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Catherine Veronica Higgins 1889–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1889

Birth Location: New Jersey

Death Date: 1982

Death Location: East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Father: Patrick Higgins

Mother: Mary Mellitt

Spouse(s): Thomas Cahill

Children(s): Mary Cahill, John Cahill, Theresa Cahill

In 1889, Catherine Veronica Higgins entered the world in New Jersey, born to Patrick Higgins And Mary Mellitt. In 1900, Catherine Veronica Higgins resided in Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey, USA. Catherine Veronica Higgins married Thomas Anthony Cahill, and had children including John Joseph Cahill, Mary Cecilia Thomasine Cahill, Theresa Veronica Margaret Cahill. Catherine Veronica Higgins passed away in 1982 in East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1889, Catherine Veronica Higgins entered the world in New Jersey, born to Patrick Higgins And Mary Mellitt.
  • In 1900, Catherine Veronica Higgins resided in Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey, USA.
  • Catherine Veronica Higgins married Thomas Anthony Cahill, and had children including John Joseph Cahill, Mary Cecilia Thomasine Cahill, Theresa Veronica Margaret Cahill.
  • Catherine Veronica Higgins passed away in 1982 in East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Patrick Higgins
1855–
Birth Location: Ireland
PH
Mary Mellitt
1859–1915
Birth Location: Ireland
MM

Spouses(s)

Thomas Cahill
1890–1945
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
TC

Children(s)

Mary Cahill
1920–2005
Birth Location: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
MC
John Cahill
1922–1990
Birth Location: New Jersey
JC
Theresa Cahill
1926–
Birth Location: Newark City, Essex, New Jersey
TC

Catherine Higgins's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Higgins
1889–1982
Birth Place: New Jersey
Parents
Patrick Higgins
1855–
Ireland
Mary Mellitt
1859–1915
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Catherine Higgins's Descendants

1.
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Catherine (Veronica) Higgins (abt 1889–1982) m. Thomas (Anthony) Cahill (27 Feb 1890–01 Apr 1945)
  1. 1. Mary (Cecilia Thomasine) Cahill 1920–2005 m. Edward (Francis) Markowitz 1915–1993
    1. 1. Thomas (J) Markiewicz 1946–2013
  2. 2. John (Joseph) Cahill 1922–1990
  3. 3. Theresa (Veronica Margaret) Cahill 1926–

Catherine Higgins's Timeline

10 Records

1889
23 Apr 1889
Birth of Catherine Veronica Higgins in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1889
abt 1889
Birth of Catherine Veronica Higgins in New Jersey
New Jersey
1900
1900
Age 11
Catherine Veronica Higgins resided here in Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1905
1905
Age 16
Catherine Veronica Higgins resided here in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Catherine Veronica Higgins resided here in South Amboy Ward 2, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
South Amboy Ward 2, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Catherine Veronica Higgins resided here in Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey
Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey
1930
1930
Age 41
Catherine Veronica Higgins resided here in Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Newark, Essex, New Jersey
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Catherine Veronica Higgins resided here in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
1982
February 1982
Age 93
Death of Catherine Veronica Higgins
None
1982
1982
Age 93
Burial of Catherine Veronica Higgins in East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1889
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2422; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 25-338.
    [2] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 02 E.D. 07; City: Manhattan; County: New York; Page: 14
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 966; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1240966
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 968; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1240968
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Amboy Ward 2, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T624_898; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374911
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] New Jersey, State Census, 1905, New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1905; Reference Number: L-04; Film Number: 14

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1889
    Event Place: New Jersey
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1036; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 232; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 966; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1240966
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 968; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1240968

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 02 E.D. 07; City: Manhattan; County: New York; Page: 14
    [2] New Jersey, State Census, 1905, New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1905; Reference Number: L-04; Film Number: 14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Amboy Ward 2, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Amboy Ward 2, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T624_898; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374911

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1036; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 232; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2422; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 25-338.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: February 1982
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1982
    Event Place: East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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