Joseph Harney (abt. 1839 - 1918)

Born about 1839 in Portlaw, Waterford, Ireland [uncertain]

Husband of Bridget (Doherty) Harney — married Nov 1856 in Portlaw, Waterford, Ireland

Descendants

Died 1 Jan 1918 at about age 79 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

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Biography

Name: Joseph Harney, the son of Patrick Harney and Mary Lumick. His parents names are found on Joseph's death record.

Born between 1839-1842, calculated from various records. Waterford, Ireland. The 1900 Census in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts has birth as Mar 1840. His gravestone has 1839. Baptism record in Ireland has not been found.

Residence: Blackburn, Lancashire, England, 1871, 1881, 1891 censuses.

Died01 Jan 1918. New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts. Buried St Mary's Cemetery.

Departure 31 Aug 1893. Liverpool, England.

Arrival 10 Sep 1893. Boston, Massachusetts.

Marriage Nov 1856. Portlaw, Waterford, Ireland. Husband Joseph Harney. Wife Bridget Doherty. Children include:

• Patrick Harney, b.1857, Portlaw, Waterford. Died before 1871.
• Bridget Harney, (1858-1946).
• Mary Harney (abt 1862-1942).
• Catherine Harney, 1864.
• Margaret Harney, 1866, died in infance.
• John Harney, 1868, died before 1881.
• Anne Harney, 1870.
• Joseph M Harney, (b.1872 England, d. 1881 England)
• Laurence Harney b. 1874 England

The 1900 Census indicates they had nine children and four were living in 1900.

The New Bedford city directory lists Joseph' occupation as a machinist. He died 1 Jan 1918 and his residence was 557 South First St. Services were held at St James RC church, according to the death notice published in the New Bedford Evening Standard. His wife, Bridget, died in on 19 Jan 1902.

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158597318/joseph-harney
• UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 for Joseph Harney, Depart Liverpool, 1893 Aug. With wife Bridget, son Laurence and dau Annie.
• 1871 England Census for John (sic) Harney, Lancashire, Blackburn, 15, page 22. Lists his wife and children.
• 1881 England Census for Joseph Harney, Lancashire,Blackburn,District 23, page 12, with wife and children
• 1891 England Census for Joseph Harney, Lancashire, Blackburn, Blackburn Southern, District 10, page 33. with wife, son Laurence and dau Annie.
• Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, Cunard Lines, 1893, Arr Boston, from Liverpool. Roll T843. List C-93. "to daughter M Harney in New Bedford".
• Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915 for son Laurence Harney.
• Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901-1980 and record 1918.
• Residence: 1895 • New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, 130 Blackmer Street, City Directory 1894-1897
• 1900 • New Bedford Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, 76 Delano Street. Name misspelled in Census but confirmed with City Directory.
• 1910 • New Bedford Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, 557 First street, confirmed with City Directory
• Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915 for Josephum Harney Waterford and Lismore Portlaw, marriage to Bridget Doherty, Nov 1856.