Mary McLaughlin (1875 - 1931)

Born 22 Sep 1875 in Muff, County Donegal, Ireland

Ancestors

Wife of Neil McLaughlin — married 14 Jan 1897 in Aughaclay, County Donegal, Ireland

Descendants

Died 15 Jan 1931 at age 55 in Gortinaren, Donegal, Ireland

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Biography

When Mary McLaughlin was born on September 22, 1875, in Muff, Donegal, Ireland, her father, Mark, was 25, and her mother, Catherine, was 23. She married Neil McLaughlin on January 14, 1897. They had nine children in 26 years. She died on January 15, 1931, at the age of 55.

1875 - Birth - 22 Sep 1875 - Ireland Civil Registration Births registered in the district of Malin in the Union of Inishowen in the county of Donegal. Mary was born in Dunross on the 22nd of September 1875 to parents Mark McLaughlin (Farmer) and Catherine Farren.

1875 - Baptism - 21 Aug 1875 - St. Patricks Aughaclay Church records show Mary was baptised on 21 Aug 1875. Parents are listed as Mark McLaughlin and Catherine Farren. Sponsors are listed as John Farren and Sarah McLaughlin. Address is Muff in the district of Malin.

1897 - Marriage - at 22 years of age on 14 Jan 1897 Mary (spinster) of Holmes, Culdaff married Neil McLaughlin of Templemoyle, in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Aughaclay in the presence of Hugh McLaughlin and Mary Mulloy. Documented by both the Irish Civil Registration and St. Patricks Aughaclay Church. By Rev. John McCullagh

1901 - 1901 Ireland Census - Mary, 25 years of age, is shown resident of a house 35 in Templemoyle (Culdaff, Donegal). She is enumerate with husband Neil and daughters Ellen (age 3) and Catherine (age 1). Occupation - Housekeeper. Cannot read.

1911 - 1911 Ireland Census - Mary is 33 years of age shown resident of a house 45 in Templemoyle (Culdaff, Donegal). She is enumerated with husband Neil (age 50) married 13 years with 6 children born and 6 children living. Ellen (age 12), Catherine (age 10), Mary (age 8), Bridget (age 6), Annie (age 4), and Philip (age 2). She can read only.

1931 - Death - Mary died on 15 Jan 1931 in Gortinarin, district of Malin, union of Inishowen, county of Donegal at 55 years of age. Married, 52 years of age at last birthday. Widower Neil McLaughlin present at death. Cause of death - Phthisis (Tuberculosis) Documented in both Aughaclay Church and Ireland Civil Registration. Note - Mary was taking care of two brothers who came back from working in Scotland with Tuberculosis)

1931 - Burial - Mary was buried 17 Jan 1931 at St. Patricks Church Aughaclay

Sources

• Ireland, Census, 1901

Ireland, Census, 1911