Patrick Duffin was born about 1875 in Moneyglass, just north of Toome. Patrick Duffin married Jane O'Neill on 22nd December 1898. The family moved to Varna Street in Belfast. Patrick was a labourer and Jane was a spinner of linen yarn. Private Patrick Duffin was serving with the 7th Battalion of the Leinster Regiment when he died of wounds on Tuesday 5th September 1916.
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Patrick Duffin was born about 1875 in Moneyglass, just north of Toome.
Patrick Duffin married Jane O'Neill on 22nd December 1898 in the district of Antrim.
The 1901 census lists Patrick as age 24, living with his family at house 26 in Varna Street, The Falls, Belfast. Patrick was working as a labourer.
Known family: Patrick Duffin, Jane Duffin, Annie Duffin (born 5th December 1900), Sarah Duffin (born about 1902), Mary Duffin (born 30th March 1907), Kathleen Duffin (born 16th April 1909).
The 1911 census lists Patrick as age 36, living with his family at house 26 in Varna Street, Falls, Belfast – presumably the same house. Patrick was still a general labourer. Jane was a Spinner of Linen Yarn. It seems their first born, Annie, had died.
Private Patrick Duffin was serving with the 7th Battalion of the Leinster Regiment when he died of wounds on Tuesday 5th September 1916.
In his will Patrick left all to his wife.
Last Will and Testament of Private Patrick Duffin, dated 20th November 1915:
I leave all to my wife Mrs Jane Duffin, 10 Varna Street, off Lesson Street, Belfast. Ireland. 1547 Private P Duffin, 7th Leinsters.
Private P Duffin is buried in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension.
