Henry Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Croghan) Leahy buried Holy Names Cemetery

[Treelimb]

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.

[*Sandra*]

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

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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

[*Sandra*]

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

[*Sandra*]

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

[*Sandra*]

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

[shellyesq]

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

[Treelimb]

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? 

[*Sandra*]

Hope this extract helps..............

New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991 on ancestry.

[*Sandra*]

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