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James MCKENNA was born October 1863 in Ireland
James MCKENNA was the child of ? and ?James was an immigrant, arriving by 1885.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James married Mary Ann MCCONNELL 22 May 1887 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Mary Ann MCCONNELL was born December 1861 in Ireland. Mary Ann died 19 March 1926
James MCKENNA died 25 October 1917
son of Charles McKenna and Bridget ?
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Family and Children of James MCKENNA
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Mary Ann MCCONNELL-- Date: 22 May 1887 Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Name James McKenna
Sex Male
Age 26
Birth Year (Estimated) 1861
Father's Name Charles McKenna
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Bridget
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Mary Ann McConnell
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 26
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1861
Spouse's Father's Name James McConnell
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Spouse's Mother's Name Mary
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 22 May 1887
Event Place Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Source Details 88 488
Children of James MCKENNA and Mary Ann MCCONNELL:
Mary E MCKENNA (b.April 1889, , Rhode Island, USA d. , )
James MCKENNA (b.22 April 1889, Providence, Rhode Island, USA d. 2 February 1974, )
John Francis MCKENNA (b.21 June 1893, Providence, Rhode Island, USA d. 16 September 1972, , Rhode Island, USA)
m. Mary Hazel MCCLOSKEY 1924
William Harry MCKENNA (b.January 1895, , Rhode Island, USA d. 9 May 1960, )
Mary Ann MCCONNELL-- Date: 22 May 1887 Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USASee marriage record for James MCKENNA and Mary Ann MCCONNELLName James McKenna
Sex Male
Age 26
Birth Year (Estimated) 1861
Father's Name Charles McKenna
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Bridget
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Mary Ann McConnell
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 26
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1861
Spouse's Father's Name James McConnell
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Spouse's Mother's Name Mary
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 22 May 1887
Event Place Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Source Details 88 488
Children of James MCKENNA and Mary Ann MCCONNELL:
Mary E MCKENNA (b.April 1889, , Rhode Island, USA d. , ) James MCKENNA (b.22 April 1889, Providence, Rhode Island, USA d. 2 February 1974, ) John Francis MCKENNA (b.21 June 1893, Providence, Rhode Island, USA d. 16 September 1972, , Rhode Island, USA)m. Mary Hazel MCCLOSKEY 1924
William Harry MCKENNA (b.January 1895, , Rhode Island, USA d. 9 May 1960, )
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1863 Birth October 1863
Ireland
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1887 Marriage / PartnerJames MCKENNA and Mary Ann MCCONNELL 22 May 1887, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
He was 23 years old.
1889 Birth of ChildMary E MCKENNA was born April 1889, , Rhode Island, USA
James was 25 years old.
1889 Birth of ChildJames MCKENNA was born 22 April 1889, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
James was 25 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1893 Birth of ChildJohn Francis MCKENNA was born 21 June 1893, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
James was 29 years old.
1895 Birth of ChildWilliam Harry MCKENNA was born January 1895, , Rhode Island, USA
James was 31 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
James is buried at: Saint Francis Cemetery Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Added: 4/14/2025 3:12:23 AM
- Updated: 4/16/2025 8:39:01 PM
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