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Michael James Donnelly

Male 1869 - 1932  (63 years)

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  • Name Michael James Donnelly  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Birth 30 Apr 1869  Stockport, Cheshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11, 12, 13, 14
    Gender Male 
    Name Jim 
    Name M. James Donnelly 
    _UID 42DB094CD44D2C4DA02157BADD633F4EABF7 
    Burial Aug 1932  Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 19 Aug 1932  Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    Notes 
    • Register of birth - Births Jun 1869
      Surname First name(s) District Vol Page
      Donnelly Michael James Stockport 8a 57
      http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=jRnnx70v3VVgm%2FvZz46QnA&scan=1

      Occupation - "weaver"

      1881 British census (name listed as "James"), 12, Occ. Throstle Doffer (Cotton Manuf),19 Brook St , Warrington, Lancashire, England
      Family History Library Film 1341908 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 3796 / 22 Page Number 38

      1891 British census -
      James, 21, at 5 Queen st, Stockport, Cheshire, occ. Packer, Jam Factory, with mother Catherine, 45, and sister Mary; 10, all born Stockport, Cheshire

      1900 Soundex Index to US Census - Massachusetts
      Vol 7, ED 128, Sht 11, line 95
      31, b. Apr 1869 England, Alien, Plymouth Ave, Fall River, Bristol, MA, with wife Margaret and daughter Mary V.

      Fall River Directory -
      1910 - Michael James, weaver, h 557 Plymouth av

      See also:
      1920 US census, 57, "James" living with nephew Peter, 217 Globe st, Fall River, MA. Born in Ireland, imm date to US unk. No occ.
    Person ID I156  broderick
    Last Modified 1 Sep 2016 

    Father Michael Donnelly,   b. 15 Nov 1843 or 1847, Louisburgh, Mayo, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Sep 1906, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years) 
    Mother Catherine Murray,   b. 1848, Stockport, Cheshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Mar 1917, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 8 Aug 1866  St. Joseph's Church, St. Petersgate, Stockport, Cheshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [16, 17, 18, 19
    Family ID F41  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Ellen Kennedy,   b. 20 Jan 1873, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jun 1951, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 28 Jun 1899  Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [20, 21
    Children 
     1. Mary V. Donnelly,   b. 13 Jan 1900, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 May 1965, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years)
     2. Catherine Frances Donnelly,   b. 9 Mar 1902, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Feb 1985, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)
     3. Francis Donnelly,   b. 12 Jun 1903, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Oct 1903, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     4. Peter E. Donnelly,   b. 27 Jun 1904, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Dec 1978, Shelton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
     5. James Francis Donnelly,   b. 19 Jun 1906, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jun 1982, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     6. John E. Donnelly,   b. 13 Jul 1908, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Sep 1908, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     7. Thomas A. Donnelly,   b. 11 Nov 1910, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Aug 1978, Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
     8. Margaret C. Donnelly,   b. 24 Aug 1912, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Feb 2004, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years)
    Family ID F58  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2011 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 30 Apr 1869 - Stockport, Cheshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 28 Jun 1899 - Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Aug 1932 - Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 19 Aug 1932 - Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S105] Census of England and Wales, 1871, Cheshire, Stockport, Stockport First, District 6, p 33, img 34, sched. 173 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Michael James Donnelly
      Age: 1
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
      Relation: Grandson
      Mother's name: Catherine Donnelly
      Gender: Male
      Where born: Stockport, Cheshire, England
      Civil Parish: Stockport
      Ecclesiastical parish: St Mary
      Town: Stockport
      County/Island: Cheshire
      Country: England
      Registration district: Stockport
      Sub-registration district: Stockport First
      ED, institution, or vessel: 6
      Household schedule number: 173
      Piece: 3659
      Folio: 114
      Page Number: 33
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Michael Murray 55
      Bridget Murray 48
      Mary Murray 21
      Catherine Donnelly 26
      Michael James Donnelly 1

    2. [S68] Census of England and Wales, 1881, Lancashire, Warrington SE, Dist 24, p 38, img 39, sched 186 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: James Donnelly
      Age: 12
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
      Relationship to Head: Son
      Father: Mark Donnelly
      Mother: Catharine Donnelly
      Gender: Male
      Where born: Stockport, Cheshire, England
      Civil Parish: Warrington
      County/Island: Lancashire
      Country: England
      Street address: 19 Brook St
      Occupation: Throstle Doffer (Cotton Manuf)
      Registration district: Warrington
      Sub-registration district: Warrington
      ED, institution, or vessel: 24
      Neighbors: View others on page
      Piece: 3796
      Folio: 22
      Page Number: 38
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Mark Donnelly 35
      Catharine Donnelly 35
      James Donnelly 12
      Edward Donnelly 9
      Peter Donnelly 5
      Mary Donnelly 3
      Bridget Murray 57
      James F. Murray 12
      Joseph H. Murray 10

    3. [S104] Census of England and Wales, 1891, Cheshire-Stockport First - Dist 9, household 3 (Reliability: 3).
      James Donnelly, son, age 21, single, Packer in Jam Works, employed, born Cheshire, Stockport.

    4. [S6] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 12th, 1900, (Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), Mass, Bristol, Fall River Wd4, Dist 128, Sht 11B, Img 22, line 95 (Reliability: 3).
      Michael Donnelly, head, born April 1869, age 31, married, for 1 year, born England, father born Ireland, mother born England, occ. Cotton Weaver, no months out of work.
      Imm. to US in 1890, Alien.
      Resides Plymouth Ave, Fall River, MA
      Dwelling 97, household 240.

    5. [S15] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 13th, 1910, (Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), Mass, Bristol, Fall River Wd4 Dist 139, Sht 5A, img 9, ln 30 (Reliability: 3).
      Michael Donnelly, head, age 40, born England, Weaver, Cotton Mill, father born Ireland, mother born England.
      Imm. to US 1890, Alien. 10 months out of work in the year.
      Married, first, for 10 years.
      Resides 250 John St., Fall River, MA
      Dwelling 34, family 95.

    6. [S50] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 14th, 1920, (Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), Mass, Bristol, Fall River Wd4, Dist 59, Img 24, line 85 (Reliability: 3).
      Head, age 50, married, imm to US in 1890, Alien, born England, both parents born England {sic}, occ. Weaver, Cotton Mill.
      Resides 34 Marble St, Fall River, MA, rents.
      Dwelling 120, household 286.

    7. [S14] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 15th, 1930, (Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), New York, Bronx, New York, ED 702, sht 9B, img 18, line 88 (Reliability: 3).
      Head, age 60, married, at 30, born England, both parents born England, imm to US, unk, nat status unk, occ.Clerk, Poolroom (out of work).
      Resides 3801 Revere Place, rents, $54, has radio.
      Dwelling 240, household 4.

    8. [S286] U.S., National Archives, Washington, D.C., Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943, (Source Information: Ancestry.com. Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: Boston, Massachusetts. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943. Micropublication T843. RG085. Rolls # 1-454. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Boston, Massachusetts. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891. Micropublication M277. RG036. Rolls #1-115. National Archives, Washington, D.C.), Port of Boston, S.S. Cephalonia, Jun 1891 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: James Donnelly Arrival Date: 1 Jun 1891 Age: 20 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871 Gender: Male Port of Departure: Queenstown, Ireland and Liverpool, England Ship Name: Cephalonia Port of Arrival: Boston, Massachusetts Microfilm Roll Number: M277_115

    9. [S108] Fall River City Directory, See text. (Reliability: 3).
      1921, p 257, img 233:
      Donnelly, Michael James (Margaret E) weaver h 34 Marble
      1923, p 258, img 254:
      Donnelly, Michael James (Margaret E) weaver h 34 Marble
      1924, p 261, img 257:
      Donnelly, Michael James (Margaret E) weaver h 34 Marble
      1925, p 263, img 255:
      Donnelly, Michael James (Margaret E) weaver h 34 Marble
      1926, p 429, img 401:
      Donnelly Michael J (Margaret) slashertender h 680 Third
      1927, p 431, img 404:
      Donnelly Michael J (Margaret) weaver h 693 Third
      1928, p 431, img 405:
      Donnelly Michael J (Margaret) weaver h 693 Third
      1929-1931, no listing.
      1932, p 323, img 279:
      Donnelly Michl J (Margt E) h 38 Lyon

    10. [S16] The Family History Society of Cheshire , Cheshire BMD, (Database on-line, http://www.fhsc.org.uk/), ST1/63/5 (Reliability: 3).
      DONNELLY Michael James MURREY 1869 Stockport First Stockport Cheshire ST1/63/5

    11. [S17] The Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeBMD, (http://www2.freebmd.org.uk), Births June 1869 (Reliability: 3).
      Donnelly, Michael James, Stockport vol 8a, pg 57

    12. [S17] The Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeBMD, (http://www2.freebmd.org.uk), 1869, Q2 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Michael James Donnelly
      Year of Registration: 1869
      Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
      District: Stockport
      County: Cheshire, Lancashire
      Volume: 8a
      Page: 57

    13. [S259] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915, 1869 > Q2-Apr-May-Jun > D > img 16 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Michael James Donnelly
      Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1869
      Registration district: Stockport
      Inferred County: Cheshire, Lancashire
      Volume: 8a
      Page: 57

    14. [S450] England & Wales, Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008, See text (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Michael James Donnelly
      Event Type: Birth Registration
      Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
      Registration Year: 1869
      Registration District: Stockport
      County: Cheshire
      Event Place: Stockport, Cheshire, England
      Volume: 8A
      Page: 57
      Line Number: 356

    15. [S108] Fall River City Directory, See text. (Reliability: 3).
      1933, img 249, p 319:
      Donnelly, Michl J (Margt E) died Aug 19, 1932

    16. [S16] The Family History Society of Cheshire , Cheshire BMD, (Database on-line, http://www.fhsc.org.uk/), STR/18/31 - 1866 (Reliability: 3).
      MURRAY Catherine DONNELLY Michael 1866 Stockport Civil Marriage Stockport Cheshire STR/18/31

    17. [S17] The Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeBMD, (http://www2.freebmd.org.uk), Marriages Sep 1866 (Reliability: 3).
      Donnelly, Michael, Stockport, vol 8a, p 138

    18. [S18] Ancestry.com, Family Trees on Ancestry.Com, (http://trees.ancestry.com), Donnelly family tree, by HelenDavis901 (Reliability: 2).
      Provides church info, no sourcing.

    19. [S19] Familysearch.org (database on-line), England, Cheshire, Non-conformist Records, 1671-1900, (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;c=1610550), Image number: 696 Film number: 2068243 Digital GS number: 4304362 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Michael Donnelly
      Spouse's name: Catharine Murray
      Record place: St. Joseph's, Stockport, Cheshire, England
      Baptism date:
      Marriage date: 08 Aug 1866
      Burial date:
      Father's name: Peter Donnelly
      Mother's name:
      Spouse's father's name: Michael Murray
      Principal's age in years:
      Spouse's age in years:
      Gender: Male
      Marital status: S
      Residence:
      Page:

    20. [S23] FamilySearch.org, Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910, (http://beta.familysearch.org) (Reliability: 3).
      Groom's Name: M. James Donnelly
      Groom's Birth Date: 1869
      Groom's Birthplace:
      Groom's Age: 30
      Bride's Name: Margaret E. Kennedy
      Bride's Birth Date: 1873
      Bride's Birthplace:
      Bride's Age: 26
      Marriage Date: 28 Jun 1899
      Marriage Place: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts
      Groom's Father's Name: Michael
      Groom's Mother's Name: Catherine Murray
      Bride's Father's Name: Michael
      Bride's Mother's Name: Mary Evans
      Groom's Race:
      Groom's Marital Status:
      Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
      Bride's Race:
      Bride's Marital Status:
      Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
      Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I09684-3
      System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
      Source Film Number: 574854
      Reference Number: P 28

    21. [S4] Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915, (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1469062), Img 139 of 463. (Reliability: 3).
      Name: M. James Donnelly
      Titles & Terms:
      Event: Marriage
      Event Date: 28 Jun 1899
      Event Place: Fall River, Massachusetts
      Gender: Male
      Age: 30
      Marital Status:
      Race:
      Birth Date:
      Birthplace: England
      Marriage Registration Year:
      Marriage Registration Place:
      Estimated Birth Year: 1869
      Father: Michael
      Father's Titles & Terms:
      Mother: Catherine Murray
      Mother's Titles & Terms:
      Spouse: Margaret E. Kennedy
      Spouse's Titles & Terms:
      Spouse's Race:
      Spouse's Marital Status:
      Spouse's Father: Michael
      Spouse's Father's Titles & Terms:
      Spouse's Mother: Mary Evans
      Spouse's Mother's Titles & Terms:
      Record Number: 99
      Film Number: 1843714
      Digital Folder Number: 4332418
      Image Number: 00187
      Number of Images: