Matthew Charles Toomey Jr.

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 10 Feb 1892 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 11 Oct 1968 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA ( at age 76)
         Burial: 12 Oct 1968 - St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 204411000

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Parents

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         Father: Mathew Toomey 
         Mother: Magdalyna Baas 

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Bertha PetersFind A Grave ID: 204824237
       Marriage: 17 Apr 1915 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes 



Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameMathew Toomey
GenderMale
Age23     Birth Dateabt 1892
Marriage Date17 Apr 1915
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseBertha Peters
GenderFemale
Age22     Birth Dateabt 1893

       Children:
                1. Grace Bertha Toomey 
                2. Matthew Peters Toomey  {Find A Grave ID: 242184114}

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Notes

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General:

Per New Orelans birth index:
Mathew Toomey White Male
Father: Mathew Toomey
Mother: Lena Bass
Birth Date: 02/10/1892
Volume 93 Page 418

Per 1900 US Census: 6/4/1900 915 Piety, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Mathew Toomey is the 30 year old white male head of household, born January 1870 in Louisiana, his parents in Ireland. He works as a day laborer and owns his home. His wife of 10 years, 26 year old Lena Toomey, was born February 1874 in Louisiana, her parents in England. Lena has had 2 children, both still living, both born in Louisiana: 8 year old son, Mathew Toomey, born February 1892; 4 year old daughter, Florence Toomey, born February 1896.
Mathew's mother-in-law, 66 year old widow Phillipine Bass, lives with the family. She was born October 1833 in Germany,as were her parents, immigrating to the U. S. in 1845, 54 years ago.
There is also a boarder, 18 year old Rosa Garrity of Louisiana.

Per 1910 US Census: 4/20/1910 3150 Burgundy, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Matthew Toomey is the 41 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, his parents in English speaking Ireland. He works as a loading clerk for the rail road, and rents his home. His wife, 36 year old Lena Toomey, was born in Louisiana, her parents in Germany. It is the first marriage for both, 19 years, and they have had 8 children, 6 still living. The children, all born in Louisiana, are: Matthew Toomey Jr, 18 year old son, a salesman in a department store; Florence Toomey, 15 year old daughter, a turner in a knitting mill; Morris Toomey, 9 year old son, attends school; Gertrude E. Toomey, 6 year old daughter, attends school; Dorytheir Toomey, 4 year old daughter; and Catherine Toomey, 1 year old daughter.

Per 1912 New Orleans Louisiana City Directory
Toomey, Mathew jr salesman D H Holmes Co Ltd residence 3150 Burgundy

Per 1913 New Orleans Louisiana City Directory
Toomey, Matthew jr clerk D H Holmes Co Ltd residence 3150 Burgundy

Per WWI Draft Registration 6/5/1917
Matthew Toomey Jr. is a 25 year old native born citizen, born Feby 10 1892 in New Orleans, La. His home address is 815 Lesseps, N. O., La. His present occupation is clerk, employed by D H Holmes Co Ltd, 819 Canal St. He is a white married caucasian with no prior military service. He claims exemption from draft due to dependent wife. He is described as tall, stout, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Per 1918 New Orleans Louisiana City Directory
Toomey, Matthew jr clerk D H Holmes Co Ltd residence 815 Lesseps

Per 1920 US Census 1/2/1920 815 Lessops, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Mat Tomy is the 26 year old white male head of household, who rents his home, works as a clerk for Holmes Dry Goods. He and family members were born in Louisiana, as were their parents. His wife is 24 year old Bertha Tomy. They have a 1 year old daughter, Grace Tomy.

Per 1921 New Orleans Louisiana City Directory
Toomey, Mathew clerk D H Holmes Co residence 815 Lesseps

Per 1922 New Orleans Louisiana City Directory
Toomey, Mathew salesman D H Holmes Co home 4221 Burgundy

Per 1929 New Orleans Louisiana City Directory
Toomey, Mathew C salesman D H Holmes home 4221 Burgundy

Per 1930 US Census 4/9/1930 4221 Burgundy St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Matthew Toomey is the 39 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $5,000, and a radio set. He and all family members were born in Louisiana, as were their parents. He works as a clerk in a department store, and is not a veteran. His wife is 38 year old Bertha Toomey. Age at first marriage was 24 for Matthew and 23 for Bertha. Grace Toomey, 11 year old daughter, attends school. Matthew Toomey Jr is their 4 year old son. Martin Peters, 40 year old single brother-in-law, works of his own account as a river fisherman.

Per 1940 US Census 4/27/1940 4221 Burgundy St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Mathew C. Toomey is the 48 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $2,000. Educated through 5th grade, he works as a salesman in a department store, working 48 hours last week, and earned $2,000 for 52 weeks of work in 1939. He and all members of the hoiusehold were born in Louisiana and lived in this same house in 1935. His wife, 47 year old Bertha C. Toomey, was educated through 6th grade, does home housework. They have a 21 year old single daughter, Grace B. Toomey, educated through 4 years of high school, works as stenographer for a department store, working 48 hours last week, amd earned $832 for 52 weeks of work in 1939. They have a 14 year old son, Mathew P. Toomey, attends school, has completed through 7th grade.

Per WWII Draft Registration 4/27/1942
Matthew Charles Toomey is 50 years old, born 2/10/1892 in New Orleans, La. He resides at 4221 Burgundy St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. M. C. Toomey, same residence. He works for D. H. Holmes Co., Ltd., 819 Canal St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana. He is described as white race, 5'10" tall, 170 lbs., brown eyes, black hair, ruddy complexion.

Per 1945 New Orleans Louisiana City Directory
Toomey, Matthew (Bertha) dept manager Holmes house 4221 Burgundy

Per 1950 US Census 4/10/1950 4221 Burgundy St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Matthew C. Toomey is the 59 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, works as a buyer for a department store, and worked 48 hours last week. His wife is 58 year old Bertha P. Toomey, born in Louisiana, keeps house. Living with them is never married son, 24 year old Matthew P. Toomey, born in Louisiana, works as an insurance salesman for an insurance agency, and worked 40 hours last week.

Per 1956 New Orleans Louisiana City Directory
Toomey, Mathew C. (Bertha P.) buyer D H Holmes Co h 4221 Burgundy

Per Times-Picayune New Orleans, La 10/12/1968
TOOMEY\emdash On Friday, 0ctober 11, 1968 at 3 o'clock a. m.., MATTHEW CHARLES TOOMEY JR., husband of the late Bertha Peters, father of Mrs. Grace T. Barbarich and Matthew P. Toomey, brother of Mrs. Gertrude Smlth, Dorothy and Catherine Toomey, and the late Mrs. Florence T. Graham and Maurice Toomey, son of the late Magdelene Bass and Matthew C. Toomey Sr., grandfather of Lear Barbarlch.
Age 76 years. A native of New 0rleans, Louisiana. .
Relatives and friends of the famlly, also officers and members of New Orleans Clerks and Checkers of New 0rleans and employes of D. H. Holmes Co., Limited are Invited to attend the funeral..
Services from the Funeral Home of Jacob Schoen and Son, lnc., 527 Elysian Fields avenue (parking 2223 Chartres St.) on Saturday, October 12, 1968 at 11:30 o'clock a. m.. with Requiem Mass at St. Cecilia Church.
Interment In St. Vincent de Paul II Cemetery.

Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
NameMatthew Toomey
Social Security Number433-01-0964
Birth Date10 Feb 1892
Issue yearBefore 1951
Issue StateLouisiana
Last Residence70117, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Death DateOct 1968

Per Findagrave
Matthew Charles Toomey Jr.
Birth 10 Feb 1892 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death 11 Oct 1968 (aged 76) New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial Saint Vincent de Paul Cemetery #2 Soniat Street New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Memorial ID 204411000