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Michael Whalen 1830–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1830

Birth Location: Nova Scotia

Death Date: 24 Sep 1916

Death Location: Newfoundland, Canada

Father:

Mother: Margaret Murphy

Spouse(s): Margaret Mcdonald

Children(s): James Whalen, Mary Whelan

The story of Michael Whalen began in 1830 in Nova Scotia. In 1871, Michael Whalen resided in Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1881, Michael Whalen resided in Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Michael Whalen married Margaret Mcdonald, and had children including James Alexander Whalen, Mary Jean Whelan. Michael Whalen passed away in 1916 in Newfoundland, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Michael Whalen began in 1830 in Nova Scotia.
  • In 1871, Michael Whalen resided in Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1881, Michael Whalen resided in Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Michael Whalen married Margaret Mcdonald, and had children including James Alexander Whalen, Mary Jean Whelan.
  • Michael Whalen passed away in 1916 in Newfoundland, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Margaret Murphy
1807–1880
Birth Location: Cape John, Pictou Co., NS
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Mcdonald
1842–
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
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Children(s)

James Whalen
1871–
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
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Mary Whelan
1872–
Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Michael Whalen's Ancestors

Self
Michael Whalen
1830–1916
Birth Place: Nova Scotia
Parents
Margaret Murphy
1807–1880
Cape John, Pictou Co., NS
Grandparents
Patrick Murphy
1758–1816
Old Ross Parish, Wexford, Ireland
Catherine Maillard
1772–1855
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Pierre Maillard
1738–1814
Elizabeth Gretteau
1746–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Whalen's Descendants

1.
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Michael Whalen (26 May 1830–24 Sep 1916) m. Margaret Mcdonald (abt 1842–)
  1. 1. James (Alexander) Whalen 1871–
    1. 1. Mathew Connell 1872–
  2. 2. Mary (Jean) Whelan 1872–

Michael Whalen's Timeline

6 Records

1830
26 May 1830
Birth of Michael Whalen in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
1871
1871
Age 41
Michael Whalen resided here in Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
1881
Age 51
Michael Whalen resided here in Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 61
Michael Whalen resided here in Pictou Town Ward 3, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pictou Town Ward 3, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 71
Michael Whalen resided here in Pictou (Town/Ville), Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pictou (Town/Ville), Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
1916
24 Sep 1916
Age 86
Death of Michael Whalen in Newfoundland, Canada
Newfoundland, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1830
    Event Place: Nova Scotia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Pictou Town Ward 3, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6319; Family No: 123
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13175; Page: 77; Family No: 391
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10559; Page: 31; Family No: 118
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Pictou (TownVille), Pictou, Nova Scotia; Page: 3; Family No: 31
    [5] Newfoundland, Canada, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1850-1949, PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR); Newfoundland, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10559; Page: 31; Family No: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Pictou, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13175; Page: 77; Family No: 391

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Pictou Town Ward 3, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Pictou Town Ward 3, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6319; Family No: 123

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Pictou (TownVille), Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Pictou (Town/Ville), Pictou, Nova Scotia; Page: 3; Family No: 31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Newfoundland, Canada
    Record Source: Newfoundland, Canada, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1850-1949, PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR); Newfoundland, Canada
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