Renaud& O'Rourke Families in Rhode Island & New York City
Paternal Grandfather: Henry Renaud dob 4/1881, emmigrated from Canada to US ca 1899 with his family (father Peter Renaud dob 10/1860, mother Rosie or Rose dob 7/1860 and sister Margerite dob 7/1893), paternal grandmother, Henry's wife: Ethel (nee unknown) dob ca 1882, emmigrated from Ireland (CO unknown) in 1897. Their children per 1920 US Federal Census: Archie, Patrick (my father), Phelic or Felix with possible middle name William, John, Henry Jr, Elizabeth.
By the 1930 Census Henry Renaud then married to Katherine. Children still at home Felix, John Henry jr, Elizabeth (Bessie) and new child Mary.
All of the above in Cumberland RI.
According to the 1930 Census my father Patrick Joseph (PJ) Renaud had moved to New York and was married to Isabelle, nee unknown. No Children.
In 1955 he married my mother: Maryann nee O'Rourke. And I was born 1957, their only child. Patrick died January 1974 and Maryann died January 1964.
Maternal grandfather: Felix O'Rourke dob ca 1909 Co. Armagh, Ireland, emmegrated to US around 1928-1930. Maternal grandmother: Ellen nee O'Malley dob unknown, Ireland, Co unknown. They married before leaving Ireland and lived in New York City, Bronx. Ellen dod unknown but sometime in 1940's or 50's. Felix dod late 1979. Their children were Frederick James, Maryann (my mother),Philip, Ellen, Gerald. All born New York City in the 1930's.
Any additional information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Mary
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Also Ellen or Eileen O'Rourke was married to Anthony or Antony Cavalcante. They had at least 3 children: Anthony, Mark and a daughter
Would appreciate any info.
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