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Matthew W FAHEY was born January 1853 in Lewiston, Maine, USA. Matthew W FAHEY was the child of Michael FAHEY and Bridget GAHAGAN
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Matthew W married Ella J KEANE 14 Nov. 1874 . The couple had (at least) 4 children. They divorced. Ella J KEANE was born 18 February 1858 in Hallowell, Maine, USA. Ella J died 9 July 1929 in Lewiston, Maine, USA.
Matthew W married (2) Addie M MUTTY KARNES 6 January 1903 in Lewiston, Maine, USA . Addie M MUTTY KARNES was born abt. 1854 in Brewer, Maine, USA. Addie M died 29 March 1914 in Lewiston, Maine, USA.
Matthew W FAHEY died 30 July 1925 in Lewiston, Maine, USA.
NOTE: saw Jessie Cobb in Lewistion, accompanied by James J. McKenna, the Saturday evening before she disappeared
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Androscoggin's Secret - Based on the 1900 murder of Jessie Cobb in Lewiston, Maine
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Androscoggin's Secret - Based on the 1900 murder of Jessie Cobb in Lewiston, Maine
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1853 Birth
January 1853
Lewiston, Maine, USA- 1870 - Lewiston, Maine
name: Mathew Fahie
estimated birth year: 1853
gender: Male
age in 1870: 17y
color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, indian): White
birthplace: Maine
home in 1870: Maine, United States
Household Gender Age
Michael Fahes M 57y
Bridget Fahes F 49y
Michael Fahie M 21y
Mathew Fahie M 17y
Sarah Fahie F 15y
Edmund Fahie M 13y
Addia Fahie F 10y
1870 U.S. Census 
1874 Marriage / Partner
Matthew W FAHEY and Ella J KEANE 14 Nov. 1874,- 1875 Birth of Child
Edward Francis FAHEY was born 22 November 1875, Augusta, Maine, USA - 1880 His family
name: Michael Fahey
residence: Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine
birthdate: 1812
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name: Bridget Fahey
spouse's birthplace: Ireland
father's name:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 68 years
occupation: Laborer
nara film number: T9-0475
page: 260
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1880 U.S. Census - 1886 Birth of Child
Ella May FAHEY was born 25 February 1886, Lewiston, Maine, USA 
Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Me. M.C.R.R. Station
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Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Me. Entrance Maine State Fair Grounds.
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Spouse(s) / Partner(s) and Child(ren) of Matthew W FAHEY
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Ella J KEANE-- Date: 14 Nov. 1874 Place:
Libelant: Ellie J. Fahey
Libelee: Matthew W. Fahey
Former Name of Female: Ella J. Kean
Date of Marriage: 14 Nov. 1874
Date of Divorce: 29 Apr. 1902
County Where Divorced: Androscoggin
Source: Maine Divorce Index, 6/ 2
Source citation: "Maine Divorces, 1799-1903," database, Maine Genealogy (www.mainegenealogy.net/ individual_divorce_record.asp?id=7128 : accessed 3 June 2012), entry for Ellie J. Fahey & Matthew W. Fahey, 29 Apr. 1902, citing Maine Divorce Index, Maine State Archives.
Children of Matthew W FAHEY and Ella J KEANE:
Edward Francis FAHEY (b.22 November 1875, Augusta, Maine, USA d. 26 November 1943, Auburn, Maine, USA )
m. Jessie Evelyn HEAD 19 April 1904 in Lewiston, Maine, USA
m. Blanche PATTEE 8 October 1913 in , Maine, USA
John H FAHEY (b.abt. 1880, Lewiston, Maine, USA d. 8 March 1917, Lewiston, Maine, USA)
Ella May FAHEY (b.25 February 1886, Lewiston, Maine, USA d. 12 December 1938, Farmingdale, Maine, USA)
m. John E CONNORS 19 May 1907 in Lewiston, Maine, USA
Mary Etta FAHEY (b.2 July 1896, Lewiston, Maine, USA d. 23 February 1987, Lewiston, Maine, USA)
m. Ralph Herbert DRAPER 17 April 1915 in Lewiston, Maine, USA
Matthew W FAHEY married Addie M MUTTY KARNES-- Date: 6 January 1903 Place: Lewiston, Maine, USA
Name of Groom: Mathew W. FAHEY
Groom's Place of Residence: Lewiston, Me.
Name of Bride: Addie M. KARNES
Bride's Place of Residence: Lewiston, Me.
Marriage Date: Tuesday, 6 Jan. 1903
Marriage Certificate Number: Not available
Source citation: "Maine Marriages, 1892-1966, 1977-1996," database, Maine Genealogy (www.mainegenealogy.net/ individual_marriage_record.asp?id=5839 : accessed 3 Jun 2012), entry for Mathew W. FAHEY and Addie M. KARNES, Tuesday, 6 Jan. 1903, citing Maine Vital Records.
Children of Matthew W FAHEY and Addie M MUTTY KARNES:
Ella J KEANE-- Date: 14 Nov. 1874 Place: Libelant: Ellie J. Fahey
Libelee: Matthew W. Fahey
Former Name of Female: Ella J. Kean
Date of Marriage: 14 Nov. 1874
Date of Divorce: 29 Apr. 1902
County Where Divorced: Androscoggin
Source: Maine Divorce Index, 6/ 2
Source citation: "Maine Divorces, 1799-1903," database, Maine Genealogy (www.mainegenealogy.net/ individual_divorce_record.asp?id=7128 : accessed 3 June 2012), entry for Ellie J. Fahey & Matthew W. Fahey, 29 Apr. 1902, citing Maine Divorce Index, Maine State Archives.
Children of Matthew W FAHEY and Ella J KEANE:
Edward Francis FAHEY (b.22 November 1875, Augusta, Maine, USA d. 26 November 1943, Auburn, Maine, USA )m. Jessie Evelyn HEAD 19 April 1904 in Lewiston, Maine, USA
m. Blanche PATTEE 8 October 1913 in , Maine, USA
John H FAHEY (b.abt. 1880, Lewiston, Maine, USA d. 8 March 1917, Lewiston, Maine, USA) Ella May FAHEY (b.25 February 1886, Lewiston, Maine, USA d. 12 December 1938, Farmingdale, Maine, USA)m. John E CONNORS 19 May 1907 in Lewiston, Maine, USA
Mary Etta FAHEY (b.2 July 1896, Lewiston, Maine, USA d. 23 February 1987, Lewiston, Maine, USA)m. Ralph Herbert DRAPER 17 April 1915 in Lewiston, Maine, USA
Matthew W FAHEY married
Addie M MUTTY KARNES-- Date: 6 January 1903 Place: Lewiston, Maine, USAName of Groom: Mathew W. FAHEY
Groom's Place of Residence: Lewiston, Me.
Name of Bride: Addie M. KARNES
Bride's Place of Residence: Lewiston, Me.
Marriage Date: Tuesday, 6 Jan. 1903
Marriage Certificate Number: Not available
Source citation: "Maine Marriages, 1892-1966, 1977-1996," database, Maine Genealogy (www.mainegenealogy.net/ individual_marriage_record.asp?id=5839 : accessed 3 Jun 2012), entry for Mathew W. FAHEY and Addie M. KARNES, Tuesday, 6 Jan. 1903, citing Maine Vital Records.
Children of Matthew W FAHEY and Addie M MUTTY KARNES:
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1853 Birth
January 1853
Lewiston, Maine, USA
1874 Marriage / Partner
Matthew W FAHEY and Ella J KEANE 14 Nov. 1874,
1875 Birth of Child
Edward Francis FAHEY was born 22 November 1875, Augusta, Maine, USA
1886 Birth of Child
Ella May FAHEY was born 25 February 1886, Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Me. M.C.R.R. Station
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Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Me. Entrance Maine State Fair Grounds.
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1896 Birth of Child
Mary Etta FAHEY was born 2 July 1896, Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Maine, USA
City Building and De Witt House, Lewiston, Maine
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Lewiston, Maine, USA
Tacoma Inn, near Lewiston, Me.
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Lewiston, Maine, USA
Androscoggin Mill and Canal
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1903 Marriage / Partner
Matthew W FAHEY and Addie M MUTTY KARNES 6 January 1903, Lewiston, Maine, USA
1914 Death of Spouse/Partner
Addie M MUTTY KARNES died 29 March 1914, Lewiston, Maine, USA
1917 Death of Child
John H FAHEY died 8 March 1917, Lewiston, Maine, USA
Obituary
The Lewiston Daily Sun, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, July 31, 1925
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1853 Birth January 1853
Lewiston, Maine, USA
1870 - Lewiston, Maine
name: Mathew Fahie
estimated birth year: 1853
gender: Male
age in 1870: 17y
color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, indian): White
birthplace: Maine
home in 1870: Maine, United States
Household Gender Age
Michael Fahes M 57y
Bridget Fahes F 49y
Michael Fahie M 21y
Mathew Fahie M 17y
Sarah Fahie F 15y
Edmund Fahie M 13y
Addia Fahie F 10y
1870 U.S. Census
name: Mathew Fahie
estimated birth year: 1853
gender: Male
age in 1870: 17y
color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, indian): White
birthplace: Maine
home in 1870: Maine, United States
Household Gender Age
Michael Fahes M 57y
Bridget Fahes F 49y
Michael Fahie M 21y
Mathew Fahie M 17y
Sarah Fahie F 15y
Edmund Fahie M 13y
Addia Fahie F 10y
1870 U.S. Census
1874 Marriage / PartnerMatthew W FAHEY and Ella J KEANE 14 Nov. 1874,
1875 Birth of ChildEdward Francis FAHEY was born 22 November 1875, Augusta, Maine, USA
1880 His family
name: Michael Fahey
residence: Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine
birthdate: 1812
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name: Bridget Fahey
spouse's birthplace: Ireland
father's name:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 68 years
occupation: Laborer
nara film number: T9-0475
page: 260
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1880 U.S. Census
name: Michael Fahey
residence: Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine
birthdate: 1812
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name: Bridget Fahey
spouse's birthplace: Ireland
father's name:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 68 years
occupation: Laborer
nara film number: T9-0475
page: 260
page...Read MORE...
1880 U.S. Census
1886 Birth of ChildElla May FAHEY was born 25 February 1886, Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Me. M.C.R.R. Station
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Lewiston, Maine, USA
Lewiston, Me. Entrance Maine State Fair Grounds.
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1896 Birth of ChildMary Etta FAHEY was born 2 July 1896, Lewiston, Maine, USA
1900 - Lewiston, Maine
name: Matthew Fahey
titles & terms:
residence: Lewiston city, Androscoggin, Maine
birth date: Jan 1853
birthplace: Maine
relationship to head of household: Self
spouse: Ella Fahey
spouse's titles & terms:
spouse's birthplace: Maine
father:
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
head-of-household name: Matthew Fahey
gender: Male
marital status: Married
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1900 U.S. Census
name: Matthew Fahey
titles & terms:
residence: Lewiston city, Androscoggin, Maine
birth date: Jan 1853
birthplace: Maine
relationship to head of household: Self
spouse: Ella Fahey
spouse's titles & terms:
spouse's birthplace: Maine
father:
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
head-of-household name: Matthew Fahey
gender: Male
marital status: Married
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1900 U.S. Census
Lewiston, Maine, USA
City Building and De Witt House, Lewiston, Maine
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Lewiston, Maine, USA
Tacoma Inn, near Lewiston, Me.
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Lewiston, Maine, USA
Androscoggin Mill and Canal
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1902
Lewiston Sunday Journal, Lewiston, Maine
January 29, 1902
Mr. Fahey's Memory
It Plays Him a Peculiarly Scruvy Trick at the Police Court.
He Could Not Remember Seeing Mrs. Fahey at Time of Assault.
It was Matthew Fahey's unlucky morning Wednesday – Matthew of the “blarsted affections,” Matthew of the meretricious memory.
Matthew was arraigned before Judge Cornish in the Lewiston municipal court on Wednesday, charged with assault of his wife. A short time ago, as has been...Read MORE...
Lewiston Sunday Journal, Lewiston, Maine
January 29, 1902
Mr. Fahey's Memory
It Plays Him a Peculiarly Scruvy Trick at the Police Court.
He Could Not Remember Seeing Mrs. Fahey at Time of Assault.
It was Matthew Fahey's unlucky morning Wednesday – Matthew of the “blarsted affections,” Matthew of the meretricious memory.
Matthew was arraigned before Judge Cornish in the Lewiston municipal court on Wednesday, charged with assault of his wife. A short time ago, as has been...Read MORE...
1902-03 Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, Directory
Matthew W. Fahey, driver, 90 Middle, rms 185 Main, Lewiston
Matthew W. Fahey, driver, 90 Middle, rms 185 Main, Lewiston
1903 Marriage / PartnerMatthew W FAHEY and Addie M MUTTY KARNES 6 January 1903, Lewiston, Maine, USA
Bankruptcy
January 16, 1903, Matthew filed for bankruptcy (Microfilm of original records in the Androscoggin County Building, Auburn, Maine, Court records v. 1-9(p.1-22) 1898-1920, Family History Library US/ CAN Film 1753454).
January 16, 1903, Matthew filed for bankruptcy (Microfilm of original records in the Androscoggin County Building, Auburn, Maine, Court records v. 1-9(p.1-22) 1898-1920, Family History Library US/ CAN Film 1753454).
1904-05 Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, Directory
Matthew Fahey, 86 Pierce, Lewiston
Matthew Fahey, 86 Pierce, Lewiston
1906-07 Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, Directory
Matthew W Fahey, driver, 86 Pierce, Lewiston
Matthew W Fahey, driver, 86 Pierce, Lewiston
1910 Durham, Androscoggin, Maine
name: Matthew W Fahey
birthplace: Maine
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Durham, Androscoggin, Maine
marital status: Married
race : White
gender: Male
immigration year:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's birthplace: Ireland
family number: 152
page number: 7
Household Gender Age
Matthew W Fahey M 57y
spouse Addie Fahey F 56y
1910 U.S. Census
name: Matthew W Fahey
birthplace: Maine
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Durham, Androscoggin, Maine
marital status: Married
race : White
gender: Male
immigration year:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's birthplace: Ireland
family number: 152
page number: 7
Household Gender Age
Matthew W Fahey M 57y
spouse Addie Fahey F 56y
1910 U.S. Census
1914 Death of Spouse/PartnerAddie M MUTTY KARNES died 29 March 1914, Lewiston, Maine, USA
1917 Death of ChildJohn H FAHEY died 8 March 1917, Lewiston, Maine, USA
1920 Durham, Androscoggin, Maine
Road from South West Bend over Bowie Hill
Durham, Androscoggin, Maine
Fahey, Matthew W, head, age 66, widowed, born Maine, parents born Ireland, farmer, general farm
1920 U.S. Census
Road from South West Bend over Bowie Hill
Durham, Androscoggin, Maine
Fahey, Matthew W, head, age 66, widowed, born Maine, parents born Ireland, farmer, general farm
1920 U.S. Census
1925 Death
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Fahey, Matthew d. 30 July 1925
buried 1 Aug 1925
age 73
location St Mary's Hospital, Lstn.
section E, lot 81
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Mt. Hope Cemetery
Fahey, Matthew d. 30 July 1925
buried 1 Aug 1925
age 73
location St Mary's Hospital, Lstn.
section E, lot 81
lplonline.org/ wp-content/ uploads/ Mt.-Hope-Cemetery-v1.0.pdf
Obituary
The Lewiston Daily Sun, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, July 31, 1925
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