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William Francis McDonough

Male 1832 - 1930  (98 years)


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  • Name William Francis McDonough 
    Born 1832  Carrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Billy the Weaver 
    Also Known As William Francis McDonogh 
    Died 20 Feb 1930  St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2977  Lasbury Family
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2024 

    Father Patrick Andrew McDonough
              b. Carrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1859, Carrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Mary Canavan
              b. Clydagh, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married Carrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1030  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Wife Mary Moran
              b. 14 Aug 1845, Ower, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 8 Feb 1924, Carrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married Between 1866 and 1868  Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Patrick Andrew McDonough
              b. 15 Mar 1869, Carrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 10 Jan 1937, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     2. John McDonough
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2024 
    Family ID F1026  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1832 - Carrigeen, Galway, Connacht, Ireland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - Between 1866 and 1868 - Ireland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Feb 1930 - St. Louis, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • 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.