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Michael O'Donnell 1909 – 1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1909

Birth Location: Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 2 Feb 1985

Death Location: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: James O'Donnell

Mother: Ellen McLaughlin

Spouse(s): Julia McCarthy

Children(s):

In 1909, Michael O'Donnell entered the world in Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland, born to James O'Donnell and Ellen McLaughlin. In 1911, Michael O'Donnell resided in Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland. Michael O'Donnell married Julia McCarthy. Michael O'Donnell passed away in 1985 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Michael O'Donnell entered the world in Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland, born to James O'Donnell and Ellen McLaughlin.
  • In 1911, Michael O'Donnell resided in Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland.
  • Michael O'Donnell married Julia McCarthy.
  • Michael O'Donnell passed away in 1985 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael O'Donnell's Ancestors

Self
Michael O'Donnell
1909 – 1985
Birth Place: Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland
Parents
James O'Donnell
1855 –
Carndonagh, Ireland
Ellen McLaughlin
1869 –
Grandparents
JOHN O'Donnell
1831 – 1896
County Donegal, Ireland
Bridget (Biddy) Nelson
1824 – 1920
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
O'Donnell
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael O'Donnell's Timeline

6 Records

1909
9 Jul 1909
Birth of Michael O'Donnell in Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland
Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland
1911
2 April 1911
Age 2
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland
Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland
1930
1930
Age 21
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
1935
1935
Age 26
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Michael O'Donnell resided here in Salem, Essex County, MA
Salem, Essex County, MA
1985
2 Feb 1985
Age 76
Death of Michael O'Donnell in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1909
    Event Place: Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1589; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 5-348
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Number: 020-05-1253; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 902; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 253; Image: 1094.0.
    [6] Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
    [7] Boston Passenger Lists, 1820-1943, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: 333
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Web: Ireland, Census, 1911, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 April 1911
    Event Place: Carndonagh, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Web: Ireland, Census, 1911, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Boston Passenger Lists, 1820-1943, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: 333

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 902; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 253; Image: 1094.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1589; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 5-348

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Salem, Essex County, MA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1589; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 5-348

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Londonderry, Ireland
    Record Source: Boston Passenger Lists, 1820-1943, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: 333

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, MA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Moville, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Boston Passenger Lists, 1820-1943, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943; Microfilm Serial: T938; Microfilm Roll: 333

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1985
    Event Place: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 020-05-1253; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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