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James Donaghy - New Jersey
« on: Saturday 31 December 11 01:58 GMT (UK) »
Hello everyone,

James Donaghy was born about 1882 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland. He also lived in Muirkirk, Ayrshire.

James died 5th December 1947 in New Jersey leaving a wife, daughter (*) and two sons, (*)the eldest was in the American Forces during the war.

Jamie also had made a visit to Muirkirk at some point.

I would like to hear from anyone who may have information of the decendants of James.

Regards
Charles



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Re: James Donaghy - New Jersey
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 31 December 11 11:04 GMT (UK) »
Hi Charles,

Happy New Year to You

If you could give exact birth dates for the children, they can be checked against the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) which may show them if they died after 1962 ish when the index was fully up and running.


This looks like the husband of the daughter.

Vincent Brown
Born 27th January 1906 and died 6 March 1997
Last Residence: 08724  Brick, Ocean, New Jersey.
SSN issued: New Jersey (Before 1951

Coincidentally arrived in the USA on the same ship as the Donaghy family.

Vincent P Brown. Born 1906 Alloa. Scotland and aged 20 years.
Departed - Glasgow, Scotland arrived New York on SS California 31 st May 1926
Travelled with a brother Arthur both going to another brother Joseph Brown. 548 6 th Avenue. Brooklyn. New York.

Anc tree is showing for this family.


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Re: James Donaghy - New Jersey
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 31 December 11 11:18 GMT (UK) »
Vincent P Brown

Burial: Saint Marys of the Lake Cemetery Lakewood Ocean County New Jersey.

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Re: James Donaghy - New Jersey
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 31 December 11 11:40 GMT (UK) »
The family were in Hudson in 1930 so guessing this could be a possibility for James but an exact birth date would help confirm.  ???  Would James also have the initial "P" after his father ?

James Donaghy
Born 4 November 1915 and died August 1979.
Last Residence and Benefit  07306  Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey.
SSN issued: New Jersey (Before 1951)

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Re: James Donaghy - New Jersey
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 31 December 11 21:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi Sandra,

Thank you very much for your quick reply and information.

The information I posted was taken from the Muirkirk Advertiser of 1947.

James would have known my Great Grandfather Charles when he lived in Muirkirk.

James Donaghy when living in New Jersey used to send poetry to the Muirkirk Advertiser.

I am researching any poetry James wrote/published, and perhaps one of his descendants may have information?

Regards and a happy new year to all

Charles

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Re: James Donaghy - New Jersey
« Reply #5 on: Monday 28 August 17 04:00 BST (UK) »
Hello,
I am the granddaughter of Rose Donaghy (James's daughter) and Vincent Brown. I am in possession of original poetry from both Rose and James. I inherited it along with their sheet music collection from my grandfather Vincent because of all the grandchildren, I am a professional pianist myself (like Rose). I would love to hear more about your interest in his poetry?
~Lurana Brown

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Re: James Donaghy - New Jersey
« Reply #6 on: Monday 28 August 17 16:31 BST (UK) »
Hello Lurana, wow, what a surprise! my original post was back in 2011
My great grandfather Charles Paterson Bell (1862-1937) would have known your great grandfather James Donaghy! Charles was a school teacher in Muirkirk.
My grandfather, father, and I all come from Muirkirk, I live in Leeds, Yorkshire.
I have great Passion for my Roots of Muirkirk, especially social history and Poems, they give a wonderful insight into every day life.

TODDLIN’ DOON THE BRAE

Yestreen a puir auld beggar man
  Cam toddlin’ doon the brae,
His feet were sair, his face was wan,
  His shaggy beard was grey.
Some whaips o’ boys were playin’ there,
  Wha’d nae mair sense than kye,
Foe sneers and jeers they didna spare
  As he gaed hirplin’ by.

The puir auld man had heard their crack,
  An’, slowly turnin’ roon’,
  Tae that hauf-glaikit, senseless pack
He read a lecture soun’;
  ‘Oh boys,’ he said, ‘I’m way tae see
  Ye stop yer hairmless play
Tae rile a puir auld man like me
  Wha’s toddlin’ doon the brae.’

‘This life,’ said he ‘is yae lang brae
  We a’ maun toddle doon;’ wee,
  Ha’e a’ their pairts tae play,
An’ you, my boys, are just like me,
  Ye’re toddlin’ doon the brae.’

‘The sky sae blue that smiles on you
  Yince looked as fair on me,
An’ visions bright that meet yer view,
  I yince masel’ could see.
Ye’re on the road that I ha’e trod
  This mony a lang, lang day;
Tho’ braid’s yer back an’’ licht yer load,
 Ye’re toddlin’ doon the brae.

‘The road, I’m share, tae you looks fair,
  But oh, ye little ken
There’s kittle places here an’ there
  That try the best o’ men.   
So when ye meet wi’ yin like me
  Wha’s feeble, auld and grey,
Jist whisper tae yersel, that he
  Is toddlin’ doon the brae.’

‘I hope ye’ll no, be angry noo,
  If I’ve been kind o’ snell;
God grant your troubles may be few,
  For I’ve had lots masel.’
Then, as the boys gaed ower the stile
  I heard the wanderer say,
‘May fortune smile on you the while
  Ye’re toddlin’ doon the brae.’

Weel cowed, they a’ gaed slinkin’ hame,
  An’ pleased was I tae see
On every face a look o’ shame,
  A tear in every e’e.
Then, turnin’ slowly roon’ again,
  The auld man went his way,
An’, limpin’ on through wind an’ rain,
  Gaed toddle’ doon the brae.

"Toddlin' doon the brae" poem by James Donaghy is so funny - but sadly true of life!

It would be absolutely wonderful if, perhaps you could share your great grandfathers poems.

I have more information of your great grandfather James, but unfortunately I cant seem to attach photos taken from a book that I have. I know how to send attachments by email.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards
Charles



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Re: James Donaghy - New Jersey
« Reply #7 on: Monday 28 August 17 19:39 BST (UK) »
Hello Charles,
This is wonderful, and I would love to share his poems and any other items of interest with you! It would be a great joy for me to exchange information and poetry about him. It would be good if we could take this conversation into email and off of this public board. I live near Chicago, Illinois in the US but did visit Scotland as a child with my family. I am new to this site---I just came across your post last night while searching for information about my family and joined it in order to reply---so I'm not sure how to proceed, since posting personal email addresses is probably not ideal. I can be found on Facebook ("Lurana Brown") if that is convenient, or please advise if you know how this site connects people privately?
Many thanks,
Lurana