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I am continuing to hope that someone has some ancestor information on John D McGuire. I have that he and Elizabeth Wallace (both from Ireland) lived in Fall River, Bristol Co., Mass. She died 12 Dec 1875. They had 7 children.
He was a member of St. Mary's Church/Cathedral in Fall River, MA.
21 Sep 1885 John married Elizabeth Smith. They had no children.
John D died 16 Feb 1899 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Mass.
Here are the notes that I have put together for John. If any of this sounds familiar, or you feel you can help me out, I would appreciate any information. Thank you.
Now, per my subject line, here are my notes:
Lot 130, 3rd Avenue in North Burial Grounds, Fall River, MA.
Birthdate from the 1880 US Census, MASS, Bristol Co., Fall River, MA, District 3.
In the 1860 US Census, Massachusetts, Bristol Co., Fall River, Ward 1, the last name was spelled Magnires.
In the Fall River, Massachusetts City Directories, 1889-91 Record:
Name: John D. McGuire
Location: house 7 John
Occupation: laborer
Year: 1890
City: Fall River
State: MA
We just came across a John D. McGuire (in his 30s) in the MA Army in 1863.
He mustered out in 1865 at Fairfax County Courthouse, VA.
9 Massachusetts Infantry
Rank in: Pvt / Rank out: Pvt
Alternate name: John Maguire
Information from the tombstones in North Burial Ground, Fall River, MA:
McGUIRE
John D. McGuire, Died Feb. 16, 1899, aged 79 years
Elizabeth, his wife, Died Dec. 15, 1875, aged 44 years
(back)
Mary J., Died Aug. 19, 1877, aged 21 years
Patrick J., Died Oct. 31, 1877, aged 27 years
James C., Died Aug. 31, 1895, aged 38 years
Children of John D. & Elizabeth McGuire
IN THE 1850 CENSUS FROM FALL RIVER, BRISTOL CO., MA the spelling is John McGuyre.
VERY IMPORTANT!! John & Elizabeth McGuire were living in Fall River on 24 AUG 1850. This means that by the 24th of August in 1850 Patrick was already 1-year old. So, he was born in 1849 in Ireland. 6 SEP 07 update! It seems that from the obituary below, John D lived in Fall River, MA since 1840. He must have just missed the census, or was not the head of a household, and so not listed.
Obituary from February 17, 1899 (Fall River newspaper):
John D. McGuire, one of the early Irish settlers of this city, died yesterday at his home on John street after a brief illness. Deceased was a native of King's County, Ireland, but had spent about all his life in this city, having resided here since the year 1840. For many years he was employed as a dyer in the Jesse Eddy Woolen mills, but some years ago he retired from the active pursuits of life. His interest in affairs of the day never flagged, however, and he always kept abreast of the times. He was widely known throughout the city, having formed an extensive circle of acquaintances in his long residence here. He was one of the pioneer Catholics in this city and was an active worker of St. Mary's parish in co-operation with the late Rev. Edward Murphy. He was present and participated in the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the present St. Mary's church. He possessed all the qualities which go to make the ideal citizen. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his departure. The children are Mrs. James Daly, T.C. McGuire, the well known clothier, and John McGuire. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon. A requiem high mass will be sung for the repose of his soul tomorrow morning at St. Mary's church.
And, another obituary...
The funeral of John D. McGuire took place from his late residence on John street Sunday afternoon and there was a large attendance of relatives and friends at the services. The remains were taken to St. Mary's church, where services were held and an eulogy preached by Rev. M.J. McCabe. Interment was at the North Burial ground. The pall bearers were old friends of the deceased, Dennis Garvey, James Biglin, David Smith, and Jerome Geagan. At the church, Thomas B. Connelley sang a bass solo, "I Am Waiting." The floral display was a beautiful one, and included the following: Large stand crescent and sickle from Thomas C. McGuire; pillow with word "Husband" from the widow of the deceased; basket from J.E. McGuire; large ivy cross with violets from Mr. and Mrs. James Daily; ivy wreath from David Smith; handsome bunch of pinks from M. Wordell and wife; pillow with word "Grandpa" from children of T.C. McGuire. A long line of carriages followed the remains to the cemetery. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Gorman & Sullivan.
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