Patrick Henry Gaughan
M, (19 January 1877 - 6 March 1939)
| Father-Biological* | Thomas Gaughan b. Jan 1842, d. 30 Oct 1910 |
| Mother-Biological* | Winifred Noble b. Mar 1840, d. 12 Jun 1918 |
Last Edited=17 May 2026
Patrick Henry Gaughan was born on 19 January 1877 at Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of Thomas Gaughan and Winifred Noble. Patrick, age 4, appeared on the US Census of 1880 living at Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania,in the household of his parents, Thomas and Winifred Gaughan.1
Patrick Henry Gaughan, age 30, married Anna E. Harrington, age 32 , daughter of James Harrington and Honora Sweeney, on 4 December 1907 at St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Anna and Patrick's wedding announcement of 7 December 1907, reads:
A very pretty wedding ceremony in which a prominent young man of this town wa9 principal took place in St. Ignatins church, Kingston on Wednesday of last week when Patrick F Gaughan of Monroe street was married to Miss Anna liarring-ton of that place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Matthew Boland, a cousin of the groom. A nuptial Mass followed and the church contained a goodly number of the friends of the young couple.
The bride looked beautiful in an elegant Princess gown ot white satin with hat to match. The bride-maid Miss Josephine Connoliy, of Saratoga, N. Y. was attractively attired in white silk mulle over silk wiih a hat to match. The bride carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and the bridesmaid carried pink chrysanthemums. The groomsman was a brother of the groom, John J. Gaughan. The bridal party presented a stately appearance, all the party being tall and graceful.
After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. James Harrington which was attended by many of the friends of the bride and groom. Later in the day they left on a wedding trip to New York, Philadelphia and Washington.
The groom is one of our best known young men while the bride is said to be an estimable young lady. Their friends will wish for them a long and happy weeded life.
Published by The Archbald Citizen, 7 December 1907.3
Patrick, age 32 years, and Anna Gaughan, age 34 years, appeared on the US Census of 1910 on Main Street, Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.4 According to the Federal Census in 1910, Patrick ran a hotel.4 He and Agnes E. Sullivan obtained a marriage license on 27 June 1918 at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.5
Patrick Henry Gaughan, age 41, married Agnes E. Sullivan, age 28 , daughter of James Sullivan and Catherine Harrison, on 29 June 1918 at Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Patrick, age 42 years, and Agnes Gaughan, age 29 years, appeared on the US Census of 1920 at Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.7 According to the Federal Census in 1920, Patrick sold cigars.7 Patrick, age 52 years, and Agnes, age 39 years, appeared on the US Census of 1930 on 159 Pringle Street, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.8 According to the Federal Census in 1930, Patrick ran a grocery store.8 He died on 6 March 1939 at Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at age 62 from cancer of the stomach.2,9
Patrick's obituary of 8 March 1939, reads:
Patrick J. Gaughan, formerly of Archbald, died Monday night in his home in Kingston, after a long illness. He conducted a cafe in that borough. Surviving are his wife, the former, Miss Agnes Sullivan; a son, Patrick Jr; three daughters, Winifred, Harrisburg, and Anna and Helen, at home, and a nephew, John R. Gaughan, La Salle College. He was a member of St. Ignatius Church and the Holy Name Society.
Published by The Tribune, 9 March 1939.9
Patrick was buried on 10 March 1939 at Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.2
Patrick Henry Gaughan, age 30, married Anna E. Harrington, age 32 , daughter of James Harrington and Honora Sweeney, on 4 December 1907 at St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Children:
1. Winifred Gaughan (1909-____.)3
1. Winifred Gaughan (1909-____.)3
Anna and Patrick's wedding announcement of 7 December 1907, reads:
Patrick F. Gaughan and Miss Anna
Harrington Wedded.
Harrington Wedded.
A very pretty wedding ceremony in which a prominent young man of this town wa9 principal took place in St. Ignatins church, Kingston on Wednesday of last week when Patrick F Gaughan of Monroe street was married to Miss Anna liarring-ton of that place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Matthew Boland, a cousin of the groom. A nuptial Mass followed and the church contained a goodly number of the friends of the young couple.
The bride looked beautiful in an elegant Princess gown ot white satin with hat to match. The bride-maid Miss Josephine Connoliy, of Saratoga, N. Y. was attractively attired in white silk mulle over silk wiih a hat to match. The bride carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and the bridesmaid carried pink chrysanthemums. The groomsman was a brother of the groom, John J. Gaughan. The bridal party presented a stately appearance, all the party being tall and graceful.
After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. James Harrington which was attended by many of the friends of the bride and groom. Later in the day they left on a wedding trip to New York, Philadelphia and Washington.
The groom is one of our best known young men while the bride is said to be an estimable young lady. Their friends will wish for them a long and happy weeded life.
Published by The Archbald Citizen, 7 December 1907.3
Patrick, age 32 years, and Anna Gaughan, age 34 years, appeared on the US Census of 1910 on Main Street, Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.4 According to the Federal Census in 1910, Patrick ran a hotel.4 He and Agnes E. Sullivan obtained a marriage license on 27 June 1918 at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.5
Patrick Henry Gaughan, age 41, married Agnes E. Sullivan, age 28 , daughter of James Sullivan and Catherine Harrison, on 29 June 1918 at Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Patrick, age 42 years, and Agnes Gaughan, age 29 years, appeared on the US Census of 1920 at Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.7 According to the Federal Census in 1920, Patrick sold cigars.7 Patrick, age 52 years, and Agnes, age 39 years, appeared on the US Census of 1930 on 159 Pringle Street, Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.8 According to the Federal Census in 1930, Patrick ran a grocery store.8 He died on 6 March 1939 at Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at age 62 from cancer of the stomach.2,9
Patrick's obituary of 8 March 1939, reads: Patrick J. Gaughan
Dies in Kingston
Dies in Kingston
Patrick J. Gaughan, formerly of Archbald, died Monday night in his home in Kingston, after a long illness. He conducted a cafe in that borough. Surviving are his wife, the former, Miss Agnes Sullivan; a son, Patrick Jr; three daughters, Winifred, Harrisburg, and Anna and Helen, at home, and a nephew, John R. Gaughan, La Salle College. He was a member of St. Ignatius Church and the Holy Name Society.
Published by The Tribune, 9 March 1939.9
Patrick was buried on 10 March 1939 at Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.2
Citations
- Census Bureau. 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Department of Health, Record Group. Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2014.
- Archbald Citizen, Archbald, Pennsylvania, 1907.
- Census Bureau. 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2006.
- Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016.
- Wilks-Barre Times Leader, Wilks-Barre, Pennsyvania, 1918.
- Census Bureau. 1920 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Census Bureau. 1930 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2002.
- Tribune, "Patrick J. Gaughan" Scranton, Pennsylvania, 8 March 1939.