His family the Tarmon branch of the O’Connell clan of Kerry, Munster were cousins to the Derrynane O’Connell family, such as Daniel O’Connell MP.
His family's heritage, the Tarmon branch of the O’Connell clan from Kerry, Munster, had a kinship with the Derrynane O’Connell family, including prominent member Daniel O’Connell MP.