1. Hugh1 Coogan, son of Patrick [Francis] Coogan and Bridget [Mary] McConville, was born IRELAND about 1819. Hugh died 07 FEB 1889 in Hurley, Ulster, NY, at 69 years of age.
He married Mary Caffrey IRELAND, c.1847. Mary was born IRELAND 1828.
He resided in Upper Creggan, Armagh, IRELAND 1848. The baptism of his daughter, Bridget, took place in the parish.
He resided in Upper Creggan, Armagh, IRELAND 1851. The baptism of his daughter, Margaret, took place in the parish.
He emigrated, 1853. Point of origin: IRELAND. *
Hugh immigrated, 29 JUL 1853. Destination: New York, New York, NY. He appears in immigration records. He arrived at Castle Garden with his wife, Mary, and daughters, Bridget (age 3) and Margaret (infant), aboard "Orient." Three other passengers may be related: Owen Coogan (age 16), Bridget (age 15) and Ann (age 13).
Hugh's occupation: Laborer in Hurley, Ulster, NY, 1855-1860. He appears in the 1855 New York State Census (as Kugen). He appears in the 1860 US Census.
He resided in Rondout, Ulster, NY 1855, [87 Wood Street ?]. He appears in the 1855 New York State Census (as Kugen). The census reported that he and his family had lived in town for two years.
He resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY 1860-1870. He appears in the 1860 and 1870 US Censuses. He appears in the 1865 New York State Census.
"Hugh L. Coogan" appears in the Griffith's Valuation in the townland of Lissaraw, Creggan Parish, County Armagh. We are not sure of the relationship to Hugh "Elder" but it could be an important clue on the family origins.
Hugh's occupation: Quarryman/Stonecutter in Hurley, Ulster, NY, 1865-1870. He appears in the 1870 US Census. He appears in the 1865 New York State Census.
He resided in West Hurley, Ulster, NY 1871-1872. He appears in the 1871/1872 Kingston City Directory.
Hugh's occupation: Farmer in West Hurley, Ulster, NY, 1871-1872. He appears in the 1871/1872 Kingston City Directory.
He resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY 1875-1889. He appears in the 1880 US Census. He appears in the 1875 New York State Census. His death certificate stated his residence.
Hugh's occupation: Quarryman/Stonecutter in Hurley, Ulster, NY, 1875-1880. He appears in the 1880 US Census. He appears in the 1875 New York State Census.
Hugh Coogan and Mary Caffrey had the following children:
She emigrated. Point of origin: pt of origin unknown. *
Bridget immigrated, 29 JUL 1853. Destination: New York, NY. She appears in immigration records. She arrived at Castle Garden with her mother and father aboard "Orient."
She resided in Rondout, Ulster, NY 1855, [87 Wood Street ?]. She appears in the 1855 New York State Census (as Kugen).
She resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY 1860-1875. She appears in the 1860 and 1870 US Censuses. She appears in the 1865 and 1875 New York State Censuses.
Bridget's occupation: Servant in Hurley, Ulster, NY, 1870. She appears in the 1870 US Census.
She resided Kingston, Ulster, NY JUN 1889.
She emigrated. Point of origin: pt of origin unknown. *
Margaret immigrated, 29 JUL 1853. Destination: New York, NY. She appears in immigration records. She arrived at Castle Garden with her mother and father aboard "Orient."
She resided in Rondout, Ulster, NY 1855, [87 Wood Street ?]. She appears in the 1855 New York State Census (as Kugen).
She resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY 1860-1870. She appears in the 1860 and 1870 US Censuses. She appears in the 1865 New York State Census.
Margaret's occupation: Servant in Hurley, Ulster, NY, 1870. She appears in the 1870 US Census.
She resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY JUN 1889.
He married PatHughwife spouse. He married Anna Chrystal New York, NY, 31 JAN 1905. Anna was born about 1877. Anna was the daughter of John Chrystal and Anna JChrys spouse.
He was baptized Kingston, Ulster, NY, 30 JUL 1854. Religion: Roman Catholic. *
He resided in Rondout, Ulster, NY 1855, [87 Wood Street]. He appears in the 1855 New York State Census (as Kugen).
He resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY 1860-1870. He appears in the 1860 and 1870 US Censuses. He appears in the 1865 New York State Census.
Patrick's occupation: Stonecutter in Hurley, Ulster, NY, 1870-1905. He appears in the 1870 US Census. His (2nd) marriage certificate reported his profession.
He resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY JUN 1889.
She was baptized Kingston, Ulster, NY, 05 JUL 1857. Religion: Roman Catholic. *
She resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY 1860-1870. She appears in the 1860 and 1870 US Censuses. She appears in the 1865 New York State Census.
She resided Kingston, Ulster, NY 1875. She appears in the 1875 New York State Census.
Mary's occupation: Servant Kingston, Ulster, NY, 1875. She appears in the 1875 New York State Census.
She resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY JUN 1889.
He was baptized Kingston, Ulster, NY, 1863. Religion: Roman Catholic. *
He resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY 1865-1880. He appears in the 1870 and 1880 US Censuses. He appears in the 1865 and 1875 New York State Censuses.
John's occupation: Stonecutter in Hurley, Ulster, NY, 1880. He appears in the 1880 US Census.
He resided in PA JUN 1889. *
He resided Kingston, Ulster, NY 1908-1909, 242 Wall Street. He appears in the 1908/1909 Kingston City Directory.
John's occupation: Priest Kingston, Ulster, NY, 1908-1909. He is listed as the Assistant Pastor at Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Parish. He appears in the 1908/1909 Kingston City Directory.
She was baptized Kingston, Ulster, NY, 1865. Religion: Roman Catholic. *
She resided in Hurley, Ulster, NY 1870-1880. She appears in the 1870 and 1880 US Censuses. She appears in the 1875 New York State Census.
She resided in Columbia, NY JUN 1889.
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