Madigan-Cherry 50th Wedding Celebration

50th Wedding Anniversary Gathering

1862-1912

Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915) 

and 

Bridget Cherry (1843-1923)

7606 S. Lowe, Chicago, Illinois

This wonderful photo, taken in 1912, celebrates the 50th wedding anniversary of Michael T. Madigan and Bridget Cherry, both born in Ireland. 

Michael T. Madigan was born in the townland of Coonagh in the Civil Parish of Killeely in County Limerick. He was baptized on 08 August 1841 in the Catholic Parish of Parteen and Meelick.

Bridget Cheery was born at Fane Farm in the Civil Parish of St. Patrick in County Clare. She was baptized on 01 November 1843 in the same Catholic Parish of Parteen and Meelick. The Parteen and Meelick church serves an area bordering the two counties.

Michael and Bridget were married 01 February 1862 in St. Munchin's Church, Limerick City. The couple immigrated to the United States in the mid-1860s along with 3 of their children. Once in the US Bridget gave birth to 10 more children. In Chicago, Michael was a laborer and sewer builder.

Michael T. Madigan is the brother of Patrick Madigan (1850-1890). Their parents were Patrick Madigan (c1809-1884) and Margaret Fitzgerald (c1806-1886). The parents, Patrick and Bridget, died in Chicago, Illinois. and are buried in Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, Illinois. The two sons, Michael and Patrick, along with their respective wives, Bridget and Margaret, are also buried in Calvary Cemetery, Evanston.

Although for purposes of this photo only blood descendants are included. It is hoped the in-laws were also invited to the party!!

Pictured in Photo:

Top row, left to right

1.      Lillian Carey (1896-1982), daughter of Nora Madigan (1870-1909) and Joseph P. Carey (c1871-1918), married (unknown date) William McGrath (1897-1966)

2.      Bernice Carey (1902-       ), daughter of Nora Madigan Carey (1870-1909) and Joseph P. Carey (c1871-1918), married (unknown date) Unknown Garner

3.      Clementine Carey (1903-1969), daughter of Nora Madigan Carey (1870-1909) and Joseph P. Carey (c1871-1918), became Sr. Genevieve Therese, O.P., an Adrian Dominican Sister

4.      Theresa Madigan (1884-1955), daughter of  Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915) and Bridget Cherry (1843-1923) did not marry

5.      Maurice Madigan (1879-1940), son of Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915) and Bridget Cherry (1843-1923), married (1907) Julia Hoey (1880-1934)

6.      Collette Madigan [Held by Maurice] (1910-1981), daughter of Maurice Madigan (1879-1940) and Julia Hoey (1880-1934), married (1935) Joseph C. Bingen (1906-1975)

7.      Mary Madigan (c1904-1961), daughter of  Michael P. Madigan (1872-1945) and Margaret M. Drew (c1875-1934), married (1928) Thomas Owens

8.      James Madigan (1873-1915), son of Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915) and Bridget Cherry (1843-1923), never married

9.      Theresa Carey (1896-1991), daughter of Nora Madigan (1870-1909) and Joseph P. Carey (c1871-1918), never married

10.   Clementine Madigan (1880-1940), daughter of Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915) and Bridget Cherry (1843-1923), married (1914) Hugh F. McNally (1881-1962)

Bottom row, left to right

1.      Michael P. Madigan (1872-1945), son of Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915) and Bridget Cherry (1843-1923), married (1903) Margaret M. Drew (c1875-b1945)

2.      John Madigan [Held by Michael] (c1908-1972), son of Michael P. Madigan (1872-1945) and Margaret M. Drew (c1875-1934), married (1934) Lillian Vanderberg

3.      Mildred Madigan [Held by Michael] (1910-1913), daughter of Michael P. Madigan (1872-1945) and Margaret M. Drew (c1875-1934),

4.      Michael J. Madigan (c1906-1966), son of Michael P. Madigan (1872-1945) and Margaret M. Drew (c1875-1934), married (1941) Mary Rita Rice (1912-2003)

5.      Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915), son of Patrick Madigan (c1809-1884) and Margaret Fitzgerald (c1806-1886), married (1862) Bridget Cherry (1843-1923)

6.      Marion Carey (1906-1979), daughter of Nora Madigan Carey (1870-1909) and Joseph P. Carey (c1871-1918), married (unknown date) John F. McNicholas (1904-1983)

7.      Bridget Cherry Madigan (1843-1923), daughter of Michael Cherry (        -          ) and Mary Ryan (        -          ), Married (1862) Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915)

8.      Delia Madigan Hincks (1882-1918), daughter of Michael T. Madigan (1841-1915) and Bridget Cherry (1843-1923), married (1907) Matthew Hincks (c1885-1954)

9.      Francis Hincks [Held by Delia] (c1910-1947), son of Delia Madigan (1882-1918) and Matthew Hincks (c1885-1954)

Sources: 

Digital photo courtesy of Marita Madigan McGivney

Photo information from Marita McGivney and Patricia Bulger

Other information Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin website www.McIntyreGenealogy.com

Parteen-Meelick-Coonagh Parish

Patrick Madigan was, as were his siblings, baptized at Parteen-Meelick Parish in Ireland.  As reported on the Parteen-Meelick-Coonagh Parish Diocesan Heritage Project site at Limerick Diocese Heritage, the parish is situated mostly in County Clare, with the exception of Coonagh, which is in County Limerick.  Patrick's siblings, excluding James who is identified as being from Meelick Gate, all lived in Coonagh when they were baptized. 

"There are presently two churches in use in the parish, one in the village of Parteen, and the other in Meelick village.... Parteen church is dedicated to St. Patrick and was built between 1831 and 1835.... Meelick church is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and was built in the early 1830s."  So both churches were in existence when the Madigan children were born and baptized.

"The name Parteen is derived from the Irish An Póirtin meaning the little port or landing place.  Meelick is from the Irish Miliuc, which in turn is derived from Máighe Fhliuch, or the low marshy land.  The Irish for Coonagh is Cuanach, a place indented with bays and harbors."

The Limerick portion of the Parteen-Meelick Parish is in the civil Parish of Killeely which borders the water.