Josephine (Quinn) Coffey (abt. 1876 - 1932)

Born about 1876 in Ireland

Wife of John William Coffey — married 21 Dec 1903 (to 1932) in St Joseph's Cathedral, North Dublin, Ireland

Died 15 Aug 1932 at about age 56 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Biography

Josephine (Quinn) Coffey (1876-1932)

Josephine (Quinn) Coffey was born in Ireland.

Birth
Josephine Quinn was born about 1876 at Ireland. She was the daughter of Patrick Quinn and Ann (Brady) Quinn.

Marriage
John William Coffey married Josephine Quinn 21 December 1903 at St Joseph's Cathedral, North Dublin, Ireland. ^[1]

Children

1. John Neville Coffey (1905-1948)

Shipping Record
In 1921, Dr John Coffey age 44, occupation: Medical Practitioner, and his wife, Mrs. J. Coffey age 45, and their son, J. N. Coffey age 16, departed London, and sailed to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on board the ship, 'Naldera'. ^[2]

Death
Josephine (Quinn) Coffey passed away 15 August 1932 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ^[3]

Death & Funeral Notices

"Family Notices" The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) 17 August 1932: Page 10.

DEATHS.

COFFEY.—On August 15th, at her residence, Palm Avenue, Ascot, Josephine, beloved Wife of Dr. John Coffey, and beloved Mother of John Neville Coffey. R.I.P.

The Funeral will leave St. Agatha's Roman Catholic Church, Oriel Road, Clayfield, at 10.15 a.m. Today, after Requiem Mass, commencing at 8 o'clock, to Nudgee Catholic Cemetery. ^[4]

Burial
Josephine (Quinn) Coffey was buried on 17 August 1932 at Nudgee Cemetery, Nudgee, Queensland, Australia. Buried in the same is are Josephine's husband, Dr John Coffey and his 2nd wife, Bridget Letitia (Connelly) Coffey. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ “Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes 1845–1958,” Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah. General Register Office, Republic of Ireland. "Quarterly Returns of Marriages in Ireland with Index to Marriages.". John William Coffey | male| occupation: Medical Student| Father's Name: John Coffey, occupation: Farmer| married| Josephine Coffey| female| Father's Name: Patrick Quinn, occupation: —| Date: 21 December 1903| In the presence of Joseph McGurrey and Margaret Connelly
2. ↑ Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports). Microfiche VPRS 7666, copy of VRPS 947. Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne, Victoria.
3. ↑ Death: QLD Government Family History BDM Death registration: Josephine Coffey | Death date: 15/08/1932 | Mother's name: Ann Brady | Father/parent's name: Patrick Quinn | Registration details: 1932/B/18129 | Reg. Queensland, Australia
4. ↑ Family Notices (1932, August 17). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 10. Retrieved September 19, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21979011
5. ↑ Burial:Nudgee Cemetery No. I000003796 | Cemetery: Nudgee Cemetery | Name: COFFEY JOSEPHINE | Date of Service: 17/08/1932 | Grave Location: A-20-01 | Also: Name: COFFEY DR JOHN | Date of Service: 28/04/1955 | Grave Location: A-20-01 | Also: 000003797| Cemetery: Nudgee Cemetery | Name: COFFEY BRIDGET |LETETIA | Date of Service: 12/12/1990 | Grave Location: A-20-01