Formal Portrait: Gertrude Anna O'Neill

A painted image of Gertrude Anna O'Neill the daughter of Irish immigrants Michael O'Neill and Ellen M. Cunningham. Gertrude Anna O'Neill was born 29 January 1879 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

The high necked dress style with long sleeves and the hat align with women's fashion that was popular between 1900 and 1910. In 1910 Gertrude was living with her mother Ellen Cunningham in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The family lived at 711 Dallas Avenue, today this would be 711 North Dallas Avenue. Gertrude's 16 year old niece Evelyn McNaughton was also living in the household. Evelyn was recorded as a dressmaker in the census. Perhaps she made the lovely dress that Gertrude is wearing in the painting. As a dressmaker Evelyn would have been known the latest fashions.

Painted Image of Helen Gertrude O'Neill

This painted image is shared with permission. The original is in the care of Ginny Geary Laskovics my 2nd cousin 2x. Ginny is a granddaughter of Gertrude Anna O'Neill. The photograph is originally from the Virginia McDonald Geary Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky

Virginia McDonald Geary is my 1st cousin 3x removed. She is the daughter of Ambrose Aloysius McDonald, my 2nd great uncle and Gertrude Anna O'Neill, my 2nd great aunt. My relationship with Virginia McDonald Geary  is unique in that we are double 1st cousins 3x removed. We share two sets of common ancestors. Our common McDonald grandparents are Michael McDonald and Anna Haggerty. Our common O'Neill grandparents are Michael O'Neill and Ellen Cunningham. Winifred Agnes O'Neill is my 2nd Great Grandmother  Robert Alphonsus McDonald is my 2nd Great Grandfather.

References:

1. 1910 United States Federal Census. Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 12, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1303; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0440; FHL microfilm: 1375316. Household of Ellen O'Neil 

1940's/1950's - Helen Gertrude McDonald & Gertrude Anna O'Neill

Helen Gertrude McDonald photographed with her mother Gertrude Anna O'Neill. The photograph was most likely taken in the late 1940's or early 1950's. When photographed Helen was likely between age 32 and age 37. Gertrude was most likely between age 69 and 74. The latest date the photograph could have been taken was early summer 1953 as Gertrude passed away on 21 July 1953.

The location of the photograph is currently unknown. Helen and Gertrude were living in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Country, Ohio - so it is possible the photograph was taken at a family home in Cleveland.

Helen Gertrude McDonald & Gertrude Anne O'Neill

This photograph is shared with permission. The original photograph is in the care of Ginny Geary Laskovics my 2nd cousin 2x. Ginny is a niece of Helen and Ambrose. The photograph is originally from the Virginia McDonald Geary Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky

Helen Gertrude McDonald is my 1st cousin 3x removed. She is the daughter of Ambrose Aloysius McDonald, my 2nd great uncle and Gertrude Anna O'Neill, my 2nd great aunt. My relationship with siblings is unique in that we are double 1st cousins 3x removed. We share two sets of common ancestors. Our common McDonald grandparents are Michael McDonald and Anna Haggerty. Our common O'Neill grandparents are Michael O'Neill and Ellen Cunningham. Winifred Agnes O'Neill is my 2nd Great Grandmother  Robert Alphonsus McDonald is my 2nd Great Grandfather.

Prayer Card: Gertrude A. O'Neill

Gertrude Anna O'Neill, the daughter of Irish immigrants Michael O'Neill and his second wife Ellen M. Cunningham, was born 29 January 1879 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

Gertrude married Ambrose Aloysius McDonald on 15 January 1915 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Gertrude lived to be 74 years old. She died on 21 July 1953 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. She is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

This prayer card from Gertrude's funeral originally belonged to her daughter Virginia McDonald Geary. Virginia's daughter kindly sent the prayer card to me to incorporate into the family archives. 

Gertrude A. McDonald
Prayer Card Front

Gertrude A. McDonald
Prayer Card Back

Virginia McDonald Geary is my 1st cousin 3x removed. She is the daughter of Ambrose Aloysius McDonald, my 2nd great uncle and Gertrude Anna O'Neill, my 2nd great aunt. My relationship with Virginia McDonald Geary  is unique in that we are double 1st cousins 3x removed. We share two sets of common ancestors. Our common McDonald grandparents are Michael McDonald and Anna Haggerty. Our common O'Neill grandparents are Michael O'Neill and Ellen Cunningham. Winifred Agnes O'Neill is my 2nd Great Grandmother  Robert Alphonsus McDonald is my 2nd Great Grandfather.

References:

1. Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Orphan's Court. McDonld, Ambrose & O'Neill, Gertrude A. Marriage License.
2. Find A Grave. Memorial Number 172106415.