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Edward James Masterson 1870–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 December 1870

Birth Location: Tuscarora, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 16 December 1954

Death Location: Fountain Springs, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Masterson

Mother: Mary Short

Spouse(s): Ann Gaughan, Mary Sweeney

Children(s): Agnes Masterson, James Masterson, William Masterson, Mary Masterson, Margaret Masterson, Ella Masterson

In 1870, Edward James Masterson entered the world in Tuscarora, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Masterson And Mary A Short. In 1880, Edward James Masterson resided in Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1889, Edward James Masterson resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Edward James Masterson married Ann E Gaughan, Mary Dee Sweeney, and had children including Agnes Masterson, Ella Masterson, James Masterson, Margaret Masterson, Mary F Masterson, William Masterson. Edward James Masterson passed away in 1954 in Fountain Springs, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Edward James Masterson entered the world in Tuscarora, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Masterson And Mary A Short.
  • In 1880, Edward James Masterson resided in Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1889, Edward James Masterson resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Edward James Masterson married Ann E Gaughan, Mary Dee Sweeney, and had children including Agnes Masterson, Ella Masterson, James Masterson, Margaret Masterson, Mary F Masterson, William Masterson.
  • Edward James Masterson passed away in 1954 in Fountain Springs, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Masterson
1827–1883
Birth Location: Ireland
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Mary Short
1843–1906
Birth Location: Ireland
MS

Spouses(s)

Ann Gaughan
1872–1910
Birth Location: Bunawillan, Bangor, Belmullet , Mayo, Ireland
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Mary Sweeney
1870–1954
Birth Location: Port Carbon, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

Agnes Masterson
1904–1992
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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James Masterson
1909–1978
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JM
William Masterson
1906–1907
Birth Location: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Masterson
1897–1918
Birth Location: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
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Margaret Masterson
1900–
Birth Location: –
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Ella Masterson
1902–
Birth Location: –
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Edward Masterson's Ancestors

Self
Edward Masterson
1870–1954
Birth Place: Tuscarora, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Masterson
1827–1883
Ireland
Mary (A) Short
1843–1906
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Masterson's Descendants

1.
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Edward (James) Masterson (4 December 1870–16 December 1954) m. Ann (E.) Gaughan (24 Jul 1872–12 Aug 1910) m. Mary (Dee) Sweeney (2 January 1870–19 January 1954)
  1. 1. Agnes Masterson 1904–1992 m. Edward (John) Maginnis 1903–1948
    1. 1. James Maginnis 1936–1937
  2. 2. James Masterson 1909–1978
  3. 3. William Masterson 1906–1907
  4. 4. Mary (F) Masterson 1897–1918
  5. 5. Margaret Masterson 1900–
  6. 6. Ella Masterson 1902–

Edward Masterson's Timeline

10 Records

1870
4 December 1870
Birth of Edward James Masterson in Tuscarora, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Tuscarora, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Edward James Masterson resided here in Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1889
1889
Age 19
Edward James Masterson resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1897
1897
Age 27
Edward James Masterson resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Edward James Masterson resided here in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Edward James Masterson resided here in Shanandoah Ward 4, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Shanandoah Ward 4, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Edward James Masterson resided here in Girardville West Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Girardville West Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Edward James Masterson resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 70
Edward James Masterson resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1954
16 December 1954
Age 84
Death of Edward James Masterson in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 December 1870
    Event Place: Tuscarora, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03692; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-154
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 105601-108254
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 127251-130500
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Girardville West Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1650; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 38
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1151; Page: 585A; Enumeration District: 156
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1484; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0169; FHL microfilm: 1241484
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shanandoah Ward 4, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1419; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1375432
    [8] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 167
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ebervale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1151; Page: 585A; Enumeration District: 156

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1897
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1484; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0169; FHL microfilm: 1241484

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shanandoah Ward 4, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shanandoah Ward 4, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1419; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1375432

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Girardville West Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Girardville West Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1650; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 38

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03692; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-154

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03692; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-154

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 December 1954
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 105601-108254
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fountain Springs, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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