John Colclough (1891 - 1955)

Born 8 Dec 1891 in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland

Ancestors

Son of John Colclough and Bridget (Scully) Colclough

Husband of Catherine (Doyle) Colclough — married 12 Feb 1917 in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland

Descendants

Died 11 Sep 1955 at age 63 in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland

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Biography

John Colclough was born in Ireland.

John was a Roman Catholic.

John was a Master Tailor.

This profile is part of the Colclough Name Study.

John, son of John and Bridget (née Scully) Colclough, was born on the 8th December 1891 in Castle Hill, Carlow.^[1]

In the 1901 census John (aged 9), Scholar, was the son of John Colclough in Castle Hill, Carlow.^[2]

In the 1911 census John (aged 19), Tailor, was the single son of John Colclough on Castle Street, Carlow.^[3]

John Colclough of Castle Street, Carlow married Catherine Doyle of Athy Road, Carlow on the 12th February 1917 in Carlow Cathedral; in the presence of William Finn and Annie Scully.^[4] They had six children:

1. Bridget Mary, b.14th June 1917 in Coal Market, Carlow.
2. Elizabeth Teresa, b.22nd April 1918 in Coal Market, Carlow.
3. William, b.1922 in Carlow.
4. Patricia Josephine, b.13th March 1923 in Coal Market, Carlow.
5. Kathleen Mary, b.1925 in Carlow.
6. Margaret Mary, b.1927 in Carlow.

He then lived in Coal Market (renamed Kennedy Street after J.F.K.'s assasination) with his wife. After his father died, 16 Castle Street was left to a brother of his. His brother intended to sell the house, so John attended the auction and instructed nobody to bid against him. He then bought the house and moved there with his family.^[5]

In 1938, John became chairperson of the Carlow Urban District Council. He was chairman until 1941 and after a gap of three years he became chairman again from 1945 to 1949.^[6][7] Colclough Avenue in Graigue was called after him to honour his useful part in civic affairs.^[6][8]

John Colclough died (aged 63) on the 11th September 1955 at 16 Castle Street, Carlow^[9] and was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Carlow.^[10][11]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, "Civil Records," database with images, IrishGenealogy.ie, birth of John Colclough, 8 December 1891, Registration District/Office: Carlow; entry 485 of the 'copied register' of the Birth Register Books, signed and dated 21 December 1891 by M.H. O'Meara, Registrar. (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1891/02367/1884014.pdf : accessed 28 October 2023).
2. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 Census of Ireland"
   The National Archives of Ireland; Residents of a house 24 in Castle Hill (Carlow, Carlow)
   National Archives of Ireland Image - National Archives of Ireland Record (accessed 28 October 2023)
   John Colclough (9) son, Scholar, in household of John Colclough (40) in Castle Hill, Carlow, Carlow, Ireland. Born in Carlow, Ireland.
3. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 Census of Ireland"
   The National Archives of Ireland; Residents of a house 11 in Castle Street (Carlow Urban, Carlow)
   National Archives of Ireland Image - National Archives of Ireland Record (accessed 28 October 2023)
   John Colclough (19), single son, Tailor, in household of John Colclough (52) on Castle Street, Carlow Urban, Carlow, Ireland. Born in Co Carlow, Ireland.
4. ↑ Marriage: Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, "Civil Records," database with images, IrishGenealogy.ie, marriage of John Coakley [sic] and Catherine Doyle, 12 February 1917, Registration District/Office: Carlow; entry 241 of the 'copied register' of the Marriage Register Books, signed and dated 12 February 1917 by Patrick Donnelly C.C. (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1917/09738/5533654.pdf : accessed 23 October 2023).
5. ↑ Broughall, K. Personal recollection, as told to M.K. via the phone.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Carloviana: Treacey, A. “What's in a Name?” Carloviana, December 1957, page 11. Accessed from CarlowHistorical.com
7. ↑ Carlow Councils Chairpersons: “Carlow County & Urban District Councils Chairpersons 1899 - 1999.” Carlow County - Ireland Genealogical Projects, 2001. http://www.igp-web.com/Carlow/CUDC_CCC.htm. Accessed 11 Aug 2021.
8. ↑ Google Maps. Google. Accessed August 11, 2021. Colclough Avenue, Graigue.
9. ↑ Death: Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, "Civil Records," database with images, IrishGenealogy.ie, death of John Colclough, 11 September 1955, Registration District/Office: Carlow; entry 365 of the 'copied register' of the Death Register Books, signed and dated 18 September 1955 by M. O'Keefe, Asst. Registrar. (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1955/04426/4155662.pdf : accessed 28 October 2023).
10. ↑ Burial: "Ireland Cemetery Collection, 1865-2023"
    Everafter; Discovereverafter.com; Ireland
    Ancestry uk Record 70947 #19964 (accessed 28 October 2023)
    John Colclough burial (died on 11 Sep 1955) in St Mary's Cemetery, Carlow Town (Coco), Carlow, Ireland.
11. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #226465498 (accessed 28 October 2023)
    Memorial page for John Colclough (8 Jan 1891-11 Sep 1955), citing Saint Mary's Cemetery, Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland (plot: Section 1, Row 6, Plot 13); Maintained by F.L.H. (contributor 50374037).

DNA

• Paternal and maternal relationships are confirmed by a MyHeritageDNA test match between Feargal Hennigan and his 2nd cousin twice removed, Prunella Doughty. Their most recent common ancestors are John Colclough and Bridget Scully, the 3rd great grandparents of Feargal Hennigan and the great grandparents of Prunella Doughty. Predicted relationship from MyHeritage: 3rd cousin to 5th cousin, based on sharing 53.4 cM across 2 segments.
• Paternal and maternal relationships are confirmed by a 23andMe test match between Feargal Hennigan and K.L., second cousins twice removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are John Colclough and Bridget Scully, the third great grandparents of Feargal Hennigan and great grandparents of K.L.. Predicted relationship from 23andMe: Third Cousin, based on sharing 78 cM across 3 segments.
• Paternal and maternal relationships are confirmed by an AncestryDNA test match between Feargal Hennigan and his second cousin twice removed, C.K.. Their most-recent common ancestors are John Colclough and Bridget Scully, the third great grandparents of Feargal Hennigan and great grandparents of C.K.. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd Cousins 1x Removed, based on sharing 17 cM across 2 segments.
• Paternal and maternal relationships are confirmed by a MyHeritageDNA test match between Feargal Hennigan and his second cousin twice removed, C.K.. Their most-recent common ancestors are John Colclough and Bridget Scully, the third great grandparents of Feargal Hennigan and great grandparents of C.K.. Predicted relationship from MyHeritage: 3rd to 5th cousin, based on sharing 31.2 cM across 3 segments.