1.8 Martin Walsh

Name

Martin J. Walsh

Born

Abt 1864 in Indiana

Parents

Mary Walsh and ?

Siblings

·         William

·         Edward

·         Mamie b: abt 1862 m: unknown Wrape

·         Catherine b: abt. 1868

Married

Married to Celia McLoughlin Feb. 14, 1893 in Cuyahoga County, Vol. 0039 Page 0155

Children

·         1.8.1 Maria b: Dec. 4, 1893 m: Clarance H. Rinebolt

·         1.8.2 David b: June 1895

·         1.8.3 Cecelia b: bet 1896-1898 m: Leo H. Vogel

·         1.8.4 George P. b: Aug. 1899

·         1.8.5 Colletta b: abt 1902 m: Harvey Farnsworth

·         1.8.6 Claire R. b: Jul. 20, 1905 m: Michael Masterson

·         1.8.7 Martin D. b: abt 1908

Died

·         Abt. August 1, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio

Birth and Baptism

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Census Records

·         In the 1930 United States Census, at 13900 Shaw Avenue in East Cleveland, Ohio, Martin J. and Cecelia C. Walsh are living with their daughter Claire.  Martin works as a motorman for the electric railroad, is 65 years old, was born in Indiana, and was 29 when he married.  His father was born in Ireland while his mother was born in Ohio.  Cecelia is 64 years old, was married when she was 26 years old, and was born in Ireland as were her parents.  Cecelia immigrated to the USA in 1887 and was naturalized. They own their home which is valued at $9000.  Their daughter Claire R. is 25, single, and works as a filing clerk in an abstract company.

·         In the 1920 United States Census, at 14526 Orinoco Avenue in East Cleveland, Ohio, Martin J. and Cecelia C. Walsh are living with their four children.  Martin works as a motorman for the railroad, is 53 years old, and was born in Indiana.  His father was born in Ireland while his mother was born in Ohio.  Cecelia is 53 years old and was born in Ireland as were her parents.  Cecelia immigrated to the USA in 1891 and was naturalized in 1898.  Their daughter Cecelia C. is 22 years old, was born in Ohio, and works as a clerk in a tractor factory.  Coletta J. is 18 years old, was born in Ohio, and works as an operator in an auto factory.  Clare R. 14, born in Ohio and a student in school.    Martin J. Jr. 12, born in Ohio and is also a student in school.   

·         In the 1910 United States Census, at  2543 East Thirteenth St. Cleveland, Ohio, Martin J. and Celia Walsh are living with their seven children.  Martin works as the boss in a barn, is 45 years old, and was born in Indiana.  His father was born in Ireland while his mother was born in Indiana.  Celia is 42 years old and was born in Ireland as were her parents.  Celia immigrated to the USA in 1885.  They have been married 17 years and have seven children, all of whom are living and were all born in Ohio:  Marie is 16 years old and is a student, David is 15 years old and an apprentice at a lithographic company, Celia is 13 years old and a student, George is 11 years old and is a student , Coletta is 9 years old and is a student, Clara is 4 years old, and Martin is 2 years old.

·         In the 1900 United States Census, at 55 Hurd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, Martin J. and Celia Welsh are living with their four children.  Martin was born in Feb. 1877, is 23 years old, and works in a mill.  He was born in Indiana, his father in Ireland and his mother also in Indiana.  Celia is 29, was born in May 1871, immigrated in 1870 and has been in the USA for 30 years.  They have been married 8 years and have four children, all of whom are alive and were all born in Ohio.  Maria is 6, was born in Dec. 1893, and is a student.  David is 5 years old and was born in June 1895.  Celia is 3 years old and was born in July 1896 while George was born is 1 and was born in August 1899.  They rent their home.

·         In the 1880 census, Martin is 16 years old and living with his mother Mary (47) and sisters Mamie (18) and Catherine (12) in Cambridge City in Wayne County, Indiana.  Mary was born in Ireland, Mamie in Ohio, and Martin and Catherine were born in Indiana.

City Directories

·         1891-99 Martin J. Walsh, molder, 183 Abbey (?check)

Church Records

·         St. Philomena Parish

Death Records

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Obituary

·         Walsh: Martin J., beloved husband of Cecelia (nee McLaughlin), father of Marie Rinebolt, Coletta Farnsworth, Claire Masterson, Cell Vogel (deceased), David E., George P. and Martin D., brother of Mary Wrape, Catherine and the late William and Edward, at his residence, 13900 Shaw ave. Funeral Tuesday, May 11, St. Philomena's Church, at 10 a. m.

Occupation

·         Railroad motorman

Residences

 

·         55 Hurd Street, Cleveland (1900 census)

·         2543 East Thirteent St., Cleveland (1910 census)

·         14526 Orinoco Avenue, East Cleveland (1918 marriage cert. Maria, 1920 census)

·         13900 Shaw Ave, East Cleveland (1930 census – death in 1952)

Other Documentation

·         Marriage Cert. available, wouldn’t have much information (pre-1900)

Stories and Notes

·         Need to chase down living relatives

·         Can’t locate in 1870 census to get father’s name

·         Name spelled Welsh in 1900 census

 

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