513 S 18^th

454 Hood

2^nd – Mathew E Sullivan

2^nd – 3 Nov 1917, divorced 1919

Joseph Daniel Doherty (1907-1944)

Julia May Sheridan was born on 10 May 1874 in Salem, Oregon. She was the fifth of eight children born to James Phil Sheridan and Mary Ellen (Casey) Sheridan. Julia’s father James came to Oregon around 1850 and was 53 years old when he married Mary Ellen who was only 22. This was his 3^rd marriage; children came from all three marriages for a total of 24 children. James passed away in 1889 leaving Mary Ellen with a large, young family.

Julia worked as a domestic in 1896 in Salem, OR. In Oct 1900 Julia took a position as nurse at the St Vincent Hospital in Portland according to a newspaper article. Her sister Martha was also a nurse there in 1918.

In 1901 Julia married Daniel Patrick Doherty in Multnomah County, OR. The couple lived in eastern Oregon where the Doherty family had roots. The couple ran a hotel and saloon in Lexington, OR and for a short time they also ran the Alta House in Pendleton, OR. Their daughter Mary Kathryn was born in Lexington on 6 Feb 1903.

By 1905 Julia was living back in Salem, OR. She was working as a Finisher for the TKWM Co and living at 513 S 18^th. The couple apparently reconciled for a time as their son Joseph Daniel Doherty was born in Lexington 3 Sep 1907.

In Dec 1907 Dan P Doherty got into a quarrel with gentleman while drinking at another saloon in Lexington. His saloon was closed at the time because his license had expired. Oscar Allen ended up shot to death. Doherty stood trial for murder and was found guilty.

Julia could not be found in the 1910 census but Daniel is listed as a prisoner in Salem. By 1911 the Salem City Directory Julia is living back at 513 S 18^th and working as a finisher for TKWM Co. again.

In 1913 Julia is listed as a weaver at TKWM Co in the City Directory. Her residence is 454 Hood and it says Daniel P Doherty is also living there, working as a gardener at 765 S Commercial. I believe this is a mistake and the gardener was Julia’s son, Joseph Daniel Doherty, not Daniel P.

On 5 Feb 1915 Julia was granted a divorce from Daniel and given custody of their two children. Julia continued to work at the woolen mill.

On 4 Mar 1916 employees from TKWM sent a delegation to Portland to appear before Gov Withycombe.  Julia spoke at this meeting to protest against an eight-hour system for women mill workers. There were 20 female weavers at TKWM at the time. They did not want their hours or their pay cut. They also appeared before the Industrial Welfare Commission in Portland. Julia was front and center!

On 3 Nov 1917 Julia married for a second time to Mathew E Sullivan from Salem. This marriage was short lived and a divorce was granted 18 Oct 1919.

Julia moved with her two children to 527 ½ Columbia Boulevard in Portland after the divorce. The 1920 census lists her working as a weaver in a woolen mill but have to assume it was one of the mills in Portland.

The 1930 census shows Julia working at the Oregon State Training School for boys in Hubbard as a Service Building Matron. Her son Joseph is working for a sawmill in Yamhill and living with his aunt Sarah’s family.

The 1940 census has Julia and her son Joseph living in West Salem. Her son is a gardener and Julia is listed as head of household but no occupation.

In March of 1942 Julia left for Portland again. This time to reside permanently. Julia’s son Joseph Daniel Doherty passed away after a long illness with tuberculosis on 5 Dec 1944. Joseph was buried at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem.

The 1950 census lists Julia living at Mount St Joseph’s Home for the Aged in Portland. Julia passed away from broncho-pneumonia on 20 May 1959 at the Multnomah Hospital. Julia was buried at Belcrest Memorial Park next to her two children. Julia was survived by her daughter, Mary Kathryn (Doherty) Spalding. Mary Kathryn passed away on 14 Apr 1980.

1893 Sheridan Julia M, bds 487 Marion

1896 Sheridan Julia, dom, Ferry s w cor 13^th

1905 Doherty Mrs Julia, finisher TKWM Co, res 513 S 18^th

1911 Doherty Mrs Julia, finisher TKWM Co, res 513 S 18^th

1913 Doherty Mrs Julia, weaver TKWM Co, res 454 Hood

1915 Doherty Julia (wid Daniel P), weaver TKWM Co, res 454 Hood

1917 Doherty Dan P (Julia M) weaver, res 454 Hood

1900 – Unable to locate

1910 – Unable to locate

1920 – Julia M Sullivan. Age: 43, Birth Year: abt 1874, Birthplace: Oregon, Home in 1920: 527 ½ Columbia Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, Race: White, Gender: Female, Relation to HOH: Head, Marital Status: Divorced, Father’s Birthplace: Ireland, Mother’s Birthplace: Ireland, Occupation: Weaver, Industry: Woolen Mill, Home: Rented, Additional Household members: Mary C Doherty (16), Joseph D Doherty (12).

1930 – Julia S Sullivan. Birth Year: abt 1874, Gender: Female, Race: White, Age: 53, Birthplace: Oregon, Marital Status: Widowed, Relation to HOH: Head, Home in 1930: East Hubbard, Marion, Oregon,

Institution: Oregon State Training School for boys, Father’s Birthplace: Northern Ireland, Mother’s Birthplace: Irish Free State, Occupation: Service Building Matron, Industry: Training School

1940 – Julia M Sullivan. Age: 65, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875, Gender: Female, Race: White, Birthplace: Oregon, Marital Status: Widowed, Relation to HOH: Head, Home in 1940: Dallas Road, Eola, Polk, Oregon, Farm: Yes, Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Washington, Oregon, Resident on farm in 1935: Yes, House: Rented, Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade, Additional Household Members: Joseph D Doherty (32).

1950 – Julia M Sullivan. Age: 75, Birth Date: abt 1875, Gender: Female, Race: White, Birth Place: Oregon, Marital Status: Widowed, Relation to HOH: Inmate, Home in 1950   Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, Father Birth Place: Ireland, Mother Birth Place: Ireland, Years Since Married: 15, Number of Children: 2, Institution Name: Mount St Joseph’s, Institution Type: Home for the Aged.

Julia M Doherty. Gender: Female, Race: White, Age: 42, Birth Date: abt 1875, Birth Place: Oregon, Marriage Date: 3 Nov 1917, Marriage Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon, Spouse: Matthew E Sullivan, Certificate Number: 11777, File Number: 2248961

Oregon Death Certificate

Julia Sullivan. Gender: Female, Race: White, Age: 85, Birth Date: 1874, Death Date: 20 May 1959, Death Place: Portland, Washington, Oregon, Father: James Sheridan, Mother: Mary Casey, Spouse: Daniel, Certificate Number: 6686

Salem, Marion County, Oregon, PLOT: Block 17 Section 53 Lot 2, MEMORIAL ID: 172508548

The Capital Journal, 23 Oct 1900, p 3 – Nursing position St Vincent

Statesman Journal, 14 Sep 1902, p 9 -Julia wants to move back to Salem

The Gazette Times, 15 Aug 1901, p 2 -Ad for Doherty’s establishment

The Gazette Times, 12 Feb 1903, p 4 -Born 10 lb daughter

East Oregonian, 30 Aug 1905, p 5 – New owner Alta House

East Oregonian, 5 Sep 1905, p 3 – Ad for Alta House

East Oregonian, 29 Nov 1905, p 8 – Alta House Changes Hands

East Oregonian, 21 Dec 1907, p 1 – Another Morrow County Murder

East Oregonian, 23 Dec 1907, p 8 – Further Details of Allen Murder

The Oregon Daily Journal, 27 Dec 1907, p 6 – Charged with Murder

East Oregonian, 9 Jul 1908, p 6 – Given Life Sentence

Statesman Journal, 2 Dec 1908, p 6 – Doherty Must Serve for Life

East Oregonian, 6 Dec 1908, p 6 – Prisoners Become Insane

Statesman Journal, 5 Feb 1915, p 5 – Divorce is Granted

The Capital Journal, 4 Mar 1916, p 10 – Weavers Protest, Julia speaks

The Capital Journal, 6 Mar 1916, p 7 – Women at Woolen Mill Object to Efforts of Welfare Commission

Statesman Journal, 7 Mar 1916, p 5 – 8 Hour Working Day Lambasted

Statesman Journal, 4 Nov 1917, p 5 – Marriage Licenses

The Capital Journal, 8 Nov 1917, p 9 – Wedding Dinner

The Capital Journal, 3 Nov 1927, p 3 – Eola Visitors

The Capital Journal, 12 Nov 1929, p 3 – Boy’s Training School

The Capital Journal, 10 Dec 1937, p 5 – Mrs J Sullivan Honors Group

The Capital Journal, 9 Mar 1942, p 2 – Leaving for Portland

The Capital Journal, 6 Dec 1944, p 9 – Obituary for son Joseph

The Capital Journal, 22 May 1959, p 5 – Rites Set for Mrs. Sullivan