William Joseph Gogerty (1893-1939)
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William J. Gogerty (1892-1939) Accountant at Telephone Company (b. October 20, 1892, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA - d. May 07, 1939, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA)
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[edit] Parents
Son of Patrick J. Gogerty (1862-1949) and Ellen Parker (1865-1941) aka Helen Parker, who married on November 21, 1888.
[edit] Birth
He was born on October 20, 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
[edit] Siblings
William had the following siblings: Grace Gogerty (1890-1972); Helen Gogerty (1895-1982); and Walter Gogerty (1905-1974).
[edit] Chicago
In 1910 William is listed in the Chicago City Directory living at 4341 Carroll Avenue and working as a clerk. William filled out his draft card for World War I on June 05, 1917 while working at the Bell Telephone Company at 212 Washington Avenue in Chicago. He had blue eyes and light colored hair.
[edit] Marriage
William married Josetta Dorothy Jensen (1889-1940) aka Dolly Jensen around 1917.
[edit] Children
- Dorothy Helen Gogerty (1918-1996) who became a nun, left the order and married Salvator David Settecase (1919-1973) and adopted many children
- Donald Patrick Gogerty (1919-1967) who was wounded in the Korean War.
[edit] Chicago
William and Josette appear in the 1930 Census renting from Josette's brother, Leif Jensen. The home was at 4932 West Austin Avenue in Chicago.
[edit] Death
William died of heart attack in 1939. William's Illinois death certificate number was "14391". He was buried in All Saints Cemetery.
Widow: His widow died a year later.
