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Emma Matilda Sweeney 1898–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1898

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 28 Dec 1934

Death Location: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Sweeney

Mother: Bridget Sweeney

Spouse(s): Paul Sr.

Children(s): Paul McGonigal, James McGonigal

The story of Emma Matilda Sweeney began in 1898 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1900, Emma Matilda Sweeney resided in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . In 1910, Emma Matilda Sweeney resided in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . Emma Matilda Sweeney married Paul Joseph Mc Gonigal Sr, and had children including James John Mcgonigal, Paul Joseph Mcgonigal. Emma Matilda Sweeney passed away in 1934 in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Emma Matilda Sweeney began in 1898 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Emma Matilda Sweeney resided in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • In 1910, Emma Matilda Sweeney resided in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • Emma Matilda Sweeney married Paul Joseph Mc Gonigal Sr, and had children including James John Mcgonigal, Paul Joseph Mcgonigal.
  • Emma Matilda Sweeney passed away in 1934 in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sweeney
1866–1932
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JS
Bridget Sweeney
1866–1903
Birth Location: Ireland
BS

Spouses(s)

Paul Sr.
1894–1929
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PS

Children(s)

Paul McGonigal
1922–1995
Birth Location: Phila Phila, Pennsylvania
PM
James McGonigal
1927–1990
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JM

Emma Sweeney's Ancestors

Self
Emma Sweeney
1898–1934
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
James Augustine Sweeney
1866–1932
Pennsylvania
Bridget Sweeney
1866–1903
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emma Sweeney's Descendants

1.
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Emma (Matilda) Sweeney (28 May 1898–28 Dec 1934) m. Paul (Joseph Mc Gonigal) Sr. (16 Apr 1894–23 Oct 1929)
  1. 1. Paul (Joseph) McGonigal 1922–1995
  2. 2. James (John) McGonigal 1927–1990

Emma Sweeney's Timeline

6 Records

1898
28 May 1898
Birth of Emma Matilda Sweeney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 2
Emma Matilda Sweeney resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Emma Matilda Sweeney resided here in Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Emma Matilda Sweeney resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
23 Dec 1934
Age 36
Death of Emma Matilda Sweeney in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
28 Dec 1934
Age 36
Burial of Emma Matilda Sweeney in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1898
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1177
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 105651-108500
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0608; FHL microfilm: 2341837
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0460; FHL microfilm: 1241463
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1395; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0384; FHL microfilm: 1375408
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0460; FHL microfilm: 1241463

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1395; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0384; FHL microfilm: 1375408

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0608; FHL microfilm: 2341837

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1934
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1177
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 105651-108500
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1934
    Event Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1177
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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