Begnal Timeline 1860s-1978

Time Line Of Thomas Henry Begnal, George Felix Begnal, Clifford Franklin Begnal, Newton Richard Begnal Young

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Census, Events and City Directories of Thomas H. Begnal, the whereabouts of George F. Begnal Sr. who cannot find be found between 1905-1916 in the Albany, Brooklyn or Saratoga Springs City Directories or 1910 census.

Shaughnessy Timeline

City Directories

1874 Albany City Directory	1885

Note: I cannot confirm ( as of Jan 2006) that the following is in fact my Thomas H. Begnal in the 1860s city directories.

1862-1864 Belgin, Thomas -porter 451 Broadway - Thomas H. Begnal would of been 15 in 1862, unless his father was Thomas Sr.
1865 - Beglin, Thomas- clerk 11 Grand h. at 11 Grand
1866-1872 Beglin, Thomas- porter at 451 Broadway h. at 11 Grand

1870 census - Thos Beglau, age 21, b. abt. 1850 Ireland, Porter, Albany NY, page 244, 1365 dwelling, 2122 family - living with a Mary age 41 and John age 19, not confirmed my Bengal's. Update 6 Aug 2008, found a John J. Begnal, b. abt. 1851, Albany NY, age 24, Army Registration 22 Jul 1875, 17^th Infantry “A” Company, enlisted in Indianapolis IN, deserted 10/16 May 1876. Note: there are Begnal's of Waterbury, CT, that maybe related to my Begnal line, however their lineage shows no John J.

1871 - Thomas Beglin, Porter, w 451 Broadway, house 77 Orange.

1872 - Thomas Beglin, clerk, 451 Broadway, house 77 Orange and there are other Beglins housed same address, a James and John

1873 - Thomas Beglin, clerk 451 Broadway, house 22 Dallius

1874 - Thomas Begnal, clerk 451 Broadway, home 22 Dallius – Hardware Ad, 91 S. Pearl St. Albany.

Note: first time his surname spelled Begnal

Per the 1900 census Thomas H. Begnal and Margaret (Maggie in the 1880 census) E. Shevlin married about 1874. Following is a theory that Margaret's mother Catharine Shevlin, housed boarders and Thomas Begnal was one, possibly how Thomas may have met Margaret Shevlin. Or one of Catharine Shevlin's son's worked in Thomas's hardware store.

1875 - Catharine Shevlin, widow (Denis) home 22 Dallius, Note: same address in 1873 for Thomas Beglin

1878-1879 Begnal, Thomas H.- hardware, 91 S. Pearl, h. 91 S. Pearl

1880 line 1- Thomas Begnal, age 30, born Ireland and so are both of his parents. Wife Maggie (Shevlin), age 27, her and parents born Ireland, daughter Kate age 4, born NY and George Begnal, age 1, Albany NY.

1880 - Begnal, Thomas H. - hardware 91 S. Pearl, h. 22 Dallius

1881 - Thomas H. Begnal, hardware, 77 S. Pearl St., h 22 Dallius

1883 - Thomas H. Begnal, hardware, 86 S. Pearl St., house 77 S. Pearl St. Albany NY
1885 - Thomas H. Begnal, clerk, 41 State, home 203 Madison Ave. Albany NY
1885 - Catharine Shevlin, widow, home 203 Madison Ave., Albany NY, with son Dennis P. Physician.
1886 - Thomas Begnal, Albany NY
1887     "
1888     "     h 113 S Hawk
1889 - Thomas H. Begnal, grocer, w 60 Jefferson,   h. 113 S. Hawk, Albany, NY

1890 - Thomas H. Begnal, grocer, w 60 Jefferson,   h. 113 S. Hawk, Albany, NY
1891 -   "
1892     "     h 90 S. Hawk
1892     NYS census - Thomas 42, Margaret 37, Katie 15, George 12, Frank 8, and Mary 6, Albany NY
1893     Albany City Directory
1894     "
1895     "     w 56 Jefferson, h 90 S. Hawk
1896     "
1897 - Thomas Begnal, George is listed first time (as Begnall) clerk, 423 Broadway, boards 203 Madison, Albany, NY

1898 - George Begnall, clerk, boards 205 Madison Ave., Albany, NY

1899 - Thomas Begnal, clerk, boards 205 Madison Ave. Albany NY. Begnall George F., removed to Brooklyn

1900 line 67 - George Begnal, age 22, abt. Jan 1878, living at 420 Decatur, Brooklyn, NY, with Thomas H. Begnal, b. Feb 1850, Ireland, d. 1928, NY, m. Margaret E. Shevlin, b. abt. Feb 1850, Ireland, d. 1914, NY. Children of this marriage are Kate, abt. 1876, Frank, Apr 1882, Mary Feb 1887, and Katie Jun 1890.

Catherine/Katherine M. Begnal living with Mary C. Shevlin, aunt, at 205 Madison Ave. Albany New York

1900 Brooklyn Eagle Newspaper dated 20 Aug 1900, Thomas H. Begnal, George F. Begnal and Michael James Shevlin are listed.

1901 - Albany & Saratoga Springs Directories not found

1901, 8 Jun - Baker & Shevlin Company of Saratoga Springs incorporates - Directors James H. Baker, George F. Shevlin, Frederick H. Baker and George F. Begnal Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Springs, NY - City Directories

1901 – George F. Begnal, bds 160 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

1902 - Frank Begnal, res Shackleford Cottage, Ballston Ave
George F. Begnal see Baker & Shevlin Co. h Shackleford Cottage, Ballston Ave
Thomas H. Begnal, h Shackleford Cottage, Ballston Ave

1903 - George F., Frank & Thomas Begnal, Baker & Shevlin Company, h. Shackleford Cottage, Ballston Ave. Saratoga Springs.

1903 – 31 March, Clifford Franklin Begnal (unknown if surname is Begnal), born in Utica, NY to Elizabeth Shaughnessy (no birth or marriage record found). George did marry Edith M. Mitchell, 16 Aug 1903, Saratoga Springs. Just 4 mos. after my grandfather Clifford Franklin Begnal was born. Hints that George & Elizabeth never married. Shaughnessy Timeline

1904 – George F. removed to Brooklyn and does not reappear until 1917, Frank P. Begnal, machinist Baker & Shevlin, res. 23 W. Circular, Thomas H. Begnal.

1905 – Mrs. Edith M. Begnal, 139 Broadway. Frank P. Begnal, machinist Baker & Shevlin, res. 23 W. Circular, Thomas H. Begnal.

1906 - Frank P. Begnal, machinist Schenectady, res. 23 W. Circular, Thomas H. Begnal, machinist Baker & Shevlin, res. 23 W. Circular. No listing for Edith M. nee Mitchell Begnal

1906, 30 Nov, per the Utica Herald Dispatch, has Uticans Registered at NY Hotels, presuming NY City Hotels which lists a G. F. Begnal at the Woodstock. Google lists as 127-139 West 43rd Street, NYC

1907 - Frank P. Begnal, emp. Schenectady, res. 23 W. Circular, Mary V. bds. 23 W. Circular, Thomas H. Begnal, emp. Baker & Shevlin, h 23 W. Circular. No listing for Edith M. nee Mitchell Begnal or George F. Begnal

1908 – “ “ “ “ No listing for Edith M. nee Mitchell Begnal or George F. Begnal

1909 - Frank P. Begnal, machinist Baker & Shevlin, res. 23 W. Circular, Mary V. res. 23 W. Circular, Thomas H. Begnal, emp. Baker & Shevlin, h 23 W. Circular.

1909 - Edith M. Mitchell, res. 139 Broadway, not named Begnal, nor the whereabouts of George F. Begnal, and in 1910 & 11, Edith may have married someone named Irish, then 1911 marries George B. Wells. And is listed as Edit M. Wells, stenographer.

1910 - Edith Irish, I believe is Edith M. Mitchell Begnal and married an Irish as she is in 1911 Irish who marries a Wells and in 1912 is Edith M. Wells
1911 - Edith Irish weds George B. Wells
1912 - Edith M. Wells, stenographer

1910 - as 1 Jan 2005, I have not been able to locate George F. Begnal in this census year.

1910 census Thomas H., Margaret E. and daughter Mary V. Begnal, line 7. 1910 - Frank P. Begnal, machinist Baker & Shevlin, res. 143 Washington, Mary V. 90 Spring, Thomas H. Begnal, emp. Baker & Shevlin, h 90 Spring. I also have Katherine nee Begnal Baker and no George is listed with parents or siblings.

1910 - This is not George F. Begnal, but Elizabeth nee Shaughnessy with son Clifford, age 8, NY. No proof that Elizabeth married George Felix Begnal. On line 69, shows Mrs. George, age 28, (1882) born NY, father & mother what looks like Ireland with English or England above/over Ireland, living at 612 Madison Ave., Seattle, Washington on 27 April 1910. Shaughnessy Timeline

1900-1916 - George (Superintendent) & Elizabeth Begnal, CA Voters Registration, living in Fairfield, Solano Co. CA. found 31 Jul 2008

1911 – Frank P. Begnal, machinist Baker & Shevlin, res. 143 Washington, Mary V. 22 Algonquin Bldg Broadway Thomas H. Begnal,

emp. Baker & Shevlin, h 22 Algonquin Bldg Broadway

1912 – Frank P. Begnal, machinist, emp. George F. Shevlin, Mfg Co. h. 143 Washington. Mary V. & Thomas H. res. 22 Algonquin Bldg. Broadway. emp. George F. Shevlin, Mfg Co.

1912 - George Felix Begnal (bookkeeper) & Elizabeth, per the CA Voters Registration, living in Winters, Yolo Co., CA. found 31 Jul 2008

1913 – Frank P. Begnal, machinist Baker & Shevlin, res. 143 Washington, Mary V. & Thomas H. Begnal, emp. Baker & Shevlin, h. 22 Algonquin Bldg Broadway.

1914 – “ “ “ “

1914 - 6 Nov, Margaret E. nee Shevlin Begnal dies, Saratoga Springs, NY

1915 – Frank P. Begnal, emp. Shevlin Mfg Co., res. 143 Washington, , Mary V. & Thomas H. Begnal, res. Ballston Ave, RFD3,

emp. Shevlin Mfg Co.

1916 – Frank P. Begnal, machinist emp. Ross-Ketchum, res. 143 Washington, Mary V. & Thomas H. Begnal, res. Ballston Ave, RFD3

1917 - George F. Begnal-reappears, emp. Baker Mfg Co., Frank P. Begnal, emp. Baker Mfg Co., res. 143 Washington, Mary V. & Thomas H. Begnal, emp. Baker Mfg Co., h Ballston Ave

1918 - George F. Begnal & Mary V., emp. Baker Mfg Co., res. Ballston Ave, RFD3, Frank P. Begnal, foreman Baker Mfg Co., res. 143 Washington.

1918 - 12Sep - George F. Begnal WWI Draft Card, makes mention spouse Elizabeth M. Begnal, Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY and Frank P. Begnal (on file)

1919 - George F. Begnal, salesman Baker Mfg Co., res. 344 Broadway, Frank P. Begnal, foreman Baker Mfg Co., res. 143 Washington, Mary V. res. Ballston Ave, RFD3, No Thomas H.

1920 line 28 - George Begnal, age 38, boarder, married, no family, father and mother born in Ireland, a clerk, ironworks, living in Saratoga Springs on 3 Jan 1920.

1920 - Elizabeth Begnall, age 36 (1884) widow, with son Clifford (16), living at 3554a 20th St. San Francisco, CA

1920 - George F. Begnal, traveling salesman Baker Mfg Co., res. 344 Broadway. Frank P. Begnal, foreman Baker Mfg Co., res. 143 Washington, Mary V. Begnal, d. 23 Feb

1921 - George F. Begnal, marries on 20 Jun, Edna R. Avery, Utica, NY and Edna is one in the same as Edna Lennon, 18 Aug 1920, Manhattan, NY, when married.

1921 - George F. Begnal Sr., salesman Baker Mfg Co., res. Ballston Ave. RFD3 Frank P. Begnal, foreman Baker Mfg Co., res. 143 Washington. George F. Begnal Jr. is born 9 May 1921

1922 - George F. Begnal Sr., asst. mgr. Baker Mfg Co., res. Ballston Ave. RFD3. Frank P. Begnal, foreman Baker Mfg Co., res. 143 Washington. Thomas H. Begnal, clerk Baker Mfg Co., res. Ballston Ave. RFD3.

1923 – “ “ “ “

1924 - George F. (wife Edna) Begnal Sr., asst. mgr. Baker Mfg Co., res. Ballston Ave. RFD3. Frank P. Begnal (May E), foreman Baker Mfg Co., res. 143 Washington. Thomas H. Begnal, retired, h 160 Union Ave.

1924, 16 Jul, Newton Richard Begnal, born, living at 1201 Buchanan St. San Francisco, CA. Parents Clifford Franklin Begnal and Thelma Ferne Perry (Pereira Cardozo).

1925 – 1927 - No City Directories for Saratoga Springs, NY

1927 - Elizabeth nee Shaughnessy Begnal - 431 Arguello Blvd. San Francisco, CA - per CA Voters Regs.

1928, 4 May - Clifford F. Begnal, marries Wilma Florence Gates

1928 - Clifford F. Begnal - 431 Arguello Blvd. San Francisco, CA - Chauffer - per CA Voters Regs.

1928 - George F. (Edna M.) Begnal Sr. asst. mgr. Baker Mfg Co., h 2 Lincoln Ave. Frank P. Begnal (May E), emp. Conklingville, res. 143 Washington, Frederick G. & Marjorie J. Begnal, Student, res. 143 Washington. Thomas H. Begnal died 28 Apr 1928

1928, 28 Apr., Thomas Henry Begnal, dies Saratoga Springs, NY

1930 line 16 - George F. Begnal Sr., age 51, married, born NY, both parents born Irish Free State, assistant manager, foundry. Wife, Edna M., age 41, children George F. Jr., age 8, Jean M. age 7, and Jack Avery, age 6. Living at 311 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, NY

George F. Begnal Sr. is the father of Robert Thomas Begnal, b. 21 Dec 1931, NY, whom I have met and spoke with, he states his father was 55 when he was born.

1930, 25 Apr census - Peter & Victoria Deseran, daughter Mildred V. Arnold (agre 20 divorced), grand-daug. Pansy V. Arnold (age 2), 21705 Amelia Ave. Dominguez/San Pedro, LA Co., CA. Occupation Store Keeper, General Store. I have on file the 22 Mar 1900 passenger list, 1900, 1910 & 1920 census.

1930 to 1949 - Elizabeth nee Shaughnessy Begnal, 402 2nd Ave. SF - per CA Voters Regs. - Shaughnessy Timeline

1930 - 9 Sep - 30 Jan 1942 - Richard N. Young attends school (San Pedro) Mother as Mrs. E. Rose and father Earl Young and below the link to the records, schools and home addresses.

1931, 10 Feb - Shots Rang out - Thelma Benesch, res. 848 West Hamilton Ave., San Pedro, CA, witnessed a double shooting. Thelma Benesch is Thelma Ferne Perry

1931 - Robert Thomas Begnal, born 21 Dec 1931

1934-1944 - Clifford F. Begnal w/Wilma, 211 Aspen Ave. South San Francisco, San Mateo Co. CA - Laborer, per CA Voters Reg. - 1944 - Fireman

1936-37 In a picture Richard age 12/13, Patricia Victoria Arnold age 10/11, with Mildred Deseran Arnold Miller, Irvan, Fred
117 E. 220th St., Keystone CA (Carson)

1938 - Clifford F. Begnal w/Wilma, 211 Aspen Ave. South San Francisco, San Mateo Co. CA

1939-1949 - Elizabeth Begnal, 402 2nd Ave. SF

1940-44 - Clifford F. Begnal w/Wilma, 211 Aspen Ave. South San Francisco, San Mateo Co. CA - Fireman

1940 - Elizabeth Begnal, 402 2nd Ave. SF

1940 - 16 Sep - 9 Jan 1941 - San Pedro High School - 1001 W. 15th St. San Pedro, CA 90731, home address, maybe 2139 S. Walker Ave. San Pedro, CA

1941 9 Jan - 22 Jun 1941 - San Fernando High, 11133 O'Melveny Ave. San Fernando, CA. 11826 Sheldon St. (San Fernando area) Los Angeles, CA 91352

1941, 10 Sep -30 Jan 1942 - Jefferson High School - 1319 E 41st St. Los Angeles, CA, home address, maybe 1319 E 41st St. Los Angeles, CA

1941, 18 Nov, applied for SS Card Newton Richard Young, age 17 last birthday, Present Employer - Jefferson High School Parents as Clifford F. Young and Thelma Fern Perry, 118 1/2 W 42 St. Los Angeles, CA (first confirmed address since 1925

1942 - Clifford F. Begnal w/Wilma, 211 Aspen Ave. South San Francisco, San Mateo Co. CA

1942 - CA Voter Reg. lists Thelma F. Irby & William living at 138 1/2 E. 53rd St. Los Angeles Co. note address 28 Mar 1942

1942, 28 Mar - Richard N. Begnal, marries Patricia/Panzy Victoria Arnold, Yuma AZ, witnesses Thelma, Mildred and William L. Irby, address maybe that of Thelma or Mildred 138 1/2 E. 53rd. St. Los Angeles, CA. Patricia V. Arnold, b. 4 Apr 1928, almost 14.

1942, 24 Jul, Richard N. Young enlists in the Army, 130th Ordnance Battalion, stationed at Camp Polk, LA, Technician 5th Grade, Parts Clerk. Blood type A

1942, 28 Oct, Anna Laura Ferne Begnal, born to Patricia Victoria Arnold, age 16, Richard Private in Army age 19. Living at 1424 W. 255th St. Harbor City, CA. However, my father Richard is in the Army stationed in Louisiana.

1944 - Clifford F. Begnal w/Wilma, 227 California Ave. South San Francisco, CA

1944 - CA Voter Reg. lists Thelma F. Irby & William living at 1467 W. Vernon St. Los Angeles Co.

1944, 13 Nov, Richard N. Young discharged from Army, Camp Beale CA

1945, 24 Jan, Susan Marie Begnal born, San Pedro, CA

1945, 22 May, Richard Begnal, 1467 W. Vernon, Los Angeles, CA. per letter from Edwin R. Cunningham, adopted Susan Marie Begnal, however her father is said to be Edward Anderson.

1945, 6Jul, Richard N. Begnal divorces Patricia Arnold

1946 - CA Voter Reg. lists Thelma F. Irby & William living at 931 1/2 Parkman Ave. Los Angeles Co. note address 1947

1946, 9 Sep, Richard N. Young marries June Elsie Wilson my mother, Pasadena CA. unknown address and I do not have their marriage cert.

1947, 11 Sep, Donald Richard Young is born, living at 931 Parkman Ave. Los Angeles, CA. Parents Richard N. Young (Begnal) & June Elsie Wilson.

1948 - CA Voter Reg. lists Thelma F. Irby & William living at 13212 Anzac Ave. Los Angeles Co.

1948 - CA Voter Reg. lists Richard N. Young, 931 Parkman Ave. Los Angeles, CA

1948, 5 Mar, Richard N. Young, lives 952 W. Almond St. Compton, CA per Sears photo reprint envelope.

1949, 8 Jan - Elizabeth nee Shaughnessy Begnal - dies - 405 2nd Ave. San Francisco, CA

1949 - 9 Dec, Richard Young divorces June E. nee Wilson

1950-51, Richard N. Young marries Beverly Mae Taylor

1951 - 14 Dec, Richard N. Young divorces Beverly Mae nee Taylor

1953 - 17 May, Ricki Aileen Young born, Los Angeles, CA

1953 - 8 Oct, Richard N. Young marries Barbara Jayne Wood, Las Vegas, NV

1956 - 9 Dec - Patricia Young born, living at 314 1/2 W. 71st St. Los Angeles, CA

1956, 6 Nov - Richard N. & Barbara J. Young, 1022 W 51st Pl, Los Angeles, CA

1957 - 2 Jun, George F. Begnal Sr., dies Saratoga Springs, NY

1978 - Jul, George F. Begnal Jr., dies Saratoga Springs, NY

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