Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of First Name: Katherine
• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Mullarkey, Malarky, Mallarkey, etc
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 21867119
• Race: White
• Name: Kitty and Kit
• Baptism: 27 Nov 1867, Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Joseph's Catholic Church by Rev John J O'Reilly. Sponsors were Peter Joyce and Mary Joyce, who were obviously relatives of her mother.
• Residence: 1870, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Post Office: Ashland; Age: 2
• Residence: 1880, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 13; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: Nov 1900, New York, New York, USA; 236 W 44th St; on Google Earth, this is where, since 1924, the famous Sardi's restaruant is located.
• Departure: 3 Nov 1900, New York, New York, USA; to Ireland. Settled in Enniscorthy, County Wexford.
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Enniscorthy Urban, County Wexford, Ireland; 46.2 Templeshannon St; Age: 26; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Arrival: 1 Jul 1904, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland; from Enniscorthy, County Wexford
• Residence: 2 Apr 1911, St Mark's Parish, Trinity Ward, County Dublin. Dublin, Ireland; 29 Sandwith St; Age: 35; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Notes:

Catherine was the oldest child of John Mullarkey his wife, Mary Joyce. She was baptized at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on Nov. 27, 1967 by Father John J O'Reilly. Her sponsors were Peter Joyce and Mary Joyce. (Brother and sister-in-law? Cousin and his wife?)

Her family called her Kit or Kitty.

Catherine married Peter Aloysius Sinnott on Nov. 2, 1900 at the Church of the Transfiguration in Manhattan, New York City. One of the witnesses was a Mary Joyce. This could have been her mother, aunt, sister-in-law or cousin.

I received an abstract of their marriage certificate from the Church of the Transfiguration in 1979. I wasn't sure this was the correct document, as Catherine's birth place is listed as Shelby County, Tennessee. Her age is also off by nine years. However, the middle name is the same. The mother's maiden name is the same. The groom's name is the same. The groom's birthplace and parent's names are the same. His birth date is off by 5 years, but, on the marriage certificate, Peter's mother's maiden name was Katherine Breen. The Sinnots are buried in Dublin with an Ellen Breen. Could this be one of Peter's relatives? The date and place of the marriage is the same as what Catherine's nephew, Howard, had prior to my receipt of the certificate from the church. So, I have no doubt this is the correct marriage certificate.

Sometime prior to his marriage, Peter inherited the "Abbey of Enniscorthy," in County Wexford, so he and Catherine moved to Ireland. I found Peter's "Certificate of Registration of American Citizen" that he had to complete while in Ireland. It gives his date and place of birth. It also listed his wife and his two children who were living at the time. The paperwork stated Peter and his wife left the United States for Ireland on November 3, 1900. Note that this was one day after their marriage. They traveled to Enniscorthy, County Wexford, where they stayed until June, 1904. They arrived in Dublin on July 1 of that year. The Consular Certificate said they were in Dublin to settle an estate in the Chancery Court. This must have been the estate of the relative who had willed the Abbey to Peter.

While in Enniscorthy, they at least two children. This area needs more research. According to Anna, Catherine's sister, her notes say that their first child, born in County Wexford, was a daughter whom they named Catherine. Anna's notes also state that the little girl died there as well. Catherine's nephew, Howard Zellers, wrote in 1977 of "...a son Peter who died while they lived at the Abbey and was buried on the Abbey Estate. At the time of his death he was about two years of age."

On February 5, 2017, I emailed St. Aidan's Cathedral in Enniscorthy, asking for information on the births of the children born there to Peter A Sinnott and Catherine Malarkey. I received a response from a gentleman named Hugo Kelly. He had researched the baptismal records and found only two children: Catherine Eleanor, born on September 27, 1901 and Nicholas John, born November 18, 1903. Both were baptized in St. Aiden's. The was no mention of a child named Peter, nor was there a death recorded for Catherine Eleanor. Since the family moved to Dublin in 1904, she might have died there. However, Anna Malarkey Obenland, her aunt wrote that she died in Wexford. She is probably buried on the Abbey grounds there.

Nicholas was born March 18, 1903. He died on May 4, 1925 at the age of 22 and is buried with his family in Dean's Grange Cemetery in Dublin. Family lore says that he was imprisoned during the Easter Rising in 1916 and died either in prison or after being released. This doesn't sound correct, as Nicholas would have only been 13 at the time. These is an outside chance that he could have taken a small part in the rebellion, but I don't know how to find that out.

Eleanor was born on December 19, 1909 in Dublin. Unfortunately, she died when she was 10 years old, on Aug. 30, 1920. Eleanor is also buried with her parents in Dean's Grange Cemetery.

The 1901 Irish Census lists Peter and Catherine at 46.2 Templeshannon St, in Enniscorthy. This was a hotel, categorized as "1st class." The couple occupied one room.

Catherine's nephew also relates, "After having lived at the Abbey some time the Irish Government confiscated their estate under the Irish Land Reform Act. They were to be compensated for their land in the amount of about forty thousand pounds. Actually they received very little except for a small pension. After her husband's death, Katherine continued to receive the pension until her death. Katherine under dower rights only had a life estate following Peter's death."

The "Irish Reform Act" mentioned above was probably the Land Purchase Act in 1909. According to Wikipedia, the Act "extended the 1903 Act by allowing for the compulsory purchase of tenanted farmland by the Land Commission, but fell far short in its financial provisions." This sounds to me like the government ran out of money. Thus, as Howard said, Peter and Catherine never received all of their proceeds. Also note the word, "compulsory". Howard used the word "confiscated" but they mean the same thing. The Sinnotts were forced to give up their land.

The Ireland Census of 1911 shows Peter and Catherine living with Nicholas and Eleanor at 29.3 Sandwith St., St Mark's Parish, Trinity Ward, Dublin, Ireland. The four members of the family were all living in one room. It states that they had had three children, with two alive at that time. With this information, we can assume the son Peter must have been just a myth in the family. That census says that Peter was a "landed proprietor" and a landlord. The family was Roman Catholic.

Sometime in the early 1900's, Kit's sister, Marguerite visited the family in Ireland. It is said that she found them in "dire straights." Kit was dressed quite shabbily so Marguerite left most of her clothes with her sister when she left. Since Marguerite was a dressmaker and was in Europe for the fashion shows, the clothes must have been absolutely wonderful.

At the time Eleanor, Nicholas and Peter died, the family was living at 38 Denzile St. in Dublin. On 11 March 2014, I checked Google Earth. At that time, there was no Denzile St. There was, however, a Denzille Lane.

Kit died at the age of 80 years old on Jan. 25, 1947. At the time of her death she was living at 43 Fenian St. in Dublin. She was buried in Dean's Grange Cemetery in Dublin, grave 25 - F3- North. Her grave is unmarked.

Catherine is spelled with a "C" on her baptismal record in Pennsylvania and burial records at Dean's Grange Cemetery. On her marriage record and on Peter's Counselar Registration Certificate, her first name is spelled with a "K".

On their marriage records, Peter's last name is spelled "Sinnott." On his, Catherine's, and Eleanor's burial records the last name is spelled "Synott." However, Nicholas's burial record spells the name Sinnott.

Catherine's Find A Grave memorial number is 21867119.


Buried:
Dean's Grange Cemetery; #25--F3-North; last name on record is spelled Synott

Died:
43 Fenian St.

Catherine married Peter Aloysius Sinnott, Jr 2 Nov 1900, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA. Peter (son of Peter Aloysius Sinnott, Sr and Mary Catherine Breen) was born 2 Jul 1854, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; died 12 Nov 1930, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland; was buried , Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland. [Group Sheet]

1. Nicholas John Sinnott was born 18 Mar 1903, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland; died 4 May 1925, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland; was buried May 1925, Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland.
2. Eleanor Elizabeth Sinnott was born 19 Dec 1909, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland; died 30 Aug 1920, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland; was buried Sep 1920, Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland.
3. Catherine Elenore Sinnott was born 27 Sep 1901, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland; died Between 1901 and 1904, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland; was buried Between 1901 and 1904, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland.

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

Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Malarky, Mullarkey,

Unknown — Unknown Bonon. Unknown was born , Ireland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Bannon or Bohannan