his 1922 passport application, he gives his birthdate as 1 Jun 1868. Other trees have his birth as 22 Sep 1868, but I do not know the source for that date.

    Baptism:
    as Alexander William COONEY, son of Francis COONEY & Margaret HAGERTY

    William married Mary E McElherne on 25 Dec 1895 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Mary (daughter of Patrick T. McElherne and Mary Elizabeth Byrnes) was born on 7 Nov 1872 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA; died on 31 Oct 1933 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary E McElherneMary E McElherne was born on 7 Nov 1872 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA (daughter of Patrick T. McElherne and Mary Elizabeth Byrnes); died on 31 Oct 1933 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 8 Jun 1900, 5541 Drexel Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; age 27, born Nov 1872 Illinois to Canada (Eng) father & Ireland mother, married 4 years, mother of 2 children with both still alive - William & Mary with Joseph and Isabel, renting in same house from William's mother Margaret
    • Residence: 1910, Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Chicago Ward 29, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 22 Apr 1922, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Passport Application
    • Departure: 21 Sep 1922, Liverpool, England
    • Arrival: 30 Sep 1922, New York, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    She gave her birth date as 7 Nov 1870 when arriving in New York from Liverpool 30 Sep 1922. However, on the 22 Apr 1922 passport application, her husband gave her birth as 7 Nov 1872.

    Died:
    Cook County Death Certificate # 6028494

    Notes:

    Married:
    by Hugh O'Gara ?McShane?, Catholic priest, at Annunciation Church

    Children:
    1. Joseph Patrick Cunnea was born about 1898 in Illinois, USA; died on 9 Jul 1972 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    2. Isabel Cunnea was born on 23 Nov 1898 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 17 Mar 1941 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    3. Isabel Cunnea was born about 1900 in Illinois.
    4. 1. Francis Russell Cunnea was born on 2 Nov 1900 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died in Jun 1969 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    5. James Cunnea was born on 26 Sep 1902 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 29 Jun 1945 in Cook County, Illinois, USA.
    6. William A Cunnea was born on 8 Nov 1905 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 22 Apr 1963 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    7. Margaret M Cunnea was born about 1907 in Illinois, USA; died on 15 Feb 2004 in Oak Lawn, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    8. John Michael Cunnea was born on 20 Jul 1910 in Illinois, USA; died on 11 Mar 2004 in Oak Lawn, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    9. Thomas Cunnea was born on 7 Mar 1913 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 27 May 1984 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    10. Mark Cunnea was born on 23 Feb 1915 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 23 Feb 1915 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 24 Feb 1915 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Francis Cunnea was born on 4 Apr 1822 in Kilcar, Donegal, Ireland (son of Patrick Cunnea and Isabella Browne); died on 15 Feb 1884 in Eglinton Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 5 Mar 1884, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland; Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Francis Cunney late of Eglinton-street Belfast Customs Officer who died 15 Feb 1884 at same place were granted at Belfast to Margaret Cunney of Eglinton-street Belfast Widow. Effects £130 15s. == PRONI

    Notes:

    Birth:
    birth, marriage and death information received from Edwin Cunnea

    Died:
    Belfast Registration District, Vol 1, p 202 - 1884 Q1 - date 15 Feb 1884 & Eglinton St from probate (Eglinton St was at beginning of the Crumlin road, bulldozed c1967 == http://www.belfastforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=41436.0)

    Francis married Margaret Haggerty on 18 Aug 1849 in Kilcar, Donegal, Ireland. Margaret was born in May 1838 in County Donegal, Ireland; died on 22 Feb 1904 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 24 Feb 1904 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Margaret HaggertyMargaret Haggerty was born in May 1838 in County Donegal, Ireland; died on 22 Feb 1904 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 24 Feb 1904 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 2 Jun 1853, Kilbroney, Down, Northern Ireland; baptism of daughter Sarah Anne
    • Residence: 7 Aug 1859, Kilbroney, Down, Northern Ireland; baptism of son Thomas Cooney
    • Departure: Bef 15 May 1884, Larne, Ireland
    • _ORIG: Bef 16 May 1884, Ireland
    • Arrival: 16 May 1884, New York; age 47 - Arrival in New York from Larne, Ireland aboard "State of Pennsylvania" with daughters Isabel and ?Lence? and son Alex Wm
    • Residence: 1892, 5620 Drexel Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; widow of Frank - Margaret, Francis D, Isabel, William A in 1892 Lakeside Chicago City Directory, p 381
    • Residence: 8 Jun 1900, 5541 Drexel Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; age 62, born May 1838 Ireland to Ireland parents, widow, mother of 11 children with 5 still alive, arrived US 1884 - Margaret & dau Sarah A & grandson John P with son William's family renting in same house

    Notes:

    Birth:
    born May 1838 per 1900 census

    Buried:
    Mt Olivet Cemetery

    Died:
    == FHL Film 1239701 - Certificate 2056

    Notes:

    Married:
    This is received information that I cannot verify -- if correct, she was only about 11 years old when she married, but it is consistent with birth of Sarah in 1853.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Anne Cunnea was born before 2 Jun 1853 in Kilbroney, Down, Northern Ireland.
    2. Thomas Cunnea was born on 7 Aug 1859 in Kilbroney, Down, Northern Ireland; died on 30 May 1915 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 1 Jun 1915 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    3. Isabella - Isabel - Cunnea was born on 24 Jun 1861 in North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK; died on 14 Dec 1928 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 15 Dec 1928 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    4. Sarah A Cunnea was born in May 1862 in Ireland.
    5. Alexander Michael Cunnea was born before 10 Sep 1865 in Bangor, Down, Northern Ireland.
    6. William Cunnea was born before 11 Aug 1867 in Down, Northern Ireland.
    7. 2. William Alexander Cunnea was born on 1 Jun 1868 in Bangor, Down, Ireland; died on 13 Mar 1937 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
    8. Francis D Cunnea was born about 1870.

  3. 6.  Patrick T. McElherne was born about 1844 in Quebec, Canada (son of Daniel McElherne and Eleanor Ellen); died on 7 Nov 1889 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1850, Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Joliet, Will, Illinois, USA
    • Occupation: 1881, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; lawyer in the Reaper block
    • Residence: 1881, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; owns house at 585 West Superior
    • Occupation: 1886, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; lawyer, partner in the law firm of McElherne and Cummings at 79 Clark Street, ?14th Floor?
    • Residence: 1886, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; 365 South May - Owned home
    • Occupation: Bef 7 Oct 1889, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; lawyer, partner in the law firm of McElherne and Maher at 79 Clark Street, ?14th Floor? - Daniel J. McElherne also practiced law there.
    • Residence: Bef 7 Oct 1889, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; 365 South May - Owned home - Daniel J. McElherne and James T. McElherne boarded there.
    • Newspaper Article: 5 Nov 1889, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Broke Into a Lawyer's Office
    • Newspaper Article: 7 Nov 1889, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Serious Illness of P. T. McElherne
    • Newspaper Article: 8 Nov 1889, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Chicago Tribune, page 6 - Death of Mr. P. T. McElherne

    Notes:

    Died:
    age 46; P T McElherne; Cook County Death Certificate 8080 -- NOT SURE THIS IS MARY'S FATHER

    Patrick married Mary Elizabeth Byrnes. Mary (daughter of Edmund Byrnes and Johanna Butler) was born in May 1843 in Farran, Killeentierna, County Kerry, Ireland; died on 17 Dec 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Elizabeth ByrnesMary Elizabeth Byrnes was born in May 1843 in Farran, Killeentierna, County Kerry, Ireland (daughter of Edmund Byrnes and Johanna Butler); died on 17 Dec 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Jun 1843, Killeentierna, Kerry, Ireland
    • Arrival: 1851
    • Residence: 1851, 4 Johnsons Back Change, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England, UK; age 5, born Kerry - Edmund & Johana & kids James, Mary, Catherine & lodgers Danl & Ths Lunch, Mary Burch, Ellen Newman, Mary Connell, Kitty Seavey, Mary Brenner, Catherine & Ann & Perry Doyle (all born Kerry)
    • Residence: 1900, 365 South May Street, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; age 50, born May 1850, widow, mother of 9 children of whom 7 now living, born Ireland to Ireland parents, arrived 1851, owns home with mortgage -- Mary & children James, Josephine, Rose E, John, Florence
    • Newspaper Article: 18 Dec 1916, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Obituary, page 19

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1900 census has May 1850; 1851 census shows her age 5; baptism 7 Jun 1843 - so apparently born May 1843

    Baptism:
    domicile: Farran -- sponsors Edmund & Margt Butler

    Died:
    4958 Washington Boulevard; Widow, age 85, born 1851 to Edmund Burns & Johanna Butler; Chronic Nephritis; Informant: Edna McElherne of same address; Burial Mt Olivet 20 Dec 1916

    Children:
    1. James Thomas McElherne was born on 16 May 1871 in Illinois, USA; died on 12 Aug 1948 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
    2. 3. Mary E McElherne was born on 7 Nov 1872 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA; died on 31 Oct 1933 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    3. Catherine McElherne was born about 1875 in Illinois, USA; died on 5 Mar 1945 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    4. Josephine McElherne was born in Oct 1880 in Illinois; died about 1956 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    5. Rose E McElherne was born in Nov 1882 in Illinois.
    6. John A. McElherne was born in Oct 1883 in Illinois.
    7. Florence McElherne was born on 10 Dec 1887 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died in Dec 1969 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    8. Edna McElherne was born about 1890 in Illinois, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Patrick Cunnea was born in 1783 in Ireland (son of - father of Norma's Patrick - Cunnea); died in 1840 in Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1833, Crove Doughrow Townland, Kilcar, Donegal, Ireland; per Tithe Allotment

    Patrick married Isabella Browne. Isabella (daughter of - father of Isabella - Browne) was born in in Ireland; died in 1840 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Isabella Browne was born in in Ireland (daughter of - father of Isabella - Browne); died in 1840 in Ireland.
    Children:
    1. James Cunnea was born on 6 Jan 1810 in Kilcar, Donegal, Ireland; died on 24 Apr 1884 in Morris, Grundy, Illinois, USA.
    2. ? John Quinn was born about 1815 in Ireland.
    3. Catherine Cunnea was born about 1821 in Ireland.
    4. 4. Francis Cunnea was born on 4 Apr 1822 in Kilcar, Donegal, Ireland; died on 15 Feb 1884 in Eglinton Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland.
    5. Ann Cunnea was born about 1828 in Ireland.
    6. Michael A. D. - Mike - Quinn was born on 19 Sep 1831 in Ireland; died on 10 Apr 1909 in 120 De Vilbis Street, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.

  3. 12.  Daniel McElherne was born about 1820 in Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Abt 1844, Quebec, Canada; birth of son Patrick
    • Residence: 1850, Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Joliet, Will, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Joliet, Will, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Joliet, Will, Illinois, USA

    Daniel married Eleanor Ellen. Eleanor was born about 1822 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Eleanor Ellen was born about 1822 in Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1850, Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Joliet, Will, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Joliet, Will, Illinois, USA

    Children:
    1. James C. McElherne was born in Apr 1843 in Quebec, Canada.
    2. 6. Patrick T. McElherne was born about 1844 in Quebec, Canada; died on 7 Nov 1889 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    3. Susana Susan McElherne was born about 1847 in Quebec, Canada.
    4. Mary McElherne was born about 1849 in Quebec, Canada.
    5. Francis Frank McElherne was born about 1852 in Illinois, USA.
    6. Mahala McElherne was born about 1855 in Illinois, USA.
    7. Michael McElherne was born about 1856 in Illinois, USA.
    8. Sarah McElherne was born about 1859 in Illinois.
    9. Daniel J. McElherne was born about 1862 in Illinois.
    10. Ellen McElherne was born about 1866 in Illinois.

  5. 14.  Edmund Byrnes was born about 1819 in Ballygree, Killeenternia, Kerry, Ireland (son of Patrick Byrnes and Catherine Galvin); died on 15 Jan 1862 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1851, 4 Johnsons Back Change, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England, UK; age 32, Labourer, born Kerry - Edmund & Johana & kids James, Mary, Catherine & lodgers Danl & Ths Lunch, Mary Burch, Ellen Newman, Mary Connell, Kitty Seavey, Mary Brenner, Catherine & Ann & Perry Doyle (all born Kerry)
    • _MILT: Between 1861 and 1862, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA; joined Co K, 58 IL US INF as Pvt at Rock Island for 3 years; mustered in 31 Dec 1861 at Camp Douglas (Chicago); died 15 Jan 1862 at Rock Island on furlough - age 43, born Ireland, married, 5'8", dark hair & complexion, blue eyes, laborer
    • Residence: 25 Sep 1861, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA; joined Co K, 58 IL US INF as Pvt at Rock Island for 3 years; mustered in 31 Dec 1861 at Camp Douglas (Chicago); died 15 Jan 1862 at Rock Island on furlough - age 43, born Ireland, married, 5'8", dark hair & complexion, blue eyes, laborer
    • Civil War Widow Pension: 11 Mar 1862, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA; wife Johanna files application for widow's pension

    Notes:

    Died:
    "Died Jan 15 1862 at Rock Island Ill while on furlough" from Company K, 58th Illinois US Infantry == http://www.ilsos.gov/isaveterans/civilMusterSearch.do?key=37090

    Edmund married Johanna Butler on 5 Feb 1837 in Killeentierna, Kerry, Ireland. Johanna was born about 1820 in County Kerry, Ireland; died on 25 Jul 1898 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Johanna ButlerJohanna Butler was born about 1820 in County Kerry, Ireland; died on 25 Jul 1898 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 5 Feb 1837, 3 Greeves, Killeentierna, Kerry, Ireland; residence at marriage
    • Residence: 1851, 4 Johnsons Back Change, Whitechapel, Middlesex, England, UK; age 31, born Kerry - Edmund & Johana & kids James, Mary, Catherine & lodgers Danl & Ths Lunch, Mary Burch, Ellen Newman, Mary Connell, Kitty Seavey, Mary Brenner, Catherine & Ann & Perry Doyle (all born Kerry)
    • Civil War Widow Pension: 11 Mar 1862, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA; filed pension as widow of Edmond Byrnes of K 58 Illinois Infantry 11 Mar 1862 - application 14322 - certificate 12-236
    • Residence: 8 Jun 1880, 50 5th Avenue, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA; age 67, widow, Keeping House, born Ireland to Ireland parents - Johanna & children James, Katerine, Elizabeth

    Notes:

    Birth:
    possibly daughter of William Butler & Catherine Kearney whose son James was baptized 4 Jan 1825 at Clonnacurrig -- living at 3 Greeves, Killeenternia at time of marriage in 1837

    Died:
    death date from 1899-1900 Stone's Rock Island City Directory (p 94)

    Notes:

    Married:
    residence 3 Greeeves - witnesses James Butler & John Howran

    Children:
    1. Con Byrnes was born before 14 May 1838 in Farran, Killeentierna, County Kerry, Ireland.
    2. James E Byrnes was born before 9 Jul 1841 in Bally Goll, Killeentierna, Kerry, Ireland.
    3. 7. Mary Elizabeth Byrnes was born in May 1843 in Farran, Killeentierna, County Kerry, Ireland; died on 17 Dec 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
    4. Patrick Byrnes was born before 14 Apr 1846 in Farran, Killeentierna, County Kerry, Ireland.
    5. Katherine - baptized Johanna - Byrnes was born before 22 Dec 1848 in Farran, Killeentierna, County Kerry, Ireland; died on 13 Jun 1934 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
    6. Elizabeth - Lizzie - Byrnes Maher was born about 1858 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.