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John D. Shea 1843 – 1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1843

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 10 Nov 1888

Death Location: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Denis Shea

Mother: Hanora Sullivan

Spouse(s): Mary Brennan

Children(s): Dennis Shea, Daniel Shea, Michael Shea, John Shea, Nora Shea, Cornelius Shea

In 1843, John D. Shea entered the world in Ireland, born to Denis Shea and Hanora Sullivan. In 1880, John D. Shea resided in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. John D. Shea married Mary J. Brennan, and had children including Dennis Joseph Shea, Daniel P. Shea, Michael Shea, John Dennis Shea, Nora Josephine Shea, Cornelius Bernard Shea. John D. Shea passed away in 1888 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1843, John D. Shea entered the world in Ireland, born to Denis Shea and Hanora Sullivan.
  • In 1880, John D. Shea resided in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • John D. Shea married Mary J. Brennan, and had children including Dennis Joseph Shea, Daniel P. Shea, Michael Shea, John Dennis Shea, Nora Josephine Shea, Cornelius Bernard Shea.
  • John D. Shea passed away in 1888 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Denis Shea
1843 – 1874
Birth Location: Ireland
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Hanora Sullivan
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Brennan
1848 – 1916
Birth Location: County Kerry, Ireland
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Children(s)

Dennis Shea
1872 – 1936
Birth Location: Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Daniel Shea
1874 – 1935
Birth Location: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Michael Shea
1876 – 1940
Birth Location: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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John Shea
1877 – 1936
Birth Location: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Nora Shea
1883 – 1923
Birth Location: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Cornelius Shea
1886 – 1947
Birth Location: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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John Shea's Ancestors

Self
John Shea
1843 – 1888
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Denis Shea
1843 – 1874
Ireland
Hanora Sullivan
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Shea's Descendants

1.
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John (D.) Shea (abt 1843 – 10 Nov 1888) m. Mary (J.) Brennan (Abt. 1848 – 10 September 1916)
  1. 1. Dennis (Joseph) Shea (27 October 1872 – 1936)
  2. 2. Daniel (P.) Shea (12 Mar 1874 – 21 Oct 1935)
  3. 3. Michael Shea (abt 1876 – 1940) m. Kathryn Donahue (abt 1882 – )
    1. 1. Eleanor Shea (abt 1911 – 9 Oct 1987) m. James Helferty (09/07/1908 – )
  4. 4. John (Dennis) Shea (9 Jul 1877 – 4 April 1936) m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Scanlon (Oct 1875 – 13 February 1905)
    1. 1. Thomas (Aloysius) Shea (May 1900 – 6 June 1980) m. Eva (Bethune) Shea (11 May 1893 – 12 Jan 1944)
    2. 2. John (D.) Shea (3 April 1902 – 4 June 1906)
    3. 3. Margaret Shea (23 February 1904 – 14 June 1916)
  5. 5. Nora (Josephine) Shea (24 Aug 1883 – Sep 1923)
  6. 6. Cornelius (Bernard) Shea (18 Aug 1886 – 21 September 1947) m. Annie (Catherine) Coburn (22 July 1893 – 19 December 1968)
    1. 1. John (Denis) Shea (28 November 1927 – May 1983)
    2. 2. Cornelius (B) Shea (18 November 1930 – 26 January 2010) m. Barbara (L.) Shea (29 Dec 1932 – )
      1. 1. Catherine (L) Shea (15 Jun 1962 – ) m. William (J) Moody (30 Nov 1962 – )
      2. 2. John (B.) Shea
    3. 3. Anne (C) Shea (abt 1933 – )

John Shea's Timeline

4 Records

1843
abt 1843
Birth of John D. Shea in Ireland
Ireland
1880
1880
Age 37
John D. Shea resided here in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1888
10 Nov 1888
Age 45
Death of John D. Shea in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 77
John D. Shea resided here in Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1843
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_746; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 61
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 567; Page: 506C; Enumeration District: 874

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1843
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_746; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 61

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 567; Page: 506C; Enumeration District: 874

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1884
    Event Place: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, James Shea 6 Feb 1884

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1888
    Event Place: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, John D. Shea 10 Nov 1888

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_746; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 61

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1888
    Event Place: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
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