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Title: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Saturday 27 October 12 19:52 BST (UK)
I am trying to trace down any details concerning my grandfather's second wife.  Her name was Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon.   My grandfather was John McMahon.  This was Cora's third marriage.  Her previous married names were Holleran and Cuft.  They married in Our Lady of Lebanon Church (Catholic) in Niagara Falls New York and lived in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.  According to my aunt, Cora was an American and she is buried in Niagara Falls, New York.  Any help is greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 27 October 12 21:16 BST (UK)
Hi BrightonDCO,

Patrick, Cora and children 1905 - Census - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MK93-K6X

Patrick, Cora Halloran and children in 1910 Niagara Falls Ward 2, Niagara, New York

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M5HV-WBT

1920 Census Patrick, Cora and Leo - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MVML-ZMD

Sandra

Added:- 1900 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MS2F-79P
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 27 October 12 21:24 BST (UK)
There is an obituary in the Oswego Palladium - September 6 th 1955 for the son John Halloran.
John F Halloran 178 West Seneca Street, husband of Mrs Jessie Halloran died unexpectedly in Oswego. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of Mrs Cora McMahon of Hamilton Ontario Canada and the late Patrick Halloran etc etc.,

http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 27 October 12 21:35 BST (UK)
Announcement in the Niagara Falls NY Gazette - August 1960

Mc Mahon (Halloran) - In Hotel Dieu Hosptial, Windsor, Ontario August 3 rd 1960 Cora Halloran McMahon of 1108 Highland Avenue. Windsor. Ontario wife of John, Mother of William E Halloran of this city etc etc
Service at Our Lady of Lebanon Church - Interment :- Gate of Heaven Cemetery


Article http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 27 October 12 21:51 BST (UK)
This was interesting because Cora and Patrick lived at Fifth Street in 1920  ??? There is an announcement of an engagement in the Niagara Falls Gazette 1924 - Thursday July 8 th 1924

The engagement is announced of Mrs Cora Halloran of Fifth Street to William Kieb of Louville, New York , the wedding to take place in the near future.

http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Sandra

Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Saturday 27 October 12 21:54 BST (UK)
Sandra,

Thank you kindly.  This is obviously the right Cora because my Grandfather and Cora lived at 1108 Highland Avenue!!  Again, many thanks for finding this information.  While I was typing this your fourth reply came in!!  I will follow up.  Kindest regards.
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: Genealiza on Sunday 28 October 12 00:17 BST (UK)
Cora and Patrick in 1892 NY census:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQ3Q-1G8

Possible last name for Cora: Brooks
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F6SK-GQ3

or this image:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-159382-120131-78?cc=1618491&wc=13616848
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: Genealiza on Sunday 28 October 12 00:40 BST (UK)
Cora's pob is listed as Crown Point, NY on her son's marriage license (previous post).  Could this be her in 1880 in Crown Point, NY?  Adopted dau of Daniel and Emma Brooks.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZ83-MSL
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Sunday 28 October 12 16:01 GMT (UK)
Hi Genealiza,

Thank you for finding these documents!! I will follow up, particularly her possible engagement/marriage to William Kieb.  My Aunt may have been incorrect about the Cuft name.
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Sunday 28 October 12 16:20 GMT (UK)
Hi Genealiza,

I am wondering if Cora is the adoptive daughter of Daniel and Emma Brooks or of one of their sons and Sarah Brooks (their daughter-in-law on the 1880 US Census.  Daniel and Emma are old enough to be grandparents but I will search further.  Thanks again!
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Sunday 28 October 12 19:35 GMT (UK)
I spoke to my aunt and Cora's other married name was Cust not Cuft and I have found her husband, John Henry Cust and her border crossing on family search.  See the link below.  Thanks to all for your help!

https://familysearch.org/search/records/index#count=20&query=%2Bgivenname%3Acora~%20%2Bsurname%3Acust~
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 28 October 12 19:50 GMT (UK)
Looks like John Henry Cust died and Cora returned to Niagara Falls (29 May 1934)  The death record for him gave a date of death 23 April 1934 Grantham. Ontario.
On the border crossing it says Cora Cust nee Halloran - nee Washburn.  Born Crown Point. New York. Had been in the USA from birth 25 June 1876 to May 1930.
Son John Halloran.  Oswego. New York.

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 28 October 12 19:57 GMT (UK)
Border Crossing US to Canada - Cora Cust - 1889 ft condagroda, New York
and aged 40 years. Catholic. Maid. Arrival Port: Niagara Falls, Ontario 9 June 1929

Border Crossing US to Canada - Cora Cust - 1879 Ticonderoga New York and aged 50 years. Husband John E Cust. 22 Brock Street. Port Dalhousie. Ontario. Son:- William Halloran. 129 79 th St. Niagara Falls.  NY
Arrival Port: Niagara Falls, Ontario - 27 Jun 1929 

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 28 October 12 20:01 GMT (UK)
Border Crossing Canada to USA - John H Cust - 1874  Londonderry. N. Ireland and aged 53 years  Occupation:- Farmer. Arrival 19 September 1927 Niagara Falls contact Wife Cora. 2901 1/2 Walnut Avennue. Niagara Falls.
Departure Contact: Mother Rose Cust. Edmonton. Alberta.

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Sunday 28 October 12 20:05 GMT (UK)
Sandra,

Thanks for all of the information.  It looks like Cora may have been married 4 times (Washburn).  I will research further.  Many thanks!!
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 28 October 12 20:06 GMT (UK)
The names McMahon and Cora Cust appear in the Niagara Falls NY Gazette Wednesday November 1 st 1944 -  ???

Sgt Harold McMahon and Mrs McMahon left last night for Camp Gordon Ontario, after spending Sgt McMahon's 10 day leave with his Aunt Mrs Cora Cust of Memorial Parkway.

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 28 October 12 20:15 GMT (UK)
Niagara Falls NY Gazette - Saturday August 2 nd 1947

Engagement - Mrs Alestar Blaire Windsor Ontario, at a recent party announced the engagement of Mrs Cora Cust, Memorial  Parkway, this city to Mr John A McMahon of Windsor Ontario. The wedding will take place in the near future in this city. Guests from Chicago, Detroit, and Windsor were present at the announcement party.

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 28 October 12 20:21 GMT (UK)
Niagara Falls New York Gazette - Thursday September 25th 1947

McMahon - Cust

The marriage of Mrs Cora Cust and Mr John McMahon was recently solemnized at Our Lady of Lebanon. etc etc.
Bride was given in marriage by her nephew Mr Harold McMahon of Barrie. Ontario etc etc.,

http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Sunday 28 October 12 20:23 GMT (UK)
Sandra,

You are truly amazing!  I believe that Sgt Harold McMahon should be Sgt Hugh McMahon and they would be going to Camp Borden, Ontario.  Your last post refers to my mother, Mrs. Alastair Blair.  I was typing this reply when you added the marriage announcement. Thanks again.  
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 28 October 12 20:27 GMT (UK)
You're very welcome, pleased to have helped.

Cora Cust appears in City Directory entries 1928 at 1508 Pine Ave.
The 1920 entry says Cora Cust Wid John moved to Port Dalhouse Ontario.
1937  - Niagara Falls - Cora Cust - 1558 Pierce Ave.
1940/42/46 -  Niagara Falls - Cora Cust 412 Memorial Parkway

Sandra
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Sunday 28 October 12 20:49 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra,

Thank you again.  I will have some more research to do on my step-grandmother but not much.  I now know more about her than I do about most of the relatives in my direct line.  Kindest regards!
Title: Re: Cora Holleran Cuft McMahon
Post by: BrightonDCO on Sunday 28 October 12 21:04 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra,

On Friday, 26 September 1947, the guests of the McMahon-Cust wedding are shown on page 18 of the Niagara Falls Gazette.