The O'Shea Family's History in Springfield The O'Shea Family's History in Springfield Tara McAndrew / Thursday, February 6, 2020 0 3890 Article rating: 3.9 The O'Shea family's local roots go back to at least 1860, the year Abraham Lincoln was elected president and moved his office to what is now the Old State Capitol to accommodate the droves of people wanting to see him. Read more