Martin Quigley (abt. 1757 - abt. 1852)

Born about 29 Nov 1757 in Queens County, Ireland

Descendants

Died about 4 Jun 1852 at about age 94 in Portland, Chautauqua, New York, USA

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Biography

"Martin Quigley.— Mr. Quigley was b. in Queens County, Ireland, Nov 29, 1757, and immigrated to America early in life. He m. Mary Harrie in Schoharie County, N. Y., from whence they removed to Portland in 1817 and settled on p't of lot 48 T 4, farm now owned by Abram Woleben. Mrs. Quigley. was b. in Germany Jan 12, 1779. His log house stood where the house now stands on the farm. He d. here June 4, 1852, at the age of 95 years. Mrs. Q. d. Jan 12, 1842, aged 63. They were bu. in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Q. were Catholics. In politics Mr. Q. was a democrat.

"Family of Mr. and Mrs. Quigley —
(1) Thomas : b. Nov. 28, 1803; m. 1st, Anatharis Southworth ; 2d, Emma Matthewson June 24, 1858; lives on part of lot 30, T. 5, in W. part of Centerville.
(2) John: b. in 1805; d. in infancy
(3) Catharine: b, April 3, 1800 ; m. John Ward; settled in Canada
(4) Michael: b. in 1807; with another young man was carried over Niagara Falls March 15, 1824
(5) Lysander: b. March 9, 1809; m. Jane Harris ; settled in Canada
(6) Martin: b. in 1810; d. in infancy
(7) Rosena: b. May 3, 1812; m. Joseph Johnson; settled in Canada
(8) Elizabeth: b. Oct. 29, 1815 ; m. Martin P. Vanleuven; settled in Portland
(9) Martin: b. Feb 7, 1817; d. Dec 12, 1834, in Portland
(10 & 11) John and Robert: b. in 1819; d. young
(12) George: b. May 3, 1821 ; m. Polly Moss; settled in Canada
(13) Fanny E.: b. Dec. 29, 1823; d. Nov. 29, 1844"^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Taylor, H.C., Historical sketches of the town of Portland : comprising also the pioneer history of Chautauqua County, with biographical sketches of the early settlers, Fredonia, N.Y. : W. McKinstry & Son, 1873, pp. 369–70, https://archive.org/details/historicalsketch00tayl/page/368/mode/2up

See also:

• "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5B-Q9D : accessed 11 December 2016), Martin Quickley, Schoharie, Schoharie, New York, United States; citing p. 120, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 26; FHL microfilm 193,714.
• "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2T-LL3 : accessed 11 December 2016), Martin Quigley, Carlisle, Schoharie, New York, United States; citing p. 113, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 36; FHL microfilm 181,390.
• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHPN-F55 : 18 August 2015), Martin Quigley, Portland, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing 433, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 86; FHL microfilm 17,146.
• "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRP-SWY : 24 August 2015), Martin Quigley, Portland, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing p. 201, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 272; FHL microfilm 17,182.
• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCTR-FML : 9 November 2014), Martin Quigley in household of Thomas Quigley, Portland, Chautauqua, New York, United States; citing family 291, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73304340/martin-quigley: accessed 27 June 2023), memorial page for Martin Quigley (12 Nov 1757–4 Jun 1852), Find a Grave Memorial ID 73304340, citing Portland Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Chautauqua County, New York, USA; Maintained by Marsha Magee (contributor 47526808).
• Son's Death Record: "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3FB-GYV : 12 December 2014), Martin Quigley in entry for Lysander Quigley, 09 Jun 1890; citing p 258 rn 28, Deerfield, Mecosta, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,363,637.