McNamara and Riley line

Catherine Kate Farrell

1840 to 1921

First recorded in the 2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

The record

Born
Mar 1840 , Ireland
Died
5 June 1921 , Runge, Karnes, Texas USA
Buried
Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery
Occupation
Retired Housewife

What the pages say

Each line below is one statement the research records about this person, with the page it was read from. These are summaries of what a page asserts, not quotations from it.

  • 1870 census entry lists her name misspelled as 'Cathran Meslemone'; Post Office Helena.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 711

  • 1880 census: age 37, listed as Mother-in-Law in the household, born in Ireland with both parents born in Ireland, married.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 712

  • 1910 census: age 67, Head of household, widowed, immigrated 1867, father and mother both born in Ireland.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 714

  • A devout Catholic and member of the original congregation of St. Anthony's Parish in Runge, Texas; her tombstone says she died at age 80; her death record was witnessed by her daughter, Mrs. John Riley, and identifies her parents as John and Marguerite Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  • Applied for a pension in 1904 (also stated as 1905) for William McNamara's Indian Wars service; had lived in Karnes County starting in 1866.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  • Applied for and received a pension; signed the application with an X, indicating she could not read or write, though the 1910 census says she can.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • Awarded a pension on 29 May 1905, initially $8.00 a month, increased to $12 a month on 19 April 1908; by the 1920 census she and George had moved back to the Riley household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  • Birthplace location within Ireland is unknown.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 52

  • Census records show she lived with the Rileys in the 1880's along with George McNamara and John McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

  • Civil War pension case; listed as an Indian War widow (IND WID) pensioner, Cert. No. 6997, residence Runge, Texas, R R 2; last paid at $12 per month to MAY 4 1921, dropped from the pension roll due to death.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 776

  • Claimant for widow's pension as widow of William McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 773

  • Daughter of John Farrell and Margurite.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 706

  • Deceased grandmother of James E. Riley, buried at the Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery, with a monument placed by James E. Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

  • Filed a widow's pension application based on William McNamara's military service; could not read or write.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 702

  • Filed pension records for William's military service; lived with William in San Antonio, New Orleans, and Karnes County, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  • Given as mother of John Robert Mcnamara in 1900 census; name partially illegible (Cath*).

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 728

  • Given as mother of Margaret Ellen McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 32

  • Her husband was William McNamara, in whose memory a church statue was placed.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

  • Immigrant from Ireland who could not read or write; mother of George and John McNamara and Margaret Ellen Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

  • In the 1920 census, moved back in with her daughter, Margaret Riley, along with George.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  • Indian Wars pensioner, Cert. No. 6991, payable quarterly by the U.S. Pension Agent at Knoxville, Tenn.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 778

  • Irish Catholic; arrived in the United States between 1847 and 1849, probably 1849; per the 1910 census her mother-tongue was Scotch and her parents' mother-tongue was 'L C'; per the 1910 census she could not read or write.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

  • Listed as George Mcnamara's mother on the 1910 census, born in Ireland.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 720

  • Listed as mother of Margaret Ellen McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 399

  • Listed in the 1920 census under her daughter's household with the surname Riley, which the page states was a census error — her name should be McNamara; she was Widowed, White, Female, immigrated in 1881, and could read and write

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 715

  • Listed with William McNamara's 1870 household (Karnes County); recorded as an in-law in John J Riley's 1880 household; household head in DeWitt County in 1900 and 1910.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • Lived with the Rileys in the 1880's per census records, later moved out to a house of her own nearby.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  • Living with the Rileys with her two sons per the census; census states she is married but her husband William was not included; she and her sons lived in the area until their deaths.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  • Maggie McNamara's mother; was a witness at her marriage to John Riley.

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5

  • Margaret Ellen's mother; moved back into the Riley household by 1920.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

  • Margaret Ellen's mother.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

  • Margaret's mother; listed in the 1880 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  • Married William McNamara in San Antonio, Texas on 12 April 1860; mother of Margaret Ellen McNamara per New Orleans birth record.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  • Married William McNamara on 12 April 1860 in Bexar County; also served as a witness (as Catherine Farrrell) at John Murphy and Catherine Harris's marriage.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 38

  • Married William McNamara; some unknown conditions in her early life; witnesses at her wedding did not appear to be family members.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  • Member of John McNamara's household, DeWitt County, 1910.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • Member of Margaret Ellen Riley's household, Karnes County, 1920.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • Mother of George McNamara; George is buried beside her gravesite in the Runge Catholic Cemetery.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

  • Mother of George W. McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 717

  • Mother of John Riley's future wife; married William McNamara; possibly known to John J Riley.

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  • Mother of John Robert McNamara and his brother; owned the farm land in DeWitt County; listed as able to read or write in 1910 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

  • Mother of John Robert McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 724

  • Mother of Maggie Riley; identified in a family picture taken approximately 1920, and possibly in another undated picture (estimated around 1890) compared to it.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 12

  • Mother of Margaret (Maggie) Ellen Riley; lived with her.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 10

  • Mother of Margaret Ellen McNamara; census records indicate she arrived in the US around 1849; married William McNamara in San Antonio on 12 April 1860.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31

  • Mother of Margaret Ellen McNamara; married William McNamara in San Antonio.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41

  • Mother of Margaret Ellen McNamara; referred to as 'Catherine McNamara' when listed among the key immigrant ancestors.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  • Mother of Margaret Ellen Riley; shown in a family group picture taken not long before her death.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 19

  • Mother of Margaret Ellen; lived at the Riley Ranch in the 1920 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  • Mother of Margaret McNamara; came over with her when Margaret came.

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2

  • Mother of Margaret; felt there was a connection in Ireland between John Joseph Riley's family and Catherine Farrell's family.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 2

  • Mother of Margaret; official witness to her marriage to John Riley; thought to have lived in Karnes County at the time of the marriage.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5

  • Moved with William to Karnes County in 1866; her name was badly misspelled as 'Meslemone' in the 1870 Karnes County census; filed a pension application based on William's military service; listed as married in the 1880 census and widowed in the 1900 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  • Named as a family member on the 1870 census entry, listed under the misspelled surname Meslemone.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 42

  • Named as mother of George Mcnamara, born Ireland

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 719

  • Named as part of the McNamara family whose pictures, along with the Riley family's, are discussed on this page.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 14

  • One of the parents of Margaret Ellen McNamara who witnessed her marriage; her name is misspelled on the marriage record.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  • Page suggests a family connection between her and John Riley.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  • Parents listed as John Farrell & Margurite.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 704

  • Photographed seated wearing a hat.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  • Pictured sitting in the chair circa 1920; died in 1921. In the Margie Stefka interview, identified as 'Catherine Riley born in 1880 and died in 1956,' called Aunt Kate, and said to have never married.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  • Recorded in the 1870 census with William and daughter Margaret; 1900 and 1910 census records indicated she had additional children beyond Margaret, George, and John, though no records of them were found.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4

  • Remained in Karnes County, member of St. Anthony's Parish in Runge, Texas; identified as owning her farm land in the 1900 census; lived as part of the John and Margaret Riley family; applied for a military pension for her husband William in October 1904.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  • Said to have been in Texas with John Riley in the late 1850's, and possibly both in Louisiana in the early 1860's.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32

  • She and her sons had moved to their own place, so were not counted in the primary Riley household in the 1900 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

  • Subject of a story referenced alongside John Joseph Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 305

  • Subject of the page; a 1900 census entry appears under the name Cath Mcnamara, identified on this page as Catherine "Kate" Farrell; portrait photograph included.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 713

  • The record states she was from Ireland.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 26

  • Widow of Sergeant William McNamara; certified May 29, 1895 as entitled to a widow's pension of eight dollars per month, commencing June 27, 1892, to continue during her widowhood.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 780

  • Widow of William McNamara and claimant on his pension file; received Pension Certificate No. 6997 dated 29 May 1905.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 769

  • Widow of William McNamara, pursuing a Pension claim referenced in this affidavit.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 772

  • Widow of William McNamara; filed Indian War widow's pension claim 1904 Oct 27 in Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 777

  • Widow of William McNamara; named claimant on Pension Cert. No. 6997 dated 29 May 1905.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 768

  • Widowed, about 80 years old at death; general nature of business M Ranch

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  • William's wife; filed a Pension Application containing statements about his military service.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

  • Witnessed the marriage of John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 233

The family

Married

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A life in dates

  1. 1829 · Ireland

    Birth of Catherine Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 42

  2. 1840

    Birth of Catherine "Kate" Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 37

  3. late 1840's and the early 1850's · Ireland

    John Joseph Riley and William and Catherine McNamara came from Ireland and immigrated to the US during the Potato Famine period

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  4. approximately 1840 · Ireland

    Catherine Farrell was born in Ireland to parents John and Marguerite Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

  5. Mar 1840 · Ireland

    Birth of Catherine "Kate" Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 751

  6. Mar 1840

    Birth of Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 825

  7. Mar 1840 · Ireland

    Catherine "Kate" Farrell was born in Ireland.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 706

  8. 1840

    Birth of Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 705

  9. Mar 1840 · Ireland

    Birth of Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 704

  10. Mar 1840 · Ireland

    Born in Ireland

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  11. between 1847 and 1849, probably 1849

    Catherine Farrell arrived in the United States; the 1900 census indicates she immigrated in 1849 and had been in the US for 51 years.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

  12. 1849

    The US 1900 census defines her immigration year as 1849; it also says she has been in the US for 51 years. The 1920 census is unreadable, but if anything it would be 1849. 1849 is the most likely year of arrival.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  13. around 1849

    Census records indicate Catherine Farrell arrived in the US around this time; details of her immigration and prior activities are not known.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31

  14. 1849

    Cath Mcnamara immigrated to the United States.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 713

  15. late 1850's · Texas

    John Riley and Catherine Farrell/McNamara were in Texas in the late 1850's.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32

  16. September 1854 to September 1859

    Catherine McNamara filed an application for a widow's pension based on William McNamara's military service from September 1854 to September 1859; the application was received from the National Archives & Records Administration and was sent in an envelope from M. E. Riley because Catherine could not read or write.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 702

  17. 12 Apr 1860 · Texas, USA

    Marriage of William McNamara and Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 753

  18. 12 Apr 1860 · San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

    Marriage of Catherine "Kate" Farrell and William McNamara

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  19. 12 Apr 1860

    Marriage of William McNamara and Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 930

  20. 11 April 1860 · Bexar County, Texas

    William McNamara and Catherine Farrell received a marriage license.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  21. 12 April 1860 · San Antonio, Texas

    William McNamara and Catherine Farrell were married in San Antonio, Texas; a copy of the marriage record is available.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  22. early 1860's · Louisiana

    John Riley and Catherine Farrell/McNamara were possibly both in Louisiana in the early 1860's.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 32

  23. 1860

    Marriage of William McNamara and Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 705

  24. 12 April 1860 · Bexar County, Texas

    William McNamara and Catherine Farrell were married in Bexar County, Texas, by a Catholic Priest, Father W. Sheehan; witnesses were John and Catharine Murphy.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  25. 12 Apr 1860

    Marriage of William McNamara and Catherine Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 825

  26. 12 Apr 1860

    Marriage of William McNamara and Catherine "Kate" Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 893

  27. 12 April 1860 · San Antonio

    William McNamara and Catherine were married in San Antonio.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31

  28. 12 Apr 1860 · San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

    Marriage of William McNamara and Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 704

  29. 12 Apr 1860 · San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

    Marriage to Catherine Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 706

  30. 12 April 1860 · Bexar County

    William McNamara and Catherine McNamara married, with John and Catherine Murphy as witnesses.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 38

  31. 1860's · Dove Street, New Orleans

    William and Catherine McNamara lived near Dove Street in New Orleans.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

  32. 6 June 1861 · New Orleans, Louisiana

    William McNamara and Catherine Farrell had a child in New Orleans, Louisiana on 6 June 1861, recorded in the New Orleans file as Marguerite Helen McNamara; this birth record identifies her father as William McNamara and mother as Catherine Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  33. until approximately 1863 · San Antonio

    William and Catherine continued to live in San Antonio according to pension records Catherine filed for William's military service.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  34. 1866 · Karnes County

    William and Catherine moved to Karnes County.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  35. 1866 · Karnes County, Texas

    After living in New Orleans, the family moved to Texas and probably Karnes County, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  36. 1866 · Karnes County

    Catherine McNamara's pension application indicates that she had lived in Karnes County starting in 1866.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  37. about 1866 · Karnes County

    The McNamara's came to Karnes County in about 1866.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  38. 1867

    Year of immigration to the United States.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 714

  39. 1870 · Karnes County

    The McNamara family is in the 1870 census living in Karnes County.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  40. 1870 · Karnes County

    William and Catherine's residence is documented in the Karnes County 1870 census; their name is badly misspelled, coming out as 'Meslemone', though the family names William, Catherine, and Margaret are recognizable.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  41. 1870 · Karnes County

    An 1870 census places the family in Karnes County with only one child, Margaret Ellen.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  42. Aug 1870 · Karnes County, Texas, USA

    1870 Karnes County Census. Their name in 1870 Census is badly mispelled as Meslemone.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  43. 1870 · Karnes, Texas

    Residence

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  44. 1870 · Karnes County

    The 1870 census recorded William and Catherine McNamara with their daughter Margaret living in Karnes County; the unidentified girl in the photo was not with the McNamara family in this census.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4

  45. 1870 · Karnes, Texas

    Catherine "Kate" Farrell recorded in the 1870 United States Federal Census, born about 1845 in Ireland, age 25, home in Karnes, Texas, Post Office Helena; name misspelled in the census as 'Cathran Meslemone'.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 711

  46. 15 January 1876 · San Antonio, Texas

    John Joseph Riley married Margaret (Maggie) Ellen McNamara, a young lady of Irish ancestry. The parents of Margaret Ellen McNamara were witnesses to the marriage (Catherine's name is misspelled on the record). John was approximately 40 (or 38, depending on actual birth date) years old and Margaret was only 14 years old at the time of the marriage.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  47. 15 January 1876 · St. Mary's Church, San Antonio, Texas

    Marriage license executed by T.J. Johnston, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, San Antonio, joining John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara in matrimony, witnessed by William McNamara and Catherine McNamara.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5

  48. 15 January 1876 · a Catholic Church, San Antonio

    John Riley and Margaret McNamara were married at a Catholic Church in San Antonio; her parents William and Catherine McNamara were official witnesses.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5

  49. 15 Jan 1876 · St. Mary's Church, San Antonio, Texas

    John Joseph Riley and Maggie McNamara were married by T J Johnson, Pastor of St. Mary's Church in San Antonio, Texas. Maggie's parents (William and Catherine McNamara) were the witnesses. The marriage record says she was 15 (actually 14) years old; he was 41.

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 5

  50. 1880 · Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas

    Enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal Census, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas, on 10 June 1880, as Mother-in-Law in the household, age 37, estimated birth year abt 1843, born in Ireland, father and mother both born in Ireland, married, white, female.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 712

  51. 1880's

    Kate McNamara, George McNamara, and John McNamara lived with the Rileys, per census records; they later moved out and got a house of their own but lived in the same area, close to the Riley farm.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

  52. 1880 · Karnes, Texas

    Residence

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  53. 1880 · Karnes County

    Catherine and her sons lived with the John and Margaret Riley family (per the 1880 US Federal Census).

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  54. 1880

    In the interview it is noted 'There is a Catherine Riley born in 1880 and died in 1956,' which Margie identifies as Aunt Kate.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  55. 1880

    1880 census: the sons are only 10 and 3 years old and therefore unable to help in maintaining a farm or house of their own.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  56. 1880

    In the 1880 census, Catherine McNamara's marital status is listed as married.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  57. 1880's · near the Riley farm

    Kate McNamara, George McNamara, and John McNamara lived with the Rileys according to census records; they later moved out and got a house of their own but stayed in the same area, close to the Riley farm.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  58. 1881

    Year of immigration to the United States

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 715

  59. May 29, 1895

    Catherine McNamara, widow of William McNamara, was certified by the Bureau of Pensions as entitled to a widow's pension of eight dollars per month, commencing June 27, 1892, to continue during her widowhood.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 780

  60. 1900 & 1910

    Two census records (1900 and 1910) indicated Catherine McNamara had additional children beyond Margaret, George, and John, but no records were ever found for them.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4

  61. early 1900's · St. Anthony's Parish, Runge, Texas

    Catherine and Margaret dedicated a Sacred Heart Statue in memory of William McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  62. 1900

    In the 1900 census, Catherine McNamara is listed as widowed.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  63. 1900 · Precinct 3, DeWitt County

    1900 census: Catherine, George and John have moved to their own farm; Catherine is identified as the head of the house and owns the farm property with no mortgage. They live in Precinct 3 of DeWitt County.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  64. 1900-06-05 · Justice Precinct 3, De Witt, Texas

    Cath Mcnamara enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census as Head of household, age 60, widowed.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 713

  65. 1900

    1900 census identifies George McNamara as able to read and write, while his mother could not.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

  66. 1900 · Justice Precinct 3, De Witt, Texas

    Residence

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  67. 1900

    The 1900 US Federal Census states Catherine and William had 6 children, with 3 living: Margaret, George, and John.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  68. about 1901 · Runge, Texas

    St. Anthony's Parish in Runge, Texas was established, and the family was part of the original congregation.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  69. 1904 Oct 27 · Texas

    Catherine McNamara, widow of William McNamara, filed an Indian War widow's pension claim (Class: Ind. wid., Application No. 9852, Certificate No. 6997) in Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 777

  70. 1904

    After William had died, Catherine McNamara applied for a pension for William's service in the Indian Wars; the record is included in the original Riley Family History document.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  71. October 1904

    Catherine McNamara put in an application for a pension from the US Department of Interior for her husband's service in the military from September 1854 to [text cut off].

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  72. 29 May 1905

    Pension Authorization Cert. No. 6997 dated to Catherine McNamara, widow of William McNamara, for his service as a Sergeant of B 1st Regiment United States Infantry in the Indian Wars.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 768

  73. 1905-05-29

    Pension Certificate No. 6997 dated to Catherine McNamara, widow of William McNamara, who was a Sergeant of B 1st Regiment United States Infantry.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 769

  74. 29 May 1905

    Pension awarded to Catherine McNamara, initial award $8.00 a month.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  75. 1905

    Pension application was approved and she received a pension of $8 per month beginning in June 1905.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  76. 1905

    Most of the information in the voter registration record had already been discovered in the application for a pension that was filed by William McNamara's wife in 1905.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  77. February 8, 1905 · Laredo, Webb County, Texas

    A. A. Myers, undertaker of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, formerly located in business in Corpus Christi and custodian of the records thereof, swore an affidavit before a Notary Public regarding the burial record of William McNamara, in support of a Pension claim by Catherine McNamara, widow of William McNamara; deponent states he has no interest in the prosecution of the claim; sworn before Geo. Page, Clerk Co. Court.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 772

  78. 1908

    Pension was raised to $12 per month in April 1908.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  79. 19 April 1908

    Pension increased to $12 a month by an act on that date, assumed to be an act of Congress.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  80. 1910

    The 1910 census states Catherine Farrell's mother-tongue was Scotch and her parents' mother-tongues were 'L C', and that she could not read or write.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

  81. 1910 · DeWitt County

    1910 census shows the family living on a farm in DeWitt County that is part of land owned by his mother Catherine McNamara; John is shown renting his home; both John and Catherine McNamara listed as able to read or write.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

  82. 1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

    Enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, Supervisor's District No. 9, Enumeration District No. 49, Sheet No. 10 B, as Son, age 40, single, White, male; birthplace Texas; father's birthplace Ireland; mother Kate Mcnamara born in Ireland.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 720

  83. 1910 · Precinct 8, DeWitt County

    1910 census: Catherine and George are living in a house apparently near or adjacent to John's house; they now live in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County. John's occupation is identified as a farmer, apparently renting the house/land where he is living. Catherine is identified as owning the house where she and George live.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  84. 1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

    Residence

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  85. 1910 · Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas

    Recorded as Head of household, widowed, in the 1910 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 714

  86. 1920

    Catherine and George moved back in with their daughter, Margaret Riley; Margaret's single daughter is also living with her, per the 1920 census.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  87. 1920 · Riley Ranch

    Her father had passed away; her mother Margaret Ellen still lived at the Riley Ranch with part of her family, including Catherine McNamara (mother), George McNamara (brother, who also never married), and "Katherine" Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  88. 1920 · Runge, Karnes, Texas

    Residence

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  89. 1920 · Runge, Karnes, Texas

    Enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, living in the household of her daughter, Mrs. John Riley; age 80, born abt 1840 in Ireland, widowed, able to read and write; the census recorded her surname as Riley in error

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 715

  90. 1920

    Family members remaining at the Riley primary household in 1920 are Margaret Ellen and daughter Catherine; Margaret's mother and brother, Catherine McNamara and George McNamara, have moved back into the household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

  91. approximate 1920 · Riley Ranch

    Photographs taken of John McNamara with his wife Lizzie and daughter Annie Lee, and of Catherine (Kate) McNamara sitting in a chair, at the Riley Ranch household; dated by cross-referencing Kate's 1921 death and Annie Lee's 1907 birth.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  92. 1921

    Catherine McNamara had died in 1921 (noted regarding the 1930 census family members).

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  93. 1921

    Death of Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 705

  94. 1921

    George McNamara's mother died in 1921, after which he lived with his sister Margaret Ellen Riley to help manage the farm.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

  95. AUG 4- 1921

    Check No. 2347589 for $36 dated, later canceled after postmaster returned it reporting the pensioner's death.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 776

  96. July 5, 1921 · Karnes County

    Death certificate filed by Robt J Roland, Registrar

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  97. 5 June 1921 · Texas USA

    Death of Catherine "Kate" Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 751

  98. 5 June 1921 · Runge, Karnes, Texas USA

    Catherine "Kate" Farrell died.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 706

  99. 1921

    Catherine McNamara died.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 19

  100. 5 June 1921 · Runge, Karnes, Texas USA

    Death of Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 704

  101. June 15 1921 · Runge, Karnes County, Texas

    Death of Mrs. Catherine McNamara at 11 P.M., attended by physician from June 13, 1921 to June 15, 1921, last seen alive June 13, 1921; cause of death Acute Indigestion, contributory Pulmonary Oedema

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  102. 5 June 1921 · Runge, Karnes, Texas USA

    Death; buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  103. June 15, 1921

    Death of pensioner Catherine McNamara, reported to the pension bureau, leading to cancellation of her pension.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 776

  104. 5 June 1921 · Texas USA

    Death of Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 753

  105. 1921

    Kate McNamara died.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  106. 5 June 1921

    Catherine McNamara died; her tombstone says she died at the age of 80.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  107. 1921

    Death of Catherine "Kate" Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 37

  108. June 16, 1921 · Runge Catholic Cem.

    Burial of Catherine McNamara

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  109. 5 June 1921

    Death of Catherine "Kate" Farrell

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 825

  110. 5 June 1921

    Death of Catherine "Kate" Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 893

  111. MAY 4 1921

    Last date to which pensioner was paid, at the rate of $12 per month, before being dropped from the pension roll due to death.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 776

  112. 1956

    In the interview it is noted 'There is a Catherine Riley born in 1880 and died in 1956,' which Margie identifies as Aunt Kate.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  113. about 1963 · New Orleans, Louisiana

    Pension records indicate William and Catherine moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived there about 3 years (date as printed on the page).

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  114. Undated · Runge, Texas

    Catherine McNamara was a devout Catholic and member of St. Anthony's Parish in Runge, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  115. Undated

    Catherine "Kate" McNamara and her two sons are living with the Rileys per the census; the census does not include her husband William McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  116. Undated

    A copy of the actual pension was maintained in the Riley family files, in the files maintained by Nelda Jauer.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 702

  117. Undated · San Antonio

    Possibility of a connection between John Murphy and Catherine Farrell since it is not known how Catherine came to be in San Antonio; both were from Ireland.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  118. Undated

    Catherine McNamara and her sons lived in the area until their deaths.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  119. Undated

    When Margaret McNamara came over, she brought her mother, Grandma McNamara, and her two sons, John and George.

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 2

  120. Undated · San Antonio

    William & Catherine were married in San Antonio.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41

  121. Undated · Riley household

    Catherine and George have moved back to the Riley household with Margaret and Margaret's only remaining daughter living at home, Katherine Riley, approximately 40 years old.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  122. Undated · Texas

    The two sons of William and Catherine are known to have been born in Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  123. Undated · New Orleans, LA

    Catherine Farrell, mother of John Riley's future wife, also lived in New Orleans, LA

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  124. Undated

    Margie Stefka recounts a family story about how John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara are believed to have met and married, that Margaret Ellen was fifteen when they married, and that when she came over she brought her mother (Grandma Mac) and her two sons John and George.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31

  125. Undated · Catholic Cemetery, Runge, Texas

    Buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  126. Undated

    Catherine McNamara's death record was witnessed by her daughter, Mrs. John Riley, and identifies her parents as John and Marguerite Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  127. Undated · Runge Catholic Cemetery

    Most of John Joseph Riley's immediate family and Margaret Ellen's mother and brothers are buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 20

  128. Undated

    Catherine McNamara filed a claim for widow's pension as widow of William McNamara, filed by pension attorney John N. Bolton

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 773

  129. Undated · Knoxville, Tenn.

    Indian Wars pension certificate (Cert. No. 6991) issued to Catherine McNamara as pensioner, payable quarterly by the U.S. Pension Agent at Knoxville, Tenn.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 778

  130. Undated · Catholic Cemetery, Runge, Texas

    Catherine McNamara is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Runge, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  131. Undated · San Antonio, Texas

    William McNamara married Catherine Farrell in San Antonio; it is not known if they knew each other before his move to San Antonio in 1859.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

  132. Undated · Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery

    James E. Riley makes and publishes his last will and testament, directing a Catholic funeral from the Runge Texas Catholic Church and burial in the Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery between the graves of his mother and brother, near a monument like those he placed over his grandmother and uncle's graves; also directs $100 be paid to the pastor for Masses and that his debts and funeral expenses be paid.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

  133. Undated

    After 1870, records on William McNamara are sparse; he appears to have left Karnes County and not lived with his family, though he and Catherine were never divorced.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  134. not too long before her death

    A family group picture of Catherine McNamara was taken.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 19

  135. Undated · Runge Catholic Cemetery

    George McNamara is buried in the Runge Catholic Cemetery beside the gravesite of his mother, Catherine McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

  136. Undated

    It is felt there was a family connection between John Riley and Catherine Farrell; his wife was the daughter of William and Catherine McNamara, and the marriage was possibly arranged.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  137. Undated

    Catherine McNamara and her sons had moved to their own place by the time of the 1900 census, so were not counted in the primary Riley household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

  138. Undated · Ireland

    Catherine Farrell was born in Ireland, location is unknown

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 52

  139. Undated

    She always had family living with her, including her children, her mother Catherine McNamara, and her brother George McNamara.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 10

  140. Undated · Karnes or DeWitt Counties

    Catherine and her family continued to live in Karnes or DeWitt Counties for the rest of their lives.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  141. Undated · San Antonio

    Catherine and William were married in San Antonio.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  142. Undated · 508 Dove Street, New Orleans

    The birth record shows William McNamara and Catherine Farrell living in New Orleans at an address of 508 Dove Street.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 26

  143. Undated · Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery

    Katherine McNamara buried at the Runge, Texas Catholic Cemetery, with a monument placed over her grave by James E. Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

  144. Undated

    Pension Application filed by his wife Catherine Farrell contains statements that his company served as escorts, scouting parties, etc.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

  145. Undated · Karnes County

    It is thought that William and Catherine McNamara lived in Karnes County at the time of the marriage.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5

The documents

  • census · 1900

    1900 census record indicating Catherine McNamara had additional children beyond the three known.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4

  • census · 1910

    The 1910 census states that Catherine can read and write, which the page notes must be in error given she signed the pension application with an X.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • census · 1880-06-10

    SCHEDULE I.—Inhabitants in Precinct No. 1, in the County of Karnes, State of Texas

    1880 United States Federal Census, Schedule I, Precinct No. 1, Karnes County, Texas, listing Kate Mcnamara as Mother-in-Law, age 37, born Ireland, both parents born Ireland, married. Source: Ancestry.com / FamilySearch (LDS) database, Roll T9_1315, Family History Film 1255315, Page 8.4000, Enumeration District 84.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 712

  • census · 1910

    1910 census showing John McNamara married to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Wilson with daughter Annie Lee McNamara, and Catherine and George living nearby in Precinct 8 of DeWitt County.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  • census · 1910-04-28

    1910 census - John McNamara household

    Household of John McNamara, DeWitt County, Precinct 8, Supervisor District 9, Enumeration District 49.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • census · 1900-06-05

    1900 census - Catherine McNamara household

    Household of Catherine McNamara, DeWitt County, Precinct 3, Supervisor District 13, Enumeration District 30.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • census · 1920

    1920 census

    1920 census, unreadable but likely shows 1849 as immigration year.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  • census · 1870

    1870 United States Federal Census

    Schedule 1 population census page for Karnes County, Texas, enumerated 21 [illegible] 1870, listing 'Cathran Meslemone' (Catherine "Kate" Farrell), age 25, born abt 1845 in Ireland, White, Female, Post Office Helena; Page No. 17; source Ancestry.com, Roll M593_.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 711

  • census · 1870

    1870 census from Karnes County placing the family there with only one child, Margaret Ellen.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  • census · 1900

    1900 census identifying Catherine McNamara as head of house, owning farm property with no mortgage, living with George and John in Precinct 3 of DeWitt County.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  • census · 1910

    THIRTEENTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES: 1910 POPULATION

    1910 United States Federal Census population schedule for Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt, Texas; Roll: T624_1545; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 1140. Source: www.Ancestry.com.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 720

  • census · Aug 1870

    1870 Karnes County Census

    1870 Karnes County Census; their name badly misspelled as Meslemone.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  • census · 1920

    1920 United States Federal Census

    Fourteenth Census of the United States: 1920—Population, household listing for Katherine Riley (Mother, age 80, Ireland-born, widowed, immigrated 1881); source www.Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Census Place: Runge, Karnes, Texas; Roll: T625_1824; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 161; Image: 855

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 715

  • census · 1870

    Karnes County 1870 census

    Karnes County 1870 census documenting William and Catherine's residence, with their name badly misspelled as 'Meslemone'.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  • census · 1910

    1910 census record indicating Catherine McNamara had additional children beyond the three known.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4

  • census · 1900-06-05

    TWELFTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES. SCHEDULE No. 1.—POPULATION.

    Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1—Population, Justice Precinct 3, De Witt County, Texas, Supervisor's District 13, Enumeration District 30, Sheet No. 5, enumerated by John Reata; entry for Cath Mcnamara, age 60, born May 1840 in Ireland, immigrated 1849, Head of household, widowed, mother of 6 children with 3 living, father and mother both born in Ireland.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 713

  • census · 1880-06-10

    1880 census - John J Riley household

    Household of John J Riley, Karnes County, Precinct 1, Supervisor District 6, Enumeration District 84; includes in-laws Catherine McNamara, George W McNamara and John McNamara, nephew Daniel J. Riley, and laborer Martin Monaghon.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • census

    Census showing Catherine "Kate" McNamara and her two sons living with the Rileys, and noting she is married though her husband William McNamara was not included.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  • census · 1880

    1880 census showing the sons as 10 and 3 years old.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  • census

    Census records indicating Catherine Farrell arrived in the US around 1849.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31

  • census · June 1880

    1880 Census

    1880 census, the first census record for the John Joseph Riley family, taken in Precinct 1 of Karnes County; lists John Riley, Margaret Riley, William Riley, Mary Elizabeth Riley (age 10 months), Kate McNamara, George McNamara (age 9), John McNamara (age 3), Daniel J. Riley (age 22, born Massachusetts), and Martin Monaghon (age 52); John Riley's occupation listed as Sheep Raiser.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  • census · 1920

    1920 census

    1920 census showing the changed family unit after John Joseph's death, with Margaret Ellen as head of household and Catherine McNamara and George McNamara living in the household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 17

  • census · 1880's

    Census records showing Kate McNamara, George McNamara, and John McNamara living with the Rileys.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  • census · 1880's

    Census records showing Kate McNamara, George McNamara, and John McNamara living with the Rileys in the 1880's.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 14

  • census · 1910

    1910 census

    1910 census stating Catherine Farrell's mother-tongue was Scotch, her parents' mother-tongues were 'L C', and that she could not read or write.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

  • census · 1900-06-05

    Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1—Population

    1900 U.S. Federal Census population schedule (Schedule No. 1) for Justice Precinct 3, De Witt County, Texas, Supervisor's District 13, Enumeration District 30, Sheet No. 5, enumerated by John Perkins, listing George Mcnamara as Son with age 29, birth Oct 1870, birthplace Texas, father's birthplace Ireland, mother Cath* Mcnamara born Ireland, single

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 719

  • census

    Census records indicating Catherine Farrell's arrival in the United States between 1847 and 1849.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

  • census · 1900

    Cropped close-up excerpt of the census schedule's right-hand columns (numbered 70–73), showing occupation, ownership, and literacy fields for the Mcnamara household entries.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 713

  • census · 1870

    1870 United States Federal Census

    Schedule 1 - Inhabitants, Page No. 17; family listed under surname spelled Meslemone (a misspelling), including William, Catherine, and Margaret; sourced from Ancestry.com, Census Place: Karnes, Texas, Roll M593_.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 42

  • census · 1910-04-27

    1910 census - Catherine McNamara household

    Household of Catherine McNamara, DeWitt County, Precinct 8, Supervisor District 9, Enumeration District 49.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • census · 1870-08-20

    1870 census - William McNamara household

    Household of William McNamara (surname misspelled 'Meslemone' in the census), Post Office Helena, Karnes County.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • census · 1920

    1920 census listing Margaret Ellen, Catherine McNamara, George McNamara, and "Katherine" Riley living at the Riley Ranch.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  • census · 1870

    1870 census record showing the McNamara family living in Karnes County.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  • census · 1900

    1900 census

    US 1900 census defines her immigration year as 1849 and that she has been in the US for 51 years.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  • census · 1900

    1900 census

    1900 census indicating Catherine Farrell immigrated to the US in 1849 and had been in the US for 51 years.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 3

  • census · 1900

    1900 census

    1900 census listing Catherine McNamara as widowed.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  • census · 1900-06-01

    1900 United States Federal Census

    Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1 Population, Supervisor's District 13, Enumeration District 30, Sheet No. 5, enumerated by John Peck on 3 June 1900. Source: Ancestry.com, Roll T623_1628, Page 5B, Enumeration District 30.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 728

  • census · 1910

    1910 United States Federal Census

    1910 United States Federal Census entry for Kate Mcnamara, Justice Precinct 8, DeWitt County, Texas, Supervisor's District 4, Enumeration District 49, Sheet 10B.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 714

  • census · 1920

    1920 census showing Catherine and George living with their daughter Margaret Riley and her single daughter; James Egan Riley not included.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  • census · 1920

    1920 census showing the Riley household with Margaret Riley as head, Catherine McNamara, George, and Katherine Riley, and the farm household of John McNamara.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  • census · 1880

    1880 US Federal Census

    1880 US Federal Census showing Catherine and her sons living with the John and Margaret Riley family in Karnes County, and Catherine's marital status as married.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  • census · 1920-01-29

    1920 census - Margaret Ellen Riley household

    Household of Margaret Ellen Riley (listed as Mrs. John Riley), Karnes County, Precinct 5, Supervisor District 14, Enumeration District 161.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • census · 1900

    1900 US Federal Census

    1900 US Federal Census stating Catherine and William had 6 children, with 3 living (Margaret, George, and John).

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  • census · 1870

    1870 census record showing William and Catherine McNamara with their daughter Margaret living in Karnes County; the unidentified girl was not listed with the family.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 4

  • census · 1910

    1910 census: family living on farm in DeWitt County owned by Catherine McNamara; John renting his home; John and Catherine both listed as able to read or write.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 16

  • certificate

    Birth record of Marguerite Helen McNamara

    A certified copy of the birth record for Marguerite Helen McNamara was obtained from the Louisiana State Archives; it states William McNamara and Catherine Farrell were from Ireland and living in New Orleans at 508 Dove Street.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 26

  • certificate · 15 January 1876

    Original marriage certificate No. 4970

    Scan of the original handwritten marriage certificate for John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara, State of Texas, County of Bexar. States Maggie Ellen McNamara is 15 years old, married by consent of her parents Wm. McNamara; license given 14 January 1876 under hand and seal of Sam S. Smith, Clerk District Court Bexar County; executed 15 January 1876 by T.J. Johnston, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, San Antonio, witnessed by William McNamara and Catharine McNamara; returned 9 June 1877; true copy recorded 19 June 1877 by Sam S. Smith, Clerk, by S.G. Rinton, Deputy.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5

  • certificate

    Record for births in New Orleans, LA which had the correct date, with parents William McNamara & Catherine Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 41

  • certificate · 12 April 1860

    Marriage record of William McNamara and Catherine Farrell, married in San Antonio, Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  • certificate · 5 June 1921

    Death record for Catherine McNamara, witnessed by her daughter Mrs. John Riley, identifying her parents as John and Marguerite Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  • certificate · 1921-06-15

    Standard Certificate of Death, Texas State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics

    Certificate No. 17284, Registered No. 613, recording death of Mrs. Catherine McNamara in Runge, Karnes County, Texas; parents John Farrell and Margaurite Farrell of Ireland; cause of death Acute Indigestion with contributory Pulmonary Oedema; informant Mrs. John Riley; physician T. G. Presly M.D.; registrar Robt J Roland; filed July 5, 1921; burial at Runge Catholic Cem. June 16, 1921; undertaker H. W. Matecka

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  • certificate · 12 Apr 1860

    Marriage of William McNamara to Catherine Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 706

  • certificate · 29 May 1905

    Pension Authorization Cert. No. 6997

    Pension Authorization dated 29 May 1905 to Catherine McNamara, widow of William McNamara, who was a Sergeant of B 1st Regiment United States Infantry, for service in the Indian Wars.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 768

  • certificate · May 29, 1895

    WIDOW'S PENSION

    Widow's Pension certificate No. 6997, issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, to Catherine McNamara, widow of Sergeant William McNamara (D, 1st Regiment United States Infantry), granting a pension of eight dollars per month effective June 27, 1892, under the Act of July 27, 1892 (Indian Wars, Acts of July 27, 1892 and June 27, 1902), later increased to $12.00 per month from April 19, 1908. Signed by Etra R. Wilcox, Secretary of the Interior, and countersigned by V. Warner, Commissioner of Pensions.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 780

  • certificate · 1876-01-14

    HOLY UNION OF MATRIMONY

    Marriage license No. 4970, State of Texas, County of Bexar, authorizing the marriage of John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara; issued 14 January 1876, executed 15 January 1876, returned 9 June 1877, and recorded as a true copy 19 June 1877.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 233

  • certificate · 15 January 1876

    Certified marriage record No. 4970

    Certified copy of the marriage record for John Riley and Maggie Ellen McNamara, issued by Bexar County, Texas, ordered from Bexar County and shown in the Riley Family History document; decorated with an ornate floral border. Notes license given 14 January 1876, executed 15 January 1876, returned and recorded 19 June 1877, signed by Sam S. Smith, County Clerk, by S.G. Rinton, Deputy, with witnesses William McNamara and Cashemare McNamara and officiant T.J. Johnston, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, San Antonio.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 5

  • church · 12 April 1860

    Marriage of William McNamara and Catherine Farrell by Father W. Sheehan; witnesses John and Catharine Murphy. Archdiocese of San Antonio records requested but apparently destroyed in periodic flooding.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 4

  • family_group_sheet · 1870-1930

    Riley Family - Census Records

    Consolidated chart summarizing census records for the Riley family from 1870 to 1930, listing household heads, persons enumerated, and locational/enumeration details for each census year.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 140

  • family_group_sheet

    WILLIAM MCNAMARA - Family Group Sheet

    Family group sheet for William McNamara and Catherine "Kate" Farrell, listing their birth/death/marriage details and three children with spouses, marriage and death dates.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 704

  • headstone

    Catherine McNamara's tombstone, stating she died at the age of 80.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 11

  • letter · April 2010

    Margie Stefka Interview

    Excerpts from an interview with Margie (Riley) Stefka conducted by R Riley in April 2010, discussing Catherine Riley (Aunt Kate) and the Riley household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  • map · 1867

    Map of the City and Environs of New Orleans, prepared expressly for C. Gardner's City Directory for 1867

    1867 map of New Orleans showing the Mississippi River bend, Lake Pontchartrain, City Park, numbered fire districts, and surrounding neighborhoods (Carrollton, Jefferson, Bernewille, Belle Ville, Freetown, etc.), with an arrow marking the approximate site of Dove Street, where William and Catherine McNamara lived.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 27

  • map

    Map of Ireland showing counties and provinces (Ulster, Leinster, Connacht, Munster), with arrows pointing to Cahersiveen (Kerry), Limerick County, and Cork County indicating birthplaces of family members

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 52

  • military · October 1904

    Application for a pension from the US Department of Interior filed by Catherine McNamara for her husband's military service from September 1854.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 7

  • military

    Pension Records which Catherine filed for William's military service, indicating they lived in San Antonio until about 1863, then moved to New Orleans about 1963 (as printed) for about 3 years.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 5

  • military · 1883-02-28

    Indian Wars pension certificate

    Indian Wars pension certificate/cover slip, Cert. No. 6991, for pensioner Catherine McNamara, payable quarterly by the U.S. Pension Agent at Knoxville, Tenn., with printed statutory text (act of Congress approved February 28, 1883, amending section 4745 of the Revised Statutes) regarding penalties for pledging or withholding pension certificates.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 778

  • military · 1921

    Civil War pension bureau form (Cert. No. 6997) for pensioner Catherine McNamara, Indian War Widow, documenting the cancellation of pension payments following her death, with entries from the Law Division, Disbursing Division, and Finance Division.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 776

  • military · 1904 Oct 27

    Indian Wars pension index card

    Pension index card for soldier William McNamara, Sgt., Co. I/B, M.S. Inf., and dependent Catherine McNamara, widow; filing date 1904 Oct 27, Class Ind. wid., Application No. 9852, Certificate No. 6997, State Texas.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 777

  • military

    Pension Application

    Filed by his wife Catherine Farrell; contains statements that his company served as escorts, scouting parties, etc.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 2

  • military · 1905-05-29

    NATIONAL ARCHIVES ORDER FOR COPIES OF FEDERAL PENSION OR BOUNTY LAND WARRANT APPLICATIONS

    NARA Form 85B: National Archives Order for Copies of Federal Pension or Bounty Land Warrant Applications for veteran William McNamara, Pension File No. 6997; includes service dates 1855-1900, birth 1835 in Ireland, death 1900 in Texas (?), widow/claimant Catherine McNamara, and comments referencing Pension Authorization Cert. No. 6997 dated 29 May 1905 to Catherine McNamara, widow of William McNamara, Sergeant of B 1st Regiment United States Infantry, pension for Indian Wars service.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 769

  • military · 6/18/10

    Form 85B Pensions Document Packet - Research Ticket

    National Archives Order for Copies of Federal Pension or Bounty Land Warrant Applications for veteran William McNamara, Pension File No. 6997, listing service dates 1855-1900, birth 1835 in Ireland, widow Catherine McNamara, death 1900 in Texas (?), and search results dated 6/18/10.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 768

  • other

    Indian Wars

    Indian Wars write-up providing a brief history of the Indian Wars in Texas from 1845 to 1861, the basis of Catherine McNamara's pension.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 702

  • other

    A copy of the pension application filed by Catherine McNamara, shown on the page.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 8

  • other

    Pension record for Catherine McNamara showing award of 29 May 1905 ($8.00/month) and increase of 19 April 1908 ($12/month).

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  • other

    Rotated docket/label text on the folded back of the document identifying the claim as Record Proof of Marriages, Births & Deaths for Catherine McNamara's widow's pension claim for William McNamara, Co. B, 1st W.S. Infantry, Texas Indian War, filed by attorney John N. Bolton.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 773

  • other · 6 June 1861

    New Orleans birth file

    New Orleans file recording the birth of a child named Marguerite Helen McNamara to William McNamara and Catherine Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  • other · 11/13/2011

    Pedigree View - Printer Friendly - Ancestry.com

    Ancestry.com pedigree chart printout for the Shaw Family Tree, showing James Allen Julin's ancestors across five generations including the Julin, Gohlin, Butler, Murray, Miller, Hardan, McNamara, and Wilson families with birth, marriage, and death dates.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 751

  • other

    A family group picture of Catherine McNamara taken not long before her death.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 19

  • other

    An oral family story as told by Margie Stefka about John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 31

  • other · 1904

    Pension application filed by Catherine McNamara for William McNamara's service in the Indian Wars; included in the original Riley Family History document; indicates Catherine lived in Karnes County starting in 1866.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 34

  • other · February 8, 1905

    Record Proof of Marriages, Births, and Deaths

    Sworn affidavit form completed by A. A. Myers before a Notary Public, certified by Geo. Page, Clerk Co. Court, providing a certified extract from Myers's undertaker record book (No. 193) proving the death and burial of William McNamara, in support of a Pension claim by his widow Catherine McNamara. Bears a Pension Office receipt stamp dated APR 7 1905.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 772

  • other

    Pedigree View - Shaw Family Tree

    Ancestry.com pedigree chart (Shaw Family Tree), printer-friendly view, printed 11/13/2011, tracing four generations of ancestors of Frances Oletha Miller through the Miller and McNamara/Wilson lines back to Poland, Germany, and Ireland.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 753

  • other · 15 January 1876

    Marriage record of John Joseph Riley and Margaret Ellen McNamara, with her parents as witnesses (Catherine's name misspelled).

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 9

  • other · 12 April 1860

    Marriage record of William and Catherine McNamara, included in the Riley Family History document, shown on this page.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 38

  • other · 1957-02-21

    KARNES COUNTY ABSTRACT COMPANY, KARNES CITY, TEXAS

    Scanned typewritten legal document: end of an application for letters of administration, filing stamp, and the beginning of the last will and testament of James E. Riley of Karnes County, Texas, with a faint ghost image of another document bleeding through from the reverse side.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

  • other

    Pension Application

    Copy of Catherine McNamara's widow's pension application, received from the National Archives & Records Administration, sent in an envelope from M. E. Riley.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 702

  • other

    Pension Application

    Pension application filed by Catherine McNamara based on the military service of William McNamara from 1854 to 1859, detailing his whereabouts including San Antonio, New Orleans, and Texas, his 25 years living in various places in Texas, and his death on 27 July 1891 in Corpus Christi.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 6

  • other

    Addendum A

    Addendum A of the Riley Family History document, discussing John Riley's possible close relation to Catherine Farrell

    2019 Riley Family History, Addendum B, p. 4

  • other

    Pension

    Copy of the actual pension, maintained in the Riley family files kept by Nelda Jauer.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 702

  • photograph · about 1870

    Riley Family History

    Picture used in the original Riley Family History document, thought to be Catherine from about the 1870 time period; compared to the newer picture with inconclusive results (hairdo and facial features do not match as well).

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 12

  • photograph · early 1880's

    Picture thought to be George McNamara as a boy, alongside a picture assumed to be Catherine McNamara, both estimated from the early 1880's.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 13

  • photograph

    Small oval-cropped black-and-white portrait photograph of an elderly woman standing outdoors, identified as Catherine "Kate" Farrell (Kate Mcnamara).

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 714

  • photograph

    Portrait photograph of an elderly woman wearing a dark hat and dress, seated outdoors, hands folded in lap

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 715

  • photograph

    Small black-and-white photograph of a person, likely Catherine "Kate" Farrell, seated wearing a hat.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 710

  • photograph

    Sepia-toned portrait photograph of a person standing outdoors, presumably Catherine "Kate" Farrell.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 711

  • photograph

    Oval portrait photograph of an older woman, presumably Catherine "Kate" Farrell/Mcnamara, seated.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 713

  • photograph

    Black and white portrait photograph of an elderly woman seated in a chair, hands folded, wearing dark clothing

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  • photograph · approximately 1920

    Photograph of Catherine (Farrell) McNamara, taken approximately 1920, from a McNamara family picture.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 12

  • photograph · maybe around 1890

    Unidentified photograph of a lady with no identification or date, compared to the 1920 picture of Catherine (Farrell) McNamara and judged by the author to likely be the same person; estimated date around 1890.

    2017 Riley Family History, Addendum A, p. 12

  • photograph · approximate 1920

    Pictures of the McNamara family from approximately 1920, showing John McNamara with his wife Lizzie and daughter Annie Lee, and Catherine (Kate) McNamara sitting in the chair, taken at the Riley Ranch household.

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 10

  • photograph · 1921-06-15

    Color photograph of a granite gravestone inscribed 'Catherine McNamara, Died June 15, 1921 at the age of 80 years, May she rest in peace' with cross carvings and a small framed photo at its base

    2011 Riley Family History, p. 12

  • will

    Last Will and Testament of James E. Riley

    Last will and testament of James E. Riley, State of Texas, County of Bexar, providing for a Catholic funeral, burial arrangements, a monument, $100 for Masses, and payment of debts and funeral expenses.

    2011 Riley Family History, PDF p. 451

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