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The vanishing sons of Edward O'Donnell

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Gary

Gary Report 22 Sep 2007 13:21

I've tried Ancestry & searched the BMD but cannot find out what happened to three of my 2 x gt grandfathers sons.

Michael O'Donnell born Gateshead workhouse 24th April 1863 last known record 1871 Census at 32 Chandless Street.

Peter O'Donnell born 1864 Felling Shore Gateshead last known record 1881 Census, labourer, at 98 Devonshire Street.

Hugh O'Donnell born 1874 Gateshead last known record 1881 Census at 98 Devonshire Street.

Also Ann O'Donnell born 26th August 1867 Felling Shore Gateshead last known record 1881 Census. None of the marriages I've applied for locally are Ann's.

Losing one ancestor is careless, four is endlessly frustrating as I'm sure you all know any help gratefully received,

Julie

Julie Report 22 Sep 2007 13:24

Is this not Michael in the 1881

Michael O'Donnell
Relation: Son
Father's Name: John
Mother's Name: Catharine
Gender: Male
Where born: Gateshead, Durham, England

Civil Parish: Gateshead
County/Island: Durham
Country: England

Street address: 17 Grahamsley St Turnbulls Yard
Education:

Employment status: View Image

Registration district: Gateshead
Sub-registration district: Gateshead
ED, institution, or vessel: 31a
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Catharine O'Donnell 30
Charles O'Donnell 5
John O'Donnell 35
John O'Donnell 7
Mary Ann O'Donnell 3
Michael O'Donnell
Charles O'Niel 62

Nope thats not him this one is 10 months

kaz

kaz Report 22 Sep 2007 13:40

Hi is this them in 1881?

Household:


Peter O'DONNELL Household
Male

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Other Information:
Birth Year
Birthplace Felling, Northumberland, England
Age 17
Occupation Labourer
Marital Status U
Head of Household Edward O'DONNELL
Relation Son
Disability

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Source Information:
Dwelling 98 Devonshire Street
Census Place Gateshead, Durham, England
Family History Library Film 1342215
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 5040 / 118
Page Number 66



Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Edward O'DONNELL Head M Male 44 Ireland Labourer
Ellen O'DONNELL Wife M Female 47 Ireland
Peter O'DONNELL Son U Male 17 Felling, Northumberland, England Labourer
Mary O'DONNELL Daut U Female 15 Felling Scholar
Ann O'DONNELL Daut U Female 13 Felling Scholar
James O'DONNELL Son U Male 11 Gateshead Scholar
John O'DONNELL Son U Male 8 Gateshead Scholar
Hugh O'DONNELL Son U Male 6 Gateshead Scholar
Ellen O'DONNELL Daut U Female 4 Gateshead Scholar
Edward O'DONNELL Son U Male 2 Gateshead Scholar

kaz

kaz Report 22 Sep 2007 13:46

Michael O'Donnell Pedigree
Male


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Event(s):
Birth: 23 APR 1863

Christening: 29 APR 1863 St Joseph'S, Gateshead, Durham, England

Death:
Burial:


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Parents:
Father: Edvardi O'Donnell Family
Mother: Ellena Ward

Vera

Vera Report 22 Sep 2007 13:53

Hi,

Is this the family minus the ones you quoted..... I wonder if they emigrated??

1891 census

Name: Edwd O'Donnell
Age: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1834
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Ellen
Gender: Male
Where born: Ireland

Civil Parish: Gateshead
Ecclesiastical parish: Holy Trinity
County/Island: Durham
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View Image

Registration district: Gateshead
Sub-registration district: Gateshead
ED, institution, or vessel: 35
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Edward O'Donnell 10
Edwd O'Donnell 57
Ellen O'Donnell 55
Ellen O'Donnell 14
James O'Donnell 21
John O'Donnell 18
Mary O'Donnell 23


Regards Vera

kaz

kaz Report 22 Sep 2007 14:27

Found this Gary on find my past but i havnt got any credits left so cant view it, sorry, any good though?

Army List August 1878
Name Regiment
ODONNELL, M OFFICERS OF THE ARMY ON HALF PAY - QUARTERMASTERS VIEW

Gary

Gary Report 23 Sep 2007 14:43

Hi Kaz,
He'd be very young, but it's the first new possible lead I've had in a while. Thanks everyone who posted for your help. Gary