Individual Details

Michael Alexander MCDONNELL

(Abt 1850 - 12 Jun 1924)

Michael owned a hardware store on The Square in Charlestown, Co. Roscommon, purchased from his wife's family. According to the 1901 census he was a "general merchant", and the 1911 census tells us that he was s "publican and merchant".

Following Michael's death there appears to have been a dispute over his will (dated February 1910). I have seen references to court proceedings in 1927 and 1928 between the plaintiff, James McDonnell (presumably Michael's son) and defendants Ellen McDonnell and Annie Gordon (presumably his daughters). However, I have found no further details about the case.

Events

BirthAbt 1850Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
Marriage15 May 1875Kilbaha, Swinford, Co. Mayo - Catherine (Kate) FITZGERALD
Death12 Jun 1924probably Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Families

SpouseCatherine (Kate) FITZGERALD (1853 - 1901)
ChildEllen (Ellie) MCDONNELL (1876 - 1937)
ChildJames (Jimmy) Patrick MCDONNELL (1877 - 1945)
ChildAnne (Annie) MCDONNELL (1879 - 1964)
ChildBridget (Bea) MCDONNELL (1883 - )
ChildJohn (Jack) Joseph MCDONNELL (1884 - 1900)
FatherAlexander MCDONNELL ( - 1883)
MotherEllen KENNY (1820 - 1908)
SiblingJane MCDONNELL (1853 - 1899)
SiblingAlexander (Alex) MCDONNELL (1860 - 1923)
SiblingJohn MCDONNELL (1860 - 1922)
SiblingMary Ellen MCDONNELL (1861 - 1952)
SiblingAnn (Annie) MCDONNELL (1864 - 1882)
SiblingJosephine MCDONNELL (1867 - 1907)