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Michael Kavanagh 1907–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Sep 1907

Birth Location: Flatrock, Newfoundland

Death Date: 11 June 1968

Death Location: Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Father: Michael Kavanagh

Mother: Rebecca Kavanagh

Spouse(s): Ruth Merck

Children(s): Kevin Kavanagh, Mary Kavanagh

In 1907, Michael Kavanagh entered the world in Flatrock, Newfoundland, born to Michael Kavanagh And Rebecca Becky Power Kavanagh. In 1921, Michael Kavanagh resided in Flatrock, St. John's East, Newfoundland, Canada. In 1940, Michael Kavanagh established residence. Michael Kavanagh married Ruth June Merck, and had children including Kevin Paul Kavanagh, Mary Lou Theresa Kavanagh, Michael Kavanagh, Ruth Kavanagh. Michael Kavanagh passed away in 1968 in Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Michael Kavanagh entered the world in Flatrock, Newfoundland, born to Michael Kavanagh And Rebecca Becky Power Kavanagh.
  • In 1921, Michael Kavanagh resided in Flatrock, St. John's East, Newfoundland, Canada.
  • In 1940, Michael Kavanagh established residence.
  • Michael Kavanagh married Ruth June Merck, and had children including Kevin Paul Kavanagh, Mary Lou Theresa Kavanagh, Michael Kavanagh, Ruth Kavanagh.
  • Michael Kavanagh passed away in 1968 in Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael Kavanagh's Ancestors

Self
Michael Kavanagh
1907–1968
Birth Place: Flatrock, Newfoundland
Parents
Michael Kavanagh
1870–1946
Bell Island, Newfoundland
Rebecca ("Becky" Power) Kavanagh
1886–1969
Newfoundland, Newfoundland, Canada
Grandparents
Thomas Power
1849–1931
Flatrock
Mary (Ann Boone) Power
1862–1942
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland
Great-Grandparents
Cornelius 1814
1814–
Rebecca 1820
1818–
John Jr.
1823–1898
Johanna Purcell
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Power
1794–
Thomas 1778
1778–
Mary (Skimmington)
1803–
John Sr.
1783–1868
Ann REVIEW
1785–
George Butt
1783–1853
Mary 1802
1802–1838

Michael Kavanagh's Descendants

1.
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Michael Kavanagh (08 Sep 1907–11 June 1968) m. Ruth (June) Merck (29 Jun 1916–10 Nov 1999)
  1. 1. Kevin (Paul) Kavanagh 1951–2006
  2. 2. Mary (Lou Theresa) Kavanagh 1941–2019 m. Brendan (J) O'Neill 1936–1994

Michael Kavanagh's Timeline

4 Records

1907
08 Sep 1907
Birth of Michael Kavanagh in Flatrock, Newfoundland
Flatrock, Newfoundland
1921
1921
Age 14
Michael Kavanagh resided here in Flatrock, St. John's East, Newfoundland, Canada
Flatrock, St. John's East, Newfoundland, Canada
1940
1940
Age 33
Michael Kavanagh resided here
None
1968
11 June 1968
Age 61
Death of Michael Kavanagh in Verbank, Dutchess, NY
Verbank, Dutchess, NY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Sep 1907
    Event Place: Flatrock, Newfoundland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Newfoundland, Canada, Census, 1921, Newfoundland, Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation; Newfoundland, Canada
    [3] New York State, Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America; ,0.2772229,0.25924134

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Flatrock, St. John's East, Newfoundland, Canada
    Record Source: Newfoundland, Canada, Census, 1921, Newfoundland, Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation; Newfoundland, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Camby, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Verbank
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America; ,0.2772229,0.25924134

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 June 1968
    Event Place: Verbank, Dutchess, NY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York State, Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Poughkeepsie Journal; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America; ,0.2772229,0.25924134

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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