UPDATE: This is my great-great Grandfather on my Father's side.

He was born in Ireland & came to USA at the age of 3 in 1851.
He was an expert stone man working slate quarries then later became a watchman for the D&H railroad.
My Aunt Pat tells me ... he became blind later in his life yet that didn't break his spirit or slow him down.
Apparently, he was quite a character.