| John O'Hara (1827-1901) |
Skaneateles (NY) Press, April 12, 1901
John O’Hara died at his home in Mottville shortly after 7 o’clock, Thursday evening, April 11, 1901, aged 74 years. He had been ailing during the winter, but had been confined to the house only the past week. The cause of his death was heart disease.
Deceased was a native of County Sligo, Ireland. He came to this country in 1847, locating near Mottville, in which he made his home for over fifty years, with the exception of three years spent in California (1862-1865), and a few months spent in Wisconsin.
He was an honest, hard-working man, temperate and frugal, and a good citizen. He was married in 1850 to Miss Catherine Healey, who died about fifteen years ago.
Five children survive him: Mrs. Dennis McLaughlin, Misses Ella and Catherine O’Hara of Mottville, and E. H. O’Hara and Daniel C. O’Hara of Syracuse. |
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My O'Hara family trees are incomplete, sometimes inaccurate and intended as bulletin boards for those interested in O'Hara families who settled in Central New York in the 19th century. This project was triggered by information sent by Dana O'Hara, a descendant of John O'Hara, one of at least three brothers who left County Sligo, Ireland, lived for awhile in Wisconsin, then eventually settled in Skaneateles.
John O'Hara married Catherine Healey (1828-1886) in 1850. In addition to the five children mentioned in the obituary (above), Catherine and John O'Hara had s son, John Francis O'Hara, who died in 1880 at the age of 24. It was through their daughter, Mary, that the family became connected with the McLaughlins and the Majors.
The children of John and Catherine (Healey) O'Hara: |
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| 1. Mary O'Hara (1851-1905) |
Skaneateles Press, August 10, 1905
Reprinted from the Syracuse Herald
SKANEATELES, August 4 – Mrs. Mary O’Hara, 54, wife of Dennis McLaughlin, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home in Mottville. She had only just recovered from a serious illness from pleuro-pneumonia when she was greatly shocked by the death of Miss Loretta Havens of Syracuse, who, while a guest at the McLaughlin home two weeks ago, suddenly expired in a hammock.
Since that time Mrs. McLaughlin had been unable to sleep well. Wednesday, however, she passed a peaceful night and yesterday was feeling better than usual. At noon her daughter prepared food for her, of which she partook with relish. A few minutes later she became drowsy and sat down in a chair.
Her daughter was unable to arouse her and summoned Mrs. Moreland, a neighbor, who, seeing the seriousness of Mrs. McLaughlin’s condition, telephoned Drs. Brown of Mottville and Clark of Skaneateles. When the former arrived, he administered powerful stimulants, but Mrs. McLaughlin never regained consciousness, dying about 1:45 p.m.
Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Willow Glen fifty-three years ago and had always resided in the town of Skaneateles. She was the mother of eleven children, nine of whom, with her husband, survive. She leaves also two brothers, Edward H. O’Hara of Syracuse and Daniel C. O’Hara of Buffalo, and two sisters, Misses Ella and Kate O’Hara of Skaneateles.
Mrs. McLaughlin was very domestic and warmly devoted to her husband and children. |
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| Mary O'Hara married Dennis R. McLaughlin (1851-1925). They had nine children. |
1. Edward J. McLaughlin (1874-1933) m. Mary Ellen Carrigan (1872-1931).
As a young man Edward J. McLaughlin worked on a farm and then like many Skaneateles residents worked for awhile at the McLaughlin-owned Glenside Woolen Mills Eventually he took a job as engine and turbine inspector for Aetna Insurance Comany, a position that required him to do a lot of traveling. He worked out of the Syracuse office, so he left Skaneateles and moved his family to the city. |
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2. Anne McLaughlin (1877-1962) m. Michael "Mickey" Major (1879-1962)
This is the second connection between the Skaneateles McLaughlins and the Skaneateles Majors, the other being the marriage of Rose McLaughlin to John W. Major. Anne McLaughlin's first name often appears as Anna. "Mickey" Major played minor league baseball and continued playing for several years afterward in semi-pro leagues. He also did a lot of umpiring. He was involved in what became, locally, at least, a notorious legal battle when he and 17 other men were arrested to playing baseball on a Sunday. |
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5. Harry McLaughlin (1885-1967) m. Bridget O'Hara (1890-1917).
2nd wife: Jane E. Tucker (1893-1978)
Syracuse Journal, April 18, 1917
Mrs. Bridget Agnes McLaughlin, 27, wife of Harry McLaughlin of 509 Tompkins Street, died about 12:30 o’clock this afternoon at the Crouse-Irving Hospital. Mrs. McLaughlin was born in the West End and was well known throughout that locality.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Grace; her father, Patrick O’Hara; two brothers, Patrick and Martin O’Hara; and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Blattner and Mrs. John P. Coughlin.
Funeral at St. Patrick’s Church; burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. |
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6. Arthur McLaughlin (1887-1971) m. Florence Sullivan (1887- ) on July 25, 1911 in Syracuse. |
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9. Grace McLaughlin(1896-1912) died at the family home, 235 Whittier Avenue, Syracuse. Her newspaper obituary listed the cause as "heart trouble." |
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| 2. Edward H. O'Hara (1853-1936) |
Edward H. O'Hara married Anna Hogan (1858-1940). He became publisher of the Syracuse Herald. Anna Hogan O'Hara was the sister of Emma Hogan Jenkins, wife of Arthur Jenkins, also an executive at the Herald. Anna and Edward H. O'Hara had three children: |
1. Katherine Grace O'Hara (1885-1956) m. Thomas A. Power (1886-1952). Apparently she was usually referred to be her middle name. She and Power were married in 1919. He was the city editor of the Herald. |
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2. Edward A. ("Bud") O'Hara (1888-1972) m. Anna Marie Hannon (1892-1982). At the time of their wedding in 1913 O'Hara was the business manager of the Syracuse Herald. Years later he became publisher, following in his father's footsteps. Anna Marie and "Bud" O'Hara had four children: |
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Edward A. "Bud" O'Hara Jr. (1914-1985) m. Elizabeth May LaFrance (1915-1988) |
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Margaret O'Hara m. ?? Morse. Home: Elmira, NY |
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Dennis G. O'Hara Home: Syracuse |
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Edward A. O'Hara III Home: Syracuse |
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Robert G. O'Hara (1916-1987) m. Catherine Meekan (1916-1987). He was a reporter and sports writer for the Syracuse Herald-Journal. She taught at Cherry Road Elementary School in Westvale. |
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Theresa O'Hara Home: San Francisco (1987) |
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Maureen O'Hara m. ?? Crist Home: San Francisco (1987) |
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Patricia O'Hara m. ?? Johnson Home: Honesdale, PA (1987) |
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Timothy P. O'Hara (1944-2005) m. ??? |
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Daniel G. O'Hara (1948-2010) He was born in Syracuse and moved to California in 1973. |
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Sharon Mae O'Hara (1949-2007) m. ?? Short. Home: Warner-Robins, GA (1987) |
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Mary Grace O'Hara (1918-2000) m. John Alan Costello (1917-1992). Costello was vice-president of the Hansen-Costello Realty Company. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. |
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Son Costello m. ?? Parker |
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John T. "Jack" O'Hara (1924-1989) m. ?? Burgess. Lived in Syracuse; worked as chief investigator for the Onondaga County District Attorney's office. |
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3. George W. O'Hara (1891-1956) m. Marie E. McDermott (1892-1925). They were married in 1921 in Syracuse. At the time George W. O'Hara was Sunday editor of the Syracuse Herald. He soon became managing editor. Later he was deputy commissioner of the State Liquor Authority. He was a veteran of World War I, serving overseas with the 104th Machine Gun Battalion of the 27th Division. The outfit was known as Troop D. [Among survivors mentioned in his obit was Gwynn W. Hoyt Jr.] |
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James Robert O'Hara m. Margaret Elizabeth Thomas. Wedding took place in 1950 at St. Patrick's Church, Owego, NY. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas of Owego. |
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George W. O'Hara Jr. (1922-1988) m. Marion Isabel Ealy (1924-2010). They lived in Skaneateles after they were married, but moved to Satellite Beach, Florida, about 1965. He was an engineer and partner in the firm of Gardner, Griffith, Minicue and O'Hara. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Marion and George O'Hara had ten children: [Her obituary also said she had 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.] |
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Mark O'Hara Home: Charlottesville VA |
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Dana O'Hara (1952- ) Home: Lothian, MD |
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Stephen O'Hara Home: Melbourne, FL |
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Luke O'Hara Home: St. Petersburg, FL |
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William O'Hara Home: Titusville, FL |
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Marie O'Hara m. ?? Apsey. Home: Melbourne, FL |
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Sarah O'Hara Home: Syracuse |
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Emily O'Hara m. ?? Collins. Home: Indialantic, F: |
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Helen O'Hara m. ?? Erdman. Home: Bear Creek, PA |
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Ann E. O'Hara (1924-2008) |
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| 3. John Francis O'Hara (1856-1880) |
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| 4. Ellen "Ella" O'Hara (1860-1942) |
Skaneateles Press, October 30, 1942
Miss Ellen O’Hara, 82, a native of Mottville and a sister of the late Edward H. O’Hara, publisher of the Syracuse Herald, died last Thursday (October 22, 1942) in Loretto Rest, Syracuse.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Katherine Carey, a brother, Daniel C. O’Hara, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held in Loretto Rest Chapel at 9 a.m. Saturday. Bearers were nephews Edward A. and George O’Hara and William, Harry, Clarence and Leo McLaughlin. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. |
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| 5. Daniel C. O'Hara (1863-1944) |
| His brother and newphew may have been publishers of the Syracuse Herald-Journal, but Daniel O'Hara received only a one-paragraph send-off in his obituary (June 29, 1944), which described him as a retired shoe salesman. He was survived by his sister, Katherine O'Hara Carey (below) and several nieces and nephews. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Skaneateles. |
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| 6. Katherine A. O'Hara (1868-1945) |
| Katherine A. O'Hara married Edward Carey (1871-1936), a Syracuse policeman. |
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