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William Farrell 1840–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jun 1840

Birth Location: Mayo, Ireland

Death Date: 27 Aug 1907

Death Location: Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Farrell

Mother: Bridget Gerrity

Spouse(s): Mary McAndrew

Children(s): John Farrell, William Jr., Mary Farrell, Catherine Farrell, Martin Farrell, Catherine Farrell

The story of William Farrell began in 1840 in Mayo, Ireland. In 1870, William Farrell resided in Olyphant Blakely, Olyphant, Luzerne, Pennsylvania,. William Farrell married Mary Mcandrew, and had children including Catherine Farrell, John Farrell, Martin Farrell, Mary Ann Farrell, William Farrell Jr. William Farrell passed away in 1907 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Farrell began in 1840 in Mayo, Ireland.
  • In 1870, William Farrell resided in Olyphant Blakely, Olyphant, Luzerne, Pennsylvania,.
  • William Farrell married Mary Mcandrew, and had children including Catherine Farrell, John Farrell, Martin Farrell, Mary Ann Farrell, William Farrell Jr.
  • William Farrell passed away in 1907 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Farrell's Ancestors

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William Farrell
1840–1907
Birth Place: Mayo, Ireland
Parents
John Farrell
1810–
County Galway, Ireland
Bridget Gerrity
1810–
County Galway, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Farrell's Descendants

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William Farrell (2 Jun 1840–27 Aug 1907) m. Mary McAndrew (abt. 1835–15 Aug 1888)
  1. 1. John Farrell 1856–1913 m. Margaret (Agnes) Burke 1862–1942 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Farrelly 1856–1903
    1. 1. Robert (Emmett Farrell) SR 1888–1960 m. Eva (La Verne) Hall 1889–1983
      1. 1. Robert (Emmet Farrell) Jr. 1917–1980 m. Mary (Grace) Boleky 1916–1995
        1. 1. Wayne (Robert) Farrell 1940–1984 m. Lonnie (Jean) Holtcamp 1945–1996
        2. 2. Dennis (Bruce) Farrell 1938–2015 m. Jessie (Anne) Kleinsteuber 1939–1984
    2. 2. Theresa (Elizabeth) Farrell 1879–1964
    3. 3. Nora ((Ellen)) Farrell 1884–1968
    4. 4. Sharlot ((Charlotte)) Farrell 1893–1903
    5. 5. Mary ((Mamie)) Farrell 1878–1960
    6. 6. Preston Farrell 1900–
  2. 2. William (Farrell) Jr. 1869–
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Farrell 1859–1934
  4. 4. Catherine Farrell 1860–
  5. 5. Martin Farrell 1860–1870
  6. 6. Catherine Farrell 1864–1943

William Farrell's Timeline

6 Records

1840
2 Jun 1840
Birth of William Farrell in Mayo, Ireland
Mayo, Ireland
1870
1870
Age 30
William Farrell resided here in Olyphant Blakely, Olyphant, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Olyphant Blakely, Olyphant, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
William Farrell resided here in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1899
1899
Age 59
William Farrell was married
None
1900
1900
Age 60
William Farrell resided here in Scranton Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1907
27 Aug 1907
Age 67
Death of William Farrell in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1840
    Event Place: Mayo, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1899
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1856
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Olyphant Blakely, Olyphant, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Olyphant Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1364; Page: 213A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scranton Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1907
    Event Place: Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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