Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Marriage: John J Walsh & Mary Gibney

On this day 22 July 1941, which was a Tuesday John J Walsh married Mary Gibney in the Pro Cathedral, Marlborough Street, Dublin.

Mary Rose (Molly) Gibney is Dermot's first cousin once removed.

Common ancestors:
William Egan and Rose Duffy are Dermot's great grandparents and Mary Rose's grandparents.

William Egan (1861-1905) married Rose Duffy (1863-1949)
their daughter Emily Egan (1886-1959) married Patrick Gibney (1876-1955)
their daughter Mary Rose (Molly) Gibney (1912-2003)

The transcription reads:
John J Walsh, bachelor, assistant manager, residing at 63 O'Connell Street, Waterford
Father: James Walsh, RIC
Mary Gibney, spinster, school teacher, residing at 28 Gardiners Place
Father: Patrick Gibney, traveller
Witnesses: Morgan Walsh and Nan Gibney (Mary Rose's younger sister)

Monday, 20 July 2020

Mary Dunne (1846-1918)

Mary Dunne (1837-1918) is Dermot's 2nd great grandmother.
I have very little information about Mary, she was born in County Kildare and her father's name was Patrick Dunne.
Her year of birth is unclear, on the official documents I have, it could be any one of the following:
1844 - on her marriage registration, shown as being 20 years old
1846 - on her death registration, shown as being 56 years old
1849 - on the 1901 census

Dermot is descended through:

*      her son, Richard Boushell (1867-1951), who married Ellen Byrne (1872-1925)

*      their son, Patrick Boushell (1895-1969), who married Helen Clare Egan (1899-1986)

*      their daughter, Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974) who married Gerald Westhoff

*      Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff

May 1864

Mary married Patrick Boushell on 31 May 1864 in St David's, Naas, Co Kildare.

April 1865

Birth of son Patrick (1865-????)

March 1867

Birth of son Richard (1867-1951)

November 1868

Birth of daughter Mary

1869

Death of daughter Mary - age 1

November 1870

Birth of son Benjamin (1870-1952)

May 1873

Birth of daughter Bridget Mary (1873-1943)

May 1873

Birth of son James (1873-1876)

Feb 1875

Birth of daughter Anna (1875-1951)

1876

Death of son James - age 3

March 1877

Birth of son Joseph (1877-1918)

May 1879

Birth of son Thomas (1879-1958)

April 1881

Birth of son John (1881-1968)

April 1883

Birth of daughter Elizabeth (1883-1959)

March 1885

Birth of daughter Catherine (1885-1960)

March 1901

Living in Main Street West, Naas, Co Kildare

  • Patrick Boushell, age 62, shoemaker, born in Co Kildare
  • Mary Boushell, age 52, born in Co Kildare
  • Ben Boushell, age 29, shoemaker, born in Co Kildare
  • Bride Boushell, age 27, domestic servant, born in Co Kildare
  • Anna Boushell, age 25, boot machinest, born in Co Kildare
  • Joe Boushell, age 23, shoemaker, born in Co Kildare
  • Tom Boushell, age 21, shoemaker, born in Co Kildare
  • John Boushell, age 19, shoemaker, born in Co Kildare
  • Lizzie Boushell, age 17, shop assistant, born in Co Kildare
  • Kate Boushell, age 15, shop assistant, born in Co Kildare
March 1902

Mary died on 17 March 1902, age 56, the cause of her death is given as probably bronchitis and the informant was her son Benjamin.

Children

Patrick (1865-????)
Richard (1867-1951) - married Ellen Byrne in 1892
Mary (1868-1869)
Benjamin (1870-1952) - never married
Bridget Mary (1873-1943) - never married
James (1873-1876)
Anna (1875-1951) - never married
Joseph (1877-1918) - never married
Thomas (1879-1958) - never married
John (1881-1968) - never married
Elizabeth (1883-1959) - never married
Catherine (1885-1960) - never married

 


 

 

Friday, 17 July 2020

Marriage: Henry Westhoff & Johanna Fleming

On this day, 17 July 1892, which was a Sunday, Henry Westhoff (1869-1920), Dermot's 2nd great uncle married Johanna Fleming (1871-1954) in St Alphonsus church in Liverpool.

Henricum Westhoff of 26 Skirving Street, son of Joannis Westhoff
Johannam Fleming, of 59 Lemon Street, daughter of Edwardi Fleming
Witnesses:
Frederico Westhoff of 26 Skirving Street (Henry's brother)
Elisabeth Fleming of 59 Lemon Street (Johanna's sister)

Common ancestors:
John Jacob Westhoff who married Mary Ann Mooney are the parents of Henry and the 2nd greatgrandparents of Dermot.

Monday, 13 July 2020

John Lloyd (1829-1876)

John (1829-1876) is Dermot's 2nd great grandfather.He was born in October 1829 in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire to John and Jane (Higgon) Lloyd.

Dermot is descended through:

*      his daughter, Mary Jane Lloyd (1868-1915) who married John Roche (1867-1950)

*      their daughter, Frances Roche (1902-1966) who married Edward Westhoff (1902-1957)

*      their son, Gerald Westhoff (1928-2012) who married Mary Carmel Boushell (1926-1974)

*      Dermot Edward Patrick Westhoff

October 1829

John was baptised on 25 October 1829 in St Thomas, Haverfordwest. His parents’ names are given as John and Jane Lloyd, living at Barn Street and his father’s occupation is given as butcher.

June 1841

Living at Barn Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

*      John Lloyd – age 55, born in Pembrokeshire, Wales

*      Jane Lloyd – age 40, born in Pembrokeshire, Wales

*      John Lloyd – age 12, born in Pembrokeshire, Wales

*      William Lloyd, age 10, born in Pembrokeshire, Wales

*      Jane Lloyd – age 8, born in Pembrokeshire, Wales

*      Joseph Lloyd – age 6, born in Pembrokeshire, Wales

*      Isaac Lloyd – age 9 months, born in Pembrokeshire, Wales

*      Mary Propert – age 20, born in Pembrokeshire, Wales

August 1850

John married Betsy Richards on 15 August 1850 in St Mary’s, Cardigan, Cardiganshire.

John Lloyd, bachelor, moulder. Father: John Lloyd, butcher

Betsy Richards, spinster. Father: Thomas Richards, labourer

Witnesses: Eynon Richards and James Evans

March 1851

Birth of daughter Sarah Lloyd (1851-1906)

John and Jane were now living at Eben Lane, St Marys, Cardiganshire, Wales with their daughter Sarah, who was just 3 weeks old and Betsy's widowed mother Margaret.

August 1853

Birth of son Thomas Lloyd (1853-????)

April 1861

John and Betsy had moved to Liverpool and are now living at 12 Silver Street, Liverpool, Lancashire with their daughter Sarah and son Thomas. John's occupation is given as journeyman iron and brass moulder.

December 1864

Death of wife Betsy (Richards) Lloyd - age 43

July 1865

John married Mary Connolly on 1 July 1865 in Christ Church, Liverpool, Lancashire

John Lloyd, widower, moulder, living at 19 Gerard Street. Father John Lloyd, butcher

Mary Conley, spinster, living at 90 Paul Street. Father Patrick Conley, labourer

Witnesses: Patrick Fray and Mary Ann Martin

August 1866

Birth of son John Lloyd (1866-1870)

July 1868

Birth of daughter Mary Jane Lloyd (1868-1915)

December 1870

Death of son John - age 4

April 1871

John and Mary are living at Gerard Street, Liverpool, Lancashire with Thomas (John's son from previous marriage) and their daughter Mary Jane.

January 1874

Birth of son James Lloyd (1874-????)

May 1876

Birth of son Joseph (1876-1878)

September 1876

John died age 46 on 15 September 1876 and was buried on 19 September 1976 in Liverpool, Lancashire.

 

Children

Spouse 1: Betsy Richards (1821-1864)

Sarah Lloyd (1851-1906) married John Henry Owen

Thomas Lloyd (1853-????) married Mary Landrigan

Spouse 2: Mary Connolly (1843-????)

John Lloyd (1866-1870)

Mary Jane Lloyd (1868-1915)

James Lloyd (1874-????)

Joseph Lloyd (1876-1878)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, 10 July 2020

Baptism: Fanny Mason (1851-1932) & Hannah Mason (1853-1854)

On this day 10 July 1853, which was a Sunday there was a double baptism in St Michael's church in Coppenhall, Cheshire.

My 2nd great grandmother, Fanny Mason and 3rd great aunt Hannah Mason were baptised.

The baptism record gives the date of birth of Fanny, but unfortunately not of Hannah. It shows they lived in Monks Coppenhall and that William was a labourer.

William and Mary (Walley) Mason were the parents of Fanny and Hannah and my 3rd great grandparents.

William Mason married Mary Walley (3rd great grandparents)
Fanny Mason married Abraham Hemmings (2nd great grandparents)
Clara Ann Hemmings married John Meakin (great grandparents)
Brenda Meakin marrried Eric Hooley (grandparents)
Sheila Hooley married John Wain (parents)
Judith Yvonne (Wain) Westhoff

Wednesday, 8 July 2020

Macclesfield: 108 Steps

I saw a picture recently of the 108 steps, which reminded me of Macclesfield and where I grew up. I walked up and down these steps many times.

Here is a view from the top of the 108 steps, which climb from Waters Green to Churchside next to St Michael's Church.


And here are "the boys" in June 2013 standing at the bottom of them