Hannah Sweeney1

b. 12 October 1849, d. between 1881 and 1882
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherFrancis Sweeney1 b. c 1812, d. 14 Feb 1890
MotherMargaret Gallaher1 b. bt 1821 - 1826, d. 31 Mar 1898

Family

 Francis D. Squibb b. 1844, d. 11 Dec 1893
Marriage*1 January 1872Francis D. Squibb; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Married by Banns by E. J. Keenan. Both parties were single. Frank is listed as 26 years, Protestant, and Hannah as 22 and Catholic. Witnesses were William Fearly and Margaret Sweeney of Hamilton. Parents of Hannah are listed as Frank and Margaret Sweeney. Parents of Frank were William and Maria Squibb.1 
Witness: Margaret Sweeney
Children 1.Georgina Squibb+11 b. 10 Dec 1872, d. 10 Feb 1954
 2.Alfred Squibb12 b. 1 Jan 1875, d. 13 Mar 1932
 3.(?) Squibb6 b. 30 Oct 1876, d. 30 Oct 1876
 4.Annie Squibb13 b. 31 Oct 1877, d. 24 Sep 1879
 5.Maggie Squibb12 b. 9 Oct 1879, d. 15 Mar 1880
Name VariationAnne Sweeney 
Birth*12 October 1849Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Place of birth stated in Hannah's marriage registration.1,2 
Baptism14 October 1849St. Augustine Catholic Church, Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Listed as:
Hanna Sweeney, born October 12, 1849. Baptized in Dundas on October 14, 1849 by Fr. John O'Reilly. Parents were Francis Sweeney and Margaret Dougherty (believe this is a mistake and should be Margaret Gallaher). Sponsors were Terrence Cassidy and Mary McCardle.2 
(Resident) Census14 January 1861Francis Sweeney; West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; (Ages given are for next birthday)
"Frank Sweney", labourer, born Ireland, Catholic, age 50 on next birthday, married, 1 birth in 1860, lives in a shanty. Living with him:
Mrs. Frank Sweney, age 41 on next birthday, born Ireland, married, Catholic.
Michael, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 13 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. H. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 11 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. M. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 9 on next birthday, attending school.
John, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 8 on next birthday, attending school.
Ann, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 6 on next birthday.
Mary, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 4 on next birthday.
Antony, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 2 on next birthday.3 
Confirmation*27 July 1863Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada4 
Census*3 April 1871Margaret Sweeney; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "Hannah Sweeney, female, single, age 21, born Ontario, Catholic, Irish, tailoress." Living with her Margaret Sweeney, 19, (who I believe is her sister) in Household #18 which appears to be a boarding house. Both are listed as tailoresses. Also of significance is that Frank Squibb, 26, plumber, from England, Episcopalian, her future husband is also living here. (Note: other census records indicate that Margaret was the elder of the two sisters)5 
Married Name1 January 1872Squibb1 
Marriage*1 January 1872Francis D. Squibb; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Married by Banns by E. J. Keenan. Both parties were single. Frank is listed as 26 years, Protestant, and Hannah as 22 and Catholic. Witnesses were William Fearly and Margaret Sweeney of Hamilton. Parents of Hannah are listed as Frank and Margaret Sweeney. Parents of Frank were William and Maria Squibb.1 
Witness: Margaret Sweeney
(Witness) Death30 October 1876(?) Squibb; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Stillborn.6 
(Witness) Death24 September 1879Annie Squibb; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "Annie Squibb", age 1 year, 11 months, 24 days, infant, died Hamilton of malignant croup of 1 week duration, Catholic, physician was W. L. Smlith.7 
(Witness) Death15 March 1880Maggie Squibb; Death Registration states: Maggie Squibb, died 15 March 1880, aged 5 months, in Hamilton of Chronic Bronchitis of 3 months duration, Catholic, physician was Thomas Miller.8 
(Witness) Census19 April 1881Francis D. Squibb; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "Frank Squibb", married, male, English, born England, age 37, Plumber, Catholic. Living with him:
Hannah Squibb, married, Irish, born Ontario, age 30, Catholic.
Georgiana Squibb, female, age 8, English, born Ontario, Catholic.
Alfred Squibb, age 6, born Ontario, English, Catholic.
Mary Sweeney, Irish, age 22, born Ontario, Catholic. (I believe this is Hannah's sister)9 
Death*between 1881 and 1882Canada10 
Witness: Francis D. Squibb
Witness: Francis Sweeney
Witness: Margaret Gallaher

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Marriage Registration, 1872, Ontario, Wentworth County, p. 419.
  2. [S950] Trudy Mann, St. Augustine Church Records, This record was transcribed by the Parish Secretary and sent to Patricia Balkcom in June, 2015.
  3. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #3, West Flamboro, p.12.
  4. [S435] E-mail Message. Received from Dundas Historical Society Museum, Dundas, Ontario, Canada (e-mail address), October 9, 2012. No original source given, information from a Family History File compiled by T. Roy Woodhouse (now deceased).
  5. [S370] 1871 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Ontario, Wentworth County, District 4, Hamilton, Sub-District D, St. Lawrence Ward, p. 6 (Ancestry Image #61).
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Schedule C, Death Registration, 1876, Ontario, Wentworth County, Hamilton, p. 167.
  7. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Schedule C, Death Registration for Annie Squibb, 1879, Ontario, Wentworth County, Hamilton, p. 201.
  8. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Schedule C, Death Registration for Maggie Squibb, 1880, Ontario, Wentworth County, Hamilton, p. 32.
  9. [S378] 1881 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Hamilton, Ward 7, p.50, Household #250.
  10. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1883.
  11. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Schedule A, Birth Registration, 1872, Ontario, Wentworth County, p. 456.
  12. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Schedule A, Birth Registration, 1879, Ontario, Wentworth County, p. 460.
  13. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Schedule A, Birth Registration, 1877, Ontario, Wentworth County, p. 143.

Helen Sweeney1

b. May 1827
Last Edited14 Apr 2015
FatherDaniel Sweeney1 b. b 1801
MotherBridget Dowler1 b. c 1800
Birth*May 1827St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Was probably born about May 20.2 
Baptism3 June 1827St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette Catholic Church, Loretteville, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...born 15 days ago...Daniel Sweeney, farmer of Valcartier and Bridget Dowler...Godfather Michael Murphy and Godmother Catherine Sweeney..."1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette. Baptismal Record for Helen Sweeney, 03 June 1827. Ancestry Image #9.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Loretteville (St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette), 3 June 1827.

James Sweeney

b. circa 1796, d. between 1830 and 1831
Last Edited14 Apr 2015

Family

 Mary Hanlon b. s 1800
Marriage*Mary Hanlon6 
Children 1.Mathew Sweeney13 b. 11 Jan 1824
 2.Edward Sweeney14 b. May 1830
Birth*circa 1796Ireland1 
Immigration*1819Ireland1 
Land Grant15 October 1819St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; It appears that Lot#18 in the 5th Concession on the SE side of Jacques Cartier River is granted.2 
Land Grant*6 March 1821St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Before us the undersigned Notaries Public...residing at the City of Quebec..personally appeared and were present, The Honorable Herman W. Ryland, Lt. Colonel John Ready and John Stewart and Lewis Foy, Esquire residing in the city of Quebec forming a quorum of the Gentlemen previously appointed for the Administration of the Estates theretofore belonging to the late order of Jesuits...transfer, on behalf of His Majesty, his heirs and successors, a Titre de Bail a Cens...and other seigniorial rights...unto James Sweeney, Valcartier farmer...a land and Concession lying and being in the Fief or Seigniory of Saint Gabriel of three arpents in front by thirtyfive in depth more or less bounded towards the Southwest in front by the line between the fourth and fifth Concessions towards Northeast in depth by the Seignorial line towards the SouthEast by Lot Number 17 and towards the Northwest by Lot #19, the mid Lot being Lot #18..."3,4 
Land Sale*between 6 March 1821 and 9 March 1821St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; It appears that James Sweeney sold to David Sinclair a piece of land. It is supposed to have been recorded by Notary Lelievre.5 
Marriage*Mary Hanlon6 
Land Petition13 November 1822St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "To the worshipful the Commissioners for managing the Estates of the late Order of Jesuits in Canada

The Petition of James Sweeney and John O’Neil of Valcartier Humbly sheweth that your petitioners are settled on lots of ground adjoining to four vacant lots in the first Concession of the Seigniory of St. Gabriel, which they have found to be for the most part an extensive swamp which is but in a few parts arable.

That your petitioners, in consequence of the lots not being distinctly laid out have made some improvements on the said lots in the firm belief that they were improving their own property.

Therefore your petitioners humbly pray that your worships will be pleased to take the whole case into their consideration and grant to them the before mentioned 4 Lots in the First Concession of St. Gabriel south side of the River which they have in part cleared and improved as aforesaid ….

Quebec, 13th Nov. 1822
James Sweeney (his mark)
John O’Neil (signed as such)"7 
Land Petition30 July 1823St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Petitioned for land along with many others in the newly surveyed area of Riviere aux Pines in the 2nd Range.8 
Land Grant13 August 1823Appears to have been granted Lot #5 in the Second Concession of Riviere Aux Pins, South side of the river. Lot was 3 by 30 arpents.9 
Census*1824St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "James Sweeney", age 28, with 4 males and 3 females in family. Arrived in 1819. Has 14 arpents under cultivation, with 8 seeded in oats, 2.5 in peas and 28 in potatoes. He has 2 cows and 1 mare. He produced 32 minots of oats, 8 of peas, 320 of potatoes, and 100 pounds of butter. He is living next to Edward Sweeney and John Sweeney.1 
Note*between 19 June 1829 and 5 September 1829St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; James Sweeney is listed as one of the residents who was paid for working on building the oatmeal mill. (for 2 days work)10 
Death*between 1830 and 1831St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; His wife is listed as widow in the 1831 Census.11 
Witness: Mary Hanlon
Land Grant*19 May 1832Mary Hanlon; "...Mary Hanlon, widow of the late James Sweeney, who during his lifetime, was a farmer and resident of Valcartier...a piece of land located in the Siegnoury of St. Gabriel, named lot 26 in the second Concession of Riviere Aux Pins, consisting of three arpents in front and 30 arpents behind, bordered by the first and third concessions and by lot 25 and lot 27...the first payment must be made by the 11th of November...Archibald Campbell, Notary...John Stewart, Commissioner..."12 

Citations

  1. [S833] 1824 Valcartier Census.
  2. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D1709.
  3. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference) # E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D683.
  4. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives. Notary records of Archibald Campbell, Record #18, Quebec Archives Microfilm #4M01-1560.
  5. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference) # E21,S64,SS5,SSS5,D921.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Loretteville (St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette) , 25 January 1824.
  7. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D1140.
  8. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D1176.
  9. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS2,D337.
  10. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D1407.
  11. [S834] 1831 Census for St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, online at http://www.familysearch.org
  12. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference) #E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D817.
  13. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette. Baptismal Record for Mathew Sweeney, 25 January 1824. Ancestry Image #3.
  14. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette. Baptismal Record for Edward Sweeney, 31 May 1830. Ancestry Image #11.

James Sweeney1

d. between 1847 and 1856
Last Edited28 Apr 2012

Family

 Johanna Farrell d. a 23 Nov 1847
Marriage*Johanna Farrell1 
Children 1.Patrick Sweeney1 b. s 1820
 2.Andrew Sweeney1 b. c 1822, d. 6 May 1864
 3.Bridget Sweeney2
 4.Fergus Sweeney3
 5.Michael Sweeney4 b. c 1838, d. 28 Dec 1856
Marriage*Johanna Farrell1 
Death*between 1847 and 18561 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec City, Notre Dame Church, 1847.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec City, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1857.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec City, St. Roch Catholic Church, 1856.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec City, St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, 1856.

James Sweeney

Last Edited10 Apr 2012
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherEdward Sweeney b. c 1777, d. 12 Jul 1835
MotherRose Brougham
Birth* 
(Witness) Baptism17 December 1832Phillip Joseph Mooney; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were James Sweeney and Mary Mooney.1 
(Witness) Will20 April 1835Edward Sweeney; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 20th April 1835
Last Will of Edward Sweeney
(Husband of Rose Brougham)
From Register of Holographic Wills, Testaments and Codicils, No. 170
Quebec Archives



On this twentieth day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty five,
before us the undersigned Curate of St. Catherine and Missionary of Valcartier was present Edward Sweeney born in the Parish of Monasterevin, County of Kildare, Ireland and now residing in the Settlement of Valcartier, who being sick but at the same time enjoying his perfect senses and reason as it appeared to me and to the undersigned witnesses, has declared to me his desire of making his last will and testament; and has consequently dictated to me the following articles viz.:

1º He desires that he will die in the communion of the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Roman church.

2º He bequeaths his soul to the most holy and adorable Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost hoping that God will receive it in his great mercy and forgive him his sins.

3º He leaves his body to the earth from whence it was taken, and hopes that his family will give him a Christian burial.

4º He leaves to his wife, Rose Broughal [Brougham], the use of all his cattle, except one horse, and likewise all his house furniture until her death hoping that his sons, or any of them will take proper care of their mother but if she finds herself not well treated she will be at liberty to live with whomever she may please and in that case the chattels will be equally divided between his two sons, Bernard and John Sweeney and he binds them to give and pay to her yearly the sum of six pounds currency each one half as long as she lives.

5º He leaves and bequeaths to his two sons Bernard and John Sweeney his Lot of land situated in the fifth concession of Valcartier, Seigniory St. Gabriel, to each of them one half, but his son Bernard will have the liberty to take his choice of either of the said halves, and likewise he shall have the new house which is nearly to be raised and the present old house for a barn under condition that he will help his brother John when required to build twelve feet in addition to the little house and raise the whole two feet higher.

6º He reserves on his Lot one acre upon which the buildings are erected to belong to his two said sons in common (en communauté) so that they may have no difference about the site of these buildings.

7º He leaves and bequeaths exclusively to his son Bernard the grey horse, harness, cart and camisole in full property.

8º He leaves and bequeaths to his sons Bernard and John Sweeney his said Lot of land under the following conditions: That neither of them will have the liberty to sell his part to any stranger without the free consent of the other, but if he wishes to leave the place, he will offer and give it up to the remaining brother at a yearly rent or at a fair price according to the advice and judgment of any three decent men known by them.

9º He leaves and bequeaths to his daughter Mary the sum of seven pounds currency and to his daughter Rose the sum of ten pounds currency and to his daughter Ellen the sum of seven pounds currency to be paid at the time of their marriage in three equal installments in equal proportion by the two brothers, or if they do not marry and wish not to live together in the family they will be paid by installments as aforesaid.

10º If any of his afore named children do behave badly according to the judgment of the officiating Priest of this Parish and of the present witnesses Ferdinand Murphy and Michael Mooney, his will is that they or any of them be deprived of all and every thing left to them by this his will, and their part shall be divided among his dutiful children.

This he has declared to me to be his last will and testament after having been now read according to law (lu et relu) in presence of Ferdinand Murphy and Michael Mooney present and who have signed with us.

Done and passed in the dwelling house of the said Edward Sweeney on the day aforesaid and have signed with us.

P.S. The said testator Edward Sweeney has further declared that his will is that he leaves nothing to any of his other children Patrick and James except one shilling British to be paid by his son Bernard when deceased.

Edward Sweeney, his signature
Ferdinad Murphy, his signature
Michael Mooney, his signature
H. Paisley, Priest, his signature

Transcribed by Gerald Neville, May, 2011

Notes by Patricia Balkcom: Edward died 3 months later, on the 12th of July, at the age of about 56. Since this was not an advanced age, it might be assumed that he had a chronic illness such as tuberculosis. This is one of the few wills that we have found that actually mention the place of birth in Ireland. Edward had 4 sons and 4 daughters. Three of the daughters are named in the will – a fourth daughter, Catherine, is not. She married (to Michael Mooney) before the will was written, so Edward may have felt that she was “taken care of”. It is not known why he specifically mentioned Patrick and James as not being heirs.2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, 1832.
  2. [S561] Will of Edward Sweeney;.

James Sweeney1

b. 1879
Last Edited13 Dec 2012
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherWilliam Sweeney1 b. 19 Aug 1845, d. 28 Aug 1916
MotherHannah Tiernan1 b. 8 Nov 1852, d. 30 Jan 1942
Birth*1879Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan, United States1 
(Witness) Census16 June 1880William Sweeney; Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; "William L. McSweeney", HH#290, 34, farmer, born Michigan, parents born Ireland. Living next to his parents. Living with him:
Hannah, 26, wife, born Canada, parents born Ireland.
Mary J., 5, daughter, born Michigan.
Bernhard (sic), 2, son, born Michigan.
James, 1, son, born Michigan.1 
(Witness) Census6 June 1900William Sweeney; Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; "William McSweeney", HH#121, living at 16 Front Street, white, male, born Aug. 1845, aged 54, married 27 years, born Michigan, parents born Ireland, saloon keeper, employed all year, can read, write & speak English, renting a house. Living with him:
Hannah, wife, white, female, born Nov. 1851, aged 48, married 27 years, born Canada (Eng.), parents born Ireland, emigrated in 1871, in U.S. for 28 years, can read, write & speak English.
Mable, daughter, white, female, born Dec., 1874, aged 25, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English.
Bernard, son, white, male, born June 1875, aged 24, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English, bartender, employed all year.
James, son, white, male, born March 1878, aged 22, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English, clerk & bookkeeping, employed all year.
William Jr., son, white, male, born Oct. 1882, aged 15, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English, at school for 9 months.
Thomas, son, white, male, born Sept. 1886, aged 13, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English, at school for 9 months.2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1880 U.S. Census, Michigan, Macomb County, Clinton Township, p. 30 (Ancestry Image #30), Supervisor's District #3, Enum. District 241.
  2. [S504] 1900 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. Census Place: MT Clemens Ward 3, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 727; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240727.

James Sweeney1

b. 8 May 1852
Last Edited4 Aug 2018
FatherAlexander Sweeney1 b. s 1825
Birth*8 May 1852Ontario, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S1283] Unknown Author, "Dundas Historical Society Sweeney Family Index Cards", Card states: Page 4: Alexander Sweeney, Son of David Sweeney and Mary. Children: Daniel Sweeney, b. 8/5/1852 - twins - Daniel and James.

Jane Sweeney1

b. circa 1853
Last Edited13 Dec 2012
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherBernard Sweeney1 b. bt 1809 - 1814
MotherIsabella Johnson1 b. 25 Nov 1813, d. 27 Dec 1892
Birth*circa 1853Michigan, United States1 
(Witness) Census27 August 1860Bernard Sweeney; Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; "Barney Sweeney", HH #2769, age 49, farmer, real estate worth $6000, personal property worth $1124, born Ireland. Living with him:
Isabelle, age 45, born Ireland.
Mary, age 21, domestic worker, born Michigan.
Ellen, 18, domestic worker, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
Bernard, 17, farm labourer, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
William, 15, farm labourer, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
Catherine, 11, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
Jane, 7, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
Thomas, 5, born Michigan.
Rosa Ann, 3, born Michigan.
Edward Sweeney, 23, farm labourer, born Michigan.2 
(Witness) Census23 July 1870Bernard Sweeney; Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; "Bernard McSweeny", 62, farmer, real estate worth $2000, personal worth $200, born Ireland, parents foreign born, U.S. male citizen.
Isabella, 55, keeping house, born Ireland, parents foreign born.
Bernard, 27, physician, born Michigan, parents foreign born.
William, 24, farmer, real estate worth $12000, personal worth $2948, born Michigan.
Catherine, 20 at home, born Michigan.
Jane, 17, at home, born Michigan, attended school within the last year.
Thomas, 16, at home, born Michigan, attended school within the last year.
Rosanna, 13, at home, born Michigan, attended school within the last year.3 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1860 U.S. Census, Michigan, Macomb County, Clinton Township.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1860 U.S. Census, Michigan, Macomb County, Clinton Township, p. 281 (Ancestry Image #57).
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1870 U.S. Census, Michigan, Macomb County, Clinton Township, p. 15 (Ancestry Image #15).

John Sweeney1

b. circa 1800
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherEdward Sweeney2 b. c 1777, d. 12 Jul 1835
MotherRose Brougham2
Birth*circa 1800Ireland3 
Immigration*1819Ireland3 
Census*1824"John Sweeney", age 24, with 2 males and 1 female in family. Arrived in 1819. Has 21 arpents under cultivation, with 20 seeded in oats, 4 in barley, 2 in peas and 30 in potatoes, and 8 in timothy. He has 1 cow. He produced 13 minots of barley, 6 of peas, 350 of potatoes, 1000 bales of hay and clover, and 60 pounds of butter. He is living next to Edward Sweeney and James Sweeney.3 
Note*1831Not listed in the 1831 Census. 
(Witness) Baptism1 November 1834John Mooney; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were John Sweeney and Isabella Bonnalli.1 
(Witness) Will20 April 1835Edward Sweeney; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 20th April 1835
Last Will of Edward Sweeney
(Husband of Rose Brougham)
From Register of Holographic Wills, Testaments and Codicils, No. 170
Quebec Archives



On this twentieth day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty five,
before us the undersigned Curate of St. Catherine and Missionary of Valcartier was present Edward Sweeney born in the Parish of Monasterevin, County of Kildare, Ireland and now residing in the Settlement of Valcartier, who being sick but at the same time enjoying his perfect senses and reason as it appeared to me and to the undersigned witnesses, has declared to me his desire of making his last will and testament; and has consequently dictated to me the following articles viz.:

1º He desires that he will die in the communion of the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Roman church.

2º He bequeaths his soul to the most holy and adorable Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost hoping that God will receive it in his great mercy and forgive him his sins.

3º He leaves his body to the earth from whence it was taken, and hopes that his family will give him a Christian burial.

4º He leaves to his wife, Rose Broughal [Brougham], the use of all his cattle, except one horse, and likewise all his house furniture until her death hoping that his sons, or any of them will take proper care of their mother but if she finds herself not well treated she will be at liberty to live with whomever she may please and in that case the chattels will be equally divided between his two sons, Bernard and John Sweeney and he binds them to give and pay to her yearly the sum of six pounds currency each one half as long as she lives.

5º He leaves and bequeaths to his two sons Bernard and John Sweeney his Lot of land situated in the fifth concession of Valcartier, Seigniory St. Gabriel, to each of them one half, but his son Bernard will have the liberty to take his choice of either of the said halves, and likewise he shall have the new house which is nearly to be raised and the present old house for a barn under condition that he will help his brother John when required to build twelve feet in addition to the little house and raise the whole two feet higher.

6º He reserves on his Lot one acre upon which the buildings are erected to belong to his two said sons in common (en communauté) so that they may have no difference about the site of these buildings.

7º He leaves and bequeaths exclusively to his son Bernard the grey horse, harness, cart and camisole in full property.

8º He leaves and bequeaths to his sons Bernard and John Sweeney his said Lot of land under the following conditions: That neither of them will have the liberty to sell his part to any stranger without the free consent of the other, but if he wishes to leave the place, he will offer and give it up to the remaining brother at a yearly rent or at a fair price according to the advice and judgment of any three decent men known by them.

9º He leaves and bequeaths to his daughter Mary the sum of seven pounds currency and to his daughter Rose the sum of ten pounds currency and to his daughter Ellen the sum of seven pounds currency to be paid at the time of their marriage in three equal installments in equal proportion by the two brothers, or if they do not marry and wish not to live together in the family they will be paid by installments as aforesaid.

10º If any of his afore named children do behave badly according to the judgment of the officiating Priest of this Parish and of the present witnesses Ferdinand Murphy and Michael Mooney, his will is that they or any of them be deprived of all and every thing left to them by this his will, and their part shall be divided among his dutiful children.

This he has declared to me to be his last will and testament after having been now read according to law (lu et relu) in presence of Ferdinand Murphy and Michael Mooney present and who have signed with us.

Done and passed in the dwelling house of the said Edward Sweeney on the day aforesaid and have signed with us.

P.S. The said testator Edward Sweeney has further declared that his will is that he leaves nothing to any of his other children Patrick and James except one shilling British to be paid by his son Bernard when deceased.

Edward Sweeney, his signature
Ferdinad Murphy, his signature
Michael Mooney, his signature
H. Paisley, Priest, his signature

Transcribed by Gerald Neville, May, 2011

Notes by Patricia Balkcom: Edward died 3 months later, on the 12th of July, at the age of about 56. Since this was not an advanced age, it might be assumed that he had a chronic illness such as tuberculosis. This is one of the few wills that we have found that actually mention the place of birth in Ireland. Edward had 4 sons and 4 daughters. Three of the daughters are named in the will – a fourth daughter, Catherine, is not. She married (to Michael Mooney) before the will was written, so Edward may have felt that she was “taken care of”. It is not known why he specifically mentioned Patrick and James as not being heirs.2 
(Witness) Land Sale15 September 1835Edward Sweeney; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; SUMMARY
Deed of Sale- 15 September 1835
Bernard and John Sweeney, both farmers of Valcartier, sell to Pierre Bedard, farmer living in the Parish Saint Ambroise, Lot 19 in the Seigniory of St. Gabriel and all animals, buildings and moveable effects on the property, inherited from their father Edward’s will, for £150 currency (£75 currency for the land; £75 currency for the moveable effects, etc.). The sellers acknowledge receipt of £125 pounds currency from the purchaser with an obligation by the purchaser to pay the sellers the remaining £25 in the next 3 years without interest.

Addendum - 29 August 1839
Lawrence Mooney of Valcartier, acting as agent for Bernard and John Sweeney, now residents of the County of Wayne in the State of Michigan, United States of America, accepts £25 currency for Bernard and John Sweeney from Pierre Bedard.
Note by Patricia Balkcom: It appears that Bernard, John and Rose (Edward's wife) moved to Michigan shortly after Edward's death. See my notes under each individual's listing (Bernard, John & Rose). Also, at this time I do not know if the sale was to Pierre Bedard, Sr. or his son.4 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p. 99.
  2. [S561] Will of Edward Sweeney;.
  3. [S833] 1824 Valcartier Census.
  4. [S732] Land Sale - Sweeney to Pierre Bedard; #4M01-5258.

John Sweeney1

b. 29 May 1853, d. 31 July 1882
Last Edited4 Aug 2018
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherFrancis Sweeney1 b. c 1812, d. 14 Feb 1890
MotherMargaret Gallaher1 b. bt 1821 - 1826, d. 31 Mar 1898
Birth*29 May 1853Ontario, Canada; Date of birth given on baptismal record.1,2,3 
Baptism23 June 1853St. Augustine Catholic Church, Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Listed as:
John Sweeney, born May 29, 1853. Baptized in Dundas on June 23, 1853 by Fr. John O'Reilly. Parents were Francis Sweeney and Margaret Gallaher. Sponsors were Thomas Sweeney and Mary Sweeney.4 
Witness: Thomas Sweeney
Witness: Mary Sweeney
(Resident) Census14 January 1861Francis Sweeney; West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; (Ages given are for next birthday)
"Frank Sweney", labourer, born Ireland, Catholic, age 50 on next birthday, married, 1 birth in 1860, lives in a shanty. Living with him:
Mrs. Frank Sweney, age 41 on next birthday, born Ireland, married, Catholic.
Michael, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 13 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. H. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 11 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. M. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 9 on next birthday, attending school.
John, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 8 on next birthday, attending school.
Ann, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 6 on next birthday.
Mary, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 4 on next birthday.
Antony, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 2 on next birthday.2 
Confirmation*25 November 1866Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada5 
Death*31 July 1882West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "John Sweeny, male, age 28, Catholic, labourer in West Flamboro, sick with phthisis (tuberculosis) for 12 months. Attended by Dr. McCully, information provided by Francis Sweeney, farmer of West Flamboro."
From the West Flamborough Obituary Slips: John Sweeney, died 31 July 1882, aged 28 years. Lived in West Flamborough, laborer, Roman Catholic. Informant: Dr. McCullly".6,7 
Witness: Francis Sweeney
Witness: Margaret Gallaher

Citations

  1. [S370] 1871 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Ontario, District 23, Wentworth North, Division 1, West Flamborough.
  2. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #3, West Flamboro, p.12.
  3. [S950] Trudy Mann, St. Augustine Church Records, This record was transcribed by the Parish Secretary and sent to Patricia Balkcom in June, 2015.
  4. [S950] Trudy Mann, St. Augustine Church Records, This record was transcribed by the Parish Secretary and sent to Patricia Balkcom in June, 2015.
  5. [S435] E-mail Message. Received from Dundas Historical Society Museum, Dundas, Ontario, Canada (e-mail address), October 9, 2012. No original source given, information from a Family History File compiled by T. Roy Woodhouse (now deceased).
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947.
  7. [S946] East Flamborough Heritage Society, Flamborough Obituary Slips, Some details are not published but are on the original slips in the possession of the East Flamborough Heritage Society.

John Sweeney1

b. circa 1841
Last Edited13 Dec 2012
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherBernard Sweeney1 b. bt 1809 - 1814
MotherIsabella Johnson1 b. 25 Nov 1813, d. 27 Dec 1892
Birth*circa 1841Hamtramack, Wayne County, Michigan, United States1 
(Witness) Census10 August 1850Bernard Sweeney; Hamtramack, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; "Barney Sweeney", 46, male, farmer, real estate value $3000, born Ireland.
Listed with him:
Isabella Sweeney, 32, born Ireland.
Edward Sweeney, 13, born Michigan, attending school.
Mary Sweeney, 11, born Michigan, attending school.
John Sweeney, 9, born Michigan, attending school.
Ellen Sweeney, 7, born Michigan, attending school.
Bernard Sweeney, 6, born Michigan, attending school.
William Sweeney, 8, born Michigan, attending school.
Ann Sweeney, 2, born Michigan.
Catherine Sweeney, 9 months, born Michigan.
Martin Conyers, 21, labourer, born Ireland.
Gilbert Campbell, 24, born Michigan.
Rosa Sweeney, 70, born Ireland.

Agricultural census states that he has 200 acres of improved land, and 100 acres of unimproved. Land is not valued, but implements are worth $80. He has 10 horses, 8 milk cows, 23 other cattle, and 5 pigs. His livestock is values at $700 (highest amount on the census sheet). He produced 50 bushels of wheat, 700 bushels of Indian corn and 200 bushels of oats.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1850 U.S. Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Hamtramack Township.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Census Place: Hamtramck, Wayne, Michigan; Archive Collection Number: T1164; Roll: 4; Page: 471; Line: 24; Schedule Type: Agriculture.

John Michael Sweeney1

b. circa 1830, d. 12 January 1898
Last Edited18 Jun 2018
Relationship2nd great-granduncle of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherMichael Sweeney1 b. s 1785, d. b 1846
MotherSuzanna Porter1 d. b 1850

Family

 Elizabeth Hayes b. 6 May 1825, d. 8 Dec 1906
Marriage*23 November 1883Elizabeth Hayes; Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Freelton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; The marriage registration states the following: Schedule B, C12704. John Sweeney, aged 53 years, living in West Flamboro, born Donegal, Ireland, bachelor, labourer, parents Michael Sweeney and Susan Porter married Liza Kelly (nee Hayes), aged 54 years, living in West Flamboro, born Limerick, Ireland, widow, parents John Hayes and Mary Brennan. Witnesses were Arthur Doyle and Mrs. Frank Sweeney of West Flamboro. Married at Freelton, Nov,. 23, 1883, By Banns by Rev. J. S. O'Leary. Both parties were Catholic. (The church would have been Mt. Carmel Catholic Church)2 
Witness: Margaret Gallaher
Birth*circa 1830County Donegal, Ulster Province, Ireland1 
Marriage*23 November 1883Elizabeth Hayes; Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Freelton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; The marriage registration states the following: Schedule B, C12704. John Sweeney, aged 53 years, living in West Flamboro, born Donegal, Ireland, bachelor, labourer, parents Michael Sweeney and Susan Porter married Liza Kelly (nee Hayes), aged 54 years, living in West Flamboro, born Limerick, Ireland, widow, parents John Hayes and Mary Brennan. Witnesses were Arthur Doyle and Mrs. Frank Sweeney of West Flamboro. Married at Freelton, Nov,. 23, 1883, By Banns by Rev. J. S. O'Leary. Both parties were Catholic. (The church would have been Mt. Carmel Catholic Church)2 
Witness: Margaret Gallaher
Residence*1891Francis Sweeney; West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; In the Farmers' Directory for West Flamboro Township, Wentworth County, Ontario, he is listed as "Francis Sweeney, freeholder, in West Flamboro (Hamilton Post Office) on Concession 6, Lot 7." "John Sweeney, (who I believe is his half-brother,) is listed as a freeholder in West Flamboro, (Hayesland Post Office, Concession 5, Lot 7."
Note: They did not have the whole lot.
The corner of the 5th concession had a functioning post office named Hayesland after the Hayes family, who I assume Elizabeth Hayes was a member of.
Although John Sweeney is listed as a freeholder, from his probate records, which state that he does not own any land, and a sale of the land by his widow, Elizabeth, in 1901, it appears that the land was actually owned by Elizabeth and not John. It appears that the land was originally bought in 1865, by Edward Kelly before 1865 and that it was then owned by Elizabeth when Edward died in 1881.3 
Census*19 April 1891West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "John Sweneey, House #113, male, age 60, married, born Ireland, parents born Ireland, Catholic, farmer, can read and write. Living with him is his wife:
Elizabeth, age 60, born Ireland, Catholic, parents born Ireland, cannot read or write.4 
Witness: Elizabeth Hayes
Will*30 December 1897West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; From a copy in the Register of the Surrogate Court - handwritten, by the clerk:
"I, John Michael Sweeny (sic), of the Township of West Flamboro in the county of Wentworth, farmer, do make, publish and ordain this as and for my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills heretofore by me made.
First, I will and direct that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid by my executor hereinafter named.
Second, I will and bequeath unto Margaret Squibb of the City of Hamilton, widow, the sum of fifty dollars.
Third, I will and bequeath unto Frank Squibb of the said city of Hamilton, son of the said Margaret Squibb, the sum of one hundred dollars.
Fourth, I will and bequeath unto Margaret Sweeny (sic) now in the House of Providence in Dundas the sum of twenty five dollars.
Fifth, I will and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth the sum of twenty five dollars.
Sixth, I will and bequeath unto the Reverend Father Murphy of the village of Freelton the sum of fifty dollars for the purpose mentioned in the instructions given to my said executor.
Seventh, I will and bequeath to the Reverend Father O'Leary of Moncton the sum of twenty five dollars.
Eighth, I will and bequeath the rest and residue of my estate to the Roman Catholic Church of the village of Freelton to be paid to the Pastor in charge at the time.
I hereby appoint and nominate Patrick Greene of Hayesland sole executor of this my last will and testament who is hereby authorized to receive nd pay out all moneys under this my said will and who is to have charge of my funeral affairs.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribe my name this thirtieth day of December A. D. 1897.
Signed and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us both present at the same time who have subscribed the same as attesting witnesses in presence of the said testate and in present of each other.
John Hayes
E.C. Freel
John M. Sweeny (his mark)5 
Witness: Margaret Gallaher
Witness: Elizabeth Hayes
Witness: Margaret Holton
Witness: Francis Henry Squibb
Death*12 January 1898West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "John Sweeney, age 66, of Lot 5, Concession 7 in West Flamboro, gentleman, born Ireland, Catholic, died of Bright's Disease (kidney disease) of 1 year's duration. Attended by James McQueen, M.D."6 
Probate*14 January 1898Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "Case #4512, in the S.C.C.W. (Surrogate Court County of Wentworth)
In the Estate of John M. Sweeny (sic), Dec'd
Papers for Probate
Received 19 January 1898
Mailed Notice 19 January 1898
Granted 22 January 1898
Reg. in T Folio 532 + 533

The Petition of Patrick Green, (sic)
of the Township of West Flamboro, County of Wentworth, Hotel-Keeper
Humbly Sheweth that John M. Sweeny (sic) late of the Township of West Flamboro in the County of Wentworth, Yeoman, deceased died on or about the twelfth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety eight at West Flamboro in the said County of Wentworth and that the deceased at the time of his death had his fixed place of abode at the Township of West Flamboro in the said county of Wentworth.
That the said deceased in his lifetime duly made his last Will and Testament bearing date the Thirtieth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven.
That your petitioner is the sole executor named in the said Will.
That the value of the whole property of the said deceased which he in any way died possessed of, or entitled to, and for and in respect to which Probate of the said Will is to be granted, is under eight hundred dollars. That the value of the personal estate and effects is under Eight Hundred Dollars. And that the said deceased died possessed of no real estate whatever; and that full particulars and an appraisement of all said property are exhibited herewith and verified upon oath.
Wherefore your Petitioner Prays that Probate of said Will of the said deceased may be granted to him by this Honorable Court. Dated 14th day of January 1898.

Inventory and Valuation of the Property of the said deceased:
Book Debts and Promissory Notes (owed to him): $248
Cash in Bank: $482.70
Total: $730.70
I, Patrick Green, of the Township of West Flamboro in the county of Wentworth, hotel-keeper make oath and say that I am the sole Executor named in the Will of deceased and that the above is, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, a true inventory and valuation of the whole property of the said deceased as the time of his death, as far as I can at present ascertain.
Sworn before me at the Town of Dundas in the County of Wentworth, this 14th day of January, 1898.
Signed by P. Green."5 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1930, Wentworth, 1883.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Ancestry Image for Wentworth County, 1883, Image # 201
    Original data: Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
  3. [S431] Web site: Ontario, Wentworth County, West Flamboro Township, Farmers Directory, 1891 reproduced by Mike Wingrove on Rootsweb.
  4. [S193] 1891 Canada Census, online www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Wentworth County, District No. 128, Flamborough West, p. 24. Digital Image #45 for Wentworth North, Flamborough West on Ancestry.com.
  5. [S956] Probate forJohn Michael Sweeney Microfilm GS 1, Reel 635, Case 4512.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947.

Margaret Sweeney1

b. circa 1796, d. 12 September 1836
Last Edited12 Nov 2015

Family

 James Maher b. c 1789, d. 1 May 1849
Marriage*James Maher; Ireland3 
Children 1.Patrick Maher+4 b. c 1824, d. 11 Mar 1891
 2.Michael Maher5 b. 29 Sep 1831
 3.Margaret Maher5 b. 24 Jul 1834
 4.James Maher5 b. 24 Sep 1835
Birth*circa 1796Ireland; Based on age of 40 at death.2 
Marriage*James Maher; Ireland3 
Married NameMaher3 
Name VariationMeagher 
Death*12 September 1836Quebec, Canada; Aged 40 years.2 
Witness: James Maher
Burial*13 September 1836Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Cemetery, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were Thomas White and Michael Russell.2 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p. 107.
  2. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p. 180.
  3. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p. 162.
  4. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste. Catherine's.
  5. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.84.

Margaret Sweeney1

b. 16 August 1851, d. 6 September 1878
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherFrancis Sweeney2 b. c 1812, d. 14 Feb 1890
MotherMargaret Gallaher2 b. bt 1821 - 1826, d. 31 Mar 1898
Birth*16 August 1851Ancaster, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Death registration states she was born in Ancaster.2,3,4,5 
Baptism29 August 1851St. Augustine Catholic Church, Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Listed as:
Margaret Sweeney, born August 16, 1851. Baptized in Dundas on August 29, 1851 by Fr. John O'Reilly. Parents were Francis Sweeney and Margaret Gallaher. Sponsors were William Sheehy and Margaret Clifford.5 
(Resident) Census11 January 1852Francis Sweeney; Ancaster, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; (Ages given are for next birthday)
"Frances Sweeny", labourer, born Ireland, Catholic, age 35, married. Living with him:
Margaret, housewife, born Ireland, Catholic, age 30.
Margaret, female, age under 1 year, born during the year (1851).
Note: The 1861 Census shows a child, named Michael born about 1848, but strangely he doesn't show up in this census, nor does the child Hannah, who was born in 1849.6 
(Resident) Census14 January 1861Francis Sweeney; West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; (Ages given are for next birthday)
"Frank Sweney", labourer, born Ireland, Catholic, age 50 on next birthday, married, 1 birth in 1860, lives in a shanty. Living with him:
Mrs. Frank Sweney, age 41 on next birthday, born Ireland, married, Catholic.
Michael, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 13 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. H. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 11 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. M. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 9 on next birthday, attending school.
John, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 8 on next birthday, attending school.
Ann, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 6 on next birthday.
Mary, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 4 on next birthday.
Antony, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 2 on next birthday.7 
Confirmation*27 July 1863Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada8 
Census*3 April 1871Hannah Sweeney; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "Hannah Sweeney, female, single, age 21, born Ontario, Catholic, Irish, tailoress." Living with her Margaret Sweeney, 19, (who I believe is her sister) in Household #18 which appears to be a boarding house. Both are listed as tailoresses. Also of significance is that Frank Squibb, 26, plumber, from England, Episcopalian, her future husband is also living here. (Note: other census records indicate that Margaret was the elder of the two sisters)9 
(Witness) Marriage1 January 1872Hannah Sweeney, Francis D. Squibb; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Married by Banns by E. J. Keenan. Both parties were single. Frank is listed as 26 years, Protestant, and Hannah as 22 and Catholic. Witnesses were William Fearly and Margaret Sweeney of Hamilton. Parents of Hannah are listed as Frank and Margaret Sweeney. Parents of Frank were William and Maria Squibb.1 
Death*6 September 1878Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "Margaret Sweeny, female, age 25, Catholic, seamstress, sick with phthisis (tuberculosis) for 6 months. Attended by Dr. T. Miller, information provided by Dr. Miller." Note: I don't have proof that this is the death registration for Margaret, daughter of Francis, however, the age, place of employment, occupation and cause of death matches other information on her. "3 
Witness: Margaret Gallaher
Witness: Francis Sweeney

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Marriage Registration, 1872, Ontario, Wentworth County, p. 419.
  2. [S370] 1871 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Ontario, Wentworth County, District 4, Hamilton, Sub-District D, St. Lawrence Ward, p. 6.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947.
  4. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #2, Ancaster Township, p.53.
  5. [S950] Trudy Mann, St. Augustine Church Records, This record was transcribed by the Parish Secretary and sent to Patricia Balkcom in June, 2015.
  6. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #2, Ancaster, p.53 (Ancestry Image 172).
  7. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #3, West Flamboro, p.12.
  8. [S435] E-mail Message. Received from Dundas Historical Society Museum, Dundas, Ontario, Canada (e-mail address), October 9, 2012. No original source given, information from a Family History File compiled by T. Roy Woodhouse (now deceased).
  9. [S370] 1871 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Ontario, Wentworth County, District 4, Hamilton, Sub-District D, St. Lawrence Ward, p. 6 (Ancestry Image #61).

Margaret Sweeney1

b. circa 1826
Last Edited2 Aug 2018
Birth*circa 1826Ireland1 
(Witness) Census1861Patrick Quinn; Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Ireland; Census Listing:
Patrick Quinn, Gentleman, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 50, male, married, member of family, stone house, 2 stories, 1 family, 8 vacant.
Margaret Conley, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 36, female, single, member of family.
Catrine Conley, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 24, female, single, member of family.
Margaret Sweeny, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 35, female, single, member of family.
Mary A. Sweeny, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 30, female, single, member of family.1 

Citations

  1. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Town of Dundas, Wentworth County, Canada West. Listing for the family of Patrick Quinn, page 14, line 43; Ancestry.com page #1026 of 3700.

Mary Sweeney1

b. 6 May 1820
Last Edited14 Apr 2015
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherEdward Sweeney1 b. c 1777, d. 12 Jul 1835
MotherRose Brougham1
Birth*6 May 1820St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism20 May 1820St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette Catholic Church, Loretteville, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...born 14 days ago of... Edouard Swiny, farmer of Valcartier and Rose Braughal. Godparents were William O'Hara and Anna McKinty..."1 
(Witness) Will20 April 1835Edward Sweeney; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 20th April 1835
Last Will of Edward Sweeney
(Husband of Rose Brougham)
From Register of Holographic Wills, Testaments and Codicils, No. 170
Quebec Archives



On this twentieth day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty five,
before us the undersigned Curate of St. Catherine and Missionary of Valcartier was present Edward Sweeney born in the Parish of Monasterevin, County of Kildare, Ireland and now residing in the Settlement of Valcartier, who being sick but at the same time enjoying his perfect senses and reason as it appeared to me and to the undersigned witnesses, has declared to me his desire of making his last will and testament; and has consequently dictated to me the following articles viz.:

1º He desires that he will die in the communion of the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Roman church.

2º He bequeaths his soul to the most holy and adorable Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost hoping that God will receive it in his great mercy and forgive him his sins.

3º He leaves his body to the earth from whence it was taken, and hopes that his family will give him a Christian burial.

4º He leaves to his wife, Rose Broughal [Brougham], the use of all his cattle, except one horse, and likewise all his house furniture until her death hoping that his sons, or any of them will take proper care of their mother but if she finds herself not well treated she will be at liberty to live with whomever she may please and in that case the chattels will be equally divided between his two sons, Bernard and John Sweeney and he binds them to give and pay to her yearly the sum of six pounds currency each one half as long as she lives.

5º He leaves and bequeaths to his two sons Bernard and John Sweeney his Lot of land situated in the fifth concession of Valcartier, Seigniory St. Gabriel, to each of them one half, but his son Bernard will have the liberty to take his choice of either of the said halves, and likewise he shall have the new house which is nearly to be raised and the present old house for a barn under condition that he will help his brother John when required to build twelve feet in addition to the little house and raise the whole two feet higher.

6º He reserves on his Lot one acre upon which the buildings are erected to belong to his two said sons in common (en communauté) so that they may have no difference about the site of these buildings.

7º He leaves and bequeaths exclusively to his son Bernard the grey horse, harness, cart and camisole in full property.

8º He leaves and bequeaths to his sons Bernard and John Sweeney his said Lot of land under the following conditions: That neither of them will have the liberty to sell his part to any stranger without the free consent of the other, but if he wishes to leave the place, he will offer and give it up to the remaining brother at a yearly rent or at a fair price according to the advice and judgment of any three decent men known by them.

9º He leaves and bequeaths to his daughter Mary the sum of seven pounds currency and to his daughter Rose the sum of ten pounds currency and to his daughter Ellen the sum of seven pounds currency to be paid at the time of their marriage in three equal installments in equal proportion by the two brothers, or if they do not marry and wish not to live together in the family they will be paid by installments as aforesaid.

10º If any of his afore named children do behave badly according to the judgment of the officiating Priest of this Parish and of the present witnesses Ferdinand Murphy and Michael Mooney, his will is that they or any of them be deprived of all and every thing left to them by this his will, and their part shall be divided among his dutiful children.

This he has declared to me to be his last will and testament after having been now read according to law (lu et relu) in presence of Ferdinand Murphy and Michael Mooney present and who have signed with us.

Done and passed in the dwelling house of the said Edward Sweeney on the day aforesaid and have signed with us.

P.S. The said testator Edward Sweeney has further declared that his will is that he leaves nothing to any of his other children Patrick and James except one shilling British to be paid by his son Bernard when deceased.

Edward Sweeney, his signature
Ferdinad Murphy, his signature
Michael Mooney, his signature
H. Paisley, Priest, his signature

Transcribed by Gerald Neville, May, 2011

Notes by Patricia Balkcom: Edward died 3 months later, on the 12th of July, at the age of about 56. Since this was not an advanced age, it might be assumed that he had a chronic illness such as tuberculosis. This is one of the few wills that we have found that actually mention the place of birth in Ireland. Edward had 4 sons and 4 daughters. Three of the daughters are named in the will – a fourth daughter, Catherine, is not. She married (to Michael Mooney) before the will was written, so Edward may have felt that she was “taken care of”. It is not known why he specifically mentioned Patrick and James as not being heirs.2 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette. Baptismal Record for Mary Sweeney, 05 May 1820. Ancestry Image #12.
  2. [S561] Will of Edward Sweeney;.

Mary Sweeney1

b. 10 May 1856, d. 18 May 1882
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherFrancis Sweeney1 b. c 1812, d. 14 Feb 1890
MotherMargaret Gallaher1 b. bt 1821 - 1826, d. 31 Mar 1898
Birth*10 May 1856Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Date of birth is given in the baptismal record.2 
Baptism10 June 1856West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Listed as:
Mary Sweeney, born May 10, 1856. Baptized in West Flamborough on June 10, 1856 by Fr. John O'Reilly. Parents were Francis Sweeney and Margaret Sweeney. Sponsors were Terrence Mc Cardle and Catharine McCardle. (The church in Freelton was not built yet, so the baptism probably took place in the home in West Flamborough. Father O'Reilly was the priest from Dundas and was also the travelling missionary priest to this area).1,3,2 
(Resident) Census14 January 1861Francis Sweeney; West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; (Ages given are for next birthday)
"Frank Sweney", labourer, born Ireland, Catholic, age 50 on next birthday, married, 1 birth in 1860, lives in a shanty. Living with him:
Mrs. Frank Sweney, age 41 on next birthday, born Ireland, married, Catholic.
Michael, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 13 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. H. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 11 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. M. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 9 on next birthday, attending school.
John, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 8 on next birthday, attending school.
Ann, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 6 on next birthday.
Mary, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 4 on next birthday.
Antony, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 2 on next birthday.4 
(Witness) Census19 April 1881Francis D. Squibb; Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "Frank Squibb", married, male, English, born England, age 37, Plumber, Catholic. Living with him:
Hannah Squibb, married, Irish, born Ontario, age 30, Catholic.
Georgiana Squibb, female, age 8, English, born Ontario, Catholic.
Alfred Squibb, age 6, born Ontario, English, Catholic.
Mary Sweeney, Irish, age 22, born Ontario, Catholic. (I believe this is Hannah's sister)5 
Death*18 May 1882West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; "Mary Sweeny, female, age 22, Catholic, sick with phthisis (tuberculosis) for 1 year. Attended by Dr. Miller, information provided by Francis Sweeney, farmer of West Flamboro."6 
Witness: Margaret Gallaher
Witness: Francis Sweeney

Citations

  1. [S370] 1871 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Ontario, District 23, Wentworth North, Division 1, West Flamborough.
  2. [S950] Trudy Mann, St. Augustine Church Records, This record was transcribed by the Parish Secretary and sent to Patricia Balkcom in June, 2015.
  3. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #3, West Flamboro, p.12.
  4. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #3, West Flamboro, p.12.
  5. [S378] 1881 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Hamilton, Ward 7, p.50, Household #250.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947.

Mary Sweeney1

Last Edited4 Aug 2018
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherMichael Sweeney2 b. s 1785, d. b 1846

Family

 Michael Hurley
Marriage*5 May 1853Michael Hurley; This information is from another researcher - I have NO proof that this was the husband of Mary Sweeney, sister of Francis Sweeney.5 
Birth* 
(Witness) Marriage24 November 1846Margaret Gallaher, Francis Sweeney; Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Francis Sweeny (sic), labourer, son of age of the late Michael Sweeny (sic) and of the late Mary Quinn one the one part; and Margaret Gallaher, daughter also of age of Anthony Gallaher and of Margaret Maguire on the other part; ...in the presence of Patrick McClinchy, friend of the bridegroom and of Mary Sweeney, sister of the bridegroom..."3,4 
(Witness) Baptism14 September 1847Michael Francis Sweeney; Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; ...son of Francis Sweeney and Margaret Gallagher, his wife, of this parish...Godparents were James ? and Mary Sweeney.1 
Residence*1853Michael Hurley; Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada5 
Married Name5 May 1853Hurley5 
Marriage*5 May 1853Michael Hurley; This information is from another researcher - I have NO proof that this was the husband of Mary Sweeney, sister of Francis Sweeney.5 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 14 Septemeber 1847.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 24 November, 1846.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Marriage Registration, 1872, Ontario, Wentworth County, p. 419.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 24 Novemaber 1846.
  5. [S1283] Unknown Author, "Dundas Historical Society Sweeney Family Index Cards", Card states: Page 5b: Mary Sweeney. Married 5/5/1853 to Michael Hurley. She is a sister of Thomas and Francis Sweeney.

Mary Sweeney1

b. circa 1839
Last Edited13 Dec 2012
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherBernard Sweeney1 b. bt 1809 - 1814
MotherIsabella Johnson1 b. 25 Nov 1813, d. 27 Dec 1892
Birth*circa 1839Michigan, United States1 
(Witness) Census10 August 1850Bernard Sweeney; Hamtramack, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; "Barney Sweeney", 46, male, farmer, real estate value $3000, born Ireland.
Listed with him:
Isabella Sweeney, 32, born Ireland.
Edward Sweeney, 13, born Michigan, attending school.
Mary Sweeney, 11, born Michigan, attending school.
John Sweeney, 9, born Michigan, attending school.
Ellen Sweeney, 7, born Michigan, attending school.
Bernard Sweeney, 6, born Michigan, attending school.
William Sweeney, 8, born Michigan, attending school.
Ann Sweeney, 2, born Michigan.
Catherine Sweeney, 9 months, born Michigan.
Martin Conyers, 21, labourer, born Ireland.
Gilbert Campbell, 24, born Michigan.
Rosa Sweeney, 70, born Ireland.

Agricultural census states that he has 200 acres of improved land, and 100 acres of unimproved. Land is not valued, but implements are worth $80. He has 10 horses, 8 milk cows, 23 other cattle, and 5 pigs. His livestock is values at $700 (highest amount on the census sheet). He produced 50 bushels of wheat, 700 bushels of Indian corn and 200 bushels of oats.1,2 
(Witness) Census27 August 1860Bernard Sweeney; Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; "Barney Sweeney", HH #2769, age 49, farmer, real estate worth $6000, personal property worth $1124, born Ireland. Living with him:
Isabelle, age 45, born Ireland.
Mary, age 21, domestic worker, born Michigan.
Ellen, 18, domestic worker, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
Bernard, 17, farm labourer, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
William, 15, farm labourer, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
Catherine, 11, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
Jane, 7, born Michigan, attended school within past year.
Thomas, 5, born Michigan.
Rosa Ann, 3, born Michigan.
Edward Sweeney, 23, farm labourer, born Michigan.3 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1850 U.S. Census, Michigan, Wayne County, Hamtramack Township.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Census Place: Hamtramck, Wayne, Michigan; Archive Collection Number: T1164; Roll: 4; Page: 471; Line: 24; Schedule Type: Agriculture.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1860 U.S. Census, Michigan, Macomb County, Clinton Township, p. 281 (Ancestry Image #57).

Mary Sweeney1

b. say 1830
Last Edited2 Aug 2018
Birth*say 1830 
(Witness) Baptism23 June 1853John Sweeney; St. Augustine Catholic Church, Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Listed as:
John Sweeney, born May 29, 1853. Baptized in Dundas on June 23, 1853 by Fr. John O'Reilly. Parents were Francis Sweeney and Margaret Gallaher. Sponsors were Thomas Sweeney and Mary Sweeney.1 

Citations

  1. [S950] Trudy Mann, St. Augustine Church Records, This record was transcribed by the Parish Secretary and sent to Patricia Balkcom in June, 2015.

Mary Ann Sweeney1

b. 1831, d. 10 June 1865
Last Edited2 Aug 2018
Research Note*The Sweeney Family Card (1a) states that Mary Ann is the daughter of David and Mary Sweeney, however, it also states that she is the sibling of Francis Sweeney and his parents are stated to be Michael Sweeney and Mary Quinn in his marriage record. Interestingly, the 1861 Census lists a Mary A. and Margaret Sweeney living with a Patrick QUINN!1,2 
Birth*1831Ireland; The Sweeney Family Card Index states she was born in 1835 in Ireland, however, the 1861 Census appears to suggest that she was born about 1831, however, there is no proof that this is the same person on the Census. It appears to be as she is listed with a Margaret Sweeney.1,2 
(Witness) Census1861Patrick Quinn; Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Ireland; Census Listing:
Patrick Quinn, Gentleman, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 50, male, married, member of family, stone house, 2 stories, 1 family, 8 vacant.
Margaret Conley, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 36, female, single, member of family.
Catrine Conley, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 24, female, single, member of family.
Margaret Sweeny, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 35, female, single, member of family.
Mary A. Sweeny, born Ireland, R. Catholic, 30, female, single, member of family.2 
Death*10 June 1865Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Died of TB.1 

Citations

  1. [S1283] Unknown Author, "Dundas Historical Society Sweeney Family Index Cards", Card states: Mary Ann Sweeney, b. 1835, Ireland. Died 6/10/1865, T.B.; She is on 1861 Census. States she is the daughter of David and Mary Sweeney, however, it also states that she is the sibling of Francis Sweeney and his parents are stated to be Michael Sweeney and Mary Quinn in his marriage record.
  2. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Town of Dundas, Wentworth County, Canada West. Listing for the family of Patrick Quinn, page 14, line 43; Ancestry.com page #1026 of 3700.

Mary Anne Sweeney1

b. 1 February 1824
Last Edited14 Apr 2015
FatherDaniel Sweeney2 b. b 1801
MotherBridget Dowler2 b. c 1800
Birth*1 February 1824St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism15 February 1824St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette Catholic Church, Loretteville, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...born the first of the month... of Daniel Sweeney, farmer of Valcartier and Catherine. Godparents were John ? and Marguerite Pepin..."1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette. Baptismal Record for Mary Ann Sweeney, 15 February 1824. Ancestry Image #4.
  2. [S834] 1831 Census for St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, online at http://www.familysearch.org

Mary J. Sweeney1

b. 16 December 1874, d. 26 October 1916
Last Edited14 Dec 2012
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherWilliam Sweeney1 b. 19 Aug 1845, d. 28 Aug 1916
MotherHannah Tiernan1 b. 8 Nov 1852, d. 30 Jan 1942
Name VariationMabel McSweeney2 
Birth*16 December 1874Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; Date is listed on death registration.1,2 
(Witness) Census16 June 1880William Sweeney; Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; "William L. McSweeney", HH#290, 34, farmer, born Michigan, parents born Ireland. Living next to his parents. Living with him:
Hannah, 26, wife, born Canada, parents born Ireland.
Mary J., 5, daughter, born Michigan.
Bernhard (sic), 2, son, born Michigan.
James, 1, son, born Michigan.1 
(Witness) Census6 June 1900William Sweeney; Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; "William McSweeney", HH#121, living at 16 Front Street, white, male, born Aug. 1845, aged 54, married 27 years, born Michigan, parents born Ireland, saloon keeper, employed all year, can read, write & speak English, renting a house. Living with him:
Hannah, wife, white, female, born Nov. 1851, aged 48, married 27 years, born Canada (Eng.), parents born Ireland, emigrated in 1871, in U.S. for 28 years, can read, write & speak English.
Mable, daughter, white, female, born Dec., 1874, aged 25, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English.
Bernard, son, white, male, born June 1875, aged 24, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English, bartender, employed all year.
James, son, white, male, born March 1878, aged 22, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English, clerk & bookkeeping, employed all year.
William Jr., son, white, male, born Oct. 1882, aged 15, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English, at school for 9 months.
Thomas, son, white, male, born Sept. 1886, aged 13, single, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada, can read, write & speak English, at school for 9 months.3 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910William Sweeney; Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; "William J. McSweeney, HH#161, living at 16 Front Street, male, white, married for 36 years (one marriage), born Michigan, parents born Ireland, English, saloon proprieter, employer, can read and write, owns house with mortgage. Living with him:
Hannah, wife, white, 57, married 36 years, had 7 children, with 6 living, born Canada, English, parents born Ireland, English, emigrated 1874, can read and write.
Mary E., daughter, 35, single, born Michigan, no occupation, can read and write.
William L., Jr. son, 25, single, born Michigan, apprentice in an undertaking establishment, worked all year, can read and write.4 
Death*26 October 1916Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, United States; Death Registration states:
Address: 16 N. Front Street in the 3rd Ward of Mt. Clemens, Michigan
Name: Mabel McSweeney
Feale, white, single
Born: December 16, 1874 in Michigan
Occupation: at home
Father: W.L. McSweeney, born Michigan
Mother: Hannah Tiernan, born Ontario
Death: 26 Oct. 1916 at 8:30pm
Age: 41years, 10 months, 10 days
Cause of death: Nephritis of 6 months duration. Contributory: hernia of 2 days duration
Burial: 30 October 1916 in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Informant: B. McSweeney of Mt. Clemens2 
Witness: Hannah Tiernan
Burial*30 October 1916St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, United States2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1880 U.S. Census, Michigan, Macomb County, Clinton Township, p. 30 (Ancestry Image #30), Supervisor's District #3, Enum. District 241.
  2. [S431] Web site: "Seeking Michigan" website. Death Registration for Mabel McSweeny of Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Registration #157, filed Oct. 30, 1916.
  3. [S504] 1900 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. Census Place: MT Clemens Ward 3, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 727; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240727.
  4. [S503] 1910 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Census Place: MT Clemens Ward 3, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T624_659; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374672.

Mathew Sweeney1

b. 11 January 1824
Last Edited14 Apr 2015
FatherJames Sweeney1 b. c 1796, d. bt 1830 - 1831
MotherMary Hanlon1 b. s 1800
Birth*11 January 1824St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism25 January 1824St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette Catholic Church, Loretteville, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...born 15 days ago...son of James Sweeney, farmer of Valcartier, and Marie Hynlon. Godparents were Thomas Falardeau and Marie Angeliqued Alin..."1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette. Baptismal Record for Mathew Sweeney, 25 January 1824. Ancestry Image #3.

Michael Sweeney1

b. say 1785, d. before 1846
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship3rd great-grandfather of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsAncestors of Catherine Winnifred Cassin
Descendants of Michael Sweeney

Family 1

 Mary Quinn d. b 1846
Marriage*Mary Quinn2 
Child 1.Francis Sweeney+2 b. c 1812, d. 14 Feb 1890

Family 2
Child 1.Mary Sweeney2

Family 3

 Suzanna Porter d. b 1850
MarriageSuzanna Porter; Ireland; They were married in Ireland since daughter, Catherine, was born there.1 
Children 1.Catherine Sweeney+1 b. bt 1826 - 1830, d. 6 Apr 1886
 2.John Michael Sweeney3 b. c 1830, d. 12 Jan 1898
Research Note*I have no proof that Michael Sweeney who married Mary Quinn is the same person who married Susan Porter. However, this is the reasoning:
1. Francis Sweeney's marriage record states his parents are Micheal Sweeney and Mary Quinn.
2. Both Catherine and John Sweeney's marriage records state their parents are Micheal Sweeney and Susan Porter.
3. Francis D. Squibb married Hannah Sweeney, daughter of Francis Sweeney. After Hannah's death, he married Margaret Holton, daughter of John Holton and Catherine Sweeney (daughter of Michael Sweeney and Susan Porter). The marriage record states that "whereas also a dispensation of affinity, in the second degree" was granted. This means that Hannah Sweeney and Margaret Holton were first cousins. Therefore Francis Sweeney and Catherine Sweeney must be brother and sister.
4. Francis & John are living next to each other in Flamboro, Ontario. 
Birth*say 1785Ireland 
Marriage*Mary Quinn2 
MarriageSuzanna Porter; Ireland; They were married in Ireland since daughter, Catherine, was born there.1 
Death*before 18461 

Citations

  1. [S202] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier: entry for John Holton & Catherine Sweeney, November 26, 1850 Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, Provo, Utah County, Utah, United States.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 24 November, 1846.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Original Source: Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1930, Wentworth, 1883.

Michael Sweeney1

Last Edited28 Mar 2018

Family

 Bridget Delaney
Marriage*Bridget Delaney1 
Child 1.Ellen Sweeney+2 b. c 1799, d. 6 Jun 1872
Marriage*Bridget Delaney1 
Residence*1826Bridget Delaney; Emo (Electoral District), Queen's County (Laois), Leinster Province, Ireland1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.34.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Notre-Dame Marriage Record for James Cocklan (Coughlan) and Ellen Sweeney, 11 July 1826. Ancestry Image #119.

Michael Sweeney1

b. circa 1838, d. 28 December 1856
Last Edited28 Apr 2012
FatherJames Sweeney1 d. bt 1847 - 1856
MotherJohanna Farrell1 d. a 23 Nov 1847
Birth*circa 18381 
Death*28 December 1856Quebec, Canada; "...son of the deceased James Sweeny and Jane Farrell,...aged 18 years..."1 
Witness: Johanna Farrell
Burial*30 December 1856St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Sillery, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Present were Andrew Sweeny, Edward Deeham and Thomas Sinnott.1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec City, St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, 1856.

Michael Francis Sweeney1

b. 14 September 1847, d. 27 July 1863
Last Edited28 Mar 2018
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Patricia Ann Monogue
ChartsDescendants of Michael Sweeney
FatherFrancis Sweeney1 b. c 1812, d. 14 Feb 1890
MotherMargaret Gallaher1 b. bt 1821 - 1826, d. 31 Mar 1898
Baptism14 September 1847Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; ...son of Francis Sweeney and Margaret Gallagher, his wife, of this parish...Godparents were James ? and Mary Sweeney.2 
Witness: Mary Sweeney
Birth*14 September 1847Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1,3,4 
(Resident) Census14 January 1861Francis Sweeney; West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; (Ages given are for next birthday)
"Frank Sweney", labourer, born Ireland, Catholic, age 50 on next birthday, married, 1 birth in 1860, lives in a shanty. Living with him:
Mrs. Frank Sweney, age 41 on next birthday, born Ireland, married, Catholic.
Michael, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 13 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. H. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 11 on next birthday, attending school.
Ms. M. female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 9 on next birthday, attending school.
John, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 8 on next birthday, attending school.
Ann, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 6 on next birthday.
Mary, female, born Canada West, Catholic, age 4 on next birthday.
Antony, male, born Canada West, Catholic, age 2 on next birthday.3 
Confirmation*31 August 1862Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada5 
Death*27 July 1863West Flamborough, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; Drowned in Sanderson's Creek. On a historical map of West Flamboro Township for 1875, there is a Joseph Sanderson, living in Concession 6 and there is a creek running through the property. This was in the general vicinity as to where Francis Sweeney was living.

The church record states that Michael Sweeney, died July 27, 1863 at the age of 16. He was born in Canada and was buried in Dundas on Jly 29, 1863. Cause of death was drowning. Witnesses were Michael Brown and Maurice Deneen and the priest was Fr. John O'Reilly.5,6 
Witness: Francis Sweeney
Witness: Margaret Gallaher
Burial*29 July 1863Dundas, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; The place of burial is stated in the church records for Dundas. In a history of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Dundas, it states: "Also in 1831 a small cemetery (2 acres) was opened between the northern end of Market Street; and the (later) railway track; it was closed in 1896, although the occasional burial was held there as late as 1905."6 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #3, West Flamboro, p.12.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 14 Septemeber 1847.
  3. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada West (Ontario), Wentworth County, Enum. District #3, West Flamboro, p.12.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 1847.
  5. [S435] E-mail Message. Received from Dundas Historical Society Museum, Dundas, Ontario, Canada (e-mail address), October 9, 2012. No original source given, information from a Family History File compiled by T. Roy Woodhouse (now deceased).
  6. [S950] Trudy Mann, St. Augustine Church Records, This record was transcribed by the Parish Secretary and sent to Patricia Balkcom in June, 2015.

Patrick Sweeney1

b. between 1809 and 1814
Last Edited14 Apr 2012
ChartsDescendants of Edward Sweeney
FatherEdward Sweeney2 b. c 1777, d. 12 Jul 1835
MotherRose Brougham2
Birth*between 1809 and 1814 
Land Petition*25 January 1822St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Petitioned for the unimproved land in the 5th Concession - Lot #6.1 
Land Petition30 July 1823St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Petitioned for land in the newly surveyed area of Riviere aux Pines in the 2nd Range.3 
Land Grant*13 August 1823Appears to have been granted Lot #6 in the Second Concession of Riviere Aux Pins, South side of the river. Lot was 3 by 30 arpents.4 
Note*4 April 1825St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Patrick Sweeney was one of many petitioners requesting that an oatmeal mill be built since the nearest mill was 9 miles away at Loretteville and that Valcartier now having 300 inhabitants could support one.5 
(Witness) Will20 April 1835Edward Sweeney; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 20th April 1835
Last Will of Edward Sweeney
(Husband of Rose Brougham)
From Register of Holographic Wills, Testaments and Codicils, No. 170
Quebec Archives



On this twentieth day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty five,
before us the undersigned Curate of St. Catherine and Missionary of Valcartier was present Edward Sweeney born in the Parish of Monasterevin, County of Kildare, Ireland and now residing in the Settlement of Valcartier, who being sick but at the same time enjoying his perfect senses and reason as it appeared to me and to the undersigned witnesses, has declared to me his desire of making his last will and testament; and has consequently dictated to me the following articles viz.:

1º He desires that he will die in the communion of the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Roman church.

2º He bequeaths his soul to the most holy and adorable Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost hoping that God will receive it in his great mercy and forgive him his sins.

3º He leaves his body to the earth from whence it was taken, and hopes that his family will give him a Christian burial.

4º He leaves to his wife, Rose Broughal [Brougham], the use of all his cattle, except one horse, and likewise all his house furniture until her death hoping that his sons, or any of them will take proper care of their mother but if she finds herself not well treated she will be at liberty to live with whomever she may please and in that case the chattels will be equally divided between his two sons, Bernard and John Sweeney and he binds them to give and pay to her yearly the sum of six pounds currency each one half as long as she lives.

5º He leaves and bequeaths to his two sons Bernard and John Sweeney his Lot of land situated in the fifth concession of Valcartier, Seigniory St. Gabriel, to each of them one half, but his son Bernard will have the liberty to take his choice of either of the said halves, and likewise he shall have the new house which is nearly to be raised and the present old house for a barn under condition that he will help his brother John when required to build twelve feet in addition to the little house and raise the whole two feet higher.

6º He reserves on his Lot one acre upon which the buildings are erected to belong to his two said sons in common (en communauté) so that they may have no difference about the site of these buildings.

7º He leaves and bequeaths exclusively to his son Bernard the grey horse, harness, cart and camisole in full property.

8º He leaves and bequeaths to his sons Bernard and John Sweeney his said Lot of land under the following conditions: That neither of them will have the liberty to sell his part to any stranger without the free consent of the other, but if he wishes to leave the place, he will offer and give it up to the remaining brother at a yearly rent or at a fair price according to the advice and judgment of any three decent men known by them.

9º He leaves and bequeaths to his daughter Mary the sum of seven pounds currency and to his daughter Rose the sum of ten pounds currency and to his daughter Ellen the sum of seven pounds currency to be paid at the time of their marriage in three equal installments in equal proportion by the two brothers, or if they do not marry and wish not to live together in the family they will be paid by installments as aforesaid.

10º If any of his afore named children do behave badly according to the judgment of the officiating Priest of this Parish and of the present witnesses Ferdinand Murphy and Michael Mooney, his will is that they or any of them be deprived of all and every thing left to them by this his will, and their part shall be divided among his dutiful children.

This he has declared to me to be his last will and testament after having been now read according to law (lu et relu) in presence of Ferdinand Murphy and Michael Mooney present and who have signed with us.

Done and passed in the dwelling house of the said Edward Sweeney on the day aforesaid and have signed with us.

P.S. The said testator Edward Sweeney has further declared that his will is that he leaves nothing to any of his other children Patrick and James except one shilling British to be paid by his son Bernard when deceased.

Edward Sweeney, his signature
Ferdinad Murphy, his signature
Michael Mooney, his signature
H. Paisley, Priest, his signature

Transcribed by Gerald Neville, May, 2011

Notes by Patricia Balkcom: Edward died 3 months later, on the 12th of July, at the age of about 56. Since this was not an advanced age, it might be assumed that he had a chronic illness such as tuberculosis. This is one of the few wills that we have found that actually mention the place of birth in Ireland. Edward had 4 sons and 4 daughters. Three of the daughters are named in the will – a fourth daughter, Catherine, is not. She married (to Michael Mooney) before the will was written, so Edward may have felt that she was “taken care of”. It is not known why he specifically mentioned Patrick and James as not being heirs.2 

Citations

  1. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D1133.
  2. [S561] Will of Edward Sweeney;.
  3. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D1176.
  4. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS2,D337.
  5. [S431] Web site: Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS6,D1405.

Patrick Sweeney1

b. say 1820
Last Edited28 Apr 2012
FatherJames Sweeney1 d. bt 1847 - 1856
MotherJohanna Farrell1 d. a 23 Nov 1847

Family

 Sarah Ann Foley
Marriage*18 January 1848Sarah Ann Foley; Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Patrick Sweeny, labourer, son of age of James Sweeny and Jane O'Farrell, on the one part; and Sarah Ann Foley, daughter of age of Michael Foley and Ann Flood, on the other part..."2 
Birth*say 1820 
Marriage*18 January 1848Sarah Ann Foley; Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Patrick Sweeny, labourer, son of age of James Sweeny and Jane O'Farrell, on the one part; and Sarah Ann Foley, daughter of age of Michael Foley and Ann Flood, on the other part..."2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec City, Notre Dame Church, 1847.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec City, Notre-Dame Catholic Church, 1848.