Bridget McCartan

Birth Name Bridget McCartan
Gender female
Age at Death 93 years, 11 months, 8 days

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth July 4, 1864 Lisnacree, Kilkeel Civil Parish, County Down, Ireland   1a
Event Note

Registrar's District: Kilkeel, County Down
Births
July 4, 1864, in Lisnacree, Kilkeel
Bridget [daughter of] James McArtan a laborer of Lisnacree, and Bridget McCartan, formerly Sloane. Informant: James -- his mark -- McArtan, father, of Lisnacree

 

Baptism July 7, 1864 Kilkeel Catholic Parish, County Down, Ireland   2a
Event Note

Kilkeel Baptism Register
A modern transcript of the entries in the previous register for 1857 - 1878
July 7, 1864
Bridget [daughter] of James McArtan and Bridget Sloan, sponsors Richard Hennity and Agnes McLinden. Lisnacree

Immigration 1893     3a
Census (Wife) June 14, 1900 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 2455 Elmo 3a
Event Note

1900 Census Ward 26 Cleveland
June 14, 1900
renting at 2455 Elmo

John McAvoy, 37, August 1862, married for 2 years, born in England, parents in Ireland, arrived 1886, naturalized, laborer, mill
Bridget McAvoy, 33, October 1866, married 2 years, no children, arrived 1893

Residence July 7, 1916 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 9526? Meech Avenue 4a
Event Note

Bridget was living at 9526 Meech Avenue, when her husband died at that address. She was the informant on his death record.

Census (Head) January 1, 1920 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 8801 Walker Avenue 5a
Event Note

1920 Census, Ward 15 Cleveland
Jan 1, 1920
Renting at 8801 Walker Avenue

Bridget McAvoy, 51, head, widow, arrived 1894, unknown if naturalized, born in Ireland, parents also, works in a department store
Mary McCertin, 60, sister, single, arrived 1884, unknown if naturalized, born in Ireland, parents also, cook, private family

Residence August 9, 1921 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 9536 Meech Avenue 6a
Event Note

Bridget was living at at 9536 Meech Avenue when she married Michael Downs

Residence (Wife) July 5, 1922 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 9536 Meech Avenue 6b
Event Note

Michael and Bridget must have been at 9536 Meech Avenue on July 5, 1922, when Sarah E Channing and Edward Showman were wed. Sarah gave that as her residence. Sarah was the maternal half-aunt of Michael's children by his first wife Bessie Perdew.

 

Census (Wife) April 7, 1930 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 9536 Meech Avenue 7a
Event Note

1930 Census Cleveland Ward 28
April 7, 1930
at 9536 Meech Avenue

Michael Downs, 56, born in Ohio, parents in Ireland, watchman, foundry
Bridget Downs, 64, married 1st at 30, born in Ireland, parents also
Paul Downs, 17, born in Ohio, father in Ohio, mother in Ireland
William Downs, 13, born in Ohio, father in Ohio, mother in Ireland

 

Census (Head) April 6, 1940 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 9536 Meech Avenue 8a
Event Note

1940 Census Ward 28, Cleveland
April 6, 1940
at 9536 Meech Avenue

Bridget Downs, 75, widowed, 4 years school, born in Eire,
Paul Downs, 27, step son, 8 years school, born in Ohio, tractor driver, cast steel foundry
William Downs, 23, step son, 1 year high school, born in Ohio, new worker

All lived in the same house in 1935. Bridget provided the information

Residence June 1958 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States 8801 Walker Ave 9a
Event Note

of 8801 Walker Ave when she died, according to her death notice.

Death June 12, 1958 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States   10a
Event Note

Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
Name: Bridget Downs
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 12 Jun 1958
Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 93
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Birth Date: 1865
Autopsy Performed: Yes, used for certification
Certificate Number: 39995
Volume Number: 15433
Certifier's Role: Physician
Census Tract: 4155
Affiliate Line Number: 73237

Burial June 16, 1958 Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States   11a 9a
Event Note

Name: Downs, Bridget McCarlin
Date: ? 3 1958
Source: Cleveland Press, Reel #105
Notes: Downs, Bridget McCarlin (nee McAvoy), residence, 8801 Walker Ave., wife of the late Michael, beloved mother of Beatrice Ptak, Paul and William, aunt of Michael White, and the late Thomas Fearon, and grandmother. Friends may call at the Wm. J. Donlon Funeral Home, 9213 Miles Ave., Friday 7-10 P. M., Saturday And Sunday 2-5 And 7-10 P. M. Solemn requiem mass Monday, June 16, at 9 a. m., from Holy Name Church

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father James McCartan
Mother Bridget Sloan
    Brother     John McCartan 1845
    Brother     Owen McCartan 1848
    Sister     Rose McCartan 1850
    Sister     Mary McCartan about 1855 March 19, 1945
    Brother     Patrick McCartan 1861
         Bridget McCartan July 4, 1864 June 12, 1958

Families

Family of John McEvoy and Bridget McCartan

Married Husband John McEvoy ( b. August 27, 1862 d. July 7, 1916 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage November 9, 1897 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States   6c
Event Note

Marriage Records, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
November 9, 1897
John McAvoy and Miss Bridget Mccarten, married by Gilbert P Jennings

[Gilbert Jennings: St. Agnes Catholic. 1893-1941]

 

Family of Michael Downs and Bridget McCartan

Married Husband Michael Downs ( b. January 1, 1873 d. December 10, 1936 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage August 9, 1921 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States   6a
Event Note

Marriage Record, Cuyahoga County
August 9, 1921
Michael Downs, 48, born in Warren, Ohio, a watchman, residing at 9536 Meech Avenue. parents: Thomas [Downs] and Mary Daley. married once previously, wife deceased
and
Bridget McAvoy, 55, born in Ireland, residing at 9536 Meech Avenue, parents: James McCartin and Bridget Sloane. married once previously. husband deceased

expect to be married by J P O'Connoll, Broadway
were married by E B Conroy

Source References

  1. Irish Civil Registration Records, Births
      • Page: July 4, 1864, Lisnacree, Kilkeel, Bridget McArtan
  2. Kilkeel Parish Registers
      • Page: July 7, 1864, Bridget McArtan
  3. 1900 United States Federal Census
      • Page: Ward 26 Cleveland, ED 136, sheet 12B, family 209
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMZF-99C : accessed 20 August 2018), John Mcavoy, Precinct D Cleveland City Ward 26, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 136, sheet 12B, family 209, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,257

  4. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953
      • Page: John McEvoy, July 7, 1916, Cleveland
      • Citation:

        "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8N2-M7H : 9 March 2018), John Mcevoy, 07 Jul 1916; citing Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, reference fn 41848; FHL microfilm 1,983,750.

  5. National Archives and Records Administration: 1920 United States Census
      • Page: Ward 15, Cleveland, ED 297, sheet 3B, line 60, family 61
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDRT-58V : accessed 20 August 2018), Briget Mc Avoy, Cleveland Ward 15, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States; citing ED 297, sheet 3B, line 60, family 61, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1367; FHL microfilm 1,821,367.

  6. Ohio County Marriages
      • Page: Downs-McAvoy, August 9, 1921, Cleveland
      • Citation:

        Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZFY-6FW : 8 December 2017), Michael Downs and Bridget Mccartin Mcavoy, 09 Aug 1921; citing Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States, reference 161476 V 123 P 296; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 1,888,836.

      • Page: Showman-Channing, July 5, 1922, Shaker Hts
      • Citation:

        Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZFF-L17 : 10 February 2018), Edward C Showman and Sarah E Channing, 05 Jul 1922; citing Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States, reference P 45 AP 170225; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 1,889,008.

      • Page: McAvoy-McCarten, November 9, 1897, Cleveland
      • Citation:

        Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8X3-JY3 : 10 February 2018), John Mcavoy and Bridget Mccarten, 09 Nov 1897; citing Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States, reference p460 cn3680; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 877,927.

  7. National Archives and Records Administration: 1930 United States Census
      • Page: Ward 28, Cleveland, ED 483, sheet 16A, line 36, family 7
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X43T-FJW : accessed 23 August 2018), William Downs in household of Michal Downs, Cleveland (Districts 251-500), Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 483, sheet 16A, line 36, family 7, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1778; FHL microfilm 2,341,512.

  8. 1940 United States Census
      • Page: Ward 28, Cleveland, ED 92-702, sheet 6B, line 74, family 99
      • Citation:

        United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KW5B-KZW : accessed 23 August 2018), Bridget Downs, Ward 28, Cleveland City, Cleveland City, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 92-702, sheet 6B, line 74, family 99, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 3231

  9. Cleveland Public Library: Cleveland News Index and Necrology File
      • Page: Name: Downs, Bridget McCarlin, Date: ? 3 1958, Source: Cleveland Press
  10. Ohio Death Records
      • Page: Bridget Downs, 12 Jun 1958, Cleveland
      • Citation:

        Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKBK-8RZ : 8 December 2014), Bridget Downs, 12 Jun 1958; from "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing vol. 15433, certificate number 39995, Ohio Historical Society, Columbus; Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus.

  11. findagrave.com
      • Page: Memorial ID 175887237