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Matthew Thomas Donovan 1830–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1830

Birth Location: County Dublin, Ireland

Death Date: 29 Dec 1876

Death Location: Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Dennis Donovan

Mother: Margaret Murphy

Spouse(s): Ellen Rowe

Children(s): Elizabeth Donovan, Katherine Donovan, Anna Donovan, Margaretta Donovan, John Donovan, Mary Donovan, Elena Donovan

In 1830, Matthew Thomas Donovan entered the world in County Dublin, Ireland, born to Dennis Donovan And Margaret Murphy. Matthew Thomas Donovan married Ellen Rowe, and had children including Anna Maria Annie Donovan, Elena J Ella Donovan, Elizabeth L Donovan, John J Donovan, Katherine Donovan, Margaretta M Donovan, Mary F Donovan. Matthew Thomas Donovan passed away in 1876 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Matthew Thomas Donovan entered the world in County Dublin, Ireland, born to Dennis Donovan And Margaret Murphy.
  • Matthew Thomas Donovan married Ellen Rowe, and had children including Anna Maria Annie Donovan, Elena J Ella Donovan, Elizabeth L Donovan, John J Donovan, Katherine Donovan, Margaretta M Donovan, Mary F Donovan.
  • Matthew Thomas Donovan passed away in 1876 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matthew Donovan's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Donovan
1830–1876
Birth Place: County Dublin, Ireland
Parents
Dennis Donovan
1800–1857
Ireland
Margaret Murphy
1792–1847
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Donovan's Descendants

1.
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Matthew (Thomas) Donovan (10 May 1830–29 Dec 1876) m. Ellen Rowe (Nov 1835–4 July 1891)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (L.) Donovan 1864–1899 m. Frederick (H) Rourke 1867–1947
    1. 1. Mary (E) Rourke 1898–1988 m. John (Joseph) McPadden 1892–1965
      1. 1. Joseph (Patrick) McPadden 1934–2018
      2. 2. John (Francis) McPadden 1930–2015
      3. 3. Fred (Rourke) McPadden 1929–1982
      4. 4. Jean (Marie) McPadden 1927–2003
      5. 5. Margaret (Mary) Mcpadden 1925–2014 m. Clement (C) Costello 1919–
        1. 1. Antonia Costello 1946–1967
        2. 2. David Costello 1948–2026
      6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) McPadden 1932–2017
    2. 2. Still (Birth) Rourke –1899
  2. 2. Katherine Donovan 1868–1947
  3. 3. Anna (Maria (Annie)) Donovan 1867–1867
  4. 4. Margaretta (M.) Donovan 1859–1918
  5. 5. John (J.) Donovan 1857–1904
    1. 1. Catherine (M.) Donovan 1889–
      1. 1. Eileen Sullivan 1917–
  6. 6. Mary (F.) Donovan 1853–1902
  7. 7. Elena (J. Ella) Donovan 1859–1941
    1. 1. Loretta (Mary) Kelley 1887–1973
      1. 1. Frederick (J) Killey 1925–
    2. 2. William (Edward) Burgoyne 1885–1925
      1. 1. Kathleen (Helen) Blunt 1909–1970
    3. 3. Albert (Matthew) Burgoyne 1893–1971
      1. 1. Anna (Elizabeth) Quigley 1922–2012

Matthew Donovan's Timeline

10 Records

1830
10 May 1830
Birth of Matthew Thomas Donovan in County Dublin, Ireland
County Dublin, Ireland
1830
14 May 1830
Matthew Thomas Donovan was baptized in Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
1854
13 Sep 1854
Age 24
Matthew Thomas Donovan - Naturalization
None
1855
1855
Age 25
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1858
1858
Age 28
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell Ward 5, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell Ward 5, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 33
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
1865
1865
Age 35
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell Ward 3, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell Ward 3, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1876
29 Dec 1876
Age 46
Death of Matthew Thomas Donovan in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1830
    Event Place: County Dublin, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 64
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [5] Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Copies of Petitions and Records of Naturalization in New England Courts, 1939 - ca. 1942; NAI Number: 4752894; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2
    [6] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [7] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [8] Massachusetts, U.S., State Census
    [9] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_628; Page: 54B
    [10] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Massachusetts; Year: 1847; Page Number: 31
    [11] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_507; Page: 633; Family Histor
    [12] Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Irish Catholic Parish Registers; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 09151 02

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 May 1830
    Event Place: Dublin, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Irish Catholic Parish Registers; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 09151 02

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1847
    Event Place: Boston
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Copies of Petitions and Records of Naturalization in New England Courts, 1939 - ca. 1942; NAI Number: 4752894; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Massachusetts; Year: 1847; Page Number: 31

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1854
    Record Source: U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 64

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lowell Ward 5, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_507; Page: 633; Family Histor

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lowell Ward 3, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_628; Page: 54B

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowell, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1876
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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