Edward Francis Donnelly b. 13 Oct 1872 Stockport, Cheshire, England d. Aft 1950 Prob Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA: Stan and Linda's Genealogy Website

1872 - Aft 1950 (78 years)

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Name	Edward Francis Donnelly [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
Birth	13 Oct 1872	Stockport, Cheshire, England [13, 14]
Gender	Male
Name	Ted
_UID	FD06ED174250B74EB609E0467F6600C42C36
Death	Aft 1950	Prob Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Notes	FreeBMD index - Births Sep 1874 Surname Given Name District Volume Page Donnelly Edward. Stockport 8a 71 http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=%2FDNjuFjWz7H8IA6nXqybUw&scan=1 1930 US Census - Syracuse, NY Dist 55 Wd8, Sheet 11A, line 44, dwelling 153A, family 233, lists Edward J., Donnelly, rents @ $22, 504 Oswego St, Waiter, Restaurant, age 54, widower, age 32 at first marriage, born Eng, both parents born Eng, imm to US in 1895, NA Occupation - ''Ring Spinner" 1881 British census, occ. Scholar, 9, 19 Brook St, Warrington, Lancashire, England Family History Library Film 134 1908 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 3796 / 22 Page Number 38 Per Sep 1950 obituary of brother, was living in Buffalo. Per 1953 Buffalo Directory, Edw. F. (Rosalie) slsmn, 316-1/2 Fargo av Buffalo - same person? (Medical):Obituary for his brother, Peter, in 1950 lists him as residing in Buffalo, NY.
Person ID	I155	broderick
Last Modified	4 Feb 2023

Father	Michael Donnelly, b. 15 Nov 1843 or 1847, Louisburgh, Mayo, Connacht, Ireland d. 19 Sep 1906, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (Age 59 years)
Mother	Catherine Murray, b. 1848, Stockport, Cheshire, England d. 14 Mar 1917, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (Age 69 years)
Marriage	8 Aug 1866	St. Joseph's Church, St. Petersgate, Stockport, Cheshire, England [15, 16, 17, 18]
Family ID	F41	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family 1 Sarah Murtagh, b. Abt 1874, England d. 7 Aug 1914, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (Age 40 years)

Marriage 13 Aug 1895 St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA [19, 20, 21]

Children

	1. Francis Joseph Donnelly, b. 26 Oct 1896, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA d. 6 Jan 1948, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (Age 51 years)
	2. John B. Donnelly, b. 6 May 1899, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA d. 20 Sep 1899, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (Age 0 years)
	3. John T. Donnelly, b. 26 Jan 1903, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA d. 31 Jul 1903, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (Age 0 years)

Family ID F149 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 23 Aug 2025

Family 2	Flora K. Darke, b. Sep 1877, Canada d. 1 May 1940, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA (Age 62 years)
Marriage	14 Aug 1918	Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Family ID	F3145	Group Sheet \| Family Chart
Last Modified	5 Jun 2018

Event Map

	Birth - 13 Oct 1872 - Stockport, Cheshire, England
	Marriage - 13 Aug 1895 - St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
	Marriage - 14 Aug 1918 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
	Death - Aft 1950 - Prob Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA

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Sources

[S68] Census of England and Wales, 1881, Lancashire, Warrington SE, Dist 24, p 38, img 39, sched 186 (Reliability: 3).
Name: Edward Donnelly
Age: 9
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Relationship to Head: Son
Father: Mark Donnelly
Mother: Catharine Donnelly
Gender: Male
Where born: Stockport, Cheshire, England
Civil Parish: Warrington
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England
Street address: 19 Brook St
Occupation: Scholar
Registration district: Warrington
Sub-registration district: Warrington
ED, institution, or vessel: 24
Piece: 3796
Folio: 22
Page Number: 38
Household Members:
Name Age
Mark Donnelly 35
Catharine Donnelly 35
James Donnelly 12
Edward Donnelly 9
Peter Donnelly 5
Mary Donnelly 3
Bridget Murray 57
James F. Murray 12
Joseph H. Murray 10
[S286] U.S., National Archives, Washington, D.C., Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943, (Source Information: Ancestry.com. Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: Boston, Massachusetts. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943. Micropublication T843. RG085. Rolls # 1-454. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Boston, Massachusetts. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891. Micropublication M277. RG036. Rolls #1-115. National Archives, Washington, D.C.), 1892, 01, S.S. Roman, from Liveroool, p. 2. (Reliability: 3).
Arrival date: 2 Jan 1892. Port of Arrival: Boston.
No. 9, Edward Donnelly, age 18, not prev. in America, occ. Laborer, born England, citizen of England, last res. L'pool, intended residence Providence, condition Good.
[S6] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 12th, 1900, (Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), MA, Middlesex, Waltham Wd3, ED977, img 10, sht 5B, ln 78 (Reliability: 3).
Edward Donnelly, boarder, born Oct 1871, age 28, married, for 5 years, born RI, both parents born England, occ. Cotton Mills, no months out of work.
Resides 409 River st.
Dwelling 74, household 95.
Household of James W. Langley.
[S64] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, (Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), New York, Erie, Buffalo DB 9, 1918 (Reliability: 1).
Age 45, b. 13 Oct 1872.
Resides 33 E. Ferry St., Buffalo, NY
U.S. Citizen, native born.
Occupation, Cement Finisher, Huntley and Derdenger, Electric Building, Buffalo, NY
Wife, Flora Donnelly, same address as self.
Medium height and build, dk,brown hair and eyes, no disabilities.
May not be same person- note nativity.
[S50] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 14th, 1920, (Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), New York, Erie, Buffalo Wd 24, ED239, sht 4A, img 7, ln 13 (Reliability: 0).
Name: Edward F Donnely
Age: 47
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1920: Buffalo Ward 24, Erie, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Flora K Donnely
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: England
Occ. Textile Worker, Shop, wages
Household Members:
Name Age
Edward F Donnely 47
Flora K Donnely 44
[S14] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 15th, 1930, (Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), Massachusetts, Bristol, New Bedford Wd3, ED118, sht 14A, img 26, ln 28 (Reliability: 2).
Name: Edward Donnelly
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Race: White
Home in 1930: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts
Resides 50 Hillman st.
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: England
Occupation: Laborer, Building, wages
Military service: no
Age at first marriage: 28
Household Members:
Name Age
John Chahill 49
Mary Chahill 46
Henry Ternes 36
Mary Lernan 46
Max Faulk 49
Josephine Mason 72
John H Cahill 69
Michael Petros 29
John Peroit 26
Flora Donnelly 47
Edward Donnelly 57
Thos T Mcdonald 61
Frank Macomber 63
Fred L Brown 77
Eliza King 49
Elisee Marcotte 68
Ora Lavalla 35
Romeo J Lavalla 36
Adelard Fortier 43
Derris Levalle 51
[S262] United States. Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 16th, 1940, New York, Erie, Buffalo Wd 27, ED 64-600, sht 1B, img 2, ln 72 (Reliability: 3).
Name: Edward Donnelly
Age: 68
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Home in 1940: Buffalo, Erie, New York
Street: Niagara
House Number: 130
Inferred Residence in 1935: Buffalo, Erie, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 1B
Occupation: Watchman
Industry: Building Construction
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Duration of Unemployment: 156
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Mary Santay 55
Edward Donnelly 68 (Lodger)
Flora Donnelly 59 (Lodger)
August Bassett 60 (Lodger)
August Giese 73 (Lodger)
Agnes Soluder 60 (Lodger)
Margaret McClymont 54 (Lodger)
[S665] United States Census, 17th, 1950, Ohio, Stark, Perry, 76-158, sht 12A, img 13, ln 28 Massillon State Hospital (Reliability: 0).
Name: Edward Donnelly
Age: 78
Birth Date: abt 1872
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Place: Rhode Island
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Patient
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Perry, Stark, Ohio, USA
Street Name: W. High
Dwelling Number: V 32
Worked Last Week: No
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Edward Donnelly 78 Patient
[S108] Fall River City Directory, See text. (Reliability: 3).
1895, p 207, img 210:
Donnelly Edward, spinner, boards 66 East Main
1896, not listed.
1897, p 227, img 231:
Donnelly Edward, teamster, boards 40 Wilbur
1898, not listed.
1899, p 240, img 240:
Donnelly Edward, laborer, house 921 Slade
1900, no listing.
1901, p 256, img 252:
Donnelly Edward, laborer, house 1529 Plymouth av.
1902, p 264, img 264:
Donnelly Edward Mrs. house 921 Slade
1903 - 1906, no listing.
1899, 1901 and 1902 entries - unclear if these are same Edward Donnelly.
[S441] W. A. Greenough Co., New Bedford, Massachusetts, City Directory, See text. (Reliability: 2).
1928, p 224, img 220:
Donnelly Edward (Flora) opr res 1089 Purchase
1930, p 240, img 200:
Donnelly Edward (Flora) opr r 50 Hillman
1931, p 238, img 228:
Donnelly Edward (Flora) opr r 50 Hillman
1932, p 202, img 200:
Donnelly Edw (Flora) opr h 1929 Purchase
1934, p 199, img 195:
No listing for Edward Donnelly
1929 and 1933 editions not available online.
[S63] Buffalo City Directory, (Polk-Clement Directory Co., Inc.), See text. (Reliability: 2).
1916, no listing.
1932, p 428, img 215:
No listing for Edward Donnelly with wife Flora.
1933, p 459, img 451:
Donnelly Edw (Flora K) lab h178 Hudson
1934, p 437, img 214:
Donnelly Edw (Flora K) lab h113 Rodney av

1942, p 258, img 488:
Donnelly E Francis riveter CWCorp r 238 Vermont
This is a different Edward F., born 1920, died 1989:
1950, p 258, img 133:
Donnelly Edw F (Rosalie) h 316-1/2 Fargo av
1951, p 242, img 126:
Donnelly Edw F (Rosalie) slsmn h 316-1/2 Fargo av

1953, p 260, img 135:
Donnelly Edw F (Rosalie) slsmn h 316-1/2 Fargo av
1955, p 252, img 127:
Donnelly Edw F (Rosalie) slsmn Natl Biscuit Co h 316-1/2 Fargo av
[S479] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, ( Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), See text and comment. (Reliability: 3).
Name: Edward F Donnelly
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1885
Birth Place: Lansgale, Rhode Island
Father: Michael Donnelly
Mother: Catherine Murray
SSN: 721075073
Notes: Aug 1943: Name listed as EDWARD F DONNELLY
Birth year and birth location very likely misrepresented at time of original applicaiton.
[S16] The Family History Society of Cheshire, Cheshire BMD, (Database on-line, http://www.fhsc.org.uk/), ST1/69/83 (Reliability: 3).
DONNELLY Edward MURRAY 1872 Stockport First Stockport Cheshire ST1/69/83
[S450] England & Wales, Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008, See text (Reliability: 3).
Name: Edward Donnelly
Event Type: Birth Registration
Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec
Registration Year: 1872
Registration District: Stockport
County: Cheshire
Event Place: Stockport, Cheshire, England
Volume: 8A
Page: 57
Line Number: 261
[S16] The Family History Society of Cheshire, Cheshire BMD, (Database on-line, http://www.fhsc.org.uk/), STR/18/31 - 1866 (Reliability: 3).
MURRAY Catherine DONNELLY Michael 1866 Stockport Civil Marriage Stockport Cheshire STR/18/31
[S17] The Trustees of FreeBMD, FreeBMD, (http://www2.freebmd.org.uk), Marriages Sep 1866 (Reliability: 3).
Donnelly, Michael, Stockport, vol 8a, p 138
[S18] Ancestry.com, Family Trees on Ancestry.Com, (http://trees.ancestry.com), Donnelly family tree, by HelenDavis901 (Reliability: 2).
Provides church info, no sourcing.
[S19] Familysearch.org (database on-line), England, Cheshire, Non-conformist Records, 1671-1900, (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;c=1610550), Image number: 696 Film number: 2068243 Digital GS number: 4304362 (Reliability: 3).
Name: Michael Donnelly
Spouse's name: Catharine Murray
Record place: St. Joseph's, Stockport, Cheshire, England
Baptism date:
Marriage date: 08 Aug 1866
Burial date:
Father's name: Peter Donnelly
Mother's name:
Spouse's father's name: Michael Murray
Principal's age in years:
Spouse's age in years:
Gender: Male
Marital status: S
Residence:
Page:
[S23] FamilySearch.org, Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910, (http://beta.familysearch.org), See text. (Reliability: 4).
Name: Edward Donnelly
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Age:
Spouse's Name: Sarah Murtagh
Spouse's Birth Date:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Spouse's Age:
Event Date: 13 Aug 1895
Event Place: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father's Name: Michael
Mother's Name: Catherine Murry
Spouse's Father's Name: Patrick
Spouse's Mother's Name: Nora Benson
Race:
Marital Status:
Previous Wife's Name:
Spouse's Race:
Spouse's Marital Status:
Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I04748-3
System Origin: Massachusetts-ODM
GS Film number: 574853
Reference ID:
[S4] Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915, (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1469062), See text. Img 194. (Reliability: 3).
Name: Edward Donnelly
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 13 Aug 1895
Event Place: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Marital Status:
Race:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Registration Year:
Registration Place:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1873
Father's Name: Michael
Father's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name: Catherine Murry
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Name: Sarah Murtagh
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Race:
Spouse's Marital Status:
Spouse's Father's Name: Patrick
Spouse's Father's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Mother's Name: Nora Benson
Spouse's Mother's Titles and Terms:
Certificate Number: 33
GS Film number: 1651242
Digital Folder Number: 4332369
Image Number: 00194
Number of Images:
M. J. O'Reilly officiated. Priest at St. Patrick's R. C. Church, now the parish of the Good Shepherd, Fall River, MA.
[S682] Newspapers.com, Miscellaneous Newspapers at Newspapers.com, (Images of various newspapers.), The Evening Herald, Tue, Aug 13, 1895 ·Page 1 (Reliability: 3).
Donnelly-Murtaugh. (sic)