INTRODUCTION
People with the name of McGlone are few in number compared to almost any other name, yet the name can be found in directories throughout the world. Although many branches of this family tree have not yet been connected, it is probable that the base of the name and family is in ancient Ireland. At that time, the name was spelled MacGiolla Eoin.

While attempting to tie together the whole clan, the authors decided to initially reproduce only one branch, that of Owen McGlone and his descendents. This group was chosen because most documentation was available and because he is our great-great grandfather. After our decision to produce only one book on Owen’s family, many requests made us reconsider and we offer all of our information in this book. You will find all we know of all the McGlones of pre-1900 in the following pages.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A search of the background of a family name involves so many people and so much time. Doctor Bob, for example, my brother and co-author, who really should be given all the credit, did most of the research, riding a motorcycle to visit cemeteries around the hills of McGlone Creek where a car could not go; visiting libraries and archives throughout the United States, writing letters, personal interviews; all require a certain stamina which he seems to possess. Our many thanks to him for his perseverance.

Mrs. Faye Cargo of Grayson, Kentucky, a truly beautiful and remarkable lady, with a wealth of information. Bruce Perry of Dayton, Ohio, and his wife Mildred, who remembers so much of the folklore of the McGlone Creek hills and who readily cooperated with our constant inquiries. Mort McGlone, who resides on McGlone Creek and maintains the traditions of the McGlones. With his organization, the McGlones meet on the 2nd Sunday of August each year to recall friendships and to maintain the traditions. Our sister Orene, who prefers to "live" in the present rather than the past, but was beautiful with her assistance. Jo McGlone of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who aided so capably in this research.

We also want to thank Father Stout of Philadelphia for his interview and his information. Sarah Hogoboom of Madison, Wisconsin, was most helpful with her wealth of information and her willingness to drive us around Wisconsin. Nancy Pelfrey, who came out from California to see us; and that lovely lady in Terre Haute, Indiana, who so graciously welcomed me into her home, Maude McGlone.

And to the many others who have helped, we give our heartfelt thanks.

Thomas H. McGlone


Being the co-author of this book has been a delight. From over the hundred articles I have previously written, I have received much more enjoyment from doing this than any other. It has been completed because of the unique ability of Tom. My research was basically "Ivory Tower" and he made it more human. His personality and perseverance extended this research far beyond what is shown here. Future output will certainly reflect more of him.

I tried for many years to convince my father that the family history should be recorded. He was not convinced. For several years I tried to persuade my brother that this should be done. Finally he was "hooked". You may evaluate the results.

Robert E. McGlone