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Mary J Sweeney 1835–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1835

Birth Location: Selacis, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 2 Jun 1918

Death Location: Manhattan, New York, USA

Father: Neil Sweeney

Mother: Mary (Gourley)

Spouse(s): Anthony Griffith

Children(s): George Griffith, Isabella Griffith, Bridget Meehan, Charles Griffith, Mary Griffith, Catherine Griffith, Anthony Griffith, Jacob Griffith

Mary J Sweeney was born in 1835 in Selacis, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland, the child of Neil Charles Sweeney And Mary Sweeney Gourley. In 1851, Mary J Sweeney resided in Donegal, Ireland. Mary J Sweeney married Anthony Red Griffith, and had children including Anthony Griffith, Bridget Bella Biddy Haughey Griffith Meehan, Catherine Kate Griffith, Charles Griffith, George P Griffith, Isabella Bella J Griffith, Jacob Francis Griffith, Mary Griffith, Michael Griffith. Mary J Sweeney passed away in 1918 in Manhattan, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • Mary J Sweeney was born in 1835 in Selacis, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland, the child of Neil Charles Sweeney And Mary Sweeney Gourley.
  • In 1851, Mary J Sweeney resided in Donegal, Ireland.
  • Mary J Sweeney married Anthony Red Griffith, and had children including Anthony Griffith, Bridget Bella Biddy Haughey Griffith Meehan, Catherine Kate Griffith, Charles Griffith, George P Griffith, Isabella Bella J Griffith, Jacob Francis Griffith, Mary Griffith, Michael Griffith.
  • Mary J Sweeney passed away in 1918 in Manhattan, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Neil Sweeney
1816–1854
Birth Location: Binbane, County Donegal, Ireland
NS
Mary (Gourley)
1815–1902
Birth Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
M(

Spouses(s)

Anthony Griffith
1830–1902
Birth Location: Drumagraa, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland
AG

Children(s)

George Griffith
1869–1938
Birth Location: Drumagraa, Invers, County Donegal, Ireland
GG
Isabella Griffith
1863–1945
Birth Location: Donegal, Ireland
IG
Bridget Meehan
1864–1939
Birth Location: Mountcharles, Donegal, Ireland
BM
Charles Griffith
1871–1951
Birth Location: Drumagraa, County Donegal, Ireland
CG
Mary Griffith
1857–1941
Birth Location: Drumagraa, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland
MG
Catherine Griffith
1866–1949
Birth Location: Drumagraa, County Donegal, Ireland
CG
Anthony Griffith
1856–1909
Birth Location: Drumagraa, Invers, County Donegal, Ireland
AG
Jacob Griffith
1875–1922
Birth Location: Ireland
JG

Mary Sweeney's Ancestors

Self
Mary Sweeney
1835–1918
Birth Place: Selacis, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland
Parents
Neil Charles Sweeney
1816–1854
Binbane, County Donegal, Ireland
Mary (Sweeney) (Gourley)
1815–1902
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Grandparents
Charles (Neil) Sweeney
1790–
Sallows Inver, County, Donegal, Ireland
Catherine Thomas
1790–1864
Ireland
John (Gourley) 3GGF🧶
1780–1858
Derry, Co Londonderry, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Myles (McSwine)
1760–
Andrew Gourley
1740–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
DAVID I
1693–1788
Isabell Horen
1695–1738

Mary Sweeney's Descendants

1.
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Mary (J) Sweeney (1835–2 Jun 1918) m. Anthony ((Red)) Griffith (Abt 1830–18 Apr 1902)
  1. 1. George (P.) Griffith 1869–1938 m. Maria Amalia 1884–
    1. 1. Eugenia Griffith 1902–1979 m. Mihael Nikas 1894–1933
      1. 1. María (Victoria Nikas Y Griffith Daniels Folkmann) Tysciewicz 1922–1994 m. Svend (A) Folkmann 1921–1951 m. Curtis (John) Olds 1921–2001
        1. 1. Henry (Lee) Folkmann 1946–2021
    2. 2. Jose (Anthony) Griffith 1907– m. Elena Marrero 1907–
      1. 1. Alfonso Griffith 1925–2014 m. Felicita Cruz 1927–2007 m. Joan Pantina 1931–2024
    3. 3. Clara (J) Griffith 1910–1956 m. Alvaro (Antionio Cintron Y) Morel 1912–1983 m. Antonio Cintrón 1912–
      1. 1. María (Cristina Cintrón) Griffith 1938–1938
    4. 4. Rafael (Valentin) Griffith 1915–1995
    5. 5. Mae Griffith 1920–1984 m. Simplicio Bisin 1911–1985 m. George West 1922–
      1. 1. Charles West 1925–
    6. 6. Jorge (Evaristo) Griffith 1922–1991
    7. 7. Carlos (Rosario) Griffith 1915–1967
    8. 8. Ana (Maria Griffith Y) Prats 1918–1918
    9. 9. Alejandro (Griffith) Prats 1909–1909
    10. 10. Angela (Griffith) Prats 1906–1910
    11. 11. Maria (Milagross Griffith) Prats 1921–
  2. 2. Isabella ((Bella) J.) Griffith 1863–1945 m. George Jameson 1861– m. John (Jameson) Jr 1863–1905
    1. 1. Madeline Jameson 1905–
    2. 2. Katherine (M Hinton) (Jameson) 1893–1973 m. Henry ((Harry) S.) Hinton 1894–1976 m. Henry ((Harry) S.) Hinton 1894–1976
      1. 1. Elizabeth (M) Hinton 1917–2001 m. Eugene (J) Ambrogi 1914–2003
      2. 2. Thelma Hinton 1925–
      3. 3. Isabel Hinton 1924–1994 m. Louis (J) Zuccarini 1923–
    3. 3. Isabella ("Ella" Agnes Meiers) (Jameson) 1890– m. Charles Meiers 1890–
      1. 1. Isabella Meiers 1924–
      2. 2. Mary Meiers 1926–
      3. 3. Anna Meiers 1928–2012
    4. 4. Mary (E) Jamison 1898–1964
      1. 1. Eugene (J) Maurer 1920–2005 m. Regina Maurer 1922–
    5. 5. Joseph (G.) Jamison 1903–1941
    6. 6. John (Edward Jamison) Sr 1896–1965 m. Ida (C) Yoos 1901–2002
      1. 1. Katherine (T) Jamison 1924–2009 m. Vernon (Pat) Patterson 1920– m. George (Samuel) Moule 1916–1975
      2. 2. John (E Jr Jamison) Jr 1926–
    7. 7. Anna Jameson 1892–1979
    8. 8. Teresa Jameson 1903–1921
  3. 3. Bridget ("Bella" Biddy Haughey (Griffith)) Meehan 1864–1939 m. James Haughey 1865–1954
    1. 1. Bartley Haughey 1899–1913
    2. 2. Connell Haughey 1894–1980
    3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Meehan 1884–1970 m. John (Patrick\Francis) Gillespie 1883–1949
      1. 1. Theresa (jane) Gillespie 1922–2002 m. Edward (C.) Loughery 1916–1980
      2. 2. Agnes (Rosalind) Gillespie 1918–1994 m. Richard (Francis) Morris 1920–1990
      3. 3. Ann (E) Gillespie 1918–
      4. 4. Katherine Gillespie 1917– m. Joseph (F) Mertz 1915–
      5. 5. Mary Gillespie 1915–2002
      6. 6. John (Patrick) Gillespie 1913–1984 m. Josephine (Marie) Steigerwald 1917–2007
        1. 1. James (Michael) Gillespie 1946–1979
        2. 2. John (Patrick Gillespie) JR 1941–2022
        3. 3. Jerald (Lee) Gillespie 1949–2008
      7. 7. Margaret (J) Gillespie 1907–1991 m. Louis (Thomas) Mertz 1907–1966
  4. 4. Charles Griffith 1871–1951 m. Catherine Higgins 1874–1951
    1. 1. Anthony (Leo) Griffith 1903–
    2. 2. Michael (George) Griffith 1906–
    3. 3. Mary (Catherine) Griffith 1909–
    4. 4. Bridget Griffith 1911–
  5. 5. Mary Griffith 1857–1941 m. James Mchugh 1831–1941
    1. 1. Mary (A) McHugh 1878–1971 m. Charles (Thomas) Sweeney 1876–1957
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Sweeney 1917–1998
        1. 1. Francis Santore 1945–2020
      2. 2. Francis (T) Sweeney 1915–
      3. 3. James (Joseph) Sweeney 1913–2009
      4. 4. Charles (John) Sweeney 1912–1968 m. Norah (Marie) Cullinan 1913–1987
        1. 1. Patricia (Ann) Sweeney 1942–2003
        2. 2. Charles (R.) Sweeney 1934–1994
    2. 2. Margaret (Bella) McHugh 1896–
      1. 1. Peter (J) Sweeney 1924–
    3. 3. Cassie McHugh 1881–1919
    4. 4. James McHugh 1886–
    5. 5. Anthony McHugh 1888–
    6. 6. Charles McHugh 1890–1957
    7. 7. Patrick McHugh 1866–
    8. 8. Michael McHugh 1894–
    9. 9. Sophia (B) McHugh 1896–1971
    10. 10. Maggie (B) McHugh 1896–1937 m. Peter Sweeney 1882–
      1. 1. Peter (Joseph) Sweeney 1923–2011
    11. 11. John McHugh 1868–1961 m. Theresa Gallagher 1872–1938
      1. 1. Charles (John McHugh) Sr. 1910–1993 m. Mary (Margaret) Dunion 1910–1970
        1. 1. Charles (John McHugh) Jr 1946–2008
      2. 2. Patrick (James) McHugh 1908–1988 m. Kathleen Campbell 1906–
    12. 12. Charles (Griffith) McHugh 1884–1957
      1. 1. Catherine (S) Mchugh 1920–
      2. 2. Charles (McHugh) Jr 1926–
  6. 6. Catherine ((Kate)) Griffith 1866–1949 m. Edward McKay 1839–1910
    1. 1. James (Mc) Kay 1890–1973
    2. 2. Anthony (Mc) Kay 1892–1970
    3. 3. Bridget (Mc) Kay 1893–
    4. 4. Catherine McKay 1903–
  7. 7. Anthony Griffith 1856–1909
  8. 8. Jacob (Francis) Griffith 1875–1922 m. Nellie Gaffney 1878–1961
    1. 1. Isabella Griffith 1909–1909
    2. 2. Eleanor (A.) Griffith 1907–1996
    3. 3. Mary (Monica) Griffith 1904–1977 m. William (Henry Allen) Junior 1897–1970 m. Felix (Martin Dorsey) Jr. 1895–1944
      1. 1. Mary (Louise) Dorsey 1935–2014
      2. 2. Patricia (Ann) Dorsey 1929–2009 m. Harvey (James Helmandollar) Jr. 1925–2009

Mary Sweeney's Timeline

8 Records

1835
1835
Birth of Mary J Sweeney in Selacis, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland
Selacis, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland
1843
1843
Age 8
Mary J Sweeney was married
None
1851
1851
Age 16
Mary J Sweeney resided here in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal, Ireland
1856
1856
Age 21
Mary J Sweeney was married in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal, Ireland
1895
23 Aug 1895
Age 60
Mary J Sweeney resided here in New York City Almshouse (Blackwells Island)
New York City Almshouse (Blackwells Island)
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 66
Mary J Sweeney resided here in Drumnagraa, Binbane, Donegal, Ireland
Drumnagraa, Binbane, Donegal, Ireland
1911
2 Apr 1911
Age 76
Mary J Sweeney resided here in Drumagraa, Binbane, Donegal, Ireland
Drumagraa, Binbane, Donegal, Ireland
1918
2 Jun 1918
Age 83
Death of Mary J Sweeney in Manhattan, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1835
    Event Place: Selacis, Inver, County Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Census of Inmates in Almshouses and Poorhouses, 1830-1920, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Census of Inmates in Almshouses and Poorhouses, 1875-1921; Series: A1978; Reel: A1978:105; Record Number: 14805
    [2] Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 098001-101000
    [4] New York, New York, U.S., Extracted Death Index
    [5] New York, New York, U.S., Almshouse Ledgers, 1758-1952, New York Municipal Archives; New York, New York; Almshouse Ledgers
    [6] Web: Ireland, Census, 1911, The National Archives of Ireland; Year: 1911; Census Place: Binbane, Donegal, Ireland
    [7] Ireland, Census, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1843
    Record Source: Web: Ireland, Census, 1911, The National Archives of Ireland; Year: 1911; Census Place: Binbane, Donegal, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Civil Registration Marriages Index, 1845-1958

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Census Search Forms 1841

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1895
    Event Place: New York City Almshouse (Blackwells Island)
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Census of Inmates in Almshouses and Poorhouses, 1830-1920, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Census of Inmates in Almshouses and Poorhouses, 1875-1921; Series: A1978; Reel: A1978:105; Record Number: 14805

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Drumnagraa, Binbane, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Census, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Drumagraa, Binbane, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Web: Ireland, Census, 1911, The National Archives of Ireland; Year: 1911; Census Place: Binbane, Donegal, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958
    [2] New York, New York, U.S., Extracted Death Index
    [3] New York, New York, U.S., Almshouse Ledgers, 1758-1952, New York Municipal Archives; New York, New York; Almshouse Ledgers
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