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John J McNamara 1828–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1828

Birth Location: Mountrivers, Cork, Ireland

Death Date: 18 Mar 1912

Death Location: Pittston Junction, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Thomas McNamara

Mother: Mary McHale

Spouse(s): Honora Clarke

Children(s): Clara McNamera, George McNamera, John Mack

The story of John J McNamara began in 1828 in Mountrivers, Cork, Ireland. In 1855, John J McNamara resided in Brooklyn City, Ward 5, Kings, New York, USA. John J McNamara married Honora Clarke, and had children including Clara M Mcnamera, George Mcnamera, John J Mack. John J McNamara passed away in 1912 in Pittston Junction, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John J McNamara began in 1828 in Mountrivers, Cork, Ireland.
  • In 1855, John J McNamara resided in Brooklyn City, Ward 5, Kings, New York, USA.
  • John J McNamara married Honora Clarke, and had children including Clara M Mcnamera, George Mcnamera, John J Mack.
  • John J McNamara passed away in 1912 in Pittston Junction, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas McNamara
1810–
Birth Location: Cork, Ireland
TM
Mary McHale
1809–1879
Birth Location: Ireland
MM

Spouses(s)

Honora Clarke
1830–1906
Birth Location: Tralee, Kerry, Ireland
HC

Children(s)

Clara McNamera
1865–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
CM
George McNamera
1867–1905
Birth Location: Pittston, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States
GM
John Mack
1870–1943
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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John McNamara's Ancestors

Self
John McNamara
1828–1912
Birth Place: Mountrivers, Cork, Ireland
Parents
Thomas McNamara
1810–
Cork, Ireland
Mary McHale
1809–1879
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John McNamara's Descendants

1.
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John (J) McNamara (Jan 1828–18 Mar 1912) m. Honora Clarke (Apr 1830–7 Apr 1906)
  1. 1. Clara (M) McNamera 1865–
  2. 2. George McNamera 1867–1905 m. Margaret Griffin 1868–1947
    1. 1. Nora McNamara 1890–1955
    2. 2. Margaret (M) McNamara 1893–1924
    3. 3. Frank (John) McNamara 1892–1971
    4. 4. George (Edward) Mcnamara 1898–1980
    5. 5. Clara Mcnamara 1900–1918
    6. 6. Mary McNamara 1896–1897
    7. 7. Joseph McNamara 1902–1973
    8. 8. Estella McNamara 1904–1949
  3. 3. John (J) Mack 1870–1943 m. Florence (Bell) Richards 1873–1939
    1. 1. Julia (Ann) MacNamera 1899–1951 m. Robert (Wilton) Wright 1891–1976
      1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Wright 1932–1949
      2. 2. Edeline (Jeanna) Wright 1934–2020
      3. 3. Catherine (Marie) Wright 1929–2009 m. Michael (Vincent Durante) I 1923–1997
        1. 1. John (Patrick) Durante 1949–2010
      4. 4. Robert (Francis Wright) I 1921–2011 m. Stella (J) Taraska 1917–1994
      5. 5. Arthur (William Wright) I 1919–1990 m. Anna (E) Greenawald 1921–1947
        1. 1. Shirley Wright 1942–2014
      6. 6. Jean Wright 1925–
      7. 7. George (E) Wright 1935–2004
      8. 8. Mary (Florence) Wright 1927–2012 m. James (Anthony) Templeton 1926–2016
    2. 2. Francis (E) Mack 1903–1999 m. Florence Brown 1900–
    3. 3. Harry (James Mack) I 1891–1923 m. Catherine (Marie) Murphy 1897–1956
      1. 1. Sarah (J) Mack 1914–2001 m. Alfred Laskey 1938–2010
      2. 2. Matilda (F) Mack 1919–1993 m. George (A.) Kern 1920–1999
        1. 1. Gregory (Stephen) Kern 1949–2006
      3. 3. Helen (J) Mack 1918–1985
        1. 1. Elaine Mack 1937–1987
      4. 4. Catherine (M) Mack 1921–2003
      5. 5. Harry (James Mack) II 1910–1971
    4. 4. John (Vernan) Mack 1893–1952 m. Flora Drury 1890–1975
      1. 1. Leonard (Anthony) Mack 1917–1995
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Jane) Mack 1922–2013
      3. 3. Shirley (A) Mack 1935–2017
      4. 4. John (F) Mack 1909–1967 m. Phoebe Berry 1909–2006
      5. 5. Thomas (Bernard) Mack 1912–1994
      6. 6. Robert (L) Mack 1915–1944

John McNamara's Timeline

9 Records

1828
Jan 1828
Birth of John J McNamara in Mountrivers, Cork, Ireland
Mountrivers, Cork, Ireland
1855
1855
Age 27
John J McNamara resided here in Brooklyn City, Ward 5, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn City, Ward 5, Kings, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
John J McNamara resided here in Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1863
1 July 1863
Age 35
John J McNamara resided here in 1st Precinct 25th Ward, Pennsylvania, United States
1st Precinct 25th Ward, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 42
John J McNamara resided here in Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
John J McNamara resided here in Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
John J McNamara resided here in Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
John J McNamara resided here in Pittston Ward 2, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittston Ward 2, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1912
18 Mar 1912
Age 84
Death of John J McNamara in Pittston Junction, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pittston Junction, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1828
    Event Place: Mountrivers, Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 024141-027760
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 055401-058100
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1150; Family History Film: 1255150; Page: 208A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0420
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1366; Page: 364B; Family History Library Film: 552865
    [6] New York, State Census, 1855
    [7] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1850; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 092; Line: 26; List Number: 1052
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1433; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1241433
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1135; Page: 648; Family History Library Film: 805135
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittston Ward 2, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1368; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1375381
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1850
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1850; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 092; Line: 26; List Number: 1052
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1433; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1241433
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittston Ward 2, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1368; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1375381

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Brooklyn City, Ward 5, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1135; Page: 648; Family History Library Film: 805135

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: 1st Precinct 25th Ward, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1366; Page: 364B; Family History Library Film: 552865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1150; Family History Film: 1255150; Page: 208A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0420

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1433; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1241433

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittston Ward 2, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittston Ward 2, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1368; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1375381

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1850; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 092; Line: 26; List Number: 1052

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1912
    Event Place: Pittston Junction, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 024141-027760
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittston Junction, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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