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James Joseph Gaughan I 1842–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Sep 1842

Birth Location: Bunawillin, Bangor, Belmullet, North Mayo, Ireland

Death Date: 27 September 1917

Death Location: Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Austin I

Mother: Mary Perkins

Spouse(s): Mary Melody

Children(s): Austin III, Ann Gaughan, Henry Gaughan, Richard I, James Gaughan, James Gaughan, Rose Gaughan, Peter Gaughan, Infant Gaughan, A. Gaughan, Michael Gaughan, Mary Gaughan

The story of James Joseph Gaughan I began in 1842 in Bunawillin, Bangor, Belmullet, North Mayo, Ireland. James Joseph Gaughan I married Mary Melody, and had children including A Mary Gaughan, Ann E Gaughan, Austin Gaughan Iii, Henry Joseph Gaughan, Infant Gaughan, James Gaughan, James Michael Gaughan, Mary Ellen Agatha Gaughan, Michael Joseph Gaughan, Peter Joseph Gaughan, Richard Francis Gaughan I, Rose Gaughan. James Joseph Gaughan I passed away in 1917 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Joseph Gaughan I began in 1842 in Bunawillin, Bangor, Belmullet, North Mayo, Ireland.
  • James Joseph Gaughan I married Mary Melody, and had children including A Mary Gaughan, Ann E Gaughan, Austin Gaughan Iii, Henry Joseph Gaughan, Infant Gaughan, James Gaughan, James Michael Gaughan, Mary Ellen Agatha Gaughan, Michael Joseph Gaughan, Peter Joseph Gaughan, Richard Francis Gaughan I, Rose Gaughan.
  • James Joseph Gaughan I passed away in 1917 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Austin I
1815–1889
Birth Location: Bellmullet, Bangor, Mayo, Ireland
AI
Mary Perkins
1815–1890
Birth Location: Belmullet, Mayo, Connaught, Ireland
MP

Spouses(s)

Mary Melody
1843–1917
Birth Location: Tallaghan, Binghamstown, Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
MM

Children(s)

Austin III
1870–1921
Birth Location: Bunawillan, Bangor, Belmullet , Mayo, Ireland
AI
Ann Gaughan
1872–1910
Birth Location: Bunawillan, Bangor, Belmullet , Mayo, Ireland
AG
Henry Gaughan
1878–1955
Birth Location: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States
HG
Richard I
1882–1964
Birth Location: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States
RI
James Gaughan
1880–1951
Birth Location: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States
JG
James Gaughan
1864–1891
Birth Location: Ballycroy, Mayo, Ireland
JG
Rose Gaughan
1888–
Birth Location: –
RG
Peter Gaughan
1868–1935
Birth Location: Bangor, Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
PG
Infant Gaughan
1868–
Birth Location: Bangor, Mayo, Ireland
IG
A. Gaughan
1870–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AG
Michael Gaughan
1870–1941
Birth Location: Bangor, Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland
MG
Mary Gaughan
1885–1978
Birth Location: Mahanoy City, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
MG

James I's Ancestors

Self
James I
1842–1917
Birth Place: Bunawillin, Bangor, Belmullet, North Mayo, Ireland
Parents
Austin Gaughan I
1815–1889
Bellmullet, Bangor, Mayo, Ireland
Mary Perkins
1815–1890
Belmullet, Mayo, Connaught, Ireland
Grandparents
James Gaughan
1775–1863
Bunawillan, Bangor, Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
Perkins
1789–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James I's Descendants

1.
JI
James (Joseph Gaughan) I (25 Sep 1842–27 September 1917) m. Mary Melody (Apr 1843–27 September 1917)
  1. 1. Austin (Gaughan) III 1870–1921 m. Melina Coakley 1869–1952
    1. 1. Anna (May) Gaughan 1907–1964 m. Andrew (Vito) Petetti 1901–1944
      1. 1. Ruth (Anne Gaughan) Petetti 1924–2019 m. Jasper (Domenic) DiSanto 1927–2011
    2. 2. Annie Gaughan 1910–1910
    3. 3. Mary Gaughan 1899–1992 m. James (Leo) Conners 1899–1971
      1. 1. Rosemary (Anna) Conners 1924–1992 m. Norman (Albert) Hannah 1927–2009
      2. 2. Agnes (A) Conners 1922–
    4. 4. Austin (Gaughan) XI 1910–1910
  2. 2. Ann (E.) Gaughan 1872–1910 m. Edward (James) Masterson 1870–1954
    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–
  3. 3. Henry (Joseph) Gaughan 1878–1955
  4. 4. Richard (Francis Gaughan) I 1882–1964 m. Theresa (C.) Keim 1885–1932
    1. 1. Austin (Henry) Gaughan 1907–1995 m. Margaret (R) Knox 1915–
      1. 1. Austin (Michael) Gaughan 1948–1968
    2. 2. Richard (Francis Gaughan) II 1909–1984 m. Florence Theresa 1910–1980
    3. 3. Florence Gaughan 1911–
    4. 4. James (Patrick) Gaughan 1904–1957 m. Mary (Magdallene) Downey 1902–1964
      1. 1. Austin (Francis) Gaughan 1927–1993
      2. 2. Kyran (James) Gaughan 1931–2009 m. Concepta (Josephine) Nealon 1934–2007
      3. 3. Theresa (A) Gaughan 1928–2008
    5. 5. Peter (Vincent) Gaughan 1906–1941 m. Alice Malazinsky 1913–
  5. 5. James (Michael) Gaughan 1880–1951
  6. 6. James Gaughan 1864–1891
  7. 7. Rose Gaughan 1888–
  8. 8. Peter (Joseph) Gaughan 1868–1935 m. Viola (M) Erb 1873–1945
    1. 1. Catherine (C) Gaughan 1895– m. Harry (Clemons Matlock) I 1897–
      1. 1. Harry (Clemons Matlock) II 1928–2006
    2. 2. Mary (Magdalene) Gaughan 1896–1980 m. Carl (Herman Dingeldein) I 1899–1952
      1. 1. Carl (Herman Dingeldein) II 1921–1978
      2. 2. Louann Dingeldein 1924–
    3. 3. James (Joseph) Gaughan 1901–1967 m. Elizabeth (Anne) Hynes 1905–
  9. 9. Infant Gaughan 1868–
  10. 10. A. (Mary) Gaughan 1870–
  11. 11. Michael (Joseph) Gaughan 1870–1941 m. Margaret (E) O'Connor 1873–1938
    1. 1. Florence (Lucille) Gaughan 1901–1991
    2. 2. Leo (Michael) Gaughan 1906–1983
    3. 3. Margaret (Alice) Gaughan 1908–1990 m. David (J) Donlan 1908–
    4. 4. John (Leonard) Gaughan 1912–1985
    5. 5. Dorothy (Helen) Gaughan 1915–2004
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Mary) Gaughan 1893–1981
    7. 7. Joseph (Justin) Gaughan 1897–1969 m. Genevieve Colleran 1898–1984
      1. 1. Margaret (Genevieve) Gaughan 1932–2007
      2. 2. Mary (Clare) Gaughan 1924–2008 m. Daniel (P.) O'Dea 1923–
    8. 8. Agnes (Rosarie) Gaughan 1903–1983 m. Willard (J) Devine 1903–
      1. 1. Mary (Elaine) Devine 1935–2001
    9. 9. Evelyn (Frances) Gaughan 1910–1998 m. Anthony (J McHugh) I 1907–
    10. 10. Olivia (Mary) Gaughan 1894–1968 m. Martin (Aloysius Healey) I 1896–1940
      1. 1. J (Leonard) Healey 1929–1982
      2. 2. Olivia (Mary) Healey 1919–2000
      3. 3. Virginia (Margaret) Healey 1921–2005 m. Arthur (J) Queiser 1920–
      4. 4. Martin (Aloysius Healey) II 1922–2009 m. Kathleen (Marie) Sodini 1932–2012 m. Anne (Elizabeth) Bauer 1923–1993
        1. 1. Victoria (Anne) Healey 1944–1944
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Elaine) Healey 1925– m. Lawrence (J) Manning 1925–
      6. 6. Evelyn (Naomi) Healey 1925–1987
    11. 11. Peter (Francis) Gaughan 1895–1973
    12. 12. James (Stanley Gaughan) I 1899–1965 m. Mary (G) Stanton 1905–1966
      1. 1. James (Stanley Gaughan) II 1925–2013
      2. 2. Joseph (James) Gaughan 1930–2014
  12. 12. Mary (Ellen Agatha) Gaughan 1885–1978 m. Kyran (James Flaherty) I 1865–1925
    1. 1. Mary (Agatha) Flaherty 1915–2002
    2. 2. Kyran (James Flaherty) II 1917–2010
    3. 3. Anna Flaherty 1919–1927
    4. 4. Catherine (A) Flaherty 1920–2012

James I's Timeline

8 Records

1842
25 Sep 1842
Birth of James Joseph Gaughan I in Bunawillin, Bangor, Belmullet, North Mayo, Ireland
Bunawillin, Bangor, Belmullet, North Mayo, Ireland
1842
25 Sep 1842
James Joseph Gaughan I was baptized in Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
1880
1880
Age 38
James Joseph Gaughan I resided here in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
James Joseph Gaughan I resided here in Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1901
31 March 1901
Age 59
James Joseph Gaughan I resided here in Glencastle, Mayo, Ireland
Glencastle, Mayo, Ireland
1910
1910
Age 68
James Joseph Gaughan I resided here in Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
27 September 1917
Age 75
Death of James Joseph Gaughan I in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Mahanoy City, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
28 Sep 1917
Age 75
James Joseph Gaughan I - Probate in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1842
    Event Place: Bunawillin, Bangor, Belmullet, North Mayo, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 082791-086720
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 083501-086500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1192; Family History Film: 1255192; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 203; Image: 0387
    [4] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1877; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 409; Line: 3; List Number: 811
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1483; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1241483
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1417; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1375430
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, Catholic Parish Registers, The National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04231 08
    [9] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
    [10] Ireland, Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1842
    Event Place: Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, Catholic Parish Registers, The National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04231 08

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1877
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1877; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 409; Line: 3; List Number: 811
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1483; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1241483
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1417; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1375430

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1192; Family History Film: 1255192; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 203; Image: 0387

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1483; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1241483

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 March 1901
    Event Place: Glencastle, Mayo, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mahanoy, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1417; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1375430

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1877; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 409; Line: 3; List Number: 811

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 September 1917
    Event Place: Mahanoy City, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Letters of Administration, 1811-1897; Author: Schuylkill County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Letters of Administration, 1811-1897; Author: Schuylkill County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
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