Michael O'Dea1

M, b. July 5, 1839, d. December 20, 1865
Father*John O'Dea1 b. circa 1794, d. circa 1840
Mother*Sarah Ryan1 b. 1801, d. August 14, 1886
     Michael O'Dea was born on July 5, 1839 in Kilteely In the Parish of Aglishcormick, County Limerick. Godparents were Thomas McGrath and Bridget McGrath.1 He was the son of John O'Dea and Sarah Ryan.1 Michael O'Dea died on December 20, 1865 in Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 26. The death record lists Michael's parents as John and Sarsh Ryan Day. He was a bootmaker and died of scarlet fever.2
     He immigrated with Sarah Ryan on June 12, 1849 to Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Sarah and her family arrived on the Ocean Star. It is possible that Sarah's brother, William, accompanied her as well. There are a number of other Days listed in the manifest.3 Michael O'Dea witnessed the baptism of Anastasia O'Dea on March 11, 1860 in Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.2 Michael O'Dea witnessed the baptism of John O'Dea on September 24, 1864 in Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.2

Residence

June 1, 1855Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts4
June 23, 1860Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts5
ChartsPater Familias O'Dea Descendant Chart (Indented)
Matthew (Darby) O'Dea Descendant Chart (Indented)
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S38] Kilteely Catholic Church, Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915.
  2. [S717] New England Historical Genealogical Society.
  3. [S391] National Archives Microfilm Publication Passenger List, by Ancestry.com.
  4. [S716] June 1, 1855 Census Record, Provo, Utah.
  5. [S705] June 23, 1860 Census Record, Provo, Utah.