Ann O'Donnell was married to William Nesbitt in 1857 so hopefully should appear in the 51 or 41 census. That is, of course, if she emigrated earlier than those dates. (Remembering of course that the Irish Famine began in 1845 and the worst years of famine were 48 and 49. By 1848 the population of Ireland decreased by more than 2 million to 6.5)
There are quite a few Ann O'Donnells so a definite age is vital. However, we have the following:
1857 - at marriage age indicates approximate DOB 1829 (might want to appear younger?)
1861 - census " 1824
1871 - census " 1825
1881 - census " 1828 (first census after husband died)
1891 - census " 1824
death - 1897 " 1832 (info provided by son, William)
So it leaves us with 3 records showing her as older from 28, 29, 32. And 3 showing her younger, 24, 24, and 25. Other clues to finding her in a census are her parents names, Michael and Bridget, and a Martin and Margaret O'Donnell as godparents to Peter Nesbitt.
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