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 the error if I notice it. Lesley
3rd Generation NICHOLSON in the USA - fourth child of James Nicholson and Catherine Russell.
James J. NICHOLSON born December, 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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 Nicholson, son, age 2, born in PA. Alexander, son, age 10 months, born in PA.
{Move from Manayunk, Pennsylvania to Buffalo, New York.}
1865 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 13, Erie, New York: James McNichol {Incorrect recording of last name NICHOLSON}, 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.
{Mother Catherine widowed about 1866.}
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 Nicholson, 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".
1874 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY
NICHOLSON, James conductor, h 859 Prospect ave
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. David Powell, son, age 3, born Erie.
1879 City Directory: Buffalo, NY
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth, 46 Hamburgh, coppersmith
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth E, 46 Hamburgh tinsmith
NICHOLSON, James, 46 Hamburgh, blacksmith
NICHOLSON, William, 46 Hamburgh, machinist
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".
1885 City cirectory: Buffalo, NY
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth, (Oliver & N) 46 Hamburg
NICHOLSON, James {clerk or letter carrier??} 16 W Swan
NICHOLSON, William, machinist w DeLaney Forge Co, h 368 Swan
{Marriage about 1884 to Mary Kinney.}
1892 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie: James Nicholson, head, age 30, "Cartman". Mary Nicholson, age 27. Kate Nicholson, age 7. Irene Nicholson, age 1.
1893 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth, (N & Gallagher) horseshoers, 12 S Cedar
NICHOLSON & Gallagher (E & J) horseshoers, 12 S Cedar
NICHOLSON, James, cartman 112 Maurice
NICHOLSON, William, machinist, 739 Best
1895 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY
NICHOLSON, Ellsworth, (N & Gallagher) 12 S Cedar h 384 Swan
NICHOLSON & Gallagher (J & E) horseshoers 12 S Cedar
NICHOLSON, James, Carting Express 106 Maurice
NICHOLSON, William, Machinist 739 Best
1899 City directory: Buffalo, NY
NICHOLSON, Elmer E horseshoeing 113 Myrtle h 275 Swan
NICHOLSON, James laborer, 106 Maurice
NICHOLSON, William mach r 739 Best
1900 USA Census: Buffalo, Ward 5, Erie, New York: 106 Maurice St: James Nicholson, head, age 40, married 17 years, born in Philadelphia, mother's birthplace Ireland, "helps Blacksmith". Mary, wife, age 36, born in Buffalo, both parents born in Ireland, 8 children born, 5 living. Katharine, daughter, age 15. Irene, daughter, age 8. Marion, daughter, age 5. James, son, age 2. Lauretta {Loretta}, daughter, age 10 months.
1905 New York Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie: 110 Maurice Street: James Nicholson, head, age 44, "Hammerman". Mary Nicholson, wife, age 40. Catherine, daughter, age 21, "Clerk". Irene, son {daughter}, age 13, at school. Marion Nicholson, daughter, age 10, at school. James Nicholson, son, age 8, at school. Loretta, daughter, age 6, at school.
{1905: Eldest daughter, Katherine married Francis Michael Neaverth.}
1910 USA Census: Buffalo, Ward 4, Erie, New York: 110 Maurice St: James J Nicholson, head, age 51, married 26 years, occupation "Blacksmith, Steel Plant", born in Pennsylvania, father born in Pennsylvania {Ireland}, mother Scotland {Ireland}. Mary M, wife, age 47, 7 children born, 5 living, born in New York, both parents born in Ireland. Irene A, daughter, age 17, single, "Dressmaker". Marion G, daughter, age 15, single. James, son, age 13. Loretta G, daughter, age 10.
{1912 Wife, Mary and son, James died; 1914 daughter Irene married Raymond M Dustin; 1917 daughter Marion married Joseph Francis Casey; 1920 daughter Clayton Sneed Perrin.}
{James Nicholson living with daughter Marion Casey and family on 1920 Census.}
1920 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie, New York: 79 Hayden St: Joseph Casey, head, age 25, born in New York, both parents in Ireland, occupation "Baggage Master, Penn RR". Marion G Casey, wife, age 24, born in New York, father born in Pennsylvania and mother born in New York. Joseph Francis, son, age 15 months, born in New York. James Nicholson, father-in-law, age 65, widow, born in Pennslyvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania {Ireland}, occupation "Foreman Receiving Dea? Larken Co.".
1925 New York State Census: Buffalo: 84 Meriden Street: Joseph F Casey, age 31, "Trainsman RR." Marion, age 30, "housewife". Joseph F Casey, age 6. Marie Casey, age 3. Jeanne D Casey, age 2. Margarite Casey, age 3 days. James J Nicholson, father-in-law, age 67, "Shipping Clerk, Steel Co."
Buffalo Newspaper - 1926
DIED: NICHOLSON, In Buffalo, NY Dec 2, 1926 James J, husband of the late Mary Kinney, father of Mrs F M Neaverth, Mrs A M Dustin, Mrs Joseph Casey, Mrs Loretta Perrin and the late James Nicholson. Brother of Mrs S Bannester, David Powell, and William and Ellsworth Nicholson. Funeral from the family residence 84 Meriden Street, Monday at 8.30 o'clock and at St Thomas Aquinas Church at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited.
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Mary Kinney born June 1863 in Buffalo, NY. Died 21 September, 1912 in Buffalo, NY.
Her father was Patrick Joseph Kinney, born about 1822 in County Kerry, Ireland; Mother Mary Foley. There is confusing information on Patrick Kinney and Mary Foley.
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
Sunday, 10 August 2014
THE POWELL FAMILY
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EXTRA INFORMATION ON : 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 (both families connected to St Thomas Aquinas Church), though no one I have mentioned them to, has heard of them. 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
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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. {Daughter Mary would hae been 2 years old, but not on Census.}
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. Buffalo Evening News - September 5, 1928 |
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.
{David H Powell was the half brother of James J Nicholson (Marion's father), he died 2 December, 1926.}
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.
1930 USA Census: {? I have not found it.}
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.
Children of David H Powell Jr. and Catherine G Roche: {half first cousins 2x removed of my husband.}
1. 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.
Children of Melvin Chapin and Mary H Powell: {Half second cousins 1x removed of my husband.}
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. Remarried again, Susan??
2. 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 Aquinas 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.
Children of Arthur R Wheeler and Anna M Powell: {Half second cousins 1x removed of my husband.}
i. Arthur S Wheeler Jr. born about 1937 in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Courier Express - Sunday, February 3, 1957
ADVANCED WARFARE -Six Buffalo soldiers are being prepared in the operation of the Nike guided missile at Loring Air Force Base, Maine. The men, assigned to the Army's 548th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion.
... members of the battalion's headquarters battery; Richard D. Roberts. 502 Downing St.; Frank Glewa Jr., 494 S. Ogden St.; Clifford R. Post. 154 Sprenger Ave.: and Pvt. Arthur S. Wheeler, 317 Woodside Ave. all battery crewmen.
Buffalo Courier Express - April 12, 1958
P R O M O T E D - Arthur S. Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, 317 Woodside Ave., has been promoted to specialist third class He is a member of the 548th AAA Missile Battalion at Loring Air Force Base, Maine.
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.
Buffalo Courier Express - Thursday, September 8, 1960
{Photo Mrs Wheeler} Miss Joyce Marie Riordan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Riordan of South Park Ave., and Matthew M. Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler of Woodside Ave., were united in marriage at 10 Saturday morning in St. Ambrose Church in Ridgewood Ave. The bride wore a floor-length gown fashioned with a Sabrina neckline and a bell-shaped skirt.
iii. Jacqueline Ann Wheeler born about 1945 in Buffalo, NY.
5. Dorothy A Powell born about 1911 in Buffalo, NY (died 19 January, 2008 in Angola, NY). She married Edward F Godfrey, he was born about 1905 in New York (died 24 August, 1957 in Buffalo, NY). Son of Joseph J Godfrey (born about 1877 d 1940) and Laura Smith (born about 1881 died 1944).
1940 USA Census: Buffalo, Erie, New York: 91 Remington St.: Edward J Godfrey, head, age 35, "Fireman, City Department". Dorothy Godfrey, wife, age 29. Dorothy Marie Godfrey, daughter, age 2.
Buffalo Courier Express - Tuesday, August 27, 1957
DIED GODFREY - Aug 24, 1957, Edward F., of 91 Remington Pl., husband of Dorothy A. Powell Godfrey; father of Dorothy M. and Edward Powell Godfrey; brother of Dr. Joseph D., John R., Marcella P. Godfrey of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Joseph Flaherty of Frankfort. Germany.
Funeral from the John E. Courtney Funeral Home, 1869 Seneca St., Wednesday morning at 8:13 and from St. Teresa's Church at 9 o'clock. Friends are Invited. Mr. Godfrey was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Teresa's Church.
OBITUARY Services for Edward F Godfrey Edward F. Godfrey, 53, a former firefighter will be at 8:15 tomorrow morning at the John Courtney Funeral Home 1869 Seneca St. and at 9 at St. Teresa's Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Godfrey, who lived at 91 Remington Pl., died Saturday at Mercy Hospital. He was the Assistant Fire Chief at the Bell Aircraft plant at Niagara Falls where he had been employed for the last three years. He was a past president of the Buffalo Fire Dept. Credit Union which he helped organize and a past president of the New York State Credit Union Assn. Mr. Godfrey joined the Buffalo Fire Dept. in 1935 and retired in 1953.
He is survived by hia wife, the former Dorothy A. Powell; a daughter, Miss Dorothy M. Godfrey; a son, Edward Godfrey; brothers, John R. and Dr. Joseph D. and two sisters, Miss Marcella P. Godfrey of Washington, D. C, and Mrs. Joseph Flaherty of Frankfort, Germany.
Buffalo News - 23 January, 2008
GODFREY - Dorothy A. (Powell) RN January 19, 2008, of Angola, NY, age 97 years, wife of the late Edward F. Godfrey; dearest mother of Edward P. (Maureen) and the late Dorothy Marie Godfrey; loving grandmother of Kathy Godfrey, Sheila (Michael) Halloran and Ann (Dennis McMurray) Godfrey; great-grandmother of Sarah Flynn, Stephanie (Greg) Drago, Britney Godfrey, Michael and Kathryn Halloran; also survived by great-grandsons Jamier and Christian and pre-deceased by six brothers and sisters. Friends may call Wednesday 2-8 PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 657 Abbott Rd., (corner Red Jacket Pkwy.), where services will be held Thursday at 10 AM and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10:30 AM. Flowers are gratefully declined. Mrs. Godfrey was a member of the Rosary-Altar Society.
Children of Edward F Godfrey and Dorothy A Powell: {Half second cousins 1x removed of my husband.}
i. Dorothy Marie Godfrey born about 1938 in Buffalo, NY, died 19 May, 2005 in Angola, NY.
Buffalo News - May 19, 2005
Dorothy Marie Godfrey of Angola, NY, May 18, 2005, loving daughter of Dorothy (the late Edward F.) Godfrey; sister of Edward P. (Maureen) Godfrey; also survived by several nieces. Friends may call Friday from 1-4 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 N. Main St., Angola where funeral services will be held at 4 PM. Ms. Godfrey was a volunteer for community concern.
ii. Edward Powell Godfrey born about 1940 in Buffalo, NY married Maureen E Donovan on 16 September 1961, St Theresa's Church, Seneca St, Buffalo. She is the daughter of Vincent P Donovan and Mrs Donovan.
Children of Edward P Powell and Maureen E Donovan: {half third cousin.}
Kathy Godfrey
Sheila Godfrey married to Michael Halloran.
Ann Godfrey married to Dennis McMurray.
6. David J Powell born about 1912 in Buffalo, NY (died 31 December, 1989), 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.
Buffalo Courier Express - Thursday, July 29, 1937
Speeders Heed Warning, Bring Cash to Court to Defray Fines: Assorted fines were parcelled out as follows to these speeders: Fined $12, ... David J. Powell, 317 Woodside Avenue, 45 miles an hour, ...
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.
Child of David J Powell and Mary Gertrude Comerford: {Half second cousin 1x removed of my husband.}
David J Powell Jr.
Buffalo Courier Express - Sunday, September 8, 1968
For Vietnam Duty: ... COMMISSIONED - David Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Powell Sr. of 68 Whitfield Ave. was commissioned second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve July 30 in Erie, Pa.
A graduate of Bishop Timon High School and Gannon College in Erie, Powell was a member of the Reserve Officers
Training Corps. Powell will join the Army's Transportation Corps branch when he enters active duty sometime next year.
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 (born about 1869 and died 10 April, 1962 in Williamsville, NY) and Katherine V Busch (born about 1870 and died 20 August, 1930).
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.
Children of Paul B Hoolihan and Eleanor Rita Powell: {Half second cousins 1x removed of my husband.}
i. Michael Austin Hoolihan born 15 February, 1941 married Eleanor Rose Traufler on 10 August, 1963 at St. Bartholomew's Church in Grider Street. Eleanor R Traufler was born on 26 May, 1941 (died January 1983 in Buffalo, NY). The daughter of Norbert F Traufler and Hazel O Widrig. Michael A Hoolihan married Suzanne M. 'unknown' and Public Records show they live in Charlotte, NC.
Buffalo Courier Express - Thursday, April 4, 1963
Civic Briefs. WINNER-V. Paul Pierotti, a senior at Canisius High School, placed first recently in a second year French examination sponsored by the American Assn. of French Teachers at Amherst Central High School. ... His French teacher at Canisius is Michael A. Hoolihan.
Child of Michael A Hoolihan and Eleanor R Traufler: {half third cousin.}
Michael Christopher Hoolihan born 14 May, 1964.
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 born 24 May, 1949 in Buffalo, NY, married to Joan.
2 iii JAMES NICHOLSON b 1829 d 1866 - 2nd Generation Pennyslvia and New York, USA
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
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 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.
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.}
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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EXTRA INFORMATION ON : 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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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:
1. 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.
2. 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
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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| Descendants of James Nicholson and Catherine Russell. |
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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. |
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| 1870 Census in Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: Leverington. |
(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. |
{ 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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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 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 |
POWELL, David H 46 Hamburgh
1886 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, New York:
POWELL, David H printer The Courier Co. h 46 Hamburg
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| 1892 New York Census, Buffalo. |
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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EXTRA INFORMATION ON : 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. |
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.
Children of David H Powell Jr. and Catherine G Roche:
1. 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.
2. 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
Friday, 8 August 2014
2nd Generation and Descendants NICHOLSON in Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
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 the error if I notice it. Lesley
2nd Generation Nicholson in the United States - children of James Nicholson and Sarah 'unknown', emigrated from Ireland about 1834 to Munayunk, Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania.
i. Joseph Nicholson
ii Charles Nicholson
iii JAMES NICHOLSON (direct descendant, separate post)
iv Elizabeth Nicholson
v William Nicholson
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).
Joseph Nicholson: Notes:
Philadelphia Inquirer - Tuesday, March 26, 1878
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. Charles Nicholson, age 24, born in Ireland.
1891 City Directory: Philadelphia, PA
NICHOLSON, William, machinist, h 4433 Cresson, Myk
1910 City Directory: Philadelphia, PA
NICHOLSON, James F, carder h 4433 Cresson Myk
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 the error if I notice it. Lesley
2nd Generation Nicholson in the United States - children of James Nicholson and Sarah 'unknown', emigrated from Ireland about 1834 to Munayunk, Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania.
i. Joseph Nicholson
ii Charles Nicholson
iii JAMES NICHOLSON (direct descendant, separate post)
iv Elizabeth Nicholson
v William Nicholson
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).
2 i Joseph Nicholson {2nd generation of Nicholson’s in
USA, eldest child.}
Joseph Nicholson, son of James Nicholson and Sarah {Unknown} was
born about 1822 in Ireland. Immigrated
with his parents about 1834.
Joseph Nicholson died after the 1881 Church Record
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Hagerty. She was born about 1818 in Ireland. She died May 8, 1884 in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Joseph Nicholson: Notes:
1850
USA Census:
Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Joseph Nicholson, head,
age 29, born Ireland, "Boatman". Margaret Nicholson, age 32, born
Ireland. James Nicholson, age 5. John
Nicholson, age 4. Joseph Nicholson, age
1,
1860
USA Census:
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Joseph
Nicholson, head, age 38, born Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret
Nicholson, age 42, born Ireland. James
Nicholson, age 15, born in Pennsylvania.
John A Nicholson, age 14. Joseph
Nicholson, age 8.
{Page
before, brother James and Catherine Nicholson.}
1870
USA Census:
Philadelphia Ward 21, District 69, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania: Manayunk PO: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, born in
Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret,
wife, age 50, born in Ireland. John
Nicholson, son, age 22, born PA, "Laborer". Joseph Nicholson, son,
age 17, "Works in Cotton Mill".
Sarah Nicholson, {mother? age is off}, age 85, born in
Ireland. Elizabeth Hollowood,
{sister?}, age 30. Hugh Hollowood, {nephew?},
age 7, born Pennsylvania.
Pennyslvania and NJ Church Records: Joseph Nicholson Event
Date: 5 Dec 1881 {no mention of the ‘event’.}
Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, USA
Denomination: Episcopal
Organization
Name: St David´s Episcopal
Church
FAMILIES:
Joseph Nicholson, age 65. Margaret Nicholson, age 63, {wife};
Joseph
Nicholson, age 28, {son}; Annie
Nicholson, age 28, {daughter-in-law}
; Mary Nicholson, age 4, {grand daughter}
; Jennie Nicholson, age 14 months, {grand daughter}.
Residence:
4241 Cresson
=======================================Notes on Margaret Hagerty Nicholson=======================================
The
Philadelphia Inquirer - May 10, 1884
NICHOLSON --
On the 8th instant, MARGARET NICHOLSON, aged sixty-seven years.
The relatives
and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on
Sunday, at 2 o’clock, from her late residence, Canal street, below Robinson,
Manayunk. To proceed to St. David’s Yard.
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Death Certificates:
Margaret Nicholson
Birth Date:
abt 1817 Birth Place:
Ireland
Death Date: 8
May 1884 Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age at Death:
67 Burial
Date: 11 May 1884
Street
address: Canal St below Robinson
Cemetery: St. David's Church Yard Marital Status: Married
FHL Film
Number: 2069687 Residence: Main Street, Manayunk, Pa
FindaGrave.com Margaret Nicholson: Birth: 1817, Ireland
Death: May 8, 1884, Manayunk, Philadelphia County,
Pennsylvania, USA
Burial: Saint
David’s Protestant Episcopal Churchyard, Manayunk, Philadelphia County,
Pennsylvania, USA
Plot:
[unknown]
Children of
Joseph Nicholson and Margaret Hagerty: {3rd
generation in the USA.}
3 i James Nicholson
3 ii John Alexander Nicholson
3 iii Joseph Nicholson
3 i James Nicholson
3 ii John Alexander Nicholson
3 iii Joseph Nicholson
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| Joseph Nicholson 2nd Generation, his children are 3rd Generation. |
3 i James Nicholson born 15 December, 1844 in
Philadelphia, PA; he married Martha M Wittworth; James Nicholson died before
1894 in Philadelphia, PA.
Notes on 3 i James Nicholson:
Pennsylvania and NJ Church Records: James Nicholson
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1844
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 13 Mar 1853
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 8
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson
Mother Name: Margaret Nicholson
Denomination: Protestant Episcopal
Organization Name: St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church
1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 29, born Ireland, "Boatman". Margaret Nicholson, age 32, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 5. John Nicholson, age 4. Joseph Nicholson, age 1,
1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 38, born Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret Nicholson, age 42, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 15, born in Pennsylvania. John A Nicholson, age 14. Joseph Nicholson, age 8.
1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk PO: James Nicholson, age 25, born Pennsylvania, both parents foreign birth, "Worker, Wool Mill". Martha, age 23, born Pennsylvania, both parents foreign birth. Margaret, age 6 months.
1880 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: North Side Cresson Street: Joseph {James} Nicholson, head, age 35, "Works in Wool Mill". Martha, wife, age 33. Maggie E, daughter, age 9.
=========================================Notes on Martha M Witworth Nicholson==========================
Born about 1847 in Philadelphia, PA; father William Witworth born
about 1811 in England, died March 1881 in Philadelphia, PA. Mother Martha {unknown} born about 1815 in England.
Pennsylvania & NJ
Church Records: William
Witworth
Birth Date: abt 1811 Event Type: Burial
Death Date: abt 1851 Age at Death: 40
Burial Date: 16 Mar 1851
Burial Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, USA
Denomination: Episcopal Organization Name: St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church
1857 City Directory:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
WITWORTH, Mart. Mrs.,
Green la bel Cresson (Myk)
Brother: Ormand Witworth born about 1835 in Philadelphia, PA; died
October, 1868.
Pennsylvania Death
Record: Ormand
Witworth
Birth Date: abt 1833
Event Type: Burial Death Date: abt
1868
Age at Death: 35 Burial
Date: 19 Oct 1868
Burial Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, USA
Denomination: Episcopal
Organization Name: St
David´s Protestant Episcopal Church
Sister: Sarah J Witworth
born about 1838 in Philadelphia, PA; married John Sharpley; son Joseph E
Sharpley born about 1859 in PA.
Sister: Catherine J
Witworth born about 1847 in PA;
Brother: William Witworth born about 1861 in PA.
Children
of James Nicholson and Martha Witworth: {4th
generation in the USA.}
4 i Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson
4 ii Joseph Nicholson
4 i Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson
4 ii Joseph Nicholson
4 i
Margaret Elizabeth Nicholson born 30 December, 1869 in Philadelphia, PA;
died 11 February, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA.
4 ii
Joseph Nicholson born about January, 1876 in Philadelphia, PA; died
April 1876 age 2 months.
Pennsylvania Death
Certificates: Joseph
Nicholson
Event Type: Burial
Death Date: abt 1876
Age at Death: 2/12
Burial Date: 3 Apr 1876
Burial Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, USA
Denomination: Protestant Episcopal
Organization Name: St
David´s Protestant Episcopal Church
3 ii John
Alexander Nicholson born 16 February, 1876 in Philadelphia, PA; died 6 August,
1881 in Philadelphia, PA.
Notes:
Pennsylvania and NJ Church
Records: John Alexander Nicholson
Birth Date: 16
Feb 1846 Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date:
13 Mar 1853 Baptism Place: Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 7
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson
Mother Name: Margaret Nicholson
Denomination: Protestant Episcopal
Organization
Name: St David´s Protestant Episcopal
Church
1850 USA Census: Manayunk
Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 29, born
Ireland, "Boatman". Margaret Nicholson, age 32, born Ireland. James
Nicholson, age 5. John Nicholson,
age 4. Joseph Nicholson, age 1,
1860 USA Census:
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 38, born Ireland,
"Laborer". Margaret Nicholson, age 42, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 15, born in
Pennsylvania. John A Nicholson, age 14. Joseph Nicholson, age 8.
{Page
before James and Catherine Nicholson.}
1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania: Manayunk PO: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, born in
Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret,
wife, age 50, born in Ireland. John
Nicholson, son, age 22, born PA, "Laborer". Joseph Nicholson, son,
age 17, "Works in Cotton Mill".
Sarah Nicholson, {mother? age is off}, age 85, born in
Ireland. Elizabeth Hollowood,
{sister?}, age 30. Hugh Hollowood, {nephew?},
age 7, born Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania
Death Certificates: John Nicholson
Birth Date: abt 1846 Birth Place: PA
Death Date: 6 Aug 1881 Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age at Death: 35
Burial Date: 9 Aug 1881 Burial Place: Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Street
address: 4251 Cresson Cemetery: St. David P. E.
Marital
Status: Single FHL Film
Number: 1003707
John Nicholson
Birth Date:
abt 1846 Birth Place: PA
Death Date:
1881 Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Age at
Death: 35
Burial
Date: 1881 Burial Place: Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Occupation: Laborer
Street
address: 4251 Cresson St., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Cemetery: St
David's Church Yard
Marital
Status: Single FHL Film
Number: 2056833
FindaGrave.com John Nicholson Birth: 1846
Death: Aug. 9, 1881 {6th on Death Certificate. }
Manayunk,
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
The Philadelphia Inquirer - August 9, 1881, p. 5.
NICHOLSON --
On the 6th, JOHN NICHOLSON, son of Joseph and Margaret Nicholson, aged
thirty-five.
The relatives
and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this
afternoon, at 3 o’clock, from his father’s residence, No. 4241 Cresson street,
Manayunk. To proceed to St. David’s Church.
Burial: Saint
Davids Protestant Episcopal Churchyard, Manayunk, Philadelphia County,
Pennsylvania, USA Plot:
[unknown]
3 iii Joseph Nicholson born 9 December, 1851 in
Philadelphia, PA. He married Anna (Annie) Cavanagh on 24 December, 1873. He died 9
March, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA.
Notes:
Pennsylvania and NJ Church Record: Joseph Nicholson
Birth Date: 9 Dec 1851
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 13 Mar 1853
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 1
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson
Mother Name: Margaret Nicholson
Denomination: Protestant Episcopal
Organization Name: St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church
1850 USA Census: Manayunk Lower Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 29, born Ireland, "Boatman". Margaret Nicholson, age 32, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 5. John Nicholson, age 4. Joseph Nicholson, age 1,
1860 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 38, born Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret Nicholson, age 42, born Ireland. James Nicholson, age 15, born in Pennsylvania. John A Nicholson, age 14. Joseph Nicholson, age 8.
{Page before James and Catherine Nicholson.}
1870 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk PO: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, born in Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret, wife, age 50, born in Ireland. John Nicholson, son, age 22, born PA, "Laborer". Joseph Nicholson, son, age 17, "Works in Cotton Mill". Sarah Nicholson, {mother? age is off}, age 85, born in Ireland. Elizabeth Hollowood, {sister?}, age 30. Hugh Hollowood, {nephew?}, age 7, born Pennsylvania.
1873, 24 Dec:- St David's Church Rectory: Marriage: Joseph Nicholson to Anna Cavanagh. Rector F H Bushnell.
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| Marriage Joseph Nicholson and Annie Cavanagh. |
Philadelphia Inquirer - Tuesday, March 26, 1878
COURTS The Manayunk Robbery: In the Court of Quaker Sessions, yesterday before Judge Yorkes, Joseph Nicholson pleaded guilty to, and John Anderson was convicted of, having attacked John Lovell recently on the "tow bridge" at Manayunk, and robbed him of $2.50 and a considerable portion of the clothing he had on. They were each sentenced to one year in the Eastern Penitentiary. ...
1880 USA Census: 14 June 1880: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia County Prison: Joseph Nicholson, age 28, prisoner, born in Pennsylvania, both parents in Ireland, "Stone Mason". {not sure about occupation.}
Pennyslvania and NJ Church Records: Event Date: 5 Dec 1881 {Don't know what 'event' was...}
Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name: St David´s Episcopal Church
Joseph Nicholson, age 65, Margaret Nicholson, age 63, Joseph Nicholson, age 28, Annie Nicholson, age 28, Mary Nicholson, age 4, Jennie Nicholson, age 14 months. Residence: 4241 Cresson
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer". Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living. Mary Nicholson, daughter age 22, "Millhand". Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand". William Nicholson, son, age 11.
Philadelphia Inquirer - Monday Morning, May 12, 1902
Quartet Met Falls ... Joseph Nicholson, 52 years old of 4234 Silverwood street, fell and put his upper lip to his teeth, by striking his face on a rail.
1910 USA Census: Philadelphia: ??
1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 67, born Pa, both parents Ireland, "Laborer, Outside". Anne, wife, age 62, born Scotland, immigration year 1870 Na 1888. {?}. Margaret, daughter, age 27, "Mender, Cloth". William, son, age 29, "Painter, House". Matilda Wendler, grand daughter, age 20, born Pa, both parents Pa, "Mender, Cloth".
Pennsylvania Death Certificate: Joseph Nicholson Age: 68
Birth Date: abt 1853 Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 9 Mar 1921 Death Place: Philadelphia 21 Ward, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson Father Birth Place: Ireland
Mother Name: Margaret Hagerty Mother Birth Place: Ireland
Certificate Number: 32946
"Laborer" Wife: Annie Nicholson, 125 Green Lane, Philadelphia, Pa.
==================================================Notes on Anna Cavanagh Nicholson=============================
Born January 1853 in Scotland, died sometime after 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. {no record found of her death.}
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane: Anna Nicholson, head, age 70, widow, born in Scotland. Margaret Nicholson, daughter, age 45, single, born in Pa, both parents Scotland, "Laundress". {father Ireland}
Children of Joseph Nicholson and Anna Cavanagh {3rd Generation Nicholson in the USA}
3 i Mary Nicholson
3 ii Jennie V Nicholson
3 iii Margaret Nicholson
3 iv William J Nicholson
3 iv James Nicholson
3 ii Jennie V Nicholson
3 iii Margaret Nicholson
3 iv William J Nicholson
3 iv James Nicholson
3 i Mary Nicholson born March 1878, in Philadelphia, PA.
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer". Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living. Mary Nicholson, daughter, age 22, "Millhand". Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand". William Nicholson, son, age 11.
{I found no more information of Mary Nicholson}
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer". Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living. Mary Nicholson, daughter, age 22, "Millhand". Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand". William Nicholson, son, age 11.
{I found no more information of Mary Nicholson}
3 ii Jennie V Nicholson born October, 1880 in Philadelphia, PA. Married Charles Henry Wendler on 24 February, 1889 in Philadelphia. She died 1956, {at FindaGrave.com - not verified.}
{Not sure if separated from husband Charles: 1920 married, 1930, widow, 1940 married.}
1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1957 Mascher St: Jennie Wendler, head, age 39, married, born PA, father born PA, mother Scotland, "Twister, Spinning Mill". Charles Wendler, son, age 17, born PA, father and mother born PA, "Spool Carrier, Spinning Mill".
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: City: Beaumont Avenue: Jennie Wendler, boarder, age 53, widow, "Cashier, Restaurant".
1940 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 25th Ward: 1855 Clementine St: Charles Wendler, head, age 38, "Bottler, Brewery". Kathryn Wendler, wife, age 30. Elizabeth Wendler, daughter, age 10. Jenny Wendler, mother, age 62, married. Thomas Cunningham, lodger, age 32, single, born Pa, "Cashier Penna RR Sta".
===================================================Notes on Charles H Wendler============================================
Born in 27 December, 1875 in Pennsylvania. Father Charles Wendler, mother Anna M. {unknown}. Died 1953 in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic, New Jersey.
{Nicholson spelling error: 'Nichalson'}
Philadelphia Inquirer - Friday Morning, March 10, 1899.
MARRIAGES. WENDLER-- NICHALSON. -On Friday, February 24, 1899, at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. No. 2388 North Twenty-ninth street. Philadelphia, by Rev. Joseph B. Graff. D. D., Mr. Charles H. Wendler and Miss Jennie V. Nichalson, both of this city.
Pennsylvania Marriage Index: Charles H Wendler
Spouse: Jennie V Nicholson
Marriage Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage Year: 1899
Marriage License Number: 110859 Digital GSU Number: 4141933
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennslvania: 4234 Silverwood St: {With Jennie's parents.} Charles Wendler, head, age 23, born Pa, father born Pa, mother Ireland, married 2 years, "Laborer". Jennie Wendler, wife, age 19.
1903 City Directory: Camden, New Jersey
WENDLER, Anna M. widow Charles, h 654 S 3rd
WENDLER, Charles (Jennie) h 654 S 3rd
WENDLER, John F (Emma) cigars, h 925 N 27th
World War I Registration: Camden, New Jersey: Charles Henry Wendler, age 43, birth: 27 Dec, 1875
Resides: 526 Mechanic St., Camden, NJ; "Painter, NY Ship Company"
Wife: Jennie Wendler, 4334 Silverwood St., Phila. PA {her parents address}
Social Security Applications / Claims: Charles Wendler
SSN: 161035157 Birth Date: 27 Dec 1875
Birth Place: Phila, Pennsylvania
Claim Date: 7 Feb 1951
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 08 Oct 1976: Name listed as CHARLES WENDLER
FindaGrave.com Charles H Wendler, Birth: 1875 Death: 1953
Family links: Spouse: Jennnie Wendler (1882 - 1956)
Burial: Egg Harbor City Cemetery, Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section C, Row 12, Lot 101
Children of Jennie V Nicholson and Charles H Wender {4th Generation Nicholson in the USA.}
4 i Matilda G Wendler, born 1900 in Philadelphia, PA. She married Robert F Devine in 1921 in Philadelphia, PA.
4 ii Charles W Wendler, born 30 December, 1902 in Philadelphia, PA. Married Kathryn M Lance in 1928 in Philadelphia, PA. He died in March 1972 in Philadelphia, PA.
1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1957 Mascher St: Jennie Wendler, head, age 39 married, born PA, father born PA, mother Scotland, "Twister, Spinning Mill". Charles Wendler, son, age 17, born PA, father and mother born PA, "Spool Carrier, Spinning Mill".
1928 Marriage Record: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Kathryn M Lance
Spouse: Charles W Wendler
Marriage License Number: 566792 Digital GSU Number: 4141769
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 2090 E Kingston St: Charles Wendler, head, age 27, born Pa, both parents born Pa., age at marriage 26, "Chauffeur, Butter & Egg Store". Cathryn Wendler, wife, age 20, born Pa., age at marriage 19. Betty Jane Wendler, daughter, age 10 months.
1940 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 25th Ward: 1855 Clementine St: Charles Wendler, head, age 38, "Bottler, Brewery". Kathryn Wendler, wife, age 30. Elizabeth Wendler, daughter, age 10. Jenny Wendler, mother, age 62. Thomas Cunningham, lodger, age 32, single, born Pa, "Cashier Penna RR Sta".
US Social Security Death Index: Charles Wendler
SSN: 179-07-5064
Last Residence: 19134 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Born: 30 Dec 1902 Died: Mar 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)
Pennsylvania & NJ Church Records: Charles W Wendler
Event Type: Burial
Burial Date: 17 Mar 1973
Burial Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name: Westminster Cemetery Co.
Residence: 1429 Monk Road, Gladwyne, PA
{Not sure if separated from husband Charles: 1920 married, 1930, widow, 1940 married.}
1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1957 Mascher St: Jennie Wendler, head, age 39, married, born PA, father born PA, mother Scotland, "Twister, Spinning Mill". Charles Wendler, son, age 17, born PA, father and mother born PA, "Spool Carrier, Spinning Mill".
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: City: Beaumont Avenue: Jennie Wendler, boarder, age 53, widow, "Cashier, Restaurant".
1940 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 25th Ward: 1855 Clementine St: Charles Wendler, head, age 38, "Bottler, Brewery". Kathryn Wendler, wife, age 30. Elizabeth Wendler, daughter, age 10. Jenny Wendler, mother, age 62, married. Thomas Cunningham, lodger, age 32, single, born Pa, "Cashier Penna RR Sta".
===================================================Notes on Charles H Wendler============================================
Born in 27 December, 1875 in Pennsylvania. Father Charles Wendler, mother Anna M. {unknown}. Died 1953 in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic, New Jersey.
{Nicholson spelling error: 'Nichalson'}
Philadelphia Inquirer - Friday Morning, March 10, 1899.
MARRIAGES. WENDLER-- NICHALSON. -On Friday, February 24, 1899, at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. No. 2388 North Twenty-ninth street. Philadelphia, by Rev. Joseph B. Graff. D. D., Mr. Charles H. Wendler and Miss Jennie V. Nichalson, both of this city.
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| Philadelphia Inquirer - Friday, March 10, 1899. |
Spouse: Jennie V Nicholson
Marriage Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage Year: 1899
Marriage License Number: 110859 Digital GSU Number: 4141933
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennslvania: 4234 Silverwood St: {With Jennie's parents.} Charles Wendler, head, age 23, born Pa, father born Pa, mother Ireland, married 2 years, "Laborer". Jennie Wendler, wife, age 19.
1903 City Directory: Camden, New Jersey
WENDLER, Anna M. widow Charles, h 654 S 3rd
WENDLER, Charles (Jennie) h 654 S 3rd
WENDLER, John F (Emma) cigars, h 925 N 27th
World War I Registration: Camden, New Jersey: Charles Henry Wendler, age 43, birth: 27 Dec, 1875
Resides: 526 Mechanic St., Camden, NJ; "Painter, NY Ship Company"
Wife: Jennie Wendler, 4334 Silverwood St., Phila. PA {her parents address}
Social Security Applications / Claims: Charles Wendler
SSN: 161035157 Birth Date: 27 Dec 1875
Birth Place: Phila, Pennsylvania
Claim Date: 7 Feb 1951
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 08 Oct 1976: Name listed as CHARLES WENDLER
FindaGrave.com Charles H Wendler, Birth: 1875 Death: 1953
Family links: Spouse: Jennnie Wendler (1882 - 1956)
Burial: Egg Harbor City Cemetery, Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Section C, Row 12, Lot 101
Children of Jennie V Nicholson and Charles H Wender {4th Generation Nicholson in the USA.}
4 i Matilda G Wendler, born 1900 in Philadelphia, PA. She married Robert F Devine in 1921 in Philadelphia, PA.
4 ii Charles W Wendler, born 30 December, 1902 in Philadelphia, PA. Married Kathryn M Lance in 1928 in Philadelphia, PA. He died in March 1972 in Philadelphia, PA.
1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1957 Mascher St: Jennie Wendler, head, age 39 married, born PA, father born PA, mother Scotland, "Twister, Spinning Mill". Charles Wendler, son, age 17, born PA, father and mother born PA, "Spool Carrier, Spinning Mill".
1928 Marriage Record: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Kathryn M Lance
Spouse: Charles W Wendler
Marriage License Number: 566792 Digital GSU Number: 4141769
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 2090 E Kingston St: Charles Wendler, head, age 27, born Pa, both parents born Pa., age at marriage 26, "Chauffeur, Butter & Egg Store". Cathryn Wendler, wife, age 20, born Pa., age at marriage 19. Betty Jane Wendler, daughter, age 10 months.
1940 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 25th Ward: 1855 Clementine St: Charles Wendler, head, age 38, "Bottler, Brewery". Kathryn Wendler, wife, age 30. Elizabeth Wendler, daughter, age 10. Jenny Wendler, mother, age 62. Thomas Cunningham, lodger, age 32, single, born Pa, "Cashier Penna RR Sta".
US Social Security Death Index: Charles Wendler
SSN: 179-07-5064
Last Residence: 19134 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Born: 30 Dec 1902 Died: Mar 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)
Pennsylvania & NJ Church Records: Charles W Wendler
Event Type: Burial
Burial Date: 17 Mar 1973
Burial Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Organization Name: Westminster Cemetery Co.
Residence: 1429 Monk Road, Gladwyne, PA
3 iii Margaret Nicholson born March 1885 in Philadelphia, PA.
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer". Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living. Mary Nicholson, daughter age 22, "Millhand". Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand". William Nicholson, son, age 11.
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane: Anna Nicholson, head, age 70, widow, born in Scotland. Margaret Nicholson, daughter, age 45, single, born in Pa, both parents Scotland, "Laundress". {Ireland and Scotland.}
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer". Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living. Mary Nicholson, daughter age 22, "Millhand". Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand". William Nicholson, son, age 11.
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane: Anna Nicholson, head, age 70, widow, born in Scotland. Margaret Nicholson, daughter, age 45, single, born in Pa, both parents Scotland, "Laundress". {Ireland and Scotland.}
3 iv William J Nicholson born 16 February, 1889 in Philadelphia, PA. He Married Laverne Margaret {Unknown}. William died 21 April, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA.
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer". Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living. Mary Nicholson, daughter age 22, "Millhand". Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand". William Nicholson, son, age 11.
????
1917, June 5: Philadelphia, PA: World War I Draft Registration: William J Nicholson, age 28, 124 Green Lane, Philadelphia, born Feb 16, 1889 in Manayunk, Pa, "Painter", employed by John Gallagher, Martin St., married: wife and child. {Married and child makes me wonder...}
1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 67, born Pa, both parents Ireland, "Laborer, Outside". Anne, wife, age 62, born Scotland, immigration year 1870 Na 1888. {?}. Margaret, daughter, age 27, "Mender, Cloth". William Nicholson, son, age 29, "Painter, House". Matilda Wendler, grand daughter, age 20, born Pa, both parents Pa, "Mender, Cloth".
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk: 169 Green Lane: William Nicholson, head, age 41, born Pa. father Scotland {Ireland} , mother Pa, marital age 36, "Probation Officer, City of Phila.". Margaret, wife, age 45 {25}, born Pa., both parents Pa., marital age 20. Jeanette, daughter, age 4, born Pa.
1940 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4328 Main Street: William Nicholson, head, age 51. Leverne, wife, age 37. Gloria, daughter, age 14, "Probation Off." {William's occupation, wrong line}. Eugene, son, age 11. Nancy, daughter, age 6.
US FindaGrave.com: William Nicholson
Birth Date: 1889 Death Date: 21 Apr 1941
Cemetery: Westminster Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania Death Certificate: William Nicholson
Age: 52 Birth Date: 16 Feb Birth Place: Pennsylvania Death Date: 21 Apr 1941 Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Annie Cavanaugh Mother Birth Place: Scotland
Spouse Name: Laverne Certificate Number: 33419 Residence 4328 Main St., Manayunk, PA
Children of William J Nicholson and Laverne {unknown}: 4th Generation:
4 i Gloria Jeanette Nicholson
4 ii Eugene Nicholson
4 iii Nancy Nicholson
1900 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4234 Silverwood: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, married 23 years, born in Pa, both parents born Ireland, "Laborer". Annie Nicholson, wife, age 37, born in Ireland, 4 children born, 4 living. Mary Nicholson, daughter age 22, "Millhand". Maggie, daughter, age 15, "Millhand". William Nicholson, son, age 11.
????
1917, June 5: Philadelphia, PA: World War I Draft Registration: William J Nicholson, age 28, 124 Green Lane, Philadelphia, born Feb 16, 1889 in Manayunk, Pa, "Painter", employed by John Gallagher, Martin St., married: wife and child. {Married and child makes me wonder...}
1920 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk, 125 Green Lane: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 67, born Pa, both parents Ireland, "Laborer, Outside". Anne, wife, age 62, born Scotland, immigration year 1870 Na 1888. {?}. Margaret, daughter, age 27, "Mender, Cloth". William Nicholson, son, age 29, "Painter, House". Matilda Wendler, grand daughter, age 20, born Pa, both parents Pa, "Mender, Cloth".
1930 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk: 169 Green Lane: William Nicholson, head, age 41, born Pa. father Scotland {Ireland} , mother Pa, marital age 36, "Probation Officer, City of Phila.". Margaret, wife, age 45 {25}, born Pa., both parents Pa., marital age 20. Jeanette, daughter, age 4, born Pa.
1940 USA Census: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4328 Main Street: William Nicholson, head, age 51. Leverne, wife, age 37. Gloria, daughter, age 14, "Probation Off." {William's occupation, wrong line}. Eugene, son, age 11. Nancy, daughter, age 6.
US FindaGrave.com: William Nicholson
Birth Date: 1889 Death Date: 21 Apr 1941
Cemetery: Westminster Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania Death Certificate: William Nicholson
Age: 52 Birth Date: 16 Feb Birth Place: Pennsylvania Death Date: 21 Apr 1941 Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Joseph Nicholson Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Annie Cavanaugh Mother Birth Place: Scotland
Spouse Name: Laverne Certificate Number: 33419 Residence 4328 Main St., Manayunk, PA
Children of William J Nicholson and Laverne {unknown}: 4th Generation:
4 i Gloria Jeanette Nicholson
4 ii Eugene Nicholson
4 iii Nancy Nicholson
3 iv James Nicholson {I am not sure if James is related here, born before parents were married, and 1900 Census for Annie 4 children born 4 children living.}
Pennsylvania & NJ Records: James Nicholson Birth Date: 5 Jul 1872
Event Type: Baptism Baptism Date: 23 Aug 1874
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 2 Father Name: Joseph Nicholson Mother Name: Ann Nicholson
Denomination: Episcopal Organization Name: St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church
Event Type: Baptism Baptism Date: 23 Aug 1874
Baptism Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 2 Father Name: Joseph Nicholson Mother Name: Ann Nicholson
Denomination: Episcopal Organization Name: St David´s Protestant Episcopal Church
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| Descendant Chart for Joseph Nicholson and Margaret Hagerty. |
2 ii Charles Nicholson {second generation of Nicholson’s in USA, second
child.}
Charles Nicholson, son of James Nicholson and Sarah {Unknown} was
born about 1828 in Ireland. Immigrated
with his parents in about 1835.
Charles Nicholson: Notes:
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. Charles
Nicholson, age 24, born in Ireland.
1865 IRS Tax Assessment in Bridgeport / Manayunk.
{I found no more information of Charles Nicholson.}
2 iii JAMES NICHOLSON {second generation of Nicholson’s in USA, third
child.}
Direct ancestor, see separate post.
2 iv Elizabeth Nicholson {second generation of Nicholson’s in USA, fourth
child.}
Elizabeth Nicholson, daughter of James Nicholson and Sarah {Unknown}
was born about 1835 in Pennsylvania, USA. {First
child born in the USA.}
From the records I found – Elizabeth married “Hollowood”. After the 1870 USA Census, I found no more
information on Elizabeth Nicholson Hollowood or Hugh Hollowood.
Elizabeth Nicholson Notes:
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. Charles Nicholson, age 24, born in Ireland.
1860 USA
Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Sarah Nicholson, age
60, born in Ireland. William Nicholson, son, age 23, born in Pennsylvania,
"Paper Maker". Elizabeth
Nicholson, daughter, age 24, "Operator".
1870 USA
Census: Philadelphia Ward 21 District 69,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Manayunk PO: Joseph Nicholson, head, age 48, born
in Ireland, "Laborer". Margaret, wife, age 50, born in Ireland. John
Nicholson, son, age 22, born PA, "Laborer". Joseph Nicholson, son,
age 17, "Works in Cotton Mill". Sarah Nicholson, {mother? age is
off}, age 85, born in Ireland. Elizabeth
Hollowood, {sister?}, age 30, born PA. Hugh Hollowood, {nephew?}, age 7, born
Pennsylvania.
Possible record on John Hollowood ??
Pennsylvania Death
Certificates: John
Hollowood
Birth Date:
abt 1840 Birth Place: Ireland
Death Date: 17
Nov 1871 Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age at Death: 31
Burial Date: 19 Nov 1871
Street
address: 3 Ward, 1271 Catharine St
Cemetery: Saint Michael
FHL Film
Number: 2021077
???
Cemetery: Almshouse
FHL Film
Number: 2020949
3
i Child of Elizabeth Nicholson and {unknown} Hollowood; Hugh Hollowood born
about 1863. {I found nothing more on him.}
2
v William Nicholson {second generation of Nicholson’s in USA, fifth child.}
William Nicholson, son of James Nicholson and Sarah {Unknown} was
born on 16 March, 1838 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He married Catherine Brason in 1861 in
Philadelphia. She was born about 1840 in
Philadelphia, Pennslyania, she died on 27 August, 1915 in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
William Nicholson: Notes:
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.
Charles Nicholson, age 24, born in Ireland.
1860 USA
Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: Leverington: Sarah Nicholson, age
60, born in Ireland. William Nicholson, son, age 23, born in
Pennsylvania, "Paper Maker".
Elizabeth Nicholson, daughter, age 24, "Operator".
The Philadelphia Enquirer
- Saturday, December 9, 1865
Highway Robbery: Two men, who gave the names of William
Nicholson and Robert McCormick, have been held for a further hearing on the
charge of highway robbery. It is alleged
that a night or two since they attacked a young man named James Greenwood on
Main Street, Manayunk. He was knocked
down and while one held him, the other rifled his pockets, stealing therefrom a
penknife and a key. Fortunately
Greenwood had no money about him.
1870 USA Census:
Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania:
Manayunk PO: William Nicholson,
head, age 34, born in Pa, "Locomotive builder". Catherine Nicholson, wife, age 30, born in
Pa. Elizabeth, daughter age 7. Annie, daughter, age 4. James, son, age 2. {Next
to Catherine parents, James and Susan Brasen.}
1880 USA Census:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4433
Cresson: Susan Brason, head, age 65. Catherine Nicholson, daughter, age 38. William Nicholson, son-in-law, age 48,
"Machinist". Elizabeth
Nicholson, grand daughter, age 16, "Work Woollen Mill". Annie Nicholson, grand daughter, age 13. James Nicholson, grand son, age 10. Susan Brason, daughter, age 23.
1891 City Directory: Philadelphia, PA
NICHOLSON, William, machinist, h 4433 Cresson, Myk
1900 USA Census:
Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: 4433 Cresson street: William Nicholson,
head, age 60, born March 1840, "Machinist". Catherine, wife, age 55,
born Nov 1844. James Nicholson, son, age 27, born March 3, 1873, single, "Day
Laborer". Annie, daughter, age 29,
born Jan 14, 1871, single, "Weaver, Clothing". Susan Bracen, sister-in-law, age 48, born
1852, in Pa, "Housework".
1910 USA
Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: 4433 Cressen St: William
Nicholson, head, age 70, born PA, both parents born Ireland, married 48
years. Catherine Nicholson, wife, age
65, born PA both parents born Ireland, 3 children born 3 living. Annie Nicholson, daughter, age 38, single,
"Yarn Picker, Worsted Mill".
James Nicholson, son, age 36, single, "Cleaner Card, Yarn
Mill".
========================================Notes for Catherine Brason Nicholson===========================
:
Father: James Brason born about 1815 in Ireland, died before 1880
wife was ‘widow’ on 1880 Census.
Mother: Susan Catherine Deser born about 1815 in Ireland.
Sister: Susan born about 1853 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brother: William Brason born about 1855 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1870 USA
Census: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Manayunk PO: James Brasen, age 55. Susan Brasen, wife, age 55. William, age 25. {Next to daughter Catherine Nicholson and
family.}
1880 USA Census:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4433
Cresson: Susan Brason, head, age
65. Catherine Nicholson, daughter, age
38. William Nicholson, son-in-law, age
48, "Machinist". Elizabeth
Nicholson, grand daughter, age 16, "Work Woollen Mill". Annie Nicholson, grand daughter, age 13. James, grand son, age 10. Susan Brason, daughter, age 23.
Philadelphia
Inquirer - Monday Morning, August 30, 1915
DIED: …
NICHOLSON Aug 27, 1915, Catherine, wife of William Nicholson, aged 75
years. Relatives and friends of family
are respectfully invited to attend funeral on Tuesday, at 8.30 am from her late
residence 4433 Cresson st., Manayunk.
High mass at St John the Baptist Church at 10 am. Interment private at Westminster Cemetery.
Children of
William Nicholson and Catherine Brasen: {3rd
generation in USA}
3 i Elizabeth Nicholson
3 ii Annie Nicholson
3 iii James Nicholson
3 i Elizabeth Nicholson
3 ii Annie Nicholson
3 iii James Nicholson
3 i Elizabeth Nicholson born 3 August, 1865 in
Philadelphia, PA; married Edward F Dunn in 1886; died 29 February, 1928 in
Philadelphia, PA.
Pennsylvania Marriage
Index: Edward
Dunn
Gender: Male
Spouse: Lizzie Nicholson
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage
Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
United States
Marriage Year: 1886
Marriage
License Number: 2350
Digital GSU Number: 4140419
Pennsylvania Death
Certificates: Elizabeth
Dunn [Elizabeth Nicholson]
Age: 64 Birth
Date: 3 Aug 1864
Birth Place: Philadelphia
Death Date: 29 Feb 1928
Death Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: William Nicholson
Father Birth
Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Catharine Brason
Mother Birth
Place: Philadelphia
Certificate
Number: 11359
Married
"Housewife" Burial: Westminster Cemetery Manayunk, PA
Edward F Dunn born 25 July, 1864 in Philadelphia, PA; died 27 May,
1934 in Philadelphia, PA.
1900 USA Census:
Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 121 Green Street: Edward
Dunn, head, age 35, married 14 years, born Pa, both parents born in Ireland,
"Day Laborer". Elizabeth Dunn,
wife, age 34, born Pa, both parents born in Ireland {wrong}, 0 children.
{Same
page as William Nicholson and family 4433 Cresson St.}
1910 USA Census: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania: 324 Rector Street: Edward
F Dunn, head, age 45, born in Pa, both parents Ireland, married 24 years,
"Salesman, Monumental Works". Elizabeth Dunn, wife, age 44, born in
Pa, both parents in Pa, 0 children born.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Tuesday, March 3, 1925
Building Permits Granted,
New Structures: ... E. F.
Dunn, 324 Rector street, garage rear of 160-62 Kraina avenue near Wilda
street, cost $2000. {He was a building contractor.}
1930 USA Census:
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 324 Rector Street: Edward F Dunn, head, age 65, widowed,
born in Pennsylvania, both parents Ireland, "Builder,
Contractor". Annie Nicholson,
sister-in-law, age 60, single, born Pa, both parents born in Pa.
Pennsylvania Death
Certificate: Edward Dunn Age: 70
Birth
Date: abt 1864 Birth Place: Philadelphia
Death Date: 27
May 1934 Death Place: Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name:
Michael Dunn Father Birth Place: Ireland
Mother
Name: Mary McGrath Mother Birth Place: Ireland
Certificate
Number: 44046
Philadelphia
General Hospital, widower, residence 324 Rector St. "Building Contractor".
Informant:
Annie Nicholson {sister-in-law}, 324 Rector St.
Edward F Dunn Event Type: Burial
Death Date: abt 1934 Age at Death: 70
Burial Date: May 1934 Burial Place: Bala
Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Denomination: Cemetery or Funeral
Organization
Name: Westminster Cemetery
Company
3 ii Annie Nicholson born 14 January, 1866 in
Philadelphia, PA; died after 1930 Census. Never married, lived with sister and
her husband.
1870 USA Census:
Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania:
Manayunk PO: William Nicholson,
head, age 34, born in Pa, "Locomotive builder". Catherine Nicholson, wife, age 30, born in
Pa. Elizabeth, daughter age 7. Annie, daughter, age 4. James, son,
age 2.
1880 USA Census:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4433
Cresson: Susan Brasen, head, age
65. Catherine Nicholson, daughter, age
38. William Nicholson, son-in-law, age
48, "Machinist". Elizabeth
Nicholson, grand daughter, age 16, "Work Woollen Mill". Annie Nicholson, grand daughter, age
13. James, grand son, age 10. Susan Brasen, daughter, age 23.
1900 USA Census:
Philadelphia Ward 21, Pennsylvania: 4433 Cresson street: William Nicholson,
head, age 60, born March 1840, "Machinist". Catherine, wife, age 55,
born Nov 1844. James Nicholson, son, age 27, born March 3, 1873, {age
and year of birth wrong, because he was 2 years old on 1870 Census}, single,
"Day Laborer". Annie,
daughter, age 29, born Jan 14, 1871, single, "Weaver, Clothing". Susan Bracen, sister-in-law, age 48, born
1852, in Pa, "Housework".
1930 USA Census:
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
324 Rector Street: Edward F Dunn, head, age 65, widowed, born in
Pennsylvania, both parents Ireland, "Builder, Contractor". Annie Nicholson, sister-in-law, age
60, single, born Pa, both parents Pa.
3 iii James Nicholson, born 3 March, 1868 in
Philadelphia, PA; died 3 September, 1915. Never married.
1880 USA Census:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 4433
Cresson: Susan Brasen, head, age
65. Catherine Nicholson, daughter, age
38. William Nicholson, son-in-law, age
48, "Machinist". Elizabeth
Nicholson, grand daughter, age 16, "Work Woollen Mill". Annie Nicholson, grand daughter, age 13. James Nicholson, grand son, age
10. Susan Brasen, daughter, age 23.
1910 City Directory: Philadelphia, PA
NICHOLSON, James F, carder h 4433 Cresson Myk
Pennsylvania: Death
Certificates: James
Nicholson Age: 45, Single
Birth Date:
1870 Birth
Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 3
Sep 1915 Death Place: Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name:
William Nicholson Father Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mother Name:
Catharine Brason Mother Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Certificate
Number: 91892
"Mill
Hand, Carder"
Death
Certificate completed by William Nicholson, 4433 Cresson Street {his father}
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| Descendants of William Nicholson and Catherine Brason. |
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