The Thomas Donohue Family of Jenkintown, PA
1858 thru 1977
1858-1859 — Births in Ireland
Apr 1858 – Thomas Donohue's wife, Catherine O'Neill, was born in Cornakinnegar, Armagh, Ireland on April 5, 1858 to Bernard and Elizabeth (nee Campbell) O'Neill. She was naturalized in 1863 at age 7.
Nov 1859 – Thomas Donohue was born in Ballycahill, Tipperary, Ireland in November of 1859 to Thomas and Margaret (nee Nagle) Donohue. He became naturalized in 1880 at age 21.
1882-1977 —Life in Jenkintown
Sep 1882 – Thomas and Catherine were married at Immaculate Conception RC Church in Jenkintown, PA on September 7, 1882.
Nov 1885 – Joseph is born in Pennsylvania.
Oct 1887 – Margaret is born.
Jan 1890 – Thomas Jr is born.
Apr 1890 – Bernard "Barney" O'Neill, father of Catherine, dies in Jenkintown.
Jan 1892 – Bernard Joseph is born.
Jun 1898 – Paul is born.
Dec 1906 – Elizabeth "Eliza" Campbell Donohue dies; she is the mother of Catherine.
Jun 1910 – In 1910 Census, the family lived at 451 Leedom St, Jenkintown. Thomas' (50) work was listed as an electrician. Joseph (24)clerk at a saw mill; Margaret (23), was a stenographer; Thomas Jr (21) was a plumber; Bernard (19) was a laundress; Paul (12) in school; Bernard Shelley (17), a nephew of Thomas, lived with them according to the 1910 Census. He was born in Pennsylvania; both of his parents were born in Ireland.
Apr 1917 – Bernard marries Rose Weldon 18 Apr 1917. Their family is here.
Jan 1920 – In 1920 Census, Thomas (60) and Catherine (60) were living on Rydal Rd, renting a place. It is likely it was a dwelling on the Colton Estate, at which he was a "gardener". Margaret (30) is listed as a dressmaker, working out of their home; Thomas (29) is a plumber; Paul (21) no occupation.
Jun 1930 – In 1930 Census, Thomas (68) and Catherine (70) were living on Rydal Rd, renting a place for $50. It is likely it was a dwelling on the Colton Estate, at which he was "caretaker". Margaret (35) is listed as a dressmaker, working out of their home.
Apr 1930 – Jenkintown High School gave out numerals for JV participation; Ford Donohue got a numeral for basketball.
Thomas and Catherine moved to 610 Shoemaker Avenue, Jenkintown.
1932 – Thomas and Catherine Donohue's family at their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
- This picture of Thomas and Catherine and their children with their families was taken on the front lawn of their home in Jenkintown.
- Kitty Donohue went on to become Sister Mary Joseph, SSJ.
- Ford Donohue went on to become a physician.
| Husbands are 1s | Wives are 2s | Child 1 | Child 2 | Child 3 | Child 4 | Child 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas D | Catherine | Joseph | Margaret | Thomas Jr | Bernard Joseph | Paul |
| Thomas Jr | Elizabeth | Ford: Became a doctor | Clair | Ann | Robert | Mayris |
| Joseph D | Mary | Thomas | Clair | Kitty: was Mary Joseph, SSJ | Robert | Margery |
| Bernard Joseph: b. 6 Jan 1892 at Greenwood Ave, Cheltenham, PA. Chauffeur for JM Coulton in Jenkintown. Died 20 Feb 1968, 76yrs. | Rose: Baptized 4 Jun 1887 in Rathkenney, County Meath. Thought born in Rathkeale, Limerick, Ireland to Michael and Mary (nee Berril) Weldon. Emigrated 9 Sep 1906 in Philadelphia. Died 16 Nov 1977, 90 yrs. | Bernard Jr: Died of leukemia 7 Nov 1951. | Joseph: b 21 Oct 1920. WWII-served in the Navy in the Pacific; married Ann Brock (born on 10 Dec 1922, died 25 May 2011, 88 yrs). Lived on Keith Rd, Abington. Worked for Yale lift trucks.Died 25 May 1985, 64 yrs. | Jack: was killed in Italy, 28 Jan 1944; buried in Nuttuno, Italy | Rosemary: b 15 Jul 1926. Married Richard Michel of Abington on 22 Oct 1949 at Rectory of Our Mother of Consolation Church, Jenkintown, PA. | |
| Paul | Theresa | Eugene | Peter |
Apr 1936 – Catherine died April 6, 1936 at age 78; she is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham, PA.
Apr 1941 – Thomas died April 13, 1941 at 82 years old; he is also is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Mar 1974 – Paul P Donohue dies at age 75. His obituary has his last address as 724 Kings Highway, Morrestown, NJ. He is buried at Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ. Apr 1974 – Margaret Donohue dies at age 86. Her obituary has her last address as St Mary's Manor in Lansdale. She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham, PA.
