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William Joseph McNamara 1911–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 MAR 1911

Birth Location: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 20 SEP 1986

Death Location: Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Martin McNamara

Mother: Mary Hayes

Spouse(s): Geraldine Young

Children(s): William McNamara

The story of William Joseph McNamara began in 1911 in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. In 1920, William Joseph McNamara resided in Danbury Ward 4, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. In 1930, William Joseph McNamara resided in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. William Joseph McNamara married Geraldine Margaret Young, and had children including Geraldine Mcnamara, William Joseph Mcnamara. William Joseph McNamara passed away in 1986 in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Joseph McNamara began in 1911 in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1920, William Joseph McNamara resided in Danbury Ward 4, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1930, William Joseph McNamara resided in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • William Joseph McNamara married Geraldine Margaret Young, and had children including Geraldine Mcnamara, William Joseph Mcnamara.
  • William Joseph McNamara passed away in 1986 in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin McNamara
1871–1950
Birth Location: Kilcloher, County Clare, Ireland
MM
Mary Hayes
1873–1954
Birth Location: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Geraldine Young
1914–1997
Birth Location: New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut USA
GY

Children(s)

William McNamara
1941–2010
Birth Location: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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William McNamara's Ancestors

Self
William McNamara
1911–1986
Birth Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Martin McNamara
1871–1950
Kilcloher, County Clare, Ireland
Mary (A) Hayes
1873–1954
Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
Grandparents
William Hayes
1844–1892
Ireland
Mary Hayes
1846–1915
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Mary Maher
1813–1887
James Bowe
1835–1888
James Bowes
1810–1902
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jno Maher
1785–1869
Ellen DWYER
1790–1865
James Bowes
1810–1902
Bridgt Callahan
1812–1888
Laurence Bowe
1770–1848
Catherine Bows
1770–1875

William McNamara's Descendants

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William (Joseph) McNamara (6 MAR 1911–20 SEP 1986) m. Geraldine (Margaret) Young (22 AUG 1914–25 APR 1997)
  1. 1. William (Joseph) McNamara 1941–2010

William McNamara's Timeline

8 Records

1911
6 MAR 1911
Birth of William Joseph McNamara in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
William Joseph McNamara resided here in Danbury Ward 4, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Danbury Ward 4, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
William Joseph McNamara resided here in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
William Joseph McNamara resided here in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 29
William Joseph McNamara resided here in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1949
1949
Age 38
William Joseph McNamara resided here in Danbury, Connecticut, USA
Danbury, Connecticut, USA
1956
1956
Age 45
William Joseph McNamara resided here in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1986
20 SEP 1986
Age 75
Death of William Joseph McNamara in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 MAR 1911
    Event Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_494; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1-8
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Danbury Ward 4, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T625_174; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 111
    [4] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 040-40-7154; Issue State: Connecticut; Issue Date: 1963
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: 257; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 2339992
    [6] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Connecticut, 1940 - 1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 275
    [7] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Danbury Ward 4, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Danbury Ward 4, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T625_174; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: 257; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 2339992

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_494; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1-8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_494; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1-8
    [2] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Connecticut, 1940 - 1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 275

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Danbury, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Danbury, Connecticut
    Record Source: Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 SEP 1986
    Event Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 040-40-7154; Issue State: Connecticut; Issue Date: 1963
    [3] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index
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