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Elizabeth Duggan’s Birth Certificate

Finally found it!

Maria Duggan’s Birth Certificate (Madeline Duggan)

This shows Madeline Duggan’s real name, Maria Magdelena Duggan.

Elizabeth Wahl Duggan and Charles 1910 U.S. Census

Elizabeth and her son Charles are living in Manhattan.

Bertha and May Duggan 1910 U.S. Census

Not far from the Elizabeth and Charles are Bertha and her sister May. Oddly enough, they’re at an orphanage. It was likely used as a type of “daycare” for the girls.

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).

Charles Duggan 1930 U.S. Census

Here’s Charles now in 1930 living in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter. Charles is a chauffeur for the gas company.

May Duggan Sieber 1930 U.S. Census

Here’s May now living in Bergenfield, NJ with her husband and three children, William, George, and Geraldine.

Bertha Duggan McManus 1930 U.S. Census

Finally, here’s Bertha Duggan, now also married with her husband and two children, John and James. They’re living in the Bronx.