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Eugene P. McKenny

Male 1874 - 1909  (35 years)


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  • Name Eugene P. McKenny  [1, 2, 3
    Born 1874  Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Gender Male 
    Residence Bef Aug 1903  Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Residence 8 Aug 1903  Saint Louis, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    3510 Lindell Avenue 
    Residence 11 Sep 1903  Chicago, Cook, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Residence 1909  Jenneta, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
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    _UID 49BB250E82BF4E8B9FB35858C5D0791677AE 
    Died 15 Oct 1909  Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11
    Cause: Suicide - ingestion of carbolic acid 
    Buried 18 Oct 1909  Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Address:
    1300 Bladensburg Rd., NE
    Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. 20002-1887
    USA
    mto@ccaw.org 
    Person ID I10820  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 3 Feb 2016 

    Father John B. McKenny,   b. 1831, Tyrone, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jan 1922, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Mother Sophia Woods,   b. 1838, Tyrone, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Dec 1919, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married Between 1857 and 1858  Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14, 15
    • Owen Woods, in Blacktown (townland), on Griffith's valuation.
      Blacktown lies within Dunganon parish (Roman Catholic)
      http://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0214

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      9/6/2018
      I carefully examined Armagh marriage records (from the NLI) between 1857 and 1858 with no results for John McKenny & Sophia Woods. There were other McKenny's and Woods people, but names not matching with those I know of.
    Alt. Marriage 21 Nov 1857  Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [16, 17, 18, 19, 20
    Children 8 children 
    Family ID F197  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Blanche M. English,   b. Oct 1872, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Alt. Marriage 1902  [21
    Married 8 Aug 1903  Saint Louis, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [22, 23, 24
    Children 
     1. McKenny,   d. Jul 1908
     2. Elizabeth R. McKenny,   b. 1905, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 13 Aug 2014 
    Family ID F10345  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1874 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Bef Aug 1903 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 3510 Lindell Avenue - 8 Aug 1903 - Saint Louis, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 8 Aug 1903 - Saint Louis, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 11 Sep 1903 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1909 - Jenneta, Maryland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Suicide - ingestion of carbolic acid - 15 Oct 1909 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Address:
    1300 Bladensburg Rd., NE
    Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. 20002-1887
    USA
    mto@ccaw.org - 18 Oct 1909 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States
    Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • (Medical):See attached sources. [25]

  • Sources 
    1. [S1009] Washington Post - Ancestry.com, Maryland. Washington, D.C., "Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital," October 16 1909, p. 2, col. 1; digital images, \i Ancestry.com\i0 (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Washington Post
      October 16, 1909

      pg. 2
      col. 1

      ENDS LIFE WITH ACID

      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital.

      "DOWN AND OUT" HE SAYS

      Former Employee of a Washington Newspaper Drinks Poison Within Short Distance of Emergency and Dies a Few Minutes Later - Had been Despondent and Threatened Self.

      Within the shadow of Emergency Hospital, which, in less than three minutes was to be the scene of his death struggles, Eugene P. McKenny, 35 years old, of Rockville, Md., up to a month ago a bookkeper for the Washington Times, late yesterday afternoon drank a quantity of carbolic acid. He died in the hospital.
      On two occaisions, according to the family, the young man had threatened suicide by the same means. Despondency over the loss of a child last July, losing his position with the newspaper, his failure to procure employment, domestic troubles, and illness was said by members of the family to be the cause of McKenny's act. In addition to a wife and 5 year old daughter, McKenny leaves his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

      Dies in three minutes.

      In less than three minutes after he swallowed the acid he was pronounced dead by Dr. Benjamin Cliff, of the Emergency staff.
      It was 5:30 o'clock when McKenny decided to end his troubles. At that time he was less than 200 feet from the hospital in Ohio Avenue. Stopping suddenly on a brisk walk, McKenny, after glancing around as if to see that no one was near enough to interfere, put his hand in his coat pocket and pulled out the vial containing the acid.
      As he was about to raise the bottle to his lips he saw a man approaching from the front. The man, who was J. H. Croxdell, living at the George Washington Hotel, saw McKenny at the same time, and surmised what the latter was about to do. He hurried forward and called "Stop!"
      McKenny evidently heard him, for he, too, quickened his actions. He raised his arm with a jerk, put the bottle to his lips and drank. Before he could drain the bottle of its contents, however, Croxdell grabbed his arm and wrenched the vial from his grasp. McKenny had hardly drunk more than two drams.
      "What are you doing - drinking poison?", asked Croxdell, at the same time attempting to pull McKenny toward the hospital.
      "Yes, I am drinking carbolic acid." replied McKenny.
      "What are you doing it for?" asked Croxdell.
      "I am down and out, and wish to end it all." said the would-be suicide.
      "Come with me to the hospital," said Croxdell.

      Goes to the Hospital.

      Without another word McKenny accompanied his would-be rescuer to the Emergency Hospital. It was less than two minutes, according to Dr. Cliff, from the time the man drank the acid until a quantity of alcohol was forced down his throat and heroic measures were adopted to save his life. In less than three minutes after he drank the acid, according to Dr. Cliff and Croxdell, McKenny was dead.
      As soon as the physician pronounced the man dead his pockets were searched in an effort to find some letters or papers which might lead to his identity, as from the time he entered the hospital he did not utter a word. A letter from the American Surety Company announcing that the premium on his notary public security was due was found. The letter was addressed to Eugene P. [F.?] McKenny, ___ of the Washington Times.

      Relatives Are Informed.

      Police headquarters were notified, and the young man's sisters at 1505 Eleventh street northwest were told. The father, John McKenny, as well as the suicide's mother, are aged and feeble, and the news of the death of heir son was kept from them. The young man's three sisters went to the hospital and identified the body as that of their brother.
      Mrs. T A Sullivan, a married sister, said that her brother was naturally morose and that his domestic life had not been as happy as it might. She also said that on two occasions her brother had threatened to end his life.
      At the Washington Times Office, where the young man had been employed for more than three years, every one had a kind word to say of him. McKenny also had worked for several years for the Southern Railroad as a messenger boy, agent, and accountant.
      McKenny had ben married about seven years. For the last two years he had lived just outside of Rockville, Md., at a place called Jenneta. In July last he lost his youngest child. This is said to have weighed heavilly on his mind.
      Coroner Nevitt, after viewing the body, gave a certificate of death by suicide from poison. Arrangements will be made this morning to have the body moved to an undertaker's rooms. The sisters were in communication with the widow last night. The sisters are Mrs. T. A. Sullivan, of 27 Q street northwest, and Misses Mary and Agnes McKenny, living with their parents.
      James Routt, Pharaba Routt, Ross County, Ohio, 1850
      James Routt, Pharaba Routt, Ross County, Ohio, 1850
      James Routt, Pharaba Routt, Ross County, Ohio, 1850
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/populationschedu0725unix#page/n531/mode/1up
      James W Burch
      James W Burch
      Washington Post
      Washington Post
      Ends Life With Acid
      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital


    2. [S1122] The Alexandria Gazette, Virginia. Alexandria., "A Romantic Marriage," August 10, 1903, p. 3, col. 1; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 13 Aug 2014.
      A dispatch from St. Louis, Mo. says:
      "A qiuet wedding was the outcome Saturday of a lengthy journey made several
      days ago by Miss Blanche M. English, of Alexandria. Va., in order to be at the
      bedside of her allianced husband, Eugene P. McKenney. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father McKenney, of
      Eilicot City, Md., at the rectory of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Grand Avenue, and Lintlell Boulevard, at 11 o'clock. The officiating priest is a brother of the bridegroom. The wedding followed a romance begun in Alexantlria eight years ago, while McKenney was chief clerk of the Southern Railway at that place. It
      was there the young couple plighted their troth. It was not long after this that the road officials assigned McKenney to Washnington, D. C., and finally to the East St. Louis position. The young man applied himself assidiously to his duties, hoping to go to Virginia at an early date to claim his bride, but events
      did not occur as had been hoped and the wedding date was set for the coming fall.
      Several weeks ago McKenney became ill and was sent to a St. Louis hospital.
      His recovery was slow, and Miss English, with the spirit of a true southern woman,
      came to St. Louis to be at the bedside of her affianced husband. From the moment of her arrival McKenney naturally began to Improve. Two days ago the patient was able to leave the hospital, and the wedding was arranged forthwith. As Father McKennney, the groom's brother, was already prisent, it was decided
      that he should officiate at the marriage. The couple left on the Wabash train Saturday noon for Chicago, to spend their honeymoon. McKenney had been granted a leave of absence from his duties and will take an extensive trip to recover his health. The couple will reside in St. Louis. During her sojourn in St. Louis, Miss English, now Mrs. McKenny, stopped with Chief Clerk Burroughs, of the Southern Railway, who resides at 4553 A Cleveland Avenue. Officials of the Southern Railway speak in the highest terms of Mr. McKenney. His bride is a beautiful and cultured Virginia girl.
      [Miss English is a daughter of Captain Samuel English, formerly of this city but now living in Rockville, Md.]
      Alexandria gazette. (Alexandria, D.C.), 10 Aug. 1903. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85025007/1903-08-10/ed-1/seq-3/>
      Alexandria Gazette
      Alexandria Gazette
      Wedding announcement for Blanche English and John P. McKenny, Alexandria Gazette, August 10, 1903.
      Lorenzo R. Routt death certificate, Walnut Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1920
      Lorenzo R. Routt death certificate, Walnut Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1920
      Lorenzo R. Routt death certificate, Walnut Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1920
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-21277-104547-19?cc=1307272
      James W Burch
      James W Burch


    3. [S815] District of Columbia Deaths and Burials, 1840-1964, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2012)), accessed 3 Feb 2014), Entry for Eugene P. McKenny; Citing index: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F7TZ-QVP. (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Name:
      Find-A-Grave memorial for Lorenzo Routt
      Find-A-Grave memorial for Lorenzo Routt
      Find-A-Grave memorial for Lorenzo Routt
      Document source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=47179761
      Headstone for Lorenzo Routt
      Headstone for Lorenzo Routt
      Headstone for Lorenzo Routt
      Photo courtesy: D. Patterson, 1/26/2010
      http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=47179761&PIpi=25198739
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny, Oct. 18, 1909. Committed suicide by ingesting carbolic acid.


    4. [S1009] Washington Post - Ancestry.com, Maryland. Washington, D.C., "Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital," October 16 1909, p. 2, col. 1; digital images, \i Ancestry.com\i0 (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Washington Post
      October 16, 1909

      pg. 2
      col. 1

      ENDS LIFE WITH ACID

      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital.

      "DOWN AND OUT" HE SAYS

      Former Employee of a Washington Newspaper Drinks Poison Within Short Distance of Emergency and Dies a Few Minutes Later - Had been Despondent and Threatened Self.

      Within the shadow of Emergency Hospital, which, in less than three minutes was to be the scene of his death struggles, Eugene P. McKenny, 35 years old, of Rockville, Md., up to a month ago a bookkeper for the Washington Times, late yesterday afternoon drank a quantity of carbolic acid. He died in the hospital.
      On two occaisions, according to the family, the young man had threatened suicide by the same means. Despondency over the loss of a child last July, losing his position with the newspaper, his failure to procure employment, domestic troubles, and illness was said by members of the family to be the cause of McKenny's act. In addition to a wife and 5 year old daughter, McKenny leaves his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

      Dies in three minutes.

      In less than three minutes after he swallowed the acid he was pronounced dead by Dr. Benjamin Cliff, of the Emergency staff.
      It was 5:30 o'clock when McKenny decided to end his troubles. At that time he was less than 200 feet from the hospital in Ohio Avenue. Stopping suddenly on a brisk walk, McKenny, after glancing around as if to see that no one was near enough to interfere, put his hand in his coat pocket and pulled out the vial containing the acid.
      As he was about to raise the bottle to his lips he saw a man approaching from the front. The man, who was J. H. Croxdell, living at the George Washington Hotel, saw McKenny at the same time, and surmised what the latter was about to do. He hurried forward and called "Stop!"
      McKenny evidently heard him, for he, too, quickened his actions. He raised his arm with a jerk, put the bottle to his lips and drank. Before he could drain the bottle of its contents, however, Croxdell grabbed his arm and wrenched the vial from his grasp. McKenny had hardly drunk more than two drams.
      "What are you doing - drinking poison?", asked Croxdell, at the same time attempting to pull McKenny toward the hospital.
      "Yes, I am drinking carbolic acid." replied McKenny.
      "What are you doing it for?" asked Croxdell.
      "I am down and out, and wish to end it all." said the would-be suicide.
      "Come with me to the hospital," said Croxdell.

      Goes to the Hospital.

      Without another word McKenny accompanied his would-be rescuer to the Emergency Hospital. It was less than two minutes, according to Dr. Cliff, from the time the man drank the acid until a quantity of alcohol was forced down his throat and heroic measures were adopted to save his life. In less than three minutes after he drank the acid, according to Dr. Cliff and Croxdell, McKenny was dead.
      As soon as the physician pronounced the man dead his pockets were searched in an effort to find some letters or papers which might lead to his identity, as from the time he entered the hospital he did not utter a word. A letter from the American Surety Company announcing that the premium on his notary public security was due was found. The letter was addressed to Eugene P. [F.?] McKenny, ___ of the Washington Times.

      Relatives Are Informed.

      Police headquarters were notified, and the young man's sisters at 1505 Eleventh street northwest were told. The father, John McKenny, as well as the suicide's mother, are aged and feeble, and the news of the death of heir son was kept from them. The young man's three sisters went to the hospital and identified the body as that of their brother.
      Mrs. T A Sullivan, a married sister, said that her brother was naturally morose and that his domestic life had not been as happy as it might. She also said that on two occasions her brother had threatened to end his life.
      At the Washington Times Office, where the young man had been employed for more than three years, every one had a kind word to say of him. McKenny also had worked for several years for the Southern Railroad as a messenger boy, agent, and accountant.
      McKenny had ben married about seven years. For the last two years he had lived just outside of Rockville, Md., at a place called Jenneta. In July last he lost his youngest child. This is said to have weighed heavilly on his mind.
      Coroner Nevitt, after viewing the body, gave a certificate of death by suicide from poison. Arrangements will be made this morning to have the body moved to an undertaker's rooms. The sisters were in communication with the widow last night. The sisters are Mrs. T. A. Sullivan, of 27 Q street northwest, and Misses Mary and Agnes McKenny, living with their parents.
      Lorenzo Routt and family
      Lorenzo Routt and family
      Lorenzo Routt and family, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1920
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1427unit#page/n287/mode/1up
      1920 Census - Hugh Patrick Kelly
      1920 Census - Hugh Patrick Kelly
      Image Source:
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu209unit#page/n177/mode/1up
      Washington Post
      Washington Post
      Ends Life With Acid
      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital


    5. [S815] District of Columbia Deaths and Burials, 1840-1964, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2012)), accessed 3 Feb 2014), Entry for Eugene P. McKenny; Citing index: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F7TZ-QVP. (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Name:
      Lorenzo Routt and family, 1900, Laurelville, Hocking County, Ohio
      Lorenzo Routt and family, 1900, Laurelville, Hocking County, Ohio
      Lorenzo Routt and family, 1900, Laurelville, Hocking County, Ohio
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1287unit#page/n276/mode/1up
      Hugh Kelly - Pension Card
      Hugh Kelly - Pension Card
      Image Source:
      https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24336-29804-76?cc=1919699&wc=M9M2-1WW:1074699006
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny, Oct. 18, 1909. Committed suicide by ingesting carbolic acid.


    6. [S1176] City Directories for Washington, D. C., Taylor/Maudy, (\i Fold3\i0 . http://www.fold3.com/ : 2014), 1903: 672; <http://www.fold3.com/ : accessed Feb 3, 2016 (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2016.
      McKenny, Eugene P. clk, h 1505 11th nw
      Eugene P. McKenny, in Boyd's directory, Washington, D.C., 1903
      Eugene P. McKenny, in Boyd's directory, Washington, D.C., 1903
      Eugene P. McKenny, in Boyd's directory, Washington, D.C., 1903
      Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/78916288
      Lorenzo Routt, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio, 1870
      Lorenzo Routt, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio, 1870
      Lorenzo Routt, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio, 1870
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/populationschedu1262unit#page/n511/mode/1up
      Lorenzo Routt, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio, 1870
      Lorenzo Routt, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio, 1870
      Lorenzo Routt, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio, 1870
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11839-192782-50?cc=1438024
      Eugene P. McKenny, living at 1505 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.,1903
      Eugene P. McKenny, living at 1505 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.,1903
      Eugene P. McKenny, living at 1505 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.,1903
      Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/78916288


    7. [S1121] The Saint Louis Republic, Missouri. Saint Louis., "To Marry Sweetheart She Came To Nurse," August 8, 1903, p. 8, col. 3; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 7 May 2014.
      To Marry Sweetheart
      She Came To Nurse

      -

      Illness of Eugene P. McKenny Brings Miss Blanche English From Washington, D.C.- Wedding To-Day.

      The marriage of Eugene P. McKenny of No. 3510 Lindell avenus and Miss Blanche M. English of Washington, D.C., which will take place this morning at the home of the bridegrooms relatives on Cleveland avenue, is the result of a romance begun some time ago at the national capital, where both young persons formerly lived.
      Mr. McKenny is an expert accountant employed by the Southern Railway Company in East St. Louis. He was sent out from Washington several months ago, and it was then announced that his marriage with Miss English would take place in the fall.
      Mr. McKenny's health has not been good since his arrival in St. Louis. He has been under a physician's care at a private hospital for a few weeks.
      His fiance came here from Washington recently to see him. So beneficial was her presence that Mr. McKenny left his physician's care yesterday, and, having procured the necessary license, it was arranged that the wedding should take place today. The convalescent bridegroom has secured a holiday in which to enjoy his honeymoon before taking up his duties with his company.
      Many expressions of good will have been received by the prospective bride and bridegroom, who will start upon their tour this afternoon.
      The Saint Louis Republic
      The Saint Louis Republic
      Wedding announcement for Eugene P. McKenny and Blanche M. English, August 8, 1903, St. Louis, MO.

      Image Source:
      http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84020274/1903-08-08/ed-1/seq-3/
      Lorenzo Routt, boarder in Pyle family household, Green, Ross County, Ohio, 1880
      Lorenzo Routt, boarder in Pyle family household, Green, Ross County, Ohio, 1880
      Lorenzo Routt, boarder in Pyle family household, Green, Ross County, Ohio, 1880
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/10thcensus1062unit#page/n627/mode/1up
      Pyle residence, 1880 census, Ross County, Ohio
      Pyle residence, 1880 census, Ross County, Ohio
      Pyle residence, 1880 census, Ross County, Ohio
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/10thcensus1062unit#page/n626/mode/1up


    8. [S1122] The Alexandria Gazette, Virginia. Alexandria., September 11, 1903, p. 3; digital images, \i Newspapers.com\i0 (Reliability: 3), 8 May 2014.
      Alexandria Gazzette
      11 September 1903
      Page 3
      Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. McKenny, the latter formerly Miss Blanche English, of this city, have located permanently in Chicago. After an extended trip, Mr. McKenny has entirely recovered from his recent illness.
      Source:
      http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/44245153/
      Lorenzo Routt and family, 1900, Laurelville, Hocking County, Ohio
      Lorenzo Routt and family, 1900, Laurelville, Hocking County, Ohio
      Lorenzo Routt and family, 1900, Laurelville, Hocking County, Ohio
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1287unit#page/n276/mode/1up


    9. [S1009] Washington Post - Ancestry.com, Maryland. Washington, D.C., "Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital," October 16 1909, p. 2, col. 1; digital images, \i Ancestry.com\i0 (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Washington Post
      October 16, 1909

      pg. 2
      col. 1

      ENDS LIFE WITH ACID

      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital.

      "DOWN AND OUT" HE SAYS

      Former Employee of a Washington Newspaper Drinks Poison Within Short Distance of Emergency and Dies a Few Minutes Later - Had been Despondent and Threatened Self.

      Within the shadow of Emergency Hospital, which, in less than three minutes was to be the scene of his death struggles, Eugene P. McKenny, 35 years old, of Rockville, Md., up to a month ago a bookkeper for the Washington Times, late yesterday afternoon drank a quantity of carbolic acid. He died in the hospital.
      On two occaisions, according to the family, the young man had threatened suicide by the same means. Despondency over the loss of a child last July, losing his position with the newspaper, his failure to procure employment, domestic troubles, and illness was said by members of the family to be the cause of McKenny's act. In addition to a wife and 5 year old daughter, McKenny leaves his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

      Dies in three minutes.

      In less than three minutes after he swallowed the acid he was pronounced dead by Dr. Benjamin Cliff, of the Emergency staff.
      It was 5:30 o'clock when McKenny decided to end his troubles. At that time he was less than 200 feet from the hospital in Ohio Avenue. Stopping suddenly on a brisk walk, McKenny, after glancing around as if to see that no one was near enough to interfere, put his hand in his coat pocket and pulled out the vial containing the acid.
      As he was about to raise the bottle to his lips he saw a man approaching from the front. The man, who was J. H. Croxdell, living at the George Washington Hotel, saw McKenny at the same time, and surmised what the latter was about to do. He hurried forward and called "Stop!"
      McKenny evidently heard him, for he, too, quickened his actions. He raised his arm with a jerk, put the bottle to his lips and drank. Before he could drain the bottle of its contents, however, Croxdell grabbed his arm and wrenched the vial from his grasp. McKenny had hardly drunk more than two drams.
      "What are you doing - drinking poison?", asked Croxdell, at the same time attempting to pull McKenny toward the hospital.
      "Yes, I am drinking carbolic acid." replied McKenny.
      "What are you doing it for?" asked Croxdell.
      "I am down and out, and wish to end it all." said the would-be suicide.
      "Come with me to the hospital," said Croxdell.

      Goes to the Hospital.

      Without another word McKenny accompanied his would-be rescuer to the Emergency Hospital. It was less than two minutes, according to Dr. Cliff, from the time the man drank the acid until a quantity of alcohol was forced down his throat and heroic measures were adopted to save his life. In less than three minutes after he drank the acid, according to Dr. Cliff and Croxdell, McKenny was dead.
      As soon as the physician pronounced the man dead his pockets were searched in an effort to find some letters or papers which might lead to his identity, as from the time he entered the hospital he did not utter a word. A letter from the American Surety Company announcing that the premium on his notary public security was due was found. The letter was addressed to Eugene P. [F.?] McKenny, ___ of the Washington Times.

      Relatives Are Informed.

      Police headquarters were notified, and the young man's sisters at 1505 Eleventh street northwest were told. The father, John McKenny, as well as the suicide's mother, are aged and feeble, and the news of the death of heir son was kept from them. The young man's three sisters went to the hospital and identified the body as that of their brother.
      Mrs. T A Sullivan, a married sister, said that her brother was naturally morose and that his domestic life had not been as happy as it might. She also said that on two occasions her brother had threatened to end his life.
      At the Washington Times Office, where the young man had been employed for more than three years, every one had a kind word to say of him. McKenny also had worked for several years for the Southern Railroad as a messenger boy, agent, and accountant.
      McKenny had ben married about seven years. For the last two years he had lived just outside of Rockville, Md., at a place called Jenneta. In July last he lost his youngest child. This is said to have weighed heavilly on his mind.
      Coroner Nevitt, after viewing the body, gave a certificate of death by suicide from poison. Arrangements will be made this morning to have the body moved to an undertaker's rooms. The sisters were in communication with the widow last night. The sisters are Mrs. T. A. Sullivan, of 27 Q street northwest, and Misses Mary and Agnes McKenny, living with their parents.
      Birth record of Marvin Ross, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio
      Birth record of Marvin Ross, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio
      Birth record of Marvin Ross, Green Township, Ross County, Ohio, Apr 2, 1896
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-23316-15367-70?cc=1932106
      Washington Post
      Washington Post
      Ends Life With Acid
      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital


    10. [S1009] Washington Post - Ancestry.com, Maryland. Washington, D.C., "Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital," October 16 1909, p. 2, col. 1; digital images, \i Ancestry.com\i0 (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Washington Post
      October 16, 1909

      pg. 2
      col. 1

      ENDS LIFE WITH ACID

      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital.

      "DOWN AND OUT" HE SAYS

      Former Employee of a Washington Newspaper Drinks Poison Within Short Distance of Emergency and Dies a Few Minutes Later - Had been Despondent and Threatened Self.

      Within the shadow of Emergency Hospital, which, in less than three minutes was to be the scene of his death struggles, Eugene P. McKenny, 35 years old, of Rockville, Md., up to a month ago a bookkeper for the Washington Times, late yesterday afternoon drank a quantity of carbolic acid. He died in the hospital.
      On two occaisions, according to the family, the young man had threatened suicide by the same means. Despondency over the loss of a child last July, losing his position with the newspaper, his failure to procure employment, domestic troubles, and illness was said by members of the family to be the cause of McKenny's act. In addition to a wife and 5 year old daughter, McKenny leaves his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

      Dies in three minutes.

      In less than three minutes after he swallowed the acid he was pronounced dead by Dr. Benjamin Cliff, of the Emergency staff.
      It was 5:30 o'clock when McKenny decided to end his troubles. At that time he was less than 200 feet from the hospital in Ohio Avenue. Stopping suddenly on a brisk walk, McKenny, after glancing around as if to see that no one was near enough to interfere, put his hand in his coat pocket and pulled out the vial containing the acid.
      As he was about to raise the bottle to his lips he saw a man approaching from the front. The man, who was J. H. Croxdell, living at the George Washington Hotel, saw McKenny at the same time, and surmised what the latter was about to do. He hurried forward and called "Stop!"
      McKenny evidently heard him, for he, too, quickened his actions. He raised his arm with a jerk, put the bottle to his lips and drank. Before he could drain the bottle of its contents, however, Croxdell grabbed his arm and wrenched the vial from his grasp. McKenny had hardly drunk more than two drams.
      "What are you doing - drinking poison?", asked Croxdell, at the same time attempting to pull McKenny toward the hospital.
      "Yes, I am drinking carbolic acid." replied McKenny.
      "What are you doing it for?" asked Croxdell.
      "I am down and out, and wish to end it all." said the would-be suicide.
      "Come with me to the hospital," said Croxdell.

      Goes to the Hospital.

      Without another word McKenny accompanied his would-be rescuer to the Emergency Hospital. It was less than two minutes, according to Dr. Cliff, from the time the man drank the acid until a quantity of alcohol was forced down his throat and heroic measures were adopted to save his life. In less than three minutes after he drank the acid, according to Dr. Cliff and Croxdell, McKenny was dead.
      As soon as the physician pronounced the man dead his pockets were searched in an effort to find some letters or papers which might lead to his identity, as from the time he entered the hospital he did not utter a word. A letter from the American Surety Company announcing that the premium on his notary public security was due was found. The letter was addressed to Eugene P. [F.?] McKenny, ___ of the Washington Times.

      Relatives Are Informed.

      Police headquarters were notified, and the young man's sisters at 1505 Eleventh street northwest were told. The father, John McKenny, as well as the suicide's mother, are aged and feeble, and the news of the death of heir son was kept from them. The young man's three sisters went to the hospital and identified the body as that of their brother.
      Mrs. T A Sullivan, a married sister, said that her brother was naturally morose and that his domestic life had not been as happy as it might. She also said that on two occasions her brother had threatened to end his life.
      At the Washington Times Office, where the young man had been employed for more than three years, every one had a kind word to say of him. McKenny also had worked for several years for the Southern Railroad as a messenger boy, agent, and accountant.
      McKenny had ben married about seven years. For the last two years he had lived just outside of Rockville, Md., at a place called Jenneta. In July last he lost his youngest child. This is said to have weighed heavilly on his mind.
      Coroner Nevitt, after viewing the body, gave a certificate of death by suicide from poison. Arrangements will be made this morning to have the body moved to an undertaker's rooms. The sisters were in communication with the widow last night. The sisters are Mrs. T. A. Sullivan, of 27 Q street northwest, and Misses Mary and Agnes McKenny, living with their parents.
      Lorenzo Routt and family, Deer Creek, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1910
      Lorenzo Routt and family, Deer Creek, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1910
      Lorenzo Routt and family, Deer Creek, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1910
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/13thcensus1910po1223unit#page/n854/mode/1up
      Death certificate for Hugh Kelly
      Death certificate for Hugh Kelly
      Death certificate for Hugh Kelly
      Washington Post
      Washington Post
      Ends Life With Acid
      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital


    11. [S815] District of Columbia Deaths and Burials, 1840-1964, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2012)), accessed 3 Feb 2014), Entry for Eugene P. McKenny; Citing index: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F7TZ-QVP. (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Name:
      Lorenzo Routt and family
      Lorenzo Routt and family
      Lorenzo Routt and family, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1920
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1427unit#page/n287/mode/1up
      1920 Census - Hugh Patrick Kelly
      1920 Census - Hugh Patrick Kelly
      Image Source:
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu209unit#page/n177/mode/1up
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny, Oct. 18, 1909. Committed suicide by ingesting carbolic acid.


    12. [S815] District of Columbia Deaths and Burials, 1840-1964, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2012)), accessed 3 Feb 2014), Entry for Eugene P. McKenny; Citing index: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F7TZ-QVP. (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Name:
      Eugene P. McKenny, in Boyd's directory, Washington, D.C., 1903
      Eugene P. McKenny, in Boyd's directory, Washington, D.C., 1903
      Eugene P. McKenny, in Boyd's directory, Washington, D.C., 1903
      Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/78916288
      Lorenzo Routt and family, Deer Creek, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1910
      Lorenzo Routt and family, Deer Creek, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1910
      Lorenzo Routt and family, Deer Creek, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1910
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/13thcensus1910po1223unit#page/n854/mode/1up
      Eugene P. McKenny, living at 1505 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.,1903
      Eugene P. McKenny, living at 1505 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.,1903
      Eugene P. McKenny, living at 1505 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.,1903
      Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/78916288
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny
      Death certificate for Eugene P. McKenny, Oct. 18, 1909. Committed suicide by ingesting carbolic acid.


    13. [S815] District of Columbia Deaths and Burials, 1840-1964, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2012)), accessed 26 Feb 2014), Entry for Sophia McKenny; Citing index: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F7TT-18R. (Reliability: 3), 26 Feb 2014.
      Name:
      Death certificate of Sophia McKenny
      Death certificate of Sophia McKenny


    14. [S941] 1910 Census - District of Columbia, Maryland, District of Columbia, (http://archive.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2013), T624, roll 149, Washington, enumeration district (ED) 17, sheet 6A, dwelling 93, family 113, Sophia McKenny, accessed Jan 25, 2016 (Reliability: 3), 25 Jan 2016.
      Name:
      John McKenny and Sophia Woods, 1910 census, Washington, D.C.
      John McKenny and Sophia Woods, 1910 census, Washington, D.C.
      John McKenny and Sophia Woods, 1910 census, Washington, D.C.
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKLC-PZW


    15. [S415] US Census 1910, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.), Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 2, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_149; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 772. (Reliability: 3), 14 Aug 2006.
      Address: 1505 11th Street N.W.
      Name: McKenny, John
      Relationship to head of household: head
      Sex: m
      Color: w
      Age: 76
      Marital status: m
      Years of marriage: 52
      Birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Father's birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Mother's birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Year of immigration to the United States: 1858
      Naturalized or alien: nat
      Occupation: Pension clerk, U.S. Govt.

      Name: Sophia
      Relationship to head of household: wife
      Sex: f
      Color: w
      Age: 74
      Marital status: f
      Years of marriage: 52
      Mother of how many children: 8
      How many of those children survive: 4
      Birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Father's birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Mother's birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Year of immigration to the United States: 1858
      Occupation: none

      Name: Mary A.
      Relationship to head of household: daughter
      Sex: f
      Color: w
      Age: 44
      Marital status: s
      Birthplace: Dist. of Col.
      Father's birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Mother's birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Occupation: Dressmaker at home

      Name: Agnes
      Relationship to head of household: daughter
      Sex: f
      Color: w
      Age: 30
      Marital status: s
      Birthplace: Dist. of Col.
      Father's birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Mother's birthplace: Ire (Irish)
      Occupation: none
      John McKenny
      John McKenny


    16. [S1009] Washington Post - Ancestry.com, Maryland. Washington, D.C., "Social and Personal," Nov 22 1907, p. 7,11, col. 6,4; digital images, \i Ancestry.com\i0 (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Washington Post
      Friday, November 22, 1907

      pg. 7
      col. 6

      Social and Personal

      -

      In celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs John McKenny, of 1505 Eleventh street northwest, gathered around them last evening from 7 to 9 o'clock a large number of their friends and relatives. They were assisted in receiveing by their five children, Rev. F. X. McKenny, president of St. Charles College, Mrs. T. A. Sullivan, Miss Mary McKenny, Miss Agnes McKenny, and Mr. Eugene McKenny.
      Great clusters of yellow chrysanthemums and palms formed the decorations in the parlor, hall and dining room.
      The day was begun by celebration of mass before a miniature white and gold altar erected in one end of the drawing room, with their son, Rev. F. X. McKenny, as celebrant, assisted by Rev. Paul Griffith, Rev. Ambrose Bevin and rev. E. J. Connelly. The service, which was most impressive was intended by the family and nearest friends.
      Mr. McKenny and Miss Sophia Wood were married in Ireland and came to America immediately after, becoming
      -
      CONTINUED ON ELEVENTH PAGE
      -

      p. 11

      col. 4

      Social and Personal
      -
      Continued From Seventh Page
      -

      residents of Washington. During the fifty years they have been in this city Mr. and Mrs. McKenny have occupied but two houses, moving into the present one forty years ago. Mrs. McKenny was married on her birthday anniversary, and yesterday marked her seventieth year. Mr. McKenny is six years her senior. He is still in the employ of the Pension Office, a position he has held for the last thirty years.
      Mr. and Mrs McKenny received a large number of handsome presents, the majority of which were gold.
      Washington Post
      Washington Post
      50th Wedding Anniversary, John McKenny and Sophia Wood
      Application for marriage license, Michael L. Poland & Mary V. Kelly
      Application for marriage license, Michael L. Poland & Mary V. Kelly
      Application for marriage license, Michael L. Poland & Mary V. Kelly, 19 Feb 1920


    17. [S426] US Census 1900, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.), Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T623 160; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 58. (Reliability: 3), 12 Aug 2006.
      Residence Address: 1505 11th Street N.W.
      Name: McKenny, John
      Relationship to head of household: head
      Color: w
      Sex: m
      Month of birth: June
      Year of birth: 1839
      Age: 60
      Marital status: m
      Years married: 43
      Birthplace: Ireland
      Father's birthplace: Ireland
      Mother's birthplace: Ireland
      Year of immigration: 1857
      Years in this country: 43
      Occupation: Clerk Gov.

      Name: ------ Sophia
      Relationship to head of household: wife
      Color: w
      Sex: f
      Month of birth: Nov.
      Year of birth: 1844
      Age: 55
      Marital status: m
      Years married: 43
      Mother of how many children: 7
      Of that many children, how many survive: 7
      Birthplace: Ireland
      Father's birthplace: Ireland
      Mother's birthplace: Ireland
      Year of immigration: 1857
      Years in this country: 43
      Occupation:

      Name: ------ Mary
      Relationship to head of household: daughter
      Color: w
      Sex: f
      Month of birth: Apr.
      Year of birth: 1864
      Age: 36
      Marital status: s
      Birthplace: Dist. of Col.
      Father's birthplace: Ireland
      Mother's birthplace: Ireland
      Occupation: dressmaker

      Name: ------ Kate
      Relationship to head of household: daughter
      Color: w
      Sex: f
      Month of birth: July
      Year of birth: 1866
      Age: 33
      Marital status: s
      Birthplace: Dist. of Col.
      Father's birthplace: Ireland
      Mother's birthplace: Ireland

      Name: ------ Agnes
      Relationship to head of household: daughter
      Color: w
      Sex: f
      Month of birth: Jan.
      Year of birth: 1879
      Age: 21
      Marital status: s
      Birthplace: Dist. of Col.
      Father's birthplace: Ireland
      Mother's birthplace: Ireland
      Marriage record of Francis B. Kelly and Carrie M. Rout
      Marriage record of Francis B. Kelly and Carrie M. Rout
      Marriage record of Francis B. Kelly and Carrie M. Rout
      Marriage record of Francis B. Kelly and Carrie M. Rout
      John McKenny
      John McKenny
      Image source: John McKenny, 1900 census, District of Columbia
      https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DTFS-RWX?mode=g&i=19&wc=9BQG-MNY%3A1030552201%2C1030552202%2C1030764201%3Fcc%3D13252


    18. [S1329] Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1882, (\i FamilySearch\i0 . http://FamilySearch.org : 2015), "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1882" (http://FamilySearch.org : accessed Jan 6, 2016), manifest, \i S. S. Elizabeth\i0, May 31, 1858, John Mcany, Sophia Mcany, Cath. Mcanny, Owen Woods (Reliability: 3), 6 Jan 2016.
      108 John MCany 27
      109 Sophia Do. 20
      110 Cath. McAvany? [MCany? - list creator error or misunderstanding?] 19
      111 Owen Woods 27
      Title page, passenger manifest, ship S. S. Elizabeth
      Title page, passenger manifest, ship S. S. Elizabeth
      Title page of the passenger manifest of the ship Elizabeth. Departed from Londonderry, Ireland. Arrived Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 31, 1858.
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-40805-96?cc=1908535
      "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1882," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-41400-83?cc=1908535 : accessed 7 January 2016), 081 - 4 Jan to 20 Dec 1858 > image 126 of 399; citing NARA microfilm publication M425 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
      Page 1 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth
      Page 1 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth
      Page 1 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth. Departed from Londonderry, Ireland. Arrived Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 31, 1858.
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-40805-96?cc=1908535
      "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1882," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-40804-97?cc=1908535 : accessed 7 January 2016), 081 - 4 Jan to 20 Dec 1858 > image 127 of 399; citing NARA microfilm publication M425 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth.
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth.
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth. Departed from Londonderry, Ireland. Arrived Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 31, 1858.
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      "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1882," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-40805-96?cc=1908535 : accessed 7 January 2016), 081 - 4 Jan to 20 Dec 1858 > image 128 of 399; citing NARA microfilm publication M425 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth.
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth.
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth. Departed from Londonderry, Ireland. Arrived Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 31, 1858.
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-41083-90?cc=1908535
      "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1882," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-41083-90?cc=1908535 : accessed 7 January 2016), 081 - 4 Jan to 20 Dec 1858 > image 129 of 399; citing NARA microfilm publication M425 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
      Page 3 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth.
      Page 3 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth.
      Page 3 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth. Departed from Londonderry, Ireland. Arrived Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 31, 1858.
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-41230-81?cc=1908535
      "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1882," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-41230-81?cc=1908535 : accessed 7 January 2016), 081 - 4 Jan to 20 Dec 1858 > image 130 of 399; citing NARA microfilm publication M425 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth (enlarged)
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth (enlarged)
      Page 2 of the passenger manifest of the ship S. S. Elizabeth. Departed from Londonderry, Ireland. Arrived Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 31, 1858.
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      "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1882," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18415-40805-96?cc=1908535 : accessed 7 January 2016), 081 - 4 Jan to 20 Dec 1858 > image 128 of 399; citing NARA microfilm publication M425 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).


    19. [S1127] Evening Star, District of Columbia. Washington., "The World Of Society," November 22, 1907, p. 5, col. 5; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 14 Nov 2014.
      Mr. and Mrs. John Mc.Kenny yesterday
      celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their
      marriage at their residence, 1105 11th
      street northwest. Rev. F. X. McKenny,
      president of St. Charles College and eldest
      son of the couple, celebrated a
      Thanksgiving mass at 9 o'clock in the
      morning at a small altar erected in the
      parlor. He was assisted by Rev. Fathers
      Beaven, Marr and Connelly of the Church
      of the Immaculate Conception and Rev.
      Father Paul Griffith of St. Augustine's
      Church. The altar was adorned with
      large yellow chrysanthemums, in keeping
      with the color scheme of the decorations
      and emblematic of the golden wedding.
      Following the mass breakfast was served.
      The decorations of the dining room were
      In yellow, and in the center of the table
      was a large wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs.
      McKenny were assisted by their five children:
      Rev. Father McKenny, Miss Mary McKenny,
      Miss Agnes McKenny, Mrs. T. A. Sullivan and
      Mr. Eugene McKenny, at a reception held last
      evening between the hours of 7 and 9 o'clock.
      Following their marriage in Ireland fifty years
      ago, Mr. and Mrs. McKennv came to this country
      and settled in Washington. For a period
      extending over ten years they resided in
      13th street. They then built their present
      home. Mr. McKenny has been an employe of
      the pension office for thirty years.
      Frank B. Kelly and Carrie Rout wedding announcement
      Frank B. Kelly and Carrie Rout wedding announcement
      Evening Star, Nov. 22, 1907
      Evening Star, Nov. 22, 1907
      Evening Star, Nov. 22, 1907. Article relating the 50th wedding anniversary of John McKenny and Sophia Woods.
      Image source: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1907-11-22/ed-1/seq-5.pdf


    20. [S941] 1910 Census - District of Columbia, Maryland, District of Columbia, (http://archive.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2013), T624, roll 149, Washington, enumeration district (ED) 17, sheet 6A, dwelling 93, family 113, Sophia McKenny, accessed Jan 25, 2016 (Reliability: 3), 25 Jan 2016.
      Name:
      Marriage record for Margaret A. Kelly and Jeremiah E. Donovan
      Marriage record for Margaret A. Kelly and Jeremiah E. Donovan
      John McKenny and Sophia Woods, 1910 census, Washington, D.C.
      John McKenny and Sophia Woods, 1910 census, Washington, D.C.
      John McKenny and Sophia Woods, 1910 census, Washington, D.C.
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKLC-PZW


    21. [S1009] Washington Post - Ancestry.com, Maryland. Washington, D.C., "Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital," October 16 1909, p. 2, col. 1; digital images, \i Ancestry.com\i0 (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Washington Post
      October 16, 1909

      pg. 2
      col. 1

      ENDS LIFE WITH ACID

      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital.

      "DOWN AND OUT" HE SAYS

      Former Employee of a Washington Newspaper Drinks Poison Within Short Distance of Emergency and Dies a Few Minutes Later - Had been Despondent and Threatened Self.

      Within the shadow of Emergency Hospital, which, in less than three minutes was to be the scene of his death struggles, Eugene P. McKenny, 35 years old, of Rockville, Md., up to a month ago a bookkeper for the Washington Times, late yesterday afternoon drank a quantity of carbolic acid. He died in the hospital.
      On two occaisions, according to the family, the young man had threatened suicide by the same means. Despondency over the loss of a child last July, losing his position with the newspaper, his failure to procure employment, domestic troubles, and illness was said by members of the family to be the cause of McKenny's act. In addition to a wife and 5 year old daughter, McKenny leaves his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

      Dies in three minutes.

      In less than three minutes after he swallowed the acid he was pronounced dead by Dr. Benjamin Cliff, of the Emergency staff.
      It was 5:30 o'clock when McKenny decided to end his troubles. At that time he was less than 200 feet from the hospital in Ohio Avenue. Stopping suddenly on a brisk walk, McKenny, after glancing around as if to see that no one was near enough to interfere, put his hand in his coat pocket and pulled out the vial containing the acid.
      As he was about to raise the bottle to his lips he saw a man approaching from the front. The man, who was J. H. Croxdell, living at the George Washington Hotel, saw McKenny at the same time, and surmised what the latter was about to do. He hurried forward and called "Stop!"
      McKenny evidently heard him, for he, too, quickened his actions. He raised his arm with a jerk, put the bottle to his lips and drank. Before he could drain the bottle of its contents, however, Croxdell grabbed his arm and wrenched the vial from his grasp. McKenny had hardly drunk more than two drams.
      "What are you doing - drinking poison?", asked Croxdell, at the same time attempting to pull McKenny toward the hospital.
      "Yes, I am drinking carbolic acid." replied McKenny.
      "What are you doing it for?" asked Croxdell.
      "I am down and out, and wish to end it all." said the would-be suicide.
      "Come with me to the hospital," said Croxdell.

      Goes to the Hospital.

      Without another word McKenny accompanied his would-be rescuer to the Emergency Hospital. It was less than two minutes, according to Dr. Cliff, from the time the man drank the acid until a quantity of alcohol was forced down his throat and heroic measures were adopted to save his life. In less than three minutes after he drank the acid, according to Dr. Cliff and Croxdell, McKenny was dead.
      As soon as the physician pronounced the man dead his pockets were searched in an effort to find some letters or papers which might lead to his identity, as from the time he entered the hospital he did not utter a word. A letter from the American Surety Company announcing that the premium on his notary public security was due was found. The letter was addressed to Eugene P. [F.?] McKenny, ___ of the Washington Times.

      Relatives Are Informed.

      Police headquarters were notified, and the young man's sisters at 1505 Eleventh street northwest were told. The father, John McKenny, as well as the suicide's mother, are aged and feeble, and the news of the death of heir son was kept from them. The young man's three sisters went to the hospital and identified the body as that of their brother.
      Mrs. T A Sullivan, a married sister, said that her brother was naturally morose and that his domestic life had not been as happy as it might. She also said that on two occasions her brother had threatened to end his life.
      At the Washington Times Office, where the young man had been employed for more than three years, every one had a kind word to say of him. McKenny also had worked for several years for the Southern Railroad as a messenger boy, agent, and accountant.
      McKenny had ben married about seven years. For the last two years he had lived just outside of Rockville, Md., at a place called Jenneta. In July last he lost his youngest child. This is said to have weighed heavilly on his mind.
      Coroner Nevitt, after viewing the body, gave a certificate of death by suicide from poison. Arrangements will be made this morning to have the body moved to an undertaker's rooms. The sisters were in communication with the widow last night. The sisters are Mrs. T. A. Sullivan, of 27 Q street northwest, and Misses Mary and Agnes McKenny, living with their parents.
      Washington Post
      Washington Post
      Ends Life With Acid
      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital


    22. [S1121] The Saint Louis Republic, Missouri. Saint Louis., "To Marry Sweetheart She Came To Nurse," August 8, 1903, p. 8, col. 3; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 7 May 2014.
      To Marry Sweetheart
      She Came To Nurse

      -

      Illness of Eugene P. McKenny Brings Miss Blanche English From Washington, D.C.- Wedding To-Day.

      The marriage of Eugene P. McKenny of No. 3510 Lindell avenus and Miss Blanche M. English of Washington, D.C., which will take place this morning at the home of the bridegrooms relatives on Cleveland avenue, is the result of a romance begun some time ago at the national capital, where both young persons formerly lived.
      Mr. McKenny is an expert accountant employed by the Southern Railway Company in East St. Louis. He was sent out from Washington several months ago, and it was then announced that his marriage with Miss English would take place in the fall.
      Mr. McKenny's health has not been good since his arrival in St. Louis. He has been under a physician's care at a private hospital for a few weeks.
      His fiance came here from Washington recently to see him. So beneficial was her presence that Mr. McKenny left his physician's care yesterday, and, having procured the necessary license, it was arranged that the wedding should take place today. The convalescent bridegroom has secured a holiday in which to enjoy his honeymoon before taking up his duties with his company.
      Many expressions of good will have been received by the prospective bride and bridegroom, who will start upon their tour this afternoon.
      The Saint Louis Republic
      The Saint Louis Republic
      Wedding announcement for Eugene P. McKenny and Blanche M. English, August 8, 1903, St. Louis, MO.

      Image Source:
      http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84020274/1903-08-08/ed-1/seq-3/
      1920 Census - Hugh Patrick Kelly
      1920 Census - Hugh Patrick Kelly
      Image Source:
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu209unit#page/n177/mode/1up


    23. [S1084] The Washington Times, District of Columbia. Washington., "News Notes and Personals," August 11, 1903, p. 10, col. 5; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 8 May 2014.
      The Washington Times
      August 11, 1903
      Pg. 10
      Col. 5

      News Notes and Personals
      Much surprise was occasioned in this city by the announcement in the "Richmond Times-Dispatch" of the marriage at Saint Louis, Mo., of Blanche M. English and Eugene P. McKenny, formerly of this city. Mr. McKenny was for some time chief clerk in the Southern Railway office here, and was highly esteemed and respected. Miss English is the daughter of Capt. Samuel English.
      Washington Times
      Washington Times
      Source URL:
      http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84026749/1903-08-11/ed-1/seq-10/
      John Kelly
      John Kelly
      US Census, 1910, Washington, D.C.


    24. [S1122] The Alexandria Gazette, Virginia. Alexandria., "A Romantic Marriage," August 10, 1903, p. 3, col. 1; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 13 Aug 2014.
      A dispatch from St. Louis, Mo. says:
      "A qiuet wedding was the outcome Saturday of a lengthy journey made several
      days ago by Miss Blanche M. English, of Alexandria. Va., in order to be at the
      bedside of her allianced husband, Eugene P. McKenney. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father McKenney, of
      Eilicot City, Md., at the rectory of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Grand Avenue, and Lintlell Boulevard, at 11 o'clock. The officiating priest is a brother of the bridegroom. The wedding followed a romance begun in Alexantlria eight years ago, while McKenney was chief clerk of the Southern Railway at that place. It
      was there the young couple plighted their troth. It was not long after this that the road officials assigned McKenney to Washnington, D. C., and finally to the East St. Louis position. The young man applied himself assidiously to his duties, hoping to go to Virginia at an early date to claim his bride, but events
      did not occur as had been hoped and the wedding date was set for the coming fall.
      Several weeks ago McKenney became ill and was sent to a St. Louis hospital.
      His recovery was slow, and Miss English, with the spirit of a true southern woman,
      came to St. Louis to be at the bedside of her affianced husband. From the moment of her arrival McKenney naturally began to Improve. Two days ago the patient was able to leave the hospital, and the wedding was arranged forthwith. As Father McKennney, the groom's brother, was already prisent, it was decided
      that he should officiate at the marriage. The couple left on the Wabash train Saturday noon for Chicago, to spend their honeymoon. McKenney had been granted a leave of absence from his duties and will take an extensive trip to recover his health. The couple will reside in St. Louis. During her sojourn in St. Louis, Miss English, now Mrs. McKenny, stopped with Chief Clerk Burroughs, of the Southern Railway, who resides at 4553 A Cleveland Avenue. Officials of the Southern Railway speak in the highest terms of Mr. McKenney. His bride is a beautiful and cultured Virginia girl.
      [Miss English is a daughter of Captain Samuel English, formerly of this city but now living in Rockville, Md.]
      Alexandria gazette. (Alexandria, D.C.), 10 Aug. 1903. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85025007/1903-08-10/ed-1/seq-3/>
      Alexandria Gazette
      Alexandria Gazette
      Wedding announcement for Blanche English and John P. McKenny, Alexandria Gazette, August 10, 1903.
      1920 Census - Hugh Patrick Kelly
      1920 Census - Hugh Patrick Kelly
      Image Source:
      https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu209unit#page/n177/mode/1up


    25. [S1009] Washington Post - Ancestry.com, Maryland. Washington, D.C., "Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital," October 16 1909, p. 2, col. 1; digital images, \i Ancestry.com\i0 (Reliability: 3), 3 Feb 2014.
      Washington Post
      October 16, 1909

      pg. 2
      col. 1

      ENDS LIFE WITH ACID

      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital.

      "DOWN AND OUT" HE SAYS

      Former Employee of a Washington Newspaper Drinks Poison Within Short Distance of Emergency and Dies a Few Minutes Later - Had been Despondent and Threatened Self.

      Within the shadow of Emergency Hospital, which, in less than three minutes was to be the scene of his death struggles, Eugene P. McKenny, 35 years old, of Rockville, Md., up to a month ago a bookkeper for the Washington Times, late yesterday afternoon drank a quantity of carbolic acid. He died in the hospital.
      On two occaisions, according to the family, the young man had threatened suicide by the same means. Despondency over the loss of a child last July, losing his position with the newspaper, his failure to procure employment, domestic troubles, and illness was said by members of the family to be the cause of McKenny's act. In addition to a wife and 5 year old daughter, McKenny leaves his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

      Dies in three minutes.

      In less than three minutes after he swallowed the acid he was pronounced dead by Dr. Benjamin Cliff, of the Emergency staff.
      It was 5:30 o'clock when McKenny decided to end his troubles. At that time he was less than 200 feet from the hospital in Ohio Avenue. Stopping suddenly on a brisk walk, McKenny, after glancing around as if to see that no one was near enough to interfere, put his hand in his coat pocket and pulled out the vial containing the acid.
      As he was about to raise the bottle to his lips he saw a man approaching from the front. The man, who was J. H. Croxdell, living at the George Washington Hotel, saw McKenny at the same time, and surmised what the latter was about to do. He hurried forward and called "Stop!"
      McKenny evidently heard him, for he, too, quickened his actions. He raised his arm with a jerk, put the bottle to his lips and drank. Before he could drain the bottle of its contents, however, Croxdell grabbed his arm and wrenched the vial from his grasp. McKenny had hardly drunk more than two drams.
      "What are you doing - drinking poison?", asked Croxdell, at the same time attempting to pull McKenny toward the hospital.
      "Yes, I am drinking carbolic acid." replied McKenny.
      "What are you doing it for?" asked Croxdell.
      "I am down and out, and wish to end it all." said the would-be suicide.
      "Come with me to the hospital," said Croxdell.

      Goes to the Hospital.

      Without another word McKenny accompanied his would-be rescuer to the Emergency Hospital. It was less than two minutes, according to Dr. Cliff, from the time the man drank the acid until a quantity of alcohol was forced down his throat and heroic measures were adopted to save his life. In less than three minutes after he drank the acid, according to Dr. Cliff and Croxdell, McKenny was dead.
      As soon as the physician pronounced the man dead his pockets were searched in an effort to find some letters or papers which might lead to his identity, as from the time he entered the hospital he did not utter a word. A letter from the American Surety Company announcing that the premium on his notary public security was due was found. The letter was addressed to Eugene P. [F.?] McKenny, ___ of the Washington Times.

      Relatives Are Informed.

      Police headquarters were notified, and the young man's sisters at 1505 Eleventh street northwest were told. The father, John McKenny, as well as the suicide's mother, are aged and feeble, and the news of the death of heir son was kept from them. The young man's three sisters went to the hospital and identified the body as that of their brother.
      Mrs. T A Sullivan, a married sister, said that her brother was naturally morose and that his domestic life had not been as happy as it might. She also said that on two occasions her brother had threatened to end his life.
      At the Washington Times Office, where the young man had been employed for more than three years, every one had a kind word to say of him. McKenny also had worked for several years for the Southern Railroad as a messenger boy, agent, and accountant.
      McKenny had ben married about seven years. For the last two years he had lived just outside of Rockville, Md., at a place called Jenneta. In July last he lost his youngest child. This is said to have weighed heavilly on his mind.
      Coroner Nevitt, after viewing the body, gave a certificate of death by suicide from poison. Arrangements will be made this morning to have the body moved to an undertaker's rooms. The sisters were in communication with the widow last night. The sisters are Mrs. T. A. Sullivan, of 27 Q street northwest, and Misses Mary and Agnes McKenny, living with their parents.
      Lorenzo R. Routt death certificate, Walnut Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1920
      Lorenzo R. Routt death certificate, Walnut Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1920
      Lorenzo R. Routt death certificate, Walnut Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, 1920
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-21277-104547-19?cc=1307272
      James W Burch
      James W Burch
      Washington Post
      Washington Post
      Ends Life With Acid
      Eugene M'Kenny Commits Suicide Near Hospital