Mary Reynolds and John McNamara

Mary Reynolds

Birth

When Mary Reynolds was born on 10 December 1868 in Ballarat, Victoria, her father, John Reynolds, was 35, and her mother, Mary McEwan, was 30. 'Mary Elizabeth' born Ballarat West, nurse was Mrs Morris, parents married at Back Creek, Talbot, [registered 1869, No660,] (this record is possibly her) #MaryReynolds

Above: John McNamara and Mary Reynolds.

~ Marriage ~

Mary Reynolds married John McNamara in Orange, New South Wales, on 9 October 1886 when she was 17 years old. The couple married at St Joseph's RC church by James S Kelly. Witnesses James McDonnell, Johanna Madden, s&b, both of Orange, constable and servant, parents not listed [NSW bdm index no.07101, obtained]. NB John gave the 14 Oct for Catherine's birth, 9 Oct Julia's birth.

Birth of daughter

Her daughter Catherine / Kate / Kathleen Mary was born on 3 July 1887 in Blayney, New South Wales.

Birth of daughter

Her daughter Julia Mary was born on 8 December 1888 in Molong, New South Wales.

Birth and death of daughter

Her daughter unnamed female was born in 1891 and passed away that same day.

Birth of son

Her son James was born in 1895 in Sydney, New South Wales.

Death of husband

Her husband John passed away on 11 May 1898 in Parramatta, New South Wales, at the age of 43. They had been married 11 years.

1903 Residence

Mary Reynolds lived in Parramatta, New South Wales, in 1903.The Mcnamara's at Smith Street are obviously NOT our MacNamaras. Cowper St is in this electorate but our MacNamaras are not there.

1909 Residence

Mary Reynolds lived in Parramatta, New South Wales, in 1909. Daughter Katie gave address Phillip St when baby Cecil was registered. No Macnamara in Phillip St in Sandes Directory 1910, however there is a John T MOON at no 2 George's Terrace Phillip St (north side, near cnr of Smith St). In 1913 roll he is John Thomas.

1913 Residence

Mary Reynolds lived in Parramatta, New South Wales, in 1913. NOT HER Mary Isabella McNamara domestic duties at Smith St with John Junior labourer and Catherine dom duties. Note however that Cowper St does not appear to be in the Parramatta electorate. Mary Reynolds lived in Parramatta, New South Wales, in 1913.

Mrs Mary Macnamara in Cowper St west side at very end [Sands directory - Parramatta].

Death of daughter

Her daughter Catherine / Kate / Kathleen Mary passed away on 5 December 1914 in New South Wales at the age of 27.

Death of father

Mary's father John Reynolds passes away on the 17th of August, 1917. Father's Occupation is gold miner. Mother - maiden name unknown.

Death of Mary Reynolds

Mary McNamara (nee Reynolds) passes away on 17 August 1917, in Parramatta, New South Wales, at age 45. Cause of death: Hearth failure from pressure of mediastinal glands, Lymphadenoma. Informants James McNamara, son, Cowper Street, Harris Park; William Henry Moon.

"Mrs. Mary McNamara, of Cowper- street, Parramatta, died on Friday at the age of 45 years." OBITUARY. (1917, August 25, Saturday). The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate [NSW BDM 2541/1917 MACNAMARA MARY, father JOHN, PARRAMATTA ]

Burial

Mary McNamara's burial took place on the 20th of August, 1917. C of E. MARY MCNAMARA 45 20/08/1917 Zone C section H grave no 151 [Rookwood trust website]

Comments

Have not found deaths of the parents of Mary McNamara (nee Reynolds).

Other possible births: 1863 at 'Blgr' [where is this?]Victoria 1863, Mary parents Samuel and Eliza (Strangman); Mary Ann Reynolds 1867 Ballarat East, John and Elizabeth (Meehan).

Event: Possibly also a son, deceased by 1917 (or is this the unnamed female?) [source: Mary's death cert].

John McNamara

Birth

When John McNamara was born in 1855 in Tipperary, Tipperary, his father, John, was 25. #JohnMcNamara [source: his death cert, birth certs of daughters Catherine and Julia; no details on his mar cert. However b 1858 in police records]

Baptism - July 1855

POSSIBLE: in RC registers Birr & Loughkeen, Diocese Killaloe, Father: John McNamara. Unfortunately the page is damaged and the mother's name is obscured

Arrival - 24 Feb 1878

Age: 26 POSSIBLY HIM on the ship Lochee; he is from Tipperary, labourer, father John. RC, R&W. He is a little too old.

Possible arrival to NZ

POSSIBLY HIM: John Mcnamara in list of single men. Immigrants by the ship May Queen to Auckland. Thames Advertiser, Volume XI, Issue 3131, 2 October 1878, Page 3 via Paperspast [TO CHECK SHIPPING RECORD] Arrival oct 19 [NZ Herald 21 Oct].

Arrival Abt. 1882

According to death certificate.

Residence

John McNamara lived in New South Wales on 19 August 1885. He was a probationary constable on June 19th.

Occupation in 1885

Police constable. Registers of Police: 4975 MCNAMARA John b.1858 Ireland, appointed 19 Jun 1885, 5ft10.5in, grey eyes, fair hair and complexion, calling: N Zealand constable, RC, Western district, discharged 26.8.91 .,[SR reel 3043 8/3252] copied.

Residence 1886

1886 Orange, 1887 Blayney, 1889-91 Molong [source: marriage and birth of children]

Residence

John McNamara lived in Molong, New South Wales, on 5 April 1891. Census: John McNamara at Edward St, next to Court House, 2 males, 3 females.

Photo: Dwelling next to Molong Court House. Did the McNamara's live here 1889 - 91?.

Death of infant girl on 18 July 1891

'We regret to announce the death of Constable Macnamara's infant child, which took place on Saturday last'. Molong Express and Western District Advertiser Saturday 25 July 1891 p3.

Leaves Molong for Dubbo - Newspaper Report July 25, 1891.

"Constable Macnamara, who has been in Molong for some years in charge of the lock up, leaves for Dubbo this evening, and will be succeeded by Constable Talkes, who is expected to arrive on Sunday morning. During his stay in Molong Constable Macnamara has made himself very popular, and we are sure this will also be the case at Dubbo. Shortly after his arrival he was instrumental in founding the local branch of the Ancient Order of Foresters, which was called Court Macnamara in his honor, and before he has been in Dubbo a twelve month we expect to hear of a Court being opened in that town. We are sure those who have known him in Molong will unite in wishes for Constable Macnamara's future welfare and success."

Local Land Board. (1891, July 25). Molong Express and Western District Advertiser (NSW : 1887 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved July 8, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140165082"

Discharged from Police according to Police Gazette

But according to the Molong newspaper he moved to Dubbo (see story), but nothing found in newspapers.

Birth and death of daughter

His daughter unnamed female was born in 1891 and passed away that same day.

Birth of son

His son James was born in 1895 in Sydney, New South Wales.

Residence

John McNamara lived in Liverpool, New South Wales, on 29 December 1897.

Liverpool Asylum for infirm and destitute.

Death

John McNamara died on 11 May 1898 in Parramatta, New South Wales, when he was 43 years old. Death cert gives children CATHERINE 10, JULIA M. 9, JAMES 3, LIVING, 1 MALE 1 FEMALE DECEASED; age 43, born Tipperary, occupation groom, his father's name is John MacNamara. In NSW 16 years i.e. from 1882 [MACNAMARA JOHN 6696/1898 JOHN UNKNOWN PARRAMATTA].

Residence

John McNamara lived in Molong, New South Wales, in 1910. Sands Directory: James McNamara at Bob's Creek, Molong: 9 horses, 2 cattle, 150 sheep. COULD THIS BE HIS SON JAMES?

Burial

Rookwood RC: Mac Namara John 43 13/05/1898 SEC*M1*Q**339

Comments

Occupation: NSW POLICE CONSTABLE appointed 19 Jun 1885. Before this he was in the NEW ZEALAND constabulary. After leaving Molong, he apparently quit the police and became a GROOM (death cert).