Birth record of Cecilia Veronica Mc Hale

On 24 Mar 1878 in the Catholic Parish of Addergole, Mayo, Ireland (FHL film#1279205) we find the birth record of Cecilia Veronica McHale daughter of James McHale and Jane Cawley. This may have very well been the home parish for a lot of family, as you will notice on the page alone how many family surnames are present.

Cecilia is the mother-in-law of John Dennis Quinn.

Patrick Quinn and family arrive in America

On 28 September 1923 the majority of the family of Patrick and Mary Quinn arrived in New York City. Sailing from Southampton, England, they arrived on the S.S. President Harding.On board were in addition to Patrick and Mary were four of their children. Those children were Mary, Bridget, James and Daniel.

On the ship manifest (FHL film#1,756,098) they all listed their destination as 331 Lafayette Ave, the home of their son and brother Joseph.

Map of Ireland

Map of County Tyrone

Children of John Dennis Quinn and Margaret Regena Lynn

John Francis Quinn and his sister Margaret Cecelia Quinn, the children of John Dennis Quinn and his wife Margaret Regena Lynn. They are the first generation of the Quinn's to be born in America.

The Patrick Quinn family (about 1915)

Top Row (L to R): Eddie, Joe

Middle Row (L to R): Patrick, Grandma Quinn(Mary Canavan) holding James,

Rose, Mary, Grandpa Quinn (Patrick Quinn), John Dennis.

Front Row (L to R) Danny, Briedie

Passport of John Dennis Quinn 1 Mar 1976

Passport of John Dennis Quinn as a young man.

Obituary of John Dennis Quinn

John Dennis Quinn died on 15 Aug 2005.

Birth Record of Patrick Canavan

Patrick Canavan, the son of John Canavan and his wife Mary Ann Daly was born on 10 November 1876 in Coal Island, Tyrone, Ireland. The record at right is his birth certificate has entered in Civil Registration (FHL film #255,962 ).

1901 Census of Ireland

In the 1901 Census of Ireland, we find John Canavan, a widow living in Coal Island, Tyrone, Ireland. His daughter Mary is already married and living elsewhere. John Canavan would be John Dennis Quinn's grandfather on his mothers side.

Immigration into Ellis Island of Joesph Quinn brother of John Dennis

Joesph Quinn, elder brother of John Dennis Quinn, arrived in New York from Motherwell, Scotland on 5 Feb 1923. He was onboard the ship Columbia.He listed his father as nearest relative, and also listed the home of his uncle Daniel Hughes as his destination. He was 5'3" witha fair complexion. His fathers address was given as 79, Ashton Place, Motherwell. He listed his place of birth as being Coal Island, Ireland.

Immigration into Ellis Island of Patrick Quinn brother of John Dennis Quinn.

Patrick Quinn, son of Patrick and Mary Canavan Quinn, immigrated into New York through Ellis Island. He arrived on board the Ship California. He lists his father, Patrick as his closest relative in the old country, which was Motherwell, Scotland. He also listed his destination as Brooklyn, New York to live with his uncle Daniel Hughes of 911 Dean Street. He is listed as being 5 feet five inches tall, with a pale complexion.

The Family of Francis John Lynn and Cecilia Veronica Mc Hale

Francis John Lynn (b. 1883) married Cecilia Veronica Mc Hale (b. 1885) on 21 August 1904 in Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania. They were the parents of:

• Margaret Regena was born 10 Jul 1905 in Pittston. She died 5 Jul 1986 in new York.
• Richard Clement Aloysius was born 30 Jun 1907 in Pittston. He died in Apr of 1975 in Tuckertown, New Jersey.
• James born was 14 Jan 1910 in Readers, Pennsylvania. He died 19 Dec 1946 in Brooklyn.
• Francis John was born 6 Nov 1912 in Pittston. He died 29 May 1929 in Tobyhana, Pennsylvania.
• Mary Cecilia Teresa was born 10 Apr 1914 in Pittston. She died 13 Feb 1994 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
• George Charles Joseph was born 16 Aug 1915 in Pittston. he died 11 Jan 1995 in Effort, Pennsylvania.
• Kathleen Frances was born 26 Sep 1917 in Pittston. She died 20 May 1989 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

The Lynn Family in the 1920 United States Census

The 1920 United States Census of Pittson Ward 9, Luzerne, Pennsylvania shows Margaret Regena Lynn with her family.

She is the daughter of Francis Lynn and his wife Cecilia Veronica Mc Hale.

Civil Marriage Certificate of James Mc Hale and Jane Cawley

James Mc Hale and Jane Cawley were married on 28 Jan 1867. This is their civil marriage certificate.

Marriage records of James Mc Hale and Jane Cawley

The record at right is the Roman Catholic Parish of Addergole in County Mayo, Ireland (FHL film #1279205 item 9). It shows the marriage of James Mc Hale and Jane Cawley.

James Mc Hale and Jane Cawley are the parents of Cecelia Veronica Mc Hale, mother of Margaret Regena Lynn.

Birth Of Joseph Quin

Joseph Quin was born on 16 Dec 1837 in Clonoe, Tyrone, Ireland, the son of Robert Quin and his wife Catherine Hughes.

Joseph Quinn is the grandfather of John Dennis Quinn.

Family of Patrick Quinn and Mary Canavan

Patrick Quinn (b. 6 Jul 1873) married Mary Canavan (b.17 Aug 1878) In Coal Island, Donaghenry, Tyrone, Ireland on 6 Jun 1898. They became the parents of the following children:

1. Joseph born 10 Jun 1899 Ireland, died 23 Nov 1963 in New York.
2. Edward born 28 Jun 1902, died 28 Jul 1978 in New York.
3. Patrick born 24 Jun 1904 in Motherwell, Scotland, died 29 Jun 1977.
4. Rose born 17 Aug 1906 in Motherwell, Scotland, died 9 Dec 1982.
5. John Dennis born 1908 in Motherwell, Scotland, died in 2005 on Long Island, New York.
6. Mary born 1910 in Motherwell, Scotland.
7. Bridget born 1914 in Motherwell, Scotland.
8. James born 9 Jan 1918 in Motherwell, Scotland and died 6 Jul 1971 in New York.
9. Daniel born 1920 in Motherwell, Scotland.

1911 Ireland Census for Joseph and Rose Devlin Quinn

The 1911 Census of Ireland (picture at right) shows the family of Joseph Quinn and his wife Rose Devlin and three of their children. According to this census Joseph and Rose had been married 46 years in 1911, which would mean they were married in 1865. Also they had 9 children, of which 8 were still living. This census is of house #28 in Annagher, Tyrone, Ireland.

Joseph is the grandfather of John Dennis Quinn.

Birth of John Dennis Quinn

On 18 Jun 1908 in Motherwell, Dalziel, Scotland, John Dennis Quinn was born. He was the son of Patrick Quinn and Mary Canavan. John Dennis is the father of John Francis Quinn and Margaret Cecelia Quinn.