Author Topic: Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut  (Read 1761 times)

Offline City Hall

  • RootsChat Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 248
  • Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
    • View Profile
Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut
« on: Sunday 10 January 16 17:54 GMT (UK) »
Hi all, I have found a death notice, partially visible, in The Bridgeport Post newspaper on 5th June 1962 for Hugh J Gallagher, of 104 Ruane Street, Fairfield CN. Can anyone find any other death notices or obituaries for this gentleman, or indeed any other information.
I'm fairly sure I have located him in the 1910 US census, boarding at 189 West 15th Street NY with 2 of his brothers.
I then located him in the 1940 US census living at 104 Ruane Street with his wife Sarah and 2 children.
And now his death notice at the same address.
Any additional information or help would be greatly appreciated.
He was my Grandfather's brother.
Thanks.
Paul.

Online aghadowey

  • RootsChat Honorary
  • RootsChat Marquessate
  • *******
  • Posts: 51,340
    • View Profile
Re: Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 10 January 16 18:40 GMT (UK) »
Can you post a link to the bit you did find?

Strangely enough, I used to live off Ruane Street in the mid-60s and just last night decided to search online for my old house and school  :)
Away sorting out DNA matches... I may be gone for some time many years!

Online aghadowey

  • RootsChat Honorary
  • RootsChat Marquessate
  • *******
  • Posts: 51,340
    • View Profile
Re: Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 10 January 16 18:56 GMT (UK) »
This might be the notice you found? It might be the only newspaper notice- he died sometime on Sunday so perhaps arrangements weren't finalised in time for Monday's paper.

Bridgeport Post, 5 June 1962
Hugh J. Gallagher Services for Hugh J. Gallagher, SO[?], of 104 Ruane street, Fairfield, who died Sunday, will take place tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. Robert E. Hennessy the funeral home. 2936 Main street, and at S[?] o'clock in St. Thomas church, Fairfield, with a solemn requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery.

I did find one birth announcement for a grandchild in March 1962.
Away sorting out DNA matches... I may be gone for some time many years!

Offline City Hall

  • RootsChat Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 248
  • Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
    • View Profile
Re: Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 10 January 16 19:14 GMT (UK) »
Hi Aghadowey, I tried to attach the snippet I found but failed miserably.But I think it is the same one you have found. Can you send me a link to the birth announcement?

Thanks.
Paul.


Offline shellyesq

  • Moderator
  • RootsChat Marquessate
  • ********
  • Posts: 13,626
    • View Profile
Re: Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 10 January 16 19:24 GMT (UK) »
You can't put images on any of the lookup requests boards, so that may be the problem.

I found a more detailed obituary in the Bridgeport Telegram.  If you want me to send you a copy, send me a PM with your e-mail address.


Offline City Hall

  • RootsChat Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 248
  • Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
    • View Profile
Re: Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 10 January 16 21:50 GMT (UK) »
Thanks RJ, a lot of new information.

Regards,
Paul.

Offline City Hall

  • RootsChat Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 248
  • Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
    • View Profile
Re: Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut
« Reply #7 on: Monday 11 January 16 14:25 GMT (UK) »
Shelly, PM sent and thank you for your help.
RJ, I have now looked through all your links, thanks again. Great information.
I didn't know that Hugh had married twice and that his first wife was called Annie (McHugh) Gallagher. Can I ask you where you found the information that Annie's maiden name was McHugh?
My Aunt, a Gallagher, married a McHugh, my uncle by marriage a long time after Hugh's first marriage, so it appears the cycle and circle of life continues in that part of rural County Donegal.

Paul.

Offline RJ137

  • RootsChat Aristocrat
  • ******
  • Posts: 2,712
    • View Profile
Re: Hugh Gallagher died 3rd June 1962 Connecticut
« Reply #8 on: Monday 11 January 16 17:11 GMT (UK) »
Can I ask you where you found the information that Annie's maiden name was McHugh?


In the obit for their son James F.

"Mr. Gallagher was born in Bridgeport, on June 4, 1922, to the late Hugh and Annie McHugh Gallagher,..."