We have already seen the 1901 Irish Census showing this family in house 6 in the townland of Winst Mills in Tisanon parish. The other pages of the census are torn - but it looks like this is the only house in this townland.
The head of the family is 36 year old Patrick Cooney - he cannot read or write - he is an agricultural laborer. His wife Ellen is 33 - she is able to read and write - she was born in County Cork like Patrick.
There are 4 Cooney children - 12 year old Mary and 10 year old Patrick are scholars. The babies are 3 year old Julia and 1 year old Timothy. There is a 7 year gap between Patrick and Julia. I wonder if this means that there were other children or miscarriages? Sad to think about it.
Again, we saw our family in the 1911 Census of Ireland - they are living in house 7 in Tisaxon Mor townland in Tisaxon parish of Kinsale. The family is living in a 2nd class building with 3 windows in the front of the house which has 4 rooms. Patrick owns the house.
Look at Charles Bateman - his house has 10 rooms for Mr. and Mrs. Bateman and their 11 children. Slaters' Directory of 1856 listed a Charles Bateman as the Post Master in Kinsale - he also had a grocery shop in The Glen. If this was the same gentleman, it explains the big house.
As we saw previously, 46 year old Patrick Cooney is a widower now. He is still working as a laborer. Julia is 13 and is probably the housekeeper while 11 year old Timothy is going to school. This Timothy will marry our Julia Keohane.
Mae Kiely had sent me a note about her father's family.
"Patrick Hogan was my, May Kiely, grandfather.
His first marriage was to Julia Cahalane.
Their two children were
Ellen Hogan (James McCarthy's mother)
Edward Hogan (who has grandchildren in Cambridge and Arlington) This is Ned Hogan.
Patrick Hogan's second marriage was to Ellen Pierce Cooney who had one son Patrick Cooney.
Patrick Hogan's children by his second marriage were
Charles (my father - May Kiely)
William (called the Stoker)
Mary (Marie Sullivan's mother)
David
Michael
Ellen Pierce Cooney Hogan's sister Mary Pierce was married to John Keohane. They had two children that I know off. Patrick and John Reardon's mother. Patrick married Hannah Kiely and their children were Hannah, Nellie, Mary/Minnie, James, John, Tom.
Patrick's second marriage was to Julia Murphy. They had one daughter who is Eileen Griffin's mother."
So we saw baptismal records for David Hogan - baptized 17 July 1871 in Innishannon. www.familysearch.org had the following information re David's birth registration - this lists Ballymartle as the place of christening.
| Name: | Ellen Peirce | |||
| Gender: | Female | |||
| Husband: | Patrick Hogan | |||
| Son: | David | |||
Other information in the record of David
from Ireland Births and Baptisms
| Name: | David | |||
| Gender: | Male | |||
| Christening Place: | 373, BALLYMARTLE, CORK, IRE | |||
| Birth Date: | 24 Jul 1871 | |||
| Birthplace: | Ballymartle, Cork, Ire | |||
| Father's Name: | Patrick Hogan | |||
| Mother's Name: | Ellen Peirce | |||
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C70146-4 , System Origin: Ireland-VR , GS Film number:255831 , Reference ID: 2:PG4JWX
So David was born after he was baptized! We have seen this before. Parents have their babies baptized right away at their local church, but they register them the next time that they go into town. At some point the law said that the birth had to be registered within 3 weeks of the birth. Sometimes it might be a month before the family went into town so there can be a big discrepancy between the baptism and birth dates. And what about Innishannon vs Ballymartle? Perhaps someone went to Ballymartle before Innishannon??
1898 finds that David Hogan has emigrated to America and is staying at 24 Jefferson Street in Cambridge with his half brother Ned Hogan - both are laborers.
1900 sees David marrying Nellie Lucey on 9 November. David is 28 and living at 2 Fitchburg Court in Somerville; Nellie is 26 and is living at 12 London Street in Somerville. David is a laborer while Nellie is a domestic. They were both born in County Cork, Ireland. Parents are Patrick and Ellen (Pierce) Hogan and Patrick and Hannah (Callaghan) Lucey. It is the first marriage for both. James P. F. Kelly, a priest, of 264 Washington St., Somerville performs the marriage. (This address is St. Joseph's Church in Somerville.)
I didn't find either London Street or Fitchburg Court in present day Somerville.
"Washington Street & Union Square - St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – 1871 -74. Architect: James Murphy
This is the first Catholic Church in Somerville and the mother church of Catholicism in the City. The church is an excellent example of the Gothic Revival Style favored for churches at the time. Note the lancet (pointed) arches, a hallmark of the Gothic and Gothic Revival Style, used for doorways and windows, the Gothic buttress elements along the walls and tower, and the Gothic rose/wheel window in the front gable of the church ... This form originated in ancient Roman Basilicas, or court buildings, and early Christians adopted it as their own, usually with the addition of towers, steeples and other modifications, as Christianity became an accepted religion in the Roman Empire. The steeple of the church was damaged by the Hurricane of 1938, and unfortunately was later removed. "
I didn't find either London Street or Fitchburg Court in present day Somerville.
“'The Ins and Outs of Union Square' A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Led by Edward Gordon, President of the Victorian Society in America, New England Chapter
Sponsored by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission and Arts Union with funding by the Massachusetts Cultural Council" tells us:
Led by Edward Gordon, President of the Victorian Society in America, New England Chapter
Sponsored by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission and Arts Union with funding by the Massachusetts Cultural Council" tells us:
"Washington Street & Union Square - St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – 1871 -74. Architect: James Murphy
This is the first Catholic Church in Somerville and the mother church of Catholicism in the City. The church is an excellent example of the Gothic Revival Style favored for churches at the time. Note the lancet (pointed) arches, a hallmark of the Gothic and Gothic Revival Style, used for doorways and windows, the Gothic buttress elements along the walls and tower, and the Gothic rose/wheel window in the front gable of the church ... This form originated in ancient Roman Basilicas, or court buildings, and early Christians adopted it as their own, usually with the addition of towers, steeples and other modifications, as Christianity became an accepted religion in the Roman Empire. The steeple of the church was damaged by the Hurricane of 1938, and unfortunately was later removed. "
St. Joseph's Church in Somerville
The icon shows where St. Joseph's Church is located.
From another walking tour led by the same man "Union Square Revisited: From Sand Pit to Melting Pot Led by Edward W. Gordon, President of the Victorian Society in America/ New England Chapter" we learn that:
"St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, at Washington and
Webster Streets. Until St. Joseph’s Church opened in 1870-1874,
Somerville’s notable population of 2,000 Catholics were forced to walk considerable distances to worship in churches in Charlestown and Cambridge. On January 20, 1870, the Mayo estate was purchased, and architect James Murphy designed a new Victorian Gothic church for local Catholics. In 1871 the pastor Monsignor Christopher C. McGrath held the first services in the lower church, and then he presided over the congregation for the next sixty-three years! Sadly the steeple of the church was taken down in 1978 for fear that structural instability would cause it to collapse, and Union Square lost a significant landmark - very striking landmark. "
Webster Streets. Until St. Joseph’s Church opened in 1870-1874,
Somerville’s notable population of 2,000 Catholics were forced to walk considerable distances to worship in churches in Charlestown and Cambridge. On January 20, 1870, the Mayo estate was purchased, and architect James Murphy designed a new Victorian Gothic church for local Catholics. In 1871 the pastor Monsignor Christopher C. McGrath held the first services in the lower church, and then he presided over the congregation for the next sixty-three years! Sadly the steeple of the church was taken down in 1978 for fear that structural instability would cause it to collapse, and Union Square lost a significant landmark - very striking landmark. "
Certificate no. 414-189 at the USCC (United States Circuit Court) Boston Mass.
Country of birth or allegiance is Great Britain.
When born: January 26, 1875.
Date of Naturalization: Oct. 27, 1902.
In this map, the red icon on the bottom right is 8 First Street in Cambridge. You can see the proximity of Cambridge in the lower half of the map to Somerville on the upper part of the map. The Hogans will spend their lives within the two towns and within the same few miles.
This is First Street in Cambridge today - #8 is on the right. I'm not sure if these are new or renovated brick buildings.
Cambridge Registry of Births for 1903 lists #1752 David Vincent Hogan as born on December 10. David and Nellie are living at 73 Cambridge Street. David is listed as a laborer. Both parents were born in Ireland.
On page 345 of the Cambridge Registry of Births Honora Hogan is #814 - she was born November 26, 1905 in Cambridge. David and Nellie Hogan are still living at 73 Cambridge Street.
Two years later in 1907 Jeremiah Hogan is born on October 10. He is number 908 on page 359.
Look at the entry above Jeremiah. #907 is baby boy Healy born on August 19 in Cambridge. The father's name is unknown. The mother, Mary Healy, is living on Linwood Street in Somerville. The occupation of the father is unknown as is the place of his birth. Mary was born in Somerville. I wonder what this sad story is.
The red icon shows where 73 Cambridge Street was.
The green sign post on the left points to the right for Cambridge Street. There must have been massive changes in this section of Cambridge. #73 must be close to the intersection of Cambridge Street with McGrath and O'Brien Highway (rte 28.) The Hogans stayed here for several years.
I wasn't able to find our family in the 1910 U.S. Census.
David and Ellen (? Tousie) Hogan have moved to 42 Winter Street in Cambridge when Edward Francis (#1500 on page 470) is born on August 13, 1916 in Cambridge. I wonder if the Hogan children were born at home or at Cambridge Hospital?
There is also a WWI registration card for David Hogan.
Serial Number 3024 - Order Number 570.
Permanent Home Address: 42 Winter St., Cambridge, Mass.
Age in Years: 45 - Date of Birth: June 5, 1873.
He is white and is a naturalized citizen of the U.S.A.
He is a laborer for the Cambridge Gas Co. on Third St., Camb., Middlesex, Mass.
His nearest relative is his wife Helen Hogan of 42 Winter St., Camb., Middlesex, Mass.
"I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true.
David Hogan"
Page 2 shows that David is of short height, medium build with blue eyes and brown hair.
Paul Bruscia is the Registrar and the date of Registration is Sep 12, 1918.
The red icon is 42 Winter Street in Cambridge. Look at how close Third Street is - I suppose David walked to work. And it is not too far from 93 Cambridge Street where they previously lived.
On the left side are #34 and #36 Winter St. On the right side of this building are doors #38, # 40, #42. So I wonder what floor #42 is?
The 1920 U.S. Census of Cambridge was taken early - on 12 January 1920 by Hubert Gormley.
The David Hogan family is living at 317 Webster Avenue - I can't tell if the family is renting or owns the house. David is the 45 year old head of the family. He immigrated to this country in 1895 and was naturalized in 1900. He is able to read, write and speak English. He was born in Ireland and surprisingly lists Irish as his mother tongue - same thing with his parents. David is working as a laborer at ship building.
Nellie Hogan is his 44 year old wife. She immigrated and was naturalized the same time as David. She also reads, writes, and speaks English. She also lists her mother tongue as Irish.
Five Hogan children are listed.
18 year old Charles no longer attends school but is a driver for an Express Company.
16 year old Vincent has not attended school since 1 September, 1919 - he is working but I can't make out at what. I thought it said banker but he is only 16. Maybe you can figure it out. www.ancestry.com thought it said banker as well.
14 year old Nora and 12 year old Jeremiah both attend school.
4 1/2 year old Edward has not yet started school.
14 year old Nora and 12 year old Jeremiah both attend school.
4 1/2 year old Edward has not yet started school.
Map of 317 Webster Avenue where the Hogans live.
I guess this is where the house stood when the Hogans lived here.
This 1927 Somerville Directory lists several of David Hogan's family on 10a Otis Street.
Charles P. Hogan is a teamster.
David V. Hogan is a trainman.
Jeremiah Hogan is a clerk.
Mrs. Nellie Hogan has a house at 10a Otis street.
Our David Hogan is not listed - that likely means that he has died.
Map showing 10 Otis Street in East Somerville
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| I think the tan house has the number 10 on it. |
In the 1930 U.S. Census of Somerville, 55 year old Nellie Hogan is listed as a widow and is now head of the family. She owns their home at 10a Otis Street. Her tenants pay $35 for monthly rent - the house is worth $6000, but this census does not tell us if Nellie has a mortgage on it.
28 year old Charles P Hogan is still a teamster for a trucking concern, while 14 year Edward J. Hogan is going to to school.
1940 shows our Hogan family still at 10 Otis Street in Somerville. The U.S. Census of Ward 1 was taken by Mary Donovan on April 13.
Nellie Hogan owns the house, but $37 is listed in the column asking how much the house is worth or how much rent a family is paying monthly. Is Nellie paying a mortgage payment of $37 monthly?
Nellie is now 66 - she is widowed - she completed 6th grade. She was born in Eire but is a naturalized U. S. citizen. She and her family lived in the same house 5 years ago. She is not seeking work. It says she is engaged in house work. She did not work in 1939 and received no salary. She said that she did not receive income of $50 or more from sources other than wages or salary. So what about the rent her tenants are paying?
Nellie's son David is 37 - he completed 8 years of school. He also lived in the same house 5 years ago. He was at work the week of March 24-30, 1940 - he is a laborer in a warehouse for private industry. He worked 52 weeks in 1939 and made what looks like $1200. He had no other income.
Nellie's son Edward is 24 and completed 8th grade. He also lived in the same house 5 years ago. He was not working the week of March 24-30 for private industry or nonemergency government work. During this time he was not working and was not assigned to public emergency work either. He was seeking work. It looks like he has been unemployed for 4 weeks. Edward has experience as a truck driver in a motor company. He worked 25 weeks in 1939 and made $500. He has no other income other than wages.
Let's look at Nellie's tenants for a minute. There are 2 families at 10A Otis Street. George and Maud Worthley areone family - he is 66 and she is 68 years old. They lived in the same town on April 1, 1935. He has not worked in 1939. He is seeking work. How are they paying their $27 monthly rent?
His wife Delia is 36 and was born in Eire. They have 3 children - son Charles is 7 and twins Helen and Catherine are 6.
They lived in the same town in 1935. He has a job and worked 48 hours the week of March 24-30, 1940 as a truck driver for a Trucking Company. He worked 52 weeks in 1939 and made $1820. So I guess he could afford his rent, but Nellie said she had no income.
I wish I knew more about David Hogan's family.
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