Edward Heraty Gaughan

Birth Name Edward Heraty Gaughan
Gender male
Age at Death less than 68 years, 8 months, 1 day

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth April 13, 1882 Lurgacloy Townland, Kilmore Civil Parish, County Mayo, Ireland   1a
Event Note

when he registered for the draft Edward said he was born April 9, 1883. I went with the date he gave when he filed his petition for naturalization in 1913

Immigration June 25, 1905 New York, United States   1a
Event Note

his petition for naturalization said he emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland, on or about June 17, 1905, and arrived at New York on or about June 25, 1905 aboard the Caladonia

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Manifest of the SS Caledonia, from Glasgow June 17, 1925, arriving New York June 25, 1925

Edward Gaughan, 23, single, a mason, born in Ireland, Irish, able to read and write, last residence: Glasgow, destination: friend's sister, Mis Keane, 38 Lyman Street, Holyoke, Mass, paid for the journey himself, has $20, never in US before

traveling with Henry Keane, 23, Irish, a mason, headed to his sisters, see above.

at libertyellisfoundation.org, found at stevemorse.org

Arrival August 16, 1905 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States    
Event Note

His naturalization papers said he had lived in Cleveland since August 16, 1905

Declaration of Intention September 25, 1906 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States   1a
Event Note

Naturalization papers
Edward Gaughan, Petition #5152, volume 22, 1913

Declaration of Intention #26092
Court of Common Pleas, Cleveland
Edward H Gaughan, native of Ireland, arrived in US June 5, 1905, intends to become a citizen of the US and renounce allegiance to King Edward?
signed September 25, 1906

Ohio, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1977

Declaration and petition: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L996-LTTH?mode=g&i=30&wc=MCFP-KZ9%3A265566401%2C267406701%3Fcc%3D1987615&cc=1987615

Petition for Naturalization August 27, 1913 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States   1a
Event Note

Petition for Naturalization, #5152
27 August 1913
Court of Common Pleas, Cleveland
Edward Heraty Gaughan, living at 5147 Fowler Avenue, Cleveland, a stationery steam engineer, born April 13, 1882, at Lurgacloy, Ireland
emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland, on or about June 17, 1905, and arrived at New York on or about June 25, 1905, aboard the Caladonia
declared my intention to become a citizen on September 25, 1906
wife: Sarah Agnes Gaughan, born in Newport, Ireland, living in Cleveland
one child: Henry John, born June 8, 1912, in Cleveland and living in Cleveland
renounces allegiance to King George V of Great Britain and Ireland
have lived continuously in the US since June 25, 1905 and continuously in Ohio since August 16, 1905
Signed Edward Heraty Gaughan
27 August 1913

witnesses:
Anthony F Gaughan, attorney at law, residence 3812 East 93rd
Patrick W Gaughan, barber, residence 3220 Poe Avenue
both testify that Edward has lived in Ohio, US, since December 1, 1905
both signed 27 August 1913

Ohio, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1977

Declaration and petition: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L996-LTTH?mode=g&i=30&wc=MCFP-KZ9%3A265566401%2C267406701%3Fcc%3D1987615&cc=1987615

Residence August 27, 1913 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 5147 Fowler Avenue  
Event Note

living at 5147 Fowler Avenue when he filed his petition for naturalization

Census April 23, 1910 Cuyahoga Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States at 3321 Broadway 2a
Event Note

This could be Edward. The age and neighborhood match. In 1930 he said he was an engineer for a chemical company, which sounds similar to this description.

1910 Census Ward 16, Cuyahoga Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, ED 237, sheet 6B
April 23, 1910
at 3321 Broadway

Edward Gawn, 27, single, boarder, born in Ireland, parents also, arrived 1910, alien, engineer, acid works

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLF1-RS5

Naturalization December 11, 1913 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States   1a
Event Note

Oath of allegiance, December 11, 1913
Certificate of Naturalization #421428

Ohio, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1977

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L996-LTBD?mode=g&i=31&wc=MCFP-KZ9%3A265566401%2C267406701%3Fcc%3D1987615&cc=1987615

Draft Registration 1918 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States   3a
Event Note

WWI Draft Registration
Local Board 11, Broadway YMCA
Edward Heraty Gaughan
residence: 7818 Vineyard Avenue, Cleveland
age 35, born April 9, 1883, naturalized
stationery engineer for General Chemical Co, Warner Rd, Cleveland
nearest relative: wife, Sarah Gaughan, same address
medium height and build, blue eyes, brown hair

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6FC-BP4

Residence 1918 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 7818 Vineyard Avenue 3a
Event Note

living at 7818 Vineyard Avenue when he registered for the draft

Census (Head) January 17, 1920 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States at 7818 Vineyard Avenue 4a
Event Note

1920; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 15, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1367;
Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 303
January 17, 1920
renting at 7818 Vineyard Avenue

Edward Gau, 36, arrived 1905, naturalized in 1911, born in Ireland and spoke Irish, parents also, stationery engineer
Sarah Gau, 33, arrived 1908, naturalized in 1911, born in Ireland and spoke Irish, parents also
Henry Gau, 7, born in Ohio
Geraldine Gau, 5, born in Ohio
Mildred Gau, 4, born in Ohio

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4QQ-1Q5

Census (Head) April 19, 1930 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States at 15805 Chatfield Avenue  
Event Note

1930; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 33, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1782; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0276
April 19, 1930

owns the house at 15805 Chatfield Avenue

Edward Gaughan, 45, married 1st at 25, born in the Irish Free State, parents also, arrived 1905, naturalized, engineer, chemical company
Sarah Gaughan, 43, married 1st at 23, in the Irish Free State, parents also, arrived 1901, naturalized, a waitress, restaurant
Henry Gaughan, 17, born in Ohio, no occupation
Mildred Gaughan, 14, born in Ohio
Geraldine Gaughan, 16, born in Ohio

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4QQ-1Q5

Residence (Head) 1938 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 15805 Chatfield Avenue 5a
Event Note

1939 City Directory, page 381, image 188
Gaughan Edward (Sarah) home 15805 Chatfield Avenue
Gaughan Geraldine elevator operator r 15805 Chatfield Avenue
Gaughan Henry r 15805 Chatfield Avenue

Death before December 15, 1950 Dade County, Florida, United States   6a 7a
Event Note

Name: Gaughan, Edward H.
Date: Dec 15 1950
Source: unknown, Reel #28
Notes: Gaughan, Edward H., husband of the late Sara (nee Kelly); father of Henry, Geraldine and Mildred; brother of Teresa, Elizabeth, Selma and John. Funeral and interment in Miami, Fla.

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Florida Death Index
Certificate Number 25127
Volume Number 1439
Name Edward Gaughan
Event Type Death
Event Date 1950
Event Place Dade, Florida, United States

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Hugh Gaughan
Mother Honora Heraghty
    Sister     Mary Gaughan 1881 June 27, 1926
         Edward Heraty Gaughan April 13, 1882 before December 15, 1950

Families

Family of Edward Heraty Gaughan and Sarah Agnes Kelly

Married Wife Sarah Agnes Kelly ( b. September 17, 1888 d. June 1, 1948 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage about 1910      
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Henry John GaughanJune 8, 1912before July 15, 1969
Geraldine GaughanFebruary 3, 1914January 29, 1993
Mildred Anna GaughanJanuary 17, 1916October 17, 1990

Source References

  1. Ohio County Naturalization Records, 1800-1977
      • Page: Edward Gaughan, Petition #5152, volume 22, 1913
      • Citation:

        Note his index card has the wrong information on it. The image is at familysearch and ancestry.com. The date of naturalization is correct, but the volume, petition #, and certificate # are wrong

  2. 1910 United States Federal Census
      • Page: Edward Gawn, Ward 16, Cuyahoga Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, ED 237, sheet 6B
  3. United States, Selective Service System: United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
      • Page: Edward Heraty Gaughan, Cleveland, Board 11
  4. National Archives and Records Administration: 1920 United States Census
      • Page: Edward Gau, Cleveland Ward 15, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1367; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 303
  5. 1939 Cleveland City Directory, Digital images
      • Page: page 381, image 188
  6. Cleveland Public Library: Cleveland News Index and Necrology File
      • Page: Gaughan, Edward H., Date: Dec 15 1950, Source: unknown, Reel #28
  7. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
      • Page: Certificate Number 25127, Volume 1439, Edward Gaughan