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
Newspaper articles from FultonHistory.com and Census information from Ancestry.com
4th Generation NICHOLSON in the USA - third child of James J Nicholson and Mary Kinney:
MARION GERTRUDE NICHOLSON was born on 1 June, 1895 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
She died on January 14, 1990 at 90 Melrose Street, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
She married Joseph Francis Casey, son of Roger Cyril Casey and "Johanah" Hannah Mollie Mahoney Cooley on June 27, 1917 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
Joseph F Casey was born on March 31, 1894 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York and died on March 31, 1963 in Effingham, Florence County, South Carolina.
Joseph Francis Casey Sr. and Marion Gertrude Nicholson had four children - 5th Generation NICHOLSON descendants born in the USA:
5 i Joseph Francis Casey Jr. born November 1, 1918
5 ii Marie Therese Casey born September 14, 1921
5 iii Jean Delores Casey born February 6, 1923
5 iv Marguerite Eleanor Casey born April 24, 1925
NOTES FOR MARION GERTRUDE NICHOLSON:
1900 USA Census: Buffalo, Ward 5, Erie, New York: 106 Maurice St: James Nicholson, head, age 40, married 17 years, born in Philadelphia,father's birthplace is {blank}, 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.
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| 1900 USA Census - Nicholson. |
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| 1905 New York Census - Nicholson. |
Buffalo Courier - Tuesday, May 9, 1905
In June, Mr and Mrs James Nicholson of Maurice Street announced the engagement of their daughter Katherine E to Mr Francis Neaverth. The wedding will take place in June.
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 {was 8 on 1900 Census}, 5 living, born in New York, both parents born in Ireland. Irene A, daughter, age 17, single, "Dressmaker". Marion G Nicholson, daughter, age 15, single. James, son, age 13. Loretta G, daughter, age 10.
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| 1910 USA Census - Nicholson. |
The Daily News, Batavia, NY - Monday Evening August 19, 1912
Miss Marion Nicholson of Buffalo is the guest of her sister, Mrs Frank M Neaverth of No 12 Brooklyn Avenue.
Buffalo Courier Express - Thursday Morning, September 19, 1912
DIED NICHOLSON In this city September 18, 1912 James T Nicholson, aged 15 years, son of James and Mary Nicholson and brother of Irene, Marion, Loretta and Mrs Frank Neaverth, of No. 110 Maurice Street. Funeral from the Ernest Wende Hospital on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Buffalo Courier Express - Monday Morning, September 23, 1912
DEATHS: NICHOLSON In this city, on September 21, 1912 - Mary Kinney wife of James Nicholson and mother of Irene A,, Marion G., and Loretta S. Nicholson, Mrs Frank Neaverth of Batavia and the late James P Nicholson, brother Robert Kinney. Funeral will take place from the family residence No. 110 Maurice St on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock and from St Stephen's Church at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. Deceased was a member of branch No 34 L.B.C.A. Batavia, NY papers please copy.
The Daily News, Batavia, NY - Monday Evening September 23, 1912
MRS NICHOLSON'S DEATH It occurred three days after the death of her son in Buffalo.
Mrs Mary Kinney Nicholson, mother of Mrs Frank M Neaverth of Brooklyn Avenue, died at her home No. 110 Maurice Street, Buffalo on Saturday afternoon after an illness of several months. Her end was hastened by the death of her son, James P Nicholson on Wednesday of last week.
Mrs Nicholson was about 50 years old. Besides her daughter Mrs Neaverth, she is survived by her husband, James Nicholson, three daughters Misses Irene A, Marion G, Loretta S Nicholson, a brother Robert Kinney, all of Buffalo. She was a member of Branch No 34 of L.C.B.A.
The Daily News, Batavia, NY - {date cut off 1909-1911}
Miss Mary Nicholson of Buffalo is visiting in town. {Marion}
Mr and Mrs Frank Neaverth and children have returned from Buffalo.
The Daily Times, Batavia, NY - {date cut off, 1913?}
Miss Marion Nicholson of Buffalo is the guest of her sister Mrs Frank Neaverth.
Buffalo NY Courier - September 4, 1913
DEEDS CITY Kathryn E Neaverth and one to August Kessler, Maurice Street west side 251 feet north of Elk street 60x 197 $3.400 .... Marion G. Nicholson and one, by guardian, to August Kessler and one, Maurice street west side 251 feet north of Elk street 60x197 $1
{The first connection of Marion Nicholson and Joseph Casey I have found is that they were Bridesmaid and Best Man for Marion's sister, Irene to Raymond Dustin in February, 1914 (Joseph and Marion married in June 1917.)}
The Daily News, Batavia, NY - Wednesday, February 18, 1914
Dustin-Nicholson Marriage solemnized by the Rev R E Walsh At St Mary's Church. Raymond M Dustin, son of Mr and Mrs William H Dustin of No 114 Jackson Street, and Miss Irene A Nicholson, daughter of James J Nicholson of Buffalo were married at St Mary's Church at 9 o'clock this morning, the rector, the Rev R E Walsh officiating.
The was followed by a nuptial high mass, the music being furnished by Miss Mary M Smith, the church organist and church choir.
Joseph F Casey and Miss Mary {Marion} G Nicholson of Buffalo, the latter being a sister of the bride, were best man and bridesmaid.
A large number of relatives and others attended the ceremony.
The bride wore a of blue eponge and a hat to match with white plumes, and carried a bouquet of Bride roses. The Bridemaids suit was of terra-cotta shade. She wore a hat to match and carried white carnations.
Breakfast was served at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank M Neaverth, No 12 Brooklyn Avenue. The bride is a sister of Mrs Neaverth. The caterer was Charles S Craik, steward at the Elk's Home. The house decorations were in pink and white.
Mr and Mrs Dustin left this afternoon for a trip to Saginaw, Mich. and other western points and will be at home after March 1st at No 12 Brooklyn Avenue. Mr and Mrs Neaverth will move from that address about April 1st to their new house on Union Street.
Among those at the wedding were the bride's father and Miss Alice Neaverth, Mrs Michael Cashman, and Mrs Frank Kenyon all of Buffalo. The bride was the recipient of many useful and valuable gifts.
{Also this one - though headline contains an error in that William H Dustin is the groom's father.}
1914 The Buffalo Express - Thursday Morning, February 19, 1914
MARRIED IN BATAVIA Miss Irene Nicholson Becomes Bride of William H Dustin {her father-in-law! error} Batavia, Feb 18 - Raymond M Dustin, son of Mr and Mrs William H Dustin of Jackson Street, and Miss Irene A Nicholson, daughter of James J Nicholson of Buffalo, were married at St Mary's church at 9 o'clock this morning by Reverend R E Walsh. They were attended by Joseph F Casey and Miss Mary {Marion} G Nicholson of Buffalo.
Breakfast was served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs Frank M Neaverth, No 12 Brooklyn Avenue, and the couple left afterward for a trip to Michigan. The groom is the son of a well known New York Central engineer.
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| Marion G. Nicholson - I don't know age or year. |
The Daily News, Batavia NY - Thursday Evening, June 28, 1917
Two Couples Married: Miss Marion Nicholson, sister of Mrs Frank M Neaverth of No 5 Union street, was united in marriage to Joseph Casey in Buffalo yesterday morning.
Thomas J Neaverth of Buffalo, brother of Frank Neaverth of Batavia, and Miss Rose Reamer, also of Buffalo were married at the same time at Sacred Heart church in Buffalo. Both couples will reside in Buffalo.
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| Joseph F Casey and Marion G Nicholson Marriage Certificate. |
{Loretta married in 1920; Father, James Nicholson living with daughter Marion Casey and family on 1920 Census.}
1920 USA Census: Buffalo Ward 5, Erie, New York: 79 Hayden Street: Joseph Casey, head, age 25, born in New York, both parents in Ireland, "Baggage Master, Penn RR". Marion G Casey, age 24, born in New York, father born in Pennsylvania and mother born in New York. Joseph Francis Casey, son, age 15 months, born in New York. James Nicholson, father-in-law, age 65, widower, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, "Foreman Receiving Dept, Larken Co."
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| 1920 USA Census - Joseph F Casey and Marion G Casey |
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| Marion G Casey with Joseph and Marie,about 1922. |
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| Joseph F Casey Sr., with Marion and Joseph F Casey Jr, about 1924. |
1925 New York State Census: Buffalo: 84 Meriden Street: Joseph F Casey, age 31, "Trainsman RR." Marion Casey, age 30, "housewife". Joseph F Casey, age 6. Marie Casey, age 3. Jeanne D Casey, age 2. Marguerite Casey, age 3 days. James J Nicholson, father-in-law, age 67, "Shipping Clerk, Steel Co."
At same address: William Voltz, head, age 27, "Crane Operator". Margaret Voltz, mother, age 65. Josephine Voltz, sister, age 28, "Telephone Operator". {I haven't found any relationship with the Voltz family, likely tenants.}
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| 1925 New York State Census - Joseph F and Marion G Casey. |
Deeds: ... Jenny L Vandermuelen to Marion G Casey Meridan NW 165 NE Cumberland.
Joseph F Casey to Jenny L Vandermuelen Meriden NW 165 NE Cumberland
{This appears that Joseph is transferring the deed to Jenny L Vandermuelen, and she is transferring to Marion G Casey...}
1929 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY
CASEY, Jos F (Marion G) 77 Milford
1929 September - Joseph Francis Casey Sr. disappeared.
{Marion's younger sister, Loretta married Clayton S Perrin (from Batavia), but they were living apart by 1929.}
1930 USA Census: Buffalo, Erie, New York: 77 Milford Street: Marion G Casey, head, age 34, married, age at marriage 22. Joseph Casey, son, age 11, Marie Casey, daughter, age 8. Jean Casey, daughter, age 7. Marguerite Casey, daughter, age 4.
{Husband, Joseph left in 1929, Marion listed as 'married'.}
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| 1930 USA Census - Marion Casey. |
Notices - Frank H Arber to Marion G Casey Milford e 120 n Cumberland {house sale/purchase?}
Buffalo Courier Express - Sunday, November 21, 1937
Honor Roll of C-E Toy Shop: Every Sunday in the Courier Express, a new list of donors cooperating with the Courier Express Christmas Fund will be published. Here is today's list which includes able-to-give families that contributed to the fund during the last week: ... Marion Casey, 77 Milford Street, ...
{From James Casey (grandson) Marion worked for the City of Buffalo, and also ran the Irish Center of Buffalo. }
1940 USA Census: Buffalo, Erie, New York: 77 Milford: Marion Casey, head, age 44, widow, "Attendant, City Park Dept.". Joseph Casey, son, age 21, "Labor, Nat. Aniline". Marie Casey, daughter, age 18. Jean Casey, daughter, age 17. Marguerite Casey, daughter, age 14.
Same Address: 77 Milford Street: Lived Genesee County in 1935: Raymond Dustin, head, age 47, "Loco Engineer, RR". Irene A Dustin, wife, age 48. Raymond James Dustin, son, age 22. Burton Wagner, son-in-law, age 26, "Salesman, Retail Grocery". Margaret Wagner, daughter, age 25. Loretta Perrin, sister-in-law, age 41, "Retail Groceries, Own Business".
{Tenants were Marion's sister, Irene and brother-in-law Raymond Dustin and their family, (Joseph Casey was his Best Man at wedding; also Marion's (divorced/separated) sister, Loretta.}
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| 1940 USA Census - Marion Casey and family, Raymond Dustin and family 77 Milford St. |
Marguerite Eleanor Casey married Thomas John Donovan on March 2, 1946 in Buffalo.
1950 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY:
CASEY, Jean D, 77 Milford st., clk Iriquois Gas Corp
CASEY, Marie, 77 Milford, clk
CASEY, Marion G (wid Joseph) 77 Milford st., South Park Neighborhood Park Attendant
1956 City Directory: Buffalo, Erie, NY:
CASEY, Jean D, bkpr Iroquois Gas, 90 Melrose
CASEY, Marie T, ofc sec, 90 Melrose
CASEY, Marion G (wid Joe) hse dir Welcome Hall Community House, 90 Melrose
Buffalo Courier Express - Tuesday, March 15, 1958
3 Alarm Fire Hits City Play Center. A three-alarm fire yesterday afternoon damaged Welcome Hall, a city Recreation Division gymnasium and play facility at Seneca and Cedar. An estimated 170 children had left the old 2 1/2 story brick building at 4.30. ..... Mrs Marion G Casey of 90 Melrose Street, who supervises the center, left the building with the last of the children at 4.30.
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| Marion G Nicholson Casey - I don't know age or year of photo. |
1989 US Public Records Index:
CASEY, Marion G, 90 Melrose st.
US Social Security Death Index:
Marion G. Casey SSN: 066-20-1824 (issued NY) Born: 1 Jun 1895 Died: 14 Jan 1990.
