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McNamara Family of Tulla, Co. Clare, Ireland "Both parents died from fever in Ireland within a short time of each other's death" about 1849 leaving seven children ranging in age from about 18 to 3" - Marie (1881-1951) McKinley's 1942 letter to Sr. Angelina McNamara, a Sinsinawa, Wisconsin Dominican nun. Slater's Directory 1846 for the Town of Tulla posted on the
Clare Library website shows (names in red fit the description of our guys -- my
GG GF Michael McNamara and his brother-in--law Patrick McInerney): My theory is that the listings above are for our Michael McNamara said by family tradition to be a merchant (baker?) in Tulla and his brother-in-law Pat McInerney, listed as Patrick McEnerin, mason on the Andrew Foster shiplist. In 1846, Michael McNamara would have been about 41 (married to Pat McInerney's sister, whose given name we do not know) with 7 children aged 13 to newborn. Pat would have been about age 42, with a wife Bridget about age 31and only known daughter, 11-year-old Margaret. Five years later (by 1851) both Michael and his wife had died, and Pat emigrated with his family and the McNamara orphans on the ship Andrew Foster (sailing from Liverpool to New York City - Castle Garden) to live in Meriden, Connecticut. Sr. Ambrosina McKinley shared the letter below sent in 1942 by Marie McKinley, youngest child of James McKinley & Mary Cisserina McNamara to Sister Angelina McNamara, a Sinsinawa, Wisconsin Dominican. Did Marie send this info to Sr. Angelina because they were related or thought they might be related? Sr. Angelina was from a family of McNamaras that emigrated from Co. Clare and eventually located in Seneca, Crawford Co., Wisconsin which is quite close to Clayton Co., Iowa where the McNamara sisters (Mary Cisserina & Ellen) who married the McKinley men (James & John) lived. MMH comments on this letter are in red. - "The McNamara family came from Tulla, Co Clare after both parents died from fever in Ireland within a short time of each other's death. Grandpa (Michael) McNamara was a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin (Alumni Office, Univ of Dublin, Trinity College, Alumni Dublinenses: "MacNamara, Michael, Pen. (Mr Nolan), Mar 3, 1823, aged18; R.C., s. of Michael, Mercaor; b Co Limerick, Sch. 1823, B.A. Vern. 1826" This means that Michael McNamara matriculated (was admitted by the Univ of Dublin to study in Trinity College) on 3rd March 1823 at the age of 18. He was educated by a Mr. Nolan (i.e. Mr. Nolan was his tutor) and was a "Pensioner", a fee paying student. His religion was Roman Catholic, he was the son of Michael, a Merchant, was born in Co Limerick. In 1823 he was elected a "Scholar" and in the Spring of 1826 was conferred with the degree of Bachelor of Arts by the Univ of Dublin. Pensioner: A student entering college who paid a fixed annual sum to attend. They came from moderate income families.), quite, I understand from my mother who, too, has since passed away, an accomplished musician. He married, I believe, at the time a governess (Ellen McKinley McNamara's death cert. says her mother's name was McInerny) for some family in the town, and kept a store there, for many years. The children of their family that remained to come to America were Ambre (Ambrose), the eldest, a graduate also of Trinity (not found in Alumni Dublinenses) - came to America some years before the rest of the family and from New York went to Texas and died there. I think, never married. The other members of the family, as my mother used to tell me - Katie age 18, Cissy 16, Ellie 12, Harrie 10, Mikey 8, John 5 - all came together to New York (the McNamara children were brought to the U.S. by their Uncle Pat McInerny 45, his wife Bridget 34 and dtr Margaret 17, traveling on the ship Andrew Foster from Liverpool Dec 8, 1851 to the Port of New York) then on to Meriden, near Hartford, Connecticut, where they lived for many years (until abt 1863). Katie married a man whose name was John Lynch - lived many years in Colorado. No children. Both she and her husband are buried in our plot in the cemetery in Clermont, Fayette Co., Iowa. Cisserina (Cissy), my mother, met and married my father James McKinley, formerly of County Antrim, at that time an iron welder in New York (actually the McKinley brothers were said to have worked at Parker Brothers Iron Foundry in Meriden). They neither one had any idea of a farm, but nothing daunted, they moved out on a farm in Iowa to be near Grandpa and Grandma McKinley - bought a farm of their own eventually - and stayed on (actually John & James bought adjoining farms in Clayton Co., Iowa with their gold mining earnings and the McKinley grandparents emigrated abt 1863 to live with John). While they were all together in Meriden, Connecticut, they sent Uncle John (youngest) to the Sulpician Convent in Montreal. There he remained until he was 18 years old (so about 1864) , to return to them, in Meriden and could only speak and understand French. So to Baltimore he was sent to learn and understand English. I think so they could too. I think their intention was for him to become a priest while he was there.
Aunt Harrie still in Meriden came out to visit. She was the organist at St. Rose Church in Meriden, and the pastor told her while in the vicinity to go to Sinsinawa and study music so that she would be a more accomplished and efficient organist on her return after her visit to Iowa. Well, she never returned, and in fact, my mother used to tell, they went after her a couple of times to bring her even for a visit to their home, but she preferred the convent. Once my mother said that Father Mazzuchelli said when he first met her, he knew she'd never leave Sinsinawa. She came in to Chicago (was sent by Mother Emily) to organize a convent here, St Mary's, did so; but as Mother Emily told my mother, she worked too hard. Mother Emily came in after her to bring her back to Sinsinawa and with all comfort possible brought her back there, where she passed away. During her time there, as a nun, Eliza Allen Starr used to spend her vacations, and asked Mother Emily's permission to paint Aunt Harrie's picture. It was granted and when Aunt Harrie died, Mother Emily gave it to my mother. We had it for years, till my mother passed away - then at the Sister's request, I returned it to them as they were contemplating a memorial room for Mother Emily and Aunt Harrie - they were such good friends. One time my mother came in to visit my brother when he was living here, Dr. John Ambrose McKinley. She and Aunt Ellie visited St. Mary's and saw some of Aunt Harrie's paintings yet in the school. About the rest of the family, Uncle John and Uncle Mike, after some time with the folks in Iowa, and the gold rush was on, in the West, started by teams for the West. Uncle Mike wanted to visit friends on the way, so he told Uncle John a definite place to meet the next day. Well, no word was ever heard of Uncle Mike, though he did not reach the friend's home, - so, the conclusion was reached that the Indians had killed him. Uncle John went on to Denver, and lived there, married and had one son, Ambre (John Ambrose) McNamara. Ambre (John Ambrose) with his wife (Flora Mae) and three children, one boy (actually 2 boys and 3 girls), live on a ranch (in Walden, Jackson Co., Colorado) about 300 miles from Denver. Both his parents are dead. Of my family, my parents are both dead. Jamie the oldest, too, married and both he and his wife were teachers. They are now dead. John Ambrose, a medical doctor, practiced here in Chicago, married - his widow and one daughter live in Iowa City. Hazel, his other daughter, now Superior at the B.V.M. convent in Burlington, Iowa, Sister Mary Ambrosina. Harriet, my sister, is now dead. She was a teacher, artist, and gorgeous, grand character indeed - not married. Michael Louis, my brother, here in Chicago - Marion is his daughter. She has two boys. Michael, of course, is Judge of Superior Court, recently re-elected. Archie, a graduate of Northwestern Dental School, came in here to finish dentistry, from Iowa City, as Ambrose was on the faculty at Northwestern teaching Anatomy. Married and his daughter (Charlotte), graduated from Senior High, took a business course, then and now employed, also a pianist, - and - me. Now doing research work in the bureau of curriculum for the Board of Education, but after I got my degree at the Univ. of Iowa, came in here and taught H.S. music and then art. Like it a lot, but enjoy this work very much for one learns so much - and it is most interesting. When teaching, you give all you have to the students, and sometimes wonder if they are getting it, to make good use of it, to make themselves and others happier. Anyway, I do like it all, truly. People are grand to me. Last night friends took me in their car to Orchestra Hall for a Symphony Concert. Last week a mission at Old St Mary's and it was grand. Used to go down each day during my lunch hour. Two children of our family died in infancy - Willie and Anna - so that is the story as far as I know or remember of what my parents told me, and they were a truly grand father and mother to us all. Sincerely, Marie McKinley Here is some more info on John McNamara's family in Colorado: 1870 Census - haven't yet found John in 1870 Census 1875 John married Margaret Dillen probably in Georgetown, Colorado (per Margaret's 1914 obit). By 1877 John was shown in a photo as a volunteer fireman (thanks to John's GG GD Heather for this info), Star Hook & Ladder Company (formed 1875), Georgetown, Clear Creek County, Colorado.  Summary
View of members of the Star Hook and Ladder Company of Georgetown, Colorado.
Eight firemen stand and two sit on stools in front; they wear uniforms that
include conductor-type hats; pull-over bib shirts with chest protectors,
each with a star on the front; wide belts with star buckles; and trim pants.
Men pictured include: Alex Spruance, who sits in the front row, holds a
horn, and wears a hat that reads "Foreman;, Jno McNamara (labeled "2" on
collar); Jas. Guard; Geo. Nattinger (?); Jno Devolta; and Seal. A flag,
possibly an American flag, is held behind the group. Date [between 1870 and 1900]. (I think 1870-1879); Source Source: Randall Album; Figures in photoprint are numbered, and names are written on page adjacent to photoprint: 1. Alex Spruance, 2. Jno McNamara, 3. Jas. Guard, 4. Geo. Nattinger (?), 5. Jno. [crossed out], 6. Jno, 7. Jno Devolta, 8., 9. Seal, 10. See Also Fire fighters Colorado Georgetown 1870-1900. URL http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10001474+X-1474 Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library: photo: Title Star Hook and Ladder Company, Call Number X-1474 12 Sep 1879 - John's & Margaret's only child John Ambrose McNamara born Georgetown, Clear Creek County, Colorado (per his obit). 1880 Census - John MCNAMARA, Age: 31, Estimated birth year: <1849>,
Birthplace: IRL, Occupation: Deputy Clerk (County), Relation: Self, Home in
1880: Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, Marital status: Married (but no
wife listed), Head of household: John MCNAMARA, Father's birthplace: IRL,
Mother's birthplace: IRL In 1905, Alex & Rebecca McKinley visited John in Denver . John's sisters Mary & Ellen were married to Alex's brothers James & John. 1910 > Colorado > DENVER > 3-WD DENVER, 63021st Glencourt St., Series: T624
Roll: 114 Page: 236 1910 Census - John A. McNamara, Kremmling, Grand County, Colorado, age 29, single, stock farmer 1914 Mar 3 (Friday) Margaret died - Summit County Journal & Breckenridge Bulletin, 1914 Mar 06, page 1 - Mrs. M'Namara Dies - Mrs. Margaret Dillen McNamara died last Friday at her home, 1245 Corona street, Denver, after a three-months illness, death being due to cancer. Mrs. McNamara, who was 59 years old, came to Colorado in 1864 from St. Joseph, Mo., her birthplace. In 1875 she married John McNamara, secretary of the Denver Omnibus & Cab company. She was prominent among old residents of Denver, and was prominently identified with the work of the Catholic church. Her husband and one son, J. A. McNamara, survive her. Funeral services were held Saturday morning from the residence and later from the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, burial being at Mt. Olivet. The family resided here from 1880 to 1890. (note from MH - I guess "here" means Breckinridge) 1917 WWI Civilian Draft Registration: John Ambrose McNamara, b. 12 Sep 1879, Jackson County, Colorado 1920 Census - John A. McNamara, Age: 40, Birthplace: Colorado Roll: T625_165, Page: 3B, State: Colorado ED: 58, County: Jackson Image: 589, Township: Precinct 3
1920 Census - John Mcmanara (sic), clerical, automobile industry, naturalized 1873;
Age: 72 year;
Estimated birth year: 1847;
Birthplace: Ireland;
Race: White;
Home in 1920: Denver, Denver, Colorado; 1828? Ogden St., living alone;
1920 > COLORADO > DENVER > DENVER; 222-DIST Series: T625 Roll: 161 Page: 152;
Surname GivenName Age Sex Race Birthplace State County Location Year;
MCMANARA JOHN 72 M W IREL CO DENVER DENVER; 222-DIST 1920 McNAMARA, Flora Mae, of Walden, dies in Kremling, CO LDB 03 02 1961-09-27 - Flora McNamara Rites at Walden - A Requiem Mass will be said for Flora Mae McNamara at 10am Thursday at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Walden with Father McGuire officiating. Mrs. McNamara died at the hospital in Kremmeling, Colo. Sunday at the age of 69 years. She was born at Aspen, Colo. March 11, 1892 and lived in Walden most of her life. survivors include 3 daughters, 2 sons and 12 grandchildren. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society; Business and Professional Women's Club; North Park Pioneers Association; Cowbelles; and was past president of North Park Women's Club; VFW Auxiliary; PTA; and the Spicer Club. Burial will be in Jackson County Cemetery under the direction of the Stryker Mortuary. Here's Flora in censuses: 1900 Census - Daniel Korn, City of Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado Oct
1857, age 42, New York White Head, 2515 Lincoln Ave, both parents born Germany;
occupation "Western Inspector _____"??; Uncle of Flora, lived with Flora & John
Ambrose in Walden until died at age 1905; Flora Mae Korn Denver, Arapahoe,
Colorado abt 1893, age7, born Colorado White Niece, father born New York, mother
born Pennsylvania Holly P Korn Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado July 1857, age42, New
York White Wife, married 19 yrs, 0 of 0 children living, father born
Massachusetts, mother born New York Info Wish List -
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