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Matthew Thomas Donovan 1830–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1830

Birth Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Death Date: 29 Dec 1876

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

Father: Devine Donovan

Mother: Margaret Murphy

Spouse(s): Ellen Donovan

Children(s): Ella Burgoyne, Mary Donovan, John Donovan, Margaretta Donovan, Elizabeth Donovan, Eliza Donovan, Anna Donovan, Catherine Donovan, Katherine Donovan, Elizabeth Donovan

In 1830, Matthew Thomas Donovan entered the world in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, born to Devine Dennis Donovan And Margaret Murphy. Matthew Thomas Donovan married Ellen Donovan, and had children including Anna Maria Annie Donovan, Catherine Jane Katie Donovan, Eliza S Donovan, Elizabeth Eliza S Donovan, Elizabeth L Donovan, Ella J Burgoyne, 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 Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, born to Devine Dennis Donovan And Margaret Murphy.
  • Matthew Thomas Donovan married Ellen Donovan, and had children including Anna Maria Annie Donovan, Catherine Jane Katie Donovan, Eliza S Donovan, Elizabeth Eliza S Donovan, Elizabeth L Donovan, Ella J Burgoyne, 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

Devine Donovan
1800–1857
Birth Location: Ireland
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Margaret Murphy
1800–1847
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Ellen Donovan
1835–1891
Birth Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Children(s)

Ella Burgoyne
1860–1941
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
EB
Mary Donovan
1853–1902
Birth Location: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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John Donovan
1857–1904
Birth Location: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
JD
Margaretta Donovan
1859–1918
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Elizabeth Donovan
1864–1899
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
ED
Eliza Donovan
1865–
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
ED
Anna Donovan
1867–1867
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
AD
Catherine Donovan
1867–1869
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
CD
Katherine Donovan
1868–1947
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
KD
Elizabeth Donovan
1864–1899
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
ED

Matthew Donovan's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Donovan
1830–1876
Birth Place: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Parents
Devine Dennis Donovan
1800–1857
Ireland
Margaret Murphy
1800–1847
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 Donovan (Nov 1835–4 July 1891)
  1. 1. Ella (J) Burgoyne 1860–1941 m. John (J) Burgoyne 1857–1924
    1. 1. William (E) Burgoyne 1870–1925 m. Elizabeth Burgoyne 1885–1961
      1. 1. Cathleen Burgoyne 1911–1970 m. Mary Blunt 1910–1971
        1. 1. Mary (E.) Smith 1930–1998 m. Spiffy 1929–2004
        2. 2. Joan Blunt 1931–2021 m. Domenic (Albert) Caledonia 1930–1999
        3. 3. John (J. JB) Blunt 1935–2010 m. Cynthia (R.) Bailey 1939–2024
        4. 4. Ann (Louise "Nancy") Blunt 1933–2022 m. Donald (Joseph) Roy 1932–2025
      2. 2. William Burgoyne 1912–1993 m. Virginia (Rose) Bergeron 1916–2012
        1. 1. William (Edward Burgoyne) III 1944–2001
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Grace Ann) Burgoyne 1919–1990 m. Everett Palm 1919–1989
      4. 4. John ("Jack") Burgoyne 1916–1999 m. Dorothy M 1917–1950 m. Mary (K) McLane 1928–
        1. 1. Bevalie (Ann) Burgoyne 1940–1958
    2. 2. Loretta (A) Burgone 1889–1973 m. John (Joseph) Kelley 1887–1957
      1. 1. Frederick (Joseph) Kelley 1925–1975
      2. 2. Paul (Francis) Kelley 1927–1989
      3. 3. Robert (Gerard) Kelley 1922–2008
      4. 4. John (Joseph Kelley) Jr 1921–1921
    3. 3. Leo (Joseph) Burgoyne 1889–1956
    4. 4. Albert (Matthew) Burgoyne 1893–1971
    5. 5. Ella (M) Burgoyne 1888–1977
    6. 6. Grace (C) Burgone 1898–1951
    7. 7. Mildred (G) Burgone 1901–1995
    8. 8. John (W) Burgoyne 1902–1976
    9. 9. Ella (M) Burgoyne 1888–1942
    10. 10. George (F) Burgoyne 1898–1900
  2. 2. Mary (F.) Donovan 1853–1902
  3. 3. John (J.) Donovan 1857–1904
  4. 4. Margaretta (M.) Donovan 1859–1918
  5. 5. Elizabeth (L.) Donovan 1864–1899
  6. 6. Eliza (S.) Donovan 1865–
  7. 7. Anna (Maria (Annie)) Donovan 1867–1867
  8. 8. Catherine (Jane (Katie)) Donovan 1867–1869
  9. 9. Katherine Donovan 1868–1947
  10. 10. Elizabeth ((Eliza) S) Donovan 1864–1899

Matthew Donovan's Timeline

10 Records

1830
10 May 1830
Birth of Matthew Thomas Donovan in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
1830
14 May 1830
Matthew Thomas Donovan was baptized in Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
1852
1852
Age 22
Matthew Thomas Donovan was employed in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 25
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 33
Matthew Thomas Donovan resided here in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
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, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1876
29 Dec 1876
Age 46
Matthew Thomas Donovan was employed in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Middlesex County, 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: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [4] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [5] Massachusetts, 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, Town and Vital Records
    [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_; Page: ; Image: .
    [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, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_507; Page: 633; Image: 637; Family History Library Film: 803507
    [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; 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; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 09151 02

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1847
    Event Place: Boston
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, 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: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1847

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1854
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, 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

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_507; Page: 633; Image: 637; Family History Library Film: 803507

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1876
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowell, Massachusetts
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Massachusetts; Enlistment date: 12 Jul 1861.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1876
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    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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