James Patrick Coughlan1

b. 20 November 1859, d. 27 February 1860
Last Edited29 Oct 2010
FatherJohn James Coughlan1 b. 21 May 1827, d. 14 May 1906
MotherMargaret Maher1 b. 8 Oct 1831, d. 12 Aug 1865
Birth*20 November 1859Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism27 November 1859Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were James Coughliln and Ellen Maher.1 
Death*27 February 1860Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 3 months, son of John Coughlin and Margaret Maher.2 
Witness: John James Coughlan
Witness: Margaret Maher
Burial*28 February 1860Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Cemetery, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were James Coughlin and Daniel Coughlin.2 

Citations

  1. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p.31.
  2. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p.137.

John Coughlan1

b. circa 1846
Last Edited29 Oct 2010
Birth*circa 1846Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Quebec, Portneuf County, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier.

John Arthur Coughlan1

b. 23 March 1837
Last Edited29 Oct 2010
FatherPatrick Coughlan1 b. c 1795, d. 2 Aug 1861
MotherAnn Flynn1 b. c 1798, d. 29 Sep 1843
Birth*23 March 1837Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism25 March 1837Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were John Dunn and Ellen Coughlin.1 
(Witness) Marriage18 February 1862Robert Cusack, Mary Coughlan; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...Robert Cusack, farmer living in this parish, son of age of the late John Cusack and Jane Clary of this parish on the one part; and of Mary Caughlin (sic), daughter of age of the late Patrick Caughlin and Anne Flinn (sic) of this parish on the other part...in the presence of Patrick Cusack, brother, Edward (?), friend of the groom, Daniel Caughlin, uncle, Arthur Caughlin, brother of the bride..."2 

Citations

  1. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p. 31.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Marrige entry for Mary Caughlin (sic) and Robert Cusack (sic), 18 February 1862, Ancestry Image #6 of 23.

John James Coughlan1

b. 21 May 1827, d. 14 May 1906
Last Edited12 Nov 2015
FatherJames Coughlan1 b. c 1799, d. 2 May 1882
MotherEllen Sweeney1 b. c 1799, d. 6 Jun 1872

Family 1

 Margaret Maher b. 8 Oct 1831, d. 12 Aug 1865
Marriage*9 February 1858Margaret Maher; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; ...between John Coughlin, son of James Coughlin and Ellen Swiny (sic) of this parish on the one part; and Margaret Maher, daughter of age to Patrick Maher and Ellen Donovan of this parish on the other part ...in the presence of Cornelius Coghlan, friend of the groom and of Ellen Donovan also friend of the groom..."3 
Child 1.James Patrick Coughlan7 b. 20 Nov 1859, d. 27 Feb 1860

Family 2

 Margaret Cullen b. 7 Aug 1834, d. 15 Aug 1909
Marriage*11 September 1866Margaret Cullen; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...John Coughlin, farmer living in this parish, widower of the late Margaret Magher,... and Margaret Cullen, daughter of age of the late Lawrence Cullen and Ellen Murphy of this parish...in the presence of Arthur and Ellen Coughlin, cousins of the groom and Moses and James Cullen, brothers of the bride.."6 
Witness: Moses Cullen
Witness: James Cullen
Baptism21 May 1827Notre-Dame-de-L'Annonciation Catholic Church, L'Ancienne Lorette, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of James Codklan (sic), labourer of this parish, and of Helena Swiney. Godfather, Joseph Dery and Godmother, (?).."2 
Birth*21 May 1827St-Michel-Archange Catholic Church, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Marriage*9 February 1858Margaret Maher; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; ...between John Coughlin, son of James Coughlin and Ellen Swiny (sic) of this parish on the one part; and Margaret Maher, daughter of age to Patrick Maher and Ellen Donovan of this parish on the other part ...in the presence of Cornelius Coghlan, friend of the groom and of Ellen Donovan also friend of the groom..."3 
(Witness) Death27 February 1860James Patrick Coughlan; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 3 months, son of John Coughlin and Margaret Maher.4 
(Witness) Death12 August 1865Margaret Maher; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; ...wife of John Coughlin, farmer of Ste-Catherine, aged 34 years.5 
Marriage*11 September 1866Margaret Cullen; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...John Coughlin, farmer living in this parish, widower of the late Margaret Magher,... and Margaret Cullen, daughter of age of the late Lawrence Cullen and Ellen Murphy of this parish...in the presence of Arthur and Ellen Coughlin, cousins of the groom and Moses and James Cullen, brothers of the bride.."6 
Witness: Moses Cullen
Witness: James Cullen
Death*14 May 19061 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Database of Rick Clairmont.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, L'Ancieene-Lorette. Baptismal entry for John Cocklan (sic), 21 May 1827, Ancestry Image #11 of 28.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Marriage entry for John Coughlin and Margaret Maher, 09 February 1858, Ancestry Image #6 of 23.
  4. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p.137.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette Catholic Church, Loretteville, Portneuf County, 15 Aug 1865.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Portneuf County, 11 Sept. 1866.
  7. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p.31.

John Laughlin Coughlan1

b. 28 May 1828
Last Edited11 Nov 2015
FatherAndrew Coughlan1
MotherRose Kearnan1 d. b 1937
Baptism28 May 1828Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of Andrew Coghlin, labourer, and of Rose Kiernan of this town, Godfather, John Coghlin and Godmother, Anne Kilduff..."1 
Birth*28 May 1828Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Parish of Notre-Dame. Baptismal entry for John Laughlin Coghlin (sic), 28 May 1828, Ancestry Image #86 of 281.

Julia Coughlan1

b. 28 May 1831, d. 15 January 1873
Last Edited28 Sep 2013
FatherPatrick Coughlan1 b. c 1795, d. 2 Aug 1861
MotherAnn Flynn1 b. c 1798, d. 29 Sep 1843

Family

 John Cleary b. c 1830
Marriage*24 April 1855John Cleary; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Children 1.Mary Ann Cleary+5 b. 24 Feb 1865, d. 16 Feb 1926
 2.Bridget Cleary+1 b. 20 Jan 1870, d. 10 Aug 1903
Birth*28 May 1831Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism2 June 1831St-Augustin-de-Desmaures Catholic Church, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...daughter of Patrick Coughlan, farmer of Sainte Catherine de Fossambault and of Ann Flinn. The godfather is Cornelius Coughlan and the godmother is Mary Landers..."2 
Witness: Cornelius Coughlan
Married Name24 April 1855Cleary1 
Marriage*24 April 1855John Cleary; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Death*15 January 18733 Witness: John Cleary
Burial*17 January 1873Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Cemetery, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...Julia Coughlin, wife of John Cleary...at the age of 41 years...present Daniel Coughlin, Andrew Dunn and others."4 

Citations

  1. [S431] Ancestry.com - Janice Copeman's family tree.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, 1831.
  3. [S435] E-mail Message. From Leonard Conway.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, 1873.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin collection for Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques Cartier Catholic Church, Portneuf County, Quebec, 1988.

Laughlan Coughlan1

b. circa 1767, d. July 1832
Last Edited28 Sep 2013

Family

 Mary Carroll b. c 1774, d. Sep 1838
Marriage*Mary Carroll1 
Children 1.Patrick Coughlan+1 b. c 1795, d. 2 Aug 1861
 2.Andrew Coughlan+3
 3.Ellen Coughlan4 b. c 1798, d. 9 Feb 1880
 4.James Coughlan+1 b. c 1799, d. 2 May 1882
 5.Cornelius Coughlan5 b. c 1810
 6.Daniel Coughlan+1 b. c 1815
Birth*circa 17672 
Marriage*Mary Carroll1 
Death*July 1832Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...age 65 years, husband of Mary Coughlin..."2 
Burial*19 July 1832St-Augustin-de-Desmaures Catholic Cemetery, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada2 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.34.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database. Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 19 July 1832.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Portneuf, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 1833.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Notre-Dame, 1826.
  5. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Quebec, Portneuf County, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier.

Laughlan Henry Coughlan1

b. circa 1835, d. 13 April 1865
Last Edited2 Nov 2010
FatherJames Coughlan1 b. c 1799, d. 2 May 1882
MotherEllen Sweeney1 b. c 1799, d. 6 Jun 1872

Family

 Margaret Mary Loughren
Marriage*20 August 1860Margaret Mary Loughren; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 20th day of August 1860 at the prone of the High Mass in St. Patrick's Church has been once published the bann of marriage between Laughlin Henry Coughlin, son of age of James Coughlin and Ellen Sweeny of the parish of Ste. Catherine on the one part; and Margaret Mary Loughran, daughter of age of Thomas Loughran, and of deceased Mary Ann Donovan of Quebec on the other part; ... performed the marriage ceremony and given the nuptial benediction in the presence of Julia Hartigan, Thomas Martin Quigley undersigned with the contracting parties.
Signed by:
Margaret Mary Loughran
Laughlen Henry Coughlan
Julia Hartigan
Thomas Martin Quigley2,3 
Children 1.Mary Ellen Coughlan4 b. 29 Nov 1861
 2.James Coughlan5 b. 31 Jul 1863
 3.Arthur Coughlan2 b. 21 Jul 1865
Birth*circa 1835Quebec, Canada1 
Marriage*20 August 1860Margaret Mary Loughren; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 20th day of August 1860 at the prone of the High Mass in St. Patrick's Church has been once published the bann of marriage between Laughlin Henry Coughlin, son of age of James Coughlin and Ellen Sweeny of the parish of Ste. Catherine on the one part; and Margaret Mary Loughran, daughter of age of Thomas Loughran, and of deceased Mary Ann Donovan of Quebec on the other part; ... performed the marriage ceremony and given the nuptial benediction in the presence of Julia Hartigan, Thomas Martin Quigley undersigned with the contracting parties.
Signed by:
Margaret Mary Loughran
Laughlen Henry Coughlan
Julia Hartigan
Thomas Martin Quigley2,3 
Will*18 November 1864St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 18th November 1864
Last Will of Laughlan Henry Coughlan


From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre, No. 1309
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4421, Images 648+



On this day the eighteenth of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four, I the undersigned Notary Public duly commissioned and sworn for Lower Canada residing in the District of Quebec at the request of Laughlan Henry Coughlan, residing in the Seigniory of St. Gabriel at the place called ValCartier, cabinetmaker, went to the residence of the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan situate at ValCartier aforesaid.

Where being in the presence of John Sullivan, Esquire, Land Surveyor and Michael Maher, farmer, both residing in the Parish of St. Catherine, County of Portneuf, witnesses hereunto required for the purposes hereof, the said witnesses signing with me the said Notary . I found the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan, attending to his household affairs, being sound of mind, memory, judgment and understanding as appeared to me the said Notary and to the said above named and undersigned witnesses by his actions, discourse and words.

And the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof, doth hereby make, publish, dictate, and declare to Benjamin Lelievre, the said undersigned Notary in the presence of the said above named witnesses, her last will and testament in manner following. That is to say, the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan recommends his soul to God, his Creator, when it shall please Him to dissolve his mortal body hoping for a free remission and pardon of her sins through the intercession of his blessed Son and Savior.

The said Laughlan Henry Coughlan doth hereby give and bequeath unto Margaret Mary Loughran, his wife, all his moveable and immoveable property generally sum and sums of money whether by bond, note of hand, obligation, deed or otherwise, save except and reserving all his Cabinet Maker tools which he doth hereby give and bequeath unto James Coughlan, his infant, son, in full property and this at the charge by the said Margaret Mary Loughran, his said wife, of keeping the same safe, until the said James Coughlan shall attaint the age of fifteen, at which age he shall have the use of them, without however having the right of selling or otherwise disposing of the said tools until he shall have attained the full age of twenty one. And in the event of the said James Coughlan deceasing before attaining the full age of twenty one or without leaving any legitimate heirs, then and in that case the said Cabinet Maker’s tools shall be the property and belong to the said Margaret Mary Loughran.

The said Margaret Mary Loughran to have, hold, use, possess and enjoy the said moveable and immoveable property sum and sums of money, in full property and after the day of the decease of the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan.

The said Laughlan Henry Coughlan directs that all her just and lawful debts be paid.

The said Laughlan Henry Coughlan doth hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the person of the said Margaret Mary Loughran, his said wife, as Executrix of this his last will and testament whom he doth hereby request to render him this last act of kindness.

The said Laughlan Henry Coughlan doth hereby annul, cancel, objurgate, and make void all former will or wills which may have been heretofore made and executed by him the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan.

Thus done, made and dictated word by word by the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan to the said Benjamin Lelievre, the said undersigned Notary in the presence of the said undersigned, on the day and year, first above written, under the number one thousand three hundred and nine and after having read and re-read the present last will and Testament to the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan, in the presence of the said above and named and undersigned witnesses, which he declared well to understand, the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan, hath persisted therein as being his last will and meaning, and the said Laughlan Henry Coughlan and the said above named and undersigned witnesses have signed with me the said Notary in faith and testimony of the promises.


Words struck out are null. Marginal notes approved are good.

Laughlan Henry Coughlan, his signature
John Sullivan, his signature
Michael Meagher, his signature
Benjamin Lelievre, his signature.



Transcribed by Patricia Balkcom, 2 November, 2010

My Notes: Laughlan died five months later on the 13th of April 1865 at the age of thirty. I would suspect that he had an illness such as consumption (tuberculosis) since he was aware of his impending death at an early age. A second son, Arthur, was born to his wife three months following his death. They also had a daughter, Mary Ellen, who had been born in 1860. 
Death*13 April 1865Quebec, Canada; Aged 30 years, husband of Margaret Loughren of Vlacartier.1 
Witness: Margaret Mary Loughren
Burial*15 April 1865Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Cemetery, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were James Coughlan, brother, and James Coughlan, father.1 

Citations

  1. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p.137.
  2. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1865.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), Québec (Saint Patrick), 1860.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), Québec (Saint Patrick), 1861.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), Québec (Saint Patrick), 1863.

Malachy Coughlan1

b. 18 November 1834
Last Edited29 Oct 2010
FatherJames Coughlan1 b. c 1799, d. 2 May 1882
MotherEllen Sweeney1 b. c 1799, d. 6 Jun 1872
Birth*18 November 1834Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism23 November 1834Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were John Doyle and Mary Ann Leary.1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.34.

Malachy Laughlin Coughlan1,2

b. 11 November 1845
Last Edited11 Nov 2015
FatherDaniel Coughlan1 b. c 1815
MotherCatherine Ryan1 d. 20 Sep 1850
Baptism11 November 1845Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...have baptized Malachy, born this day of the lawful marriage of Daniel Coughlan and Catherine Ryan of this parish; Godfather, James Coughlan; Godmother, Mary Coughlan..."
Note: in the margin it gives his name as Malachy Laughlin Coghlan (sic).2 
Birth*11 November 1845Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada2 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine, p. 21.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Baptismal entry for Malachy Laughlin Coughlin, 06 November 1845, Ancestry Image #14 of16.

Margaret Coughlan1

Last Edited17 Apr 2015

Family

 James Grogan
Marriage*James Grogan1 
Child 1.Michael Grogan+2 b. s 1800
Married NameGrogan1 
Marriage*James Grogan1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.63.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures. Marriage Record for Michael Grogan, 24 February 1829. Ancestry Image #10.

Mary Coughlan1

b. 25 September 1830
Last Edited28 Sep 2013
FatherJames Coughlan1 b. c 1799, d. 2 May 1882
MotherEllen Sweeney1 b. c 1799, d. 6 Jun 1872
Birth*25 September 1830Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism27 September 1830St-Augustin-de-Desmaures Catholic Church, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Patrick Coughlin and Ann Flynn.1 
Witness: Patrick Coughlan
Witness: Ann Flynn

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.34.

Mary Coughlan1

b. circa 1827
Last Edited11 Nov 2015
FatherPatrick Coughlan1 b. c 1795, d. 2 Aug 1861
MotherAnn Flynn1 b. c 1798, d. 29 Sep 1843

Family

 Robert Cusack
Marriage*18 February 1862Robert Cusack; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...Robert Cusack, farmer living in this parish, son of age of the late John Cusack and Jane Clary of this parish on the one part; and of Mary Caughlin (sic), daughter of age of the late Patrick Caughlin and Anne Flinn (sic) of this parish on the other part...in the presence of Patrick Cusack, brother, Edward (?), friend of the groom, Daniel Caughlin, uncle, Arthur Caughlin, brother of the bride..."3 
Witness: Daniel Coughlan
Witness: John Arthur Coughlan
Birth*circa 1827Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; This date and place of birth is based on the 1851 Census.2 
Married Name18 February 1862Cusack3 
Marriage*18 February 1862Robert Cusack; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...Robert Cusack, farmer living in this parish, son of age of the late John Cusack and Jane Clary of this parish on the one part; and of Mary Caughlin (sic), daughter of age of the late Patrick Caughlin and Anne Flinn (sic) of this parish on the other part...in the presence of Patrick Cusack, brother, Edward (?), friend of the groom, Daniel Caughlin, uncle, Arthur Caughlin, brother of the bride..."3 
Witness: Daniel Coughlan
Witness: John Arthur Coughlan

Citations

  1. [S773] Will of Patrick Coughlin; Quebec Archives #4M01-5809.
  2. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine, p. 21.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Marrige entry for Mary Caughlin (sic) and Robert Cusack (sic), 18 February 1862, Ancestry Image #6 of 23.

Mary Coughlan1

b. 2 September 1847
Last Edited11 Nov 2015
FatherDaniel Coughlan2 b. c 1815
MotherCatherine Ryan2 d. 20 Sep 1850
Birth*2 September 1847Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism3 September 1847Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...have baptized Mary, born yesterday of the lawful marriage of Daniel Coughlan, farmer, and Catherine Ryan of this parish; Godfather, Cornelius Coughlan; Godmother, Elizabeth Ryan..."1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Baptismal entry for Mary Coughlin, 03 September 1847, Ancestry Image #12 of 17.
  2. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine, p. 21.

Mary Ellen Coughlan1

b. 29 November 1861
Last Edited29 Oct 2010
FatherLaughlan Henry Coughlan1 b. c 1835, d. 13 Apr 1865
MotherMargaret Mary Loughren1
Baptism29 November 1861St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were James Byrne and Ellen Gallagher.1 
Birth*29 November 1861Quebec, Canada; "born this morning"1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), Québec (Saint Patrick), 1861.

Michael Coughlan1

b. November 1849
Last Edited11 Nov 2015
FatherDaniel Coughlan1 b. c 1815
MotherCatherine Ryan1 d. 20 Sep 1850
Birth*November 1849Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism10 November 1849Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...have baptized Michael, born four days ago of the lawful marriage of Daniel Coughlan, farmer, and Catherine Ryan of this parish; Godfather, Patrick Dunn; Godmother, Mary Coughlan..."2 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine, p. 21.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Baptismal entry for Michael Coughlin, 10 November 1849, Ancestry Image #15 of 20.

Patrick Coughlan1

b. circa 1795, d. 2 August 1861
Last Edited11 Nov 2015
FatherLaughlan Coughlan1 b. c 1767, d. Jul 1832
MotherMary Carroll1 b. c 1774, d. Sep 1838

Family

 Ann Flynn b. c 1798, d. 29 Sep 1843
Marriage*21 November 1826Ann Flynn; Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation Catholic Church, L'Ancienne Lorette, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Patrick Coughlan, farmer of Ste. Catherine de Fossambault, son of age of Leckay Coughlan and Mary Carroll of this parish; and Anne Flynn, daughter of age of John Flynn, farmer and Ann Flynn of the parish of Morette (sic), Queen's County, Ireland...in the presence of Michael Fogharty, friend, and Ellen Coughlan, sister of the bridegroom, and Michael and Edward Flynn, borthers of the bride..."5 
Witness: Ellen Coughlan
Children 1.Mary Coughlan11 b. c 1827
 2.Cornelius Coughlan+12 b. 9 May 1829
 3.Julia Coughlan+13 b. 28 May 1831, d. 15 Jan 1873
 4.Helen Coughlan14 b. 17 Nov 1833
 5.John Arthur Coughlan14 b. 23 Mar 1837
Birth*circa 1795County Wicklow, Leinster Province, Ireland; This date and place of birth is based on the 1851 Census.2,3 
(Witness) Marriage26 November 1822Michael Foley, Ellen Coughlan; Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Michael Foly (sic), mason of this village, son of age of Michael Foly and of Marie Lee of (?) in the County of (?), Ireland on the one part; and Helene Coghlan, also of this village, daughter of age of Laughlan Coughlan, farmer, and of Mary Carrol of the settlement called Saint Patrick by the River Jacques Cartier on the other part; ...in the presence of Patrick Burns and of (?), friends of the groom; and of Patrick Coghlan, James Coughlan, brothers and of Bridget McDonough, friend of the bride..."4 
Marriage*21 November 1826Ann Flynn; Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation Catholic Church, L'Ancienne Lorette, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Patrick Coughlan, farmer of Ste. Catherine de Fossambault, son of age of Leckay Coughlan and Mary Carroll of this parish; and Anne Flynn, daughter of age of John Flynn, farmer and Ann Flynn of the parish of Morette (sic), Queen's County, Ireland...in the presence of Michael Fogharty, friend, and Ellen Coughlan, sister of the bridegroom, and Michael and Edward Flynn, borthers of the bride..."5 
Witness: Ellen Coughlan
(Witness) Marriage30 July 1827Rose Kearnan, Andrew Coughlan; Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Andrew Couglin (sic), labourer of this village, son of age of Laughlan Coughlan, farmer, and of Mary Carrol of Saint-Catherine-de-Fossambault on the one part; and Rose Kearnan, also of this village, daughter of age of the late John Kearnan and the late Mary (?) of the parish of Raghan (sp?) of the County of Westmeath of Ireland on the other part; ...in the presence of Patrick Coughlan, brother and of John Connall, cousin of the groom; and of Michael Foley and Ellen Coughlin, friends of the bride..."6 
(Witness) Baptism27 September 1830Mary Coughlan; St-Augustin-de-Desmaures Catholic Church, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Patrick Coughlin and Ann Flynn.1 
(Witness) Marriage25 February 1840Mary McGrath, Cornelius Coughlan; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Cornelius Coghlin (sic), son of age to the late Cornelius (should this be Laughlin or was his name Cornelius Laughlin?) Coughlin and the late Mary Carroll of the parish on the one part; and of Mary McGrath, daughter of age of Michael McGrath and the late Anne (?) also of this parish on the other part...in the presence of Patrick and James Coghlin, brothers and of Michael Foley and Patrick Ryan, friends of the bridegroom and of Michael McGrath, father and James Walsh, friend of the bride..."7 
(Witness) Death29 September 1843Ann Flynn; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 45 years, wife of the Patrick Coughlin.8 
(Witness) Marriage21 January 1845Catherine Ryan, Daniel Coughlan; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Daniel Coghlan, son of age to the late Laughlan Coughlin and the late Mary Carroll of this parish on the one part, and Catherine Ryan, daughter of age of the late Michael Ryan and the late Elizabeth Myler of the County Wexford, Ireland on the other part...in the presence of Patrick Coughlin, brother and James White, friend of the groom and Patrick Doyle, brother-in-law, Mary Coghlan, niece of the bride..."9 
(Witness) Marriage7 February 1860Mary Conway, Cornelius Coughlan; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Cornelius Coughlin of this parish, son of age of Patrick Coughlin and the late Ann Flinn of this parish on the one part, and of Mary Conway, daughter of age of James Conway and Margaret Gilfoyle of this parish on the other part...in the presence of Patrick Coughlin, father, Andrew Dunn, cousin of the groom; Joseph Conway, brother, Catherine Conway, sister of the bride..."10 
Will*29 July 1861Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; 29th July 1861
Will of Patrick Coughlin
(Husband of Ann Flynn)
From Notary Records of Daniel Watters
No. 3729
Quebec Archives Microfilm #4M01-5809


On this day the twenty ninth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty one, I the undersigned Notary Public duly admitted, commissioned and sworn in and for the Province of Lower Canada, residing in the Parish of St. Augustin, County of Portneuf, in the said Province, and the witnesses hereinafter named and denominated, went to the residence of Mr. Patrick Coughlin, farmer, residing in the Parish of Ste. Catherine, where being we found the said Patrick Coughlin in his bed being bodily sick but of sound mind, memory, judgment and understanding, who declared unto us the said Notary and witnesses, that considering the certainty of death & the uncertainty of the hour thereof and in order to be better prepared to leave this world whenever it will please God Almighty to call him hence, he desired us to make out his last will and testament which he dictated unto the said Notary, in manner and form following:

Firstly, I recommend my soul to God Almighty, My Creator, begging forgiveness of all my sins, and the enjoyment of eternal happiness in the world to come.

Secondly, I do will and ordain that all my just debts be paid and any wrongs by me done, if any there are, repaired as soon as possible after my decease by my Testamentary Executor herein after named and appointed.

Thirdly, I do will and ordain that my body shall be interred in a manner suitable to my condition, relying in the discretion of my said Testamentary Executor hereinafter named.

Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto Mary Coughlin, Julia Coughlin and Ellen Coughlin, my daughters, and to Arthur Coughlin, one of my sons, each of them, the sum of three pounds currency, and moreover to the said Mary Coughlin my bed and bedding. The whole to take lieu & being payment to them of all heredity claims in my estate & succession.

And lastly, as to all and singular the remainder and residue of my property, real and personal, moveable and immoveable, that I may die possessed of and whatever kind and nature the same may consist, and in what place soever the same may be situated, I do give and bequeath the same unto Cornelius Coughlin, the other of my sons, for by him to enjoy, use and dispose thereof from the day of my decease as he may think proper, hereby instituting him my universal legatee in property.

And for the execution of the present will, I name for my Executor, the said Cornelius Coughlin, my beloved son, into the hands of whom I do hereby divest and disseize and dispossess my self of all the said property according to the meaning of the law actually in force concerning wills.

And finally, I do hereby revoke all other wills and testaments that I may have heretofore made desiring this present one may have its full effect for such is my last will and desires.

Thus done and dictated by the said Testator unto the said Notary on the day and year first above written, in the house and residence aforesaid, in the said Parish of Sainte Catherine, under the number three thousand seven hundred and twenty nine, in the presence of Messrs. Patrick White and Patrick Walsh, both farmers of the said Parish of Sainte Catherine, witnesses, called for the effect hereof, and these presents having been read over by the said Notary unto the said Testator, in the presence of the said witnesses he declared that he well understood the same in all its contents and persisted therein, the said Testator having been requested to sign, declared that he could not sign nor write his name sign, the said witnesses signed these presents together with the said Notary, first duly read over according to law.

Patrick White, his signature;
Patrick Walsh, his signature;
D. Watters, N.P., his signature


Transcribed by Gerald Neville, 2012
Notes by Patricia Balkcom: Patrick had been predeceased by his wife, Ann Flynn. He died a few days (August 2) after this will was written at the reported age of 66 years.11 
Death*2 August 1861Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 66 years, husband of the deceased Anne Flinn.2 
Burial*5 August 1861Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Cemetery, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Present were Cornelius, James, John and Daniel Coughlin.2 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.34.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, 1861.
  3. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine, p. 21.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Basilique Notre-Dame, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Marriage entry for Michael Foly (sic) and Helene Coghlan, Nov. 26, 1822. Ancestry Image #233 of 260.
  5. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Notre-Dame, 1826.
  6. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Basilique Notre-Dame, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Marriage entry for Andrew Coughlin (sic) and Rose Kearnan July 30, 1827. Ancestry Image #233 of 260.
  7. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Basilique Notre-Dame, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Marriage entry for Cornelius Coghlin (sic) and Mary McGrath, February 25, 1840. Ancestry Image #6 of 26.
  8. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, 1843.
  9. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Marriage entry for Daniel Coughlin and Catherine Ryan, 21 January 1845, Ancestry Image #2 of 16.
  10. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Parish of Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Marriage entry for Cornelius Coughlin and Mary Conway, 07 February 1860, Ancestry Image #5 of 14.
  11. [S773] Will of Patrick Coughlin; Quebec Archives #4M01-5809.
  12. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Database of Janice Copeman.
  13. [S431] Ancestry.com - Janice Copeman's family tree.
  14. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p. 31.

Margaret Couture1

d. 1 August 1984
Last Edited16 Nov 2020

Family

 Armond Paul Brodeur b. Aug 1915, d. 7 Nov 1988
Marriage*22 May 1937Armond Paul Brodeur1 
Married Name22 May 1937Brodeur1 
Marriage*22 May 1937Armond Paul Brodeur1 
Death*1 August 19841 

Citations

  1. [S1278] Lorne V. Cassin and Sheila Cassin, "Cassin Genealogy" Copy held by Patricia Balkcom of Montpelier, Vermont in 2018. , page 13.

Ann Cowan1

b. 13 August 1840
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherWilliam Cowan1
MotherEliza Kemp1
Birth*13 August 1840St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism20 September 1840Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...daughter of William Cowan...of Valcartier...and of Eliza, by her maiden name Kemp..."1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 20 September 1840. Digital image #22 on Ancestry.com.

Elizabeth Cowan1

b. 3 August 1839
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherRobert Cowan1
MotherMargaret McCullen1

Family

 Thomas Berry b. c 1831
Marriage*19 January 1864Thomas Berry; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Thomas Berry, farmer, protestant, son of age of deceased Thomas Berry and Martha Murphy of Valcartier..and Elizabeth Cowen, daughter of age of deceased Robert Cowen and the late Margaret Dwyer also of Valcartier...in the presence of John Griffin and Catherine Magther..."3,4 
Children 1.Thomas Berry5 b. 12 Dec 1864, d. 15 Jan 1865
 2.Margaret Berry+7 b. 1 Jul 1866
 3.John Berry8 b. 2 Aug 1868
 4.Martha Berry9 b. 20 Sep 1870, d. 27 Aug 1875
 5.Marie Berry10 b. 7 Jan 1873
 6.James Berry11 b. 3 Nov 1876
 7.Thomas Berry12 b. 4 Aug 1881, d. 7 Nov 1917
 8.Elizabeth Maria Berry13 b. 9 Mar 1884
Birth*3 August 1839St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism10 August 1839Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Thomas and Jane Madden.1 
Married Name19 January 1864Berry3 
Marriage*19 January 1864Thomas Berry; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Thomas Berry, farmer, protestant, son of age of deceased Thomas Berry and Martha Murphy of Valcartier..and Elizabeth Cowen, daughter of age of deceased Robert Cowen and the late Margaret Dwyer also of Valcartier...in the presence of John Griffin and Catherine Magther..."3,4 
(Witness) Death15 January 1865Thomas Berry; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada5 
(Witness) Death27 August 1875Martha Berry; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 5 years.6 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p. 35.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 10 August 1839.
  3. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1864.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, Quebec, St. Patrick, 1864.
  5. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1865.
  6. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1875.
  7. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1866.
  8. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1868.
  9. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, Oct. 1870.
  10. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1873.
  11. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1876.
  12. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1881.
  13. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1884.

Ellen Cowan1

b. 16 May 1845
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherJames Cowan1 b. c 1797
MotherBridget Fitzpatrick1 b. c 1811, d. Aug 1847
Birth*16 May 1845Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1,2 
Baptism17 May 1845Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of James Cowan, farmer, and of Bridget Fitzpatrick of Township of Stoneham..Godfather, John Duffy and Godmother Ann Duffy..."2 
Witness: John Duffy

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 20. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Notre-Dame, 17 May 1845. Digital image #91 on Ancestry.com.

James Cowan1

b. circa 1797
Last Edited31 Jan 2016
FatherJames Cowan1
MotherMargaret Hamilton1

Family

 Bridget Fitzpatrick b. c 1811, d. Aug 1847
Marriage16 February 1830Bridget Fitzpatrick; Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between James Cowan, labourer of this city, son of age of the late James Cowan and of Margaret Hamilton of the County Monaghan in Ireland on the one part; and Bridget Fitzpatrick, also of this parish, minor daughter of Charles Fitzpatrick and of Pheby Bethel currently of Valcatier on the other part...in the presence of Peter Caraher and of Jean Aube, friend of the groom; and of Charles Fitzpatrick, father, and of Mary Fitzpatrick of the bride..."
Thomas Bethel also signed.3 
Children 1.William Cowan7 b. 20 Sep 1835
 2.James Cowan8 b. 27 Nov 1837
 3.Robert Cowan9 b. 18 Mar 1840
 4.Margaret Cowan10 b. 9 Sep 1843
 5.Ellen Cowan2 b. 16 May 1845
Note*It's possible that James Cowan is the cousin or uncle of the Duffy brothers in this court case as their mother was named Jane Cowan. 
Birth*circa 1797Ireland; He was most likely born in County Monaghan. The date of birth is derived from the 1851 Census.1,2 
Marriage16 February 1830Bridget Fitzpatrick; Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between James Cowan, labourer of this city, son of age of the late James Cowan and of Margaret Hamilton of the County Monaghan in Ireland on the one part; and Bridget Fitzpatrick, also of this parish, minor daughter of Charles Fitzpatrick and of Pheby Bethel currently of Valcatier on the other part...in the presence of Peter Caraher and of Jean Aube, friend of the groom; and of Charles Fitzpatrick, father, and of Mary Fitzpatrick of the bride..."
Thomas Bethel also signed.3 
(Witness) DeathAugust 1847Bridget Fitzpatrick; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 
(Witness) Court Case17 September 1849James Cullen; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Quebec City Archives
Themis Database of Court Records
September 17, 1849
Piece #75053
Localization 3B 023 04-06-003A-01
Contenant #1960-01-357115
 
Indicted
Dated 17th day of Sept 1849

DEPOSITION
OF
 
James Cullen
 
Versus
 
John Duffy
James Duffy
 
Wounding with intent to murder
 
For the Quarter Sessions
 
POLICE OFFICE
 
Province of Canada,
District of Quebec.
 
BEFORE ME, the undersigned, one of the Justices of our Sovereign Lady the Queen assigned to keep the Peace within the District of Quebec, this seventeenth day of September in the year of our Lord Christ, one thousand eight hundred and forty nine personally came and appeared James Cullen of the place called Stoneham, farmer.
 
Who being duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, doth declare, depose, and say, as follows: - to wit, on Sunday the ninth instant I was in Thomas Wright’s house at Stoneham when we perceived James Duffy and Thomas Duffy and John Duffy chasing James Cowan and his family in Mr. Cowan’s own field. I perceived that Mr. James Cowan was running toward Mr. Wright’s house pursued by James, John and Thomas Duffy. I went out of the home with Mr. Thomas Wright and I saw James Duffy strike James Cowan with an iron hay fork over the head. Cowan fell on his knees, then James Duffy jostled him down again and John Duffy lifted a wrightly (?) hand stick with a big lump at the end of it and struck him twice over the head when he was down. I came down to Mr. Cowan and lifted him up. His face was all covered with blood flowing from the cuts that were inflicted by the blows he had received from James and John Duffy and Mr. Wright brought him into his house.
 
Further deponent saith not and hath signed.
 
Sworn before me, at the City of Quebec, on the day and year first above written. 
 
Signed: Jos Robitaille
Signed: James Cullen
 
 
Transcribed by Audrey Henderson, November 20145 
Court Case*17 September 1849James Duffy; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Quebec City Archives
Themis Database of Court Records
September 17, 1849
Piece #75055
Localization 3B 023 04-06-003A-01
Contenant #1960-01-357115

Dated 17th day of Sept 1849

DEPOSITION OF

James Cowan

Versus

James Duffy

Wounding with intent to murder

POLICE OFFICE

PROVINCE OF CANADA
DISTRICT OF QUEBEC

BEFORE ME, the undersigned, one of the Justices of our Sovereign Lady the Queen assigned to keep the Peace within the District of Quebec, this seventeenth day of September in the year of our Lord Christ, one thousand eight hundred and forty nine, Personally came and appeared James Cowan of the place called Stoneham, farmer.

Who being duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, doth declare, depose, and say, as follows: - wit, I reside in the extra parochial place called Stoneham in the County and District of Quebec and am neighbor to one James Duffy. On Sunday the ninth instant Margaret Flinn came running into my house and told me that James Duffy was beating my two sons whom I had sent to turn off his cattle from my grain. I perceived that my eldest son had his face covered with blood and was running away pursued by Duffy. As soon as Duffy saw me he stopped and turned towards his house. I was going toward my house when I saw James Duffy with his two brothers John Duffy and Thomas Duffy running towards me and shouting. Being in fear of my life and perceiving John Wright with others standing in Mr. Thomas Wright’s fields I made towards them calling on them to protect me. I had picked up an iron hay fork which I believe Margaret Flinn had thrown to me. I jumped over a fence and told the two brothers James and Thomas Duffy who were pursuing me to stand back. XXXX then making over the fence I ran on towards John Wright. They overtook me, here James Duffy seized hold of the fork I had in my hand and struck me with it on the left side of the head; the blow completely severed the skin, I was stunned and fell on my knees. I was struck again and fell down. When down I was again struck on the head but cannot say by whom. Marg Flinn then came up and with the help of James Cullen , I believe, took me into Mr. Thomas Wright’s house. I received three severe cuts on my head from which I bled profusely. I have since that time been confined to my house and under the care of Doctor Joseph Painchaud who examined my wounds.

Further deponent saith not and hath signed.

Sworn before me, at the City of Quebec, on the day and year first above written.

Signed: Jos Robitaille, J.P.
Signed: James Cowen

Transcribed by Audrey Henderson, November 2014

Quebec City Archives
Themis Database of Court Records
September 17, 1849
Piece #75055
Localisation #3B 023 04-06-003A-01
Contenant #1960-01-357115

 
17 Sep 1849
 
Certificate of
Dr. Painchaud
 
Quebec 17th Sept 1849
 
I do certify that James Cowen has been severely wounded on the head, sometime  last week: I have been sent to see him, and dress his wounds on Thursday last, at Stoneham, which I did. He is now a little better …. (rest of report was cut off while being copied). 
 
Transcribed by Audrey Henderson, November 2014

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Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 16 December 1830. Digital image #27 on Ancestry.com.
  2. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 20. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  3. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Deaths, 1847.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Burial of Bridget Fitzpatrick, August 10, 1847, Ancestry image #5of 9.
  5. [S733] Themis Database of Court Cases for the District of Quebec. Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Piece #75053, Localization 3B 023 04-06-003A-01, Contenant #1960-01-357115.
  6. [S733] Themis Database of Court Cases for the District of Quebec. Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Piece #75054-5, Localization 3B 023 04-06-003A-01, Contenant #1960-01-357115.
  7. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 16. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  8. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 17. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  9. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 18. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  10. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 19. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.

James Cowan1

Last Edited14 Mar 2015

Family

 Margaret Hamilton
Marriage*Margaret Hamilton 
Child 1.James Cowan+1 b. c 1797
Birth*County Monaghan, Ulster Province, Ireland1 
Marriage*Margaret Hamilton 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 16 December 1830. Digital image #27 on Ancestry.com.

James Cowan1

b. 27 November 1837
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherJames Cowan1 b. c 1797
MotherBridget Fitzpatrick1 b. c 1811, d. Aug 1847
Baptism27 November 1837Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of James Cowan, farmer, and of Bridget Fitzpatrick of Parish of St. Dunstan...Godfather, James Banigan and Godmother Ann Fitzpatrick..."2 
Birth*27 November 1837Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 17. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Notre-Dame, 27 November 1837. Digital image #275 on Ancestry.com.

James Robert Cowan1

b. 9 August 1832
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherRobert Cowan1
MotherMargaret McCullen1
Baptism9 August 1832St-Charles-Borromee Catholic Church, Charlesbourg, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of Robert Cowan, Irish labourer, and Margaret McMullin..."1 
Birth*9 August 1832Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Charlesbourg, St. Charles, 09 August 1832. Digital image #14 on Ancestry.com.

Jane Cowan1

d. before 1848
Last Edited13 Mar 2015

Family

 James Duffy b. s 1780, d. b 1848
Marriage*James Duffy1 
Children 1.John Duffy+2 b. c 1814, d. 5 Jul 1890
 2.James Duffy+1 b. c 1817
 3.Thomas Duffy3
 4.Mary Duffy4
 5.Margaret Duffy5
 6.Ellen Duffy6 b. c 1831, d. 5 Aug 1890
 7.Jane Duffy7 b. c 1834
Married NameDuffy1 
Marriage*James Duffy1 
Death*before 1848County Monaghan, Ulster Province, Ireland2 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, Information given in her son's marriage record (James Duffy to Unity Murphy.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin collection for St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Valcartier, Quebec, 1848.
  3. [S733] Themis Database of Court Cases for the District of Quebec. Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Piece #75054-5, Localization 3B 023 04-06-003A-01, Contenant #1960-01-357115.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montreal County, Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, 14 October, 1844. Digital image #186 on Ancestry.com.
  5. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Notre Dame, 3 August 1852. Digital image #155 on Ancestry.com.
  6. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, St. Roch, 07 August 1890. Digital image #122 on Ancestry.com.
  7. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, St. Roch, p.153. Digital image #77on Ancestry.com.

Margaret Cowan1

b. 9 September 1843
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherJames Cowan1 b. c 1797
MotherBridget Fitzpatrick1 b. c 1811, d. Aug 1847
Baptism9 September 1843Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of James Cowan, farmer, and of Bridget Fitzpatrick of Township of Stoneham..Godfather, Mark Duggan and Godmother Ann McDonough..."2 
Birth*9 September 1843Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1,2 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 19. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Notre-Dame, 09 September 1843. Digital image #180 on Ancestry.com.

Margaret Cowan1

b. 19 January 1842
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherRobert Cowan1
MotherMargaret McCullen1
Birth*19 January 1842St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism13 March 1842Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 13 March 1842.

Robert Cowan1

Last Edited14 Mar 2015

Family

 Margaret McCullen
Marriage*Margaret McCullen1 
Children 1.James Robert Cowan2 b. 9 Aug 1832
 2.Robert Cowan3 b. 7 Nov 1834
 3.William Cowan4 b. 8 Nov 1836
 4.Elizabeth Cowan+1 b. 3 Aug 1839
 5.Margaret Cowan5 b. 19 Jan 1842
Marriage*Margaret McCullen1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p. 35.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Charlesbourg, St. Charles, 09 August 1832. Digital image #14 on Ancestry.com.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 16 November 1834.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 29 November 1836. Digital image #29 on Ancestry.com.
  5. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 13 March 1842.

Robert Cowan1

b. 18 March 1840
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherJames Cowan1 b. c 1797
MotherBridget Fitzpatrick1 b. c 1811, d. Aug 1847
Baptism18 March 1840St-Roch Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of James Cowan, farmer, and of Bridget Fitzpatrick of Stoneham...Godfather, Daniel Howland and Godmother, Margart Cowan..."2 
Birth*18 March 1840Quebec, Canada3,2 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 18. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, St. Roch, 19 March 1840. Digital image #38 on Ancestry.com.
  3. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 17. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.