Descendants of Patrick Dargan/Dorgan and Johanna/Ann/Nancy/Anstice Flynn - Person Sheet
Descendants of Patrick Dargan/Dorgan and Johanna/Ann/Nancy/Anstice Flynn - Person Sheet
NameMichael Joseph DORGAN , G Uncle, M
Birth Date25 Feb 1889
Birth PlaceChurchtown South, Cloyne, East County Cork, Ireland
Death Date10 Aug 1967 Age: 78
Death PlaceHooksett, New Hamshire
MemoCerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain’s venous sinuses. The clot keeps blood from draining out of the brain. As a result, pressure builds up in the blood vessels. This can lead to swelling and bleeding (hemorrhage) in the brain.
Bapt Date27 Feb 1889 Age: <1
Bapt PlaceChurch of Ballycotton, Diocese of Cloyne. Sponsors: Daniel Dorgan and Elizabeth Dorgan (This is most likely Patrick J. Dorgan's brother David (Daniel) and his wife Elizabeth Ahearne).
Burial Date14 Aug 1967
Burial PlaceSaint Ann Cemetery -Cranston-Providence County-Rhode Island, USA
Occu PlaceJeweler: Ring and Tool Maker
OccupationJewelry Ringmaker
FatherPatrick Joseph DORGAN , M (1860-1937)
MotherMary Catherine HARTNETT , F (1866-1950)
Spouses
Birth Date5 Jan 1883
Birth PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island
MemoCatherine was born at home: 52 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI.
Death Date21 Apr 1944 Age: 61
Death Place203 Woodbine St., Cranston, Rhode Island
Burial Date24 Apr 1944
Burial PlaceSt. Ann's Cemetery, Plot 398, Section 15, Cranston, Rhode Island
Reside Place203 Woodbine St., Auburn, Rhode Island
FatherThomas Francis KING , M (~1850-1918)
MotherCatherine Frances BYRNE , F (1852-1919)
Marr Date29 Jul 1914
Marr PlaceImmaculate Conception Church, Warwick, Rhode Island
Marr MemoPriest: William Pyne
ChildrenChristopher J. , M (1915-1971)
 Mary (Marie) Catherine , F (1917-1940)
 Genevieve Louise , F (1919-2001)
 Thomas Austin , M (1920-2007)
 Michael J. , M (1923-1923)
Notes for Michael Joseph DORGAN
The Passenger Record of Michael Joseph Dorgan:

First Name:   Michael
Last Name:   Dorgan
Nationality:   Ireland, Irish
Last Place of Residence:  Medleton
Date of Arrival:   June 9th, 1897
Age at Arrival:   6y
Gender:   Male
Ship of Travel:   Teutonic
Port of Departure:   Queenstown
Manifest Line Number:   0413
Passenger ID: 102902013043


Michael Joseph Dorgan is listed in these censuses:

1910 US FEDERAL CENSUS
Name
Micheal Dorgan
Age in 1910
20
Birth Date
1890
Birthplace
Ireland
Home in 1910
Providence Ward 3, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Sheet Number
13a
Street
Osborne St
Race
White
Gender
Male
Immigration Year
1908
Relation to Head of House
Son
Marital Status
Single
Father's Birthplace
Ireland
Mother's Birthplace
Ireland
Native Tongue
English
Occupation
Bench Work
Industry
Jewelry Shop
Employer, Employee or Other
Wage Earner
Attended School
N
Able to read
Y
Able to Write
Y
Enumeration District Number
0174
Out of Work
N
Number of Weeks Out of Work
0
Enumerated Year
1910
Neighbors
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Household Members
Household Members
Name
Age
Patrick Dorgan
44
Mary Dorgan
39
Anne Dorgan
21
Micheal Dorgan
20
Patrick Dorgan
18
David Dorgan
16
William Dorgan
12
Mary Dorgan
5
Mary Johnstone
50


1920 US FEDERAL CENSUS (Providence, Ward 7, Rhode Island ED 263, page 11B &12A). Michael Joseph Dorgan was the "Head" of his family, age 30, naturalized. His wife, Catherine J., and his two children, Christopher J. and Mary C. lived with him.

1925 Providence City Directory
Michael Joseph Dorgan is an assistant foreman working at 103 Jenkens Street.

1930 Providence City Directory
Michael Joseph Dorgan is listed as a foreman with the Otsby & Barton Company located at 118 Richmond Street. He resided in the Auburn section of Cranston on Woodbine Street.

1940 US Federal Census:
Name:
Michael J Dorgan
Age:
51
Estimated birth year:
abt 1889
Gender:
Male
Race:
White
Birthplace:
Ireland
Marital Status:
Married
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Home in 1940:
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island
Map of Home in 1940:
Street:
Woodbine Street
House Number:
205
Farm:
NO
Inferred Residence in 1935:
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island
Residence in 1935:
Same House
Citizenship:
4
Sheet Number:
2A
Number of Households in Order of Visitation:
39
Occupation:
Working Foreman
House Owned or Rented:
Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:
7500
Attended School or College:
No
Highest Grade Completed:
Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
40
Class of Worker:
Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:
52
Income:
2500
Income Other Sources:
Yes
Neighbors:
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Household Members:
Name
Age
Michael J Dorgan
51
Catherine J Dorgan
54
Genevieve L Dorgan
21
Thomas A Dorgan
19

1950 US Census
Name
Michael J Dorgan
Sex
Male
Age
61 years
Birth Year (Estimated)
1889
Birthplace
Ireland
Marital Status
Widowed
Occupation
Suptendant
Race
W
Industry
Jewelry Co
Relationship to Head of Household
Head
Event Date
12 April 1950
Event Place
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Event Place (Original)
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island
Enumeration District
4-71
Line Number
27
Page Number
72


WWI Draft Card:
Citizenship: June 05, 1917, "Declarant"
Draft Card Registration: June 05, 1917, Registration #321 (38-1-12-A)
Occupation: June 05, 1917, Jewelry Ring and Tool Maker, Sub. Foreman, Osby & Barton Co.
Residence: June 05, 1917, 10 Huron Street, Providence, Rhode Island

WWII Draft Card:
Michael Joseph Dorgan lived at 203 Woodbine Street, Cranston, Rhode Island. He was 53, born in County Cork, on February 25, 1889. His wife was Catherine J. Dorgan. He worked at Ostby and Barton Company at 118 Richmond Street, Providence, Rhode Island.
Notes for Catherine Josephine (Spouse 1)
Catherine J. Dorgan appears in the 1940 US Federal Census:

Name:
Catherine J Dorgan
Age:
54
Estimated birth year:
abt 1886
Gender:
Female
Race:
White
Birthplace:
Rhode Island
Marital Status:
Married
Relation to Head of House:
Wife
Home in 1940:
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island
Map of Home in 1940:
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Street:
Woodbine Street
House Number:
205
Inferred Residence in 1935:
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island
Residence in 1935:
Same House
Citizenship:
Naturalized
Sheet Number:
2A
Attended School or College:
No
Highest Grade Completed:
High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939:
0
Income:
0
Income Other Sources:
No
Neighbors:
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Household Members:
Name
Age
Michael J Dorgan
Catherine J Dorgan
54
Catherine J. Dorgan, wife of Michael J. Dorgan, appeared in the 1940 US Federal Census as a 54-year-old married woman residing at 205 Woodbine Street in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island. She was born in Rhode Island in 1886 and was a naturalized citizen. She had completed two years of high school and had not attended college. In 1935, she had lived in the same house. She did not work in 1939 and had no income or other sources of income. She lived with her husband, Michael J. Dorgan, who was 51 years old, and her children, Genevieve L. Dorgan, who was 21, and Thomas A. Dorgan, who was 19.
Genevieve L Dorgan
21
Thomas A Dorgan
19


This obituary of Catherine J. King was published in the Providence Journal on April 21, 1944:

In Providence Journal 04/23/1944, page 21
Death: 04/21/1944 in Auburn, Rhode Island
Mrs. Michael J. DORGAN

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine J. Dorgan, wife of Michael J. Dorgan, who died Friday at her home, 203 Woodbine Street, Auburn, after a week’s illness, will be held Tuesday morning at 9:15 at the Thomas and Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 20 Orms Street, with a requiem mass at St Matthewís Church, Auburn, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St Annís Cemetery.
Mrs. Dorgan, daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Burne) King, was born in Providence and had lived in Cranston for the past 20 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Genevieve L. Owen of Cranston; two sons, Thomas A. Dorgan of Providence, and PFC. Christopher Christopher J. Dorgan, stationed in Lincoln, Neb.; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Louise B. Curley of Providence, and a brother, Thomas F. King of Holyoke, Mass. She was a sister of the late Christopher King who was in the U. S. consular service in France.
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