Donogh Genealogy
On
the left is of Alexander Donogh and his wife
Eliza Hill, as well as the two eldest boys Charles Jackson and Andrew
Lee. The
photo in centre is Charles Jackson Donogh and his wife Eva Skinner on
their
wedding day June 9, 1910.
On
the right is a framed picture of Alexander and
Eliza which has been formatted for an oval frame. As of 2023, the
original
frame has been lost to the ravages of time; either through damage, or
appropriation for other use. The frame shown was fashioned in
2023..
Alexander
James Donogh, b. 24 Mar 1852 in Mono Mills,
Ontario (son of Andrew Donogh and Margaret Lee),
d. 04/20/1928 in Brandon, buried 22 Apr 1928 in Griswold Cemetery.
MIS008 Alexander Donogh was
born March 24, 1852. This date was calculated from his obituary notice
which placed his death on Friday April 20, and noted his age as 76
years and 27 days. It is confirmed by the Ontario Archives
registrations. He was the only son of Andrew Donogh, and Margaret Lee,
who died March 26, 1852, and who is buried at Mitchell's Cemetery in
Ontario. He was married in 1879 to Eliza Ann Hill. They lived in Mount
Forrest Ontario when their first two children were born. (Charles and
Lee)
We estimate that the Photos of Alexander and Eliza, with and without
the two children, were taken in this approximate time (1882) and
perhaps to mark the next occasion. In 1882, the family decided to move
from Ontario to Manitoba.
A newspaper clipping of that year outlines the presentation of a family
Bible to Alexander. Following is the content of the clipping:
"Presentation and Address. - Following is a copy of the address which
accompanied the presentation of a family bible to Mr. Alex Donogh, of
Egremont, on his leaving for Manitoba, as a tribute of the respect to
which he was held by the sabbath school which assembled at Section No.
5, Egremont. 'Mr. Donogh. - We your friends and scholars in the S.
School, as you are about to depart from us desire to address a few
words, expressive of our high esteem to you, as a Christian and a
gentleman. When we look back on the course you have led, we cannot but
believe that it has been marked by the strictest integrity and
truthfulness. In the Church and in the Sunday School your influence has
been put forth for the cause of God. You leave behind you many but true
friends, and the bright and beautiful example of a stainless life. Be
assured that we wish you success in all your undertakings, and we
earnestly pray that you and Mrs. Donogh and your dear children be
spared long to enjoy the bounties of a kind Province, and when the
twilight of a ripe old age begins to close around you, may your sun go
down in a cloudless sky, to rise again in glorious immortality; there
we hope to meet you where the pure friendship that exists here will be
renewed and eternally perpetuated. As a slight token of the esteem in
which we hold you, and your beloved partner, accept of this exposition
of the Word of God. May it help you to a better understanding of that
Book designed to be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your faith.'
Signed James McEachern John E. Wright" In 1882, he arrived in Manitoba,
and the following year moved west to Fort Qu'Appelle for 5 years before
returning to Manitoba, taking up farming in the Huntingdon district.
Eliza, his wife died in 1902, and in 1903 he married Elizabeth
Halliday, who predeceased him in 1915. On his retirement in 1919, a
presentation was given in his honor by the Huntingdon Church and Sunday
School. Again he was praised as being a pillar of the Church "for the
remarkable period of over thirty years you have acted as Superintendent
of our Sunday School. - March 9, 1919" In 1886 Alex Donogh was listed
as living at Pheasant Forks NWT (24-21-9) and in 1895 at (33-8-22).
He died April 20, 1928 and his obituary reads:...."Alexander Donogh....
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the United Church to the
Griswold cemetery of Alexander Donogh, one of the oldest settlers in
the district. He was born at Mount Forrest, Ont. in 1852 and was
married in 1879 to Elizabeth Hill who predeceased him in 1902." "Mr.
Donogh came west in 1882 and joined the Methodist Colony, near
Qu'Appelle for a time. Coming back to Manitoba in 1887, he farmed in
this neighborhood until 1915, when he retired and has since resided
with various members of his family." "He is survived by five sons, Lee,
Weir, and Milton, of Griswold; Charles of Huntingdon, and Wallace of
Vita: also one daughter Pearl H. of Ninette. Another son Roland was
killed overseas. There are also seventeen grandchildren." "Mr. Donogh
was always a consistent church worker and Bible class teacher, and in
his quiet way was a strong influence for good in the community."
Mr Donogh's obituary notes the presence of four brothers; Thomas and
Andrew of Berkley, California, William of Souris (Manitoba), and Robert
of Portland Oregon.
Note: All of the brothers noted would be sons of Jane Jackson, whereas
Alex was the son of Margaret Lee, who died at his birth, and his father
subsequently remarried. (half-brothers) No doubt, Jane Alex's second
wife, was the only mother he ever knew.
Note: Saskatchewan Archives record Alexander Donogh as having
homesteaded Section 24, Twp 21, Range 9 W2, which places the location
as near the railroad siding of Finnie, and about 30 miles north of
Wolsley, Sk. The present day city of Melville is approximately 15 miles
to the NE, but was not founded untill 1908. Pheasant Forks cemetery ia
about 3 miles away. Sk Archives Reference 143961 and 353-96. Recorded
Oct 31, 1887
Note After returning from Saskatchewan, he subsequently homesteaded
once more in Manitoba. Section SW 33-8-22 W1 was recorded 28 February,
1894
He married (1) Eliza Ann Hill,
2 Apr 1879 in Mount Forest, b. JAN 25, 1855 in Strathroy, Ontario
(daughter of Robert S. Hill and Hannah), d.
23 Apr 1902 in Griswold. He married (2) Elizabeth Ann Halliday, ABT
1903 in Souris, b. ABT 1860 (daughter
of Thomas Halliday and Margaret Jackson), d. 18 Jun 1915 in RM
Glenwood.
Charles Jackson Donogh,
b. 06/09/1880 in Mount Forest, Ontario, d. 01/15/1960 in Souris
Hospital, buried
01/18/1960 in Griswold Cemetery. Charles Jackson Donogh was born in
Mount Forrest
Ontario June 9, 1880. Some confusion existed as he was registered under
the name Robert Andrew even though he was always known as Charles
Jackson or "Charlie".
He married Eva Skinner on his birthday in 1910 and they farmed
in the Huntingdon district of Manitoba until their retirement
at which point they moved into the village of Griswold. Three children
were born of this union Henry, John Alexander, and Bertha Charlton.
Henry died as an infant. Charlie contracted throat cancer in his
retirement years and spent several years attending radiation therapy in
Winnipeg. He died Jan 15, 1960 and is buried at Griswold Cemetery.
In 1883, his parents' family moved west into Saskatchewan
near the Qu'appelle valley and stayed for five years before moving back
to Manitoba. In 1885, the North West Rebellion, led by Louis Riel had
attracted the attention of the RNWMP, and they set off to quell the
uprising. A force of about 900 men marched to battle, and passed though
Qu'appelle. Charlie had memories of being frightened by the activities,
and of hiding from some of the fighting.
As a young man, he used oxen to pull ploughs and other
implements and that shaped his lifelong lexicon. Oxen are not driven
with reins, as horses are, but rather guided with verbal commands; Gee!
meaning to turn right, and Haw! meaning to turn left. Charlie Geed and
Hawed all of his life and sometimes when he admitted to an error, he
"Geed when he shoulda Hawed".
Charlie was a practical joker, but his pranks were never
hurtful or vicious. One of his stories about a practical joke on one of
his co workers on a threshing gang ended with the observation that "He
blempt (blamed) me right away".
He married Eva Skinner, 9 Jun 1910 in Griswold, b. 30 Sep 1888
in Morden
(daughter of John Skinner and Lucy Charlton), d. 01/07/197
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