John Joseph Prendergast Jr
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1896 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 26 Sep 1957
Burial: in St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 115593439
Parents
Father: John Joseph Prendergast Sr. {FGID: 140645680}
Mother: Mamie Catherine Butland {FGID: 1406545518}
Notes
General:
Per New Orleans birth index:Research:
Prendergast, John Joseph M W 01/24/1896 Volume 111 Page 243
Father: John J.
Mother: Mary Butland
Per 1900 US Census 1223 S Robertson Ave, Ward 2, Eighth Precinct, New Orleans, LA:
Head of household is 32 year old white male John Prendergas. Born in March 1867, he has been married 9 years. He was born in Mississippi, his father in Ireland, his mother in Louisiana. He can read and write, speaks English, is employed as an engineer, and rents his home. His wife, 28 year old Mary, married nine years, has had 4 children, all still living. She was born in Louisiana in 1872. Her father was born in Maine, her mother in Ireland. She also reads, writes and speaks English. The children:
Son - George E, age 8, born February 1892 in Louisiana.
Daughter - Catherine A. age 6, born November 1893 in Louisiana.
Son - John J., age 4, born January 1896, in Louisiana.
Daughter - Mary J., age 1, born December 1898 in Louisiana.
Per 1910 US Census Series T624 Roll 519 Page 145:
John J Prendergast is 39 years old. Born in Mississippi, his father was born Ireland, his mother in Louisiana. John is a locomotive engineer residing at 1117 South Rampart St, New Orleans, LA.
Wife, Mary is 38, born in Louisiana, she is a housewife raising their children all born in La
Son George 18 apprentice in a machine shop
Daughter Kate 16
Son John 14
Daughter Mary 11
Daughter Alice 6
Son Harry 3
Daughter Anastasia 8 months
Per 1913 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. apprentice r 1117 S. Rampart
Per 1914 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. machinist r 1117 S. Rampart
Per 1916 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. machinist r 2028 St. Andrew
Per WWI Draft card dated 6/5/1917
John Joseph Prendergast 25 years old
DOB 1/24/1896
Natural born citizen born in New Orleans, LA USA
Residence 2028 St Andrew, New Orleans, LA
Employed as a machinist by the United States Government at the Naval Station in Algiers, LA
No dependents
Single, caucasian, medium height, slender build, light brown hair and eyes, no distinguishing marks.
Per 1918 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. machinist r 2028 St. Andrew
Per California, U.S., Railroad Employment Records, 1862-1950
Name:John Joseph Prendergast
Occupation:Machinist
Birth Date:24 Jan 1896
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana
Employment Start Date:7 Jun 1919
Employment End Date:28 Jun 1919
Employment Place:California, USA
Railroad Description:Southern Pacific Railroad - Sacramento Shops
Per 1919 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. machinist r 2028 St. Andrew
Per 1920 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. machinist r 2028 St. Andrew
Per 1920 US Census:
John J Prendergast 52 years old Born in Mississippi, Father born in
Ireland, mother in Louisiana. John is a locomotive engineer for a steam
reg.
Wife is 47 year old Marge
Daughter Kathryn A. 26 years old
Son John J Jr 23 years old machinist in a foundry
Daughter Mary G. 21 years old
Daughter Alice M. 15 years old
Son Harry J. 13 years old
Daughter Anna 10 years old
Daughter Marguerite 8 years old
Per 1922 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. mach r 2028 St. Andrew
Per 1923 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. mach r 2028 St. Andrew
Per 1924 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. mach r 1520 Melpomene
Per 1925 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. mach r 1520 Melpomene
Per 1927 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. slsmn S V Edmiston Realtor r 1520 Melpomene
Per 1930 US Census:
519 Alexander Street, New Orleans, LA Head of household is John J. Prendergast, a 62 year old white male. He rents the house for $35/month, and owns a radio set. He was born in Mississippi, and his parents were born in Ireland. Living with him are -
Daughter - Catherine A. 33
Son - John J. Jr. 31 Machinist at Iron Works
Son - Harry J. 23 Machinist at Iron Works
Daughter - Annastasia 20 Switch Board Operator
Daughter - Margaret M. 18 Stenographer at Grocery Store
Per 1932 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. formn Todd Eng Dry Deck & Repair Co h 419 S.Alexander
Per 1935 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. mach r 419 S.Alex
Per 1940 US Census 4/11/1940 419 S. Alexander St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John Prendergast is the 72 year old white male single head of household, who rents his home for $24 a month. Born in Mississippi, he and his family lived in this same house in 1935. Educated through 7th grade, John is not employed, but has other income over $50 a year. Catherine Prendergast is his 46 year old single daughter, born in Louisiana, educated through 8th grade, does the home housework. John J. Prendergast is his 44 year old single son, born in Louisiana, educated through 7th grade, works as a machinist in a ship iron works, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $2,100 in 1939. James Prendergast is his 34 year old single son, born in Louisiana, educated through 7th grade, works as a machinist in an iron works, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 32 weeks of work, earned $1,100 in 1939. Anna Prendergast is the 30 year old single daughter, born in Louisiana, educated through 8th grade, does the home housework. Margaret Prendergast is the 28 year old single daughter, born in Louisiana, educated through 8th grade, works as a clerk in a pleasure club, working 55 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $4,680 in 1939.
Per WWII Draft Registration 1942
John Joseph Prendergast, Jr. is 46 years old, born Jan 24th 1896 in N. O., La. He resides at 419 S. Alexander St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, and his phone number is Ga 8652. The person who will always know his address is his father, John Joseph Prendergast, Sr. John Jr. works for Peter Barbalich, the president of Economy Iron Works, 635 So. Peters St., N. O., La. John is described as 5'10" tall white race, brown eyes, gray hair, ruddy complexion.
Per 1945 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast Jr. mach Roland Mach & Mfg h 419 S. Alex
Per 1949 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast formn Boland Mach h 419 S. Alexander
Per 1950 US Census 4/4/1950 419 S. Alexander, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
John J. Prendergast is the 55 year old white male head of household, never married, born in Louisiana, works as a canvasser solicitor for sales of Marine machinery, working 44 hours last week, Living with him are his 3 sisters, all born in Louisiana and never married: 56 year old Catherine A. Prendergast, does home housework; 40 year old Anna S. Prendergast; and 38 year old Margaret M. Prendergast.
Per 1952 New Orleans City Directory
John J. Prendergast supt Boland Mach & Mfg h 419 S. Alexander
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Death Records Index, 1804-1949
Name:John J Prendergast Jr
Race:White or Mexican (White)
Age:61 Birth Year: abt 1896
Death Date:25 Sep 1957
Death Place:Orleans, Lousiana, USA
Certificate Number:6525
Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name:John J Prendergast
Birth Date:24 Jan 1896
Death Date:25 Sep 1957
Claim Date:3 Oct 1957
SSN:434071773
Notes:10 Nov 1977: Name listed as JOHN J PRENDERGAST
Per Findagrave
John J. Prendergast Jr.
BIRTH24 Jan 1896
DEATH26 Sep 1957 (aged 61)
BURIALSaint Patrick Cemetery #1 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
PLOT-Section: 2, --Alley: RHS 60' from main aisle
MEMORIAL ID115593439
Possible marriage at age 77 in Reno to 70 year old Bertha E. Springer os Sparks