David Thomas Cronan1,2,3,4,5

M, b. 26 November 1883, d. 18 May 1934
FatherPatrick Cronan6
MotherMary Madden7
ChartsThomas Rigg Descendancy Chart
John Smith Descendancy Chart
           David Thomas Cronan was born on 26 November 1883 at Waterbury, Connecticut..8,9,10,11
     David Thomas Cronan married Helen Smith, daughter of Seth Smith and Hannah Mary Rigg, circa 1911.5,12,13,14,15,16
     With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted its third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registration, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. David Thomas Cronan filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918 at Waterbury, Connecticut, He was of medium build, medium height with hazel eyes and light brown hair. The first finger on his right hand was off at the first joint.17
     David Thomas Cronan and Helen Smith resided in September 1918 at 29 Charles Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.17 David Thomas Cronan was a mason for Lynch Realty Co. in September 1918 on East Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.17 He was a mason in December 1918 at Waterbury, Connecticut.18
     David, age 35, appears as head of household in the census of 15 January 1920 in 29 Charles Street, Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, with Helen Smith, David Patrick Cronan and Mary Cronan, his wife and their children.13 David Thomas Cronan was a mason in house construction in January 1920 at Waterbury, Connecticut.13 He was a plasterer.19
     David Thomas Cronan, age 47, appears as head of household in the census of 16 April 1930 in 49 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut, with Helen Smith, David Patrick Cronan and Mary Cronan, their children; Joshua Mahony and his son, Ernest, lived in the same house on a different floor. He is David's sister-in-law's (Beatrice Smith) father-in-law.1 David Thomas Cronan and Helen Smith resided in April 1930 at 49 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut, with their children, David and Mary. They lived in a three family house. On another floor lived Joshua Mahony and his son, Ernest. This is Helen's sister's (Beatrice Mahony) father-in-law and brother-in-law.1 David Thomas Cronan was a mason for a building contractor in April 1930 at Waterbury, Connecticut.1
     David Thomas Cronan resided in 1931 at 49 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut, Joshua Mahony owned the house and lived there with his son, Ernest, on the second floor. David lived on the first floor with his own family. Mrs. Grace M. Schumm lived on the third floor.20
     David Thomas Cronan resided in 1934 at 53 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.21 He was a mason in 1934 at Waterbury, Connecticut.22
     David Thomas Cronan and Helen Smith resided on 18 May 1934 at 205 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.23
     David Thomas Cronan died on 18 May 1934 at Brookside Home, Waterbury, Connecticut, at age 50 from bronchopneumonia and a contributary cause of acute myocarditis.3,4 He was buried in May 1934 at New St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterbury, Connecticut.24

Family

Helen Smith b. 3 Aug 1885, d. 23 Jan 1961
Children

Census Records

DateLocationMemo
192029 Charles Street, Waterbury, New Haven, ConnecticutDavid, age 35, appears as head of household in the census of 15 January 1920 in 29 Charles Street, Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, with Helen Smith, David Patrick Cronan and Mary Cronan, his wife and their children.13
193049 Wood Street, Waterbury, ConnecticutDavid Thomas Cronan, age 47, appears as head of household in the census of 16 April 1930 in 49 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut, with Helen Smith, David Patrick Cronan and Mary Cronan, their children; Joshua Mahony and his son, Ernest, lived in the same house on a different floor. He is David's sister-in-law's (Beatrice Smith) father-in-law.1

Residence Records

YearLocationDetails
September 191829 Charles Street, Waterbury, ConnecticutDavid Thomas Cronan and Helen Smith resided in September 1918 at 29 Charles Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.17
April 193049 Wood Street, Waterbury, ConnecticutDavid Thomas Cronan and Helen Smith resided in April 1930 at 49 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut, with their children, David and Mary. They lived in a three family house. On another floor lived Joshua Mahony and his son, Ernest. This is Helen's sister's (Beatrice Mahony) father-in-law and brother-in-law.1
193149 Wood Street, Waterbury, ConnecticutDavid Thomas Cronan resided in 1931 at 49 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut, Joshua Mahony owned the house and lived there with his son, Ernest, on the second floor. David lived on the first floor with his own family. Mrs. Grace M. Schumm lived on the third floor.20
193453 Wood Street, Waterbury, ConnecticutDavid Thomas Cronan resided in 1934 at 53 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.21
18 May 1934205 Wood Street, Waterbury, ConnecticutDavid Thomas Cronan and Helen Smith resided on 18 May 1934 at 205 Wood Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.23

Citations

  1. [S286] David Cronan household, 1930 United States Federal Census, New Haven, Connecticut, population schedule, Waterbury, ED 5-213, sheet 17B, dwelling 134, family 356.
  2. [S1665] CT State Library-(CT Vital Records)-Index of Marriages, 1897-1968, online www.ctatatelibrarydata.org, Clarence Budd and Mary Cronan; 1941-02-21, Watertown.
  3. [S927] David Cronan, David Cronan 's Death Registration, Deaths in the Town of Waterbury, January 1934-December 1937, Volume 12, Page 84.
  4. [S1666] CT State Library-(CT Vital Records)-Index of Deaths, 1897-1968, online www.ctatatelibrarydata.org, David Cronan; 1934-05-18, Waterbury.
  5. [S302] Ellen Cronan's Death Certificate.
  6. [S927] David Cronan, David Cronan 's Death Registration, Deaths in the Town of Waterbury, January 1934-December 1937, Volume 12, Page 84; shows father as Patrick Cronan of Ireland.
  7. [S927] David Cronan, David Cronan 's Death Registration, Deaths in the Town of Waterbury, January 1934-December 1937, Volume 12, Page 84; shows mother as Mary Madden of Ireland.
  8. [S303] Mary Cronan entry, Birth Certificate, shows age of father as 35 and birthplace of her father David as Waterbury, CT (27 December 1918).
  9. [S161] "WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", David P. Cronan; shows specific birthdate.
  10. [S286] David Cronan household, 1930 United States Federal Census, New Haven, Connecticut, population schedule, Waterbury, ED 5-213, sheet 17B, dwelling 134, family 356, shows age 47.
  11. [S927] David Cronan, David Cronan 's Death Registration, Deaths in the Town of Waterbury, January 1934-December 1937, Volume 12, Page 84; shows birth as 1883 in Waterbury.
  12. [S161] "WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", David P. Cronan; shows wife as Mrs. Helen Cronan.
  13. [S285] David Cronan household, 1920 United States Federal Census, New Haven, Connecticut, population schedule, Waterbury, ED 466, sheet 1B, dwelling 29, family 11.
  14. [S286] David Cronan household, 1930 United States Federal Census, New Haven, Connecticut, population schedule, Waterbury, ED 5-213, sheet 17B, dwelling 134, family 356, shows that David married at age 28 and Helen married at age 23.
  15. [S927] David Cronan, David Cronan 's Death Registration, Deaths in the Town of Waterbury, January 1934-December 1937, Volume 12, Page 84; shows David was married to Helen Smith.
  16. [S614] Interview, Bernice Mahony Healey, 5 November 1994.
  17. [S161] "WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", David P. Cronan.
  18. [S303] Mary Cronan entry, Birth Certificate, shows the occupation of Mary's father as a mason (27 December 1918).
  19. [S320] Interview, Bernice Mahony Healey, 10 December 1996.
  20. [S60] Waterbury Connecticut Street Directory, David P. Cronan; Mahony, Joshua; 1931; Section C, Page 716.
  21. [S60] Waterbury Connecticut Street Directory, David P. Cronan, 1934; Section C, Page 640.
  22. [S927] David Cronan, David Cronan 's Death Registration, Deaths in the Town of Waterbury, January 1934-December 1937, Volume 12, Page 84; shows occupation as a mason.
  23. [S927] David Cronan, David Cronan 's Death Registration, Deaths in the Town of Waterbury, January 1934-December 1937, Volume 12, Page 84; shows address.
  24. [S927] David Cronan, David Cronan 's Death Registration, Deaths in the Town of Waterbury, January 1934-December 1937, Volume 12, Page 84; shows burial place.
  25. [S285] David Cronan household, 1920 United States Federal Census, New Haven, Connecticut, population schedule, Waterbury, ED 466, sheet 1B, dwelling 29, family 11, shows father as David Cronan.
  26. [S286] David Cronan household, 1930 United States Federal Census, New Haven, Connecticut, population schedule, Waterbury, ED 5-213, sheet 17B, dwelling 134, family 356, shows the son of David Cronan as David Cronan.
  27. [S303] Mary Cronan entry, Birth Certificate, shows father as David Cronin (sic) (27 December 1918).
  28. [S286] David Cronan household, 1930 United States Federal Census, New Haven, Connecticut, population schedule, Waterbury, ED 5-213, sheet 17B, dwelling 134, family 356, shows the daughter of David Cronan as Mary Cronan.

Bridget Fitzgerald1,2

F, b. 1803, d. 5 June 1891
Relationship3rd great-grandmother of Taryn Lynn Phelan
           Bridget Fitzgerald was born in 1803 at Ireland..3 She was also known as Brigid.4
     Bridget Fitzgerald married Thomas Drohan on 25 February 1827 at Clashmore Parish, County Waterford, Ireland. Witnesses were John Fitzgerald and Brigid Halloran.5
     Bridget Fitzgerald died on 5 June 1891 at Grallagh, Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland, of debility.2

Family

Thomas Drohan d. b 1890
Children

Citations

  1. [S956] Michael N. O'Connor of Waterford Heritage Services, "Family of Origin Research For John Drohan and Catherine Ryan", shows his mother's name as Brigid Fitzgerald.
  2. [S308] Bridget Drohan, Bridget Drohan's Death Registration.
  3. [S308] Bridget Drohan, Bridget Drohan's Death Registration, shows age 88 years.
  4. [S956] Michael N. O'Connor of Waterford Heritage Services, "Family of Origin Research For John Drohan and Catherine Ryan", shows her name as Brigid Fitzgerald.
  5. [S956] Michael N. O'Connor of Waterford Heritage Services, "Family of Origin Research For John Drohan and Catherine Ryan", Thomas Drohan and Brigid Fitzgerald's marriage record shows they were married on 25 February 1827; Marriage Register M, 1810-1881, Page 34.
  6. [S956] Michael N. O'Connor of Waterford Heritage Services, "Family of Origin Research For John Drohan and Catherine Ryan", shows Mary Drohan as the daughter of Thomas Drohan and Brigid Fitzgerald.
  7. [S956] Michael N. O'Connor of Waterford Heritage Services, "Family of Origin Research For John Drohan and Catherine Ryan", Baptism record shows Thomas Drohan as the son of Thomas Drohan and Brigid Fitzgerald.
  8. [S956] Michael N. O'Connor of Waterford Heritage Services, "Family of Origin Research For John Drohan and Catherine Ryan", Baptism record shows Ellen Drohan as the daughter of Thomas Drohan and Bridget Fitzgerald, baptized on 2 April 1831; original record is found in Ardmore Parish Church Register B, 1823-1833, Page 125.
  9. [S1427] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, Baptism Records Transcript, Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Parish, 1655-1915, : Elenam Drohan; Baptism Date: 2 April 1831; Mother: Brigida Fitzgerald, National Library of Ireland.
  10. [S956] Michael N. O'Connor of Waterford Heritage Services, "Family of Origin Research For John Drohan and Catherine Ryan", John Drohan's marriage record shows the groom's mother as Brigid Fitzgerald.
  11. [S1427] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, Baptism Records Transcript, Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Parish, 1655-1915, : Joannem Drohan; Baptism Date: 4 November 1832; Mother: Brigida Fitzgerald, National Library of Ireland.
  12. [S1651] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, Marriages Transcript, Ardmore and Grange Parish, Waterford and Lismore Diocese, 1655-1915 "Liber Matrimoniorum: Joannes Drohan et Catharina Ryan; 17 februarius 1874. Nomina Parentum~Filius: Thomae Drohan et Brigite Fitzgerald."
  13. [S1244] Brigid Drohan's Baptismal Record: shows mother as Brigid Fitzgerald, 19 April 1844, Irish Family History Foundation.

Bridget Drohan1,2,3

F, b. 1844, d. 1931
FatherThomas Drohan5 d. b 1890
MotherBridget Fitzgerald4 b. 1803, d. 5 Jun 1891
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Taryn Lynn Phelan
           Bridget Drohan was born in 1844 at County Waterford, Ireland..1,6,7 She was baptized on 19 April 1844 at Ardmore Parish, County Waterford, Ireland. Sponsors were John Fitzgerald and Ellen Maher.1 She was also known as Brigid.1
     Bridget Drohan married William Begley, son of John Begley and Mary O'Connor, on 22 February 1873 at Ardmore Parish, Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland. Witnesses were Michael Foley (groom) and Mary Fitzgerald (bride). Officiator was M. Walsh.8,2,9
     Bridget Drohan was an informant to the birth of Eileen Begley, her daughter, on 29 September 1883 at Ballinamona, County Waterford, Ireland; Her mother was an informant to her birth.10,11,12,13 Bridget Drohan was an informant of the death of Bridget Fitzgerald, her mother on 5 June 1891 at Grallagh, Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland; of debility.14
     Bridget Drohan resided in June 1891 at Ballinamona, County Waterford, Ireland.14
     Bridget Drohan resided in November 1892 at Grallagh, County Waterford, Ireland.15 She was an informant of the death of John Drohan, her brother on 24 November 1892 at Grallagh, County Waterford, Ireland..15,16,17
     Bridget Drohan appears as Bridget Begley, age 52, in the census of 1901 at Ballynamona, Ardmore Parish, County Waterford, Ireland,in the household of William Begley as his wife with John Begley, Michael Begley, Mary Ellen Begley, Eileen Begley and William Joseph Begley, their children.2 Bridget Drohan was a farmer in 1901 at Ballynamona, County Waterford, Ireland.2
     Bridget Drohan appears as Bridget Begley, age 66, in the census of 2 April 1911 at Ballynamona, Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland,in the household of William Begley as his wife; Bridget Lynch, a 16 year old gir,l was visiting the family at this time and a farm servant, Michael Connors, age 50, was also enumerated with the Begleys.3
     Bridget Drohan died in 1931.18

Family

William Begley b. c 1841
Children

Census Records

DateLocationMemo
1901Ballynamona, Ardmore Parish, County Waterford, IrelandBridget Drohan appears as Bridget Begley, age 52, in the census of 1901 at Ballynamona, Ardmore Parish, County Waterford, Ireland,in the household of William Begley as his wife with John Begley, Michael Begley, Mary Ellen Begley, Eileen Begley and William Joseph Begley, their children.2
1911Ballynamona, Ardmore, County Waterford, IrelandBridget Drohan appears as Bridget Begley, age 66, in the census of 2 April 1911 at Ballynamona, Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland,in the household of William Begley as his wife; Bridget Lynch, a 16 year old gir,l was visiting the family at this time and a farm servant, Michael Connors, age 50, was also enumerated with the Begleys.3

Residence Records

YearLocationDetails
June 1891Ballinamona, County Waterford, IrelandBridget Drohan resided in June 1891 at Ballinamona, County Waterford, Ireland.14
November 1892Grallagh, County Waterford, IrelandBridget Drohan resided in November 1892 at Grallagh, County Waterford, Ireland.15

Citations

  1. [S1244] Brigid Drohan's Baptismal Record, 19 April 1844, Irish Family History Foundation.
  2. [S771] 1901 Census of Ireland, Waterford County, Town of Ballynamona, Ireland.
  3. [S1015] 2 April 1911 Census of Ireland, Waterford County, Town of Ballynamona, Ireland.
  4. [S1244] Brigid Drohan's Baptismal Record: shows mother as Brigid Fitzgerald, 19 April 1844, Irish Family History Foundation.
  5. [S1244] Brigid Drohan's Baptismal Record: shows father as Thomas Drohan, 19 April 1844, Irish Family History Foundation.
  6. [S1015] 2 April 1911 Census of Ireland, Waterford County, Town of Ballynamona, Ireland, shows age 66 and birthplace as County Waterford.
  7. [S735] Debra Jean McManus Iacono, GEDCOM File for Bridget Drohan Begley, shows that she was about 86 when she died.
  8. [S1272] Marriage Record of William Begley and Brigid Drohan: 22 February 1873.
  9. [S737] Debra Jean McManus Iacono, "Bridget Begley's Group Record."
  10. [S1438] Ireland Civil Births Index: Ellen Begley; Birth: 29 September 1883, Ballinamona, County Waterford, Ireland. (Registered 17 October 1883).
  11. [S1275] Eilen Begley's Baptismal Record, 30 September 1883, Irish Family History Foundation.
  12. [S771] 1901 Census of Ireland, Waterford County, Town of Ballynamona, Ireland, shows age 17 and birthplace as County Waterford.
  13. [S1015] 2 April 1911 Census of Ireland, Waterford County, Town of Ballynamona, Ireland, shows age 24 and birthplace as County Waterford.
  14. [S308] Bridget Drohan, Bridget Drohan's Death Registration.
  15. [S307] John Drohan, John Drohan's Death Registration.
  16. [S1266] Ireland Death Index, 1864-1958: John Drohan (Registration District: Youghal; Oct-Nov-Dec 1892; Volume 4, Page 518, Family History Library Number 101597).
  17. [S997] Family Search Website, online www.pilot.familysearch.org, Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958; John Drohan; Registration District: Youghal; Record Type: Deaths; Registration Date-Quarter: Oct-Dec 1892; Film Number: 101597; Volume 4; Page 518; Digital GS Number: 4200679; Image Number: 00225.
  18. [S735] Debra Jean McManus Iacono, GEDCOM File for Bridget Drohan Begley.
  19. [S771] 1901 Census of Ireland, Waterford County, Town of Ballynamona, Ireland, shows mother as Bridget Begley.
  20. [S1438] Ireland Civil Births Index: Michael Begley; shows mother as Bridget Begley, formerly Drohan.
  21. [S1548] NLI Collection of Catholic Parish Registers, online www.registers.nli.ie, Michal Begley; Natus: 24 Septembris 1875. Nomina Parentum: Gulielmus Begley et Brigida Drohan. Rite fuit baptizatus: 25 Septembris 1875. Vicario: M. Walsh. Patrinis: Thomas Drohan et Margarita Tarrisfy.
  22. [S490] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Michael Begley, 24 September 1875; shows mother as Bridget Drohan.
  23. [S1438] Ireland Civil Births Index: Mary Begley; shows her mother as Bridget Begley, formerly Drohan.
  24. [S490] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Mary Begley; 22 January 1877; shows her mother as Bridget Begley Drohan.
  25. [S1438] Ireland Civil Births Index: Bridget Begley; Mother: Bridget Begley, formerly Drohan.
  26. [S1438] Ireland Civil Births Index: Thomas Begley; shows his mother as Bridget Begley, formerly Drohan.
  27. [S1438] Ireland Civil Births Index: Richard Begley; Mother: Bridget Begley, formerly Drohan.
  28. [S1438] Ireland Civil Births Index: Ellen Begley; shows mother as Bridget Begley, formerly Drohan.
  29. [S1438] Ireland Civil Births Index: William Begley; Mother: Bridget Begley, formerly Drohan.