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James J MCKENNA was born November 1843 in Ireland
James J MCKENNA was the child of ? and ?James J was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1868.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James J married Annie SKERRY 3 May 1868 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Annie SKERRY was born abt. 1854 in Ireland. Annie died 6 January 1914 in Lewiston, Maine, USA.
James J MCKENNA died 16 December 1919 in Lewiston, Maine, USA.
NOTE: seen on the streets of Lewiston with Jessie Cobb the Saturday evening before her death
Burial information: Section Bext, Lot 13
Details of the family tree of James appear below.
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Androscoggin's Secret - Based on the 1900 murder of Jessie Cobb in Lewiston, Maine
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Androscoggin's Secret - Based on the 1900 murder of Jessie Cobb in Lewiston, Maine
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Family and Children of James J MCKENNA
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Annie SKERRY-- Date: 3 May 1868 Place: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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James J. McKenna of Plymouth and Anna Skerry of Boston
He is 25. She is 19.
He is a marbleworker.
Both were born in Ireland.
His parents are John and Joanna.
Her parents are John and Mary.
It is the first marriage for both.
They were married by Patrick Strain, Lynn, Massachusetts.
Vol.208: Pg.219
Children of James J MCKENNA and Annie SKERRY:

Elizabeth (Lizzie) MCKENNA (b.4 February 1869, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA d. 17 March 1956, Portland, Maine, USA )

George D MCKENNA (b.28 August 1872, , Maine, USA d. 21 September 1949, Lewiston, Maine, USA)

James J MCKENNA (b.November 1875, Lewiston, Maine, USA d. 4 May 1912, Lewiston, Maine, USA)

Gertrude Anna MCKENNA (b.November 1878, , Maine, USA d. 11 October 1942, Lewiston, Maine, USA)
m. Theophile Thomas MALENFANT 4 February 1907 in Lewiston, Maine, USA
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
Researching Your Colonial New England Ancestors
James J. McKenna of Plymouth and Anna Skerry of Boston
He is 25. She is 19.
He is a marbleworker.
Both were born in Ireland.
His parents are John and Joanna.
Her parents are John and Mary.
It is the first marriage for both.
They were married by Patrick Strain, Lynn, Massachusetts.
Vol.208: Pg.219
Children of James J MCKENNA and Annie SKERRY:
m. Theophile Thomas MALENFANT 4 February 1907 in Lewiston, Maine, USA
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Discovering the Ancestry of James J MCKENNA: Events, Photos & Historical Records
November 1843
Ireland
The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
James J MCKENNA and Annie SKERRY 3 May 1868, Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
He was 24 years old.
1869 Birth of ChildElizabeth (Lizzie) MCKENNA was born 4 February 1869, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (North Plymouth) (White Island Shores) (White Horse Beach)
James J was 25 years old.
1871
In 1871, James McKenna, Sr. brought his family from Boston to Lewiston, getting a job with Lewiston Marble and Granite Works.
Lewiston Evening Journal, Lewiston, Maine, March 16, 1871
In 1871, James McKenna, Sr. brought his family from Boston to Lewiston, getting a job with Lewiston Marble and Granite Works.
Lewiston Evening Journal, Lewiston, Maine, March 16, 1871
1872 Birth of ChildGeorge D MCKENNA was born 28 August 1872, , Maine, USA
James J was 28 years old.
1875 Birth of ChildJames J MCKENNA was born November 1875, Lewiston, Maine, USA
James J was 32 years old.
1878 Birth of ChildGertrude Anna MCKENNA was born November 1878, , Maine, USA
James J was 35 years old.
1880 Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine
name: James J. Mckenna
residence: Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine
birthdate: 1842
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name: Anna Mckenna
spouse's birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
father's name:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 38 years
occupation: Marble Worker
nara film number: T9-0475
page: 183
page character: D
entry number: 2581
film number: 1254475
Household Gender Age
James J. Mckenna M 38
spouse Anna Mckenna F 30
child Lizzie J. Mckenna F 11
child George D. Mckenna M 8
child James J. Mckenna Jr M 4
child Gertrude A. Mckenna F 2
Cornelius A. Mccarty M 23
Hugh J. Leslie M 26
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
name: James J. Mckenna
residence: Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine
birthdate: 1842
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name: Anna Mckenna
spouse's birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
father's name:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 38 years
occupation: Marble Worker
nara film number: T9-0475
page: 183
page character: D
entry number: 2581
film number: 1254475
Household Gender Age
James J. Mckenna M 38
spouse Anna Mckenna F 30
child Lizzie J. Mckenna F 11
child George D. Mckenna M 8
child James J. Mckenna Jr M 4
child Gertrude A. Mckenna F 2
Cornelius A. Mccarty M 23
Hugh J. Leslie M 26
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1900 Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine
name: James J Mckenna
titles & terms:
residence: Lewiston city, Androscoggin, Maine
birth date: Nov 1843
birthplace: Massachusetts
relationship to head of household: Self
spouse: Annie Mckenna
spouse's titles & terms:
spouse's birthplace: Massachusetts
father:
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
head-of-household name: James J Mckenna
gender: Male
marital status: Married
years married: 32
estimated marriage year: 1868
mother how many children:
number living children:
immigration year:
enumeration district: 0014
page: 10
sheet letter: A
family number: 243
reference number: 43
film number: 1240587
image number: 00511
Household Gender Age
James J Mckenna M
spouse Annie Mckenna F
child Elizabeth A Mckenna F
child George D Mckenna M
child James J Mckenna M
child Gertrude A Mckenna F
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
name: James J Mckenna
titles & terms:
residence: Lewiston city, Androscoggin, Maine
birth date: Nov 1843
birthplace: Massachusetts
relationship to head of household: Self
spouse: Annie Mckenna
spouse's titles & terms:
spouse's birthplace: Massachusetts
father:
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
head-of-household name: James J Mckenna
gender: Male
marital status: Married
years married: 32
estimated marriage year: 1868
mother how many children:
number living children:
immigration year:
enumeration district: 0014
page: 10
sheet letter: A
family number: 243
reference number: 43
film number: 1240587
image number: 00511
Household Gender Age
James J Mckenna M
spouse Annie Mckenna F
child Elizabeth A Mckenna F
child George D Mckenna M
child James J Mckenna M
child Gertrude A Mckenna F
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
Gertrude Anna MCKENNA married 4 February 1907, Lewiston, Maine, USA to Theophile Thomas MALENFANT
The Lewiston Daily Sun, Monday Morning, February 15, 1909
James J. McKenna, Jr. was sentenced to 60 days in jail for second offence while Jerimiah Collins, Edgar Phinney and Louis Roy were given the usual fine of $5 and costs for intoxication. James McLellan and Sumner Erskine were fined $5 and costs for the larceny of a roll of copper wire.
James J. McKenna, Jr. was sentenced to 60 days in jail for second offence while Jerimiah Collins, Edgar Phinney and Louis Roy were given the usual fine of $5 and costs for intoxication. James McLellan and Sumner Erskine were fined $5 and costs for the larceny of a roll of copper wire.
1910 Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine
name: James J Mckenna
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Lewiston Ward 1, Androscoggin, Maine
marital status: Married
race : White
gender: Male
immigration year: 1869
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's birthplace: Ireland
family number: 158
page number: 8
Household Gender Age
James J Mckenna M 64y
spouse Annie Mckenna F 56y
child Elizabeth A Mckenna F 38y
child George D Mckenna M 35y
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
name: James J Mckenna
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Lewiston Ward 1, Androscoggin, Maine
marital status: Married
race : White
gender: Male
immigration year: 1869
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's birthplace: Ireland
family number: 158
page number: 8
Household Gender Age
James J Mckenna M 64y
spouse Annie Mckenna F 56y
child Elizabeth A Mckenna F 38y
child George D Mckenna M 35y
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
James J MCKENNA died 4 May 1912, Lewiston, Maine, USA
James J was 68 years old.
The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
Annie SKERRY died 6 January 1914, Lewiston, Maine, USA
16 December 1919
Lewiston, Maine, USA
He died at the age of 76.
Added: 4/24/2012 3:21:55 PM
- Updated: 3/27/2025 1:11:51 PM
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