Mary Agnes McDermott

Martin Alphonsus Gleason was born July 31, 1882, in New York City, NY, and died about November 2, 1949, in New York, at age 67. He is the son of Unknown.

Mary Agnes McDermott was born June, 1880, in New York City, NY, and died Unknown. She is the daughter of Patrick McDermott of Ireland, and Alice Calahan/Callaghan of Ireland.

Martin Alphonsus Gleason and Mary Agnes McDermott were married about 1904 in New York.

Martin Alphonsus Gleason and Mary Agnes (McDermott) Gleason had two children:

  1. Sarah Mary Gleason: Born October 28, 1905, in Bronx, New York City, NY; Died July, 1972, in Pomona, Rockland Co., NY (age 66). Married to Thomas John Connor: Born September 22, 1905, in Kings Co., NY; Died October 10, 1988, in Spring Valley, Rockland Co., NY (age 83).
  2. Gertrude E. Gleason: Born June 25, 1907, in Bronx, New York City, NY; Died Unknown.

Unknown Noonan was born Unknown, and died Unknown. He is the son of Unknown.

Unknown Noonan and Mary Agnes (McDermott) Gleason were married before January, 1947, in Unknown.

Unknown Noonan and Mary Agnes (McDermott) (Gleason) Noonan had no children.

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Mary Agnes McDermott was born June, 1880, in New York City, NY.

Martin Alphonsus Gleason was born July 31, 1882, in New York City, NY.

Unknown Noonan was born Unknown.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900, shows George Gilby (age 47) born September 1852 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1853 and a Naturalized Citizen is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Maria Gilby (age 34) born July 1865 in Canada to Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1889, with all three of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three sons, all born to England and Canadian-born parents: Ralph F. Gilby (age 15) born April 1885 in North Dakota; Jesse M. Gilby (age 11) born September 1888 in Canada; and George E. Gilby (age 7) born December 1892 in Canada.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Bridget Fletcher (age 37) born August, 1862, in Ireland to Irish-born parents and having immigrated in 1875, is a childless widow Head of Household, and who owns her home with a mortgage, and is living at 3129 Parnell Ave., South Town, 5th Ward, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with her is her unmarried cousin, Martin Gleason (age 17) born July, 1882, in New York to Irish-born parents, a Laborer.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Joseph McDermott (age 24) born November, 1875, in New York to Irish-born parents is an unmarried Telegraph Operator, and is Boarding at a hotel in the 1st Ward, Gilman City, Douglas Twp., Iroquois Co., IL.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows James Brennan (age 33) born November, 1866, in Ireland to Irish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1862, and a Naturalized Citizen, is an unmarried Iron Moulder, and who rents his home, and is living at 307 35th Street, Borough of Manhattan, New York City, NY. Living with him are: his widowed mother, Catherine Brennan (age 59) born June, 1840, in Ireland to Irish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1862, and a Naturalized Citizen, and with all 3 of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried brother, Joseph Brennan (age 24) born December, 1875, in New York to Irish-born parents, a Porter; his sister, Nellie Brennan (age 8) born November, 1891, in New York to Irish-born parents; and his unmarried cousin, Mary McDermott (age 20) born May, 1880, in New York to Irish-born parents.

William Fergus Cullen and Ellen Ester Johnson were married June 30, 1904, in Kashabowic, Thunder Bay Co., Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario, Canada.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows George Gilby (age 56) born in England to English-born parents is a Rail Road Telegraph Operator owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Alta Loma Twp., Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 26 years, Maria Jane Gilby (age 44) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, with all three of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born to England and Canadian-born parents: son, Ralph Forster Gilby (age 24) born in Dacotah, who is a Rail Road Telegraph Operator; daughter, Jessie Monroe Gilby (age 21) born in Canada, who is a Rail Road Telegraph Operator; and George Earle Gilby (age 16) born in Canada.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken in April 1910 shows Jessie Gilby (age 22) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents is an unmarried Railroad Service Telegraph Operator boarding in the City of Alvin, Brazoria Co., TX.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1910, shows M. A. Gleason (age 27) born in New York to Irish-born parents, and in his first marriage, is a married Traveling Accountant, and who rents his home, and is living at 214 N. Wilhite Street, 2nd Ward, City of Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX. Living with him are: his wife of 6 years, Mary A. Gleason (age 26) born in New York to Irish-born parents, and in her first marriage, and with both of the children born to her still alive; his daughter, Sarah  M. Gleason (age 4) born in New York to Irish-born parents; and his daughter, Gertrude A. Gleason (age 2) born in New York to Irish-born parents. Sarah Mary Gleason: Born October 28, 1902, in Bronx. Gertrude A. Gleason born June 25, 1907, in Bronx.

The 1911 Canadian Census taken on June 7, 1911, shows William F. Cullen (age 27) born November 1883 in Ontario, Canada, to Scotch and Canadian-born parents is a Telegraph Operator in a Railroad Depot and is living in Port Arthur, Stanley to Windigo on CN Railway Sub Dist., Thunder Bay and Rainy River Dist., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Ellen Cullen (age 24) born February 1887 in Ontario, Canada, to Scotch and Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his three daughters, all born in Ontario, Canada, to Scotch and Canadian-born parents: Elvy Cullen (age 5) born April 1906; Viola Cullen (age 3) born March 1908; and Gladie Cullen (age 2) born March 1909. A Lodger also lives in the household.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Joseph Patrick McDermott (age 42) born November 20, 1876, is a Railroad Telegrapher for the Santa Fe Railroad and is living at 1009 Avenue F, Galveston, TX. His nearest relative is Mrs. M. A. Gleason of Springfield, MO. Martin Alphonsus Gleason was born July 31, 1882, in New York City, NY, and died November 2, 1949, in Unknown, at age 67. Mary Agnes (McDermott) Gleason: Born June, 1880, in New York City, NY, and Died Unknown. In January, 1947, her name was Mary Agnes Noonan. Alice Callaghan and Patrick McDermott were married November 29, 1875, in Manhattan, NYC, NY.

   

Joseph Patrick McDermott's WWI Draft Registration Report.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Martin Alphonsus Gleason (age 36) born July 31, 1882, is a Chief Motor Power Clerk for the Frisco Railroad, and is living at 1028 N. Main, Springfield, Green Co., MO. His nearest relative is Mary Agnes Gleason of the same address.

   

Martin Alphonsus Gleason's WWI Draft Registration Report.

Joseph Patrick McDermott and Jessie Munro Gilby were married about 1919, possibly in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX. They were both telegraph operators.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920, shows George Gilby (age 66) born in England to English-born parents is a Poultry Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Maria Gilby (age 54) born in Canada to Canadian and Scottish-born parents, who is Employed.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 18, 1920, shows Joseph P. Mc Dermott (age 42) born in New York to United States-born parents is a Telegrapher for the Telephone Company renting his home and living at 614 1st, 1st Ward, City of Galveston, Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Jessie M. Mc Dermott (age 31) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents, and is a Naturalized citizen. The Harry Forester family lives next door.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 14, 1920, shows Martin A. Gleason (age 37) born in New York to Irish-born parents, is a married Chief Clerk in a Railroad Office, and who is renting his home, and is living at 1028 North Main Street, 6th Ward, City of Springfield, Campbell Twp., Greene Co., MO. Living with him are: his wife, Mary A. Gleason (age 38) born in New York to Irish-born parents; his unmarried brother, Joseph W. Gleason (age 20) born in New York to Irish-born parents, who works for the Rail Road; his daughter, Sarah Gleason (age 14) born in New York to Irish-born parents; and his daughter, Gertrude Gleason (age 12) born in New York to Irish-born parents.

The 1921 Canadian Census taken on June 2, 1921, shows Ellen Cullen (age 34) born in Finland to Finland-born parents, is a married Head of Household. and is renting her home for $20/month, and is living at 347 Wiley Street, 2nd Ward, City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur and Kenora Dist., Ontario, Canada. Living with her are: her daughter, Elvyn Cullen (age 13) born in Ontario to Finland-born parents; her daughter, Gladys Cullen (age 11) born in Ontario to Finland-born parents; her daughter, Verra Cullen (age 9) born in Ontario to Finland-born parents; and her widowed mother, Mary Johnson (age 74) born in Finland to Finland-born parents, and having immigrated in 1907.

Joseph Patrick McDermott died December 18, 1923, in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, at age 47. Buried in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM. He was a resident of Alta Loma, Galveston Co., TX, at the time of his death.

The 1925 New York State Census taken on June 1, 1925 shows Martin A. Gleason (age 42) born in the United States, is an Insurance Agent, and on Viola Road, Ramapo Twp., Rockland Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Mary A. Gleason (age 41) born in the United States; his daughter, Sarah M. Gleason (age 19) born in the United States, a Pupil Nurse; and his daughter, Gertrude Gleason (age 17) born in the United States.

After Joseph Patrick McDermott died, Jessie Munro (Gilby) McDermott married a divorcee, William Frederick Cullen.

William Fergus Cullen and Jessie Munro (Gilby) McDermott were married August 25, 1926, in Bell Co., TX. William adopted the two children from Jessie's first marriage.

William Fergus Cullen and Jessie Munro (Gilby) McDermott Marriage Record.

Jean Carylan Cullen was born October 26, 1927, in Temple, Bell Co., TX.

Jean Carylan Cullen Birth Record.

John Edward Cullen was born January 29, 1930, in Temple, Bell Co., TX

John Edward Cullen Birth Record.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Martin A. Gleason (age 47) born in New York to Irish-born parents, and first married at age 22, is a married Insurance Broker, and who owns his home worth $10,000 and is living on Union Road, Ramapo Twp., Rockland Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Mary A. Gleason (age 46) born in New York to Irish-born parents, and first married at age 21; and his unmarried daughter, Sarah M. Gleason (age 24) born in New York to Irish-born parents, who works in a Private Family.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Wm. F. Cullen (age 46) born in Michigan to Canadian-born parents and first married at age 42 is a Railroad Train Dispatcher owning his own home worth $4,500 and is living at 1502 North Seventh Street, 1st Ward, City of Temple, Bell Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Jesse Cullen (age 41) born in Canada to England and Canadian-born parents, and having emigrated in 1889 and a Naturalized citizen and first married at age 29. Also living there are four unmarried children, all born in Texas: stepson, George Cullen (age 8-6/12) born to New York and Canadian-born parents; stepson, Ralph Cullen (age 7-7/12) born to New York and Canadian-born parents; daughter, Jean Cullen (age 2-7/12) born to Michigan and Canadian-born parents; and son, John Edward Cullen (age 2/12) born to Michigan and Canadian-born parents. Also living there: Wm.'s father-in-law, George Gilby (age 76) born in England to English-born parents and first married at age 31 and having emigrated in 1879 and a Naturalized citizen; and Wm.'s mother-law, Maria Gilby (age 64) born in Canada to Canadian and Scottish-born parents and first married at age 18 and having emigrated in 1883 and a Naturalized citizen.

George Gilby died June 4, 1936, in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, at age 83.

The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, TX, Friday, June 5, 1936

GEORGE GILBY, 83, TAKEN BY DEATH

George Gilby, 83, who had been a resident of Galveston for two years, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of a son, G. E. Gilby, 1801 18th. He was born in England on Sept. 22, 1852. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W. F. Cullen of Jarrell, Tex., another son, Ralph Gilby of Dallas; eight grandchildren; one brother, James Gilby of Canada, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by J. Levy & Bro. after the arrival of relatives.

Leigh Larson note: Jarrell, Williamson Co., TX, is just south of the Bell Co., TX, line.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1940, shows Thomas Connor (age 34) born in New York, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Painter and Decorator of Public and Private Houses, and who owns his home worth $5,000 and is living on Eckerson Road, Ramapo Twp., Rockland Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Sarah Connor (age 34) born in New York, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School; and his son, Thomas Martin Connor (age 7/12) born in New York.

Martin Alphonsus Gleason died about November 2, 1949, in New York, at age 67.