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James R. Brennan 1879–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jul 1879

Birth Location: St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 11 Apr 1928

Death Location: Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA

Father: John Brennan

Mother: Margaret McGookin

Spouse(s): Mary Gaffney

Children(s): Rita Brennan, Margaret Brennan, Sarah Brennan

In 1879, James R. Brennan entered the world in St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA, born to John Brennan And Margaret Mcgookin. In 1900, James R. Brennan resided in St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA. In 1915, James R. Brennan resided in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA. James R. Brennan married Mary G Gaffney, and had children including Margaret Brennan, Rita Brennan, Sarah Magdalene Sister Sally Brennan. James R. Brennan passed away in 1928 in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, James R. Brennan entered the world in St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA, born to John Brennan And Margaret Mcgookin.
  • In 1900, James R. Brennan resided in St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1915, James R. Brennan resided in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA.
  • James R. Brennan married Mary G Gaffney, and had children including Margaret Brennan, Rita Brennan, Sarah Magdalene Sister Sally Brennan.
  • James R. Brennan passed away in 1928 in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Brennan
1849–1926
Birth Location: Ireland
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Margaret McGookin
1858–1926
Birth Location: Belvidere, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Gaffney
1885–
Birth Location: New York, USA
MG

Children(s)

Rita Brennan
1912–
Birth Location: New York City, New York, USA
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Margaret Brennan
1915–
Birth Location: New York, USA
MB
Sarah Brennan
1920–1977
Birth Location: New York City, New York, USA
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James Brennan's Ancestors

Self
James Brennan
1879–1928
Birth Place: St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Parents
John Brennan
1849–1926
Ireland
Margaret McGookin
1858–1926
Belvidere, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
Grandparents
James Brannon
1810–
Ireland
Rodney McGookin
1824–1866
Ireland
Hannah Murphy
1815–1885
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Richard (McGookin)
1800–
Hannah {McGookin}
1781–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Brennan's Descendants

1.
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James (R.) Brennan (13 Jul 1879–11 Apr 1928) m. Mary (G.) Gaffney (abt 1885–)
  1. 1. Rita Brennan 1912–
  2. 2. Margaret Brennan 1915–
  3. 3. Sarah (Magdalene 'Sister Sally') Brennan 1920–1977

James Brennan's Timeline

7 Records

1879
13 Jul 1879
Birth of James R. Brennan in St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA
St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
James R. Brennan resided here in St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA
St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA
1915
1 Jun 1915
Age 36
James R. Brennan resided here in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
James R. Brennan resided here in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
1925
1 Jun 1925
Age 46
James R. Brennan resided here in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
1928
8 Apr 1928
Age 49
Death of James R. Brennan in Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
1928
11 Apr 1928
Age 49
Burial of James R. Brennan in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1879
    Event Place: St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 35; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 10
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 28; Assembly District: 07; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 27
    [3] Vermont, Vital Records
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 7, Bronx, New York; Roll: T625_1141; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 400
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint Albans, Franklin, Vermont; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0116
    [6] New York, New York, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St Albans, Franklin, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint Albans, Franklin, Vermont; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0116

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 35; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 7, Bronx, New York; Roll: T625_1141; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 400

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1925
    Event Place: Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 28; Assembly District: 07; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, New York, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA
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