John Skelly (1895 - 1935)

Born 13 Aug 1895 in 1 Canada St, Belfast, County Down, Ireland

Died 15 May 1935 at age 39 in 232 Old Lodge Road Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Biography

John Skelly was born in Ireland.

This profile is part of the Skelly Name Study.

John was born in 1895. Son of William John Skelly (Joiner) and Annie Brown. Catherine Armstrong present at his birth. ^[1]

On 31 March 1901 the Skelly family lived in Sylvan Street, Clifton (Belfast), Antrim, Ireland. Annie Skelly (32) with children Sarah Skelly (12), Annie Skelly (10), Hessie Skelly (8) John Skelly (6), Mary Skelly (3) & Willie Skelly (1), all Presbyterian. ^[2]

On 2 April 1911 the Skelly family lived in Hazelfield, Shankill (Belfast), County Antrim. William John Skelly (52) Carpenter with wife Annie Skelly (43) married 23 years with 8 children, Sarah Skelly (21) Damask Weaver, Annie Skelly (20) Damask Weaver, Hessie Skelly (17) Damask Weaver, John Skelly (15) Apprentice Linen Warehouse, Mary Skelly (13), William Skelly (11), Robert Skelly (8) & Albert Martin Skelly (6), all Presbyterian. ^[3]

John Skelly (22) Driller from 232 Old Park Rd, Belfast marred Adeline Frances Smyth (21) from 56 Kiswick St, Belfast on 5 June 1915 at St Anne's, Belfast, County Antrim. Fathers William John Skelly (Joiner) and Alexander Smyth (Fitter). Witnesses Henry Clark Thompson and Rachel Thompson. ^[4]

He passed away in 1935, aged 39. ^[5]

Probate granted on 23 May 1935.^[6]

Skelly John of 232 Old Lodge Road Belfast clerk died 15 May 1935 Administration Belfast 23 May to Adeline Skelly the widow. Effects £101 2s.

Sources

1. ↑ Civil Records at irishgenealogy.ie - Birth (Belfast)
2. ↑ 1901 Ireland Census
3. ↑ 1911 Ireland Census
4. ↑ Civil Records at irishgenealogy.ie - Marriage (Belfast)
5. ↑ NIDirect BD&M D/1935/49/1007/119/283
6. ↑ Northern Ireland, Will Calendar Index