Re: Ellen Quinn nee McNamee of Xenia, OH 1900
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Re: Ellen Quinn nee McNamee of Xenia, OH 1900
Julia Stillwell 3/23/05
I looked up the 1900 census also since I descend from Matthew Quinn (d 1837) of Xenia.The census definitely lists Ellen as married.Her mother Catherine McNamee is listed as a widow "Wd".Ellen's brother Frank is listed as "S," i.e. single.The differences between "M" "S" "Wd" are clear when you compare the handwriting rather than just simply trying to read each line.
Ellen had been married 11 years, and had 6 children of whom 4 were living.Her brother Frank's occumpation is given as "Painter."Her mother had immigrated to the US in 1849 and had lived here 50 years.Both Ellen's parents were born in Ireland.
In 1870 Ellen's age is given as 8.Her father was a laborer, b in Ireland, age 65 (or 68?).20+ years older than Cahterine.
In 1880, Ellen is age 17.Her father was 67 and her mother 48.(I wish I aged this slowly
Now the reason I looked up the 1880 census.I was looking for eligible males that could have married Ellen.There was only one Quinn family that my search found living in Xenia.That was Elias and Margaret Quinn.They had three dau and one son listed in 1880.The son was Ralph Quinn b 1872.Elias could possibly be the grandson of Matthew.
In 1880 and in 1900 Ellen and her family were living in the 1st Ward, Xenia.
In 1900 Margaret Quinn was a widow living in the 6th Ward with 2 daughters.
Well back to the drawing board.In 1900 Ralph is living in thre 7th ward Xeniz with 2 kids and his wife Mabel of 6 years.
I have also run out of time.There are a couple more Quinns around.But it looks like the census is not going to give you your answers.The answers may come from the Greene Co courthouse records which should be available on microfilm through Family History Centers.Also check out the Ohio marriage records.Where was Ellen in 1910-1930?
When you find Ellen's husband, let me know.I may be able to tie him back to Nicholas, etal.
Bill Wright, descendant of Nicholas, Matthew and Samuel Quinn of Greene Co.