James Joseph O'Shea (11) & Mary Ahern

1. James¹ Shea was born in probably Cahersiveen, Ireland, and died 09 September 1899 in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. He married Mary O'Leary 25 January 1845 in Firies Parish, Diocese of Kerry, Ireland, daughter of Dennis O'Leary and Johanna McCarthy. She was born in Ireland, and died in Ireland.

Children of James Shea and Mary O'Leary are:

+ 2 i. Roger² Shea, born in County Kerry, Ireland; died in MA.

+ 3 ii. Margaret Shea, born in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland.

4 iii. Thadeus Shea, born in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died in Australia.

5 iv. John Shea, born Abt. 10 March 1849 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died in probably before August 1854 in County Kerry, Ireland.

6 v. Hannah Shea, born Abt. 05 May 1850 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died October 1927 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland.

7 vi. Ty Shea, born Abt. 31 August 1851 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland.

+ 8 vii. Dennis William Shea, born Abt. 20 February 1852 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 27 April 1915 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA.

+ 9 viii. John Shea, born Abt. 09 August 1854 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died Aft. 1920 in NY.

10 ix. Mary Shea, born Abt. 13 January 1856 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died in probably before June 1860 in County Kerry, Ireland.

+ 11 x. James Joseph O'Shea, born Abt. 29 June 1857 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 1935 in Muckross, County Kerry, Ireland.

12 xi. Jeremiah "Jerry" Shea, born Abt. 21 December 1858 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died Abt. 1874 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland.

13 xii. Patrick Shea, born Abt. 21 December 1858 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died Abt. 1879 in Ireland.

+ 14 xiii. Mary Ann Shea, born Abt. 17 June 1860 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died in Australia.

+ 15 xiv. Michael J. Shea, born Abt. 31 August 1862 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died Abt. 1907 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA.

2. Roger² Shea (James¹) was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and died in MA. He married Mary Sullivan, daughter of Daniel Sullivan and Julia O'Leary. She was born in MA.

Children of Roger Shea and Mary Sullivan are:

16 i. Etta³ Shea, born in MA; died Bef. 1961. She married John Kevan.

17 ii. Elizabeth Shea, born Abt. 1880 in MA; died Bef. 1961. She married William F. Welch; born Abt. 1875 in MA.

3. Margaret² Shea (James¹) was born in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland. She married Maurice Joy Bet. 1880 - 1885 in County Kerry, Ireland, son of Maurice Joy. He was born in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland.

Children of Margaret Shea and Maurice Joy are:

18 i. Lizzie³ Joy, born in County Kerry, Ireland; died 1911 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. She married Jeremiah J. Sheehan in IL; born Abt. 1887 in County Kerry, Ireland; died Abt. 1940 in Chicago, Cook County, IL.

19 ii. Mary Joy, born in County Kerry, Ireland.

20 iii. Maggie Joy, born in County Kerry, Ireland. She married John Ross.

21 iv. Ellen Joy, born Abt. 08 June 1885 in County Kerry, Ireland; died Abt. 1903.

22 v. Maurice Joy, born Abt. 14 March 1886 in County Kerry, Ireland; died Bef. 1986.

8. Dennis William² Shea (James¹) was born Abt. 20 February 1852 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland, and died 27 April 1915 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA. He married Bridget Courtney 27 April 1880 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA, daughter of Daniel Courtney and Johanna O'Leary. She was born Abt. 1863 in County Kerry, Ireland, and died 01 December 1912 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA.

Children of Dennis Shea and Bridget Courtney are:

23 i. John J.³ Shea, born 27 August 1880 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 1930 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA. He married Ida M. Lavale in MA; born Abt. 1884 in MA.

24 ii. Josephine A. Shea, born 02 April 1883 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died June 1980 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA.

25 iii. Margaret F. Shea, born 31 December 1884 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 05 January 1981 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA. She married Elie T. Granger 04 September 1903 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; born 01 November 1885 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 12 May 1972 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA.

26 iv. Dennis F. Shea, born 25 March 1887 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 22 October 1915.

27 v. Christine V. Shea, born 02 December 1888 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 29 May 1977 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA. She married Henry J. Derry in MA; born Abt. 1893 in MA.

28 vi. Jeremiah J. Shea, born 24 April 1891 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 22 April 1958 in CA. He married Audrey Unknown.

29 vii. Daniel W. Shea, born 10 June 1893 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 15 March 1950 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA. He married Mary Kelley Aft. 1920.

30 viii. Mary E. Shea, born 07 November 1897 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 12 October 1984 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA.

31 ix. Helen L. Shea, born 30 November 1899 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died 22 December 1980 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA.

32 x. Loretta Shea, born 30 December 1899 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA; died January 1900 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA.

9. John² Shea (James¹) was born Abt. 09 August 1854 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland, and died Aft. 1920 in NY. He married Ellen Clancy. She was born Abt. 1849 in Ireland, and died Aft. 1920.

Children of John Shea and Ellen Clancy are:

33 i. John³ Shea.

34 ii. Mary Shea.

35 iii. William James Shea, born 1881; died Aft. June 1961.

36 iv. Joseph Shea, born Abt. 1887 in NY.

37 v. Hamilton P. Shea, Rev., born Abt. 1891 in NY; died Bef. 1943 in NY.

11. James Joseph² O'Shea (James¹ Shea) was born Abt. 29 June 1857 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland, and died 1935 in Muckross, County Kerry, Ireland. He married Mary Ahern 10 February 1884 in Currens, County Kerry, Ireland, daughter of John Ahern. She was born Abt. 1860 in Castleisland, County Kerry, Ireland, and died 1943 in County Kerry, Ireland.

Children of James O'Shea and Mary Ahern are:

38 i. Mary Josephine³ O'Shea, born 13 March 1885 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 26 September 1962 in Park Ridge, Cook County, IL. She married Michael J. Sheehan 23 June 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; born 20 May 1883 in Reen, Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland; died 24 September 1948 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. (Beth's Direct Ancestors)

39 ii. Patrick Joseph O'Shea, born 10 March 1886 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 12 February 1958 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. He married Kathleen Ann Moriarty in Chicago, Cook County, IL; born 11 December 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; died 07 April 1953 in Chicago, Cook County, IL.

40 iii. Tyrone O'Shea, born Abt. 18 May 1887 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died Bef. 1891 in County Kerry, Ireland.

41 iv. James Joseph O'Shea, born 26 April 1888 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 28 May 1978 in Delavan, Walworth County, WI. He married Mary Frances Sheehan Abt. 1915 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; born 25 October 1891 in Reen, Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland; died 01 April 1981 in Park Ridge, Cook County, IL.

42 v. John Joseph O'Shea, born Abt. 01 August 1889 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 21 January 1974 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. He married Coletta Murphy 27 November 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; born 12 July 1905 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; died 16 March 1970 in Chicago, Cook County, IL.

43 vi. Michael Joseph Shea, born 1891 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 08 April 1963 in Ireland.

44 vii. Tyrone O'Shea, born Abt. 17 January 1891 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died Bef. March 1901 in County Kerry, Ireland.

45 viii. Timothy Joseph O'Shea, Capt., born 17 January 1892 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 06 November 1942 in County Kerry, Ireland. He married Kathleen O'Leary Abt. November 1941 in County Kerry, Ireland.

46 ix. Daniel Joseph O'Shea, born Abt. 02 April 1893 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died in Tucson, Pima County, AZ. He married Frances Gleason in between 1920-1929 Chicago, Cook County, IL.

47 x. Thomas O'Shea, born Abt. 07 October 1896 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died Bef. December 1898 in Ireland.

48 xi. Bernard Joseph O'Shea, born Abt. 21 August 1897 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 26 December 1991 in Muckross, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. He married May Lyne 14 April 1932 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; born in County Kerry, Ireland; died 17 March 1975 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland.

49 xii. Thomas Joseph O'Shea, born Abt. 18 December 1898 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died Bef. March 1901 in County Kerry, Ireland.

50 xiii. Joseph F. O'Shea, born Abt. 13 May 1900 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 16 May 1975 in County Kerry, Ireland.

51 xiv. Francis Christopher O'Shea, born Abt. 1904 in County Kerry, Ireland; died 10 August 1962 in Ireland.

52 xv. Margaret Mary "Rita" O'Shea, born Abt. 1905 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland; died 20 January 1929 in County Kerry, Ireland.

53 xvi. Ted Shea, born in Ireland.

54 xvii. Bridget O'Shea, born in Ireland.

14. Mary Ann² Shea (James¹) was born Abt. 17 June 1860 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland, and died in Australia. She married John Joy, son of Maurice Joy. He was born in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland.

Child of Mary Shea and John Joy is:

55 i. Unknown³ Joy.

15. Michael J.² Shea (James¹) was born Abt. 31 August 1862 in Gortahoonig, County Kerry, Ireland, and died Abt. 1907 in Worcester, Worcester County, MA. He married Ellen Unknown.

Child of Michael Shea and Ellen Unknown is:

56 i. William Stewart³ O'Shea, Rev.

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