Thomas Michael Cavanaugh 
Thomas Michael was born on November 18th, 1878 in Washington County, Indiana. Thomas Michael's father was James Cavanaugh and his mother was Lucy Bridget Reynolds. His maternal grandparents were John Reynolds and Anne UNKNOWN. He had two brothers and two sisters, named Edward, Robert Emmett, Anna and Mary Elizabeth. He was the second youngest of the five children. He died at the age of 73 on January 12th, 1952 in Washington County, Indiana. He was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Indiana.General Notes
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1880 U.S. Census, District 178, Jefferson Township, Washington County, Indiana; 08 June 1880
Line 1: h/h 94/98
James Cavanaugh, 38, married, Ferry man, b. Ireland; parents b. Ireland
Lucy Cavanaugh, 38, wife, married, Keeping house, b. Ireland; parents b. Ireland
Edward, 12, son, single, labor on farm for father, attended school, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland
Annie, 7, daughter, single, attended school, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland
Mary E., 5, daughter, single, attended school, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland
Thomas M., 2, son, single, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland
Robert E., 1 1/2 mos., b. April, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland
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1900 U.S. Census, Washington Township, District 141, Washington County, Indiana; 14 & 15 June 1900
Line 100: h/h 151/151
Lucy B. Cavanaugh, b. May 1842, 58, Wd; 7 children, 5 living; b. Ireland; parents b. Ireland; Immigration year: 1860, 40 yrs. in US; Farmer
Mary E., Daughter, b. Nov. 1876, 23, Single, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland
T. M., Son, b. Nov. 1879, 20, Single, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland, Farmer
R. E., Son, b. Apr., 1881, 19, Single, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland, At School
next listing Washington County Poor Asylum w/ Lucy as Head
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1910 U.S. Census, District 163, Washington Township North part, Washington County, Indiana; 11, 12, 13 May 1910
Line 95: h/h 292/299
Edward Cavanaugh, Head, 39, Wd, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland, Farmer, General farm
Lois W., Daughter, 14, Single, b. Indiana; parents b. Indiana; attended school
Jessie, Daughter, 13, Single, b. Indiana; parents b. Indiana; attended school
Thomas P., Son, 11, Single, b. Indiana; parents b. Indiana; attended school
Lucie B., Mother, 68, Wd, 7 children, 5 living; b. Ireland; parents b. Ireland; immigrated 1860
Thomas M., Brother, 29, Single, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland; Teacher, Grade School
Robert E., Brother, 26, Single, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland; Superintendent of Salem Schools
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On 16 June 1913 Thomas M. Cavanaugh was united in marriage to Ruth Roberts, daughter of Samuel A. and Lily (Hottle) Roberts. She is a native of Salem, Indiana. She and her husband, as well as his mother are members of the Catholic Church. Thomas M. Cavanaugh was reared on the home farm until sixteen years of age, at which time he removed to the poor farm with his parents who then assumed charge of the institution. After the death of his father, Thomas and his mother continued in the father’s position until 1901. At that time his mother purchased one hundred and fifteen acres of land on which they live. Mr. Cavanaugh taught the grade schools of Salem, Indiana for eight years, has served as principal and is still actively engaged in that work. He taught school for twelve years, five years in the township schools, one term in Jefferson township and four terms in Washington township. Politically he is a Democrat. He is also a member of the Fortnightly Club of Salem.
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Ancestry.com World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Washington County, Indiana, image 173 of 270
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Name: Thomas Michael Cavanaugh
City: Salem
County: Washington
State: Indiana
Birth Date: 18 Nov 1879
Race: White
Roll: 1653171
DraftBoard: 0
Age: 38
Occupation: Farming and Teaching
Nearest Relative: Brother and sisters; Salem, Washington County, Indiana
Registration Place: Salem, Washington County, Indiana
Height: Medium
Build:
Color of Eyes: Grey
Color of Hair: Black
Signature: View Image, 12 September 1918
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(Census transcribed incorrectly as TESSA M. CAVANAUGH}
1920 U.S. Census, Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana
09 Januarey 1920, Enumeration District no. 195/193, Sheet 4A
Canton (?) Road, Line 44: Farm h/h 70
Thomas M. Cavanaugh, Head, owns farm, 40, married, reads & writes, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland (speak English); general farmer
Ruth R. Cavanaugh, wife, 28, b. Indiana; parents b. Indiana
Beatrice H. Cavanaugh, daughter, 2 8/12, b. Indiana; parents b. Indiana
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1930 U.S. Census, District 13, Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana; 11 April 1930
Line 37: h/h 105/109
Thomas M. Cavanaugh, Head, 48, married at age 33, b. Indiana; parents b. Ireland; Teacher, public school
Ruth R., Wife, 38, married at age 22, b. Indiana; parents b. Indiana; none
Hellen, Daughter, 13, b. Indiana; parents b. Indiana; attended school
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1840 in Dublin, Ireland d.09 Mar 1897 in Washington County, Indiana
- b.18 Nov 1878 in Washington County, Indiana d.12 Jan 1952 in Washington County, Indiana
- b. in Ireland ? d. in Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Co., Ireland ?
- b.12 May 1839 in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland d.11 Jun 1916 in Washington County, Indiana
- b. in Ireland ? d. in Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim County, Ireland ?
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