The Donnelly Family
- James Donnelly - patriarch (March 7, 1816–February 4, 1880)
- Johannah Donnelly - (née Magee, or MacGee) his wife, and mother of all the children (September 22, 1823–February 4, 1880)
- James Donnelly Jr. - son, (1842–1877) died of an illness or possibly shot
- William Donnelly - son, born with a clubfoot (1845–1897)
- John Donnelly - son, the first child born in Canada (September 16, 1847–February 4, 1880)
- Patrick Donnelly - son (1849–1914)
- Michael Donnelly - son (1850–1879) killed in a barroom brawl
- Robert Donnelly - son (1853–1911)
- Thomas Donnelly - youngest son (August 30, 1854–February 4, 1880)
- Jenny (Jane) Donnelly - the last child, and the only daughter (1857–1917)
- Bridget Donnelly - Patriarch James' niece from Ireland (May 1, 1858–February 4, 1880)
(Dates in bold mark those killed in the massacre)
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