Place of birth: Patrick said various names for his place of birth depending on what document you read. Sometimes "Ireland", as he was of Irish descent. Sometimes "England" as he seems to have been born there. Sometimes more specifically "Westminster England", which is a section of London, now called "Greater London."

Patrick Bresnahan was the husband of:
(1) Elisabeth/Lizzie Billings &
(2) Hannah/Johanna Hubbard or Hobart.
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1870 May 30 - ??possibly the ship he came in on?? There is a "PAT BRESNAHAN" male, age 20, laborer, from Ireland on board the ship Palmyra from Liverpool.

1871 May 31 - MARRIAGE RECORD for Beverly, MA, but married in Salem, MA. PATRICK BRESNAHAN age 21 laborer born in Westminster England, his parents: Morris Bresnahan and Mary Tynley. [Elisabeth/Lizzie] "ELISA" BILLINGS age 19, born in County Waterford, Ireland, her parents: Patrick Billings and Ellen McCarthy. Clergyman: Rev. Mr. Harkins.

BIRTHS IN BEVERLY TO ELIZABETH BILLINGS & PATRICK BRESNAHAN:
1872 Jun 18 Mary E.Bresnahan - died Jul 30.
1873 Sep 11 John Bresnahan - died age 20 in 1894 Feb 20.
1875 Nov 18 Hannah Maria Bresnahan - probably died young.
1878 Nov 18 Helen Maria "Annie" Bresnahan - died 1879 Aug 22.

1880 September 25 - DEATH of wife Elisabeth/Lizzie Billings Bresnahan of consumption.

1884 February 26 - MARRIAGE RECORD for Beverly, MA. PATRICK BRESNAHAN age 33, says born in London, England, second marriage, he is a laborer, his parents: Maurice & Mary Tangley Bresnahan. Bride is JOANNA HERBERT age 25, born in County Waterford, Ireland. Clergyman: Rev. P.T.Sexton.

BIRTHS in BEVERLY to JOANNA HUBBARD/HOBART & PATRICK BRESNAHAN:

1885 Feb 17 Mary E. Bresnahan II-died Feb 22 of "debility."
1886 Sep 23 Michael Joseph Bresnahan - died 1887 Oct 29 of "hydrocephalus" it says.
1888 Mar 30 Maurice Bresnahan - died after 1942.
1889 Sep 25 James Bresnahan-died age 6 years in 1895 Oct 12 of "diphtheria."
1891 Oct 1 William Bresnahan - died 1959.
1893 Jun 20 Elizabeth Bresnahan - died age 1 year in 1894 Jul 20 of "meningitis."

IRISH TOWNS - Patrick Bresnahan is from "Kelly, Ireland"
- Elis.Billings is from County Waterford, Irel.
- Johanna Hubbard is from "Dungarven, Ireland"
[Sources: the 1893 birth record of dgtr Elizabeth; and 1871 marriage record for Elis.Billings&Patrick]

1900 U.S. Census Beverly, Massachusetts –
PATRICK BRESNAHAN age 40, born Mar 1860 in Ireland, is a teamster, immigrated in 1872. [Note: But more than likely Patrick born about 1850 in Westminster, London, England according to 1871 marriage record.]
Wife HANNAH BRESNAHAN age 38, born May 1862 in Ireland, married 17 years, had 6 children with only 2 living, immigrated in 1881.
Sons (born in Massachusetts):
MAURICE J. BRESNAHAN age 12, born Mar 1888.
WILLIAM [F.] BRESNAHAN age 8, born Oct. 1891.

1910 U.S. Census Beverly, MA, 11 Wellman Street.
PATRICK BRESNAHAN, age 55, this is his second marriage, immigrated in 1870, a laborer at the wharf.
HANNAH BRESNAHAN, age 50, first marriage, immigrated in 1880.
Sons (born in Mass.):
MAURICE BRESNAHAN age 22, store clerk.
WILLIAM [F.] BRESNAHAN age 18 working in a shoe shop.

1911 Feb. 19 Death Record Beverly, MA, 26 Wellman Street. PATRICK BRESNAHAN age 56, born in Ireland, married, day laborer, died of "Cancer of Olsophagus, with Myocardial Insufficiency." Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Beverly. Informant "Mrs. Patrick Bresnahan."

1920 U.S. Census Beverly, MA 26 Wellman Street.
JOHANNAH BRESNAHAN age 63, widow, born in Ireland, immigrated in 1883, is a citizen, renting at 26 Wellman Street. Son MORRIS J. BRESNAHAN age 31, born in Massachusetts, working as a clerk in a grocery store.

1920 U.S.Census Beverly, MA, 47 Burton Avenue. William F. Bresnahan age 28 and wife Doris age 23, with kids William Jr. age 6, Paul age 3, and Martha age 1. William Sr. is a driver for a Milk Dealer.

1930 U.S. Census Beverly, MA - William F. Bresnahan 38 and wife Doris age 33. Five kids: William Jr. 16, Paul 13, Martha 11, Karl 9 years, and John age 3. William Sr. is a driver for a "Milk Concern."


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