Martin McGuinness

Birth Names: James Martin Pacelli McGuinness

Date of Birth: 23 May, 1950

Place of Birth: Derry, Northern Ireland

Date of Death: 21 March, 2017

Place of Death: Derry, Northern Ireland

Ethnicity: Irish

Martin McGuinness was an Irish politician and statesman. He was Leader of Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland, and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, both, from 8 May, 2007 to 9 January, 2017, and Minister of Education, from 2 December, 1999 to 14 October, 2002.

Martin’s father, William “Willie” McGuinness, was a foundry worker, also from Derry. Martin’s mother, Margaret Mary “Peggy,” was a shirt factory worker, from Donegal, Ireland. Martin was married to Bernadette Canning, with whom he had four children.

Martin’s paternal grandfather was Thomas McGuinness (the son of William McGuinness and Annie Doherty). Thomas was born in Derry.

Martin’s paternal grandmother was Mary Rooney (the daughter of Hugh Rooney and Alicia Campbell). Mary was born in Derry.

Martin’s maternal grandfather was James Doherty (the son of Owen Doherty and Ann Houton). Owen was the son of Owen Doherty. Ann was the daughter of Owen Houton.

Martin’s maternal grandmother was Catherine Doherty (the daughter of Edward Doherty and Margaret McLaughlin). Catherine was born in Donegal. Edward was the son of Michael Doherty and Catherine Grant. Margaret was the daughter of Henry McLaughlin.

Sources: Genealogy of Martin McGuinness (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Martin’s maternal grandparents, James Doherty and Catherine Doherty – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Martin’s maternal grandfather, James Doherty – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Marriage record of Martin’s maternal great-grandparents, Owen Doherty and Ann Houton – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Birth record of Martin’s maternal grandmother, Catherine Doherty – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

Martin’s maternal grandmother, Catherine Doherty, on the 1911 Irish census – http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie

Marriage record of Martin’s maternal great-grandparents, Edward Doherty and Margaret McLaughlin – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie

7 Responses

  1. follers says:

    Ethnic, is there a picture, please?

  2. Manila says:

    I am sure that the surname “Campbell” is of Scottish origin.

  3. Manila says:

    James Doherty was the son of Owen Doherty and Ann Houton. Owen was the son of Owen Doherty. Ann was the daughter of Owen Houton.

    Martin’s great-grandmother Margaret was the daughter of Henry McLaughlin.

    Marriage record of Martin’s maternal grandparents, James Doherty and Catherine Doherty – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1921/09217/5334209.pdf

    Birth record of Martin’s maternal grandfather, James Doherty – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1891/02400/1894788.pdf

    Birth record of Martin’s maternal grandmother, Catherine Doherty – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1900/01996/1767818.pdf

    Marriage record of Martin’s maternal great-grandparents, Owen Doherty and Ann Houton – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1885/10874/5971489.pdf

    Marriage record of Martin’s maternal great-grandparents, Edward Doherty and Margaret McLaughlin – https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1892/10623/5870278.pdf

  4. Manila says:

    Martin’s paternal grandparents were Thomas McGuinness (the son of William McGuinness and Annie Doherty) and Mary Rooney (the daughter of Hugh Rooney and Alicia Campbell).

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