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John Joseph O'Leary 1859–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 July 1859

Birth Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom

Death Date: 14 Mar 1921

Death Location: Bristol, Bristol, England

Father: John O'leary

Mother: Margaret Burke

Spouse(s): Laura Greedy

Children(s): Emiel Leary, Arthur Leary, Joseph Leary

The story of John Joseph O'Leary began in 1859 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom. In 1861, John Joseph O'Leary resided in Cardiff St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales. In 1901, John Joseph O'Leary resided in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. John Joseph O'Leary married Laura Greedy, and had children including Arthur John Leary, Emiel E Leary, Joseph William Leary. John Joseph O'Leary passed away in 1921 in Bristol, Bristol, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John Joseph O'Leary began in 1859 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom.
  • In 1861, John Joseph O'Leary resided in Cardiff St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • In 1901, John Joseph O'Leary resided in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.
  • John Joseph O'Leary married Laura Greedy, and had children including Arthur John Leary, Emiel E Leary, Joseph William Leary.
  • John Joseph O'Leary passed away in 1921 in Bristol, Bristol, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John O'Leary's Ancestors

Self
John O'Leary
1859–1921
Birth Place: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom
Parents
John O'leary
1830–1908
Cork, Ireland
Margaret Burke
1839–1908
Fermoy, Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
John O'Leary
1813–1900
Cork, Ireland
Mary Burns
1816–1875
Bantry, Ireland
William Burke
1819–1884
Ireland
Catherine Burke
1821–1872
Laois, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Cornelius Lacy
1795–1853
Margaretta Cranin
1787–1900
Margaret Coffey
1788–1867
William Burke
1800–
Catharine Dey
1800–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joannis Leary
1757–1830
CATHERINE DRISCOLL
1765–1875

John O'Leary's Descendants

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John (Joseph) O'Leary (31 July 1859–14 Mar 1921) m. Laura Greedy (abt 1862–)
  1. 1. Emiel (E) Leary 1889–1964 m. Annie Young 1892–
  2. 2. Arthur (John) Leary 1891–1953
  3. 3. Joseph (William) Leary 1886–1961 m. EllenAmelia ((Nellie)) Young 1888–1971
    1. 1. John (Joseph William) Leary 1915–1996
    2. 2. Muriel Leary 1917–2013

John O'Leary's Timeline

6 Records

1859
31 July 1859
Birth of John Joseph O'Leary in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom
1861
1861
Age 2
John Joseph O'Leary resided here in Cardiff St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales
Cardiff St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 42
John Joseph O'Leary resided here in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
1911
1911
Age 52
John Joseph O'Leary resided here in England
England
1921
14 Mar 1921
Age 62
Death of John Joseph O'Leary in Bristol, England
Bristol, England
1921
28 May 1921
Age 62
John Joseph O'Leary - Probate in Bristol
Bristol

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 July 1859
    Event Place: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 6a; Page: 225
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2375; Folio: 85; Page: 10
    [4] 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4035; Folio: 51; Page: 34; GSU roll: 543224
    [5] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [6] London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, 1764-1921, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, 1764-1921; Reference Number: HOBG54214
    [7] UK, Records of the Removal of Graves and Tombstones, 1601-2007, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; Rg 37: Copies of Records of Local Authorities and Church Commissioners Relating to Burial Ground Removals; Reference: RG 3724; Series Number: RG 37; Piece Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Cardiff St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4035; Folio: 51; Page: 34; GSU roll: 543224

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2375; Folio: 85; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Bristol, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 6a; Page: 225
    [3] UK, Records of the Removal of Graves and Tombstones, 1601-2007, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; Rg 37: Copies of Records of Local Authorities and Church Commissioners Relating to Burial Ground Removals; Reference: RG 3724; Series Number: RG 37; Piece Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bristol, Bristol, England
    Record Source: UK, Records of the Removal of Graves and Tombstones, 1601-2007, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; Rg 37: Copies of Records of Local Authorities and Church Commissioners Relating to Burial Ground Removals; Reference: RG 37/24; Series Number: RG 37; Piece Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 May 1921
    Event Place: Bristol
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

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