My husband's paternal grandmother was a Nicholson - this is his family ancestry. I have listed my information sources, but sometimes it is 'guess' or 'gut' instinct. I am open to input, corrections, and stories for future researchers. For the most part, the italics or { parenthesis } are my personal thoughts, explanations, or musings.
Note that names, ages, places of birth and information often changed with each Census, switching first and second names, abbreviated and nick names can be confusing. I have transcribed as I see it, but try to note an error if I notice it. Lesley
CaseyCaper@aol.com
2nd Generation NICHOLSON in the USA - third child of James Nicholson and Sarah 'unknown'.
James Nicholson born in Ireland about 1829, emigrated with his parents and two older brothers, to the Manayunk, Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania.
This record is the marriage of James Nicholson and Catherine Russell - though West Whiteland is about 20 miles west of Manayunk.
From Ancestry.com:
Pennsylvania & NJ Church Records: James Nicholson
Event Type:
Marriage
Marriage Date:
5 Feb 1849
Marriage Place:
West Whiteland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name:
Church of the Atonement
Spouse:
Catharine Russel
Witness: Chas. Kavanaugh
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| From Ancestry.com |
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| Descendants of James Nicholson and Catherine Russell. |
Wikipedia:
Manayunk is a neighborhood in the northwestern section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located on the banks of the Schuylkill River, it contains the first canal begun in the United States (although not the first completed due to budget problems).
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EXTRA INFORMATION; on Catherine Russell:
Born in Ireland about 1829. Maiden name found on youngest son, E E Nicholson's marriage certificate from Ontario, Canada, written "Cath Russell".
On the 1850 USA Census where Catherine and James were married with 1 year old daughter, Sarah and living with James's mother and family in Lower Manayunk, Philadelphia, there were "Russell's" born in Ireland in the same town - no parents with them.
Nancy Russell, age 21, born Ireland
Isabella Russell, age 18, born Ireland
Alexander Russell, age 14, born Ireland
Jane Russell, age 12, born in Ireland
Catherine named children Alexander, Isabella and Jane - so very likely these are her siblings. Alexander Russell was easier to research - he married Isabella Bradin, she was born 15 August 1837 in Ireland; the daughter of William Bradin and Elizabeth Bowles, both born in Ireland. Married in Philadelphia and had five children: William H. born about 1860, Elizabeth, John W., James Alexander, and Isabella.
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| 1850 Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Sarah Nicholson, head, age 46, born in Ireland, Elizabeth Nicholson, age 15, born in Penna. William Nicholson, son, age 13, born in Penna.
James Nicholson, age 21, born in Ireland, "Boatman". Catherine Nicholson, age 22, born in Ireland. Sarah Nicholson, age 7 months, born in Ireland
{Penna}. Charles Nicholson, age 24, born in Ireland.
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| 1870 Census in Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: Leverington. |
1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: Leverington:
James Nicholson, head, age 30, born in Ireland, "Operator". Catherine, wife, age 30, born in Ireland. Sarah Ann, daughter, age 10, born in PA. William, son, age 8, born in PA. James, son, age 2, born in PA. Alexander, son, age 10 months, born in PA.
(The James Nicholson family moved to Buffalo, New York in early 1860, members of a group of Eastern Pennsylvanians to work in the new mills.}
The 1865 New York Census was hard to find because the last name NICHOLSON was recorded as McNICHOL, and birth place of James is incorrect - though ages and names of children are correct.
1865 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 13, Erie: James McNichol
age 45, born Pennsylvania
{Ireland}, parent of how many children: 5, "Laborer, Union Town". Katherine McNichol, wife, age 32, born Ireland. Sarah McNichol, daughter, age 15, born Pennsylvania. William McNichol, son, age 12, born Pennsylvania. James McNichol, son, age 7, born Pennsylvania. Isabell McNichol, daughter, age 3, born Pennslvania. L
?Elmer? McNichol, son, age 5 months, born Buffalo, NY.
{Other families on census, parents born Ireland or Pennsylvania; elder children born Pennsylvania, youngest born Buffalo NY and working at "Union Town". Page 1452 of 1464 pages of 1865 New York Census. The Pennsylvanian families. Also, not far from "Bannister" family also working Union Town.} Census taken on 23rd day of June, 1865:
Youngest son, Elmer age 5 months, was born in Buffalo - puts the family in Buffalo, NY between 1862 (Isabells' birth in Pennsylvania) and late 1864.
Death:
{James Nicholson died between 23 June, 1965 and the 1870 Census. Very possible this is him - age is close.}
Transcription:
Buffalo Daily Courier - Saturday Morning, June 30, 1866
Fatal Accidents, Coroner's Inquest: ... The third inquest was on the body of James Nicholson, an American aged 38 years and married, who was killed during the storm on Monday near the blast furnace, by being struck by a car on the Erie Railroad. A verdict of accidental death was returned by the jury.
Another newspaper article:
Buffalo Courier & Republic - June, 1866
Coroner's Inquiry: Coroner Edmunds held an inquest yesterday on the body of James Nicholson, who was killed during the tornado Monday afternoon by a car on the Erie Railroad near the Blast Furnace, which was set in motion by the wind. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
{Also, the time of James Nicholson's death included the Civil War years, but I did find any records that he served.}
Catherine was a widow on the 1870 USA Census in Buffalo, New York with her five children and five boarders.
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| 1870 Census Buffalo Ward 13, Erie, New York. |
1870 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 13, Erie, New York: Catherine Nicholson, head, age 35, born in Ireland. Sarah Nicholson, daughter, age 19, born in PA. William, son, age 17, "Works in Rolling Mill". James, son, age 12. Isabella, daughter, age 7. Ellsworth Nicholson, son, age 5, born in NY. John Cloer, age 23, born in Ireland "Works in Rolling Mill". Thomas Hasling, age 30, born in Ireland, "Works in Furnace". John Kelly, born in Ireland, "Laborer". Henry Person, age 40, born in Ireland, "Laborer". William Wayland, age 30, born in Ireland, "Laborer".
{ Research: "Rolling Mill" The first rolling mill - a factory where steel is rolled into sheets and bars, was constructed in Buffalo in 1846 by a group of men from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The business began as the Buffalo Iron and Nail Works. Some years later, Pratt and Company - iron and hardware dealers, took over the company. The manufacturing plant changed hands several times over the next twenty years, but it continued to employ 500 to 800 men. ... also pioneered the open-hearth steel process in Buffalo.
Iron ore smelting started in Buffalo about 1860. Its growth was assisted by the opening of the Erie Canal. ... The smelting industry was further aided by the discovery of unlimited iron ore deposits in northern Michigan. The Civil War also stimulated iron and steel production by the use of a new blast furnace, built in 1860, the first one on the Niagara Frontier. In 1862, Union Iron Works consolidated their blast furnaces and added a rolling mill. ... by 1900 Buffalo had entered the age of steel.}
{Looking at the Census, the majority of parents were born in Ireland, the elder children born in Pennsylvania and the younger ones born in New York, and the men "Works in Rolling Mill" or "Works in Furnace", 9 pages of 40 names per page.}
{About 1871 Catherine Russell Nicholson married David H Powell in Buffalo. David Powell was one of the relocated Eastern Pennsylvanians.}
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EXTRA INFORMATION on David H Powell:
not sure ????1836, May 21: Passenger List: Departed Bristol, Wales: arrived New York, NY - ship "Albion", David Powell, age 4.
I haven't found David Powell on a census in Pennsylvania. The next possible record is a Civil War Draft Registration in 1864.}
1864-1865: US Civil War Soldier: Name:
David H. Powell Side:
Union
Regiment Name:
99th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry Company:
A
Rank In:
Private Rank Out:
Musician
Film Number:
M554 roll 97
{David H Powell in Buffalo applied for a war veterans pension and details match the 1890 schedule.}
Research Wikipedia: During the American Civil War, music played a prominent role on both sides of the conflict: Union and Confederate. On the American Civil War battlefield, different instruments including bugles, drums, and fifes were played to issue marching orders or sometimes simply to boost the morale of one's fellow soldiers.
Musicians on the battlefield were drummers and buglers, with an occasional fifer. Buglers had to learn forty-nine separate calls just for infantry, with more needed for cavalry. These ranged from battle commands to calls for meal time.
The Civil War was an important period in the development of American music. During the Civil War, when soldiers from across the country commingled, the multifarious strands of American music began to crossfertilize each other.
1866 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY:
POWELL, David H. heater, b 6 Excelsior
Buffalo Courier Express - Monday Morning, August 17, 1868
THIRTEENTH WARD - The Seymour Club of the thirteenth ward met Saturday evening. John Ryan and
David H Powell were chosen vice-presidents. The committee appointed for the purpose reported a constitution and by-laws, which were adopted. Patrick Ryan, Joseph Conners, James Whelan, Dennis Reedy and David Fogarty were appointed executive committee. The club adjorned to meet on the evening of the 22nd inst.
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| 1875 New York Census Buffalo. |
1875 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 1, Erie: David Powell, head, age 52, born in England, "Heater". Catherine Powell, wife, age 46, born in Ireland. William Powell
{Nicholson}, son
{step-son}, age 21, born PA, "Laborer". James Powell
{Nicholson}, son
{step-son} age 15, born PA. Isabella Powell
{Nicholson}, daughter
{step-daughter}, age 12, born PA. Ellsworth Powell
{Nicholson}, son
{step-son}, age 10, born Erie County, NY. David Powell, son, age 3, born Erie County, NY.
{In 1863, (the Civil War years), a large group of Eastern Pennsylvanians relocated to Buffalo, NY, and the James Nicholson family were part of this group, David H Powell would have came after his 1965 discharge from Civil War duties in mid-1965.}
The Buffalo Courier - Friday, March 1, 1889
OLD PENNSYLVANIANS Reunion of Former Neighbors of the Keystone State.
About 200 people, formerly residents of Eastern Pennsylvania, gathered at Chamber's Hall, No 292 Elk Street last evening, in family reunion to socially meet with old acquaintances and friends. There was hardly standing room, and it was nearly midnight before all the guests could be served at the bountiful spread of eatables. All present seemed to enjoy themselves fully.
Although the reunion was intended for the old residents, yet there was present a goodly number of young people who took part in the programme and helped to entertain the guests.
The originator of this organization is Mr E Funk. At the meeting held last January, he proposed the names of P N Purcell, as president, E Funk secretary, and Mrs E Funk treasurer. An executive committee was also elected, which is composed of the following named gentlemen: Kyron Balkin, James Stormes, Thomas Quinn, Patrick Dougherty, and
David H Powell. ...
Mr Purcell in a few remarks, briefly outlined the object of the reunion, which was designed to bring together those, who for 26 years had been co-laborers and friends. He said:
"The object of this meeting after so many years of separation, is to again renew our acquaintance. It affords me great pleasure to again meet you, together with your families. They are not all here, that came with us 26 years ago. This gathering is emblernational
{??} of the past, present and future, as the divisions of time appears to us. There are those that time has left behind in the burying place. What a volume of biography is the graveyard.
In the distance are seen the huge mills that once gave employment to 100 men, with ourselves for many years. We no longer hear the rattle of the machinery so familiar to every mill man."
It is the object of the Eastern Pennsylvania people to perfect a permanent organization. The present officers of the organization were chosen by mutual consent. They will hold over until others are elected to fill their places.
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| 1880 Census. |
1880 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 1, Erie, New York: 46 Hamburgh St: {spelling varies} David Powell, head, age 47, "Iron Mill Hand". Kate Powell, wife, age 50. David Powell, son, age 8. William Nicholson, step-son, age 24, "Machinist". James Nicholson, step-son, age 20, "Laborer". Ellsworth Nicholson, step-son, age 16. "Laborer".
Note: 46 Hamburg Street in the First Ward of Buffalo was connected to the Powell/Nicholson family for several years. This photo was taken in July, 2017. House on the left is 44 Hamburg, the house on the right is 50 Hamburg. Likely the outbuildings between were connected to 44 Hamburg Street.
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| Hamburg Street, First Ward, Buffalo NY - July 2017 |
1881 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, New York
POWELL, David H 46 Hamburgh
1886 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, New York:
POWELL, David H printer The Courier Co. h 46 Hamburg
1890 Veterans Schedules: Veteran's Name: David H Powell, Home in 1890: Buffalo, Erie, New York. Enlisted 3 January, 1864 Discharged 1 July, 1865 Rank: Musician.
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| 1892 New York Census, Buffalo. |
1892 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 2, Erie: David Powell, head, age 55, born in Wales, "Printer". David Jr Powell, age 21, born US, "Printer". Katherine Powell, age 50, born Ireland.
The Buffalo Evening News - Saturday, October 13, 1894
ACCIDENTS OF A DAY ... David H Powell of 46 Hamburg street, a street cleaner, was working on West Genesee street when a buggy driven by an unknown man, struck him and knocked him down. He was taken to the Fitch, where it was found that he had a couple of bad scalp wounds.
1895 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY.
POWELL, David H J printer, 46 Hamburgh
Buffalo Courier - Monday, April 1, 1895
List Of Building Permits for the Month: ... 2d Ward - Catherine Powell 1 1/2 story dwelling 44 Hamburg Street. $ 900
Buffalo Evening News - Saturday, November 30, 1895
DIED POWELL, In this city, November 29, 1895, Catherine, wife of David H Powell, aged 64 years. Funeral from the family residence 46 Hamburg street Monday at 2 pm. and from St James Episcopal Church at 2.30. Friends are invited to attend.
The Buffalo Courier - Saturday, December 7, 1895
Other Wills. The will of Catherine Powell late of this city, was filed. She left an estate valued at $8,500 to children and grandchildren. Mrs Powell died at her home in this city, November 29.
Buffalo Evening News - Friday, December 20, 1895
.... the will of Catherine Powell giving $8500 to her children.
FindaGrave.com: Catharine Powell
Death Date:
1895
Cemetery:
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place:
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
{There is a space above her name, this photo was taken in May, 2011. May have to check and see if any other family member was to be buried with her.}
Buffalo Evening News - Saturday, November 14, 1896
DIED POWELL, In this city, on the 14th inst, David H Powell, husband of the late Catherine Powell. Notice of funeral hereafter.
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The Powell Family descendant from David H Powell and Catherine Russell Nicholson Powell, (the great great grandmother of my husband), their son, David H Powell Jr born December 1873 died 3 September, 1928 in Buffalo, New York was half brother of James J Nicholson, the great grandfather of my husband. When my husband's father died in 1960, flowers were received from "The Powell Family", so I believe the families were in contact at that time, though no one I have mentioned them to, has heard of them. Though David H Powell Jr was deceased at that time, his widow and children were alive. Their 'children' would have been Marion G Nicholson Casey's half first cousins.
1875 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 1, Erie: David Powell, head, age 52, born in England, "Heater". Catherine Powell, wife, age 46, born in Ireland. William Powell
{Nicholson}, son
{step-son}, age 21, born PA, "Laborer". James Powell
{Nicholson}, son
{step-son} age 15, born PA. Isabella Powell
{Nicholson}, daughter
{step-daughter} age 12, born PA. Ellsworth Powell
{Nicholson}, son
{step-son}, age 10, born Erie, NY.
David Powell, son, age 3, born Erie, NY.
1880 USA Census: Buffalo, Erie, New York: 46 Hamburgh St: David Powell, head, age 47, "Iron Mill Hand". Kate Powell, wife, age 50.
David Powell, son, age 8. William Nicholson, step-son, age 24, "Machinist". James Nicholson, step-son, age 20, "Laborer". Ellsworth Nicholson, step-son, age 16. "Laborer".
1892 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 2, Erie: David Powell, head, age 55, born in Wales, "Printer".
David Powell Jr, age 21, born US, "Printer". Katherine Powell, age 50, born Ireland.
David H Powell, Jr. married Catherine G Roche.
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EXTRA INFORMATION ON: Catherine G Roche born May, 1880 in Limerick, Ireland. I have not found her parents in the USA, or immigration records, but she had three brothers, though these are no relation to the Nicholson descendants *:
Buffalo Courier - Wednesday Morning, August 22, 1917
*DIED... ROCHE Suddenly in Dellwood, NY August 19, 1917, Benjamin, brother of John and Cornelius Roche and
Mrs David H Powell. Funeral from the home of his sister Mrs David H Powell, No 45 Juniata Street, Thursday morning. ...
Buffalo Courier Express - Monday, March 29, 1927
*DIED... ROCHE March 18, 1917. John Roche beloved husband of Delia McGreen, father of Mary, Margaret, William and Alice Carol Roche, brother of Cornelius Roche and
Mrs David H. Powell. Funeral from the family residence, 347 Elk street, Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock and from St. Brigid's church at 1 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
Buffalo Courier Express - Sunday, February 22, 1942
Vital Statistics: Deaths filed up to February 20th: ...
20th Cornelius Roche, 69, 1278 Seneca
* Cornelius Roche born about 1873 in Ireland, died 20 Feb, 1942
1900 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 4, Erie, New York: David Powell, head, age 26, born NY, don't know where parents were born, "Printer". Catherine Powell, wife, age 20. John Roche, brother-in-law, age 40, "Laborer".
1905 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 4, Erie, New York: David Powell, head, age 34, "Printer". Kate, wife, age 24.
1910 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 4, Erie, New York: 45 Juniata St.:
David Powell, head, age 38, born NY, both parents Pennsylvania, married 11 years, "Printer, Newspaper". Catherine G, wife, age 28, Mary M, daughter, age 7. Catherine G, daughter, age 4. Ruth B, daughter, age 3. Anna M, daughter, age 1. Ruth Healy, boarder, age 16, born NY, "Restaurant".
1915 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie: David H Powell, head, age 43, "Linotype Operator". Catherine, wife, age 33. Mary, daughter, age 12. Catherine, daughter, age 10. Ruth, daughter, age 8. Anna, daughter, age 6. Dorothy, daughter, age 4. David, son, age 3.
1920 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie, New York: 45 Juniata St.:
David H Powell, head, age 43, born NY, father England, mother Ireland, "Printer, Newspaper". Catherine, wife, age 38, born Ireland, immigration year 1895. Mary H, daughter, age 16. Kathryn A, daughter, age 14. Ruth B, daughter, age 13. Anna M, daughter, age 11. Dorothy A, daughter, age 9. David J, son, age 8. Eleanor R., daughter, age 4. Cornelius Roche, brother-in-law, age 40, born Ireland, "Blacksmith Shop".
Buffalo Evening News - Tuesday, October 25, 1923
OBITUARY: Joseph E Schneider, make up man on the Evening News and brother of Louis Schneider, superintendent of the News composing room was buried yesterday in Pine Hill Cemetery. He died Sunday in the LaFayette Hospital. Services were held in the family residence 18 Knoerl avenue and later St Teresa's church. ... Pallbearers were Harry Herbert, Fred J Schmidt,
David H Powell, William G Murphy, John Connelly, and Jerome Smith.
Buffalo Courier Express - Thursday Morning September 4, 1928
VETERAN PRINTER DIES:
David Powell passes away following operation. David Powell, veteran printer and lineotype operator of this city, died yesterday at his home 317 Woodside Avenue. He underwent an operation less than a week ago. Mr Powell, who worked last Thursday night in the composing room of the Courier Express, just as he had for the past 16 years, had complained to fellow workmen of not feeling well. The next day he was more seriously ill and soon after went to Mercy Hospital, where he submitted to an operation from which he failed to rally.
Mr Powell regarded as one of the ableist all-round printers in the city, held the high regard of fellow craftsmen in the Buffalo Courier Express chapel and in the local branch of the Typographical Union. He was born in Buffalo, attended public school here, and served his apprenticeship in the craft on the old Buffalo Commercial, coming to the Buffalo Courier as a machine operator. He operated a linotype machine for many years and of late had been working on the make-up of the paper. He was 51 years old.
The 20th Anniversary of the marriage of Mr and Mrs Powell was celebrated August 17. Surviving, besides the widow are the following children: Kathryn, Ruth, Emma, Dorothy, David, and Eleanor Powell, who live at the home address, and Mrs Melvin Chapin, of 104 Sheffield Avenue. Two half-brothers, William and Ellsworth Nicholson live in this city.
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| Death of David H Powell, Jr. |
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Buffalo Evening News - Wednesday, September 5, 1928
DIED
POWELL In this city September 3, 1928,
David H, beloved husband of Catherine Powell (nee Roche), father of Kathryn, Ruth, Anna, Dorothy, David, Eleanor, and Mrs Melvin C Chapin, brother of William and Ellsworth Nicholson. Funeral from the family residence 317 Woodside Avenue Thursday morning at 8 o'clock and from St Thomas Aquinas at 9 o'clock.
Buffalo Courier Express - Wednesday, September 12, 1928
CARD OF THANKS
Mrs Catherine Powell and family wish to extend their appreciation to all friends for kindness and sympathy extended during their recent bereavement, the death of husband and father.
1940 USA Census: Buffalo, Erie, New York: 317 Woodside Avenue:
Catherine Powell, head, age 56. Arthur Wheeler, son-in-law, age 36, "Millwright Helper, Flour Mill". Anna Wheeler, daughter, age 31. Arthur Wheeler, grandson, age 3. Matthew Wheeler, grandson, age 8 months. Katherine Merzig, age 33, widow, "Book Keeper, Newspaper".
Buffalo Courier Express - Tuesday, February 22, 1966
DEATHS
POWELL Catherine Roche, of 317 Woodside, wife of the late David H., mother of Mrs Melvin C (Mary) Chapin, Mrs Matthew G (Kathryn) Merzig, Mrs Emil (Ruth) Hawryiczak, Mrs Arthur S (Ann) Wheeler, Mrs Edward (Dorothy) Gadfrey, David J (Mary) Powell, and Mrs Paul B (Eleanor) Hoolihan, grandmother of 14 grandchildren, great grandmother of 2.
Buffalo Courier Express - Tuesday, February 22, 1966
DEATHS
POWELL-Catherine Roche, of 317 Woodside, wife of the late David H., mother of Mrs. Melvin C. (Mary) Chapin, Mrs. Matthew G. (Kathryn) Merzig, Mrs. Emil (Ruth) Hawrylczak, Mrs. Arthur S. (Ann) Wheeler, Mrs. Edward F. (Dorothy) Gadfrey, David J. Powell (Mary) and Mrs. Paul B (Eleanor) Hootihan; grandmother of 14 grandchiildren, and great-grandmother of 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reddington Funeral Home, 657 Abbott Rd., corner of Red Jacket Pky., where funeral will be held Thursday at 1:45 a.m. and at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 a.m. Friends are invited Mrs. Powell was a member of the Rosary & Altar Society of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, the Mercy League and Our Lady of Victory Hospital Guild.
Buffalo Courier Express - Thursday, February 24, 1966
OBITUARY
Mrs Catherine R Powell A Requiem Mass for Mrs Catherine Roche Powell, 82 of 317 Woodside Avenue will be celebrated at 9.30 this morning in St Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic church, Abbott and Athol. The Mass will follow prayers at 8.45 at Reddington Funeral Home, 657 Abbott Rd, burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery, Lackawanna.
Mrs Powell died Monday in Mercy Hospital. She was the widow of David H Powell, a Courier-Express linotype operator at the time of his death on Sept 3, 1928. A son, David J Powell, is a printer at this newspaper.
Mrs Powell was born in County Limerick, Ireland and came to the United States at the age of 8. She was a graduate of the Nardin Academy. She was a member of the Rosary & Altar Society of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, the Mercy League and the Our Lady of Victory Hospital Guild.
Also surviving are six daughters; Mrs Melvin C Chapin, Mrs Matthew G Merzig, Mrs Emil Hawryiczak, Mrs Arthur S Wheeler, Mrs Edward F Godfrey, and Mrs Paul B Hoolihan all of Buffalo, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
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Children of David H Powell Jr. and Catherine G Roche:
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Mary M Powell born about 1903 in Buffalo, NY (died Dec 23, 1999 in Buffalo NY), married Melvin C. Chapin born about 1905 in NY (died Jan 8, 1961 in Buffalo, NY), the son of Floyd H. Chapin and Augusta J Wohlgemuth.
Buffalo Courier Express - Monday, January 9, 1961
DIED CHAPIN - Melvin C, in Buffalo, Jan. 8, 1961, husband of
Mary M. Powell, father of Mrs. Arthur (Marjorie) Schunk of Speedway, Indiana, David M., Ronald C , MN. 2/C U.S.N., Mrs. Carl (Ruth Mary) Coleman of Cherry Point, N. C., and Paul F. Chapin; son of the late Floyd H. and Augusta J. Wohlgemuth; also survived by 10 grandchildren. Funeral from the family residence, 53 Chamberlain Dr., West Seneca Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and from St. John Evangelist Church at 9:30.
Friends invited. Mr. Chapin was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. John Evangelist Church.
Buffalo News from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 1999
Mary H (Powell) Chapin, December 23, 1999, beloved wife of the late Melvin Chapin; dear mother of Marjorie (Arthur) Schunk, David (Peggy) Chapin, Ronald Chapin, Ruth Mary (late Carl) Coleman and Paul Chapin; loving grandmother of many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sister of Dorothy Godfrey, Eleanor Hoolihan and predeceased by one brother and three sisters. Funeral services from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Orchard Park, NY on Tuesday at 11:15 AM and from St. John Evangelist Church at 12:00 Noon. No prior visitations. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mary was a member of the S.J.E. Altar & Rosary Society and the St. John's Ladies Bowling League.
Their children:
i. Marjorie Ellen Chapin born about 1927 in Buffalo, NY, she married Arthur M Schunk on 30 June, 1951, he was born 22 January, 1923 in NY, the son of George Schunk and Edith M Hornberger. Public Records in 2015 show Arthur and Marjorie Schunk living in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
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ii. David M. Chapin born about 1932 in Buffalo, NY (died March 26, 2015 in Elma, NY), he married Peggy Kielich, daughter of John J Kielich and Ann Ostrowski.
Published in the Buffalo News on Mar. 29, 2015
OBITUARY - CHAPIN - David M. Of Elma, NY, March 26, 2015. Precious husband of Peggy Chapin (nee Kielich); cherished father of David (Kristin) Chapin, Patricia (George Crozier) Chapin, Susan (Michael) MacDiarmid and Jennifer (Doug) Majeski; devoted grandfather of Sara (John) Tresmond, Brian, Matthew and Lauren; beloved brother of Marjorie (Arthur) Schunk, Paul (Susan) Chapin and the late Ronald and Ruth Mary (late Carl) Coleman; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
iii. Ronald C. Chapin born about 1936 in Buffalo, NY.
iv. Ruth Mary Chapin born about 1937 in Buffalo, NY married Carl Coleman, born 11 January 1934 in Gastonia, NC (died 11 January, 1994 in Flint, Michigan).
v. Paul Floyd Chapin born about 1940 in Buffalo, NY married Antoinette Marie Costa on 6 July, 1968 in Erie, PA. And Nancy Ann Mellenthine on Sept 12, 1981 in Wheatfield, NY.
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Kathryn A Powell born about 1906 in Buffalo, NY married Matthew G Merzig Jr., born about 1905 in NY, the son of Matthew G Merzig Sr. and Lillian Casler. Matthew G Merzig Jr. was a Buffalo City Fireman, he died August 28, 1935 in a rescue attempt. One son, Matthew died in infancy.
3.
Ruth Beatrice Powell born about 1907 in Buffalo, NY married Michael J McNamara Jr born about (died 19 November 1949) on 21 July, 1931 at St Thomas Aquinas Church, Buffalo. He was the son of Michael J McNamara Sr. and Elizabeth Sullivan.
Lockport Union Sun Journal - Thursday Evening, July 9, 1931
Weddings: McNamara - Powell. Mrs Catherine Powell, Buffalo, has issued invitations for the wedding of her daughter
Ruth Beatrice to Michael J McNamara, also of that city on Tuesday, July 21 at nine o'clock in the morning at St Thomas Aquinas Church, Buffalo.
Buffalo Courier Express - Thursday, July 16, 1931
ANNOUNCEMENTS McNamara - Powell Mrs Catherine Powell of Woodside Avenue announces that the marriage of her daughter
Ruth Beatrice to Michael J McNamara will take place Tuesday morning, July 21st at 9 o'clock at St Thomas Acquinas Church.
Buffalo Courier Express - Sunday, November 20, 1949
DEATHS McNAMARA Michael J McNamara Jr., November 19, 1949, husband of
Ruth B Powell, son of Michael J Sr., and Elizabeth Sullivan McNamara, brother Clarence D McNamara. Funeral from the residence of Mrs Catherine Powell, 317 Woodside Ave., Wednesday morning at 8.45 and from St Thomas Aquinas Church at 9.30. Friends are invited. Deceased was a member of the Angola Lions Club.
{Photo in newspaper article} Local Newspaperman Was Active in Politics C-E Reporter, Copy Editor Dies Suddenly.
Long Career Ends for Michael J McNamara. Michael John McNamara, a Buffalo newspaperman for more than 30 years, died suddenly yesterday at Mercy Hospital. He was 49. He lived at 48 Sage Ave.
Born and educated here. Mr. McNamara began his long and varied newspaper career as a reporter on The Buffalo Express. He subsequently joined the staff of the old Buffalo Times as a copy editor.
After several years on the Times desk, Mr. McNamara went with the Buffalo Evening News as night police reporter, a job at which he excelled.
'Swing Man' on C-E Staff: In 1939, he joined the staff of The Courier-Express as a "swing man" on the city desk, dividing his time between copy editing and reporting. He held this position at the time of his death and was considered one of the few men in the business equally at home in the two phases of newspaper work.
Early in his career Mr McNamara became interested in politics and in numerous elections campaign handled publicity for the Democratic party. He also served as secretary of the Zoning Commission under Mayor George J. Zimmerman.
Operated Grocery: A summer resident of Evans-on-the-Lake, Mr McNamara operated McNamara's Store several years ago. It has been a model country grocery and a popular spot for vacationers in that area.
Mr. McNamara was a member of the Irish-American Association, Holy Name Society of St. Teresa's Church, the Lake Shore Neighbors' Association, Angola Lions and the Evans Volunteer Fire Co.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Ruth Powell McNamara;. a brother, Police Lieut. Clarence D. McNamara, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McNamara, Sr.
Prayers will be said at 8.45 a. m. Wednesday at the home of Mr. McNamara's mother-in-law. Mrs, Catherine Powell, 317 Woodside Ave., and a requiem mass will be celebrated at 9.30 o'clock at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna.
4.
Anna M Powell born about 1910 in Buffalo, NY married Arthur S Wheeler in September 1932.
Their children:
i. Arthur S Wheeler Jr. born about 1937 in Buffalo, NY
ii. Matthew Wheeler born about 1939 in Buffalo, NY married Joyce Marie Riordan on 3 September, 1960 at St. Ambrose Church in Ridgewood Ave. Daughter of Timothy Riordan.
iii. Jacqueline Ann Wheeler born about 1945 in Buffalo, NY.
5.
Dorothy Powell born about 1911 in Buffalo, NY married Edward F Godfrey.
6.
David J Powell born about 1912 in Buffalo, NY married Mary Gertrude Comerford daughter of William H Comerford (1872-1963) and Gertrude Schroll (1871-1960). Mary was born about 1916 in Brockport, Monroe County, New York.
Their child:
David J Powell Jr
1940 USA Census: Buffalo, Erie, New York: 354 Baynes St: William H Comerford, head, age 68, "Lineotype Operator, Newspaper". Gertrude Comerford, wife, age 69. Clinton Comerford, son, age 35.
David Powell, son-in-law, age 28, "Lineotype Operator, Newspaper". Gertrude Powell, daughter, age 24.
7.
Eleanor Rita Powell born about 1916 in Buffalo, NY (died 21 August, 2000 in Buffalo, NY), she married Paul B Hoolihan on 4 June, 1938. Paul B Hoolihan was born on 17 July, 1910, in NY (died 1 July, 1996 in Buffalo, NY). Son of Austin B Hoolihan and Katherine V Busch.
Buffalo Courier Express - Friday, June 10, 1938
WEDDINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Hoolihan - Powell The marriage of Miss
Eleanor Rita Powell, daughter of Mrs Catherine Powell of Woodside Avenue to Paul B Hoolihan, son of Austin Hoolihan of North Long Avenue, Williamsville, took place Saturday morning at St Thomas Aquinas Church. The Rev. Francis J Bowen officiating.
The bride, given in marriage by her brother David J Powell, wore white silk marquisette, lace trimmed with a V shaped neck and long tight sleeves. Her long white illusion veil fell from a halo trimmed with lillies of the valley, she carried white rose and baby's breath.
The brides attendants were Miss Ruth Hunt of Williamsville gowned in powder blue embroidered net with matching accessories, and Mrs Kathryn C Merzig, sister of the bride, who wore aquamarine blue embroidered net with matching accessories. They carried bouquets of talisman roses. Attending the bridegroom were his brothers, John Hoolihan as best man, and T. Eugene Hoolihan. The ushers were Michael J McNamara and Austin Hoolihan Jr. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home in Woodside Avenue, followed by a reception in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Hoolihan will be at home at 40 Julian Avenue, Lackawanna, after a wedding trip to the Adirondack Mountains.
The out-of-town guests were Mrs Howard H Baker, sister of the bride groom and her son, Richard, of Coconut Grove, Fla.
Buffalo News on Aug. 27, 2000: OBITUARY:
Eleanor R (Powell) Hoolihan
August 21, 2000, of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late Paul B. Hoolihan; mother of Michael A. (Suzanne) and Christopher T. (Joan) Hoolihan; grandmother of Michael C. Hoolihan. Private graveside services were held in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Williamsville. Mrs. Hoolihan was the former librarian and retired secretary to the rector of Canisius High School.
Their children :
i.
Michael Austin Hoolihan born 15 February, 1941 in Buffalo, NY married Eleanor Rose Traufler on 10 August, 1963 Daughter of Norbert Traufler.
Their child: Michael Christopher Hoolihan born 12 May, 1964 in Buffalo.
Buffalo Courier Express - Sunday, May 17, 1964
Tea Told Tales: ... Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Hoolihan of Wyoming Ave. announce the birth of their first child, a son, Michael Christopher, on Wednesday at Sisters Hospital. The new mother is the former Miss Eleanor Rose Traufler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Traufler of Durham Ave.
ii.
Christopher T Hoolihan
