Mary McGrath1

(circa 1825 - )
Last EditedNov 13, 2016

Family

William Biggs b. c 1820
Marriage Principal=William Biggs1 
Child
Birthcirca 1825 St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Marriage Principal=William Biggs1 
Married Name Biggs1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, Microfilm #2169242, Item 13 - Marriages, 1844-1890; marriage listing for Patrick Ryan and Mary Norris, 11 March 1859.

Mary McGrath1

(circa May 1875 - )
Last EditedApr 1, 2017
FatherMichael McGrath1 b. s 1845
MotherCatherine Walsh1 b. s 1845
Birthcirca May 1875 Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism10 May 1875 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Mary of Michael McGrath and Catherine Walsh. Sponsors Michael Walsh and Bridget Kane."; Witness=Michael Walsh1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 50 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Mary McGrath, 10 May 1875.

Mary "Stella" McGrath1

( - before 2020)
Last EditedJan 27, 2020

Family

Adrian Joseph St. Croix b. 1 Mar 1932, d. 23 Jan 2020
Marriage Principal=Adrian Joseph St. Croix1 
Married Name St. Croix1 
Marriage Principal=Adrian Joseph St. Croix1 
Deathbefore 2020 1 

Citations

  1. [S1379] Caul's, Died January 23, 2020, online at https://www.cauls.ca/obituary/adrian-st-croix; accessed 1/27/2020.

Mary Ann McGrath1

(18 August 1888 - )
Last EditedOct 3, 2019
FatherPatrick McGrath1
MotherHannah St. Croix1
Birth18 August 1888 Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism20 August 1888 Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Mary Ann of Patk McGrath & Hannah St. Croix. Spons: John Molloy and ? Grace".1 

Citations

  1. [S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada, 1843-1890; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Mary Ann McGrath, 20 August 1888.

Mary Bridget McGrath1

(23 July 1887 - )
Last EditedAug 3, 2016
FatherTobias McGrath1 b. Feb 1840, d. 18 Jan 1927
MotherMary Cantwell1
Birth23 July 1887 St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-10507-6272-98 : 5 May 2015), St John's > St Patrick's (Roman Catholic) > Birth 1880-1891, Vol. 25 > image 106 of 152; Provincial Archives, St. John's. Listing for Birth of Mary Bridget McGrath, dau. of Tobias McGrath & Mary Cantwell, 23 July 1887 at St. John's, NL.

Mary Catherine McGrath1

(circa October 1874 - )
Last EditedApr 1, 2017
FatherMichael McGrath1 b. s 1845
MotherCatherine Walsh1 b. s 1845
Birthcirca October 1874 Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism25 October 1874 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Mary Catherine of Michael McGrath and Catherine Walsh. Sponsors Michael Walsh and Margaret ?."; Witness=Michael Walsh1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 42 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Mary Catherine McGrath, 25 October 1874.

Mary Ellen McGrath1

(circa June 1882 - )
Last EditedAug 7, 2016
FatherGregory McGrath1 b. s 1855
MotherMary Vail1 b. s 1855
Birthcirca June 1882 Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism29 June 1882 St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Parents are listed as Gregory McGrath & Mary Veill (sic). Witnesses were Peter Mahoney & Martha Fewer.1 

Citations

  1. [S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada, 1843-1890; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Mary Ellen McGrath, 29 June 1882.

Mary Patrick McGrath1

(circa May 1877 - )
Last EditedApr 1, 2017
FatherMichael McGrath1 b. s 1845
MotherCatherine Walsh1 b. s 1845
Birthcirca May 1877 Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism14 May 1877 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Mary Patrick of Michael Magrath and Mary Walsh. Sponsors Bartholomew Magrath and Elizabeth Magrath."1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 63 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Mary Patrick Magrath, 14 May 1877.

Matthew Joseph McGrath1

(say 1850 - )
Last EditedApr 25, 2017

Family

Clara Walsh b. s 1850
Marriagecirca 1873 Newfoundland, Canada; Bride=Clara Walsh1 
Children
Birthsay 1850 1 
Marriagecirca 1873 Newfoundland, Canada; Bride=Clara Walsh1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 43 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Winifred McGrath, 20 January 1875.
  2. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G1SP-T73 : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 75 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Thomas Joseph McGrath, 10 November 1876.
  3. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 70 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Michael Albin Magrath, 15 May 1876.
  4. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 73 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Peter McGrath, 15 July 1879.
  5. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-L1SP-L3R : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 29 of 34; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Joseph McGrath, 01 June 1890.

Michael McGrath1

(say 1845 - )
Last EditedFeb 16, 2021

Family

Catherine Walsh b. s 1845
Marriage28 May 1870 Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada; Michl Magrath & Catherine Walsh.
Witnesses: Michael Walsh & Bridget Cain.; Bride=Catherine Walsh, Witness=Michael Walsh1,2 
Children
Name Variation Michael Magrath2 
Birthsay 1845 1 
Marriage28 May 1870 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Michl Magrath & Catherine Walsh.
Witnesses: Michael Walsh & Bridget Cain.; Bride=Catherine Walsh, Witness=Michael Walsh1,2 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 24 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Mary McGrath, 10 May 1871.
  2. [S435] E-mail Message. From Kevin Roche to Patricia Balkcom, 01 February 2019.
  3. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 27 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Peter Joseph McGrath, 07 October 1872.
  4. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 42 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Mary Catherine McGrath, 25 October 1874.
  5. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 50 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Mary McGrath, 10 May 1875.
  6. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 63 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Mary Patrick Magrath, 14 May 1877.

Michael McGrath1

(say 1855 - )
Last EditedApr 25, 2017

Family

Mary Walsh b. s 1855
Marriagesay 1883 Newfoundland, Canada; Bride=Mary Walsh1 
Children
Birthsay 1855 1 
Marriagesay 1883 Newfoundland, Canada; Bride=Mary Walsh1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-L1SP-L3R : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 8 of 34; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Anne McGrath, 04 March 1885.
  2. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-PS1 : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 15 of 34; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Philip McGrath, 26 December 1886.
  3. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-L1SP-L3R : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 31 of 34; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Catherine Frances McGrath, 30 September 1890.

Michael Albin McGrath1

(circa May 1876 - )
Last EditedApr 1, 2017
FatherMatthew Joseph McGrath1 b. s 1850
MotherClara Walsh1 b. s 1850
Birthcirca May 1876 Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism15 May 1876 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Michael Albin (?) of Joseph Magrath and Clara Walsh. Sponsors Philip Magrath and Theresa Walsh."; Witness=Theresa Walsh1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 70 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Michael Albin Magrath, 15 May 1876.

Patrick McGrath1

(circa October 1880 - )
Last EditedAug 7, 2016
FatherGregory McGrath1 b. s 1855
MotherMary Vail1 b. s 1855
Birthcirca October 1880 Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism3 October 1880 St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Parents are listed as Gregory McGrath & Mary Vail. Witnesses were William Yetman & Theresa Dobbin.1 

Citations

  1. [S846] Newfoundland Grand Banks, online ngb.checucto.org, Transcription of St. Mary's Baptisms (partial list), 1843-1925, District of Placentia & St. Mary's, contributed & transcribed by Michael Power, 2004; Baptismal entry for Patrick McGrath, October 3, 1880.

Patrick McGrath1

Last EditedOct 3, 2019

Family

Hannah St. Croix
Marriage Principal=Hannah St. Croix1 
Children
Marriage Principal=Hannah St. Croix1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920," database with images, (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22910-7118-38 : accessed 23 October 2015), Marriages > Marriages 1918 vol 1 no 1-3705 Boston > image 16 of 286; State Archives, Boston; marriage of John J. McGrath & Teresa St. Croix.
  2. [S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada, 1843-1890; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Peter Joseph McGrath, April 6, 1888.
  3. [S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada, 1843-1890; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Mary Ann McGrath, 20 August 1888.

Peter McGrath1

(26 June 1879 - )
Last EditedApr 2, 2017
FatherMatthew Joseph McGrath1 b. s 1850
MotherClara Walsh2 b. s 1850
Birth26 June 1879 Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism15 July 1879 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "June 26, 1879 on the testimony of Wm. Doyle and Thomas Foley both older than Peter McGrath. Peter of Matthew Joseph McGrath and Clara Walsh, born June 26, 1879, Sponsors Patrick Coffey and Margaret McGrath. Baptized July 15, 1879 by Father Irvine."1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 73 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Peter McGrath, 15 July 1879.
  2. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 73 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Matthew Joseph McGrath, 15 July 1879.

Peter Joseph McGrath1

(circa October 1872 - )
Last EditedMar 29, 2017
FatherMichael McGrath1 b. s 1845
MotherCatherine Walsh1 b. s 1845
Name Variation Patrick Joseph Walsh; In another record of his baptismal record it states his name is Patrick Joseph.2 
Birthcirca October 1872 Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism7 October 1872 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Peter Jos. of Michael McGrath and Kate Walsh. Sponsors Henry Phippard and Jane ?."1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 27 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Peter Joseph McGrath, 07 October 1872.
  2. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 37 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Patrick Joseph Walsh, 7 October 1872.

Peter Joseph McGrath1

(circa March 1887 - )
Last EditedOct 3, 2019
FatherPatrick McGrath1
MotherHannah St. Croix1
Birthcirca March 1887 Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Although the baptismal record seems to say that he was baptized in 1888, it appears that it was likely in 1887, as they had another child in 1888.1 
Baptism6 April 1887 Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Peter Joseph of Pat McGrath & Johanna St. Croix. Spons: Thos. Walsh and Mary Bishop".1 

Citations

  1. [S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada, 1843-1890; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Peter Joseph McGrath, April 6, 1888.

Philip McGrath1

Last EditedFeb 16, 2021

Family

Jane Frances Walsh b. s 1850
Marriage16 May 1875 Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada; Philip McGrath & Jane Frances Walsh.
Witnesses: George Meehan & Catherine McGrath.; Principal=Jane Frances Walsh1 
Marriage16 May 1875 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Philip McGrath & Jane Frances Walsh.
Witnesses: George Meehan & Catherine McGrath.; Principal=Jane Frances Walsh1 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Kevin Roche to Patricia Balkcom, 01 February 2019.

Philip M. McGrath1,2

(circa December 1886 - )
Last EditedApr 25, 2017
FatherMichael McGrath1 b. s 1855
MotherMary Walsh1 b. s 1855
Birthcirca December 1886 Patrick's Cove, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1,2 
Baptism26 December 1886 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Philip of Michael McGrath and Mary Walsh. Sponsors: Denis McGrath and Jane Frances McGrath." (Patrick's Cove)1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-PS1 : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 15 of 34; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Philip McGrath, 26 December 1886.
  2. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G1SP-T9H : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 15 of 71; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Philip M. McGrath, 26 December 1886.

Ralph P. McGrath1,2

(15 July 1923 - )
Last EditedAug 5, 2017
FatherJohn J. McGrath1 b. 26 Oct 1892
MotherTheresa Mary St. Croix1 b. 10 Mar 1897
Birth15 July 1923 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States1 
(Resident) CensusApril 1940 44 Saratoga Street, East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States; Listing for family of John McGrath of 44 Saratoga Street:
John McGrath, head, renting for $45, no radio, married, white, 38, first married at 25, can read and write, he and parents born Canada, English, emigrated in 1910, naturalized, fisherman, worked yesterday, not a US veteran.
Theresa, wife, 34, married first at 21, she and parents born in Canada, can read and write and speak English, emigrated in 1914, naturalized, not working.
John, son, age 10, born Massachusetts, attending school.
Douglas J., son, age 9, born Massachusetts, in school.
Ralph P., son, age 7, born Mass., in school.
Gertrude E., daughter, age 4, born Mass.
George, son, 2, born Mass.
Elizabeth St. Croix, mother-in-law, widowed, age 19 when first married, age 67, can read and write English, housekeeper in homes, worked yesterday, emigrated in 1921.; Principal=John J. McGrath2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts, State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.; accessed August 8, 2016. Petition No. 176276 for Theresa Mary McGrath, 26 February 1937.
  2. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RHC-HP6 : 8 December 2015), Massachusetts > Suffolk > Boston (Districts 1-250) > ED 14 > image 28 of 44; citing NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002). Listing of family of John and Theresa McGrath, line #74.

Teresa McGrath1

(circa August 1887 - )
Last EditedOct 3, 2019
FatherGregory McGrath1 b. s 1855
MotherMary Vail1 b. s 1855
Birthcirca August 1887 Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism20 August 1887 St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Teresa of Gregory McGrath & Mary Vale (sic). Spons: Frank Grace and Ellen Vale".1 

Citations

  1. [S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada, 1843-1890; accessed June 1, 2016. Listing for baptism of Teresa McGrath, 20 August 1887.

Thomas Joseph McGrath1

(circa 1876 - )
Last EditedApr 16, 2017
FatherMatthew Joseph McGrath1 b. s 1850
MotherClara Walsh1 b. s 1850
Birthcirca 1876 Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism10 November 1876 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Thomas Joseph of Matthew Joseph McGrath and Clara Walsh. Sponsors: Thomas Reilly and Teresa Walsh."; Witness=Theresa Walsh1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G1SP-T73 : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 75 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Thomas Joseph McGrath, 10 November 1876.

Tobias McGrath1

(February 1840 - 18 January 1927)
Last EditedAug 15, 2020

Family 1

Mary Cantwell
Marriage Principal=Mary Cantwell2 
Child

Family 2

Mary Ann Bishop b. c May 1849, d. 3 Aug 1922
Marriage31 January 1895 St. Joseph's, Salmonier, Newfoundland, Canada; Marriage Register states: January 31, 1894: At St. Joseph's Church, Salmonier, NL - Tobias McGrath, 52, widower, fisherman, Catholic, residing at St. John's, married Mary Bishop Gashue, 42, widow, Catholic, residing at Salmonier. Married by Rev. John J. St. John. Witnesses were John Bishop and Mary McDonald. (I am assuming that John Bishop was Mary's brother, but have no confirmation of this). The church record states (translated from Latin): 31 January 1895 by John J. St. John (priest) married Tobias McGrath, age 52, widower, and Mary Ann Bishop Gushue, 42, widow of William George Gushue, daughter of Edward Bishop. Witnesses were John Bishop, Gerald Gurtis, Mary McDonald and Ellen Ryan.; Principal=Mary Ann Bishop, Witness=John Joseph Bishop1,3 
BirthFebruary 1840 St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; This date and place of birth are based on the information given in the 1921 Census.1 
Marriage Principal=Mary Cantwell2 
Residence31 January 1894 St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada; He was living here and was a fisherman when he married Mary Gashue.1 
Marriage31 January 1895 St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph's, Salmonier, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Marriage Register states: January 31, 1894: At St. Joseph's Church, Salmonier, NL - Tobias McGrath, 52, widower, fisherman, Catholic, residing at St. John's, married Mary Bishop Gashue, 42, widow, Catholic, residing at Salmonier. Married by Rev. John J. St. John. Witnesses were John Bishop and Mary McDonald. (I am assuming that John Bishop was Mary's brother, but have no confirmation of this). The church record states (translated from Latin): 31 January 1895 by John J. St. John (priest) married Tobias McGrath, age 52, widower, and Mary Ann Bishop Gushue, 42, widow of William George Gushue, daughter of Edward Bishop. Witnesses were John Bishop, Gerald Gurtis, Mary McDonald and Ellen Ryan.; Principal=Mary Ann Bishop, Witness=John Joseph Bishop1,3 
(Witness) CensusJune 1921 Mall Bay, St. Joseph's, Salmonier, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "William Gashue" HH #100, living in St. Joseph's (Mall Bay), male, widower, born Nov. 1879, aged 42, English, Catholic, fisherman, also working on his own - driving. They are listed next to John and Celia Bishop and their family. Based on the date of birth for John, I believe this is the brother of Mary (Gashue McGrath). Listed with William are:
John Gashue, son, born June 1914, aged 7, born St. Joseph's, at school.
George, son, born April 1916, in St. Joseph's, aged 5, at school.
Tobias, son, born Oct. 1917, aged 4.
Tobias McGrath, stepfather, married, born Feb., 1840, 81, born St. John's, Catholic, English.
Mary McGrath, mother, married, born May 1850, aged 71, born St. Mary's, Catholic, English.
Bridget Trimlet, servant, widow, born Dec. 1854, in Salmonier, aged 67, domestic.
Frances Slaney, female, niece, born Oct. 1916, in St. Joseph's, aged 5.; Principal=William Gushue4 
Death18 January 1927 St. Joseph's, Salmonier, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada5 
BurialJanuary 1927 St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph's, Salmonier, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Gravestone states: Erected by William Gushue in Memory of Tobias McGrath, Died Jan. 18, 1927, aged 87 years. Eternal Rest Grant unto him.5,6

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-10506-12851-97 : 4 June 2015), Marriages 1892-1897, Volume 02 > image 320 of 516; Provincial Archives, St. John's. Listing for Marriage of Mary Bishop Gushue and Tobias McGrath, 31 January 1894.
  2. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-10507-6272-98 : 5 May 2015), St John's > St Patrick's (Roman Catholic) > Birth 1880-1891, Vol. 25 > image 106 of 152; Provincial Archives, St. John's. Listing for Birth of Mary Bridget McGrath, dau. of Tobias McGrath & Mary Cantwell, 23 July 1887 at St. John's, NL.
  3. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SL-TMM : 22 May 2014), Salmonier > Catholic Saint Joseph's > Marriages 1874-1899 > image 37 of 46; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Marriage of Tobias McGrath and Mary Ann Bishop Gushue, 31 January 1895.
  4. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Census, 1921," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/… : 20 March 2015), Placentia-St. Mary's > image 599 of 664; Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Listing for William Gashue (line 14) and his family, living in Mall Bay.
  5. [S1002] Stonepics.com, Stonepics, CD #NF157 for St. Joseph's, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Image of gravestone of Tobias McGrath, died January 18th, 1927, aged 87 years.
  6. [S1402] Family and History of St. Mary's Bay, online https://shawnpowerancestry.com, Image posted with permission of Shawn Power.

Winifred McGrath1

(circa January 1875 - )
Last EditedApr 1, 2017
FatherMatthew Joseph McGrath1 b. s 1850
MotherClara Walsh1 b. s 1850
Birthcirca January 1875 Cuslett, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Baptism20 January 1875 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Winifred of Matthew Joseph McGrath and Clara Walsh. Sponsors Peter McGrath and Jane Frances Walsh." (From Cuslett); Witness=Jane Frances Walsh1 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-T4B : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 43 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Winifred McGrath, 20 January 1875.

Archibald McKay1

(1861 - 1951)
Last EditedOct 2, 2021

Family

Jane Ann Gillam b. 26 Jun 1868, d. 11 Jan 1965
Marriage Principal=Jane Ann Gillam1 
Child
Birth1861 McKays, Bay St. George District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Marriage Principal=Jane Ann Gillam1 
Death1951 McKays, Newfoundland, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Family Tree and DNA match of Linda Grainger. States she holds birth certificate for Isabel May McKay. Accessed 01 October 2021 at https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-matches/compare/…

Isabel May McKay1

(13 August 1900 - 19 December 1979)
Last EditedOct 2, 2021
FatherArchibald McKay1 b. 1861, d. 1951
MotherJane Ann Gillam1 b. 26 Jun 1868, d. 11 Jan 1965

Family

James Percival Kenneth Gillam b. 25 Jan 1891
Marriage Principal=James Percival Kenneth Gillam1 
Child
Birth13 August 1900 Middle Barachois, Bay St. George District, Newfoundland, Canada1 
Married Name Gillam1 
Marriage Principal=James Percival Kenneth Gillam1 
Death19 December 1979 St. David's, Bay St. George District, Newfoundland, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Family Tree and DNA match of Linda Grainger. States she holds birth certificate for Isabel May McKay. Accessed 01 October 2021 at https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-matches/compare/…
  2. [S1423] Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, February 6, 2015, accessed October 2, 2021 online at https://www.arimatheafuneral.ca/obituaries

Edith M. McLachlan1

(circa 1912 - )
Last EditedJan 28, 2017
FatherRoderick McLachlan1
MotherCaroline Leetch1

Family

James Joseph Bowen b. Nov 1901
Marriage21 September 1935 River Rouge, Michigan, United States; Image of Marriage License and Certificate states:
James Bowen and Edith M. McLachlan:
James Bowen is 38 years of age, white, a resident of River Rouge, Michigan and birthplace Newfoundland, occupation is factory work, father's name John and mother's maiden name was Winifred St. Croix, he has not previously been married. Edith M. McLachlan is 23, white and living in river Rouge, born Michigan and is a clerk. Father's name is Roderick and mother was Caroline Leetch, she has not been married before.
Applied for license on 13 September 1935 and was married in River Rouge on the 21st by E. Glemet, Pastor, in the presence of Ethel Duby of Detroit and Daniel McLachlan of Ecorse.; Principal=James Joseph Bowen1 
Birthcirca 1912 Michigan, United States1 
Married Name21 September 1935 Bowen1 
Marriage21 September 1935 River Rouge, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; Image of Marriage License and Certificate states:
James Bowen and Edith M. McLachlan:
James Bowen is 38 years of age, white, a resident of River Rouge, Michigan and birthplace Newfoundland, occupation is factory work, father's name John and mother's maiden name was Winifred St. Croix, he has not previously been married. Edith M. McLachlan is 23, white and living in river Rouge, born Michigan and is a clerk. Father's name is Roderick and mother was Caroline Leetch, she has not been married before.
Applied for license on 13 September 1935 and was married in River Rouge on the 21st by E. Glemet, Pastor, in the presence of Ethel Duby of Detroit and Daniel McLachlan of Ecorse.; Principal=James Joseph Bowen1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Wayne County, part 18. Image of Marriage Certificate for James Bowen and Edith M. McLachlan, 21 September 1935. Ancestry Image #179031 of 252082.

Roderick McLachlan1

Last EditedJan 28, 2017

Family

Caroline Leetch
Marriage Principal=Caroline Leetch1 
Child
Marriage Principal=Caroline Leetch1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Wayne County, part 18. Image of Marriage Certificate for James Bowen and Edith M. McLachlan, 21 September 1935. Ancestry Image #179031 of 252082.

James McLenan1

Last EditedFeb 16, 2021

Family

Nancy Keefe b. s 1820
Marriage28 November 1845 Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada; James MicLenen & Nancy Walsh alias Keefe
Witnesses: Edmond Walsh & Bridget Keefe
[my note: bride is presumably a widow].; Principal=Nancy Keefe1 
Marriage28 November 1845 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; James MicLenen & Nancy Walsh alias Keefe
Witnesses: Edmond Walsh & Bridget Keefe
[my note: bride is presumably a widow].; Principal=Nancy Keefe1 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Kevin Roche to Patricia Balkcom, 01 February 2019.

Elizabeth Mcnally1

(20 January 1915 - )
Last EditedNov 20, 2020

Family

John James Marshall b. 13 Nov 1913, d. 21 Sep 1991
Marriage19 November 1932 Indiana, United States; Principal=John James Marshall1 
Children
Birth20 January 1915 Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States1 
Married Name19 November 1932 Marshall1 
Marriage19 November 1932 Indiana, United States; Principal=John James Marshall1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Marriage of Elizabeth McNally and John Marshall, 19 November 1932.
  2. [S920] 1940 United States Federal Census, online www.ancestry.com, Census Place: Hazel Park, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01803; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 63-160A. Listing the household of John & Elizabeth Marshall.