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Daniel J Finn 1896 – 1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1896

Birth Location: Buffalo NY

Death Date: 09 Jan 1975

Death Location: Buffalo NY

Father: James FINN

Mother: Mary McDONALD

Spouse(s): Helen Shea

Children(s): Daniel Finn, Daniel Finn, Maria Finn, Bartley Finn, Kerin Finn, Deborah Finn

In 1896, Daniel J Finn Sr entered the world in Buffalo NY, born to James H. FINN and Mary Ellen Margaret) McDONALD. In 1900, Daniel J Finn Sr resided in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA. In 1905, Daniel J Finn Sr resided in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA. Daniel J Finn Sr married Helen Catherine Shea, and had children including Daniel J. Finn, Daniel J Finn, Maria Finn, Bartley James Anthony Finn, Kerin Finn, Deborah Finn. Daniel J Finn Sr passed away in 1975 in Buffalo NY.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Daniel J Finn Sr entered the world in Buffalo NY, born to James H. FINN and Mary Ellen Margaret) McDONALD.
  • In 1900, Daniel J Finn Sr resided in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA.
  • In 1905, Daniel J Finn Sr resided in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA.
  • Daniel J Finn Sr married Helen Catherine Shea, and had children including Daniel J. Finn, Daniel J Finn, Maria Finn, Bartley James Anthony Finn, Kerin Finn, Deborah Finn.
  • Daniel J Finn Sr passed away in 1975 in Buffalo NY.

Immediate Family

Parents

James FINN
1854 – 1897
Birth Location: Ireland
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Mary McDONALD
1864 – 1936
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Helen Shea
1905 – 1989
Birth Location: Alden, New York, USA
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Children(s)

Daniel Finn
1932 – 2016
Birth Location: New York
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Daniel Finn
1933 – 2007
Birth Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
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Maria Finn
1937 –
Birth Location: New York
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Bartley Finn
1938 – 2014
Birth Location: Sister's Hospital,Buffalo, NY
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Kerin Finn
1941 –
Birth Location: New York
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Deborah Finn
1946 –
Birth Location: New York
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Daniel Finn's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Finn
1896 – 1975
Birth Place: Buffalo NY
Parents
James H. FINN
1854 – 1897
Ireland
Mary (Ellen Margaret)) McDONALD
1864 – 1936
Ireland
Grandparents
William Finn
1830 – 1896
Ireland
Margaret FITZGERALD
1814 – 1879
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Daniel Finn's Descendants

1.
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Daniel (J) Finn (17 Jan 1896 – 09 Jan 1975) m. Helen (Catherine) Shea (8 Feb 1905 – 14 Jan 1989)
  1. 1. Daniel (J.) Finn (4 Nov 1932 – 22 Mar 2016) m. Diane (W.) Finn m. Mary Ross
    1. 1. Terrence Finn
    2. 2. Cheryl Finn
    3. 3. Michelle Finn
  2. 2. Daniel (J) Finn (abt 1933 – 11 Feb 2007)
  3. 3. Maria Finn (abt 1937 – )
  4. 4. Bartley (James Anthony) Finn (02 Jul 1938 – 23 Sep 2014)
    1. 1. Brenden Finn (3 Dec 1977 – ) m. Mary (F) Carnot (abt 1975 – )
  5. 5. Kerin Finn (abt 1941 – )
  6. 6. Deborah Finn (abt 1946 – )

Daniel Finn's Timeline

16 Records

1896
17 Jan 1896
Birth of Daniel J Finn Sr in Buffalo NY
Buffalo NY
1900
1900
Age 4
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 9
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
1909
1909
Age 13
Daniel J Finn Sr - Confirmation in Kilmactigue, Sligo, Ireland
Kilmactigue, Sligo, Ireland
1910
1910
Age 14
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo Ward 9, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo Ward 9, Erie, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 19
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, United States
Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 24
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 29
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, United States
Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 34
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York
1940
1940
Age 44
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Erie, New York, USA
Erie, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1951
1951
Age 55
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1955
1955
Age 59
Daniel J Finn Sr resided here in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1975
09 Jan 1975
Age 79
Death of Daniel J Finn Sr in Buffalo NY
Buffalo NY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1896
    Event Place: Buffalo NY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 193
    [2] U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02830; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64-217
    [5] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 04; City: Buffalo Ward 11; County: Erie; Page: 23
    [6] New York, State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 05; City: Buffalo Ward 11; County: Erie; Page: 30
    [7] New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919
    [8] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 126-03-1138; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York; Roll: T625_1102; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 83
    [10] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 2341158
    [11] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 1712127; Draft Board: 10
    [12] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 05; City: Buffalo Ward 11; County: Erie
    [13] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1241027
    [14] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo Ward 9, Erie, New York; Roll: T624_943; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374956
    [15] Ireland, Select Catholic Confirmation Registers, 1775-1923, E-Celtic; Dublin, Ireland
    [16] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [17] New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936
    [18] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Buffalo, Erie, New Y

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1241027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 05; City: Buffalo Ward 11; County: Erie

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Confirmation
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Kilmactigue, Sligo, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Select Catholic Confirmation Registers, 1775-1923, E-Celtic; Dublin, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 9, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo Ward 9, Erie, New York; Roll: T624_943; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374956

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 04; City: Buffalo Ward 11; County: Erie; Page: 23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York; Roll: T625_1102; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 83

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 11, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 05; City: Buffalo Ward 11; County: Erie; Page: 30

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 2341158

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02830; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64-217

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02830; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64-217

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 193

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Buffalo, Erie, New Y

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Buffalo, Erie, New Y

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 1712127; Draft Board: 10

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo, NY
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jan 1975
    Event Place: Buffalo NY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 126-03-1138; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crittenden, Erie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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