I am trying to find out more about my 2nd great grandfather John Michael or Michael Donnelly. He is reported to be a twin. It is also reported that he was going to go into the priesthood but backed out. He supposedly immigrated due to the embarrassment of this. He was born about 1835. I do not have any information on his parents.
Hi Carol,
I wonder if either of these two could be John's brothers:
Patrick Donnelly born 1835 (possibly his twin?). In the 1901 census he was a widower living with two of his children and three grandchildren in Mohill.
Michael Donnelly born 1821, lived in Dromharkan Glebe. Michael had 3 sets of twins so maybe there's a connection.
How many children did John have?
I will do a little more research to see if I can get you more information.
Kind regards,
Thank you. Both of those sound promising. John and Sarah had two boys - John and Elwood. I have not found any other children.
Hi Carol,
Just checking to see if you got any further with your research into John Donnelly? What part of the States did he live in?
Regards,
Teresa
No I haven't. I've been looking for 30 years. He lived in NY City and briefly in Rochester NY.
Hi Carol,
Could you give me any information you have on the Donnelly's please - I've found some information but want to make sure it's the right family. Elwood Donnelly born in 1888 in New York, married Marion Bushnell in 1920, and died in 1964. Is this the same John? Regards, Teresa
Elwood born 1888 is the grandson of John I am searching on. Elwood is the son of John Donnelly born 1860 and Martha Corgan. John Donnely born 1835 married Sarah Elwood abt 1856 in NY.
Does that help?
Hi Carol, yes that will help as I can search in a few other places.
What was Elwood's wife's name?
Hi Carol,
Have you looked at the baptism records for 1835 in Cloone parish? I am looking at the records at the moment and will let you know if I find anything I will let you know.
Regards,
Teresa
Here is a link to the parish records of 1835:
https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000632400#page/41/mode/1up
I looked at the register but it's very hard to make out. I saw the name Donnelly but couldn't make out anything else.
Elwood born 1888 was married to Marion Bushnell. Is that the one you were asking about? There have been several since then, including my uncle.