William Joseph Shaughnessy (1870 - 1950)

Born 24 Feb 1870 in Coggalmore, Cloonfinlough, Lisonuffy, County Roscommon, Ireland

Husband of Jane (Turner) Shaughnessy — married 9 Jun 1909 in Washington, Washington County, District of Columbia, United States

Died 13 Jul 1950 at age 80 in Oakland, Almd, California, USA

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Biography

William was born in Coggalmore, Cloonfinlough, Lisonuffy, County Roscommon, Ireland on Feb 24, 1870. He was the son of Thomas Shaughnessy and Catherine Nolan.

He emigrated to the USA in 1887

He met and married Jane Turner in Washington, Washington County, District of Columbia, United States on June 9, 1909.

In the 1910 US Census William and Jeanette (Jane) are found residing in Pennsylvania, USA where William's occupation is listed as a Coachman for a private farm (or firm).

He had served as a Private in the 7th Calvary during the war.

In the 1940 Census William (72), Jane (65) and their son William (25), single, are found in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. No occupation for William Snr is listed but their son William is listed as a Lawyer - Labor Relations. They also had a lodger (John Curran) staying with the family.

William passed away in Oakland, California on July 13, 1950, age 80 and is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA. ( Note : His memorial states that he was born on March 27, 1867).

Sources

• Birth record, William Shaughnessy, 1870, Ireland, County Roscommon, Strokestown SR District, Group Registration ID 7983094 [1]
• Marriage : "District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XL7W-SM6 : Wed Oct 04 19:14:52 UTC 2023), Entry for Wm J Shaughnessy and Jane Turner, 09 Jun 1909.
• 1910 US Census : https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GRV8-S5Y?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AMG7K-7L9&action=view
• "United States Census, 1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K73Q-65T : Tue Nov 28 14:16:08 UTC 2023), Entry for William Shaughnessy and Jane Shaughnessy, 1940.
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74114131/william-j-shaughnessy
• Photo : https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000000082905494?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000006971133127