Jane Connolly and family

[PKProbert]

Jane Connolly was born in 1871 in Felling, County Durham. Her parents Colin and Ann Connolly also had Patrick (1863-?), Mary (1865-1946), James (1876-?) and three deceased sons (two Johns and a Thomas).

Jane married Francis Dixon in 1905. Did they remain in Felling? Also, who were Francis’s parents and did Jane and Francis have children?

We believe Francis may have been born in 1863 in Gateshead and that he died in 1924 in Gateshead. But not sure about this.

An elderly family member has told us that Jane have re-married, to Michael O’Shea in 1928 in Gateshead. But where did they live and did they have children?

We’re also looking for information on Jane’s brother James Connolly, born 1876 in Felling, County Durham. Did he marry and have children and when and where did he die? The 1901 census has a James Connolly, age 25, who was a colliery labourer, which may be him.

Any help with these queries would be much appreciated.

PKProbert

[suemalings]

I looked at the index of the 1921 census and see there is a Jane and Francis Dixon living in the parish of Heworth, Durham. The only other person on this return is Charles. If you pay £2.50 you can look at the full entry. £3.50 will give you the actual written sheet. I cannot find anything on the 1911 census,

[grisel]

Family search have in Heworth in 1911, Mrs F Dixon b 1872,Frank Dixon,1867 bar manager, son Matthew 1893, brother in law James Connolly 1876. Does this seem possible?
You would really need to check the 1905 marriage record to see Francis's father's name and if Francis had been married before.

[grisel]

Family search have in Heworth in 1911, Mrs F Dixon b 1872,Frank Dixon,1867 bar manager, son Matthew 1893, brother in law James Connolly 1876. Does this seem possible?
You would really need to check the 1905 marriage record to see Francis's father's name and if Francis had been married before.

Bar manager Frank can be found with wife Mary in 1901 - so Mrs F Dixon on 1911 could be Mary or possibly Jane if Mary had died before 1905.

[Pam Downes]

Jane Connolly was born in 1871 in Felling, County Durham. Her parents Colin and Ann Connolly also had Patrick (1863-?), Mary (1865-1946), James (1876-?) and three deceased sons (two Johns and a Thomas).

Jane married Francis Dixon in 1905. Did they remain in Felling? Also, who were Francis’s parents and did Jane and Francis have children?

Based on the area in which the births were registered, only two probables showing on
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...ates/login.asp
which gives mother's maiden name on entries before 1912.
Lizzie Ann Dixon birth registered March quarter 1905 and Geoffrey Dixon December quarter 1907, both Sunderland registration district. Mother's name Connolly. In 1911 census they seem to be with parents John and Margaret Dixon, living in Sunderland.

An elderly family member has told us that Jane have re-married, to Michael O’Shea in 1928 in Gateshead. But where did they live and did they have children?

Simple maths would have told you the answer - highly unlikely because in 1928 Jane would have been 57.

[Megan Roberts]

An elderly family member has told us that Jane have re-married, to Michael O’Shea in 1928 in Gateshead. But where did they live and did they have children?



PKProbert

Jane Dixon married Michael O'Shea in Qtr 3 1928 in Gateshead Vol 10A Page 1805.

Widows or divorcees marriages are nearly always listed under their previous married name.


A widowed Jane O'Shea born on 7 May 1872 was living at 8 Perkins Memoral Cottages, Chester-Le-Street, County Durham in the 1939 Register.

A Michael O'Shea born in 1870 died in 1936 in Chester-Le-Street, County Durham.

A 71 year old Jane O'Shea died in 1944 in Durham Central Registration district.

[suemalings]

The only entry I could find for a birth for Matthew in 1893 was in Haltwhistle. Mother's maiden name - Thompson. There is a marriage entre for Mary Thompson to Robert Dixon in Haltwhistle in 1891.

[grisel]

I think Matthew may be Matthew Burnett Dixon b Gateshead 1891 mmn Burnett

[Megan Roberts]

1881 Census - Leemans Cottage, Crow Hall Lane, Heworth, Gateshead, Durham
Piece 5029 Folio 86 Page 22
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Birth year Occupation Birth place
Colin Connelly Head Married 1845 Chemical works labourer Ireland
Ann Connelly Wife Married 1845 - Ireland
Patrick Connelly Son Single 1865 Stone quarryman Ireland
Jane Connelly Daughter Single 1872 Scholar Felling, Durham
James Connelly Son Single 1876 - Felling, Durham
Charles Brannan Lodger Single 1858 Chemical works labourer Ireland

From this census, based on Patrick’s age, that it is probable that Ann and Colin married in Ireland.
Colin Connolly died 1883 aged 42 in Gateshead registration district – Qtr 3 Vol 10A Page 429


1891 Census - Makepeace Terrace, Heworth, Gateshead, Durham
Piece 4173 Folio 118 Page 47
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Birth year Occupation Birth place
Ann Connolly Head Widow 1842 - Ireland
Jane Connolly Daughter Single 1871 Domestic servant Felling, Durham
James Connolly Son - 1876 General labourer Felling, Durham
Charles Brannan Brother Single 1852 General labourer Ireland

From this census we can see that Ann’s maiden name was Brannan.


1901 Census - 2, Makepeace Terrace, Felling, Heworth, Gateshead, Durham
Piece 4749 Folio 25 Page 42
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Birth year Occupation Birth place
Ann Connoley Head Widow 1842 - Ireland
Jane Connoley Daughter Single 1874 Domestic servant Durham
James Connoley Son Single 1876 Colliery labourer above ground Durham
Charles Brannan Uncle Single 1845 Colliery labourer above ground Ireland


1911 Census - 6 Split Crow Lane Felling on Tyne, Heworth, Durham
RG14PN30405 RG78PN1747 RD557 SD1 ED14 SN200
First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Birth year Occupation Birth place
Frank Dixon Head Married 1867 Manager bar Durham Heworth
Mrs F Dixon Wife Married 1872 - Durham Heworth
Mathew Dixon Son Single 1893 Miner's putter Durham Heworth
James Connolly Brother in law - 1876 Labourer Durham Heworth
Sarah Tuigley Servant Single 1884 Servant Durham Heworth

The census shows that Frank and Mrs F had been married for 5 years and had no children. There are no Dixon / Connolly births in County Durham between 1911-1921.

1921 Census - Heworth, Durham
Francis Dixon 1867
Jane Dixon 1873
And someone called Charles.

Frank Dixon married Mary Burnett 5 Sept 1888 in Gateshead. His father was Robert Dixon, and her’s Matthew Burnett.

I think that this is the 1881 census for Frank Dixon: Sq Houses, Heworth, Gateshead, Durham: Piece 5029 Folio 48 Page 2
Robert Dixon Head Married Male 37 1844 Miner (coal) Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland
Francis Dixon Wife Married Female 34 1847 - Windy Nook, Durham
Frank Dixon Son Single Male 14 1867 Screener (coal) Windy Nook, Durham
John Dixon Son Single Male 11 1870 Scholar Windy Nook, Durham
Sarah Lizzie Dixon Daughter Single Female 8 1873 Scholar Windy Nook, Durham
Grace Dixon Daughter twin Single Female 5 1876 Scholar Windy Nook, Durham
Mary Ann Dixon Daughter twin Single Female 5 1876 Scholar Windy Nook, Durham
Francis Dixon Daughter Single Female 3 1878 - Windy Nook, Durham

[Jomot1]

Just to add to the above, the 1901 census mentioned by grisel at post #4 has them living at the Bay Horse Inn, Felling, where Francis/Frank is the Inn Keeper aged 34, and Mary is 30 - both born Heworth. Their children are Robert 11, Matthew B 9, Margaret 4, and Francis 2m ( think this should be Frances, and that she died later the same year).

In 1911 Robert 21 and Margaret 13 appear to be with their widowed grandmother, Frances.

There is a death in Gateshead district in 1904 of a Mary Dixon aged 34, which is probably Francis/Frank's first wife.