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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => Topic started by: Treelimb on Saturday 21 February 26 00:54 GMT (UK)
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I am trying to find more info on Henry ( b?-1872) & Elizabeth (Croghan 1832-1869) Leahy buried in Holy Names Cemetery in Jersey City, NJ. In the same grave are Ellen, James, Michael & Mary. Are these their children? And looking for informatioin on them. Also, wonder if the names of John (b?-1882) & Ellen (b?-1881) would be the parents of Henry? Any info would be so appreciated.
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You give same info as on find a grave entry. Have you not found any of them on any census records ? Have you contacted the cemetery for further information ?
The name given on the find a grave entry is for Henry Joseph Leahy. Grave Ref -Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1E
Family Search is free to search.....
Holy Name Cemetery and Mausoleum
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
Plot Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1E
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u8j/
John Leahy passed 1882 - Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1H
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207716618/john-leahy
and Ellen Leahy passed 1881 - Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1G
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207678120/ellen-leahy
Elizabeth Croghan Leahy - 1832 - 1869 buried ref - Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1C
Sandra
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1880 census Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey.
John Leahey 84 Self (Head) Born 1796 Ireland
Ellen Leahey 72 Wife. Born 1808 Ireland.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN8D-T5L?lang=en
New Jersey Burials
Jno Lahey Birth Date abt 1799 Ireland
Death Date 26 Mar 1882 Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey
Death Age 83 years - Marital Status Widowed
Father Birth Place Ireland
Mother Birth Place Ireland
Sandra
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1870 census Hoboken Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey seems to be same couple with a daughter
John Lahey 70 No occupation. Born Ireland
Helen Lahey 65 Born Ireland.
Kate Lahey 22 Born NJ.
Have you viewed the will of John Leahy which seems to mention the names of grandchildren which match yours in the original post ?
Sandra
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Michael Leahy - Plot info: Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1A
Ellen Leahy - Plot info: Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1D
Mary Leahy - Plot info: Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1F
At a quick glance - couldn't see a James listed in those grave locations.
There was a Michael aged 7 months died 8 th May 1869
Joseph aged 3 years died 18th May 1869
Lahey - Gender Male
Birth Date 14 Feb 1869 Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey
Residence Place New Jersey
Father Lahey
Joseph Lahey - Gender Male - Marital Status Single
Death Age 3 - Record Type Death
Birth Date abt 1866 - Death Date 18 May 1869
Death Place Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey
Occupation None
Both listed as Lahey
Mary Leahy - Gender Female - Death Age 32
Birth Date abt 1841 - Death Date 4 Jun 1873
Death Place Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Sandra
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In case it helps, there are indexes with New Jersey deaths and marriages from 1848-1900 here - https://wwwdnet-dos.nj.gov/DOS_ArchivesDBPortal/index.aspx
Searchable indexes for various Catholic cemeteries in New Jersey, including Holy Name: https://rcancem171.wpenginepowered.com/find-a-loved-one-search/
Holy Name Cemetery, Card Index of Interment, 1849-1984
https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/3016198
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Thanks Sandra for this info. My mistake of writing James when I meant Joseph, so the eath dates of Michael & Joseph would suggest these may be the children of Elizabeth & Henry. With the birthdate of Mary provided, perhaps this is a sister to Henry. You mentioned a will of John Leahy, where might I find that?
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Hope this extract helps..............
New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991 on ancestry.
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1870 census Hoboken Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey seems to be same couple with a daughter
John Lahey 70 No occupation. Born Ireland
Helen Lahey 65 Born Ireland.
Kate Lahey 22 Born NJ.
Have you viewed the will of John Leahy which seems to mention the names of grandchildren which match yours in the original post ?
Sandra
Kate Laney listed on the 1870 census could be Kate Leahy - this was her marriage
Kate Leahy - 1852 - marriage 31 January 1881 (aged 29 years)
Marriage Place Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey.
Spouse Emil Desembre (this surname varies in records)
1900 census Hoboken Ward 3, Hudson, New Jersey.
Amil Desombre 52 Head
Catharine Desombre 48 Wife
Char T Smith 25 Stepson (Step Son)
William Desombre 16 Son
John Desombre 14 Son
Amil Desombre 11 Son
Catharine Desombre 7 Daughter
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9JV-T7S?lang=en
1905 census Hoboken
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KM4G-X1L?lang=en
1910 census Hoboken - Kate/Catherine is widowed. :'(
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKY6-H23?lang=en
1930 census Florham Park. Morris. New Jersey.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4F7-S5Z?lang=en
FIND A GRAVE 1937
Catherine DeSombre Smith 1848 - 1937
Holy Name Cemetery and Mausoleum
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
Plot Sec A Plot E 78
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145159127/catherine-smith
https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/details/944S-6HV
Sandra
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The Wm Leahy mentioned in the will was this one on the 1880 census living at Grand St Nr 6th Street in 1880.
William Leahy 45 Self (Head) Hod Carrier
Bridget Leahy 45 Wife
John Leahy 19 Son
William Leahy 17 Son
Edward Leahy 15 Son
Mary Leahy 14 Daughter
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN86-75C?lang=en
William married Bridget Hart 23 October 1870 - second marriage.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZ2P-3LD?lang=en
Wm Leahy - 1836 - married 1870 - aged 34 years and widowed.
Marriage Place New Jersey, USA
Father John Leahy
Spouse Bridt Hart
I think this is the William Leahy passed 1900 - FIND A GRAVE
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZVM-7JR?lang=en
Holy Name Cemetery and Mausoleum
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
Plot Blk-C Sec-13 Gr-B 1I
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207822828/william-leahy
Sandra
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This is Mary Pierson listed in the obit on Court Street. Hoboken in 1880
Isaac Pierson 50 Self (Head)
Mary Pierson 46 Wife
Wm. Pierson 19 Son
Mary Pierson 16 Daughter
Ellen Pierson 12 Daughter
Kate Pierson 8 Daughter
George Pierson 6 Son
Jessie Pierson 4 Son
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN8D-T57?lang=en
The 1900 census says Mary is widowed and arrived in the USA 1851.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9JV-FPR?lang=en
Sandra
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You are incredible! I just found the wills probate for John Leahy & was starting to link up the names/addresses to see what I could find. Thank you for all your work on this, I so appreciate your help.
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Happy to help, good luck :)
Sandra