William Allen McDonough

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• FindaGrave ID: 37403570
• Baptism: 17 Oct 1909, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Address:
  Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Springfield Avenue, Chi

William married Rowena Marie Gamble on 14 Sep 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Rowena (daughter of William Badger Gamble and Beatrice Pearl Lasbury) was born on 13 Oct 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA; died on 29 Jan 1987 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Patricia Mae McDonough was born on 25 Jun 1935; died on 25 Apr 2002 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
2. William Allen McDonough

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• Also Known As: McDonogh

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Died:
Was listed in the "Who's Who" book- St. Louis Missouri (St. Louis County Library)
Born in Ireland, Patrick came to the United States at the age of 16 in 1885, at first working for his uncle in his drug store in Kansas.

In September 1892 he connected with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York. Starting as an agent he soon was promoted to Assistant Superintendent of the Keokuk, Iowa office of the Company and later District Manager of the Chicago office of the Metropolitan.

In 1913 he took charge of the O'Fallon Park District, St. Louis Office of the Company. As shown by his splendid career, Mr. McDonough was an exceptionally able manager, who had made very many friends in North St. Louis. He was a Member of the North St. Louis Business men's Association since 1920.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
McDonough, Patrick A.--7405 Oxford Dr., Moorlands (Clayton), Sun., Jan.10,
1937, 1:30 a.m., beloved husband of Nellie F. McDonough (nee Peters),
dear father of Sister Mary Terence of the Loretto Order, William A., James P.
McDonough, brother of Thomas McDonough and Mrs. Bridget Usher, our
dear grandfather, uncle and father-in-law.
Funeral from Arthur J. Donnelly's Parlors, 3840 Lindell bl., Wed., Jan. 13,
8:30 a.m., to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Forsythe bl. and Asbury.
Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Patrick married Nellie Frances on 6 Feb 1907 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Nellie was born in 1882; died on 3 Dec 1918 in Illinois, USA; was buried on 5 Dec 1918 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Died of influenza at age 34 shortly after the birth of her son James

Obituary:

McDonough - On Tuesday Dec. 3, 1918 at 11:45 p.m. Mabel Frances McDonough (nee Allen) dearly beloved wife of Parick A. McDonough and dear mother of Mabel Frances, William Allen and James Patrick McDonough, and dear daugher of Fred K (?) and Barbara Allen, in her thrity-fourth year.

Funeral Thursday, December 5, at 9:30 a.m. from family residence 4581 Clarence, to Holy Rosary Church thence to Union Station for shipment to Chicago, ILL., for interment, via C. & A. Railroad: train leaves 12:15 p.m.

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• Also Known As: Billy the Weaver
• Also Known As: William Francis McDonogh

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Died at age 98
Had no formal education but could speak english fluently

Shown in 1901 Census living with wife and 3 children John, James & Winifred.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Buried: Ross Abbey, near Headford, Galway, Ireland

Called "Billy, The Weaver" . Billy was a weaver by trade and owned nine acres of land. The old homestead had been in the family for over 300 years and is currently lived in by his granddaugher Mary Agnes McDonagh, daughter of John McDonagh (his son). The old homestead originally had a thatch roof that has been replaced with a modern one and the home stands in good condition to this day.

William married Mary Moran between 1866 and 1868 in Ireland. Mary (daughter of Michael Moran and Bridget Meyers) was born on 14 Aug 1845 in Ower, Galway, Connacht, Ireland; died on 8 Feb 1924 in Carrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland; was buried in Ross Errilly Abbey, Headford, Galway, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
The "Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland 1848-1862" shows that the Moran's had land in Ower, Killursa, Galway, Ireland. Listed as land owners were Michael, Michael with a father named Tom, Michael Jr., Thomas and Mary.

Buried: Ross Abbey near Headford, Galway, Ireland

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Griffith's Valuation Individual Information

Full Name Patrick (Andrew) Mc Donagh
County Galway
Parish Cargin
Townland Ballyconlought
Lessor Austin O'Malley
Page Number 15
Map Reference(s) 2a
Property House,Offices,Land

Griffith's Valuation Individual Information

Full Name Patrick (Pat) Mc Donagh
County Galway
Parish Cargin
Townland Ballyconlought
Lessor Austin O'Malley
Page Number 15
Map Reference(s) 2d
Property House,Offices,Land
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Griffith's Valuation Individual Information

Full Name Patrick (White) Mc Donagh
County Galway
Parish Cargin
Townland Ballyconlought
Lessor Austin O'Malley
Page Number 14
Map Reference(s) 1c
Property House,Land

Patrick married Mary CanavanCarrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland. Mary (daughter of Martin Canavan and Bridget Burke) was born in Clydagh, Galway, Connacht, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married Bridget MeyersOwer, Galway, Connacht, Ireland. Bridget (daughter of John Meyers and Judy Connell) was born in Ballybane, Kerry, Munster, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]