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William Michael Breen

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William Michael Breen

Birth
Death
9 Feb 1874 (aged 24–25)
Burial
San Juan Bautista, San Benito County, California, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.8463343, Longitude: -121.5450032
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William was the youngest son of Patrick BREEN & Margaret BULGER Breen. His parents and siblings were members of the ill-fated Donner party, but William himself was born after the ordeal was over. He was the only Breen child born in San Juan Bautista.

Married - Mariquita "Mary" ZANETTA, daughter of Angelo Zanetta.

Children - Mary BREEN.

William attended Santa Clara College.

William death at the age of 24 was caused by a fever. He left behind his wife and daughter, Mary.

A few months after his death, William's mother died. It was said that the winter at Donner Summit was easier for Margaret than having to give up her sons.
William was the youngest son of Patrick BREEN & Margaret BULGER Breen. His parents and siblings were members of the ill-fated Donner party, but William himself was born after the ordeal was over. He was the only Breen child born in San Juan Bautista.

Married - Mariquita "Mary" ZANETTA, daughter of Angelo Zanetta.

Children - Mary BREEN.

William attended Santa Clara College.

William death at the age of 24 was caused by a fever. He left behind his wife and daughter, Mary.

A few months after his death, William's mother died. It was said that the winter at Donner Summit was easier for Margaret than having to give up her sons.

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