11. James Joseph3 Coogan II (James Joseph2, Owen [Charles]1) was born Cambridge, Middlesex, MA 19 JUN 1870. James died 14 SEP 1915 Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, at 45 years of age. His body was interred 17 SEP 1915 Mattapan, Suffolk, MA, New Calvary Cemetery.
He married Ellen J. Goodman Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, 28 JUL 1896. Nellie was born Kiltoom, Roscommon, IRELAND 11 JUN 1870. Nellie was the daughter of Thomas J. Goodman and Mary Gately. Nellie died 19 MAR 1921 Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, at 50 years of age. Her body was interred 22 MAR 1921 Mattapan, Suffolk, MA, New Calvary Cemetery.
He resided Cambridge, Middlesex, MA 1870, Crane Street. He appears in the 1870 US Census.
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1880, 1 Regent Court. He appears in the 1880 US Census.
James's occupation: Fish Dealer Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, 1890-1899. He owned his own market on Washington Street. When he became sick with Bright's Disease (of the kidney and stomach), he lost his business. His marriage certificate stated his occupation. The birth record of his son, James, stated his occupation.
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1894, 2330 Washington Street. He appears in the ***1894 Boston City Directory.
Irene Golden said that her parents met because James' sister, Mamie, was friends with Nellie (from school).
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1897, 2778 Washington Street. He appears in the ***1897 Boston City Directory.
Charlie Coogan said that James was very close to his brother Charles: "Both of them decided to name their first sons after each other."
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1900, 25 Hulbert Street. He appears in the 1900 US Census. Note: Much of the data from that census appears to be inaccurate - he is listed as James Cogan and his birth year is wrong. He appears in the 1900 Boston City Directory.
James's occupation: Peddler Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, 1900. He appears in the 1900 US Census.
James's occupation: Clerk Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, 1900. During a lapse of his illness, he worked at a fishmarket at 367 Warren Street (owned by his friend). He appears in the 1900 Boston City Directory.
He resided Dorchester, Suffolk, MA 1902. He moved his family to live on a farm on the 'other side' of Franklin Field (according to his son, James). He raised Boston Terriers there for several years.
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1905-1907, 8 Ray Street. He appears in the 1905 Boston City Directory. His daughter, Irene Golden, said that she was born in that house.
James's occupation: Clerk Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, 1905-1915. He worked at a [fish] market at 653 Warren Street. He appears in the 1905, 1910, and 1915 Boston City Directories. His death certificate stated his occupation.
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1910, 5 Wakullah Street. He appears in the 1910 US Census. He appears in the 1910 Boston City Directory.
He resided Dorchester, Suffolk, MA 1914. *
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1915, 108 Maywood Street. He appears in the 1915 Boston City Directory. His death certificate stated his residence.
James Joseph Coogan II and Ellen J. Goodman had the following children:
She was born at Glen Road.
She was a student Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, 1902-1912. School: Saint Joseph's School. She attended the parish school.
She resided in Rozbury, Suffolk, MA 1910. She appears in the 1910 US Census.
She was a student Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, 1912-1914. School: Lewis School. She attended high school there.
She resided Dorchester, Suffolk, MA 1914. *
Josephine's occupation: Bookkeeper Boston, Suffolk, MA, 1914-1920. She worked on Washington Street.
She resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1915, 108 Maywood Street. *
She resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1915-1926, 113 Bower Street. She appears in the 1920 US Census.
She resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1927-1932, 133 Thornton Street. *
She resided Dorchester, Suffolk, MA 1933-1934, Helene Road. *
She resided Dorchester, Suffolk, MA 1935-1938, 134 Templeton Road. She appears in the 1938 Boston City Directory.
She resided Quincy, Norfolk, MA 1938-1976, 307 East Squantum Street. She appears in the 1940 US Census (living with her sister, Irene Coogan Golden). She appears in the 1942 Boston City Directory.
Josephine's occupation: Bookkeeper 1938. She appears in the 1938 Boston City Directory.
Josephine's occupation: Clerk 1942. She worked for the R. H. White Company. She appears in the 1942 Boston City Directory.
Josephine's occupation: Deed Clerk Suffolk, MA, 1958-1968. She worked at the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds.
She resided West Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA 1976-1986, Independence Lane. She lived with her sister, Irene, and Irene's husband, Gerry Golden.
She resided Boston, Suffolk, MA 1900-1901. *
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1910. He appears in the 1910 US Census.
Robbie lost his legs in an accident as a child. Gerard Golden related a story that the family always told about how the accident occurred: "Robbie was supposed to go to see the dentist one morning but he decided to go play with his friends down by the railroad tracks instead. They got too close to one of the trains and Robbie's legs got run over. When he was feeling better, the dentist came to visit him and scolded him - 'Now, if you had come to see me, you would still have your legs!'"
He resided Roxbury, Suffolk, MA 1921-1963, 121 Dale Street. He lived with his aunts - Annie, Jo, Kittie, and Mamie. Robbie's brother Charlie would always come by the house to help with the hard tasks - like carrying Robbie around and giving him a bath. James Coogan [IV] said that he lived on the third floor. He appears in the 1938, 1942 and 1951 Boston City Directories.
Robert's occupation: Stenographer 1938. He appears in the 1938 Boston City Directory.
Robert's occupation: Clerk Roxbury, Suffolk, MA, 1951. He worked for the Boston City Department of Public Works - Bridge and Highway Division. He appears in the 1951 Boston City Directory.
He resided Hobbs, Lea, NM 1970-1994. He moved to Hobbs to be with his brother, Charlie.
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