Descendants of John Henry Donahue

Generation 1

1. John Henry Donahue-1 was born on 26 Dec 1847 in Ireland[1]. He died on 03 Sep 1894 in
Waterville, NY[1]. He married Catherine Brennan Donahue on Abt. 1868, daughter of John Brannan
and Mary Branan. She was born on 12 Mar 1851 in County Waterford, Ireland[2, 3]. She died on 01
Dec 1908 in Utica, NY[1, 4].
Notes for John Henry Donahue:
John's death certificate state that his parents born in Ireland, but their names were not listed on
death certificate. John was naturalized with the name O'Donohue. He died of uremia. Death
Notice - Waterville Times September 7, 1894
Died - Donahue at his home on Tower Ave., Waterville, NY Monday September 3, 1894 John H.
Donahue aged 47 years. He leaves a wife and six children, three daughters and three sons. The
funeral was held from St. Bernards Church on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

John was found in 1870 Town of Paris Census with a wife and daughter Anna. In
1875 they were in the Town of Augusta and it said he was a naturalized citizen. In 1880 They were
in the Town of Sangerfield. 1884 County Directory listed John H. Donahue as a Saloon owner in
Waterville. Found in 1880 Census in Waterville, NY. His death certificate stated he was a liquor
dealer.

Notes for Catherine Brennan Donahue:

Obituary: Utica Daily Press December 2, 1908
Mrs. Katherine Donahue, widow of John H. Donahue died shortly after 9:00 last evening at her home,
234 Elizabeth St., She had been in failing health for the last four years. Mrs. Donahue was born in
County Waterford Ireland, March 12, 1851 and came to this country with her parents when she was
five years old. She had lived successively in Clayville, Oriskany Falls, and Waterville and had been a
resident of this city for the last 13 years. She was a member of St. Agnes Church. Three daughters
and three sons survive as follows: Mrs. A.M. Pratt, Utica, Mrs. R. E. Anderson, New York; Mrs. A. B.
Coleman, Schenectady; William, Edward and Harry all of this city. There are also five grandchildren
and a sister Mrs. Dempster, of this city. 1900 Utica Census 8th Ward said she was able to read and
write. At the time of her father's death she lived in Vernon Center, NY.

Children of John Henry Donahue and Catherine Brennan Donahue are:

2. i. Anna Donahue Pratt, B: 07 Aug 1869 in Clayville, NY[4, 5], D: 04 Nov 1959 in St.
Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, NY[4, 6], M: 11 Apr 1892 in Utica, NY[7].

ii. Emma Donahue Anderson, B: 1871 in Clayville or Sangerfield, NY[8], M: ??.

Notes for Emma Donahue Anderson:
Lived in NYC in 1894. The 1900 Manhatten census showed an Emma Anderson
married to Richard Anderson. Not proven if this is the correct match.
iii. Helen A. Donahue Coleman Pawlak, B: 08 Jul 1873 in Oriskany Falls, NY [4, 8], D:
07 Apr 1958 in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Utica, NY[4], M: 1900 in ??.
Notes for Helen A. Donahue Coleman Pawlak:
Helen was listed as Nellie in the 1880 Census and Ella in the 1875 Census. The
past 19 years Helen had lived in Utica. Previously she had lived in Waterville,
Schenectady, and Rome, NY. She was educated in Waterville Schools and was a
communicant of St. Peter's Church. Helen did not have any children.
3. iv. William E. Donahue, B: 23 Sep 1875 in Waterville, NY[4, 8, 9], D: 24 May 1960 in
New Hartford, NY[4, 10], M: 23 Oct 1901 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY.

4. v. Edward F. Donahue, B: 24 Oct 1878 in New York State[3, 4], D: 23 Nov 1952 in
Faxton Hospital, Utica, NY[4], M: 20 Jun 1906 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY.

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5. vi. Harry John Donahue, B: 22 Dec 1882 in New York State[9, 11], D: Bef. 1952.

Generation 2

2. Anna Donahue Pratt-2(John Henry Donahue-1) was born on 07 Aug 1869 in Clayville, NY[4, 5]. She
died on 04 Nov 1959 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, NY[4, 6]. She married ALFRED
MASON PRATT on 11 Apr 1892 in Utica, NY[7], son of AUGUSTUS MASON PRATT and Anna E.
Nibbs Pratt. He was born on 06 Mar 1871 in Osceola, NY[4, 12]. He died on 21 Dec 1956 in Utica,
NY[4, 13].
Notes for Anna Donahue Pratt:
Mrs. Pratt died after an illness of a week. She had been residing
with her son, Harold J. Pratt of 48 Sunnyside Drive, Utica.
Born in Clayville, NY and then moved to Waterville, NY where she went to
school. Moved to Utica after marriage. Member of Lady of Lourdes
Church. Arrangements of death - Doyle Funeral Home.
Information taken from obituary.

Notes for ALFRED MASON PRATT: Mr. Pratt

died in his home after a long illness.
Alfred was born in Osceola, NY. He moved to Camden and went to school in
Camden. He moved to Utica after his marriage. He worked in the Oneida
Knitting Mills, then opened a grocery store on the corner of Rutger St. and
Third Ave. in Utica, NY. After that he opened the North Utica Gas Station.
He was a member of Calvery Episcopal Church and a former member of the
Men's Club of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Above information taken from
obituary.
The story has been told that he lost his right arm, below the elbow, in
an industrial accident at a knitting mill. He had an artificial arm.
Children of Anna Donahue Pratt and ALFRED MASON PRATT are:
i. Olive Mae Pratt Gloeckler, B: 20 Nov 1893 in Utica, NY, D: 05 Oct 1963 in St.
Luke's Memorial Hospital, Utica, NY[4], M: 11 Jun 1919 in Calvery Episcopay
Church, Utica, NY[14].
Notes for Olive Mae Pratt Gloeckler:
Died of Cancer
She was associated with her father in the grocery and creamery
business prior to her marriage. Member of Calvary Episcopal Church.
Lived at 75 Ballantyne Brae at time of her death.
ii. George Alfred Pratt, B: 22 Feb 1895 in Utica, NY[15], D: 16 Apr 1961 in Monrovia,
California[4], M: 19 Sep 1916 in Detroit, Michigan[16].
Notes for George Alfred Pratt: Burial
through the Baxter Funeral Home.
According to 1925 Census, George was a bill clerk. Lived at 1120
Brinckerhoff Ave., Utica, NY. George moved to Schenectady many years
ago where he was employed by General Electric Co. He retired in 1960
and moved to Monrovia, California in October 1960. His obituary said his
wife was still alive and he had three grandchildren in California. He had
worked for GE for 19 years.
iii. Harold John Pratt, B: 09 Aug 1896 in Utica, NY, D: 05 Jul 1984 in Faxton
Hospital, Utica, NY[4], M: 1919 in Utica, NY.
Notes for Harold John Pratt:
Funeral- Stevens Oxford Rd.

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Son, Harold lived in Maine at time of father's death. Harold lived at 48
Sunnyside Drive, Utica, NY in 1959. He had been employed by the
Genesee Supply Company for 47 years retiring in 1966. He was of
Episcopal faith. He had 5 grandchildren; Janet, Steven, David, Susan
and Nancy and 2 great grandchildren.
iv. Claude Raymond Pratt, B: 02 Nov 1899 in Utica, NY[4, 17], D: 11 Oct 1948 in Utica,
NY[4].
Notes for Claude Raymond Pratt:
Died of Coronary thrombosis in bedroom at Utica State Hospital where
he was employed in the kitchen. Belonged to the Episcopal Church.
v. Gertrude A. Pratt Bigelow, B: 1909 in Utica, NY[18, 19], D: 16 Aug 1969 in New
Hartford, NY[4], M: 1948 in Utica, NY.
Notes for Gertrude A. Pratt Bigelow:
Died in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Bigelow was employed by Utica Mutual for 21 years before she retired
in 1948. She was member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and it's
Women's Organization and the St. Lukes-Memorial Hospital Guild.
3. William E. Donahue-2(John Henry Donahue-1) was born on 23 Sep 1875 in Waterville, NY[4, 8, 9]. He
died on 24 May 1960 in New Hartford, NY[4, 10]. He married Margaret Quinlan Donahue on 23 Oct
1901 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY, daughter of Patrick Quinlan and Johanna Quinlan. She was
born on 04 Mar 1875 in Utica, NY[4, 20]. She died on 30 Sep 1946 in Utica, NY[4].
Notes for William E. Donahue:
William was listed as a bartender in the 1900 Utica Census. Found in the
1915 Utica Census Ward 8. Found in 1925 Utica Census, Ward 13 at 1200
Leeds St. Said he owned a restaurant. William had been a partner in the
Donahue and Glancy's Restaurant, 891 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY. He was
educated in Waterville schools and moved to Utica as a young man. After
leaving his own restaurant 20 years ago, he was employed by Gigliotti's
Restaurant. He was a member of St. Thomas Church.

Notes for Margaret Quinlan Donahue:

Margaret died unexpectedly while waiting to have x-rays taken in the
office of Dr. R.C. Hall, Central New York Power Building, Utica, NY. The
1925 Utica Census, Ward 13 said her sister Mary A. Cain lived with them.
Margaret was a member of St. Agnes Church, its Altar Society and the
Ladies of Charity.

Child of William E. Donahue and Margaret Quinlan Donahue is:

i. Margaret M. Donahue Leach, B: 19 Oct 1906[20, 21, 22], D: 14 Apr 1993 in New
Hartford, NY[4], M: 24 Nov 1938 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY.
Notes for Margaret M. Donahue Leach:
Margaret attended St. Agnes School, Utica Catholic Academy and Mrs.
Schuyler's Private Business School. She worked with her husband in the
operation of Leach Bros. Plumbing and Hardware for many years. She was a
member of St. Thomas Church and the Women's Christian Club of St.
Thomas. She was also a member of the Ladies of Charity of St. John and St.
Joseph. No children.

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Generation 2 (con't)
4. Edward F. Donahue-2(John Henry Donahue-1) was born on 24 Oct 1878 in New York State[3, 4]. He
died on 23 Nov 1952 in Faxton Hospital, Utica, NY[4]. He married Anna M. McAuliffe Donahue on 20
Jun 1906 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY, daughter of John McAuliffe and Johanna Fitzgibbons
McAuliffe. She was born on 27 Apr 1884 in Oswego, NY[23, 24]. She died on 01 Dec 1981 in St.
Joseph's Nursing Home, Utica, NY[23].
Notes for Edward F. Donahue:
Mr. Donahue died after a brief illness. He had been a machinist at
Avalon and Duofold Knitting Mills Inc. until his retirement in 1948. He
was a communicant of St. Francis deSales Church.
Moved to Utica from Waterville at age 12. The 1900 Utica Census said
he was a knitter in a mill.

Notes for Anna M. McAuliffe Donahue:

Anna was educated in Oswego Schools. She was a member of the St. Francis de Sales Church,
Utica, NY.

Children of Edward F. Donahue and Anna M. McAuliffe Donahue are:

i. John E. Donahue, B: 19 Dec 1908 in Utica, NY[4, 25, 26, 27], D: 16 Aug 1993 in Utica,
NY[4], M: 10 Jun 1939 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY.
Notes for John E. Donahue:
John lived at 1555 Steuben St., Utica, NY at the time of his death. He had been a
fire fighter working for the Utica Fire Dept. He died of a heart attack.
ii. James T. Donahue, B: 02 Aug 1911 in Utica, NY[25, 28, 29], D: 27 Aug 1974 in St.
Elizabeth Hospital, Utica, NY[4], M: 1942 in Utica, NY.
Notes for James T. Donahue:
James died in St. Elizabeth Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of St.
Francis DeSales Church and it's Holy Name Society. He was a member of the
Association of Letter Carriers and had worked for the Utica Post Office for 37 years.
Lived in Utica all his life.
iii. Catherine Donahue Giannico, B: 19 Mar 1917 in Utica, NY[4, 30], D: 30 Oct 1995 in
St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, NY[4], M: 24 Jun 1939 in St. Agnes
Church, Utica, NY[14].
Notes for Catherine Donahue Giannico:
Catherine had been employed by Griffiss AFB for over 10 years retiring in
1962. She was a member of Historic Old St. John's Church.
iv. Anne Donahue Mogensen, B: 20 Feb 1920[25, 31, 32].
Notes for Anne Donahue Mogensen:
Lived in Utica in 1974 and 1981 and in Deerfield in 1995. Not mentioned in her
husband's obituary in 1983. Perhaps they were divorced.
v. Natalie Donahue Teuscher Fessia, B: 28 Dec 1928[25, 31].
Notes for Natalie Donahue Teuscher Fessia:
Lived in Lee Center in 1974. Lived in Rome in 1981 and in Whitesboro in 1993
and New Hartford in 1995
5. Harry John Donahue-2(John Henry Donahue-1) was born on 22 Dec 1882 in New York State[9, 11]. He
died on Bef. 1952. He married Anna Donahue. She was born on 1871 in New York State[33].
Notes for Harry John Donahue:
Harry was listed as a mill laborer in the 1900 Utica Census. He lived in Utica in 1908.
On September 12, 1918 he filled out a World War I draft registration card.

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The 1920 Census showed he was a inspector for a gun company.
Not in the 1924 Utica Directory.

Did not show up in the 1930 Census, nor did his wife or son.

Not mentioned in brother Edward's obit in 1952.

Child of Harry John Donahue and Anna Donahue is: i.

Francis Donahue, B: 1911 in New York State[34].

Sources
1 Death Certificate.
2 Tombstone.
3 Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network,
Inc., 2004), Database online. Utica Ward 8, Oneida, New York, ED , roll , page .Record for
Catharine Donahue.
4 obituary.
5 Calvary Cemetery.
6 Error
7 anniversary notice Utica OD. 60th anniversary.
8 1880, Town of Sangerfield.
9 1900 Utica, Ward 8.
10 Utica city directories
11 Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Provo, UT, USA: The
Generations Network, Inc., 2005).
12 Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, NY.
13 Forest Hill Cemetery.
14 Wedding announcement Utica observer.
15 Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations
Network, Inc., 2005), Database online. Roll 1819118, DraftBoard 1.Record for George Alfred Pratt.

16 divorce notice Utica paper.

17 WWI draft registration cards.
18 gravestone
19 Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network,
Inc., 2002), Database online. Utica, Oneida, New York, ED 123, roll 1622, page , image
741.0.Record for Alfred Pratt.
20 1920 Rome Census.
21 1915 Utica, Ward 8.
22 Ward 13
23 obituary.
24 Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2008), Database online.Record for Anna Donahue.
25 birthdates.com.
26 1910 Census Utica.
27 Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2008), Database online.Record for John E. Donahue.
28 Gravestone - St. Bernard's Cemtery, Waterville, NY
29 Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2008), Database online.Record for James Donahue.

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30 Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2008), Database online.Record for Catherine J. Giannico.
31 1930 Census.
32 Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network,
Inc., 2002), Database online. Utica, Oneida, New York, ED 104, roll 1622, page , image
168.0.Record for Edward F Donahue.
33 1920 Utica Census.
34 1920 Utica Census.
35 Ward 3
36 Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2008), Database online.Record for V. Gloeckler.
37 Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Provo, UT, USA: The
Generations Network, Inc., 2005), Database online. Roll 1819117, DraftBoard 1.Record for
Valorius William Gloeckler.
38 SSDI
39 Wedding announcement Utica OD.
40 SSDI.
41 Obituary - Husband's.
42 Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2008), Database online.Record for Frances Donahue.
43 Wedding announcement Utica OD.
44 Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2008), Database online.Record for William Mogensen.
45 birth announcement Utica od.
46 Wedding announcement Utica OD Sept 26, 1971.
47 engagement announcement May 11, 1974.
48 Wedding announcement.
49 birth announcement Utica od July 13, 1972.

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