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Charles O'Donnell

Charles O'Donnell

Born
1872-04-19 12:00:00
Died
1923-02-17 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in UK

Charles O'Donnell was my ggranfather. He was born on 19th April 1872 in Buncrana at a farm called The Holm or Holm house in Ballymacarry, Cockhill Rd.

His parents were Patrick O'Donnell from Buncrana, Inishowen West and Amelia McLoughlin.

Charles worked in Port Glasgow, Scotland as a fitters helper. He settled there and married on Juli 3, 1896 his Bella McConaghy from Ballintoy, Ballycastle or 89 Croagh, Co. Antrim.

Charles O'Donnell and Bella had 4 children. Mary, Charles, Patrick and Amelia O'Donnell. He lived with his family in Greenock in McKenzieStreet since 1911. Charles died young with 50 yrs of an appenditis. His wife Bella followed him a year later of a valv. heart disease.

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Charles O'Donnell