Ellen Sheil1

#780, b. before 18 August 1858, d. 8 March 1935
Ellen Sheil|b. b 18 Aug 1858\nd. 8 Mar 1935|p780.htm|John Sheil|b. b 18 Jan 1815\nd. 27 Oct 1884|p28.htm|Johanna Morrissey|b. 1821\nd. 22 Dec 1910|p29.htm|William G. Sheil|b. c 1790|p2611.htm|Bridget Furlong|b. c 1794\nd. 1880|p2612.htm|||||||
  • Birth*: Ellen Sheil was born before 18 August 1858 at Kellystown, Adamstown, Wexford, Ireland.1
  • She was the daughter of John Sheil and Johanna Morrissey.1
  • Immigration*: Ellen Sheil immigrated after 1863 to Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and returned to Ireland with 1,100 pounds and plenty of jewelry she got from old ladies she worked for.2
  • Note*: She never married. after 1870.3
  • Occupation*: She was a hotel worker and worked long hours after 1870.4
  • (Witness) Burial: She witnessed the burial of John Sheil after 27 October 1884 at Kellystown, Adamstown, Wexford, Ireland; Gravestone: Erected by Ellen Sheil, In Loving Memory of her father John Sheil, Kellystown, who died October 27th1884, aged 64 years. Also her mother Johanna Sheil, (Alias Morrissey) who died Dec 23rd 1910, aged 89 years. Also her sister Bridget, who died March 7th 1894, aged 60 years. Also her siser Margaret who died May 21st 1927, aged 63 years. Also her brother-in-law Edward Shea, who died March 15th 1928, aged 63 years. Also the above Ellen Sheil, who died March 8th 1935, aged 76 years. Also her brother James Sheil Died 30th Nov 1950, aged 62 years.5
  • Burial*: Ellen Sheil was buried on 8 March 1935 at Kellystown, Adamstown, Wexford, Ireland; Gravestone: Erected by Ellen Sheil, In Loving Memory of her father John Sheil, Kellystown, who died October 27th1884, aged 64 years. Also her mother Johanna Sheil, (Alias Morrissey) who died Dec 23rd 1910, aged 89 years. Also her sister Bridget, who died March 7th 1894, aged 60 years. Also her siser Margaret who died May 21st 1927, aged 63 years. Also her brother-in-law Edward Shea, who died March 15th 1928, aged 63 years. Also the above Ellen Sheil, who died March 8th 1935, aged 76 years. Also her brother James Sheil Died 30th Nov 1950, aged 62 years.6
  • Death*: She died on 8 March 1935 at Kellystown, Adamstown, Wexford, Ireland, although her headstone says 1935, the church records have 1934.7

Citations:

  1. [S80] Letter from Parish Priest Very Reverend Thomas Doyle (Adamstown, Co. Wexford, IRE) to Joanne Frey, 6 Dec 1994; Joanne S. Frey (Ellicott City, Howard, MD, US).
  2. [S80] Letter from Parish Priest Very Reverend Thomas Doyle (Adamstown, Co. Wexford, IRE) to Joanne Frey, 6 Dec 1994; Joanne S. Frey (Ellicott City, Howard, MD, US), Quoted an old lady friend.
  3. [S80] Letter from Parish Priest Very Reverend Thomas Doyle (Adamstown, Co. Wexford, IRE) to Joanne Frey, 6 Dec 1994; Joanne S. Frey (Ellicott City, Howard, MD, US), quoting an old lady friend.
  4. [S80] Letter from Parish Priest Very Reverend Thomas Doyle (Adamstown, Co. Wexford, IRE) to Joanne Frey, 6 Dec 1994; Joanne S. Frey (Ellicott City, Howard, MD, US), quoting old lady friend.
  5. [S39] Interview with Mary Jo Gibson (Halethorpe, MD), by Joanne Frey. , Photograph of gravestone at Kellystown - died 1884 aged 64.
  6. [S39] Interview with Mary Jo Gibson (Halethorpe, MD), by Joanne Frey. , Photograph of gravestone at Kellystown - died 8 Mar 1935 aged 76 years.
  7. [S80] Letter from Parish Priest Very Reverend Thomas Doyle (Adamstown, Co. Wexford, IRE) to Joanne Frey, 6 Dec 1994; Joanne S. Frey (Ellicott City, Howard, MD, US), Headstone has 1935, church records have 1934.
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