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mara or o'mara in wales anyone?

jamesoneillcondon — 2012-01-24 23:12:35Z

Hi, seeking any connections out there with Kate Mara (or O'Mara) of Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, who I believe was the wife of John O'Neill...they're in the 1911 census in Dowlais. John and his mother and siblings had moved to Dowlais in the 1870's from Valentia Island, County Kerry. Kate's siblings, I believe, were Mary, Margaret, Bridget and Agnes, and brother Patsy. Their parents were Mike and Margaret Mara (or O'Mara). Ring any bells out there? Also, seeking any relatives of Mary Lehan, my great-grandmother, who married Patrick O'Neill (John's brother) in 1876 in Dowlais. Mary Lehan was born in 1859 in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil. Her father's name was Patrick, a native of Ireland, and that's all I know. Any help or suggestions appreciated---cheers!

MARA Joseph P - Vietnam Wall section 3E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-12-26 14:15:46Z

MARA Joseph P - Vietnam Wall section 3E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 223,688 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

palib190 — 2011-10-27 20:38:34Z

Hi Fred,

My email is palib@rochester.rr.com.

If you email me there I will send you more information.

Pam Lacy Hatton

Re: Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

rotus — 2011-10-27 19:51:46Z

Hi Pam, yes, my great-great grandfather was John Mara, sometimes spelled Marra. He was married in Ware for the second time in August of 1866. His parents were Timothy and Mary Mara, born in Ireland as was he. After his marriage and before, he had lived in Baltic, Sprague, CT. His first wife died in the early part of 1866. I had no reason to know why he would marry in Ware until I began searching for Mara family in the area of Ware. That led me to New Braintree. Jeremiah Mara had another brother, Cornelius. Both families lived in New Braintree. Both of their parents are listed as Timothy and Mary Mara or Marra as the case may be. So I am not 100 percent postive, but I believe all three men were brothers. Their children all have the same names. From what I have found, Jeremiah and Cornelius and I assume John were born in or near Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. I know most of them are buried in Ware in Old St. William. I knew about the baby, I assumed she was buried there because of Hattie's people. The town historian mentioned that to me too. I have a photo of Timothy C's headstone in OSW and I know what section John T. is buried. I also have a record of Charles Mara. born 1899 to Timothy L. and Hattie. The historian told me it would take a month or so for her to get me info. She is 90 years old, but she seems very with it. I spoke to her by phone. If anything comes out of that, I will let you know when I get it. I have Catherine Lynch Mara's death certificate and it states that she is buried in Old St. William. Timothy L. might be buried there. They have records, but I'm not sure that they are conclusive because it told me that some plots were not used according to what she had, but the stones are very clearly there and some of the records were missing. I don't know when Timothy L. died. Definitely keep in touch and if you have a scan of the pic, I would like to see it.
My name is Fred Raudat. I live in CT.

Re: Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

palib190 — 2011-10-27 19:17:18Z

From the information I've gathered Timothy Laurence was the husband of Hattie A. Davis. His parents were Jeremiah and Catherine Lynch Mara.

I would greatly appreciate your help in establishing where Timothy L. and Hattie are buried.

Thanks so much for responding and being interested!

Pam Lacy Hatton

Re: Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

palib190 — 2011-10-27 19:13:25Z

Hi,
Thanks for the information. I have been working on bringing my Chandler family genealogy up to date. Hattie A. Davis, Timothy Laurence Mara's wife was the daughter of Mary Frances (Chandler) Davis. Mary Frances remarried Charles H. Tucker after Elverton Davis died in 1881. She and her husbands are buried in Tewksbury, Mass (they are on FindaGrave).

Timothy and Hattie had at least 7 children, one of whom (Harriet C. Mara died May 3 1906) died from meningitis at one year and 11 months. According to Harriet's death certificate she is buried in the Southwest Cemetery in New Braintree, MA).

Their other children were Catherine A. Mara (1897-?), Elverton Laurence Mara born in Northbridge and died in Oxford Mass according to the SSDI (1899-1992),John Timothy Mara born in New Braintree, Mass (MVR) and died in West Brookfield, Mass (SSDI) (1905-1980), Harris E. Mara born (MVR) and died in New Braintree(SSDI)(1907-1993) Helen Davis Mara born 18 Sept 1908 (MVR).

They had one more daughter Edith Isabella Mara born about 1902 and died about 1937/41. I have not been able to document either of her dates....but found her picture and thought it could almost be my mother (they were second cousins.) She married John Gregson and they had 4 children. I believe Edith I Mara Gregson is buried in a plot with her son, John R. Gregson(1930-2006) in Brookfield Cemetery. Her husband remarried after her death and is buried elsewhere, I assume with his second wife.

I believe Timothy Laurence and Hattie were farmers, although when Catherine, their 1st child, was born his occupation was coachman at that time they were living in Whitinsville (apparently part of Northbridge). In 1905 at John's birth Timothy was listed as a farmer and they were living in New Braintree.

That's the information i have gathered.

Pam Lacy Hatton

Re: Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

palib190 — 2011-10-27 18:54:23Z

Re: Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

rotus — 2011-10-27 03:14:14Z

Hi Pam, That is the same family. Timothy and Hattie Mara. He was the son of one of the brothers. There was also Timothy C and Timothy L. I see you posted on my Find a grave wall. Those are all the same family as well. They are not all in the same plot. I spoke to the people at the church in charge of the cemetery. She found plots owned by the Mara family, but the records were inconclusive about who is buried where. I know Timothy C. and his wife Catherine Fallon are buried there and John T. and his wife Henrietta are buried there. I know some of the others are buried there as well. The cemetery was horribly vandalized this year so I couldn't find all the plots when I went there. They are trying to fix it. I have the historian of the town of New Braintree working on getting me info about the family, but I would be glad to hear about what you know.

Re: Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

rotus — 2011-10-27 03:14:14Z

Re: Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

palib190 — 2011-10-26 20:12:46Z

I have a little information about a Timothy J Mara and Hattie Mara family who lived in New Braintree.

I am here 1st cousin twice removed.

Pam Lacy Hatton

Mara, Marra of New Braintree, Mass.

rotus — 2011-07-24 15:49:40Z

Looking for people who may be related or have knowledge of the Mara family of New Braintree, Mass. Believe I am connected to them. There is a Mara road in New Braintree.

Re: Mara>IRL/Norwich, CT

dsmothe1 — 2011-07-21 01:08:05Z

Thomas Dickinson Mara married Nora Manning in Norwich in 1940 and they lived in Norwich all their lives.

Re: Mara's of Syracuse NY

SYanchisin — 2011-06-17 16:57:31Z

I have come accross his name before in several records but I can't connect as yet. It seems like an unusual name so we're possibly connected somehow. Do you know if we are?

Re: Mara's of Syracuse NY

cagreenw_1 — 2011-06-17 16:28:21Z

My great-grandfather was Bernard J Mara born about 1859 -- died in Syracuse 1895-- buried at St. Agnes Cemetary. I have some indication that his father was Martin Mara and mother's name was Mary. He married Mary Dixon and had 4 children (Bernard, Catherine, Minnie (my grandmother), and Helen (Nell).

Jeremiah Marra, Margaret Foley, NYC to New Jersey, Blacksmith

rotus — 2011-02-09 15:26:08Z

Looking for info on Jeremiah Marra, also spelled Marra, O'Mara. I have also seen Murray. Born in Ireland about 1844, some sources say as late as 1847. Lived in Baltic, Sprague, CT until about 1867. Believed to have relocated to New York City. Son of John Marra and Hannah? Believed to have worked as a Blacksmith. Children Hannah, born c.1868, Jeremiah c. 1872-4, John b. c. 1876 and Dan born c. 1878. Jeremiah Jr. Married Sadie Moore (Sarah) April 6, 1896 in New York. Family is living in Jersey City at turn of the 19th/20th centuries. Jeremiah Jr has John Daniel, Francis, Margaret, Joseph, Edward. Listed in directories there. Father is living with them, occupation, Blacksmith. Jeremiah Jr is listed as glassblower. 1880 census shows Jerry O'Mara as being born in US,in Connecticut, but I believe that is inaccurate as all other records indicate Ireland. But the elder did live in Connecticut and become an American citizen in Norwich in 1867 along with his father, John Marra.

Re: John Mara West Ham Essex b.1827

kimosabbi — 2010-11-16 20:32:42Z

Hi Andy,

John Mara b. 1827 is my 3 x Gt Granddad, he married Jane Deller (Dellow I believe was a miss spelt version)and as you say they had loads of kids! Have you managed to find out much more about him? I have found his Dad, John Mara and his brother Michael but that's about it, I'd be interested to know if you have anything else?

Kind regards Kim

Re: Mara's to NY

williammara611 — 2010-08-30 08:07:22Z

MY GGrand father was Patrick. I don'knoww about siblings however I saw his children on 1930 census

Re: Mara's to NY

williammara611 — 2010-08-30 08:03:02Z

I have recently started researching my family and found my great grand Father was Patrick.

Mara's

JeanSoilleux — 2010-08-17 15:02:32Z

I have a Church Marriage Record for my Grt Grandparents James Mara and Mary Nolan at Athy County Kildare on the 2 June 1880, both Roman Catholic both unmarried, his father is Thomas hers is John. I find them next on the 1911 census, living at 8 Mount Hawkins (Athy East,Urban, Kildare. There are 6 children:-
Margaret 18 yrs
Mary 16 "
Bridget 14 " my grandmother
Rose 10 "
William 7 "
John 4 "
Does this ring any bell for some one, I know they came to England to live, they settled in Lancashire I believe. I no nothing of this side of my family,it would be so nice to find out about them. With regards Jean N

Mara's in NY

SYanchisin — 2010-08-10 20:23:38Z

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone can look up an obit for Dennis Mara, d. 1870? Syracuse, NY area and Kathryn Hassett Mara d. bet 1870 and 1880 I think. Children include: Michael.

Thanks so much!
Sue

Re: Mara's of Syracuse NY

SYanchisin — 2010-08-10 20:20:52Z

I'm not sure if there's a connection but maybe since they were all in the Syracuse area.

Re: re Mara surname

BelindaNeilson — 2010-07-23 07:06:41Z

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the prompt reply. The William who died in Kyogle was John and Ellen's grandson. His father was William also and had a twin brother named Michael. I would love to hear more about your Mara connection. John Mara was my husband (Michael John Baxter)'s gt gt grandfather. His gt grandfather was William (twin of Michael), grandson of Ernest Mara and son of Mary Clare Mara. Please email me offline at bels@netspace.net.au.
Cheers,
Bel

Mara/Omara/Omeara-Colorado-Ne.

DebbieCenter75 — 2010-07-21 07:38:54Z

Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, CO, 10 Mar 1949

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ROSE MUTCHIE

Services were held for Mrs. Rose Mutchie, former resident of Holyoke and Phillips County, last Saturday morning from the St. Patrick Church in Holyoke. Mrs. Mutchie passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.B. Hyland, at Hemingford, Nebraska on March 2, at the age of 79.

The following is a life history of Mrs. Mutchie:

Rose Catherine Omeara was born in Hollandtown, Wisconsin, November 27, 1869. She lost both parents when very young, and grew to womanhood with an aunt in Dawson County, Nebraska. She was married there to Felix Mutchie, April 27, 1887. To this union were born six sons and two daughters, all of whom survive.

Mr. and Mrs. Mutchie came as pioneers in a covered wagon train to Phillips County, Colorado in October of 1906. They lived on a homestead northwest of Holyoke where they were active as prominent farmers and also in all social activities of the community. They moved to Holyoke in 1920 where they made their home until Mr. Mutchie's death, March 17, 1927. Mrs. Mutchie then went to Lincoln where she lived for several years. Since 1942 she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Marie Hyland of Hemingford, Nebraska where she passed away March 2, 1949.

Surviving are William of Holyoke, George and Lawrence of Haxtun, Ralph of Pueblo, Lester of Lincoln, Mildred Williams of Denver, Marie Hyland of Hemingford, Nebraska, and Leonard of Avondale, Colorado. There are 21 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. One grandson was killed in World War II. Her only brother, John Omeara, passed away in Omaha last week. One sister, Mrs. Julia Mutchie, lives at Ogallala, Nebraska.

Mrs. Mutchie was always a devoted mother and homemaker, and a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. A Royal Neighbor since 1916, a past president of the Holyoke American Legion auxiliary, and the St. Patrick's Altar society.

Out of town people here to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mutchie, of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mutchie, of Avondale, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Nate Williams of Denver; Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Hyland, of Hemingford; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mutchie, of Pueblo; Mr. and Mrs. Gale Price and daughter, of Hemingford; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mutchie, of Grant, Nebraska; Mrs. Julia Mutchie of Ogallala; Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts and family of Hemingford; Mr. and Mrs. William Fredricks and family of Alliance; Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Del Harte, Texas; Gale Mutchie of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Berly Mutchie of Atwood.

Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Radford Funeral home of Haxtun and interment was in the Holyoke Cemetery.

Re: re Mara surname

christinecooper383 — 2010-07-21 04:40:15Z

Hi Bel, My GG father was Patrick Mara of Tenterfield, his parents were Patrick Mara and Mary Driscoll. Patrick snr parents were John Mara and Ellen O'Donnelland as far as I can work out that is the same John Mara who emigrated to Australia from India and originally Golden Cashell Tipperary.I hav'nt a lot of information as I too have not long started. I do have an obituary from The Tenterfield Star for a William Mara who died in Kyogle. Don't know where he comes in. Some Mara's buried in Tenterfield cemetary. Chris

Re: re Mara surname

DebbieCenter75 — 2010-07-19 20:50:15Z

I bet that was just great.No I'm not Debbie O'Mara.My ancestor is Ann O'Mara,She married John McNamara.Had My Grandmother Sarah.you can find them at familysearch.com 1880 census in woodriver,Ne.with family.and next to them is Wm.omarrah wife eliz.kids rose,julia,and john.then Thomas and margaret.I dont know if they are cousins or siblings.
All these posts are very familiar even the "burke" "kelly" I know they all hook up.recently I got an old picture of a John O'Mara,He was pretty old also.I also got some other ones but can't ID. the people.Any pics.anybody?

Re: re Mara surname

bels_1 — 2010-07-19 05:17:30Z

Hi Kim,

I have just started researching the Mara's in Tenterfield and found your posting. I have discovered that we are related to Alice's family (earlier postings here) and wondered how you were going with your research. Our Mara lot came from Golden in Tipperary too. John Mara was in the British military in India before coming to Australia. Hoping to hear from you
Regards,
Bel

Re: Mara

bels_1 — 2010-07-19 05:11:22Z

Hi Alice,
I found your very old posting re John Mara and family. I have only just started researching my husband's family and don't know a lot but would love to share what I do know. Your gt grandmother Ellen was a sister to my husbands gt grandfather William b.30 May 1859, Tenterfield.
Hoping to hear from you
Cheers,
Bel

Re: Mara's of Syracuse NY

itwoman — 2010-06-26 19:22:12Z

I am also looking for Mara connections in Syracuse (or Geddes). My grandmother (the Mara) invented history occasionally, so it's difficult to sort fact from fiction.

She married Fred Haas and the Haas' are buried at St. Agnes.
I believe that Martin worked in the salt works and in later years he had a farm on Fay Road in Syracuse/Geddes. I have been trying to find My grandmother's brother, whose name has been spelled many ways: Rhodie, Rhody etc.

Here was an earlier post of mine:
Searching for information on Martin Marra b. 1838 in Ireland. (Family name recorded as Marra or Mara)

In 1900 lived in Geddes N.Y. His daughter, Mary Ellen Mara (Haas) was my grandmother. Her mother was Mary Brooks, b. ? in Ireland. Mary Brooks must have died in N.Y.in the 1870's. Mary Brooks and Martin Marra had three children: Rhody b. 1866 in Ireland; Mary Ellen b. 1871 in Syracuse; Patrick b. 187?.

By 1900, Martin was married to Bridgette ?, b. Ireland and they were married ca. 1880.

I suspect many of these folks are buried in St. Agnes cemetery in Syracuse.

Thanks.

F. Batchelor
Storrs, CT.

Mara's of Syracuse NY

SYanchisin — 2010-06-22 20:18:19Z

I'm hoping someone can help with some info on any relatives of my line...
Michael Mara B.Jan 1836 Ireland
+ Rosa (Rose)B.1834 Ireland D.2/14/1914 St. Agnes Cemetary
Mary E. Mara B.1864? NY D.4/11/1933 St. Agnes Cemetary
+ Frederick Farmer D.8/12/1945 St. Agnes Cemetary
1.Marion Farmer B.10/16/1893
+ William J. Lawless - 11 Children
2.Howard Farmer B.5/9/1895
3.Raymond Farmer B.3/28/1897
4.Frederick H. Farmer B.8/7/1901
5.Fleta Joan Farmer B.8/7/1901
6.Robert F.Farmer B.10/15/1907
Sarah Mara B.1865 NY D.12/28/1952 St. Agnes Cemetary
Kitty(Kate)Mara B.1868 NY D.12/10/1943 St. Agnes Cemetary
Dennis Mara B.1873 NY D.1893 St. Agnes Cemetary
Josephine Mara B.1876 NY D.1886 St. Agnes Cemetary

Thanks!

Re: MARA

christinecooper383 — 2010-04-14 04:50:12Z

my decendants were Dennis Mara married Ellen Rogan, 2 John Mara married Ellen O'Donnell 1841, 3 Patrick Mara born 1856 married Mary Driscoll 1879,4 patrick mara born 1884 married Janet Boston, 5 Florence Mara married Clive Winterton.John and Ellen came to australia from india between 1851 and 1856, both died and are buried in the Tenterfield cemetery.

Re: MARA

christinecooper383 — 2010-04-12 05:31:10Z

Hi Alice, I think your decendants are also mine, my GG was patrick Mara who died in Tenterfield 1967.The earliest Mara's I have are Dennis Mara who married Ellen Rogan and who had a son John born 1821 who married Ellen O'Donnell. Regards

MARA/BROWN Marriage, Ireland

Hugh3630 — 2010-01-05 22:36:54Z

Looking for information on the family of Bridget Mara and Michael Brown who married about 1841 in the Diocese of Killaloe, Ireland. I believe they had a son Richard Brown born about 1842 in Co. Tipperary.
Hugh Brown

hugh.brown@sympatico.ca

Tipperary Mara Family

streitca — 2009-10-18 02:08:57Z

My great great grandmother was Mary Mara married to James Kennedy of Coorevin, Borrisokane, Tipperary, Ireland. This much I know: James and Mary had several children between 1834 and 1857 including my my great grandfather Bartholomew born in 1856. I have baptism info on all of the children, but my question relates to the Mara family and how Mary fits in to that. Does anyone have info on the Mara's of Tipperary?
Thanks!
Cathy

Re: TIMOTHY MARA/ANNE CRAFFEY

kapecolleen — 2009-08-04 02:17:21Z

I am related through marriage to the Mara's. Timothy's uncle Michael was married to my gg grandmother Bridget Healy Hurley. First husband died in the Civil War, Michael her second husband was also in the War. He arrived in Worcester before John Timothy's father. I would love to compare notes. Helen

Re: TIM MARA

kapecolleen — 2009-08-04 02:11:47Z

I hope this finds you as it has been a long time. I am connected through marriage to your Timothy's uncle. Michael Mara brother of John (Timothy's father). Michael was the second husband of my gg grandmother. I am currently researching this family in Worcester. I'm trying to find where my gg Bridget Healy came from. I suspected Killorglin, which is not far from Caherciveen. I have found out a fair amount about Mara's in this quest.I would love to compare notes. Thanks,Helen

Mara of Sarnia m Fawcett of Cornwall Ont. 1945

gennotes — 2009-02-13 20:29:16Z

Mara of Sarnia m Fawcett of Cornwall Ont. 1945

Classification: Query
Surnames: Mara Fawcett Hurly Valade
Any connections to Mara family? Sharing notes on
these cousins.
would like any other information on them.

Mary Elizabeth Fawcett, d/o George D Fawcett & Mary Ellen Valade, married Frederick Joseph Mara of Sarnia, s/o Frederick William Mara and Margaret Hurly, witn: G A & Anita Fawcett, E J Banebrick, 29 Aug 1945

Frederick Joseph Mara b Jul 1904 per 1911 census Lambton West / 55 Point Edward

Mary Elizabeth 11 Jan 1909, Roxborough Stormont
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MARA Vivian E and Alvin C

t42Moore — 2008-12-22 18:56:29Z

MARA Vivian E and Alvin C

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 198,993 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

James Joseph Mara (1880-1941) Concord, MA

mckennamets — 2008-08-26 14:19:49Z

James Joseph Mara was my great Grandfather, He married Annie J. Bradley Nov 10, 1898 in Arlington, MA.
He was the son of Mark Mara of Ireland and Catherine Keating of Concord MA. Any further information on any
of this line would be appreciated. Please contact me at mckennamets@yahoo.com

John Mara

John_Prideaux — 2008-07-22 02:13:11Z

I find a John Mara, b: 1836 Ireland residing at the home of Sewall and Nancy Tapley per 1850 US Census, Frankfort, Waldo, Maine.
Can you identify trace connection between John and the Tapleys?
Thanks

Re: canada mara's

huntingkimbo — 2008-07-12 06:02:34Z

My Grandmother was Agnes Viola Elizabeth Maud Mara, sister to William James Mara and daughter to Thomas Mara and Annie S. Allen Mara Carr. She married James Bruce Hayes and my Mother was Catharene Helen Hayes Wangler.

I'm just starting on a Family Tree and do not have any information on my Great Grandfather Mara. I would appreciate any information you might find.

Thank you,

Kim S Wangler Chapman

Re: Eugene Mara - California and Nevada

th_golden — 2008-06-11 20:51:11Z

Thank you so very much! This explains where Tump Winston came from! I am still trying to track my grandfather from Nevada in the early 1900's to California in the early 1930's.

Your assitance has been invaluable

Re: re Mara surname

Alice_Tinker — 2008-05-13 05:35:09Z

Kim could you please email me
regards Alice

Re: re Mara surname

Alice_Tinker — 2008-05-13 05:31:09Z

Hello again Kim could you please email me re. Tipperary Maras'.

Mara, Joy Nelson (OBIT PA 1-18-2008)

obituary33b — 2008-02-29 22:32:31Z

source: The Hanover, PA - Evening Sun 1-18-2008
Deceased: Mara, Joy Nelson (OBIT PA 1-18-2008)
wife of Dr. Richard T. Mara
Age of Deceased: 83
Death date: 1-17-2008
Last Address: Gettysburg, PA
Date of Birth: not listed
Place of Birth: not listed

No relation to the deceased
For a FREE copy of full obit send email to: Bob
obituary@crosskeysvillage.net

Re: Mary & James Mara's Reward of Merit 1872

oinker132 — 2008-01-17 07:06:16Z

Amanda,
Thank you for your reply. I have found the family these things belong to and I have already sent them. You said you just started your research, let me give you a little tip about this hobby.....don't give out info on "living" relatives without knowing just who your talking to. If you need some guiedence, let me know. I'll help. I will tell you this, I was just starting to search my ancestry so I googled the name but mistakingly misspelled it. Lo and behold there was the sister to my g-grandmother right there in front of me. I would never have found her other wise! Also, search images...I found the brother of my grandmother that way. Good luck.
Joyce

Re: Mary & James Mara's Reward of Merit 1872

mandamara03 — 2008-01-17 02:24:05Z

Hi my name is Amanda Mara and I am part of the mara Family. I just started getting interested in this. I would love to see what you have! email me back I am located in Fort Worth Texas

Re: Eugene Mara - California and Nevada

ALAFERRY — 2007-04-06 19:00:40Z

I am not related to the family but am doing some research on them and other relatives. Here is what I have found so far. It gets a little complicated by the names changes.

Eugene Mara born October 1843 [per 1900 Nevada census} in Missouril.

He married Eva Stewart in 1867 in Carson City, Nevada.
[Her father was Wellington Stewart, a Lawyer, and her mother was Sarah.]

Eugene and Eva had two children. [newspaper acounts show other babies born but died so I am listing only living children]
Lena/Helen M. born April 1878 [1900 Nevada Census. Theron G. Mara born 2 December 1879 in Nevada. He was named after his grandfather [Theron B. Winston] but used the name "Tump" and the California death index lists him as such.
Reno Evening Gazette newspaper 1921 October 20
Theron Winston Mara, whom his friends know betters as "Tump" arrived from Sacramento last Saturday to spend his vacation with his mother, Mrs. Eva Stewart Mara, and his sister, Mrs. W.P. Epstine.

The newspapers mention that in 1902 he was connected with the Carson City, Nevada prison before going to Sacramento.

Lena/Helena Mara married William Paul Epstine.

Reno Evening Gazette 1919 March 17 page 2
Carson City, Mar. 17. The death of Eugene Mara, while not unexpected, came after all as a shock to his family and friends. In spite of his threescore years and ten he was a young man in appearance and thoughts and no one ever dreamed of classing him as an elderly man. Full of humor and dry wit he was always sought by younger people and this helped to keep him young. In 1917, he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding. Besides his widow, a daughter, Mrs. W. P. Epstine and a son, Theron Winston Mara, survive him.

Reno Evening Gazette 1922 August 17 page 5
Carson, Aug 17.Funeral Servies for Mrs. Eva Mara, who died at her home here last night after a residence since 1859, will be held tomorrow and the remains will be shipped to Oakland, Cal., for cremation. As Eva Stewart, Mrs. Mara was one the first white girls to arrive in Carson. A daughter, Mrs. Willam Epstine; a son Tump Mara, and two sisters, Mrs. Glick and Mrs. Bryant, of San Diego, Surving. All were with her when death came.
{it is noted in other articles that Eva Stewart was once the sweetheart of Samuel L. Clemens {Mark Twain} but didn't like his antics and married Eugene Mara.

Reno Evening Gazette 1922 August 15 page 5
Mrs. Eva Stewart Mara, one of the first three young ladies in Carson City and a person friend of Mark Twain, lies at the point of death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.P. Epstine. Her son and his wife, her sisters and her daughter are with her constantly.

You can find the Mara family in the Nevada Census records.
1870 in Carson City, Nevada. Eugene 26, a plasterer and Eva 24 keeping house.

1880 has them in Nevada Carson City. Eugene is 36, Eva is 34 and Lena is age 2 and Theron is age 6 months.

1900 Carson City, Nevada. Eugene is 56 born Oct 1843, Eva L is 54 born Sept 1845 and Helen M 22/single born April 1879

1910 Carson City Nevada. Eugne is listed in error as 55 and wife is listed as Lucy E age 63 along with Tump W. 30 and single. Tump is a gas maker at the gas works.

Here is how the name "Theron Winston" came to be.
Theron B. Winston married Mary Ellen Stewart Curry Winston. They had three children. Laura E. Winston [about 1868], Theron G. [born about 1872 in Nevada] and a son named Sharon M. born March 1874.

Mary Ellen was first married to Curry and widowed then married Winston.

Eva [Evelyn] was the sister to Mary Ellen Stewart Curry Winston.

Here is the history of the name: Theron B, the father and Theron G. Winston, his son. Then came along her sister Eva Stewart Mara and named her son Theron Winston Mara.
I know it sounds a little confusing but that is what I have found in the newspapers and census records. I am a docent at the Nevada Historical Society and do historical research for them.

You can view Nevada census records from 1860 to 1920 by going to their website: www.nevadaculture.org some of the names are slight misspelled though.

Hope this helps, Regards, Arline in Nevada

Re: Mara's to NY

joemara_1 — 2007-04-02 16:56:00Z

My great grandfather was John O' Mara, who arrived in New York about 1851. He had two brothers, David and Patrick, who we have had no contact with. I believe they arrived on a ship named the Barque Elizabeth. He emmigrated to Iowa, then to Nebraska.

O'Meara Family in Milltown Cemetery, Co. Kerry, Ireland

biermajw1 — 2006-11-21 11:05:08Z

I am seeking information on the following family buried in the Milltown Cemetery which is located near Lissvane Road, Milltown, Co. Kerry, Ireland.:

Mary O’Meara, wife of James, died 14 June 1946

Their sons Patrick O’Meara, died 14 July 1936

John O’Meara, died 12 Sept. 1940

James O’Meara died 18 June 1951 (or 1961?).

This family was known to Pauline McSweeney, Con Hogan & Johnny Surgent who live in the neighborhood.

Best wishes,

John Bierman

Dayton, Ohio
biermajw@notes.udayton.edu

Mary & James Mara's Reward of Merit 1872

2006-10-31 02:21:09Z

I have come across some (what I think are) important papers that need to be in the hands of "the family" from which they came. I have one "Reward of Merit" for James Mara that is dated Dec 31, 1872. I also have five for Mary Mara dated for 1872 and 1873. They had the same teacher....R. Allison. Of this family I know that Mary (Mollie) Mara married Harry Keevil. They had a son (Mara Thomas Keevil) who made their lives in Syracuse, Missouri. If you are from this family, please contact me. These papers need to be in your hands, not mine. Just a note....within all these papers are quite a few (tons actually) of letters back and forth not just with family but with boyfriend/later husband in WW2. Too much "family" information gets lost this way! There is also a DAR application that has loads of info on it. Thanks for your time.....and in return....if anyone out there runs across parents of Pauline Dahlke (b. 1852 Germany) who married William Wolf (who changed his name to Welke upon immigration in 1877) PLEASE BY ALL MEANS LET ME KNOW!!!