Edward Patrick Walsh (1880 - 1957)

Born 22 Apr 1880 in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Husband of Thecla Elizabeth (Cooper) Walsh — married [date unknown] in Portland, WA, USA

Descendants

Died 18 Apr 1957 at age 76 in Seattle, Washington, United States

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Edward Patrick Walsh was born on 22 April 1880 in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland.^[1] Edward's death certificate tells us that Edward's parents were William and Bridget Walsh.^[2]

One of Edward's obituary mentions three brothers and a sister, all from Ireland; Jack Walsh, Richard Walsh, Peter Walsh and Miss Bridget L Walsh.^[1]

On 2 May 1902, Edward(22) immigrated to the United States, arriving on the vessel "New England" at the port of Boston, Massachusetts.^[3][4] On 5 October 1921, Edward(41) was living with his wife Betty(30), son William(6), his daughter Mary Louise(3) and his son John Henry(4/12) at 223 Dearborn Street, Seattle, King County, Washington, United States when he was naturalized.^[3]

Edward Patrick Walsh(77) died on 18 April 1957 in Seattle, Washington, United States.^[1] The cause of death was given as cardiac arrest and senility. Edward was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, Washington, United States.^[2]

"Edward P. Walsh, 77, of 2023 Dearborn St., died Thursday at his home after a short illness. Mr. Walsh was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, and he had lived in Seattle 50 years. He was a retired Seattle Transit Systems employee. Mr. Walsh was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church and a member of the Street Carmen's Union, No. 587. Mr. Walsh is survived by his wife, Thecla; five daughters, Mrs. Louise Smith, North Highland, Calif.; Mrs. Frances Rowe, Seattle; Mrs. Roberta Gordon, Seattle; Mrs. Eileen Van Hollebeke, Seattle; and Mrs. Betty Kirkland, Teheran, Iran; four sons William, Jack, James, and Richard Walsh, all Seattle; three brothers, Jack, Richard, Peter Walsh, Ireland; a sister, Miss Bridget L. Walsh, Ireland, and 25 grandchildren. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the John Kalin Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be said at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery." (clipping from the Seattle Post Intelligencer)^[1]

"Rosary for Edward Patrick Walsh, 77, of 2023 Dearborn St., a resident here 50 years, will be said at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night in the John Kalin chapel. Requiem Mass will be said at 9 o'clock Monday in St. Mary's church. Burial will be in Calvary. Mr. Walsh died Thursday at his home after a short illness. He was employed by the Seattle Transit System for many years. He was a native of Ireland. Mr. Walsh was a member of the Holy Name Society and Local 587, Street Car Men's Union. Surviving are his wife, Thecla; five daughters, Mrs. Frances Rowe, Mrs Roberta Gordon and Mrs. Irene Van Hollebeke, all of Seattle; Mrs. M. Louise Smith, North Highland, Calif., and Mrs. Betty Kirkland, Tehran, Iran; four sons, William, Jack, James, and Richard Walsh, all of Seattle; three brothers and a sister in Ireland, and 25 grandchildren.(clipping from the Seattle Times)^[1]

1880

22 April - "Birth of Edward Patrick Walsh", Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland.^[1][3][2]

1902

25 April - "Departure of Edward Patrick Walsh(22) from Queenstown, Ireland.^[3][4][5][6]

2 May - "Arrival of Edward Patrick Walsh(22) on the vessel SS New England", Port of Boston, Massachusetts, United States.^[3][4][5][6]

1916

23 January - "Birth of Unknown Male Walsh", Seattle, Washington, United States. His parents were Edward P Walsh(35) and Beattie Kooper(24).^[3][7]

1918

1 March - "Birth of Unnamed Female Walsh", Seattle, Washington, United States. Her parents were Edward P. Walsh(37) and Thecla Kuper(26).^[8]

12 September - "Draft Registration of Edward Patrick Walsh(37), 2023 Dearborn, Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. Edward was a non-declarant alien from Ireland, bevel turner at Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Co. Shipyard, Harbor Island, tall, medium build, light brown eyes, black gray hair. His nearest relative was listed as Betty Walsh(27), born 4 March 1891, living at the same address.^[9]

1919

1 October - "Edward Patrick Walsh(39) petitions the Superior Court for United States for Naturalization", 223 Dearborn Street, Seattle, Kings County, Washington, United States.^[3]

1920

10 January - "United States Census", 2023 Dearborn St., Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.^[5]

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28
25	Dearborn St	2023	196	249	Edward P Walsh	Head	O	M	M	W	39	M	1902	A	N	Y	Y	Ire	Eng	Ire	Eng	Ire	Eng	Y	Carpenter	Shipyard Work	W
26					Bettie Walsh	Wife			F	W	28	M			N	Y	Y	IN		IN		IN		Y	None
27					William E Walsh	Son			M	W	3	S				N	N	N	WA		Ire	Eng	IN		None
28					Mary L Walsh	Dau			F	W	1	S				N	N	N	WA		Ire	Eng	WA		None

• Note: Missing columns are empty in the census record.

25 February - "Birth of Male Walsh", Seattle, Washington, United States. Male Walsh's parents were Edward B Walsh(39) and Betty Cooper(28).^[10]

1921

1 June - "Birth of John Henry Walsh", Seattle, Washington, United States. John's parents were Edward P. Walsh(41) and Betty Cooper(30).^[11]

1921

5 October - "Edward Patrick Walsh(39) petitions the Superior Court for United States for Naturalization", 223 Dearborn Street, Seattle, Kings County, Washington, United States.^[3]

Edward Patrick Walsh(41)(shipyard worker)(white,fair, 5'11",165 lbs, brown hair)

Betty Walsh(30)(born 4 March 1891)(wife)

William Walsh(6)(born 23 January 1915)(son)

Mary Louise Walsh(3)(born 1 March 1918)(daughter)

John Henry Walsh(4/12)(born 1 June 1921)(son)

Witness: John J. Doran(watchman)(2016 Dearborn Street, Seattle, Washington, United States)

Witness: O.J. Holland(retired)(426 28th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, United States)

1922

10 February - "United States Citizenship granted for Edward Patrick Walsh(41)", 223 Dearborn Street, Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.^[1][3]

1923

31 July - "Birth of Frances Walsh", Seattle, Washington, United States. Frances' parents were Edw. Patrick Walsh(43) and Betty Cooper(32).^[12]

1925

25 August - "Birth of Roberta May Walsh", Seattle, Washington, United States. Roberta's parents were Edward Patrick Walsh(45) and Bettie Cooper(34).^[13]

1927

1 December - "Birth of James Lawrence Walsh", Seattle, Washington, United States. James' parents were Edward Patrick Walsh(47) and Thecla Bettie Cooper(36).^[14]

1930

30 January - "Birth of Irene Dolores Walsh", 2023 Dearborn St., Seattle, Washington, United States. Irene's parents were Edward Patrick Walsh(49) and Thecla Betty Cooper(38).^[1]

8 April - "United States Census", 2023 Dearborn St., Seattle City, King County, Washington, United States.^[4]

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	30
18	Dearborn St	2023	126	137	Edward P Walsh	Head	O	2000	M	W	49	M	34	N	Y	Ire	Ire	Ire	Eng	1902	N	Y	Trackman	Mun RR	W	Y	N
19					Thecla Walsh	Wife			F	W	39	M	24	N	Y	IN	IN	OH				Y	None
20					William Walsh	Son			M	W	14	S		Y	Y	WA	Ire	IN				Y	None
21					Louise Walsh	Dau			F	W	12	S		Y	Y	WA	Ire	IN				Y	None
22					John Walsh	Son			M	W	8	S		Y	Y	WA	Ire	IN					None
23					Frances Walsh	Dau			F	W	6	S		Y		WA	Ire	IN					None
24					Roberta Walsh	Dau			F	W	4&7/12	S		N		WA	Ire	IN					None
25					James Walsh	Son			M	W	2&4/12	S		N		WA	Ire	IN					None
26					Irene Walsh	Dau			F	W	2/12	S		N		WA	Ire	IN					None

• Note: Missing columns are empty in the census record.

1940

13 April - "United States Census", 2023 Dearborn St., Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.^[15]

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	28	29	30	31	32	33
62	Dearborn St	2023	307	O	1500	N	Edward P. Walsh	Head	M	W	59	M	N	8	Ire	N	Same				N	N	N	Y			Utility Laborer	Mun St RR	GW	52	1644	N
63							Thecla Walsh	Wife	F	W	49	M	N	8	IN		Same				N	N	N	N	H					0	0	N
64							Louise Walsh	Dau	F	W	22	S	N	H4	WA		Same				N	N	N	N	OT					34	560	N
65							Jack Walsh	Son	M	W	18	S	N	H4	WA		Same				Y					56	Car Cleaning	RR Coach Yards	RW	22	495	N
66							Frances Walsh	Dau	F	W	16	S	Y	H2	WA		Same
67							Roberta Walsh	Dau	F	W	14	S	Y	H1	WA		Same
68							James Walsh	Son	M	W	12	S	Y	6	WA		Same
69							Irene Walsh	Dau	F	W	10	S	Y	4	WA		Same
70							Betty Walsh	Dau	F	W	7	S	Y	1	WA		Same
71							Richard Walsh	Son	M	W	2	S	N	0	WA
72							William Walsh	Son	M	W	24	M	N	H4	WA		Same	King	WA	N
73							Winifred Walsh	Dau in law	F	W	25	M	N	H3	WA		Same	King	WA	N	N	N	N	N	H					0	0	N
74							Roger Walsh	G.Son	M	W	1	S	N	0	WA

• Note: Missing columns are empty in the census record.

1942 - "World War II draft registration of Edward Patrick Walsh(~62)", Seattle, Washington, United States; Birth Date 22 Apr 1880 Ireland; Race White.^[16]

1954

12 June - "Marriage of James Lawrence Walsh(26) born Washington and Juanita Carol Garrett(19) born Kansas", Los Angeles, California, United States. James' parents were Edward P Walsh born Ireland and Thecla Cooper born Indiana. Juanita's parents were Henry Karl Garrett born Kansas and Della Lucille Hall born Illinois.^[17]

1957

18 April - "Death of Edward Patrick Walsh(77)", King, Seattle, Washington, United States.^[1] Edward's parents were listed as William Walsh and Bridget Walsh. The cause of death was given as cardiac arrest and senility. Edward was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, Washington, United States.^[2]

Obituary

Edward was "survived by his wife, Thecla; five daughters, Mrs. Louise Smith, North Highland, Calif.; Mrs. Frances Rowe, Seattle; Mrs. Roberta Gordon, Seattle; Mrs. Eileen Van Hollebeke, Seattle; and Mrs. Betty Kirkland, Teheran, Iran; four sons William, Jack, James, and Richard Walsh, all Seattle; three brothers, Jack, Richard, Peter Walsh, Ireland; a sister, Miss Bridget L. Walsh, Ireland, and 25 grandchildren."(clipping from the Seattle Post Intelligencer, Saturday, 20 April 1957)^[1]

Conflicting DOB sources:

Edward Patrick Walsh Gravestone (18 January 1878 - 18 April 1857)[1]

Washington Death Certificate(1 January 1880, County Kilkenny, Ireland)^[2]

Naturalization papers & WWII draft Registration(22 April 1880, Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland)^[3][16]

WWI Draft Registration (22 April 1881, Ireland)^[9]

Edwards age at death of 77 given in his obituaries does not match any of these dates exactly. (18 January 1878 - 18 April 1957) would give an age at death of 79. (1 January 1880 - 18 April 1957) would give an age at death of 77, 3mo., 18 days. (22 April 1880 - 18 April 1957) would give at age at death of 76 two days short of 77. (22 April 1881) would give an age at death of 75. The 1880 date seems more likely to me based on all known sources, however a birth or baptismal record might help resolve this problem.Kent-4001

Possible matches

1910 United States Census, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5SX-ZZV : accessed 18 November 2018), John J Walsh, Manhattan Ward 22, New York, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1324, sheet 14B, family 232, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1046; FHL microfilm 1,375,059.

1910 United States Census, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGJS-15H : accessed 6 August 2021), Edward Walsh, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 130, sheet 9B, family 177, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1660; FHL microfilm 1,375,673.

"WALSH William [57] 3 August Administration of the Estate of William Walsh late of High Street Kilkenny Baker who died 23 May 1923 granted at Kilkenny to Bridget Walsh widow effects (pound)707 2s. 6d."

(http://nai-web.adlibhosting.com/wwwopac/wwwopac.ashx/?database=archive&command=getcontent&server=images&imageformat=jpg&value=\Courts\High%20Court\Probate%20Office\Will%20Calendar%20Page%20Images\CW19230299.tif) Kent-4001

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10} Kent Family Records, originally compiled by Harry Hagan Kent sometime around 1900 and passed from father to son. Held by Gary Russell Kent ca. 1950-2021. [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,]] Burnsville, North Carolina. Family plot burial gravestone photos shared by Kathleen Louise Kent on 10 March 2021.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} Death Certificate for Edward Patrick Walsh, "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQMN-R44 : 10 March 2018), William Walsh in entry for Edward Patrick Walsh, 18 Apr 1957; citing Seattle, King, Washington, reference 6843, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 2,033,718.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9} Edward Patrick Walsh Petition for Naturalization, "Washington, Western District, Naturalization Records, 1853-1957", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGP2-BBML : 16 March 2018), Edward Patrick Walsh, 1921.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3} 1930 United States Census, database with images, FamilySearch, "https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XC36-M3X ": accessed 26 June 2018, household of Edward P Walsh, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 176, sheet 16A, line 19, family 138, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2500; FHL microfilm 2,342,234.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} 1920 United States Census, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHNY-L9P : accessed 18 November 2018), Edward P Walsh, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; citing ED 290, sheet 10A, line 25, family 249, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1930; FHL microfilm 1,821,930.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Edward Patrick Walsh sails aboard the SS New England to Boston, "Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963", [database on-line], (https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/25244043?h=b54fa2&utm_campaign=bandido-webparts&utm_source=post-share-modal&utm_medium=copy-url). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2006. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943. Micropublication T843. RG085. 454 rolls. National Archives, Washington, D.C.Boston, Massachusetts. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891. Micropublication M277. RG036. 115 rolls. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. ↑ Birth of William Walsh, "Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:8FSQ-DH3Z : 30 July 2020), Edward P Walsh in entry for Walsh, 1916.
8. ↑ Birth of Mary Louise Walsh, "Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:8FSQ-DHZM : 30 July 2020), Walsh, 1918.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, database with images, FamilySearch, (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29J4-1XN : 13 March 2018), Edward Patrick Walsh, 1917-1918; citing Seattle City no 10, Seattle City no 11, Washington, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,991,931.
10. ↑ Birth of Unknown Male Walsh, "Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6HBM-Y3T2 : 24 December 2020), Edward B Walsh in entry for Walsh, 1920.
11. ↑ Birth of John Henry Walsh, "Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6HB9-4VZM : 24 December 2020), Edward P Walsh in entry for John Henry Walsh, 1921.
12. ↑ Birth of Frances Walsh, "Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6HB9-4V2M : 24 December 2020), Edw Patrick Walsh in entry for Frances Walsh, 1923.
13. ↑ Birth of Roberta May Walsh, "Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6HB9-4KMM : 24 December 2020), Edward Patrick Walsh in entry for Roberta May Walsh, 1925.
14. ↑ Birth of James Lawrence Walsh, "Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6HB9-4KW2 : 24 December 2020), James Lawrence Walsh, 1927.
15. ↑ 1940 United States Census, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K93D-BZT : 13 March 2018), Edward P Walsh, Tract P-1, Seattle, Seattle Election Precinct, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 40-276, sheet 13B, line 62, family 307, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4382.
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1} World War II Draft Registration of Edward Patrick Walsh, United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJT-XGLJ : 10 March 2021), Edward Parick Walsh, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
17. ↑ Marriage of James Lawrence Walsh and Juanita Carol Garrett, "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K86D-Y1Q : 9 March 2021), Edward P Walsh in entry for James Lawrence Walsh and Juanita Carol Garrett, 12 Jun 1954; citing Los Angeles, California, United States, county courthouses, California; FHL microfilm 1,343,371.