Aeneas McDonald (abt. 1823 - 1901)

Born about 1823 in Killken, County Down, Ireland

Husband of Mary (Kelly) McDonald — married 18 Aug 1863 in St Patrick's RC Church, Newtownards, County Down, Ireland

Descendants

Died 17 Jan 1901 at about age 78 in Newtownards, County Down, Ireland

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Biography

Aeneas also recorded as Eneas and Enos McDonnell (McDonald) enlisted in the 55th Foot at Belfast on 5th March 1841, his age was given as 18, his height as 5 foot 6 inches. Note, Aeneas signed his surname, McDonald.

His place of birth was recorded as Killken, County Down (slightly illegible).

His discharge certificate was dated 22nd June 1863, the place of discharge was Preston and Aeneas age was given as 40 years and 3 months. His intended place of residence was given as Belfast.

When in the Army he served abroad for 9 years in China, Gibraltar and the Crimea ^[1]

Aeneas married Mary Kelley (Kelly) in St Patrick's RC Church, Newtownards on 18th August 1863 ^[2]

Aeneas (Enos) and Mary had 5 children, Elizabeth, Richard, Susana, Mary and Charles. The family lived in Mill Street, Newtownards.

Susana, Mary and Charles all died in infancy.

Enos died in Newtownards on 17th January 1901. His occupation was recorded as Army Pensioner ^[3]

Aeneas was buried in Movilla Cemetery, Newtownards.

Sources

1. ↑ Army Discharge Documents; 22nd June 1863 (52389) 55th Foot
2. ↑ Marriage Record, St Patrick's Newtownards, 18th August 1863, Entry 1, Page 7. (Transcription obtained from the Ulster Historical Foundation
3. ↑ Death Registration, 1901, District & Union of Newtownards, Entry No. 440