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Michael Dwyer 1851–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1851

Birth Location: Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland

Death Date: 3 October 1909

Death Location: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Timothy Dwyer

Mother: Catherine Purcell

Spouse(s): Catherine Collins, Mary Waters

Children(s): Mary Dwyer, John Dwyer, Mary Dwyer, Elizabeth Dwyer, Mary Dwyer, Helen Dwyer

In 1851, Michael Dwyer entered the world in Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland, born to Timothy E Dwyer And Catherine Kate Purcell. Michael Dwyer married Catherine Collins, Mary Waters, and had children including Elizabeth Dwyer, Helen C Dwyer, John Dwyer, Mary Agnes Dwyer, Mary C Dwyer, Mary Dwyer. Michael Dwyer passed away in 1909 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1851, Michael Dwyer entered the world in Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland, born to Timothy E Dwyer And Catherine Kate Purcell.
  • Michael Dwyer married Catherine Collins, Mary Waters, and had children including Elizabeth Dwyer, Helen C Dwyer, John Dwyer, Mary Agnes Dwyer, Mary C Dwyer, Mary Dwyer.
  • Michael Dwyer passed away in 1909 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael Dwyer's Ancestors

Self
Michael Dwyer
1851–1909
Birth Place: Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland
Parents
Timothy E Dwyer
1832–1895
County Cork, Ireland
Catherine ((Kate)) Purcell
1824–1887
Inchigeelagh, Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
Michael Dwyer
1806–1867
Kilmichael Parish, County Cork, Ireland
Anne ((Nancy)) Taylor
1805–
County Cork, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Joanna Downey
1784–1869
John Taylor
1770–
Ellen Maher
1769–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Dwyer's Descendants

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Michael Dwyer (13 Nov 1851–3 October 1909) m. Catherine Collins (1863–26 Oct 1891) m. Mary Waters (09 Dec 1867–29 Aug 1902)
  1. 1. Mary (Agnes) Dwyer 1890–1959 m. Francis (Joseph "Frank" Cooney) Sr 1887–1953
    1. 1. Mary (A) Cooney 1913–2013 m. Kenneth (Welles Cotton) Sr 1913–2002
    2. 2. Francis (J "Frank" Cooney) JR 1911– m. Ruth (A) O'Keefe 1913–1979
  2. 2. John Dwyer 1891–1891
  3. 3. Mary (C) Dwyer 1889–1912
  4. 4. Elizabeth Dwyer 1893–1900
  5. 5. Mary Dwyer 1895–1900
  6. 6. Helen (C) Dwyer 1895–1987 m. Joseph (Aloysius) Caffrey 1891–1974
    1. 1. eileen (p caffrey) +* 1925–2020 m. John (James) Wyrough 1922–1992
    2. 2. Joseph (Dwyer) Caffrey 1928–1939

Michael Dwyer's Timeline

5 Records

1851
13 Nov 1851
Birth of Michael Dwyer in Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland
Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland
1851
13 Nov 1851
Michael Dwyer was baptized in Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland
1895
1895
Age 44
Michael Dwyer resided here in Orange Ward 4, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Orange Ward 4, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
Michael Dwyer resided here in Newark Ward 7, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark Ward 7, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1909
3 October 1909
Age 58
Death of Michael Dwyer in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1851
    Event Place: Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 7, Essex, New Jersey; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240964
    [2] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04797 04

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1851
    Event Place: Cork, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04797 04

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 7, Essex, New Jersey; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240964

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Orange Ward 4, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newark Ward 7, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 7, Essex, New Jersey; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240964

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rea
    Record Source: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04797 / 04

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 October 1909
    Event Place: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

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