Doherty & Madden 1815-1890; Bourney Parish, Jackson MI & Chicago IL
I'm focusing on my gg grand mother, Ellen Doherty-Madden. I'd like to learn who her parents and any siblings were, if there are any current members of her family "out there" and why the first 3 children of Ellen had Doherty baptism sponsors, but the last 3 did not. So here's my story:
Couraganeen RC church was built in 1812 and is located in Co Tipperary, Roscrea Poor Law Union, Bourney Parish, in the townland of Shanballynahagh, lot #6b. As you face the front door of this church, to the right and near the new church (1982) stands a large Celtic Cross Headstone with this inscription:
“Erected by Daniel L & Nellie Madden of Chicago ILL
In Memory of their Father Daniel Madden who died March 31 1878
Thomas Madden their Brother died April 26 1878
Edward Madden their Grandfather died Feb 20 1887
RIP”
Daniel L. is my grandfather and Nellie is his sister. I believe this headstone was erected in 1912 because I have a photo of Nellie standing at the new headstone; also on 4 Oct 1912, arriving at Ellis Island from Queenstown on the RMS Lusitania (sunk by a German U Boat on 7 May 1915) a 41 year old Nellie Madden of Chicago and her age would be correct.
Their grandfather Edward is the husband of Ellen DOHERTY. Ellen DOHERTY and Edward "Ned" MADDEN (my great-great grandparents) married at Couraganeen Chapel on 31 January 1837 and witnessed by (John or Thomas) MADDEN and Ellen LONDEN.
I do not know her parent's name but due to proximity she probably lived in the Parish of Bourney and may have been from Clonakenny, Kyleannagh or Rockforest townland.
May 1829 there is a John Doherty and a Roger Doherty in the townland of Clonakenny in the Tithe Applotments.
Sept 6 1847 and May 1858 there is a John DOHERTY in the townland of Kyleannagh listed in the “House Books”.
1851 Charles Doherty, James Doherty, William Doherty Sr and William Doherty Jr are in the townland of Rockforest in Griffith's Valuation.
Based on her known marriage of Jan 1837, and presuming a marriage age of 23, her birth may have been around 1814.
I do not know when she died but I suspect it was between Feb 1887 and Sep 1888.
The death registrations of her husband Edward “Ned” MADDEN says he was “married” (not a widower) so she probably was alive then.
The 23 Sep 1888 Michigan death certificate of one daughter, Ellen says her parents are dead.
Daniel L. (my grandfather) who erected the headstone at Couraganeen, and a grandson of Ellen Doherty-Madden, was Naturalized in Chicago on March 31, 1899.
His witness was Joseph C. DOHERTY.
Daniel’s address was listed as 738 South Jefferson Street, Chicago.
Josephs address was listed as 16 Arthington Place, Chicago
In the June 1900 Chicago Census:
Daniel L. and Nellie are living at 738 South Jefferson. They are living with another daughter of Ellen Doherty-Madden, Margaret “Maggie” Madden-Egan their aunt.
Joseph C. is living at 978 S Horman Ave. He got married 29 May 1899 and probably moved.
Joseph C. Doherty was born Sept 1869 in Jackson, MI. He is 1 of 7 children of John & Elizabeth Doherty. Elizabeth “DOHERTY” & John “DOUGHERTY” married in Jackson about 1865. I think one of them is related to Ellen Doherty-Madden.
Elizabeth “DOHERTY” was born in Ireland probably in June with the year ranging 1837 – 1846 based on censes of 1870, 1880, 1900 and her April 1910 death registration. Her maiden and marriage name could be the same with various spellings of Doherty or Dougherty.
The 24 Jun 1870 census of Jackson MI shows Elizabeth & John “Dougherty” and their 9 month old son Joseph. Also living with them is Ellen Madden, a daughter of Ellen Doherty-Madden.
The 29 May 1899 marriage record of Joseph C. Doherty, son of Elizabeth, states “DOHERTY” is his mother’s maiden name. (2 months earlier Joseph C. was the witness for Daniel L. Madden’s naturalization.)
The 5 April 1919 death certificate of Elizabeth states her fathers name was “DOHERTY” as was reported by her son, Edward F. Doherty.
John “DOUGHERTY” was born in Ireland around 1826 – 1830 based on the census of 1880 and his May 1888 death registration. My guess is that John came to America around 1851 age about 25. His is first seen in the June 1860 census in Jackson MI and was a saloon keeper then a Baker.
The 6 known children of Ellen DOHERTY & Edward “Ned” Madden and Baptism Sponsors, were baptized Couraganeen RC Chapel, on these dates according to the parish register:
1. “Their Father & Brother” DANIEL MADDEN (My Great grandfather) was baptized 15 Feb 1838, Catherine DOHERTY and Michael Kennedy were sponsors.
On 29 Oct 1868 he married Mary GRIMES of Lisheen townland (my great grandparents) at Templethouy Catholic Church, Moyne Parish, Thurles Poor Law Union.
On 31 Mar 1878 he died at Lisheen townland. His death left Mary a farmer's widow with 5 children, Nellie was the oldest child at 8½ and Daniel L was 2½. Thomas, the youngest died age 10 months, 3 weeks after his father and is on the headstone.
The widow Mary Grimes-Madden remarried 21 April 1881 John MURPHY a widower at Templethouy Catholic Church. The 4 surviving MADDEN children, Ellen “Nellie”, Edmund John, John Joseph, and Daniel Lawrence (my grandfather), now aged from 12 to 6, left their mother and home of Lisheen townland,
about 9 miles northwest to Bourney parish, to live with their paternal grandparents, Edward "Ned" MADDEN and Ellen DOHERTY in the townlands of Shanballynahagh and Corriga.
2. MARGARET “Maggie” MADDEN was baptized 27 Apr 1841, John DOHERTY & Judy DOHERTY were sponsors. She left Ireland about 1865 and on 15 Jan 1877 married Thomas EGAN in Jackson Mich.
Daniel L. and Nellie lived with “Maggie” and her husband Thomas EGAN in Chicago in the 1900 and 1910 census. Nellie continued to live with “Maggie” and Thomas EGAN until both Maggie and Thomas died by Oct 1920. “Maggie” died 12 Dec 1918 in Chicago.
3. ANNE MADDEN was baptized 15 Dec 1844. Anne DOHERTY & James Bennett were sponsors. This is the last time a Doherty was a sponsor for children of Ellen Doherty-Madden and she had 3 more after this. Anne left Ireland about 1865 and is in the 4 Aug 1870 census of Jackson at a Boarding House with her sister Ellen. Anne is age 22 (b 1848) and Ellen is age 18 (b 1852). Both were born in Ireland and work as Domestic Servants. Anne was a witness to the marriage of 2 sisters in Jackson MI; Ellen Madden to John DIGNAN on 17 July 1872 and “Maggie” Madden to Thomas EGAN on 14 June 1877.
In the 3 June 1880 census of Jackson, Anne is living with her sister Ellen and husband John DIGNAN. Anne is age 31 (1849) single Sister-in-Law of John Dignan, a Tailoress, B in Ireland as were parents.
The 1890 Jackson Directory has Anne working at the Jackson Corset Co. She would be 44 by 1890 and I’ve not found marriage or death records yet.
4. EDWARD MADDEN was baptized 18 May 1849, John Harold & Anne Morony were sponsors. He left Ireland about 1865 and is in the Jackson MI census of 24 June 1870 and is a Stone Mason. Nothing else found yet.
5. ELLEN MADDEN was baptized 23 Jul 1851, Dennis and Margaret Harrold were sponsors. She left Ireland about 1865 and is in the 24 June 1870 census of Jackson living with John & Elizabeth “Dougherty”. Ellen is age 18 (b 1852) in Ireland and is a Dress Maker. On 16 July 1872 Ellen married John E. DIGNAM in Jackson. They had 4 children and Ellen died 23 Sep 1888 in Jackson MI.
6. JUDITH MADDEN was baptized Oct 20 1853, Tim Lahy & Mary Ryan were sponsors. Have not yet found any more on Judith.
Thanks in advance for any information or ideas & I really like your web site and all efforts!
Ed Madden