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Donahay

James Donahay & Family 1860 U.S. Census Entry

A close-up of the 1860 Census showing James Donahay and his family, including a young James P. Donahay (Aaron’s father).

Jackson Donahay 1880 U.S. Census Entry

Jackson and his family. Included in the entry is a young Harry G. Donahay.

James P. Donahay 1880 U.S. Census Entry

James and his family in 1880. Aaron hasn’t been born yet.

Aaron Donahay & Elizabeth Duggan’s Marriage Certificate

Note the age of Elizabeth listed; she was really only 17 at the time. Also listed are the names of Aaron’s parents.

Aaron Donahay & Family 1910 U.S. Census Entry

Close-up of their 1910 return shows Aaron and his wife Elizabeth. Also living with them is Elizabeth’s sister, Madeline Duggan. This is shortly before Bessie was born so it’s likely Madeline came to help.

Elizabeth Donahay & Bessie’s 1920 U.S. Census Entry

Elizabeth and Bessie are listed living in the Bronx. With them, is Madeline Duggan Hart, Elizabeth’s sister, and her daughter Madeline F. Hart. Madeline Hart is listed as being a widow. Elizabeth is listed as being a “Dressmaker” and Madeline as a “Bookkeeper” (not visible).

Aaron Donahay & Family 1930 U.S. Census Entry

This entry shows Aaron Donahay with his subsequent wife and 6 children. It’s interesting that three of the children were born in Ohio. He’s now living in Montville, NJ and his occupation is listed as “Electrician”.

Mary Johnson Donahay 1910 U.S. Census Entry

This entry is of Aaron Donahay’s mother. She is a widow in 1910 and is living with her son-in-law, George L. Wood; he is also a widower. Also living there is her grandson G. Ellsworth Wood. The address (not visible here) is 1409 Franklin Ave., The Bronx.