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Robert Jessep Donnelly

Robert Jessep Donnelly

Born
1838-05-25 12:00:00
Died
1897-12-17 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Robert Jessep Donnelly was born in Armagh County on 25 May 1838.

His parents were Charles E. Donnelly and Margaret Parsons.  In 1851 he was included on the Census of the Isle of Man.  Family tradition holds that he and his brother wished to emigrate to the U.S. but hoped to avoid discrimination by emigrating from the Isle of Man. 

Robert arrived in New York City on 30 October 1859.  In 1862 he was employed as a weaver in a mill in Burrillville, RI. 

He married Jane Love Irvine on 06 Sep 1862 and they had six children: 

  • George (1863-1877),

  • Charles (1866-1916),

  • Janet (1867-1954),

  • Robert (1874-1875),

  • Arthur (1876-1965),

  • Martha (1878-a1915).  

Associated communities

Armagh

County Armagh, or Ard Mhacha in Irish, is located in the north-east of Ireland.  It is known as the "Orchard County" because of its many apple orchards.  Our county town is Armagh and we have a population of approximately 174,792.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors' place of origin. 

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Buildings in this community

  • Lurgan Armagh Workhouse 1839-1929

    Location: Armagh

  • The farm at Cornonagh

    Location: Armagh

    Cornonagh,ballsmill county down

Timeline events in this community

  • 2020s

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    4 Jul 2025

  • 2020s

    test 09 05

    16 May 2025

  • 1950s

    1953 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1953-09-27 12:00:00

  • 1970s

    1977 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1977-09-25 12:00:00