Thomas Joseph Foley

Other Events:

• Residence: 1861, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1871, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Residence:
Journal of the House of Assembly - Newfoundland - 1862 Page 114
Shipwrecked Crews Relief 1861 - April 12: Swift, Callahan master, lost at Point of Feather, 7th April: Thomas Foley, Andrew Haley and Michael Brian to go home to Caplin Bay from St. John's. £0 15 0.

Residence:
Lovell's 1871 Directory - Foley Thomas, fisherman.

Buried:
Given the timeframe of his death, it is likely that Thomas is buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Ferryland.

Died:
His wife's death notice in the St. John's newspapers in 1890 indicates that Thomas had predeceased her.

Thomas married Mary Healey Abt 1857, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Mary (daughter of Edward "Ned" Healey and Johanna Malone) was born Abt 1828, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 24 Jan 1890, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 26 Jan 1890, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 23 May 1892, Boston, Massacheutts, United States
• Census: 1900, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Census: 1910, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Census: 1920, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Census: 1930, Plainville, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Birth:
His headstone says he was born in 1862.

Immigration:
An immigration record shows that Edward Foley sailed from St. John's on the ship Carthaginian and arrived at Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 23 May 1892. On the same day, another immigration record shows that Edward Foley, born in 1858 in Newfoundland, entered Boston, Massachusetts, United States, sailing from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on the ship Worcester.

Census:
In the 1900 US Census, it appears that Edward, his wife Mary, and his sisters Flora and Katheren (sic) were all living in the same household in Bristol, Connecticut. It was recorded that Edward moved to the US in 1892, Mary in 1893, and both Flora and Katheren arrived there in 1895.

Census:
In the 1910 US Census, Edward and Mary lived at Jacob St. in Bristol, Connecticut with an adopted daughter named Lillian. Contrary to the 1900 US Census, this census states that Edward entered the US in 1896.

Census:
In the 1920 US Census, the surname was recorded as Fouley or Fowley, likely due to its phonetic rendering in the Irish Newfoundland dialect. Their adopted daughter, Lillian, was still living with them. Some of the given information was incorrect, possibly given by Lillian. It states that Edward was born in Newfoundland but Mary was born in Nova Scotia. It gives their immigration years as 1885 and 1886 respectively. The family was still living on Jacob St.

Census:
Edward, Mary and Lillian were recorded as living together on Maple St. in Plainsville in 1930. Lillian, recorded as being single, gave her age as 27 years. She was a nurse at a hospital (unspecified). However, it appears that Lillian M. Foley, a registered nurse, was recorded again in the same census, at the New Britain Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.

Buried:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160083429/edward-foley: accessed 06 August 2023), memorial page for Edward Foley (1862?1937), Find a Grave Memorial ID 160083429, citing Saint Joseph Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by C Greer (contributor 47180683).

Edward married Mary A. Power 24 Nov 1897, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Mary was born Aug 1861, Newfoundland; died 17 Dec 1933, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried Abt 19 Dec 1933, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Census: 1910, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Census: 1920, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Residence: 1923 - 1924, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Census:
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T623 135; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 122.

Household of John J. and Bridget Foley - North Main Street.

John J. Foley - Head - May 1861 - 39 - marr. 9 yrs. - b. Nfld - entered the U.S. in 1889 - Laborer (clocks)
Bridget Foley - Wife - Mar 1867 - 33 - marr. 9 yrs. - b. Nfld - entered the U.S. in 1891
Mary Foley - Dau. - Mar 1892 - 8 - b. Connecticut
Ellen Foley - Dau. - Aug 1893 - 6 - b. Connecticut
Catherine Foley - Dau. - Aug 1894 - 5 - b. Connecticut
John J. Foley - Son - Nov 1898 - 1 - b. Connecticut
Esther Foley - Dau - Nov 1899 - 7/12 - b. Connecticut

Both John and Bridget said their parents were born in Newfoundland. The census also indicated that they had a total of seven children, with five still living at that time. They were residing in the same house as John and Mary E. Johnston, however, this wasn't John Johnston from Caplin Bay.

Census:
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T624_130; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 1235.

In the 1910 US Census, the Foley family are shown as living at 91 Matthew Street in Bristol, CT. They had been married for 20 years and had had 14 children, 10 of whom were still living. John and Bridget indicated that they had entered the US, from Newfoundland, in 1888 and 1890 respectively. John was employed as a hardner in a Bell Shop. Ellen (a finisher) and Catherine (a marker) were employed in a stickyard (stockyard??).

Household Members: Name Age
John J Foley 49
Bridget M Foley 43
Ellen F Foley 16
Catherine J Foley 15
John J Foley 11
Edward J Foley 9
Jane F Foley 8
Florence M Foley 7
Veronica F Foley 5
Joseph H Foley 4
Mary M Foley 3
Luke M Foley 1 2/12

Census:
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T625_180; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 1073.

In the 1920 census , John & Bridge(t) Foley are shown as living at 98 Divinity St. in Bristol, Connecticut. John was a labourer in a ball bearing factory. Both of them indicated they had entered the US in 1890, and John was shown as becoming a naturalized citizen in 1906.

Household Members:
Name Age Born
John Foley 59 Newfoundland
Bridge Foley 53 Newfoundland
Edward Foley 19 Connecticut
Irene Foley 17 Connecticut
Florence Foley 16 Connecticut
Veronica Foley 15 Connecticut
Joseph Foley 14 Connecticut
Mary Foley 12 Connecticut
Luke Foley 11 Connecticut

Residence:
Connecticut City Directories
Source: Bristol, Plainville, and Terryville Directory, 1923. New Haven, Conn.: Price and Lee, 1923. Page 246 - Bristol Street Guide Divinity 315 - Foley John

Source: Bristol, Plainville, and Terryville Directory, 1924. New Haven, Conn.: Price and Lee, 1924. Page 277 - Bristol Street Guide Divinity 315 - Foley John

John married Bridget M. "Bridge" Rossiter Abt 1891, United States. Bridget (daughter of John "Jack" Rossiter and Ellen Boland) was born Abt Mar 1867, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 9 Jan 1929, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried Abt 11 Jan 1929, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Birth:
In the 1900 US Census, it was stated that Flora was born in Mar. 1863 in Newfoundland.

Census:
In the 1900 US Census, Flora (and her sister Catherine) was living with her brother Edward and his family in Bristol, Connecticut.

Died:
There is a 1934 City Directory listing for Flora M. Foley at 11 Wooding St. in Bristol, CT. There are no listings of her name after that year.

Other Events:

• Residence: bet. 1894 and 1897, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1900, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland
• Immigration: 27 Oct 1906, New York, New York, United States
• Census: 1910, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Birth:
Thomas' age given as 36 in his marriage record in 1900. In the 1910 US Census it is stated that he was 42, indicating he was born about 1867. His headstone says he was 47 when he died, again indicating that he was born about 1867.

Residence:
McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory Foley, Thomas - fisherman.
McAlpine's 1898 Directory - Foley, Thomas - fisherman.

Residence:
Voter's List - Caplin Bay - 1900; Thomas Foley

Immigration:
Although Thomas Foley is listed in the 1908 Voter's List for Caplin Bay, the manifest of the SS Rosalind shows that Thomas Foley, a fisherman from Caplin Bay, his wife Elizabeth, and son Patrick sailed from the port of St. John's on October 21, 1906. They entered the US at the port of New York on October 27, 1906.

Both of them indicated they were 40 years old, and Patrick was 5 years old. Their final destination was given as Bristol, Connecticut. Their contact was Thomas' brother, John Foley c/o Luke Rossiter, 94 Vall[e]y Street, Bristol. Thomas is described as being 5'9'' tall, with a fair complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. Elizabeth was 5'4'' tall, with a fair complexion, brown hair and blue eyes.

Census:
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T624_130; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 133; Image: 1276.

Thomas and his family appear in the 1910 US Census living at Maple?? St., Bristol, Connecticut. Thomas and Elizabeth both gave their age as 42. The Census states they had entered the US in 1906. Thomas' occupation is given as a machine cleaner and it appears he was working in a clock factory.

Died:
Age was given as 47 yrs.

Thomas married Elizabeth "Bessie" Kelly 21 Jan 1900, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Elizabeth (daughter of Michael Kelly and Margaret Boland) was born Abt 1865, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 7 Feb 1951, Southington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried Abt 9 Feb 1951, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 10 Jun 1870, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland
• Immigration: 14 Sep 1899, Boston, Massacheutts, United States
• Census: 1900, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Immigration: 8 Apr 1910, Ellis Island, New York, New York, United States

Notes:

Baptism:
The family surname was recorded as Fowley in the baptism record. The priest did not record the date of birth but per tradition, baptisms were usually performed within a few weeks of birth.

Immigration:
An immigration record for 14 Sep 1899 shows Hannah M. Foley arriving in the USA on the La Grande Duchesse "to visit her sisters in Bristol, CT'.

Census:
A record in the 1900 US Census shows that Hannah M. Foley of Newfoundland was in Bristol, CT where she was working as a servant for George H. Hall and family, living at 136 North Street. In this census, she indicated that she had arrived in the US in 1899.

Immigration:
Year: 1910; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 24; Page Number: 95

In 1910, Hannah, age 38, was a passenger on the Rosalind, from St. John's, Newfoundland along with her children Dannie age 5, Eddie age 3, and Mary 6 months. She gave her place of birth as Ferryland and her next of kin in Newfoundland as Mrs. H. Shea, 19 Stevens St., St. John's. She declared that she and her children were joining her husband Joseph Shea, who was already in the US and living at 695 Henry St. in Brooklyn, New York. Also in her 1910 declaration, Hannah indicated she had been in the US before, in 1903. I did not find a record for that year, but another immigration record shows that she did enter the US in 1899 and was working in Bristol, CT per the 1900 Census. We know that she later returned to Newfoundland where she married Joseph Shea in 1902.



Buried:
Burial date per Brooklyn Daily Eagle.

Died:
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle 25 Jan 1951, Thu· Page 15

Johanna married Joseph John Shea 8 Nov 1902, Torbay, Newfoundland. Joseph (son of Daniel Francis Shea and Ellen Tobin) was born Abt 1869, Torbay, Newfoundland; died 6 Dec 1944, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; was buried Abt 8 Dec 1944, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 Mar 1874, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Name:
Although her name was recorded as Catherine Pauline in her baptism record, her first name was sometimes spelled as Katheren or another form in later records.

Catherine married Laurence J. Winters Abt 1904, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Laurence was born Abt 1868, Newfoundland; died Dec 1946, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried Dec 1946, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1929, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Birth:
We have no earlier information for this child but the 1910 US Census indicated she was born about 1899. However, later census information states she was born in Massachusetts, United States in 1903.

Residence:
In the 1930 US Census, Lillian appears to be living with her adoptive parents. However, in the 1929 Directory for the City of Bristol, Lillian M. Foley, under a listing "Nurses - Graduate and Practical" was recorded as living at 74 Forestville Ave. Again, in 1930, under this same category, she was listed as living at 25 Canal St. in the Plainville City Directory.

Ellen married Cornelius "Con" Connelly Yes, date unknown. Cornelius was born 6 Sep 1885, Co. Cork, Ireland; died 23 Jun 1942, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried Abt 26 Jun 1942. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Census:
Catherine's sister, Mary, and brother,Luke, were living with her current family and three children from her first marriage.

Catherine married Richard Sweeney 8 Feb 1927, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Richard was born 13 Jun 1902, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom; died 17 Mar 1967, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Esther appears to have died young since she is not listed in the 1910 US Census.

Notes:

Name:
Transcription error - it appears that 'Irene' was transcribed as 'Jane' in some ancestry.com records.

Irene married Bryce Edward White 3 Aug 1926, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Bryce was born 14 May 1902, Danforth, Washington, Maine, United States; died 20 May 1975, Hollywood, Broward, Florida, United States; was buried Abt 23 May 1975, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Florence married James E. Steadman 4 Nov 1933, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. James was born 1906; died 1986; was buried 1986, Plainville, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Bristol (1925) Directory - Page 127 Foley Veronica, emp EIngCo, h 204 Goodwin

Veronica married John Kaminski 5 Sept 1927, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. John was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Census: 1940, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Census:
In 1930, Mary lived with her sister, Catherine Sweeney.

Census:
In the 1840 US Census, Mary was living with her sister, Florence, and her family.

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Census:
In 1930, Luke lived with his sister, Mary Foley, in the household of their sister, Catherine Sweeney and her family.

Luke — Mary L. Ferren. Mary was born 27 Jun 1913, Cylon, St. Croix, Wisconsin, United States; died 30 Jun 1967, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried Abt 2 Jul 1967, Los Angeles, California, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Mar 1901, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Immigration: 7 Oct 1906, Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Naturalization: 7 Mar 1922, Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Census: 1940, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Military: 16 Feb 1942, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
• Census: 1950, Southington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Census:
The 1940 Census shows a Patrick Foley, born Canada abt. 1901, who was married to Veronica and they had two sons, Thomas, 3 yrs. and Paul, 1 yr.

Military:
The address was updated to show he lived at 155 Mount Vernon Road, Southington, Connecticut. His person of contact was given as Mrs. Veronica Foley.

Census:
Patrick and his family were living in Mount Vernon, Southington, CT when the 1950 Census was taken. His family included his wife, three sons, and his widowed mother, Elizabeth.

Died:
Name:Patrick Foley, SSN:040-01-3694, Last Residence:06010 Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America, Born:6 Mar 1901, Died:Jan 1969.

Patrick married Veronica Josephine Zaceck 28 Sep 1935, Southington, Connecticut, United States. Veronica was born 1912, Connecticut, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Naturalization: 3 Oct 1934, New York, New York, United States
• Census: 1940, New York, Kings, New York, Unired States
• Draft: 1942, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

Notes:

Naturalization:
In Daniel's declaration, he stated that he was an electrician living at 459, 6th St. Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Catherine, and son, Daniel. He said that he was born in Torbay, Newfoundland on 7 Sep. 1904 and that he had moved to Brooklyn, NY on board the Rosalind on 8 Apr. 1910. Although he had filed an intent to become a US citizen on 21 Oct 1927, it appears his application was not granted until seven years later.

Census:
Daniel and his wife, Catherine, and sons Daniel, Ronald, and Lawrence were living on Greene Ave. in Brooklyn when this census was taken.

Draft:
In his declaration made on 16 Feb. 1942, Daniel indicated he was employed at Robins Drydock and Repair Co., Erie Basin, Brooklyn. He was described as being 5' 5" tall, 146 lbs. with a light complexion, brown hair, and gray eyes. He was living at 1448 Greene Ave in Brooklyn but his next of kin was Mrs. Shea at 333 3rd St., Brooklyn.

Daniel married Catherine 30 Jun 1929, Brooklyn, New York, United States. Catherine was born 16 Jun 1913, Brooklyn, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Naturalization: 8 Feb 1929, New York, New York, United States
• Draft: 16 Oct 1940, Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Census: 1950, New York, Kings, New York, Unired States

Notes:

Draft:
Edward was living with his mother, Hannah, at 333 3rd St., Brooklyn. He was noted as being 5' 6'' tall, 138 lbs. with a light complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. He was employed with W.P.A. Staten Island.

Census:
In this census, Edward indicated he was separated.

Edward married Annunciata M. "Nancy" Lebrocca 21 Jul 1929, Brooklyn, New York, United States. Annunciata was born 8 Jan 1912, New York, New York, United States; died Mar 1982; was buried Mar 1982. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Naturalization: 2 Sep 1936, Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Census: 1940, New York, Kings, New York, United States

Notes:

Census:
In this US Census, only Mary and her son, Michael J., are members of this household on 5th Ave. Mary indicated that she was divorced.

Mary married James Francis "Frank" Behan 26 Nov 1926, Brooklyn, New York, United States; divorced 16 Mar 1951, Brooklyn, New York, United States. James was born 30 Dec 1907, Brooklyn, New York, United States; died 27 Sep 1977, Franklin, Macon, North Carolina, United States; was buried Abt 29 Sep 1977. [Group Sheet]

Evangeline married Elmer Joseph Cuthbertson 14 Jan 1933, Kings, New York, United States. Elmer was born 27 May 1907; died 22 Nov 1968; was buried Abt 24 Nov 1968, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1950, New York, Kings, New York, USA

Notes:

Census:
In the 1950 US Census, Rita, her husband, Charles, their three children, Kathleen, Regina V. and Joseph, and Rita's widowed mother, Hannah Shea, were all living together in the same household on Cooper St., New York, Kings, New York.

Rita married Charles Sosinski 5 Aug 1944, Brooklyn, New York, United States. Charles was born 11 Feb 1914; died 14 Jul 1970; was buried Abt 16 Jul 1970, East Farmingdale, Suffolk, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

John married Gloria Marchese [Group Sheet]

George married Mary Villecco 28 Jun 1952, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Mary was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Mrs#1 Foley [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Mrs#2 Mary Foley [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Carole Lee Carbonneau (daughter of Albert Leo Carbonneau and Catherine Agnes Casey) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Paul was shown as being one year old when this census was taken.

Paul married Pauline M. Thibeault 28 May 1960, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Pauline was born 4 Jun 1938; died 24 Jun 1985, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried Abt 26 Jun 1985, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Michael married Anita Orlando 1952, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Anita was born Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]