Thomas Gannon

Male 1868 - Yes, date unknown


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  • Name Thomas Gannon 
    Born 24 May 1868  Gorton, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The birth registration says he was born 31 May 1868.
    Christened 25 May 1868  St Francis, Gorton, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I23  Meakem
    Last Modified 14 Aug 2020 

    Father Michael Gannon,   b. Abt 1833, County Galway, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1884, Gorton, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 51 years) 
    Mother Margaret Walsh,   b. Abt 1841, County Galway, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1882, Gorton, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 41 years) 
    Married 5 Jul 1862  Chorlton, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F12  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    1868 Birth Registration for Thomas Gannon
    1868 Birth Registration for Thomas Gannon
    7 July 1868, Gorton, Lancashire

    Registrar's District: Chorlton
    When Born: 31 May 1868 - John Street, Gorton
    Name: Thomas
    Sex: Boy
    Name of Father: Michael Gannon
    Name of Mother: Margaret Gannon formerly Welch
    Profession of Father: General Laborer
    Informant: Margaret Gannon - Mother - John Street, Gorton
    When Registered: 7 Jul 1868

    Note: There is a discrepancy in Thomas' birth date. The baptism index says 24 May 1868 and the birth registration says 31 May 1868. Either the transcription is incorrect or Margaret Gannon (who registered the birth) was off by 1 week.

    General Register Office, https://www.gro.gov.uk/
    1868 Baptism Index for Thomas Gannon
    1868 Baptism Index for Thomas Gannon
    25 May 1868, St Francis, Gorton, Lancashire

    Name: Thomas Gannon
    Birth: 24 May 1868
    Baptism: 25 May 1868
    Parents: Michaelis Gannon and Margaritae (formerly Walsh)
    Godparents: Joannes Finnigan and Brigitta McLoughlin

    Note: There is a discrepancy in Thomas' birth date. The baptism index says 24 May 1868 and the birth registration says 31 May 1868. Either the transcription is incorrect or Margaret Gannon (who registered the birth) was off by 1 week.

    Lancashire Online Parish Clerks (www.lan-opc.org.uk), Baptisms at St Francis of Assisi in Gorton, Manchester, Baptisms Register 1863-1869, Pg 129
    1871 England Census for Michael Gannon Household
    1871 England Census for Michael Gannon Household
    Gorton, Lancashire

    In the household:
    Michael Gannon, Head, Mar, 38, Laborer Cotton Mill, born in Galway, Ireland
    Margaret, Wife, Mar, 30, born in Galway, Ireland
    Mary, Dau, 8, born in Gorton
    Catherine, Dau, 6, born in Gorton
    Thomas, Son, 4, born in Gorton
    Margaret, Dau, 4 months, born in Gorton
    1881 England Census for Michael Gannon Household
    1881 England Census for Michael Gannon Household
    Gorton, Lancashire

    In the household:
    Michael Gannon, Head, M, 46, Brewers Labourer, born in Galway, Ireland
    Margaret, Wife, M, 40, born in Tuam(?), Ireland
    Mary, Daughter, 17, Card Room Hand, born in Gorton, Lancashire
    Kate, Daughter, 15, Card Room Hand, born in Gorton, Lancashire
    Thomas, Son, 13, born in Gorton, Lancashire
    Margaret Ann, Daughter, 10, Apprentice, born in Gorton, Lancashire
    Ellen, Daughter, 8, Scholar, born in Gorton, Lancashire
    Winnifred, Daughter, 4, Scholar, born in Gorton, Lancashire
    Michael, Son, 1, born in Gorton, Lancashire
    1885 Immigration of the Gannon Children
    1885 Immigration of the Gannon Children
    Ship: S.S. Service
    Liverpool to New York City, arrived 5 Feb 1885

    Kate Gannon, 18, Servt, native of Ireland, from Gordon [Gorton]
    Thos, 16, Servt, native of Ireland
    Magrt, 11, Child, native of Ireland
    Ellen, 9, Child, native of Ireland
    Winefred, 7, Child, native of Ireland

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    1885 New Jersey Census of Mary Gannon Household
    1885 New Jersey Census of Mary Gannon Household
    Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey

    In the household:
    Mary Gannon, 20-60
    Kate, 5-20
    Marget, 5-20
    Thomas, 5-20
    Ellen, 5-20
    Winefred, 5-20
    1895 New Jersey Census for Thomas Burke Household
    1895 New Jersey Census for Thomas Burke Household
    Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey

    In the household:
    Thomas Burke, 20-60
    Mary, 20-60
    Mary, 5-20
    Anne, 5-20
    Kate, under 5

    Thomas Gannon, 20-60
    Kate, 20-60
    Ellen, 20-60
    Winefred, 5-20

    Thomas, Kate, Ellen, and Winefred Gannon were living in the household of their brother-in-law, Thomas Burke. Thomas is the husband of Mary Gannon, their oldest sister.
    1905 New Jersey Census for William Ford Household
    1905 New Jersey Census for William Ford Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    2 Chestnut Street
    William Ford, born Jun 1871, age 34, M, born in England, parents born in Ireland, in US 14 years, Laborer
    Catherine, Wife, born Mar 1867, age 38, M, born in England, parents born in Ireland, in US 21 years
    Mary, born Mar 1901, age 4, born in NJ
    James, born Jan 1903, age 2, born in NJ
    William, born Apr 1905, age 1 month, born in NJ
    Mary Burke, born Sep 1886, age 18, Wd, born in NJ, Thread Mill
    Hannah Burke, born Nov 1889, age 15, S, born in NJ, At School
    Joseph Burke, born Sep 1895, age 9, born in NJ, At School
    Margaret Burke, born Mar 1898, age 7, At School
    Thomas Gannon, born May 1871, age 34, Wd, born in England, Engineer
    1910 US Census for Catherine Ford Household
    1910 US Census for Catherine Ford Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    97 Berger Avenue
    Catherine Ford, head, 42, W, born in England, parents born in Ireland
    Mary, daughter, 9, S, born in NJ
    James, son, 7, S, born in NJ
    Margaret, daughter, 3, S, born in NJ
    Mary Burke, boarder, 22, S, born in NJ, frame tender - thread worker
    Catherine Burke, boarder, 18, S, born in NJ, frame tender - thread worker
    Joseph Burke, boarder, 15, S, born in NJ, labourer - shade maker
    Margaret Burke, boarder, 12, born in NJ
    Thomas Gannon, brother, 40, S, born in England, fireman - factory

    Mary, Catherine, Joseph, and Margaret are the children of Mary Burke, Catherine's sister. Mary Burke's other children are living with another sister, Winifred Healey.
    1915 New Jersey Census for Katherine Ford Household
    1915 New Jersey Census for Katherine Ford Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    208 Belgrove Drive
    Katherine Ford, born Mar 1865, age 50, Wd, born in England, parents born in Ireland, Clark's Mill
    Mary, born Mar 1901, age 14, S, born in NJ, School
    James, born Feb 1903, age 12, S, born in NJ, School
    Margaret, born Jan 1907, age 8, born in NJ, School
    Thomas Gannon, born May 1867, age 48, born in England, Fireman Fact
    1920 US Census for Catherine Ford Household
    1920 US Census for Catherine Ford Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    208 Belgrove Drive
    Catherine Ford, Head, 53, Wd, born in England, parents born in Ireland
    Mary, daughter, 18, S, born in NJ, Balling - Thread Works
    James, son, 16, S, born in NJ, Passer - Shipyard
    Margaret, daughter, 13, born in NJ
    Joseph Burke, nephew, 24, S, born in NJ, labourer - Brick Layer
    Thomas Ganon, brother, 56, S, born in England, Fireman
    Helen Meaken, niece, 7, S, born in NJ, father born in NJ, mother born in England

    Catherine is living with her children, nephew, brother, and niece.
    1930 US Census for Catherine Ford Household
    1930 US Census for Catherine Ford Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    257 Hickory Street
    Catherine Ford, Head, 63, Wd, born in England, parents born in Ireland
    Mary, Daughter, 28, S, born in NJ, Boxing - Cotton Mill
    James, Son, 26, S, born in NJ, Brick layer - Construction
    Margaret, Daughter, 23, S, born in NJ, Renewal Clerk
    Helen Meaken, Niece, 17, S, born in NJ, father born in NY, mother born in England, File Clerk - Electric
    Thomas Gannon, Brother, 61, S, born in England, Fireman

    Catherine is living with her children, niece, and brother.