Patrick Joseph Gaul Sr. of Ireland and California

I am researching the Gaul family from Ireland. Patrick Joseph Gaul Sr. served as a coal stoaker in the US Navy duing the Spanish American War. He recieved a medal for his participation in the Battle of Manila Bay. He married Catherine Hayes and they had nine children: James, Catherine, William, Eileen, Elisabeth, Anastasia, Thomas, Rose and Patrick Jr.

In addition, I'm researching the Briggs family of Illinois.

Any information would be appreciated. I am also willing to share the information that I have.

Family Photos

• Levi Briggs 1909 (35 KB)
  Picture post card addressed to Mrs. G. H. Miller, Tower City, North Dakota, Cass Counnty. "Compliments of your brother Levi M. Briggs, Corporal 31st Co. C.A.C. Fort Caswell N.C."
• Briggs Family Portrait circa 1890 (56 KB)
  John Briggs b. 1840, Sarah b. 1854, John Ora Briggs b. 1871, Edith b. 1873, Jennie b. 1874, Robert b. 1882, Elmer b. 1884, Arthur b. 1886, Levi b. 1889, Carl b. 1894
• Patrick Joseph Gaul Sr. (50 KB)
  Wearing medal he earned for participating in the Spanish Amreican War, battle for Manila Bay
• Patrick Joseph Gaul Jr. (21 KB)
  In Navy uniform, WWII
• Briggs Family (57 KB)
  about 1890

Family Tree Maker Reports and Trees

• InterneTree: Renee Speight