Mary Doyle (1847-1885)

Mary Doyle (1847-1885) is Dermot's 2nd great grandmother.
She married Joseph Horris (1838-1874) in 1864.

Dermot is descended through:
Her daughter Mary Horris (1874-1910), who married Edward James Westhoff (1867-1921)
Their son, Edward Westhoff (1902-1957), who married Frances Roche (1902-1966) in 1924
Their son, Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012), who married Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974) in 1953
Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff (1957-)

1847
Mary was born on 28 October 1847 to Michael and Mary (--?--) Doyle. She was baptised on 31 October 1847 in St. Anthony’s, Liverpool, her godparents are given as B. Walsh and Ann Mason (both names are unclear) the address is given as Hornby Lane.

1851
Mary was living with her parents and 2 sisters at 201 Vauxhall Road, Liverpool, Lancashire

• Michael Doyle – age 29, labourer in sugar warehouse, born in Ireland
• Mary Doyle – age 25, born in Ireland
• Margaret Doyle – age 5, born in Ireland
• Mary Doyle – age 3, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Catherine Doyle – age 2, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• James Doyle – age 3 months, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Bridget Ronan – age 15, house servant, born in Liverpool, Lancashire (visitor)

1861
To date I have not been able to find a census for this year.

1864
Mary married Joseph Horris at St Anthony’s, Liverpool on 15 May 1864. The record shows:
Joseph Horris, son of Owen and Ann
Mary Doyle, daughter of Michael and Mary
Witnesses: Patrick Furlong and Monica Hall

Birth of son Richard Horris (1864-1943)

1866
Birth of son Augustine Horris (1866-1891)

1868
Birth of daughter Ann Horris (1868-1957)

1871
The family were living at 61 Raymond Street.

• Joseph Horris – age 30, labourer, born in Ireland
• Mary Horris – age 24, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Richard Horris – age 7, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Agastaea Horris – age 5, born in Liverpool, Lancashire (should be Augustine)
• Ann Horris – age 3, born in Liverpool, Lancashire

Birth of daughter Monica Horris (1871-1874)

1874
Birth of daughter Mary Horris (1874-1910)
Death of husband Joseph Horris, age 34

1881
Mary is now living at House 6, 5 Court, Tatlock Street, Liverpool with her 4 children

• Mary Horris – age 33, born in Liverpool, Lancashire (widow)
• Richard Horris – age 17, corn miller, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Augustine Horris – age 15, printer, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Ann Horris – age 13, scholar, born in Liverpool, Lancashire
• Mary Horris – age 8, scholar, born in Liverpool, Lancashire

1885
Mary died age 37 at home, 112 Athol Street on 1 August 1885, the cause of death was given as phthisis. The informant of her death was her sister Margaret and she was buried on 5 August 1885 in Ford Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire