Thomas J. O'Hara1

M, b. Aug 1845, d. 1 Jan 1929
ChartsDescendants of Thomas J. O'Hara
FatherPatrick O'Hara2 b. 1809
MotherBridget Reap2 b. 1811
BirthAug 1845Thomas J. O'Hara was born in Aug 1845 in Ireland.3,4 
He was the son of Patrick O'Hara and Bridget Reap.2 
Census185018 Aug 1850Thomas J. O'Hara was enumerated in the census of 1850 under Patrick O'Hara in Providence, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.5
Census18602 Aug 1860Thomas J. O'Hara was enumerated in the census of 1860 under Patrick O'Hara in Blakely, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.6
Census187029 Jul 1870Thomas J. O'Hara was enumerated in the census of 1870 under Patrick O'Hara in Olyphant, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.7
Marriage1874Thomas J. O'Hara married Mary E. Cummings, daughter of Hugh Cummings and Mary Butler, in 1874.8 
Census18803 Jun 1880Thomas J. O'Hara was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1880 in Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
O'Hara, Thomas, 35, Married, Peddler, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland
Mary, 30, Wife, Keeps house, born in Ireland, Father and Mother born in Ireland
Katie, 6, Daughter, born in Pennsylvania, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Ireland
Mamie, 4, Daughter, born in Pennsylvania, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Ireland
Laura, 2, Daughter, born in Pennsylvania, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Ireland.1
Census19001 Jun 1900Thomas J. O'Hara was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
O'Hara, Thomas, Head, born Aug 1845, 54, married 26 years, born in Ireland, Father and Mother born in Ireland, immigrated 1847
Mary, Wife, born Nov 1854, 45, married 26 years, 10 children, 9 living, born in Ireland, Father and Mother born in Ireland, immigrated in 1866
Kate, Daughter, born Sept 1876, 23, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, Tailoress
May, Daughter, born Apr 1878, 22, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, Dressmaker
Lauratto, Daughter, born Sept 1880, 19, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, Bookkeeper
Josephine, Daughter, born Apr 1883, 17, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland
John, Son, born Apr 1883, 17, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, at Trade
Veronica, Daughter, born June 1884, 15, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland
Thomas, Son, born Nov 1886, 13, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland
Hubert, Son, born Sept 1890, 9, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland
James, Son, born Oct 1896, 3, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland.4
Census191015 Apr 1910Thomas J. O'Hara was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
O'Hara, Thomas, Head, 64, Married 35 years, born in Ireland, Father and Mother born in Ireland, immigrated 1847, laborer odd jobs
Mary, Wife, 55, Married 35 years, mother of 10, 8 living, born in Ireland, Father and Mother born in Ireland, immigrated in 1864
Kate, Daughter, 32, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, dressmaker at home
Laura, Daughter, 29, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, clerk at shoe store
Josephine, Daughter, 27, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, no occupation
Veronica, Daughter, 25, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, stenographer at supply store
Hubert, Son, 19, Single, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, worked at hardware store
James, Son, 15, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland.9
Census192013 Jan 1920Thomas J. O'Hara was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
O'Hara, Thomas J., Head, 73, Immigrated 1848, Naturalized 1869, born in Ireland, Father and Mother born in Ireland, Optician
Mary, Wife, 64, Immigrated 1856, Naturalized 1864, born in Ireland, Father and Mother born in Ireland
Laura, Daughter, 33, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, Saleswoman in a shop/store
James P, age 24, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Ireland, plumber.10
Burial12 Jan 1928His wife, Mary E. O'Hara, was buried on 12 Jan 1928 in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, aged 73.11,12 
Death1 Jan 1929Thomas J. O'Hara died on 1 Jan 1929 in Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.3,13,2 
Burial4 Jan 1929He was buried on 4 Jan 1929 in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, aged 83.3,2 

Family

 Mary E. Cummings b. 24 Nov 1854, d. 9 Jan 1928
Children 1.Catherine O'Hara1 b. Sep 1874
 2.Margaret 'Mae' O'Hara1 b. 24 Apr 1876, d. 28 Feb 1908
 3.Laura O'Hara1 b. 19 Sep 1878, d. 15 Oct 1970
 4.John B. O'Hara+4 b. 7 Apr 1883, d. 3 Oct 1956
 5.Josephine B. O'Hara+4 b. 7 Apr 1883, d. 26 Dec 1940
 6.Veronica Claire O'Hara+4 b. Jun 1884, d. 23 Aug 1960
 7.Thomas J. O'Hara4 b. Nov 1886
 8.Hubert J. O'Hara+4 b. Sep 1890
 9.James P O'Hara4 b. Oct 1896, d. 1949
 10.? O'Hara4 b. b 1900, d. b 1900

Citations

  1. [S12] 1880 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Olyphant, ED 32, Page 163D, Sheet 4.
  2. [S1410] Thomas J. O'Hara, Death Certificate: Thomas J. O'Hara.
  3. [S331] Thomas J. O'Hara Digital Photograph, Personal Files of Ruth Ann Greene.
  4. [S4] 1900 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Olyphant, ED 38, Page 2A/2B.
  5. [S17] 1850 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Providence, Page 538.
  6. [S23] 1860 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Blakely, Page 262.
  7. [S14] 1870 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Olyphant-Blakely Township, Page 49.
  8. [S4] 1900 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Olyphant, ED 38, Page 154A/154B.
  9. [S7] 1910 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Olyphant, ED 46, Page 2B.
  10. [S6] 1920 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Olyphant, ED 86, Page 10B.
  11. [S295] Mary (Cummings) O'Hara Digital Photograph, Personal Files of Ruth Ann Greene.
  12. [S1441] Mary E. (Cummings) O'Hara, Death Certificate: Mary E. (Cummings) O'Hara.
  13. [S1395] Will-O'Hara, Thomas J.