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Descendants of Patrick Donoghue

Generation No. 2


      3. Hannah "Anna"2 Donoghue (Patrick1)1 was born Feb 26, 1859 in Courtstown, Little Island, County Cork, Ireland. She married Patrick Sheehan2. He was born Abt. 1851 in Ireland3.

Notes for Hannah "Anna" Donoghue:
11/05/2000
The birth record was difficult to read and at first Father Kerry and I thought it was Mary. The same name as the daughter born on January 17, 1858. His reason was that many Irish families would rename their next child of same gender after the child who passed away.

I settled on Hanna as that was the person found in the 1901 census. I hope I am right. Hannah is another name for Anna.

Hanna indicated that she was 45 at the time of the census which is 3 years older than her birthday. (They say that many people can't remember exact dates.)

Notes for Patrick Sheehan:
11/05/2000
The 1901 Census of Ireland says he was an Agriculture laborer. Lived in a house owned by Denis Cantillion.
     
Children of Hannah Donoghue and Patrick Sheehan are:
  5 i.   Timothy3 Sheehan4, born Abt. 1877 in Ireland.
  6 ii.   Patrick Sheehan4, born Abt. 1881 in Ireland.
+ 7 iii.   Denis Sheehan, born Abt. 1883 in Ireland.
  8 iv.   Michael Sheehan4, born Abt. 1885 in Ireland.
  9 v.   Mary Sheehan4, born Abt. 1887 in Ireland.
  10 vi.   John Sheehan4, born Abt. 1890 in Ireland.
  11 vii.   Cornelius Sheehan4, born Abt. 1892 in Ireland.
  12 viii.   Lawrence Sheehan4, born Abt. 1895 in Ireland.
  13 ix.   William Sheehan4, born Abt. 1898 in Ireland.
  Notes for William Sheehan:
December 2002
Reviewed a prayer card for William J. Sheehan died July 18, 1964 Buried from John O'Connell Funeral Home, Northhampton, MA. This could be him or Willy Sheehan



      4. Michael J.2 Donoghue (Patrick1) was born Dec 29, 1861 in Courtstown, Little Island, County Cork, Ireland5, and died Aug 20, 1936 in Lynn, MA6. He married Annie T. "Anna" Curtin Abt. Apr 04, 1889, daughter of Jeremiah Curtin and Annie Reardon. She was born Abt. Aug 15, 1872 in County Cork, Ireland, and died Feb 26, 1944 in Lynn, MA6.

Notes for Michael J. Donoghue:
Baptized on Dec. 29, 1861, Church of Sacred Heart Parish of Glounthaune Diocese of Cork per Certificate of Baptism. Name on Certificate of Baptism Michael Donoghue.
Witness were John Courtney ? and Ellen Cantillion.

In 1891 he lived at 52 N. Federal St. Lynn, MA per tax record.

9-30-1894
Purchased burial lot for family, Lot 16 St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lynn, MA Certificate 532

11/20/1895
Citizen of the US on Nov. 20, 1895 Name on certificate Michael Donohue

4-17-1896
Paid $2.76 for taxes on 39 North Federal Street Ward 6 Precinct 4. Different address?

8-20-1936
Buried in Section 3 Range 11 Avenue C Lot 16 St. Joseph Cemetery
Burial cost from Undertaker Garrett J. Wall $447.00
Residence at death 8 O'Leary Place, Lynn MA per death record
Cause of death Chronicmyoccarditis (Inflammation of heart)
Secondary Anemia. per death record

Conflict as to age at death. Death record says 68 (1868) but was born in 1861 per Baptismal Certificate. Would have been 75.

Short illness of 4 days due to warm weather on Sunday. Lived in Lynn over 50 years. Retired in 1930 (Age 69) from Riverworks (GE) after 40 years. Member of the De La Salle Court, M.C.O.F. & the Thomson Quarter Century Club of GE Co. Left a sister Mrs. Anna Sheehan of Ireland. per Death Notice Daily Evening Item Friday 8/20/1936

Newspaper article of wife's death had his middle initial as J. Bruce Donohue refers to him as Michael Patrick Donohue.

11/05/2000
During my visit to Ireland I was informed that the Sacred Heart Church was not built until 1901. Patrick was actually baptized in the original church which was called Key Church. The church was the last stop for boats traveling to Cohb were people immigrated to other countries during the famine. Key Church is now expanded to be a local community center.

12/2/2000
I visited the National Archives and Records Agency in Waltham MA to review the Massachusetts Census Records for 1900, 1910 and 1920 for information on the Donoghue's of Lynn. During my visit I wanted to pick up a copy of Michael Donahue Naturalization Record. The record showed that he lived at 52 North Federal St. in Lynn which is just around the corner from O'Leary Place. The other interesting thing was that Michael indicated he was born on April 11, 1867 in County Cork, Ireland. This would have made him 17. I discussed this with Walter Hickey who heads up the research section and he felt that Michael may have fibbed on the application. If he was over 18 he would have had to fill out a more detailed form to become a citizen. He arrived in Boston,MA on or about June 12, 1884. He became a citizen on November 20, 1895.

The 1900 Census indicated the family lived at 52 North Federal St. Lynn, MA. It says that Michael was born Dec. 1863 (Age 36), Annie was born Aug 1870 (Age 29) and they were married for 12 years. I believe they just didn't know the year. But it indicated that Joseph was born in April 1896 ( Age 4) not April 1907 as per my records. He would not appear in the Census unless he was born before 1900. I am changing his record. Others in the June, 1900 census were Mary (Born April 1891 Age 9), William (Born April Age 7), Agnes (Born Dec 1898 Age 1)

Also, noted was that they had 6 children with 4 living with them.

By the way the census says the name was spelled Donahue not Donohue. I am sure the Census taker took liberties. Need to review 1910 Census as it is not cross referenced. The Census Ward 6, City of Lynn, Essex County, MA

The 1920 Census indicates the family lived at 8 O'Leary Place which is just around the corner from North Federal St. The age for Michael (53) and Annie (48) are different in this census. Michael and Annie arrived in USA in 1887 and naturalized in 1895. Also, William no longer lived with the family as he was married in 1911. May have lived at 26 Carnes Street in Lynn. Others in the census were Mary (Age 28), Joseph ( Age 23), Agnes (Age 21), Henry (18).

March 2002
Visited the City of Lynn on March 12. Reviewed the City of Lynn Index of Marriage from 1880-1891. There was no marriage of Michael and Annie. Most likely they were married where in the town when Annie and her family lived.

Reviewed the Index of Births 1889-1893 City of Lynn Book 6
Found the births of Ellen, Mary, and William.
Ellen records indicate that she was born on April 5, 1889 not April 4, 1889. I have changed her record. (Page 8 1/2 Record 367)
Mary records indicate that her records were correct. (Page 76 Record 536)
William records indicated that his records were correct. (Page 153 Record 583)
I found a record of a son born on April 17, 1890. (Page 40 Record 422)
All were born while Michael and Annie lived at 52 North Federal.
No actual records are available as they were distroyed.
There were a total of 22 other Donohue's ( Various spellings) born in the city during 1889 and 1893.

Reviewed the Index of Births 1894-1898 City of Lynn Book 7
Found the births of Jeremiah and Briget.
Jeremiah records show he was born on April 29, 1896 not April 9. I have changed his record. (Page 89 Record 541)
Bridget records were correct. Although her name was spelled Donoghue and the name Curtin appeared in the record. (Page 185 Record 1497)
There were 22 (same number as above) other Donahue's born during this period.

Reviewed the Index of Births 1899-1904 City of Lynn Book 5,6,7,8
Found Michael Henry record which was correct. (Book 8 Page 112 Record 1623)

Reviewed the Death records 1890-1904 City of Lynn A-H Books 5,6,7,8
Found Ellen record and her death was on September 1, 1894. Changed her record. (Book 6 Page 69 Record 657)
I believe I found the name of the son who was born on Aprial 19, 1890. There is a record of a Patrick who died on April 19, 1890 just 2 days after his birth. I have changed his record. He died of Debility and was buried at St. Mary's. (Book 5 Page 144 Record 332)

November 2002
1910 Census Enumeration District (ED) 408 Ward 6 Sheet 5B Line 82
Well the name was spelled Donohue this time. Michael and Annie were living at 52 North Federal Street. They were 44 and 38 at the time. Michael age was still off by 5 years. They were married for 21 years which would have been 1889. Same as my records.

Mary (18), Francis (16), Joseph (13), Agnes (11) and Henry (8) still lived with them. Ellen passed away about 1894. It also indicated that they were 8 children of which 5 were still living. We know of Ellen death and the son in 1890 but who was the 8th child? It indicates that William was not in school at the age of 16.

It also indicates they were from Ireland-English. The Census taker indicated all on this page were Ireland-English.

1930 Census Enumeration District (ED) 5-175 Ward 6 Sheet 6A Line 23
The family was still living at 8 O'Leary Place. Spelled Donohue.They rent the home at $31 per month and had a radio. Michael was 67 and Annie was 59 and it indicated they were 24 and 18 of age when they were married. They arrived in US in 1885 & 1884 respectively. The dates do not match exactly to information I have. Based on marriage date Michael would have been 28 not 24. Michael was still working at Elec. Appliance as a Machinist. (GE ?)

Mary (37) and Agnes (30) were still living at home. Mary workedas awinder at Elec. Appliance while Agnes worked as a Stenoghopher at Machines Works.

Their grandson Earl (18) was living with them as his parents and other kids were living in Springfield, MA. He was still in school.

More About Michael J. Donoghue:
Cause of Death: Debility
Citizen: Nov 20, 1985
Ethnicity/Relig.: Irish/Catholic
Occupation: Retired GE Co.

Notes for Annie T. "Anna" Curtin:
Lived at 8 O'Leary Place W. Lynn, MA

3-10-1944
Burial cost $498.00 Garrett Wall Undertaker Bill paid by Miss. May Donohue.

10-10-1944
Bill for inscription on monument had 3 names Annie T., Nellie (Ellen), and Richard E. (Richard is Earl & Mary child). What about Michael who died 1941 from Leukemia?

Death record states age at death 72 years 6 months 11 days. That would make a birth date of 8-15-1872 not 1867 per hand written note from my father Aug 15, 1867. Which is correct ??

Death residence as 48 North Federal St. Cause of death Generalized arterio-sclerosis, Arteriosclerosis (Hardening of arteries) and terminal bronchial pneumonia.

Arthritis for years per Marilyn Cashin

Came to Lynn in 1888 at age of 16. per Death Notice of Daily Evening Item Lynn MA Monday 2-28-1944.
The 1900 census indicated she came to the US in 1885 a year before Michael. While the 1920 census indicates they both came over in 1887. Need to do more research.

September 2000
Aunt Lee said the Annie once bet 5 cents on the numbers and wanted it back when she lost.

12-22-01
She may have lived in Dorchester before marrying Michael per Henry Donahue.



More About Michael Donoghue and Annie Curtin:
Marriage: Abt. Apr 04, 1889
     
Children of Michael Donoghue and Annie Curtin are:
  14 i.   Ellen "Nellie"3 Donohue, born Apr 05, 1889 in Lynn, MA7; died Sep 01, 1894 in Lynn, MA8.
  Notes for Ellen "Nellie" Donohue:
Name appears on grave stone as Nellie 1889-1894
Buried with father, mother, sister (Mary V.) and nephew (Richard E.)who died of leukemia at 2.

March 2002
Found Ellen death record in the Death Records 1890-1904 A-H (Book 6) as September 1, 1894 not September 30th. I changed her record. She died of Dephteria. (Page 69 Record 657)

  More About Ellen "Nellie" Donohue:
Cause of Death: Dephtria

  15 ii.   Patrick Donohue, born Apr 17, 1890.
  16 iii.   Mary V. "Maime" Donohue, born Apr 20, 1891 in Lynn, MA9; died Jun 27, 1954 in Lynn, MA10.
  Notes for Mary V. "Maime" Donohue:
4-20-1891 Birth at 52 North Federal St. Lynn, MA

1954 Cause of death Terminal bronchopneumonia & Carcinoma of left breast per death certificate


  More About Mary V. "Maime" Donohue:
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Medical Information: Cancer
Occupation: Instructor
Residence: 48 N. Federal St. Lynn, MA

+ 17 iv.   William Francis "Frank" "Big Dutch" Donahue, Sr., born Apr 29, 1893 in West Lynn, MA; died Jul 23, 1955 in Springfield, MA.
+ 18 v.   Jeremiah Joseph Francis Donahue, born Apr 29, 1896 in Lynn, MA; died Sep 04, 1962 in Lynn, MA.
  19 vi.   Bridget Agnes Marie Donohue, born Dec 01, 1898 in Lynn, MA.11; died Nov 03, 1976 in Malden, MA12. She married Harold Perectis Smith Unknown; born 1893 in Roxbury, MA; died Aug 01, 1971.
  Notes for Bridget Agnes Marie Donohue:
12-1-1898
Birth record name is Bridget Agnes Donoghue per record in Lynn
Lived at 52 North Federal St. Lynn, MA when born.

Worked for Goldcrest Shoe, Lynn, MA.

11-3-1976 Died of Cardiac Respiratory Arrest, Cerebral Vascular Accident (Stroke), Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation (Rapid heart rate)

Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA per Death Certificate


  More About Bridget Agnes Marie Donohue:
Cause of Death: Cardiac Respirtory
Medical Information: High blood pressure, Stroke
Residence: 57 Dartmouth St. Everett, MA

  Notes for Harold Perectis Smith:

Had 6-7 Kids from previous Marriage per Pat Barry

8-2-1971
Had a sister Ruth Powers Arcadia, CA. No mention of kids in newspaper death notice only nieces & nephews ?


  More About Harold Perectis Smith:
Occupation: Owned Harris Wheaton Leather Co. Lowell,MA

  More About Harold Smith and Bridget Donohue:
Marriage: Unknown

+ 20 vii.   Henry Michael "Red" Donohue, born Dec 24, 1901 in Lynn, MA; died Oct 27, 1977 in Lynn, MA.


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