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Marvin Henry Harrington was born February 12, 1831, in New York and died October 16, 1906, in Solano Co., CA, at age 75. He is the son of John M. Harrington of Sandisfield, Berkshire Co., MA, and Eliza "Betsey" Holloway of New York.

Mary E. Kelley was born May 1845 in Massachusetts and died 1902 in Solano Co., CA, at about age 57. She is the daughter of Unknown.

Marvin Henry Harrington and Mary E. Kelley were married about 1862 in Unknown.

Marvin Henry Harrington and Mary E. (Kelley) Harrington had ten children:

  1. Almira Harrington: Born about 1864 in Idaho; Died after 1880 in Unknown.
  2. John Marvin Harrington: Born about 1868 in California; Died after 1898 in Unknown.
  3. Marvin Henry Harrington Jr.: Born October 1872 in California; Died July 23, 1924, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA (age 53). Buried in Benicia City Cemetery, Benicia, Solano Co., CA. Married September, 1893, in California to Anne E. "Annie" Grogan: Born December 7, 1873, in California to Irish-born parents; Died after 1930 in California. Buried in Benicia City Cemetery, Benicia, Solano Co., CA. Their son, Clarence James Harrington, died July 29, 1925, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, at age 31.
  4. George Harrington: Born about 1873 in California; Died after 1880 in Unknown.
  5. Adaline Harrington: Born about 1875 in Nevada; Died after 1880 in Unknown.
  6. Susan Harrington: Born about 1878 in Nevada; Died after 1924 in Unknown. Married Unknown to Unknown Johnston: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Mrs. Susan Johnston of Vancouver, B. C. in 1924.
  7. Elizabeth "Bessie" Harrington: Born May 31, 1881, in Carson City, Ormsby Co., NV; Died May 31, 1944, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA (age 63). Married (1) Unknown to John Pettit: Born September 1862 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents; Died Unknown.  Mrs. Bessie Fleming of San Francisco in 1924. Married (2) 1900 - 1918 to James Spencer Fleming: Born June 16, 1880, in Airdrie, Scotland; Died after 1942 in Unknown. Bessie's daughter from her first marriage: Myrtle Pearl Pettit: Born December 22, 1899, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA; Died March 5, 1983, in Daly City, Santa Clara Co., CA (age 83). Married about 1917 in California to Unknown Clarence Merritt Hartnett: Born July 28, 1895, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA; Died January 1970 in Oakland, Alameda Co., Ca (age 74). Clarence was first married March 29, 1917, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, to Bernita Mary Ahrens: Born May 25, 1899, in Crescent City, Crescent Twp., Del Norte Co., CA; Died November 20, 1932, in California. Divorced.

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ID: I41243440
Name: William Henry GROGAN
Given Name: William Henry
Surname: Grogan
Sex: M
Birth: 31 Aug 1798 in County Leitrim Ireland
Death: 24 Jul 1889 in Oakland California
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Burial: 25 Jul 1889 Mountain View Cemetery Oakland Ca
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The following is the obituary of William Henry Grogan (1798-1889) published in an Oakland California area newspaper in July 1889.
"On Wednesday morning, July 24, [1889] Mr. William Grogan died in Oakland at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. McLeod, 1616 Seventeenth Street. He was born in Ireland, County Leitrum, August 31,1798 so that he was at his death nearly 91 years of age. He leaves seven children, thirty grand children, and one great grandchild. He was the father of Mrs. K. McCrimmon and Mrs. D. McLeod of Oakland and Mr. James Grogan of Benicia. One son resides in New York, two in Canada and one in Ireland. He came to Oakland in 1871 and has been a faithful member of St. John's Episcopal Church. The funeral services were conducted on Friday by Rev. Benjamin Ackerly, assisted by Rev. H.H. Rice. He wa burried beside his grand daughter Maggie McCrimmon, who died May 4, age 16. Mr. Grogan was a good citizen, a loving father and an earnest Christian. He died peacefully and in a ripe old age, and ere his death, like a true Bible patriarch, he laid his hand upon the head of each of his children and grandchildren living in California, and took his little great grandchild in his aarms and gave them all his parting blessing. It was a hallowed scence, never to be forgotten by the family. May they all be so blessed to meet him in Heaven.
 

Mrs. Isabelle Grogan passed away in Sacramento last Monday afternoon. She was suddenly taken ill the Friday previous with an intestinal disorder, and the only hopes lay in a surgical operation, she was removed to the hospital Sunday evening. The operation was performed early Monday morning, but owing to her age and general weakness she failed to rally and death ensued at the time mentioned. The deceased, who maiden name was Isabella Morrison, was born in Ireland, March 16, 1840. After leaving her native land, she lived for several years in Boston, and then came to San Francisco, where on February 11, 1874, she was united in marriage with James Grogan. Over a quarter of a century ago the couple took up their residence in Benecia, and here they raised their family, consisting of three daughters and a son. Mr. Grogan preceded his wife to the great beyond by a number of years, since which time she has been comforted with the love and devotion of her children, whom now grieve over the loss of a mother who embraced all the noblest and truest virtues of that calling. Her life was filled with deeds of kindness, for in a sweet, retiring way she occupied her time in brightening the lot of those around her. She was a devout Christian, having always faithfully adhered to the precepts of the Episcopal church. Besides her children-Mrs. Thomas King, Mrs. M. Harrington, Miss Margaret Grogan and Robert Grogan-she leaves three sisters and a brother in Massachusetts. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Isaac Dawson in St. Paul's church Wednesday afternoon, after which all that is mortal of the departed was laid away in the family plot in the Benecia cemetery. Row 21 Lot 63-64
The following from out of town attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Grogan in this city Wednesday: Oakland-Mr. And Mrs. McLeod and Miss McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. J. Vandenbos, Mrs. E. M. Grogan, Mrs. H. Getty, Miss K. Ahern; Newark-Mrs. M. Reid; Napa-Mrs. A. Callan; Vallejo-Mr. J. Robinson, Miss. Dunne.

 

Marvin Henry Harrington: Born February 12, 1831, in New York; Died Unknown. Married Unknown to Mary E. Kelley: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Their daughter: Elizabeth "Bessie" Harrington: Born 1881 in Carson City, NV; Died Unknown. She married John Pettit: Born about 1874 in Ireland; Died Unknown. Their daughter is: Mazie Adeline Pettit: Born January 19, 1901 in California; Died April 9, 1964, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA (age 63). She married by 1917/1918 to Fred Jacob Young: Born January 24, 1895, in Los Angeles Co., Ca; Died February 16, 1991, in Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA (age 96). Fred married (2) March 18, 1955, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, to Juanity Lucille Smithen: Born November 3, 1906, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; Died December 3, 2002, in Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA (age 96).

The 1847 Wisconsin Territorial Census shows J. M. Harrington including 5 Males and 3 Females is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living nearby are Jas. Watson with 1 Male and 3 Females.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 15, 1850, showed John M. Harrington (age 62) born in Massachusetts with real estate of $1,000 is a Farmer living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Eliza Harrington (age 42) born in New York. Also there are: Marvin Harrington (age 19) born in New York; son, Amaza Harrington (age 16) born in New York; Lucretia Harrington (age 14) born in New York; Delos Harrington (age 14) born in New York, and Hellen Harrington (age 4) born in Michigan. Also living there are Charles Bates (age 16) born in Michigan, and Hannah Cildri? (age 17) born in Ireland.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 20, 1860, shows J. M. Harrington (age 72) born in Massachusetts with personal property of $91 is a Physician and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Also living there is his wife, Eliza Harrington (age 53) born in New York, and daughter Hellen Harrington (age 14) born in Michigan.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 26, 1860, shows M. H. Harrington (age 29) born in New York is a Miner C. and is living with four other Miners in Virginia City, Carson Co., NV.

Marvin Henry Harrington and Mary E. Kelley were married about 1862 in Unknown.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1870, shows M. Harrington (age 35) born in Virginia with personal estate of $154 is a Bar Keeper and is living in Vallejo, Solano Co., CA. Living with him are: Mary Harrington (age 23) born in Massachusetts with both parents of foreign birth, who is Keeping House; Almira Harrington (age 5) born in Idaho; and John Harrington (age 2) born in California.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1880, shows Marvin H. Harrington (age 48) born in New York to New York-born parents is a married Laborer and is living in Carson City, Ormsby Co., NV. Living with him is a married woman, Mary Harrington (age 30) born in Massachusetts to Irish-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are six unmarried Harrington children, all born to New York and Massachusetts-born parents: Elmira Harrington (age 16) born in Idaho; John Harrington (age 12) born in California; Marvin Harrington (age 9) born in California; George Harrington (age 7) born in California; Adaline Harrington (age 5) born in Nevada; and Susan Harrington (age 2) born in Nevada.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900, shows John Pettit (age 37) born September 1862 in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a Carpenter who is renting his home and is living at 2032-1/2 Pierce Street, City of San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 3 years, Bessie Pettit (age 19) born in California to California and Nevada-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive. Also living there is his daughter, Myrtle Pettit (age 5/12) born December 1899 in California to Ohio and California-born parents.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1900, shows Lovina Erskine (age about 60) born November in Maine to English and Scottish-born parents with 1 of the 7 children born to her still alive is a Widow and is living in Port Costa, Contra Costa Co., CA. Living with her are her two grandchildren, both born in California to Indiana and Maine-born parents: Abbie E. Smith (age 11) born May 1889; and Erskine W. Smith (age 9) born February 1891. Also living there are three Roomers: George Heim (age 30) born September 1869 in Germany to German-born parents and married for 2 years, a Stevedore; Harry M. Harrington (age 68) born February 1832 in New York to Rhode Island and Massachusetts-born parents and married for 38 years, a House Painter; and Mary E. Harrington (age 55) born May 1845 in Massachusetts to Irish-born parents and married for 38 years, with 3 of the 10 children born to her still alive.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows Marvin Harrington (age 27) born October 1872 in Oregon to Irish-born parents is a Painter who is renting his home and is living in the City of Benicia, Benicia Twp., Solano Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 7 years, Annie Harrington (age 25) born December 1874 in California to Irish-born parents, with 4 of the 5 children born to her still alive. Also living there are are his four sons, all born in California to California-born parents: Clarence Harrington (age 5) born December 1894; Earl Harrington (age 4) born July 1895; Leslie Harrington (age 3) born July 1896; and John Harrington (age 2) born December 1897. Leigh Larson note: Annie's widowed mother is living next door.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows Isabella Grogan (age 27) born March 1841 in Ireland to Irish-born parents and having immigrated in 1855 with all 4 of the children born to her still alive is a widow who owns her home free of a mortgage and is living in the City of Benicia, Benicia Twp., Solano Co., CA. Living with her are her two unmarried children, both born in California to Irish-born parents: James R. Grogan (age 23) born September 1876, a Machinist; and Margaret Grogan (age 21) born January 1879.

Marvin Henry Harrington died October 16, 1906, in Solano Co., CA, at age 75.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 6, 1920, shows Fred Young (age 59) born in California to New York and California-born parents is a Railroad Conductor who rents his home and is living at 3418 Mission Street, City of San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Mazie Young (age 20) born in California to Ohio and California-born parents. Also living there is his son, Louis Young (age 1-4/12) born in California to California-born parents.

Marvin Henry Harrington Jr. died July 23, 1924, in Alameda Co., CA, at age 53.

The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Friday, July 25, 1924

DIED

HARRINGTON - In Oakland, July 23, Marvin Henry Harrington, beloved husband of Annie E. Harrington, loving father of Clarence J., Earl M., Leslie G., John D., and Forrest M. Harrington, brother of Mrs. Bessie Fleming of San Francisco and Mrs. Susan Johnston of Vancouver, B. C. A member of Benicia Aerie No. 1764 F. O. E. and Benicia Tent No. 76 K. O. T. M. A Native of California, aged 54 years. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Saturday, July 26, at 11:30 o'clock a. m., at the Fruitvale chapel of C. N.. Cooper, 3347 East 14th st., thence to Benicia, California, where services will be held at St. Paul's church at 2:30 p. m. Interment, Benicia Cemetery.

Clarence James Harrington died July 29, 1925, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, at age 31.

The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Friday, July 31, 1925

DIED

HARRINGTON - In Oakland, July 29, Clarence James, dearly beloved son of Annie E. and the late Marvin H. Harrington; loving brother of Earl M., Leslie R., John D. and Forrest M. Harrington. A member of Oakland Tent No. 17 of the Maccabees; a native of California, aged 31 years. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services Saturday, August 1, at 11 a. m. from the Fruitvale chapel of C. N. Cooper, 3347 East 14th street. Further services at 3 p. m. at St.. Paul's Episcopal church, Benicia, Cal.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930, shows Fred J. Young (age 35) born in California to New York and California-born parents and first married at age 22 is a Sheet Metal Worker for the Railroad who owns his home worth $3,800 and is living at 9533 Sunnyside Street, City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Mazie Young (age 29) born in California to Iowa and Nevada-born parents and first married at age 16. Also living there is his five children, all born in California to California-born parents: Louis Young (age 11); Fred Young (age 10); Everett Young (age 5); La Verne Young (age 4-2/12); and Douglas Young (age 3-1/12).

Earl Marvin Harrington was born July 16, 1895, in Benicia, Contra Costa Co., CA, and died October 15, 1942, in Contra Costa Co., CA. Married to Edith M. Jackson. Lt. Earl M. Harrington.