PARENTS

John Martin & Bridget Ward

Birth, Marriage and Death Dates: unknown

Occupation. Tenant farmers in Rushestown, civil parish of Killian, District (aka Union) of Mountbellew, County Galway, Ireland. In 1866 (birth registration of Catherine), John was listed as labourer (usually meaning land holdings of less than 4 acres). By 1889 (Catherine's marriage registration), he was a landholder.

About the land>>>

CHILDREN

Note that England did not require the civil registration of births in Ireland till January 1864 [1]. This may be why birth records were not found for Patrick and Peter Martin, assuming they were the oldest sons. But...?

Patrick Martin

What we think we know: lived in Boston; had two "beautiful" daughters who visited St. Louis and met Katie Dunne [Collins] before she returned to Ireland in late 1930. The photo here was taken in St. Louis, probably in the late 1920s or 1930.

This profile may or may not be "our" Uncle Pat, but it was the only likely Patrick Martin in the Boston area in 1930. And he had two daughters who were of an age to have visited St. Louis in the late 1920s.

Born about 1864 in Ireland. Emigrated to the US about 1883, and became a US citizen. Married about 1890, to Delia [last name], who also emigrated from Ireland in 1883.

1910 Census. Living with wife and six children at 127 Marcella St, Boston MA, next door to Rose Ward (widow) and her three children -- cousins??? Working as a track walker for the St [street?] Railway.

1930 Census. Widowed and retired, living at 102 Fisher Av, (Jamaica Plains) Boston MA, with 6 of his seven children.

Mary Ann (b. about 1893, not at home in 1930)

Bernard (b. abt. 1898, shoemaker in 1930)

Helen G (b. abt. 1902, shoemaker in 1930)

William F (b. abt. 1904, bond salesman in 1930)

Catherine (b. abt. 1906, telephone operator at bakery in 1930)

James H (b. about 1909)

Francis P (b. about 1921)

 

Peter Martin

"Uncle Pete from Ohio" is a mystery. All that exists is this photo, taken in St. Louis about 1930.

 

 

Catherine Martin Dunne

Born. 28 December 1866, her birth registered at Rushestown, District of Mount Bellew. Married 16 Jun 1889 to Michael Dunne, in Newbridge, at the Catholic Chapel in Mount Bellew. Died 25 Nov 1944 of "senile decline" in Ballaghduff, County Galway. (See also Catherine & Her Sisters: annual holiday at Salt Hill.)

Children (complete details here>>>):

Ellen Dunne Price

John Dunne

Michael Dunne

Bridget Dunne Price

Mary Dunne Stephens

Patrick Dunne

Margaret Dunne Hession

Catherine Dunne Collins

Lizzie Dunne Kilmartin

 

Honoria "Nora" Martin Crehan

Born 13 Feb 1868, birth registered in Rushestown, District of Mount Bellew. (See also Catherine & Her Sisters: annual holiday at Salt Hill.)

Children:

Mary Crehan

 

Michael Martin

Born 1 Sept 1870, birth registered in Rushestown, District of Mount Bellew. Migrated to St Louis, Missouri, USA on RMS Carmania destined for the residence of his cousin Thomas Dunne on 2206 S. 12th St, St Louis MO. He had $10 to his name. His niece Ellen (aka Helen) and 8 other residents of Kilkerrin were also on board:

• John Owens (age 20), with Maggie Walsh (age 24, visiting only) both headed for Mrs Owens, NYC, his sister and her cousin.
• Delia Rooney (age 24, visiting her sister Mrs Ryan, Newark NJ), Mary Gibney (age 23, also visiting Mrs. Ryan in Newark)
• Nora Stephens (age 18, headed for sister Lizzie Stephens, NYC)
• Catherine Treacy (age 23) and Daniel Connelly (age 23), both headed for cousin Jas Connelly, NYC)
• Patrick Ryan (age 22), headed for cousin Jno White, Chicago Illinois

 

Married:

1910 US Census. Living at 1305 Merchant Court (? writing illegible), Ward 8, Dist. 133, St. Louis MO. Boarding with the widow Delia Burg (age 43), her daughters Honora (age 15) and Margaret (age 11), and son Christopher (age 8), along with fellow boarders Patrick Cummings, William O'Brien, Timothy Connelly. He was working as a motorman on a street car. He could read and write. This record assumed to be the correct one because it best matches Michael's birth date and give his immigration date as 1907.

1920, 1930 US Census. No records found.

Children: unknown

Died: Dec 1961. Buried at Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis MO, 15 Dec 1961 (Section 020, Lot 2320)

Mary Bridget Martin Coughlin

[This sister always referred to as Mary, but the birth record I have names her Bridget. I'm assuming these are one and the same.]

Born 26 August 1872, birth registered in Rushestown, District of Mount Bellew. Married to Peter Coughlin, at Newbridge, 6 Feb 1893. Peter was a farmer. (See also Catherine & Her Sisters: annual holiday at Salt Hill.)

Peter Coughlin worked in a local quarry to help make ends meet. He was thought to be a member of the IRA and died in the early 20th century.

Children:

Michael Coughlin

Did not marry. Did not emigrate.

Bridget Coughlin

Did not marry. Did not emigrate.

John Coughlin

Migrated to St Louis, Missouri USA before 1930.

1930 Census. Living at 5642 Theodosia Ave, St Louis MO with his cousin Bridget Dunne Price and her family. (He moved out in 1932 when their fourth son Patrick was born.) He was working as a carpenter.

Updated 10.20.09

NOTES

Most of this information was found in records unearthed by Paddy and Josephine Collins.

[1] Source: James R Reilly CGRS. "Is There More in Griffith's Valuation Than Just Names?" online

[2] Source: from Origins Network