Re: Theodore M. Meehan (1907-1954) Chicago, IL
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In reply to:
Sheila Meehan (1952-2008) Chicago, IL
Charlene Reinhart 5/30/08
Herald (Arlington Heights, Illinois)
State City Newspaper Date
theodore meehanIllinoisArlington HeightsHerald3 Jun 1954
Theodore M. Meehan
Funeral mass for Theodore M.
Meehan, late resident at 121 S.
Pine st., Arlington Heights, was
held at 10 a.m. June 1 at Our
Lady of the Wayside Catholic
church with Rev. Harold O’Hara
officiating.Interment, St, Mary’s
cemetery, Buffalo Grove.
Born in 1907, Mr. Meehan died
May 28 in St. Joseph hospital, El-
gin.He was an employee of the
Benjamin Electric company and
a member of Our Lady of the
Wayside Holy Name society and
The Catholic Order of Foresters,
St. Mary’s Court No. 935.He had
been a resident of Arlington
Heights for 13 years.He is sur-
vived by his wife, Elizabeth, three
children.James, Michael and
Sheila, his father James Meehan
and the following sisters and
brothers, Agnes Scobey, Bernard,
Thomas, Margaret Meehan, Sister
Mary Alban O.S.F., James Jr.,
Elizabeth Leider, John, Catherine
Palmer and Robert.
Rosary services were held at
the Lauterburg and Oehler chapel
at 8 p.m. May 31.
Descendant chart
1 James Meehan, b. abt. 1875-76
n. Elizabeth Collett b. abt. 1881-82
2 Agnes Scobey nee Meehan b. 1902
2 Bernard P Meehan b. 1903
2 Thomas J Meehan b. 1904-05
2 Margaret Meehan b. 1907
2 Sister Mary Alban O.S.F. b. 1909
2 James Meehan Jr. b. 1910
2 Elizbaeth Leider nee Meehan b. 1911
2 John Meehan b. 1915
2 Catherine Palmer nee Meehan b. 1916-17
2 Robert Meehan b.1923
2 Theodore M. Meehan b. 1907
Elizabeth Tossman
3 James Meehan
3 Michael Meehan
3 Sheila Meehan
In the 1930 United States Federal Census, living at 1391 Oakwood Avenue, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1930 (City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relation
James Mechan [James Meehan] Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1876IowaHead(Painter, Houses)
Elizabeth MechanJames Maine, Cook, IL abt 1881Wife
Agnes MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1902Daughter
Bernard P MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1903Son
Thomas J MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1905Son
Theodore MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1908Son
James MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1910Son
Elizabeth MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1911Daughter
John MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1915Son
Catherine MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1917Daughter
Robert MechanJames, Elizabeth Maine, Cook, IL abt 1923Son
Household Members: Name Age
James Mechan 54
Elizabeth Mechan 49
Agnes Mechan 28
Bernard P Mechan 27
Thomas J Mechan 25
Theodore Mechan 22
James Mechan 20
Elizabeth Mechan 19
John Mechan 15
Catherine Mechan 13
Robert Mechan 7
In the 1920 United States Federal Census, living on Oakwood Ave., I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1920 (City,County,State) Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Race Relation
James Mechan Sr. [James Meehan Sr.]Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1875 Ireland White Head(Imigrated in 1904, Naturalized in 1909, )
Elizabeth MechanJames Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1882 Iowa White Wife
Agnes MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1902 Illinois White Daughter
Bernard MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1903 Illinois White Son
Thomas MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1904 Illinois White Son
Margaret MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1907 Illinois White Daughter
Theadore MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1907 Illinois White Son
Clara MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1909 Illinois White Daughter
James Mechan Jr.James, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1910 Illinois White Son
Elizabeth MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1911 Illinois White Daughter
John MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1915 Illinois White Son
Cathrine MechanJames, Elizabeth Des Plaines, Cook, Illinois abt 1916 Illinois White Daughter
Household Members: Name Age
James Mechan 45
Elizabeth Mechan 38
Agnes Mechan 18
Bernard Mechan 17
Thomas Mechan 16
Margaret Mechan 13
Theadore Mechan 13
Clara Mechan 11
James Mechan 10
Elizabeth Mechan 9
John Mechan 5
Cathrine Mechan 3 1/12
In the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, I found:
Name Birth Date Race Birthplace Registration Place (City, County, State)
James P Meehan 1 Mar 1875 WhiteNot Stated, Cook, IL
He is a painter at St. Mary's School in Des Plaines.
In the 1910 United States Federal Census, living on Oakwood Avenue, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1910 (City,County,State) Birth Year Birthplace Relation
James P Meehan Elizabeth L Maine, Cook, IL abt 1874 Ireland Head(Immigrated in 1894, Painter, House)
Elizabeth L Meehan James P Maine, Cook, IL abt 1881 Iowa Wife(Married 1 time, Married 8 years, 7 children/7 alive)
Agnes J Meehan James P, Elizabeth L Maine, Cook, IL abt 1902 Illinois Daughter
Bernhardt M Meehan James P, Elizabeth L Maine, Cook, IL abt 1903 Illinois Son
Thomas J Meehan James P, Elizabeth L Maine, Cook, IL abt 1904 Illinois Son
Margaret M Meehan James P, Elizabeth L Maine, Cook, IL abt 1906 Illinois Daughter
Theodore M Meehan James P, Elizabeth L Maine, Cook, IL abt 1907 Illinois Son
Clara A Meehan James P, Elizabeth L Maine, Cook, IL abt 1908 Illinois Daughter
James J Meehan James P, Elizabeth L Maine, Cook, IL abt 1909 Illinois Son
Household Members: Name Age
James P Meehan 36
Elizabeth L Meehan 29
Agnes J Meehan 8
Bernhardt M Meehan 7
Thomas J Meehan 6
Margaret M Meehan 4
Theodore M Meehan 3
Clara A Meehan 2
James J Meehan 6/12
In the 1900 United States Federal Census, living at Alexian Brothers Hospital on Racine Avenue, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1900 (City,County,State) Birth Year Birthplace Race Relation
James MeehanChicago Ward 20, Cook, Illinois abt 1875IrelandWhite(3/1875, 25, Immigrated in 1895, Painter)
In the 1900 United States Federal Census, living at Alexian Brothers Hospital on Racine Avenue, I found:
Name Parent or spouse names Home in 1900 (City,County,State) Birth Year Birthplace Race Relation
Baptist M ColletMaine, Cook, Illinois abt 1832GermanyWhite Head(Immigrated in 1852, Tailor)
Mick ColletMaine, Cook, Illinois abt 1868IllinoisWhite Son
John ColletMaine, Cook, Illinois abt 1869IllinoisWhite Son
J B ColletMaine, Cook, Illinois abt 1877IllinoisWhite Son
Tony ColletMaine, Cook, Illinois abt 1878IowaWhite Son
Lizzie ColletMaine, Cook, Illinois abt 1881IowaWhite Daughter
Michael ColletMaine, Cook, Illinois abt 1883IowaWhite Son
Household Members: Name Age
Baptist M Collet 68
Mick Collet 32
John Collet 31
J B Collet 23
Tony Collet 22
Lizzie Collet 19
Michael Collet 17
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900
Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
MEEHAN, JAMES PCOLLETT, ELIZABETH1901-05-01/324992COOK
In the 1880 United States Census, I found:
NameRelation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
B. Matthias COLLETSelfMMaleW48PRUSSIATailor And P. M.FRANCEPRUSSIA
Mariah COLLETWifeMFemaleW41PRUSSIAKeeping HousePRUSSIAPRUSSIA
Matthias COLLETSonSMaleW15ILPRUSSIAPRUSSIA
Nicholas COLLETSonSMaleW13ILAt SchoolPRUSSIAPRUSSIA
John COLLETSonSMaleW11ILAt SchoolPRUSSIAPRUSSIA
Annie COLLETDauSFemaleW10ILAt SchoolPRUSSIAPRUSSIA
J. Baptiste COLLETSonSMaleW4ILPRUSSIAPRUSSIA
Antonie COLLETSonSMaleW2IAPRUSSIAPRUSSIA
Source Information:
Census Place Washington, Chickasaw, Iowa
Family History Library Film1254332
NA Film NumberT9-0332
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