Tuesday, January 20, 2009

The Storey Name >> My Family Ladder

Below is a living document that tries to capture the history of the Storey name in my family tree. I update the information as things are uncovered. I also update the "profiles" of people as more things become known. If you have something to add or correct, please click the "comment" link down below and enter what you know or send an e-mail to dathfamily2@verizon.net. Thank you!


MY GREAT GREAT GRANDPARENTS
Married: Date TBD. Location TBD.

> George A. Storey (Born: 1870 >> Died: 9/11/1940, Age 70)
> Mary J. (Fitzgerald) Storey (Born: 1874 >> Died: 8/19/1926, Age 52)

Children:
#1 John Aloysius Storey Sr. (AKA “Jack”)
(B: 1/26/1895 >> D: 2/1/1944)

#2 Nellie Storey (AKA, Ellen? Helen? Nellie Fitzgerald?)
(B: Abt. 1896 >> D: tbd)

#3 Mary Storey (AKA "May")
(B: Abt. 1899 >> D: tbd)

#4 George A. Storey, Jr.
(B: Abt 1901 >> D: March 1907, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41, Gr. 1)

#5 Catherine Storey
(B: Abt 1903 >> D: TBD)

#6 Daniel Storey
(B: Abt 1905 >> D: TBD)

#7 Margaret Storey
(B: Abt 1906 >> D: TBD)

#8 Johanna Storey
(B: Abt 1909 >> D: TBD)

#9 James Storey
(B: Abt 1912 >> D: TBD)

#10 Lawrence F. Storey
(Born: 1912 > Died: 1981, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 24, Range 8, see gravestone)

#11 Joseph Storey
(Born: 1913 > Died: 2/1/1913, Age 1 month, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41)

#12 John Storey
(Born: 4/30/1915 > Died: 5/4/1915, Age 1 month, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41)

Note: Another George A. Storey (B: 8/1914 >> D: 10/22/1914) is buried in the same plot as some other members of the Storey family. His last residence, 805 May St., is not consistent with being a member of the immediate family during this period, but it can't be ruled out that he was in fact a member.

Select documents: 1910 Census, 1920 Census

MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS
Married: May 6, 1914, St. Joseph’s Church, Phila., PA

> John Aloysius Storey Sr. (AKA "Jack")
(Born: 1/26/1895, Philadelphia, PA > Died: 2/1/1944)
> Frances M. (Riley) Storey
(Born: 10/4/1895), Philadelphia, PA > Died: 5/16/1965)

Children:
#1 John Storey Jr. (Born: TBD > Died: TBD) (Note: died young)
#2 George Storey (Born: TBD > Died: TBD) (Note: died in young)
#3 James M. Storey (Born: 3/25/1916 > Died: 7/16/1995, Glenside, PA)
#4 Francis Storey (Born: 6/1919 > Died: TBD) (AKA “Dutch”)
#5 William R. Storey (Born: 12/8/1920? > Died: 2/8/2001?) (AKA “Bill”)
#6 Margaret F. Storey (Born: 2/6/1924, Philadelphia > Died: 1/2/1989) (AKA “Peg”)
#7 Joseph T. Storey (Born: 8/18/1922 > Died: 6/16/2002, Westville, NJ) (AKA “Buster“)

GRANDPARENTS
Married 12/15/1946. Philadelphia, PA. Church TBD.

> Margaret Storey
> Louis Cipollo

Children:
#1 Nancy
#2 Louis
#3 Margaret (Peg)
#4 Michael

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Profile: Frances M. (Riley) Storey > Born 1896

What do I know about Frances M. Riley? I'm just starting to piece things together based on information that has been passed down to me. Many things have yet to be formally documented. If you think you can add to the story (or correct it!), please post a comment (see link below post) and cite any sources or e-mail dathfamily2@verizon.net. Thank you!

FRANCES M. (RILEY) STOREY
DOB: 1896(5)? (Note: Possibly 10/4)
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA
DOD: 5/16/1965
Place of Death: PA
Place of Burial: TBD
Father: John Riley (Born: Ireland?)
Mother: Julia Riley (Born: Ireland?)
Siblings: TBD
Brothers:
Sisters:

PHYSICAL DETAILS
Complexion: TBD
Hair: TBD
Eyes: TBD
Height: TBD
Weight: TBD

IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Spouse: John A. Storey (married May 6, 1914, St. Joseph’s Church, Phila., PA)
Children:
#1 John Storey Jr.
#2 George Storey
#3 James M. Storey
#4 Francis Storey (AKA “Dutch”)
#5 William R. Storey (AKA “Bill”)
#6 Margaret F. Storey (AKA “Peg”)
#7 Joseph T. Storey (AKA “Buster“)

IMMIGRATION DETAILS (if applicable)
Nationality:
Welsh descent?
Last place of residence:
Port of departure:
Date of departure:
Age at arrival:
Date of Arrival:
Port of Arrival:
Ship:
Manifest # :
Arrived with the following:
Marital status upon arrival:
Date of Citizenship/Admission:

RESIDENCES
Known residences: TBD

OCCUPATIONS & EMPLOYERS
TBD

PICTURES
TBD

MISCELLANEOUS
TBD

SELECT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
None. Oral history and baby book notes.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Profile: John A. Storey Sr. >> Born: 1/26/1895

What do we know about John A. Storey Sr.? Not much. Things are just coming together and need to be substantiated. If you think you can add to the story (or correct it!), please post a comment (see link below post) and cite any sources or e-mail dathfamily2@verizon.net. Thank you!

JOHN ALOYSIUS STOREY SR. (AKA "JACK")
DOB: 1/26/1895
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA
DOD: 2/1/1944
Place of Death: TBD
Place of Burial: TBD

Father: TBD
Mother: TBD
Siblings:
#1 John Aloysius Storey Sr. (AKA “Jack”)
#2 Johanna Storey
#3 Mae or Mary Storey?
#4 Ellen Storey (AKA "Nellie?)
#5 Daniel Storey
#6 James Storey
#7 Lawrence Storey?
#8 Katherine Storey? (TBD)

PHYSICAL DETAILS
Complexion: TBD
Hair: TBD
Eyes: TBD
Height: TBD
Weight: TBD

IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Spouse: Frances M. (Riley) Storey (Married May 16, 1914 @ Old St Joseph’s Church)
Children:
#1 John Storey Jr.
#2 George Storey
#3 James M. Storey
#4 Francis Storey (AKA "Dutch)
#5 William R. Storey (AKA "Bill")
#6 Margaret F. Storey (AKA "Peg")
#7 Joseph T. Storey (AKA "Buster")
#8 Dorothy Storey (AKA "Dot)

RESIDENCES
Known residences:
3263 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA (1941) (Note: There doesn't appear to be a 3200 block of Sansom St. today)

OCCUPATIONS & EMPLOYERS
Listed as "Dealer" on daughter Margaret's 1924 birth certificate.

US MILITARY SERVICE
Served: TBD

PICTURES
TBD

MISCELLANEOUS
TBD

SELECT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Oral history, Margaret Storey's birth certificate.

Profile: Mary J. (Fitzgerald) Storey >> Born: 1874

What do I know about Mary J. (Fitzgerald) Storey? A little bit. If you think you can add to the story (or correct it!), please post a comment (see link below post) and cite any sources or e-mail dathfamily2@verizon.net. Thank you!


MARY J. (FITZGERALD) "MIN" STOREY
DOB: 1874 (Note: Possibly 5/17/1874)
Place of Birth: Ireland
DOD: 8/19/1926, Age 52
Place of Death: PA
Place of Burial: Holy Cross Cemetary, Yeadon, PA. USA Plot: Section 15 Range 1 (see gravestone)
Father: TBD (Born in Ireland)
Mother: Ellen Fitzgerald (B: 1858, Ireland >> D: 7/7/1911, PA) (see gravestone)(Appears to have lived at 760 x Front St. at time of death)
Siblings
Brothers: TBD

Sisters:
#1 Ellen (B: Abt 1878 >> D: 3/1/1963, Age 85, Last residence was 202 Glencoe Rd., Upper Darby, PA)
PHYSICAL DETAILS
Complexion: TBD
Hair: TBD
Eyes: TBD
Height: TBD
Weight: TBD

IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Spouse: George Storey
Children:
#1 John Aloysius Storey Sr. (AKA “Jack”) (B: 1/26/1895 >> D: 2/1/1944)
#2 Nellie Storey (AKA, Ellen? Helen? Nellie Fitzgerald?) (B: Abt. 1896 >> D: tbd)
#3 Mary Storey (AKA "May") (B: Abt. 1899 >> D: tbd)
#4 George A. Storey, Jr. (B: Abt 1901 >> D: March 1907, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41, Gr. 1)
#5 Catherine Storey (B: Abt 1903 >> D: TBD)
#6 Daniel Storey (B: Abt 1905 >> D: TBD)
#7 Margaret Storey (B: Abt 1906 >> D: TBD)
#8 Johanna Storey (B: Abt 1909 >> D: TBD)
#9 James Storey (B: Abt 1912 >> D: TBD)
#10 Lawrence F. Storey (Born: 1912 > Died: 1981) (see gravestone)
#11 Joseph Storey (Born: 1913 > Died: 2/1/1913, Age 1 month, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41)
#12 John Storey (Born: 4/30/1915 > Died: 5/4/1915, Age 1 month, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41)
Note: Another George A. Storey (B: 8/1914 >> D: 10/22/1914) is buried in the same plot as some other members of the Storey family. His last residence, 805 May St., is not consistent with being a member of the immediate family during this period, but it can't be ruled out that he was in fact a member.

IMMIGRATION DETAILS (if applicable)
Nationality:
Irish
Last place of residence:
Port of departure:
Date of departure: 1880?
Age at arrival: Abt. 6
Date of Arrival: 1880?
Port of Arrival: TBD
Ship: TBD
Manifest #: TBD
Arrived with the following: TBD
Marital status upon arrival: Single
Date of Citizenship/Admission:

RESIDENCES
Known residences:
229 Delancey St., Philadelphia (1910 and 1920 Census)
321 Spruce St., Philadelphia (at time of death, 1926)

OCCUPATIONS & EMPLOYERS
None listed in 1910 or 1920 census documents.

PICTURES
TBD

MISCELLANEOUS
TBD

SELECT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
> Select documents: 1910 Census, 1920 Census
> Oral history and baby book notes.
> Documents from Holy Cross Cemetary

Profile: George A. Storey >> Born: 1870

What do we know about George A. Storey? Not much. Piecing together different things, the information below is the best I have thus far. If you think you can add to the story (or correct it!), please post a comment (see link below post) and cite any sources or e-mail dathfamily2@verizon.net. Thank you!

GEORGE A. STOREY
DOB: 1870 (Note: Possibly 3/28/1870)
Place of Birth: PA?
DOD: 1940
Place of Death: PA?
Place of Burial: Holy Cross Cemetary, Yeadon, PA. USA Plot: Section 15 Range 1
(see gravestone)
Father: TBD
Mother: TBD
Siblings: TBD
Brothers:
Sisters:

PHYSICAL DETAILS
Complexion: TBD
Hair: TBD
Eyes: TBD
Height: TBD
Weight: TBD

IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Spouse: Mary “Min” Storey
Children:
#1 John Aloysius Storey Sr. (AKA “Jack”)
(B: 1/26/1895 >> D: 2/1/1944)

#2 Nellie Storey (AKA, Ellen? Helen? Nellie Fitzgerald?)
(B: Abt. 1896 >> D: tbd)

#3 Mary Storey (AKA "May")
(B: Abt. 1899 >> D: tbd)

#4 George A. Storey, Jr.
(B: Abt 1901 >> D: March 1907, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41, Gr. 1)

#5 Catherine Storey
(B: Abt 1903 >> D: TBD)

#6 Daniel Storey
(B: Abt 1905 >> D: TBD)

#7 Margaret Storey
(B: Abt 1906 >> D: TBD)

#8 Johanna Storey
(B: Abt 1909 >> D: TBD)

#9 James Storey
(B: Abt 1912 >> D: TBD)

#10 Lawrence F. Storey
(Born: 1912 > Died: 1981, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 24, Range 8, see gravestone)

#11 Joseph Storey
(Born: 1913 > Died: 2/1/1913, Age 1 month, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41)

#12 John Storey
(Born: 4/30/1915 > Died: 5/4/1915, Age 1 month, Buried at Holy Cross, Sec. 15, Range 1, Lot 41)

Note: Another George A. Storey (B: 8/1914 >> D: 10/22/1914) is buried in the same plot as some other members of the Storey family. His last residence, 805 May St., is not consistent with being a member of the immediate family during this period, but it can't be ruled out that he was in fact a member.

IMMIGRATION DETAILS (if applicable)
Nationality:
Born in Pennsylvania. 1910 census document identifies his mother as Irish-born. The 1920 census document lists his mother as having been born in PA. Both documents identify his father as having been born in PA.

RESIDENCES
Known residences:
229 Delancey St., Philadelphia (1910 and 1920 Census)
321 Spruce St., Philadelphia (at time of death, 1926)
OCCUPATIONS & EMPLOYERS
1910 census identifes his occupation as "city clerk"
1920 census idenifies his occupation as "municipal clerk."

US MILITARY SERVICE
Served: TBD

PICTURES
TBD

MISCELLANEOUS
TBD

SELECT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
> Select documents: 1910 Census, 1920 Census
> Oral history and baby book notes.
> Documents from Holy Cross Cemetary