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Michael O'Donnell 1878–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1878

Birth Location: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1934

Death Location: Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Edward O'Donnell

Mother: Elizabeth Shoemaker

Spouse(s): Ida Hawk, Jane Fosbrink

Children(s): James O'Donnell, Eleanor O'Donnell, Emma O'Donnell, Michael Jr

The story of Michael O'Donnell began in 1878 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Michael O'Donnell resided in Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Michael O'Donnell resided in Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA. Michael O'Donnell married Ida M Hawk, Jane Fosbrink, and had children including Eleanor Ruth O Donnell, Emma Katherine O Donnell, James M Mick O Donnell, Michael Ray O Donnell Jr. Michael O'Donnell passed away in 1934 in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Michael O'Donnell began in 1878 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Michael O'Donnell resided in Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Michael O'Donnell resided in Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Michael O'Donnell married Ida M Hawk, Jane Fosbrink, and had children including Eleanor Ruth O Donnell, Emma Katherine O Donnell, James M Mick O Donnell, Michael Ray O Donnell Jr.
  • Michael O'Donnell passed away in 1934 in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward O'Donnell
1841–1902
Birth Location: Ireland
EO
Elizabeth Shoemaker
1850–1917
Birth Location: Wellersburg, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Ida Hawk
1892–1937
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IH
Jane Fosbrink
1874–1952
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JF

Children(s)

James O'Donnell
1919–1989
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JO
Eleanor O'Donnell
1922–1999
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EO
Emma O'Donnell
1924–1992
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EO
Michael Jr
1927–1997
Birth Location: South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
MJ

Michael O'Donnell's Ancestors

Self
Michael O'Donnell
1878–1934
Birth Place: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Edward O'Donnell
1841–1902
Ireland
Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Shoemaker
1850–1917
Wellersburg, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Shoemaker
1824–1893
Southampton, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Catherine (Heffley) Zufall
1829–1904
Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Shoemaker
1794–1874
Mary Stiger
1795–1878
Heffley
1800–
John Zufall
1810–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Shoemaker
1773–1834
Margaret Cunards
1779–1837
William (Stiger)
1775–
Mary ?
1775–

Michael O'Donnell's Descendants

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Michael O'Donnell (10 May 1878–18 Feb 1934) m. Ida (M) Hawk (Sep 1892–22 Apr 1937) m. Jane Fosbrink (16 September 1874–15 November 1952)
  1. 1. James (M "Mick") O'Donnell 1919–1989
  2. 2. Eleanor (Ruth) O'Donnell 1922–1999 m. Bernard (B) Page 1920–1975
    1. 1. Robert (E.) Page 1945–2011
  3. 3. Emma (Katherine) O'Donnell 1924–1992 m. Lawrence (E) Swift 1920–1981
    1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Swift 1942–2006
  4. 4. Michael ("Ray" O'Donnell) Jr 1927–1997

Michael O'Donnell's Timeline

9 Records

1878
10 May 1878
Birth of Michael O'Donnell in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
1901
1 Aug 1901
Age 23
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Connellsville Ward 5, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Connellsville Ward 5, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Connellsville Ward 4, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Connellsville Ward 4, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Michael O'Donnell resided here in South Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
South Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
18 Feb 1934
Age 56
Death of Michael O'Donnell in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
13 Sep 1934
Age 56
Michael O'Donnell - Probate in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1878
    Event Place: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 015501-018500
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Connellsville Ward 4, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1568; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 12
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 2341775
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Page: 535B; Enumeration District: 058
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0185; FHL microfilm: 1241487
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Connellsville Ward 5, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1344; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1375357
    [7] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Page: 535B; Enumeration District: 058

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0185; FHL microfilm: 1241487

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1901
    Event Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Republic; Publication Date: 1 Aug 1901; Publication Place: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Connellsville Ward 5, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Connellsville Ward 5, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1344; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1375357

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Connellsville Ward 4, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Connellsville Ward 4, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1568; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 2341775

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1934
    Event Place: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 015501-018500
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Index to General Dockets For, Vol 1-24, 1888-1951; Author: Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Schuylkill County); Probate Place: Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1934
    Event Place: Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Index to General Dockets For, Vol 1-24, 1888-1951; Author: Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Schuylkill County); Probate Place: Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
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