My Uncle - Rev. Joseph T. Maloney

While searching the online versions of the Rochester Catholic Courier I came across 28 references to the Rev. Joseph T, Maloney, my mother's brother. Most were items concerning weddings and funerals he officiated at. However, I have saved four that I thought significant.  The first is from the Courier's issue of May 25, 1956 entitled, "Seven Priests To Mark Silver Jubilees."

The next is his obituary from the March 18, 1965 issue of the Courier. My Uncle Joe was only fifty-eight when he died. He led a very active live with swimming, handball, etc., the very picture of health. Ironically he died of a heart attack in the locker room at the CYO in downtown Rochester.

The next from March 25, 1965 is a eulogy delivered at my uncle's funeral by a friend of his, Rev. Gerald Krieg.

The final item from the Courier's issue of June 13, 1979 about the Reverend Joseph T. Maloney Memorial Award, awarded by the Rochester CYO for outstanding service to youth. I have also found an item in 1980 but do not know how long the award continued.

My Aunt Helen Maloney

Following are three articles from the Rochester, NY Catholic Courier, the newspaper for the Diocese of  Rochester concerning my aunt, Sister Helen Joseph Maloney, S.S.J. The first from the Courier of July 30, 1964 when she received a degree from Nazareth College.

The second is an article from the May 8, 1985 issue dealing with the "Changing Church." This includes a picture of my aunt.

The third is her obituary from June 1990. I didn't realize that she had taught at so many different schools. She taught at my elementary school, St. Monica's, but this was after I had finished there.

Frederick George Maloney - Obit 1940

This is the obituary for my grandfather, Frederick Maloney, from the Rochester, NY Catholic Courier of  March 28, 1940.  He died on March 26 of that year and is buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The obit lists a number of priests that attended the funeral mass including Msgr. Hart, the Vicar-General of the Diocese of Rochester; Father J. H. O'Loane, principal of Aquinas while I attended there; and Rev. Gerald Lambert, later a Monsignor and pastor at St. Monica's Church - the Eagan family parish church.

Obit for Fred G. Maloney

Obit for Mary Agnes Hanley Maloney

This is the obituary for my step-grandmother - the only grandmother I really knew - Mary Hanley Maloney who died in 1948. She was my grandmother's sister and was my grandfather's third wife. At the time of her death she was living with my Uncle Joe in Kings Ferry, NY.

1925 NY State Census - Eagans and Maloneys

Here is the 1925 NY State Census showing my father, Austin Eagan, living at 191 Raeburn Ave. with my Uncle Eddie and Aunt Mae, the O'Briens. Also there are my cousins, Eileen and Jack,

1925 NY State Census - Eagan and O'Brien

And here is the 1925 NY State Census for the Maloney family living at 54 Greig Street.

1925 NY State Census - Maloney

Obituary for Ellen Kearney Maloney

This is the obituary for my 2nd great-grandmother, Ellen Kearney Maloney, printed in the Rochester, NY Democrat & Chronicle of Tuesday, July 4, 1899.

Mrs. Ellen Maloney died yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. J. [Margaret Mary] Mahon, on the Charlotte boulevard, aged 75 years. The deceased had been a resident of the city for the past forty years, and had a wide circle of friends. She is survived bt three sons and one daughter: M. J. [Michael], T. O'K. [Thomas O'Kearney] and Mrs J. J. [Margaret Mary] Mahon.

Ellen Maloney is buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in a plot with these two sons and a number of her Gallery relatives. (Her mother was a Gallery.)

My Uncle Joe Maloney and Aunt Helen Maloney in 1940 Census

Two more of my relatives in the 1940 Federal Census. The first is my Uncle Joe - Rev. Joseph T. Maloney. In 1940 he was an assistant pastor at St. John the Evangelist Church on Humboldt St. in Rochester.

Rev. Joseph T. Maloney in 1940 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

The other is my Aunt Helen - Sister Helen Joseph Maloney, S.S.J. In 1940 she was at St. Mary's Boys Orphan Asylum of West Main Street in Rochester.

Sister Helen Joseph Maloney in 1940 Census in Rochester, NY

Maloney - 1940 Federal Census for Rochester, NY

Yesterday, April 2, the Federal Census for 1940 became available online from the National Archives. The census records become available seventy-two years after being taken so the 1950 Federal Census will be available in 2022.  Attempting to find any of my family yesterday was a loss as too many people were searching so I tried early this morning and was successful in finding my step-grandmother, Mary Hanley Maloney, at 54 Greig Street. As my grandfather, Frederick, had died in March and the census was taken in April he was not listed although he was listed in the 1940 Rochester City Directory.

In addition to Mary Maloney, my uncle Leo Maloney was listed as a Warehouse Man at Swift & Co. Also listed was Jeanne Young, a 23 year old single niece. I suspect that she was the daughter of Alice Hawkins Young, the daughter of Sarah Weed Maloney Hawkins (my great-grandmother) and John Hawkins. It is noted that Jeanne Young was born in Michigan and it also noted the in 1935 she lived in Ann Arbor, MI. In 1940 she was a nurse at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Below is the census record with Mary Maloney at line 50.

Maloney 1940 Federal Census for Rochester, NY

1940 Rochester, NY City Directory

The Rochester-Monroe County Public Library has recently added the 1940 City Directory to its list of online documents.  Here are the information in the directory for the Eagan, Maloney and Hanley families.


Eagan, Austin (Mary) service man Monroe Calculating Mach Co. 196 Chestnut r 93 Alexander


Maloney, Fredk G (Mary) h 54 Greig
Maloney, Jos T Rev asst rector St John The Evangelist Church r 548 Humboldt
Maloney, Katherine E sten r 54 Greig
Maloney, Leo P receiving clrk r 54 Greig


Hanley, Eileen P r 77 Oriole
Hanley, Jos M msngr Defender Photo Supply Co Inc 666 Driving pk av r 77 Oriole
Hanley, Katherine M married Chester Baker
Hanley, Michael J (Eliz M) bkpr Fahy Market 25 Front h 77 Oriole
Hanley, Richard J lab 860 Maple r 77 Oriole
Hanley, Thomas R (M Josephine) stock clrk h 524 Columbia av


Just a few notes. A "h" prior to the address stands for house and it means that person is the home owner. A "r" stands for resident.

UPDATE: Eagan, Sarah L r 1971 Lake Avenue (Saint Ann's Home)

Maloneys in the 1930 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

In 1930 my maternal grandfather, Fred Maloney, his wife, Mary, and their five children were living at 54 Greig Street in Rochester.  The Federal Census for that year has some interesting data, including the "age at first marriage" (for my grandfather - 20, for his wife - 44) and year of immigration (for Mary Hanley Maloney it lists 1880 - probably incorrect). My grandfather's occupation was railroad engineer (Erie RR). The five children: (1) my mother, Mary, 24 years old, bookkeeper at a meat market (Fahy's Market on Front Street); (2) my Uncle Joe, 23 years old, no occupation listed but he was probably studying for the priesthood at St. Bernard's Seminary on Lake Ave.; (3) my Aunt Helen, age 21 years old, clerical worker in a clothing establishment - later she would join the convent as Sister Helen Joseph; (4) my Uncle Leo, 20 years old, occupation was originally listed as "chauffeur" which was crossed off and difficult to see what  replaced it but it was something in a grocery; (5) my Aunt Kay, age 19 years old, a stenographer. This is the last available census record for the Maloneys until the 1940 census is available next spring.

Maloneys in 1930 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

Maloneys in the 1920 Federal Census for Rochester, NY and Jackson, MI

The 1920 Federal Census for Rochester shows my grandfather's family still at 54 Greig Street on line 70.  My grandmother, Bridget Josephine Hanley Maloney, had died in 1913 and my grandfather married Bridget's sister, Mary, in 1916. This census record has a column to add when a person immigrated but for Mary it is blank. All five of the Maloney children are included in this census: Mary, Helen, Catherine (sic), Joseph and Leo.

Fred Maloney Family in 1920 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

 Thomas Maloney, brother of my great-grandfather, Francis, is shown living at 1130 Lake Avenue in Rochester on line 47. In addition to Thomas is his wife, Katherine, and Katherine's sister, Lillian. The record lists Thomas' birthplace as Ireland but it is difficult to read the date given as when he immigrated. His wife is listed as being born in Canada.

Thomas Maloney in 1920 Federal Census in Rochester,  NY

Fred Maloney's sister, M. Frances (Aunt Frank) is listed in the 1920 census as living in the city of Jackson, MI on line 9.

M. Frances Maolney in 1920 Federal Census in Jackson, MI

Hawkins/Maloney Correspondence with Edw. F. Weed

In the latter part of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century, Edward F. Weed of Rowayton, CT did extensive study of the descendants of Jonas Weed, a Puritan who came to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630. He sent questionnaires to hundreds of Weeds and the questionnaires and correspondence between Weed descendants and Mr. Weed are in the New Canaan, CT Historical Society. Fortunately for me, one of the questionnaires was sent to my great-grandmother, Sarah Weed Maloney Hawkins, and I have obtained the questionnaire. It was completed by my grandaunt, M. Frances Maloney (Aunt Frank).

Edward F. Weed Questionnaire

 

Upon receipt of completed questionnaire, Mr. Weed would write and ask for additional information. Letters from Mr. Weed to Weed descendants were apparently not kept but the answers were kept. Two letters from M. Frances Maloney were kept at the Historical Society. The first is dated May 12, 1902 and pages 2 and 3 of the letter are reversed.

May 12, 1902 - Page 1

May 12, 1902 - Pages 3 and 2

May 12, 1903 - Page 4

Following this letter, I assume that Mr. Weed asked for more information as Aunt Frank responded on May 29. That letter follows.

May 29, 1902 - Page 1

May 29, 1902 - Pages 2 and 3

May 29, 1902 - Page 4

Maloneys in the 1910 Federal Census for Rochester, NY and Jackson, MI

In the 1910 Federal Census for Rochester, New York, Maloneys related to me are found in three different census sheets and one for the Census for Jackson, Michigan. These are: (1) the family of my grandfather, Frederick, (2) the family of my great-granduncle, Michael, and (3) the family of my great-granduncle, Thomas. The census record for Jackson, MI contains my grandaunt, M. Frances - Aunt Frank.

My grandfather, Fred, and his family are shown living at 54 Greig Street in Rochester. Greig Street is still there but the block where the Maloneys lived is no longer there. I believe that the streets in the neighborhood were realigned when the Clarissa Street Bridge was replaced by the Ford Street Bridge. The Maloneys are found at line 93 and it includes my grandfather, Frederick; my grandmother, Bridget (listed as Josephine, her middle name); my mother, Mary, four years old; my Uncle Joe, three years old; my Aunt Helen, fourteen months old; my Uncle Leo, three months old; and my grandmother's sister, Mary, who married my grandfather when my grandmother died. Note that it states that Mary came to this country in 1890. 

Fred Maloney Family in 1910 Federal Census in Rochester

 

Michael J. Maloney, my great-grandfather's brother, and his wife, Margaret, are found at line 30, living at 81 Marshall Street.  That Marshall St. address is now Damian's Pub.  Note that Michael's entry says that he immigrated to this country in 1870 although entries for the Maloney in the Rochester City Direstory start as early as 1856. Keep in mind that we do not know who provided the information to the census taker.

Michael J. Maloney in 1910 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

The third Maloney in Rochester is my great-grandfather's brother, Thomas, listed on line 56 and living at 119 Frank Street.  Frank Street no longer exists in Rochester. It was located in the area of the current Kodak Offices. Note that Thomas is listed as immigrating in 1865 and above we noted that his brother, Michael, is listed as immigrating in 1875. In addition to Thomas's wife Catherine, is a nephew (probably related to Catherine) William Morgan and Catherine's sister, Lillian.

Thomas Maloney in 1910 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

The final Maloney in 1910 is my grandfather's sister, Margaret Frances - known as Aunt Frank. She is found at line 20 and is listed as a "lodger" with the family of John Hogan at 106 Elizabeth St. West in Jackson, MI.

M. Frances Maloney in 1910 Federal Census in Jackson, MI

Maloneys in the 1900 Federal Census for Rochester, NY

By 1900, my 2nd great-grandmother, Ellen Kearney Maloney, had died and was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. My grandfather, Fred Maloney, had married to Jenny McGill in Leoni, MI in 1891 but she died in 1897. My grandfather returned to Rochester where he had been born and in the 1900 Federal Census he is listed as a border at 17 S. Ford Street (line 26). His occupation is listed as a "machine operator."

Fred Maloney in 1900 Federal Census for Rochester, NY

 

My great-grandfather's brother, Michael, is listed in the Rochester City Directory living 81 Marshall Street but I have not found him in the 1900 census. Another brother, Thomas, was living with his wife at 119 Frank Street (line 94). It is difficult to read the year listed as when he came to this country.  It is 186? - although the Maloneys were listed in the Rochester City Directory in the 1850s. The place of birth for Thomas is listed as Canada and I suspect that this is correct. He is not listed in the baptismal records in Co. Clare, Ireland. I suspect that the family came first to Canada (probably Montreal) as relatives named Gallery were there. (Gallery was Francis' middle name.) I have corresponded with the Gallery family living in either Scottsville or Spencerport.  In Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Ellen, Edward and Thomas are buried in a plot originally owned by the Gallerys.

Thomas Maloney in 1900 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

Maloneys in the 1892 New York State Census in Rochester, NY

In the 1892 New York State Census Ellen Maloney is listed in the Second Ward with sons Edward and Thomas. The entry is at the bottom of the second page of the first sheet and continues at the beginning of the second sheet.

Ellen Maloney & Sons in 1892 NY State Census in Rochester (1)

Ellen Maloney & Sons in 1892 NY State Census in Rochester (2)

 

 Michael J. Maloney, the other son of Ellen Maloney, is listed with his wife Margaret in Rochester's Seventh Ward. They are listed toward the bottom of final column on the right.

Michael J. Maloney in 1892 NY State Census in Rochester

Maloney and Hawkins in the 1880 Federal Census

By 1880, my great-grandfather, Francis Maloney, had died; his wife, Sarah Weed, had remarried and was living in Michigan; my grandfather, Frederick Maloney, was also in Michigan; and my 2nd great-grandmother, Ellen Kearney Maloney, and her family were in Rochester, NY.

Let's first look at the census record for Ellen Maloney who was then living at 105 Allen Street in Rochester (line 32). Ellen Maloney was listed as "head" of household. Edward is listed as a telegraph operator and Thomas is listed as a clerk.

Ellen Maloney in 1880 Federal Census in Rochester

 

My great-grandfather's brother, Michael Maloney, and his wife, Margaret were living at 56 Marshall Street in Rochester. Michael's occupation is listed as "fancy goods."  The Rochester City Directory for 1880 lists his "fancy goods" shop at 94 State Street.

Michael Maloney in 1880 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

The other Maloney - my grandfather Frederick - listed in the 1880 Federal Census for Leoni Township, Jackson Co., MI. with his mother, Sarah Weed Maloney Hawkins, his step-father, John Hawkins, and his sisters, Frances and Nelly. The census sheet is difficult to read but the entry at at line 35. For my grandfather, it is difficult to see in his middle initial is a "G" or an "H."

Hawkins/Maloney in 1880 Federal Census in Jackson Co., MI

Maloneys in the 1870 Federal Census in Rochester

Although my 2nd great-parents, Anthony and Ellen Kearney Maloney, were in Rochester, NY at least by 1854, the first census records I have found were those of the Federal Census of 1870 (line 26). Their youngest child, Margaret Mary (Minnie) was baptised at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Rochester in 1854 and Anthony Maloney was listed in the Rochester City Directory for 1855-56. Anthony probably died sometime after 1857. The first record lists Ellen Maloney keeping house; Michael, a miller (although I suspect this should be millinery as he did run a millinery shop); Edward, a telegraph operator; Thomas, a machinist; and Margaret.

Ellen Maloney & Family in 1870 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

My great-grandparents, Francis and Sarah Weed Maloney, are also listed in the 1870 Federal Census in Rochester, NY (line 28). They will leave Rochester shortly after this census to move to Leoni Township, MI.  Two children are listed: Frances (Mary Frances) and my grandfather, Frederick. Although my grandfather was generally known as Frederick George, in this census he is listed as Frederick H.  Other places I have seen it as Frederick Hampton. I have no idea where the Hampton came from.

Francis Maloney & Family in 1870 Federal Census in Rochester, NY

The Maloneys in 1905

Recently the FamilySearch genealogy site updates included additional New York State Census records for 1905 (New York has a census halfway between the Federal census taking). Among those added were records that included those of Fred Maloney and his wife, my maternal grandparents. Here is the record (line 45 on the left side page).

Notice that Bridget is listed by her middle name, Josephine.  The Maloney's were living at 4 Ronda Place. Ronda Place no longer exists but it ran east off Genesee Street just north of Clifton Street, near Bulls Head. The record states that Josephine had lived in the United States for eight years. I had previously found a ship's manifest for Bridget Hanley arriving at Ellis Island in 1895.

Maxon Cemetery

This past weekend we were in Michigan for my father-in-law's 102nd birthday and I suspect that we will be attending more birthday parties for him in the future. Despite the fact that he doesn't hear very well and uses a walker he is in pretty good shape.  When we arrived in Michigan on Thursday afternoon and heading for Clinton Township, we headed west toward Jackson County. In the latter part of the 19th century my 2nd great-grandparents, Fellows and Mary Hare Weed, and later my great-grandparents, Francis Maloney and Sarah Weed Maloney, moved from Rochester, NY to Leoni Twp., MI.

The last time I visited the Maxon Cemetery in Leoli I saw the tombstones of my ancestors but forgot my camera. This time I didn't want to miss it. Here are some of the tombstones.

Francis Maloney and Sarah Weed Maloney Hawkins

Fellows Obel Weed

My 2nd great-grandmother, Mary Hare Weed is buried next to Fellows Weed but the stone is missing. The only thing left is the base. Additional photos to my great-grandmother's Maloney and Weed descendants graves are found at my Flickr account.

King Ferry, NY

Above a screen capture from a Google Maps view of the rectory of Our Lady of the Lake Church in King Ferry, NY.  I'm sure that my sisters and cousins will recognize this from summer visits to our Uncle Joe - Rev. Joseph T. Maloney when he was the pastor there.  Behind the trees on the left is the church and behind the church is the cemetery.  Before looking at the photo, my memory had a picture of a much bigger house.  I guess it wasn't that big.  Too bad there is not a side view from the right so we could see the pump on the side porch.  I guess there was running water in the house but drinking water came from the well via the pump.  Does that make sense?  It was a long time ago.

As far as I know there is no longer a priest in King Ferry.  Like a number of churches in the Diocese of Rochester they have combined with other churches with one priest.  In the case of King Ferry the priest is located in Auburn at the end of the lake.