Robert Joseph McDonnell, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in about 1864, the son of immigrants, his father was from Ireland and his mother from Scotland. He and Margaret were probably married in Philadelphia as they appear in the 1900 U. S. Census living in the 20th ward with three children. Robert's month of birth is listed as October and the year as 1861. Margaret's birth is listed as December 1874, she was the daughter Scottish immigrants; her maiden name is unknown at this time. In this same census the following children are listed: Howard, born March 1897, Martha, born February 1898, and Charles, born January 1900. They later had another son, Frank. In 1900 Robert's occupation was listed as rigger, though the industry in which he held this position is not listed. At the time of Robert's death on 10 April 1933 he was employed as superintendent of public service for the city of Columbusl. The couple made their home at 2114 Sullivant Avenue on the west side of the city. Margaret died November 21, 1960. Both Robert and Margaret are buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio.

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