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John Timothy Dwyer 1861–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Oct 1861

Birth Location: Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland

Death Date: Dec. 1, 1944

Death Location: East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA

Father: Timothy Dwyer

Mother: Catherine Purcell

Spouse(s): Thomasina Browne

Children(s): Catherine Dwyer, Timothy Dwyer, Harry Dwyer, John Jr, Mary Dwyer, William Dwyer

The story of John Timothy Dwyer began in 1861 in Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland. In 1900, John Timothy Dwyer resided in Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA. John Timothy Dwyer married Thomasina Theresa Browne, and had children including Catherine T Dwyer, Harry Aloysius Dwyer, John James Dwyer Jr, Mary May Dwyer, Timothy Joseph Dwyer, William Lawrence Dwyer. John Timothy Dwyer passed away in 1944 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Timothy Dwyer began in 1861 in Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland.
  • In 1900, John Timothy Dwyer resided in Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA.
  • John Timothy Dwyer married Thomasina Theresa Browne, and had children including Catherine T Dwyer, Harry Aloysius Dwyer, John James Dwyer Jr, Mary May Dwyer, Timothy Joseph Dwyer, William Lawrence Dwyer.
  • John Timothy Dwyer passed away in 1944 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Timothy Dwyer
1832–1895
Birth Location: County Cork, Ireland
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Catherine Purcell
1824–1887
Birth Location: Inchigeelagh, Cork, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Thomasina Browne
1864–1941
Birth Location: Inchigeelagh, County Cork, Ireland
TB

Children(s)

Catherine Dwyer
1891–1981
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Timothy Dwyer
1894–1974
Birth Location: Newark, New Jersey
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Harry Dwyer
1896–1963
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
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John Jr
1897–1958
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
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Mary Dwyer
1899–1970
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
MD
William Dwyer
1890–1954
Birth Location: Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA
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John Dwyer's Ancestors

Self
John Dwyer
1861–1944
Birth Place: Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland
Parents
Timothy E Dwyer
1832–1895
County Cork, Ireland
Catherine ((Kate)) Purcell
1824–1887
Inchigeelagh, Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
Michael Dwyer
1806–1867
Kilmichael Parish, County Cork, Ireland
Anne ((Nancy)) Taylor
1805–
County Cork, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Joanna Downey
1784–1869
John Taylor
1770–
Ellen Maher
1769–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dwyer's Descendants

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John (Timothy) Dwyer (28 Oct 1861–Dec. 1, 1944) m. Thomasina (Theresa) Browne (17 Apr 1864–12 Dec 1941)
  1. 1. Catherine (T) Dwyer 1891–1981 m. John (Joseph) Breunig 1890–1963
    1. 1. Mary (Thomsinia) Breunig 1915–2010 m. William (F. McEnroe) Sr 1909–1963
      1. 1. Maureen (Catherine) McEnroe 1947–2000 m. William (Jude) Manning 1943–
    2. 2. Helen (M. Breunig (Sister. Catherine) John) 1919–2010
    3. 3. Jean (Elizabeth) Breunig 1924–1993 m. Eugene (C Le) Compte 1923–1990
    4. 4. John (Joseph Breunig) Jr. 1922– m. Gloria (Gertrude) Drexler 1925–2017
    5. 5. Catherine (Theresa) Breunig 1918–2001
    6. 6. Joseph (Timothy) Breunig 1930–1992 m. Mary (Theresa) Stuartnak 1930–2015
      1. 1. Richard Breunig –2017
  2. 2. Timothy (Joseph) Dwyer 1894–1974
  3. 3. Harry (Aloysius) Dwyer 1896–1963 m. Mary (Barbara Zakrzewski) (Grafsky) 1899–1979
    1. 1. Mary (Barbara) Dwyer 1937–1970
    2. 2. Robert (Jerome) Dwyer 1938–2017
  4. 4. John (James Dwyer) Jr 1897–1958 m. Mary (A) Denk 1899–1989
    1. 1. Barbara (T) Dwyer 1945–1999
  5. 5. Mary (May) Dwyer 1899–1970 m. Frank (Leo) Hughes 1899–1942 m. John Hughes 1901–
    1. 1. John (Timothy) Hughes 1935–2004
    2. 2. John (Joseph) Hughes 1932–2007
    3. 3. Thomas (J) Hughes 1934–1990
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth "Beth") Hughes 1938–2010 m. Charles (J) Markee 1938–2022
    5. 5. Catherine Hughes 1925–
  6. 6. William (Lawrence) Dwyer 1890–1954 m. Mary (Gertrude) Scully 1892–1968
    1. 1. John (James) Dwyer 1926–1982 m. Frances (Marie) Heston 1927–2016
      1. 1. Michael (John) Dwyer 1949–1998
      2. 2. Maureen (Diane) Dwyer 1951–2010 m. Andrew (Joseph) Michael 1951–1983
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) Dwyer 1920–1997 m. Miles (Joseph) Dealy 1915–1976
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Dealy 1950–1950
      2. 2. Paul (Miles Dealy Sr.) Jr 1942– m. Janet Marie 1943–2003
    3. 3. William (Lawrence Dwyer,) Jr. 1923–2005 m. Mary (D) McGurk 1924–2005
    4. 4. Anthony (Thomas) Dwyer 1919–1978 m. Claire 1919–
    5. 5. Theodore Dwyer 1926–1981

John Dwyer's Timeline

9 Records

1861
28 Oct 1861
Birth of John Timothy Dwyer in Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland
Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland
1900
1900
Age 39
John Timothy Dwyer resided here in Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
John Timothy Dwyer resided here in Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1912
1912
Age 51
John Timothy Dwyer resided here in Newark, New Jersey, USA
Newark, New Jersey, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
John Timothy Dwyer resided here in Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
John Timothy Dwyer resided here in Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Newark, Essex, New Jersey
1935
1935
Age 74
John Timothy Dwyer resided here in Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Newark, Essex, New Jersey
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 79
John Timothy Dwyer resided here in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1944
Dec. 1, 1944
Age 83
Death of John Timothy Dwyer in Newark,Essex, New Jersey
Newark,Essex, New Jersey

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Rea, Kilmichael Parish, Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 1969; Volume #: Roll 1969 - Certificates: 169726-170099, 25 May 1922-25 May 1922
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2423; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 25-374
    [3] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1035; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 217; Image: 745
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 1339; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0216; Image: 1035.0; FHL microfilm: 2341074
    [6] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1883; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 465; Line: 26; List Number: 545
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 965; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240965
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T624_880; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374893
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, New Hampshire Department of Health; Concord, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-News; Publication Date: 4 Dec 1944; Publication Place: Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA; ,0.7701172,0.7350328,0.79276913&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 May 1883
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1035; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 217; Image: 745
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 1339; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0216; Image: 1035.0; FHL microfilm: 2341074
    [3] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1883; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 465; Line: 26; List Number: 545
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 965; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240965
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T624_880; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374893

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 965; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240965

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T624_880; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374893

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1035; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 217; Image: 745

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 1339; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0216; Image: 1035.0; FHL microfilm: 2341074

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2423; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 25-374

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2423; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 25-374

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1944
    Event Place: Bridgewater, New Jersey
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Courier-News - 4 Dec 1944 - Page 17, Obituary for John T. Dwyer (Aged 83) 4 Dec 1944

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1883; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 465; Line: 26; List Number: 545

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Navy Casualties Books

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newark
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-News; Publication Date: 4 Dec 1944; Publication Place: Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA; ,0.7701172,0.7350328,0.79276913&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newark, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 1969; Volume #: Roll 1969 - Certificates: 169726-170099, 25 May 1922-25 May 1922

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec. 1, 1944
    Event Place: Newark,Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-News; Publication Date: 4 Dec 1944; Publication Place: Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA; ,0.7701172,0.7350328,0.79276913&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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