Patrick McVeigh and Catherine McLaughlin's Family - 14 children

Note the birth date in the baptismal records is often different than that in the civil records. The priest usually came to the house a day or two after the birth to baptise; to record a birth civilly it was necessary to travel into town.

1. William John
January 20,1868 Loughmulharn Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or January 20,1868 Marrock register of births - February 9,1946 Loughmulharn Langfield Chapel register of deaths. Chronic cystitis due to enlarged prostate, senility certified Marrock. Susan McVeigh present at death. register of deaths Did not marry. Lived in Marrock with Cassie (#4),
2. Daniel Joseph Feb 10, 1869 Loughmulharn
Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or Feb 17, 1869 Carrick register of births
- ? Brooklyn
Plasterer, first to emigrate 1887
Petitioned to Naturalize Sept 18, 1888
living at 784 E 146 Manhattan.
Naturalized Oct 24, 1892 Superior Court, New York County
living at 109 W 60 St, Manhattan,
witness James Connolly 206 W 68 St, conductor.
Married Margaret C. Connolly November 26, 1891
Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 405 W 59 St.
Daniel had lived at 109 W 60 St,
Margaret at 206 W 60 St,
daughter of Francis Connolly and Margaret McQuade.
The witnesses: John Dolan and Mary Gorman. register of marriages.
Margaret McQuade emigrated 1887.
They had 4 sons: Daniel Joseph, Francis, James William, John Henry,
and 2 daughters: Rose Ann,Mary Kate (Mae), Margaretta (Margaret).
3. Mary Anne Feb 28, 1870 Marrock Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or March 14,1870 Marrock register of births - April 6, 1923 Marrock age 40 debility, No Medical Attendant, Patrick McVeigh, brother, present at death. register of deaths.
4. Catherine May 6, 1871 Marrock
Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or May 26,1871 Marrock register of births
- Aug 15, 1957 Curragh Langfield Chapel register of deaths August 21, 1957 late of Curragh age 84 Bronchial Pneumonia certified, Derg Valley Hospital, Castlederg register of deaths.
5. Margaret October 27, 1872 Marrock Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or October 31, 1872 Marrock register of births
- September 2, 1958 New York City.
Brought to NY by her brother Daniel (#2)
on ship City of Berlin from Liverpool and Queenstown
May 7, 1892 with sister Bridget (#6).
1900 US census: Cook for W.H. Lane, 95 Exchange Place Lane,
County of Washington, Narragansett Bay RI.
1903: Returned from Ireland, second cabin,
on ship Anchoria from Derry March 27, 1903 to brother Daniel (#2).
Married Charles Taggart (August 30, 1870 -
September 1, 1954 1484 Third Ave NY City)
on May 14, 1905 at St. Anne's Church, 110 E 12 Street, New York NY.
register of marriages
Had 3 daughters Kathleen Agnes, Margaret Mary, and Rose Ann, and one son: Edward Joseph
Spent year in Tyrone Returned from Derry Oct 2-11, 1909
on ship Caledonia with Charles and
two daughters Kathleen Agnes and Margaret Mary.
All four children baptized at St. Bernard's Church
330-334 W 14 St where Charles was an usher.
When St. Columba's was built
children attended St. Columnba's School 331-333 W 25 St.
1905 New York State Census: 334 W 17 St
Charles was a watchman with Maggie and his brother Arthur, a driver.
1906-1908: 334 W 17 St
1910 US census: 328 W 17 St, wagon driver.
Kathleen Agnes, Margaret Mary, and Rose Ann at home with a roomer Patrick McSorley. 1913: 334 W 17 St
1920 US Census: 287 Tenth Ave, driver
Kathleen Agnes, Margaret Mary, Rose Ann, and Edward at home.
1927: 337 W 17 St
1930 US Census: 337 W 17 St, stableman in stable
Kathleen Agnes, Rose Ann, and Edward at home.
1934-1936: 168 E 82 St
Declaration of Intention to Naturalize Nov 22, 1934 as housewife.
Petition for Naturalization January 12, 1937
Naturalized April 19,1937 US District Court, Southern District of NY. #201048


6. Bridget Feb 8, 1874 Marrock Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or Feb 19,1874 Marrock register of births
- June 25, 1892 Typhoid Fever, Roosevelt Hospital.
Buried in Calvary Cemetery by Thompson undertaker,
802 Ninth Ave register of deaths.
Emigrated to NY May 7, 1892 with her sister Maggie (#5).
Did not marry. Lived at 109 W 60 St with her brother Daniel.
Under care of Dr. Henry B. Carpenter MD
from May 28 to her death in June 25, 1892.
7. Rose August 30,1875 Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or Oct 10, 1875 Marrock register of births
- January 8, 1964 blind from cataracts, old age.
Married Patrick Doherty (1838/1839
- January 5, 1926 Cornavarrow [sic]
Malignant Parotid Tumor, Cardiac Failure register of deaths).
Son of Mary Gorman & James O'Doherty
Married Nov 26, 1896 Langfield Chapel marriage register register of marriages
1901 census of Ireland: children Joseph and Patrick at home with Patrick Sr's brother John Doherty
Children: 3 sons, 4 daughters
8. Teresa Nov 16, 1876 Gortnasole Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or Nov 15, 1876 Marrock Ellen McLaughlin present at birth register of births
- April 10, 1939
Emigrated from Derry March 26, 1898 with her brother Owen on SS Furnessia.
Arrived New York April 5, 1898 went to her brother Daniel's home.
1900 US census: servant of Rev. William Geer, 113 W 11 St, New York NY
1910 US census: 47 W 38 St, New York NY
waitress for private family, living with Dr. Walter & Grace Humbert.
Married Peter Deering (from Mullingar, Westmeath
June 29, 1885 Ireland - August 1964 New York,
son of Patrick & Margaret Cleary,
Emigrated on Umbria from Queenstown September 23, 1906
to New York September 29, 1906.
Went to sister Kate Deering 411 W 56 St.)
on Nov 29, 1917 Thanksgiving in Sacred Heart Church, 459 W 57 St, Peter lived at 693 Ninth Ave, Teresa at 287 Tenth Ave. Witnesses: Daniel McVeigh, Mae McVeigh
register of marriages
1917 New York City Directory: 430 W 49 St, guard.
Naturalized 1918.
1920 New York City Directory: 693 Ninth Ave, guard.
1920 US census: 693 Ninth Ave, laborer at Electric Co.
1925 NY State Census: 693 Ninth Ave, laborer.
1930 US census: Birch & Oak Sts, Floral Park NY, Watchman for Western Electric Co, Owns $5,000 home.
1940-1941 Nassau Telephone Directory: Peter Deering, res: 17 Oak St Floral Park-189-J
1 daughter.
9. Patrick April 21, 1878 Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or September 19, 1878 Marrock register of births
- November 5, 1971 Langfield Chapel register of deaths Attended Loughmulharn School August 6, 1883-May 11, 1895
Married Susan McBride (May 3, 1887-July 9, 1974 Curragh Langfield death records, tombstone in Langfield cemetery, and memorial card Daughter of Margaret Coyle and Andrew McBride) Oct 7, 1926 St. Patrick's Church, Drumquin. Witnesses: Michael McVeigh and Mary Darcy. register of marriages
3 daughters, 1 son.
10. Owen July 25, 1879 Marrock Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or February 20, 1880 register of births
- May 20, 1907 age 28 Marrock phthisis 4 years. Patrick McVeigh, father, present at death. register of deaths).
Attended Loughmulharn School August 18, 1888 to May 11, 1895
Emigrated from Derry March 26, 1898 with his sister Teresa on SS Furnessia. Arrived in New York April 5, 1898, went to his brother Daniel.
1900 US Census: bartender for Gabe Case in hotel in Park Central opposite E 104 St.
His sister Margaret brought him home to Ireland.
11. Michael January 28, 1882 Marrock Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
and register of births
- May 20, 1967 tombstone in Dromore cemetery
Attended Loughmulharn school Aug 17, 1889 to July 11, 1896
1901 Census of Ireland: apprentice with sadler Michael McHugh (Castlederg).
Worked in Dromore as spirit merchant, pub on the main street, and taxi.
Married Mary MacDonnell (Stralangford PO)
on April 22, 1915 Trillick.
Witnesses: his brother Patrick McVeigh and his sister Maggie McDonell.
Lived in Church St, Dromore.
When his wife died Jan 2, 1929 the children were raised by Frank McVeigh (#13).
4 sons, 2 daughters.
12. Joseph July 11, 1883 Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
or July 9, 1883 register of births
- June 16, 1978 Corraheskin orbit.
Attended Loughmulharn School August 17, 1889 - June 6, 1896.
1901 Census of Ireland: Apprenticed to Andrew Marshall, Purghlish.
Later worked with his brother Michael (#11).
Married Teresa McGrath of Marrock
(Nov 27, 1887 Marrock - January 1968, daughter of James McGrath and Mary McCanny, both from Marrock.)
on June 29, 1912 Langfield register of marriages.
1901 Census of Ireland: In Marrock:
James McGrath 70, Mary 54, with children Maggie 27, Winnie 25, Bridget 23, Pat 20, Annie 15, Teresa 12.
1911 Census of Ireland: In Marrock:
Mary McGrath widow 74 with children Margaret 39, Mary 36, Bridget 33, Patrick 29, Teresa 24.
Lived on Glen Road and at Oghill, Ederney (Johnny Beacom's),
then Moneyvriece, Ederney where McGreeces lived.
3 sons, 2 daughters.
13. Francis July 10, 1885 Marrock Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms
and register of births
- March 11, 1942 Castlederg tombstone
Castlederg Cancer floor of mouth. Informant: M. McVeigh, daughter. Attended Loughmulharn School Oct 23, 1893 - December 31, 1898.
Left school at 13, became Lack postman.
At 17: Teacher's Training College, Belfast.
Headmaster, Drumnabeigh School, Castlederg. Buried in Castlederg.
Married Ellen Gallagher (1884-Feb 21, 1974) first quarter of 1915 Castlederg.Index to marriages
1 daughter.
14. Elizabeth October 28, 1888 Langfield Chapel register of Baptisms and register of births
Lived with her brother Michael, worked in store in Dromore.
Married Terence McQuaide, Dromore (son of James) April 15, 1915 Index to marriages.
Died in childbirth. Child (Teresa?) or boy brought to Jane Burke McVeigh. No other children.
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