Jane McDonald (recorded as Mary Jane in the 1926 Census) was born on 9 June 1925 at Proby's Row, Arklow, County Wicklow. She was the youngest daughter of James McDonald, a sailor, and Sarah Kavanagh.
Her birth was registered in the district of Arklow on 30 June 1925. The entry records her forename as Jane, born at Proby's Row, Arklow. Her father is listed as James McDonald (Sailor) of Proby's Row, and her mother as Sarah McDonald, formerly Kavanagh. The birth was reported by R. Slevin of Tyndall's Lane, present at birth.
Recorded under the name Mary Jane McDonald, aged 10 months, living with her mother Sarah and elder siblings (John, Thomas, and Mary) at House 14, Proby's Row, Arklow.
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