Mr. Dugan

Family/Spouse: Ms. Gallagher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 12 Sep 1861, New York City, New York; American Civil War (North) 37th New York Infantry, Co. F Wounded at Battle of Fair Oaks(Seven Pines), VA 31May1862 Discharged for disability 28Oct1862 at Edwards Ferry,MD

Notes:

According to his and his widow's pension record; William and Catherine knew each other since they were "little children." I have been unable to determine when they both came to the US, however, I would assume that they came over with their parents, as they were married in NYC in 1853, or they both came over shortly before their marriage together. William enlisted in the Civil War in 1861 and was wounded (shot in the upper right arm) in 1862 at the battle of Fair Oaks,VA. Upon returning home to NYC and healing from his wound. He moved his family to Pittsburgh,PA. Here he worked as a laborer struggling daily with the pain in his right arm (and weakness-muscle was destroyed when the bullet traveled through his bicep). Upon arrival in Pittsburgh he regularly went by the name Gallagher.
His wife stated in the pension record that the name change was caused by William "not getting along so peaceably with his father as was desirable and getting along very well and affectionately with his mother and her maiden name being Gallagher he my dead husband adapted it and went about under said name of Gallagher yet he enlisted and served in the Northern Army under his true and correct name, that of William Dugan."

The marriage date of July 3 1853 and place of New York City are mentioned in the pension record by Catherine, she also states her maiden name as Granahan (her children's death records write Graham, apparently an error on their part). Also, that as of 1879 they had seven children (6 girls). The oldest is shown in the records of NYC born in Manhattan 1854.

1855 New York Census (Castleton, Richmond Co.,NY):
William Dugan, 23, Ireland, Laborer, 1 year in town.
Catherine Dugan, 25, wife, Ireland
Sarah Dugan, 1, daughter, New York Co.

1860 New York Census (New York City, 15th Ward):
William Dugan, 28, Laborer, Ireland
Catherine Dugan, 30, Ireland
Sarah Dugan, 6, New York
Mary Dugan, 5, New York
John Dugan, 3, New York
Catherine, 1, New York

1870 Penn Census (Pittsburgh PA Ward 14):
William Galeger, 37, laborer, Ireland
Cath, 40, keeping house, Ireland
Sarah, 15, NY
Mary, 13, NY
John, 11, NY
Kate, 9, NY
Eliza, 7, NY
Maggie, 5, NY
Mollie, 3, NY
Bridget, 3/12, PA (January)

1880 Penn Census (Pittsburgh PA Ward 14):
Wm Gallagher, 49, Laborer, cripple, Ireland
Kate Gallagher, 49, wife, keeping house, Ireland
Jno Gallager, 20, son, Laborer, New York
Lizzie, 18, daughter, Domestic Servant, New York
Maggie, 14, daughter, At school, New York
Anna, 13, daughter, at school, Penna
Josephine, 8, son, at school, Penna


Died:
Pneumonitis (7 days)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146159722/william-dugan

William married Catherine Granahan on 3 Jul 1853 in New York City, New York. Catherine (daughter of Richard Granahan and Ann Braden) was born in 1830 in Ireland; died on 23 Feb 1898 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
pension record states, William had 7 children (six girls) as of April 1879. All other children accounted for, so I assume Sarah must have died before 1879.

Notes:

Died:
Acute Cholecystitis

Mary married Seth Clover Rogers on 11 Oct 1876 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Seth (son of Hamilton Rogers and Martha White) was born on 24 Mar 1851 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 1 Jan 1923 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Occupation: Foreman
Lived in New Kensington,PA

John D. Gallagher was the son of Catherine and William Gallagher. When he was 10 years old he moved to Pittsburgh. He was an employee of Excelsior Flint Glass Co., and when the company moved to New Kensington (Westmoreland County, Pa) from it's original Pittsburgh location, he moved with it. Mr. Gallagher died from complications resulting from an operation. He was survived by his wife and 3 sisters, one of whom was Mrs. Seth Clover (Mary Agnes) Rogers, of 622 Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.

Died:
Hemorrhage, Gangrenous condition of same

Notes:

Living at the Woodville State Asylum in 1920, died there as well. She outlived all 7 of her children (in 1900 there were three still living. The last was John who died in 1918).

Died:
Influenza (6 days)
Death record shows father as James (informant is the Woodville State Asylum)

Catherine married Jacob Edward Speilman, Jr. in ca 1876. Jacob was born on 3 Mar 1858 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland; died on 24 Jan 1900 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Carcinoma of stomach (3 years)

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
General Tuberculosis and Exhaustion

Maggie married Madison H. Bragdon on 14 Feb 1888 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Madison was born on 3 Mar 1853 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Aug 1897; was buried in Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1870 census shown as Mollie, 1880 census shown as Anna. 1900 census Maggie Bragdon (d/o Wm and Catherine Gallagher) living in same house as James and Laura at 46 Stobo St.,Pittsburgh,PA.
Death record of sister, Josephine Gallagher (Jan1899), shows last residence as 46 Stobo Stree, Pittsburgh,PA


Died:
Chronic Endocarditis (Heart Failure)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146159630/laura-kenney

Laura married James Colin Kenney on 12 Oct 1884 (St. Agnes Church 14th Ward) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. James (son of James Kenney and Mary Ann Shearn) was born on 20 Jul 1866 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Apr 1927 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Northside Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Paralysis (4 months)

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married Charles Tattersall Ingham about 1900. Charles was born on 21 Jan 1876 in Pennsylvania; died on 19 Aug 1960 in Titusville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elliott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Electrician - Chief Engineer Duquesne Light Co.

Notes:

Died:
Labor Pneumonia (7 days)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Electrician

Edna married John Callan on 1 Jun 1903 in Mahoning County, Ohio. John was born about 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Drowned in Monongahlea River

Family/Spouse: Earl Frederick George. Earl (son of Frederick H. George and Margaret E. Bradley) was born on 27 Oct 1894 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 25 Feb 1940 in O'Hare Twp, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in United Cemeteries, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Garrett in 1913 in West Virginia. Margaret was born on 25 Dec 1897 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 25 Apr 1933 in West Etna, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Meningitis

Family/Spouse: George Henry McKenzie. George was born on 1 Jan 1899 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Jun 1974 in Penn Hills Twp, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117351552/margaret_florence-doyle

Margaret married Edward Francis Doyle on 29 Nov 1920 in Brooke County, West Virginia. Edward (son of Edward Doyle and Ellen Loughran) was born on 15 May 1899 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Dec 1942 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Architect

Family/Spouse: Helen Louise Reid. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Baldwin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Scarlet Fever

Notes:

Died:
Intestinal Disease

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army

William married Earlena Catherine Cole on 22 Jul 1942 in California, and was divorced in Aug 1972 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Earlena was born on 15 Aug 1926 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; died on 18 May 1986 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92781334/florence_theresa-myers

Florence married Vincent Edward Myers in 1943 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Vincent (son of Archie Earl Myers and Hannah Allen) was born on 7 Jun 1920 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Sep 1986 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 10 Jul 1943, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; World War II (US) US Marine Crops Overseas 04Sep1944-2Mar1946 5th Engr. Battallion, 5th Mar.Div., Iwo Jima Honorably Discharged 21May1946, Great Lakes, Illinois

Family/Spouse: Madeline Mase. Madeline was born on 11 Oct 1927 in Pennsylvania; died in 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: O'Neill. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DEACON DONALD P. on Aug. 31, 2007, age 77 yrs, formerly of Medford, NJ, husband of Kathleen; father of Gerald and Terrance Doyle, both of Phila, and the late Donald; stepfather of John Bloxsom, Brian Bloxsom and Kathleen Barber. 12 grand-children, 3 great grandchildren, brother of Eileen Holtz and Maureen Olszewski of Phila. Mass Wed. 12 Noon at St. Mary of the Lakes Church, Medford. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Medford. Viewing from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Church.
LECHNER FUNERAL HOME

Published on Philly.com on Sept. 2, 2007

Notes:

The Philadelphia Inquirer; Friday, July 27, 2012:
EILEEN M. (nee Doyle), July 23, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Loving mother of Barbara, Lawrence, Bruce, David (Ann), Diane, and the late Robert and Richard (Hillary). Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday eve, 6 to 9 P.M., at GUCKIN FUNERAL MANSION, 3320-40 "G" St. (Parking on Premises). Viewing also Tuesday, 8:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10 A.M. at Nativity BVM Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Robert A. Holz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Pat noted in a genforum in 1998 "I too am looking for relatives of Laura Gallagher, who married James Kenney in Pittsburgh, Pa. They had nine children, my mother Florence was the youngest, family stories tell that, at the time of sailing to this country, thier parents met on board a ship that sunk, they were saved and were married shortly after. I assume that this ship sunk either in the 1850's, any Gallaghers know anything about that? Thanks for you help. Pat" ---I would assume it must have been the parents of James or Laura as they were both born in Pitts in the 1860's




Patricia A. Schroeder (nee Doyle), age 71 of Burlington Twp., passed away into God's loving and eternal care on Friday, February 16, 2007 at home with her loving family by her side. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pat lived in the Willingboro-Burlington area for the last twenty-six years. Many of Pat's interests were reading, crossword puzzles, crafts, flower arranging and gardening and especially geneology. Wife of the late Charles R. Schroeder. She is survived by her two daughters, Theresa (Curtis) Shinn of Riverton and Patricia (Mark Harris) Carson of Cumming, GA and her two sons, Robert (Diane) Schroeder of Camden, DE and Timothy Schroeder of Burlington. Also her brother, Donald (Kathleen) Doyle of Vineland and her sisters, Eileen Holtz and Maureen (the late Bill) Olszewski, both of Philadelphia. Pat is also the grandmother of Sarah, Brian (Tisha), Becky, Bobbie, Matthew and Andrew and great-grandmother of Avril.

The fuenral will be held on Thursday at 10 AM from the DENNISON-McGEE FUNERAL HOME, 869 Beverly Rd., Burlington. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM at All Saints Church, High Street, Burlington. Interment will be in Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home

Patricia married Charles Robert Schroeder on 22 Oct 1955. Charles was born on 4 Dec 1931 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Jul 2000 in New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Richard Collazo. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OLSZEWSKI
MARUEEN C., Jan. 16, 2013. Wife of the late William. Mother of Diane and Mary Levasseur and the late Maureen and Joseph. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9 A.M. GUCKIN FUNERAL MANSION, 3320-40 ``G' St. (Parking on Premises). Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Int. private.
(Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jan. 18, 2013).


Diane and Mary: I will remember your mother's energy - always a life of the party at Grandmom's, her passion regarding her convictions and her beautiful smile. My most sincerest condolences to each of you and all Aunt Maureen's grandchildren and great grandchildren - she will be missed. God bless you all through this sad time. Love, Colleen (Doyle) Wetzell - 1/18/2023 (Legacy.com Guestbook)

Maureen married Joseph Felix Levasseur about 1960. Joseph was born on 14 May 1941 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 8 Sep 1976 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Jack Sammons. Robert was born on 5 Oct 1938 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Oct 2001 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maureen married William Olszewski about 1970. William was born on 8 Sep 1941; died on 14 Feb 2007 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Contact Info: mblack@lhtot.com

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sergeant Gerald John Reif. Gerald was born on 15 Jan 1948 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Oct 2023 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico; was buried in Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Beechnox. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward McManus. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Linda Marie Shuster. Linda was born on 23 Feb 1964 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Mar 2016 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jeff Wilson. Jeff was born on 9 Oct 1962 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Feb 2011 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MaryEllen Levasseur age 54 passed away peacefully on July 5, 2020. She was the loving daughter of the late Maureen and William Olszewski. She was predeceased by her siblings Maureen, Diane and Joseph Levasseur. MaryEllen is the beloved espy of Banessa Mojica. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Myranda Gonzalez, nieces Autumn McManus, Kristal Levasseur, nephews William Levasseur, Michael Levasseur, Jeff Wilson, Joseph Levasseur, close friends Dottie, Lisa, Brian, Rema, Christy, Jackie, Eileen and Denise. MaryEllen worked for over 20 years for the US Post Office. In her spare time she enjoyed softball, bowling, darts, dancing, bingo, listening to music, painting and going to broadway shows and casinos, but what she loved most of all was spending time with close family and friends. MaryEllen’s family would like to thank her medical team for their hard work, compassion and care. They are Temple University Hospital Medical Team, Dr. Panamanabhan, Dr. Quentin, Dr. BochII, Dr. Yanel, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Dr. Wise, Immediate Home Health, Dr. Hoen, Bill Armstrong, Abdul Sam, Chaplin Tatiana, Jefferson Health, Lisa Gentry, Charlena Ward, out reach organizations Breathing Room Foundation Care Bridge and Unite F. For Her. Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family Monday, July 13, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 PM at Lambie Funeral Home 8000 Rowland Avenue (At Rhawn Street. A service to celebrate her life and a time to share memories, will be held Monday at 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the family’s request. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in MaryEllen’s name to Food for the Hungry 1224 E. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034-1102 would be appreciated. All social distancing rules will be followed and mask are required. Thank You

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Neal with high certainty the son of Maureen and adopted by the Hoffman's, after Maureen's husband, Joseph, went to Vietnam 1965 and before she married Wm Olszewski. Through DNA testing found the close link between Jeff Wilson Jr and Neal's daughter, Deanna Hoffman (half 1st cousins - 434cM across 17 segments). Jeff the son of Maureen's daughter, Diane.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Contact Info: chalet_mueller@yahoo.com Tracy Clark Mueller; Address:
  New Jersey

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Published Obituary
Joel William Burdett, aged 2 months, passed peacefully in the arms of his loving mother on the evening of June 26, 2012 at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Joel came into this world much earlier than planned on April 24, 2012 in Shenandoah, Texas and weighed at birth 1 pound, 12 ounces.
Joel put up a tough fight with every issue that was put in his path and bounced back more times than anyone expected. In the end, there were too many obstacles for his little body to handle.
He found comfort in holding his mother’s finger and listening to her voice every day. His favorite game was peek-a-boo, and he seemed to enjoy keeping his doctors and nurses on their toes. He will be missed by all who knew him and those who prayed for him all across the country.
Joel William was the son of Andrew and Rebecca (Walker) Burdett of New Caney, Texas. He is also survived by his half-brother, Drew Burdett; his maternal grandparents, William and Kathleen Walker, of Conroe, Texas; and his paternal grandparents, James and Anna Burdett, of Geneseo, New York.
In lieu of flowers, we would be honored if you would direct donations to the Ronald McDonald House in your area, as they allowed us to spend all the time we wanted with our little peanut.



Notes from Joel's Mother:
I kept a journal of thoughts for Joel, sort of like letters to him. It's the same journal where I kept copious notes regarding his day to day progress, so when the doctors did rounds I really felt a part of things. I sang the Sunshine song, played peek-a-boo, and held his hand for hours on end. Joel was my life.

Andrew has been the rock, the glue that kept us all stable. He lifted our family in our darkest times and always kept hope alive. He was always there with unrelenting love and support, gave Joel "pep talks" before surgeries, and provided great comfort to every member of our family.

Joel was blessed to have a big brother. But Drew's not just any big brother, he's the best big brother a baby could ever hope to have. He accepted Joel into his heart with open arms. It's so fitting that Drew should share a picture with Joel of R2-D2 and C-3PO from Star Wars. Unable to speak, R2-D2 communicates through a series of beeps and alarms like Joel did, and C-3PO understands and guards over him, just like Drew did. This brother's love was undeniable.

Joel was also blessed to have terrific grandparents, both near and far. They rallied around us, surpassing all others with their love and support. This love can only be described as unconditional. Their presence brought comfort to young Joel as well as provided sturdy support for us as parents as we faced insurmountable obstacles. Their selflessness and time communicated volumes to all of us. Their devotion was clear.

In addition to those at the service, Joel has extended family and friends who have lovingly provided support from across the miles.

No one can deny the overwhelming effect this small child had on all who touched his life. Starting his journey in The Woodlands, Joel melted the hearts of the doctors, nurses, and staff. Even after he'd left their care, they reached out to him and his family. When Joel was transferred to the facility downtown, he managed to soften the hearts of a new medical staff, who day after day witnessed the incredibly brave journey of a boy too young for this world. He defeated the odds and broke more barriers than anyone could imagine. His days with us have been truly divine. In his darkest days, he fought through and stayed strong; his strength enabling us as a family to survive another loss in our lives. An infant of only a few pounds, Joel provided support to us as we grieved, thus helping us to pull through and prepare for what was to come. But as days went by, Joel's spirit could no longer be contained in his frail young body.

Joel's time with us was brief yet equally profound. He has touched our lives and made us all better people in the eyes of God. And for that, we must be truly grateful.