Thomas Shekleton Family
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Thomas Shekleton possibly of Banbridge, Co., North Ireland, there is no birthdate or place given; m. Elizabeth Unknown, b. 1815, d. 15 September 1851 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland. Thomas was affiliated with the church of England and Elizabeth with the church of Ireland, also Episcopal. The time of his death and burial is unknown as are the names of his parents.

Children of Thomas and Elizabeth Shekleton:
i. Elizabeth, b. May 1840 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland
ii. William Hunter, b. June 1842 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland
iii. Alexander William, b. 24 June 1843 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland
iv. Thomas Henry, b. 9 December 1845 in Banbrige Down, North Ireland
v. Martha "Matilda" Jane, b. 11 November 1846 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland, d. 6 May 1921 in Chicage, Cook County, Illinois, m. James Charles Mulligan (son of Dr. Thomas Mulligan and Emily Watson) on 29 November 1864, b. 26 June 1842 in North Ireland, d. 30 October 1926 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 7 children
vi. Samuel Bingham, b. April 1849 in Banbridge Down, Ireland, m. Mary Burgoyne; 1 daughter known; Kathleen, b. 1875; d. 1953; m. (1) James Willoughby Turnbull; (2) Richard Evans; one daughter known by 1st marriage, Iris Mary Willoughby, m. Henry Fry; one known daughter, Kate, m. Richard Herbert;
        Kate's letter to Mr. Mulligan is inserted in The Shackletons book--Please contact me if you would like information about this letter. She lived in Leicester, England at the time of the letter dated 3 December 1965

     Children of Martha "Matilda" Jane Shekleton and James Charles Mulligan:
     i. Charles James, b. 28 September 1866, d. 25 March 1916 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, m. POSSIBLY Maggie Ely on 8 January 1889 in Cook County, Illinois**
     ii. Emily, b. in Banbridge Down, North Ireland
     iii. Thomas Cecil, b. 12 March 1873 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland, d. in United States POSSIBLY on 13 November 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
     iv. John Watson, b. 21 July 1875 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland, d. 23 April 1921 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois**
     v. Maria, b. 11 May 1877 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland, m. Joseph Hohmann (son of Jacob Hohmann); b. 3 June 1872 in Chicage, Illinois, d. 1958, buried in Chicago, Illinois; 6 children
     vi. Jane Clement, b. 7 January 1879 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland
     vii. William Alexander, b. 27 July 1881 in Banbridge Down, North Ireland

          Children of Maria Mulligan and Joseph Hohmann:
          i. Gilbert G., b. 4 January 1905 in Illinois, d. 22 October 1992 in Santa Clara County, California**
          ii. Joseph, b. 1909 POSSIBLY 25 November**; d. POSSIBLY June 1976**
          iii. Robert, b. 1911 POSSIBLY 8 July**; d. POSSIBLY June 1977 in Cook County, Illinois**
          iv. Walter Cottingham, b. Private, m. Mary Lucille Wooley (daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Albert Wooley); 2 children, Walter Neil, m. Katherine Guilbeau; and Lela Anne
          v. George, b. 1915 POSSIBLY 7 February**; d. POSSIBLY 27 June 1922**
          vi. Donald, b. 13 January 1921; d. August 1967 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan**
Sources other than The Shackletons book:

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1) Possible marriage of Charles James Mulligan; Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900; Internet Database
2) Thomas Cecil Mulliagan death date; Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950; Internet Database
3) John Watson Mulligan death date; Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950; Internet Database
4) Gilbert G. Hohmann birth/death date/place; SSDI AND California Death Index, 1940-1997; Internet Database
5) Joseph Hohmann birth/death date; SSDI
6) Robert Hohmann birth/death date; SSDI
7) George Hohmann birth/death date; SSDI
8) Donald Hohmann birth/death date; SSDI
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