Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Malarkey, Mullarkey, Mallarkey, etc
• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Malarkey, Mullarkey, Mallarkey, etc
• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Malarkey, Mullarkey, Mallarkey, etc
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 21853580
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 21853580
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 21853580
• Race: White
• Occupation: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; she worked for one or two merchants then opened her own store
• Occupation: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; she worked for one or two merchants then opened her own store
• Occupation: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; she worked for one or two merchants then opened her own store
• Baptism: 12 Sep 1869, Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Saint Joseph's Catholic Church; by Rev John J O'Reilly. Sponsors were Edward Joyce and Mary L Joyce.
• Baptism: 12 Sep 1869, Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Saint Joseph's Catholic Church; by Rev John J O'Reilly. Sponsors were Edward Joyce and Mary L Joyce.
• Baptism: 12 Sep 1869, Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Saint Joseph's Catholic Church; by Rev John J O'Reilly. Sponsors were Edward Joyce and Mary L Joyce.
• Residence: 1870, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Post Office: Ashland; Age: 8/12
• Residence: 1870, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Post Office: Ashland; Age: 8/12
• Residence: 1870, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Post Office: Ashland; Age: 8/12
• Residence: 1880, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1880, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1880, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Occupation: Between 1899 and 1945; Dress Maker
• Occupation: Between 1899 and 1945; Dress Maker
• Occupation: Between 1899 and 1945; Dress Maker
• Residence: 1899, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 801 N 195th
• Residence: 1899, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 801 N 195th
• Residence: 1899, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 801 N 195th
• Occupation: 1900, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; dressmaker
• Occupation: 1900, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; dressmaker
• Occupation: 1900, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; dressmaker
• Residence: 1900, Philadelphia Ward 15, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 634 S 16th St; Age: 30; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Head; she had 4 lodgers and one black servant named Gracie Plumb
• Residence: 1901, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 634 N 16th St
• Residence: 1901, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 634 N 16th St
• Residence: 1901, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 634 N 16th St
• Residence: 1903, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 2624 N 17th St
• Residence: 1903, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 2624 N 17th St
• Residence: 1903, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; 2624 N 17th St
• Departure: 1904, Liverpool, England; on the Etruria
• Departure: 1904, Liverpool, England; on the Etruria
• Departure: 1904, Liverpool, England; on the Etruria
• Occupation: Between 1904 and 1906, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; dress designer for Couturier, Inc.
• Occupation: Between 1904 and 1906, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; dress designer for Couturier, Inc.
• Occupation: Between 1904 and 1906, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; dress designer for Couturier, Inc.
• Arrival: 10 Sep 1904, New York, New York, USA; on the Etruria. She was coming home from the fashion shows in Europe and a Visit to her sister Catherine in Ireland. Age: 31
• Arrival: 10 Sep 1904, New York, New York, USA; on the Etruria. She was coming home from the fashion shows in Europe and a Visit to her sister Catherine in Ireland. Age: 31
• Arrival: 10 Sep 1904, New York, New York, USA; on the Etruria. She was coming home from the fashion shows in Europe and a Visit to her sister Catherine in Ireland. Age: 31
• Occupation: Abt 1905, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Occupation: Abt 1905, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Occupation: Abt 1905, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1906, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1906, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1906, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Departure: 1909, Cherbourg, France; on the Kronprinzessin Cecilie
• Departure: 1909, Cherbourg, France; on the Kronprinzessin Cecilie
• Departure: 1909, Cherbourg, France; on the Kronprinzessin Cecilie
• Residence: 1909, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1909, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1909, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Arrival: 7 Sep 1909, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the Kronprinzessin Cecilie; Age: 34
• Arrival: 7 Sep 1909, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the Kronprinzessin Cecilie; Age: 34
• Arrival: 7 Sep 1909, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the Kronprinzessin Cecilie; Age: 34
• Departure: 1910, Cherbourg, France; on the Amerika
• Departure: 1910, Cherbourg, France; on the Amerika
• Departure: 1910, Cherbourg, France; on the Amerika
• Residence: 1910, Indianapolis Ward 3, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 1820 N Delaware St; Age: 36; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Lodger in the home of Mr and Mrs Robert McClure
• Residence: 1910, Indianapolis Ward 3, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 1820 N Delaware St; Age: 36; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Lodger in the home of Mr and Mrs Robert McClure
• Residence: 1910, Indianapolis Ward 3, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 1820 N Delaware St; Age: 36; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Lodger in the home of Mr and Mrs Robert McClure
• Arrival: 10 Sep 1910, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the Amerika; Age: 36
• Arrival: 10 Sep 1910, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the Amerika; Age: 36
• Arrival: 10 Sep 1910, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the Amerika; Age: 36
• Departure: 1911, Cherbourg, France; on the George Washington
• Departure: 1911, Cherbourg, France; on the George Washington
• Departure: 1911, Cherbourg, France; on the George Washington
• Arrival: 11 Sep 1911, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the George Washington; Age: 38
• Arrival: 11 Sep 1911, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the George Washington; Age: 38
• Arrival: 11 Sep 1911, New York, New York, USA; coming home from the fashion shows in Europe on the George Washington; Age: 38
• Residence: 1912, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1912, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1912, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Occupation: Abt 1915, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; opened Malarky Gowns
• Occupation: Abt 1915, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; opened Malarky Gowns
• Occupation: Abt 1915, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; opened Malarky Gowns
• Residence: 1916, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1916, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1916, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1920, Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 45; Marital Status: Widowed; Marital Status: Widow; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1920, Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 45; Marital Status: Widowed; Marital Status: Widow; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1920, Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 45; Marital Status: Widowed; Marital Status: Widow; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1922, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd
• Residence: 1922, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd
• Residence: 1922, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd
• Residence: 1926, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1926, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1926, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1930, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 56; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1930, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 56; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1930, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 56; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
• Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd
• Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd
• Residence: 1935, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd
• Associations: 1940, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; member of the Indianapolis Altrusa Club
• Associations: 1940, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; member of the Indianapolis Altrusa Club
• Associations: 1940, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; member of the Indianapolis Altrusa Club
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 66; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 66; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 526 E Fall Creek Blvd; Age: 66; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother
• Residence: 1945, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 4040 Guilford Ave
• Residence: 1945, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 4040 Guilford Ave
• Residence: 1945, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 4040 Guilford Ave
• Last Residence: Apr 1954, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 4602 Guilford Ave.
• Last Residence: Apr 1954, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 4602 Guilford Ave.
• Last Residence: Apr 1954, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; 4602 Guilford Ave.

Notes:

Marguerite Malarky was the 2nd oldest child of John and Mary (Joyce) Mullarkey. Marguerite was born in Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1869. She was baptized 3 days later at St Joseph's Church in Ashland by Rev John J O'Reillly. Her sponsors were Edward Joyce and Mary L. Joyce. Edward and Mary L. must have been relatives of Marguerite's mother, Mary.

There are several questions regarding Marguerite. I think all of them can be explained by a bit of vanity, maybe some good business sense and in one instance, a sign of the times.

The birth date above is from Marguerite's Certificate of Baptism. Marguerite's Internment Order for her burial states her birth year as 1873. I've found that over her life, she seemed to use a birth date that made her about five years younger than she really was.

In the 1900 and 1910 Federal Census, her mother is listed as being born in Ireland. Beginning in 1920, Marguerite said her mother was born in France. Did she do this because she felt that would make her business more successful? Would her skills seem more glamorous if her mother had learned the trade in France rather than Ireland?

Marquerite is listed in the 1900 Census as living at 634 S. 16th Steet, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her sisters Anna and Lauretta. Also living with them was a brother, Joseph, born in about 1888. Strangely, there is no record of a brother named Joseph being born in the family.

There is no record of Marguerite ever marrying. In fact, her Interment Order shows her name at death to be Marguerite Malarkey. However,in some newspaper articles, Marguerite is referred to as Mrs.

I found Marguerite listed in many Indianapolis city directories from 1906-1945. In 1909, she is listed as the widow of Fred Malarky. In 1912, he is listed as Fredrick. Marguerite listed herself as the widow of Joseph Malarkey in the 1935 directory.

In the 1900 Census, Marguerite is listed as single, and Joseph was her brother. Beginning in the 1910 Census, she is a widow. In 1940, she is living with Joseph and his wife and was listed as his mother.

A letter from a Joseph Arthur Malarky living in Phoenix, Arizona in 1977 states in part, "...my grandmother Marguerite...." Joseph Arthur was the son of Joseph Malarky, listed as both brother and later son to Marguerite.

I believe that Joseph was Marguerite's son, born out-of-wedlock.

According to her niece, Mary Malarkey Starner, Marguerite left Philadelphia for Chicago around the turn of the century. She became a dress designer with the exclusive establishment of Couturier, Inc., located on Michigan Blvd. The company was owned by the brother and sister team of Katherine and Harry Strickland.

In about 1903 or 1904, Marguerite left the Strickland firm to accept a position of head designer and manager of the Custom Made Dept. of H.P. Wasson Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. This was one of the leading department stores in the city.

Katherine Strickland and Marguerite remained close friends throughout the years. They traveled, usually in July and August, through Europe before attending the fashion shows in Paris in September. There are passenger lists showing Marguerite made trips to Europe after 1900. Passenger lists show she left Liverpool for New York at the end of her trip in 1904. According to her sister, Anna, Marguerite visited her sister Catherine (Kit) in Ireland, the first time being in 1904. This is perhaps why Marguerite sailed for home from Liverpool, instead of Cherbourg, France, like she did in 1906, 1907, 1908, 1910, and 1911. If there are records of her travels for the missing years above, I haven't located them as yet.

During one of these trips, Marguerite and her friend Katherine Strickland attended the "Passion Play" in Oberammergau, which is presented once every 10 years.

After WWI started, the European trips ended. The top Paris designers held their shows in the spring and fall in New York City.

In 1915, the last member of the Wasson family died and the store was sold. The new owners wanted Marguerite to stay on, but she had other plans. She opened her own business and continued to operate it until about 1939 or 1940. At that time the business became less profitable due to the impact "Ready to Wear" had made on the "custom made" establishments after WWI.

The Malarky establishment not only enjoyed the most elite clientèle of Indianapolis, but also of the state. A client of hers, Mrs. Charles (Harriette) Anthony of Muncie, Indiana made headlines by wearing diamonds in her heels to the Inaugural Ball of President Taft. Her gown was designed and made by Marguerite.

In 1913, Marguerite's sister-in-law (brother John Joseph's wife) passed away in New York City. The couple had two sons and a daughter. That daughter, Mary Malarkey Starner, wrote to me, "I might add that I was sent out to Indianapolis to what I thought was to be a visit with Aunt Marguerite whom I had never seen. As it was, it was to be a "permanent" visit which took place about 3 weeks after my mother died. I shall always be extremely grateful to her and her family for giving me the opportunity to enjoy a normal home life besides many other advantages in life. Without her kindness and generosity, I, too, might have been placed in a foster home." Evidentially, Mary's father didn't feel like he could take care of the three children after his wife died. The two boys were sent to foster homes and Mary was sent to live with Marguerite. Mary was 14, David was 12 and John Joseph Jr was only 8 years old at that time.

After Marguerite closed her business she went to California for about a year, visiting with her sisters Anna, Laura, Tay, Marion and Rose as they were living in California at that time. She returned to Indianapolis in about 1941 and lived with her son Joe and his family until her death in 1954. According to her death certificate, she died of "carcinomatosis, probably pulmonary." She was also suffering from arteriosclerosis. Marguerite's address at the time of her death was 4602 Guilford, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Marguerite was buried on April 26, 1954 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. Her plot is Lot 386, Section 66, Grave 1.

Her Find a Grave memorial number is 21853580.



Marguerite Malarky was the 2nd oldest child of John and Mary (Joyce) Mullarkey. Marguerite was born in Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1869. She was baptized 3 days later at St Joseph's Church in Ashland by Rev John J O'Reillly. Her sponsors were Edward Joyce and Mary L. Joyce. Edward and Mary L. must have been relatives of Marguerite's mother, Mary.

There are several questions regarding Marguerite. I think all of them can be explained by a bit of vanity, maybe some good business sense and in one instance, a sign of the times.

The birth date above is from Marguerite's Certificate of Baptism. Marguerite's Internment Order for her burial states her birth year as 1873. I've found that over her life, she seemed to use a birth date that made her about five years younger than she really was.

In the 1900 and 1910 Federal Census, her mother is listed as being born in Ireland. Beginning in 1920, Marguerite said her mother was born in France. Did she do this because she felt that would make her business more successful? Would her skills seem more glamorous if her mother had learned the trade in France rather than Ireland?

Marquerite is listed in the 1900 Census as living at 634 S. 16th Steet, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her sisters Anna and Lauretta. Also living with them was a brother, Joseph, born in about 1888. Strangely, there is no record of a brother named Joseph being born in the family.

There is no record of Marguerite ever marrying. In fact, her Interment Order shows her name at death to be Marguerite Malarkey. However,in some newspaper articles, Marguerite is referred to as Mrs.

I found Marguerite listed in many Indianapolis city directories from 1906-1945. In 1909, she is listed as the widow of Fred Malarky. In 1912, he is listed as Fredrick. Marguerite listed herself as the widow of Joseph Malarkey in the 1935 directory.

In the 1900 Census, Marguerite is listed as single, and Joseph was her brother. Beginning in the 1910 Census, she is a widow. In 1940, she is living with Joseph and his wife and was listed as his mother.

A letter from a Joseph Arthur Malarky living in Phoenix, Arizona in 1977 states in part, "...my grandmother Marguerite...." Joseph Arthur was the son of Joseph Malarky, listed as both brother and later son to Marguerite.

I believe that Joseph was Marguerite's son, born out-of-wedlock.

According to her niece, Mary Malarkey Starner, Marguerite left Philadelphia for Chicago around the turn of the century. She became a dress designer with the exclusive establishment of Couturier, Inc., located on Michigan Blvd. The company was owned by the brother and sister team of Katherine and Harry Strickland.

In about 1903 or 1904, Marguerite left the Strickland firm to accept a position of head designer and manager of the Custom Made Dept. of H.P. Wasson Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. This was one of the leading department stores in the city.

Katherine Strickland and Marguerite remained close friends throughout the years. They traveled, usually in July and August, through Europe before attending the fashion shows in Paris in September. There are passenger lists showing Marguerite made trips to Europe after 1900. Passenger lists show she left Liverpool for New York at the end of her trip in 1904. According to her sister, Anna, Marguerite visited her sister Catherine (Kit) in Ireland, the first time being in 1904. This is perhaps why Marguerite sailed for home from Liverpool, instead of Cherbourg, France, like she did in 1906, 1907, 1908, 1910, and 1911. If there are records of her travels for the missing years above, I haven't located them as yet.

During one of these trips, Marguerite and her friend Katherine Strickland attended the "Passion Play" in Oberammergau, which is presented once every 10 years.

After WWI started, the European trips ended. The top Paris designers held their shows in the spring and fall in New York City.

In 1915, the last member of the Wasson family died and the store was sold. The new owners wanted Marguerite to stay on, but she had other plans. She opened her own business and continued to operate it until about 1939 or 1940. At that time the business became less profitable due to the impact "Ready to Wear" had made on the "custom made" establishments after WWI.

The Malarky establishment not only enjoyed the most elite clientèle of Indianapolis, but also of the state. A client of hers, Mrs. Charles (Harriette) Anthony of Muncie, Indiana made headlines by wearing diamonds in her heels to the Inaugural Ball of President Taft. Her gown was designed and made by Marguerite.

In 1913, Marguerite's sister-in-law (brother John Joseph's wife) passed away in New York City. The couple had two sons and a daughter. That daughter, Mary Malarkey Starner, wrote to me, "I might add that I was sent out to Indianapolis to what I thought was to be a visit with Aunt Marguerite whom I had never seen. As it was, it was to be a "permanent" visit which took place about 3 weeks after my mother died. I shall always be extremely grateful to her and her family for giving me the opportunity to enjoy a normal home life besides many other advantages in life. Without her kindness and generosity, I, too, might have been placed in a foster home." Evidentially, Mary's father didn't feel like he could take care of the three children after his wife died. The two boys were sent to foster homes and Mary was sent to live with Marguerite. Mary was 14, David was 12 and John Joseph Jr was only 8 years old at that time.

After Marguerite closed her business she went to California for about a year, visiting with her sisters Anna, Laura, Tay, Marion and Rose as they were living in California at that time. She returned to Indianapolis in about 1941 and lived with her son Joe and his family until her death in 1954. According to her death certificate, she died of "carcinomatosis, probably pulmonary." She was also suffering from arteriosclerosis. Marguerite's address at the time of her death was 4602 Guilford, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Marguerite was buried on April 26, 1954 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. Her plot is Lot 386, Section 66, Grave 1.

Her Find a Grave memorial number is 21853580.


Buried:
Crown Hill Cemetery; Lot 386, Section 66, Grave 1

Crown Hill Cemetery; Lot 386, Section 66, Grave 1

Crown Hill Cemetery; Lot 386, Section 66, Grave 1

Marguerite — . [Group Sheet]

1. Joseph John Malarky was born 27 Jul 1889, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Mar 1965, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried 4 Mar 1965, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Malarkey, Malarky, Mallarkey, etc
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 21810001
• Race: White
• Occupation: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; coal miner
• Departure: 1864, Liverpool, England; on the Tonawanda
• Arrival: 20 Apr 1864, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; From Liverpool, England on the Tonawanda; Age 21
• Residence: 1870, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Post Office: Ashland; Age: 27
• Residence: 1880, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 45; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
• Residence: 1900, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Last Residence: Feb 1909, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; N Second Street in the area known as "Wild Cat"
• Alternate Date of Death: 22 Feb 1909
• _FUN: 25 Feb 1909, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; St Joseph's Catholic Church; Rev Moran officiating
• Probate: 1 Mar 1909, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Letters of Administration granted to Rosebud Malarkey

Notes:

John Mullarkey (also spelled Malarky and Malarkey) was born in Ireland, maybe in County Mayo or Sligo. His death certificate has little information. It does, however, say that the maiden name of his mother was Bonon. This could also be Bannon or Bohannan or O'Bannon. It lists his age as 64, which means he was probably born in 1845. However, the parish sh records say he as 69 at death, which would indicate he was born in 1840. The 1900 US Census says he was born in March, 1843. I'm using that because either he or his wife gave that info to the census taker. The dates from the death certificate and the parish records were given by others who might not have known his exact age at the time of his death.

According to John's granddaughter Mary Malarkey Starner, John sailed from Liverpool on the Tonawanda in 1864. Immigration records confirm this, saying he arrived in the port of Philadelphia on April 20, 1864. The lady John would eventually marry arrived on the same ship. Whether John and Mary Joyce knew each other before leaving Ireland or whether they met on the voyage to the U.S, we don't know as of 2007.

John Malarkey and Mary Joyce were married in Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on Feb. 4, 1867. The witnesses were Jacob Munley and Mary Joyce. (probably her mother or sister-in-law.)

John and Mary had 9 children: Catherine Ada (1867), Marguerite Ellen (1869), John Joseph, (1872), Harry Francis Sr.(1874), Lauretta Veronica (1876), Marion Madeline (1879), Anna Veronica (1882), Rosebud Violet (1885) and Theresa (1889). Another child, Bridget, is listed in the parish register as also being born in 1876. I don't think she could be Laura's twin who did not survive because in the 1880 census, Laura isn't mentioned (when she should have been) but a Bridget is. It seems as if Bridget changed her name when she left home. Whether it was a legal name change is unknown at this time.

John and Mary moved to Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania sometime prior to 1880. John worked in the coal mines in the area and later may have been a shopkeeper. They lived in the "Wild Cat" or "Wild Cat Run" area of Girardville.

On Feb. 21, 1909, John died by accidental drowning. A family story says it was raining heavily during the night and John went to the reservoir to open the flood gates. He fell in and drowned. Several articles about his death and funeral printed at the time say he drowned in a "mine breach." One account said that he was found floating in a dam 15 yds from his home. It also said that John was subject to epileptic spells and it was thought that during one of these spells, he fell into the dam.

Note: His death certificate says he died on the 21st and records at St Joseph's Catholic Church say the date was the 22nd.

High Mass for John took place at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Girardville on Feb. 25, 1909. He was buried in the old Saint Joseph's Cemetery with his wife, Mary, who had died in 1905. Parish records also state that he "drowned in dam back of house." Payments for his funeral were High Mass and Burial $11 and Grave Digging $4.50 and $1.50 for something unspecified, for a total of $17.

Note: Saint Joseph's Cemetery is completely overgrown. (see pictures)

On March 1, 1909, Letters of Administration were granted to daughter Rose (Rosebud) Malarkey.

John's Find A Grave Memorial number is 21810001.


Buried:
St Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery

Died:
in an area known as Wild Cat

John married Mary Joyce 4 Feb 1867, Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born Jan 1843, Ireland; died 1 Nov 1905, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 4 Nov 1905, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Departure: Liverpool, England; on the Tonawanda
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 21826545
• Race: White
• Alternate Date of Birth: Jan 1843
• Arrival: 20 Apr 1864, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; From Liverpool, England on the Tonawanda
• Residence: 1870, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Post Office: Ashland; Age: 25
• Residence: 1880, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1900, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 65; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Last Residence: Nov 1905, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; in the area of town called "Wild Cat"
• _FUN: 4 Nov 1905, Girardville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Notes:

Mary Malarkey was born Mary Joyce in Ireland. (Another variation of the last name is Joice.) Her parents are unknown at this time. And, I haven't been able to find where Mary was born. Unfortunately, death records in the county weren't recorded until 1905 and church records don't list the parents' names nor the place of birth. The exact date of her birth is not known, however, the parish records say she was 62 at the time of her death. Given that, she was probably born in 1843. Her passenger list in 1864 states that she was 20, which would make her birth year at about 1843 or 1844. The 1900 Census says that she was born in January of 1843 or 1845.

Mary arrived in the port of Philadelphia on April 20, 1864. She had sailed from Liverpool on the Tonawanda. John Mullarkey was also on the ship. Whether he and Mary had known each other in Ireland or whether they met on the crossing, we just don't know. Also on the voyage was a Patrick Joyce and his family. Patrick was 40 years old at the time. He is the right age for Mary's father, but Mary was not traveling with that family. She is listed alone.

John and Mary were united in marriage on Feb. 4, 1867 in Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The witnesses were Jacob Munley and Mary Joyce. (Probably her mother or sister-in-law)

John and Mary had 9 children: Catherine Ada (1867), Marguerite Ellen (1869), John Joseph, (1872), Harry Francis Sr.(1874), Lauretta (AKA Bridget) Veronica (1876), Marion Madeline (1879), Anna Veronica (1882), Rosebud Violet (1885) and Theresa (1889). Another child, Bridget, is listed in the parish register as also being born in 1876. I don't think she could be Laura's twin who did not survive because in the 1880 census, Laura isn't mentioned (when she should have been) but a Bridget is. It seems as if Bridget changed her name to Lauretta when she left home. Whether is was a legal name change is unknown.

Mary's husband worked in the coal mines in the area and later may have been a shopkeeper while Mary took care of the home and family. They lived in the "Wild Cat" or "Wild Cat Run" area of Girardville.

Mary died Nov. 1, 1905. Saint Joseph's parish records say that she died of "neuralgia of the heart." She was buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Girardville after a High Mass on Nov. 4, 1905. These records state that the costs were: Lot $20, High Mass and Burial $11, Fence $2, Grave digging $4.50, for a total of $37.50

Mary's Find A Grave Memorial number is 21826545.


Buried:
St Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery

Died:
in an area known as Wild Cat

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