Comiskey - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Edward Christopher Commiskey

tiffrb20 — 30 Sep 2008 8:37:23 GMT

I found a tree on FamilySearch.org that I believe is connected to the line of Comiskey's I am researching. I'm hoping someone out there has a little more info on this line:

Edward Christopher Commiskey
b. 12 Jun 1874 in Detroit, MI
m. 4 Jun 1913 in Bellingham, WA to Grace Ellenore Dunn
d. 11 Jan 1931 in Hope, British Columbia

James H. Commiskey
b. Apr 1835 in Ireland
m. 22 Feb 1857 in Milford, Maine to Hannah Hannagin
d. 17 Apr 1907 in Portland, MI

Michael Commiskey
b. abt 1809 in Ireland
m. Catherine Cane

I'm hoping to find someone who is researching this same line.

Thanks,
Tiffany

Born Dennis Comiskey/son of Boxer Pat Comiskey/later adopted

Bugaleena — 25 Feb 2004 11:05:26 GMT

I am searching for my brother. His legal name @ birth was Dennis Comiskey. Born to my father, professional heavyweight boxer Patrick Comiskey from Paterson, NJ in approx. 1937-1938. My father was about 17-18 @ the time, married to a Powers Model (older than he was). They parted, and Dennis was subsequently (according to the story), adopted by a man this model married. Dennis may have been born in New York. If he is still around, I want him to know that I have been searching for him for about thirty years -
want to share my life stories with him. Would appreciate any help anyone has. If he ever knew anything about his father, he may have been told about his boxing career, that he was Lou Costello's bodyguard for awhile, and that he did many films later on in the 40's and 50's after he moved to Los Angeles. Pat's brother, Dennis' uncle had a tavern in Paterson called "Comiskey Tavern", and sadly-ironically, he passed away in the "wee hours of St. Patrick's Day" with his green attire next to the bed in preparation for the next day's activities. Anyone knows Dennis? Would so appreciate information.

Terri Carter

Edmund 'Edward' Comiskey

Don Comiskey — 23 Sep 2003 2:18:54 GMT

Looking for information on Edmund 'Edward' Comiskey, born in Chicago, the brother of Charles Albert Comiskey (White Sox owner). Looking for wife's maiden name, children's names (biological and/or adopted), occupation, death, and any other information.

Thanks - Don.

Comisky/Comiskey of LI City, Queens, NY

artie76 — 14 Jul 2001 3:43:13 GMT

Hi,

If you are related to John Comisky and his wife, Margaret (from Ballinasloe), who eventually settled in Long Island City, Queens Co., NY, I'd love to hear from you. Records state that John came over @ 1830, and came to NY @ 1853; he died in 1900 and is buried in Calvary in Queens. Margaret died in 1883. Their son, James married Sarah and had at least 12 children. There was one set of twins, James and Sarah. The only child I have info on is Daniel who married Barbara in 1910.

COMISKEY'S FROM IRELAND????

Nancy — 19 Aug 2000 6:04:30 GMT

Searching for information as to where in Ireland my ancestors were from. My great-grandfather's name was Thomas Comiskey--born around 1850. He married Della (or Delia) Horkheimer in Prairie du Chien, WI in 1883. His parent's names are listed as Phillip Komasky and Cecelia Duffy, both from Ireland. Anyone out there who can help me figure out where they're from exactly??!!

when came to this country where settled

frank comiskey — 31 Jul 1999 8:56:40 GMT

place of birth year of birth names of children

Comiskey, Cumiskey, Cummisky, Cummiskey - in Emigrant Savings Bank records, New York City, 1870's (dates of birth, immigration dates and ship names from Counties Monaghan, Westmeath, Meath in Ireland)

Barbara — 11 May 2004 10:59:08 GMT

Patrick Comiskey/NYC

crazyfatchick — 16 May 2007 5:34:35 GMT

I am trying to find information about my g-grandparents Patrick Comiskey & Mary (Lillich, Lillish). I know he was born in Ireland around 1879 and died in NYC in 1950. His wife, Mary (Lillich, Lillish), was born around 1884 in New York and she died in 1925. It is my understanding that there was a Mc or Mac attached to the name before he got here. There is also rumor of him being a very young stowaway.

Dennis Comiskey

jbelford1 — 6 Sep 2006 2:20:11 GMT

Seeking information on Dennis Comiskey, b. ca 1872, NY. Parents born in Ireland. He married Esther M., b. ca 1882, NY. The couple had no children. Dennis died after 1938 and Esther after 1930.

He was listed as either a builder, carpenter or in Real Estate in Nassau County, Village of Freeport, Long Island, New York in the following censuses:

Dennis appears in the 1910 Census: COMISKEY, DENNIS J (1910 U.S. Census) New York , NASSAU, 4-DIST HEMPSTEAD, Age 38, Male, Race: White, Born: NY Series:

Dennis appears in the 1920 Census: COMISKEY, DENNIS J (1920 U.S. Census) New York , NASSAU, HEMPSTEAD, Age 48, Male, Race: White, Born: NY

Dennis appears in the 1930 Census: Comisky, Dennis (1930 US Census) New York, Nassau, Hempstead, Freeport Village, age 33, Insurance Agent.

Last heard of in 1938. He is related to the Murphys of New Jersey and the Nelligan family of Chicago, IL.

Any help on this family appreciated.

Pat Comiskey

lisa — 29 Dec 2005 1:56:26 GMT

My grandmother was Pat's sister. Her name was Helen. I was just searching around and came across the information on your dad and brother. I don't know if I ever met your father, but my family has many pictures and newspaper clippings of him.

Michael Edward Comiskey

micarole — 17 Aug 2001 6:15:17 GMT

Michael Edward Comiskey was my gr-grandfather. He was born in Ingersoll, Ontario,Canada. I believe he died in Detroit, Michigan in 1895. I know his wife and children's names I don't know much else. Except supposedly there are still Comiskeys on a farm near Ingersoll. I've been loking for a very long time, and haven't found anything but Thomas Edward Comiskey in the 1871 Canadian Census. HELP!

My dad was a heavyweight fighter

Bugaleena — 18 Jul 2003 12:02:34 GMT

My father, Patrick Comiskey,heavyweight boxer (fought Max Baer and Joe Louis) born in Paterson New Jersey 1920 and died in 1984 had a son named Dennis born approx. 1937 or 1938. I never met him - wonder if he is still alive out there somewhere. He was born (I believe in upstate NY... son of a Powers model that my dad was married to) He did not see him after he was a year old or so... and he MAY have been adopted by the models next husband... any ideas?

Obit: Son of John & Olive (Comiskey) Doyle

Melvin Temple Jr. — 29 Dec 2004 9:21:52 GMT

Tom Doyle _________ Services for Tom Doyle, 60, of Knoxville, who died Jan. 5, 1985 at Knoxville Area Community Hospital, were held Jan. 7, at the Assembly of God Church. Evans-McCleery Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Dennis Woodruff officiated at the services. Music was provided by Debi Woodruff, organist, Terry Seibert, flutist, and Gloria Jordan, soloist. Pallbearers were Wayne Jansen, David Jordan, Richard Thomas, Forrest Parker, John Thomas, and Myron Thompson. Honorary bearers were Gerald Altas, Leonard Langstraat, Dennis Miller, and John Langstraat. Mr. Doyle was born on Dec. 10, 1924 in Shullsburg, Wis., the son of John and Olive (Comiskey) Doyle. He attended school in Shullsburg and Stockton, Ill.. He served with the Army during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in Germany in 1944. On April 2, 1959 he married Helen Edwards in Princeton, Mo. He was a retired carpenter from Iowa State University in Ames, Ia. He was a member of the Lost Chord Club of Central Iowa, a Laryngectomy Rehab Visitor for the American Cancer Society, and a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter; two brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Angie Niehoff, of North Miami, Fla., one step-son, Rev. Donald Edwards Jr. of White Lake, Wis.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Donna) Temple and Mrs. Jim (Pam) Hollingshead, both of Knoxville; seven grandchildren; one brother, Joe of Tampa, Fla.; and three sisters, Mrs. Cornell (Mary) Wallenburg of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Jay (Helen) Clark of Burbank, Cali., and Mrs. John (Ollie) Cody of Shullsburg, Wis. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

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thomastravers11 — 2 Nov 2001 8:15:21 GMT

my gf died 1889 his widow remarried to a comiskey [given name unknown]before her death in 1899. buried calvary cemetery queens ny. her name bridget travers [nee
doyle]. addresses start 41st street manhatt-an but mainly bronx.
can you help find matching comiskey?

Staten Island New York

Tina — 19 Mar 2001 1:30:54 GMT

Does anyone have a connection to a Comiskey/Comisky from Staten Island.

James Comiskey/Cummiskey

Lauretta — 15 Feb 2004 4:00:00 GMT

James was born abt 1815 born in Ire.. He came to the U.S. about 1869 to Newark NJ His father was Thomas and Mother Bridget.. I believe James also had a brother Thomas .

James married a Mary Cooke Her family is Father Phillip Cooke and mother Ellen..

Sister: Julia b about 1848, Rosa b abt 1840, Margaret b. abt 1832

Hope someone might connect to the Comiksy /Cummiskey family.

James,Phil,Mike,Anna, Newark,NJ & Brooklyn

Lauretta — 7 Oct 2001 1:54:36 GMT

The Comiskey name spelling I have 14 ways now but last known is Comiskey. James b. 1815 and Anna Comiskey were parents of Phillip,b. 1851 Michael,b. 1849 Anna, b. 1846
there could be other children, they lived in Newark , NJ approx time 1865 I believe James(father) and Phillip (son) are buried in NJ
Phillip and Michael never married and lived together in Newark, I found their father also in the 1880 Census with them. When he died the boys stayed together untill Phil pass away,after 1900's then Michael came to Brooklyn and stayed with family.. he died in Broolyn
Anna Comiskey married a Thomas Kelly abt 1869 and had 6 children in 1890 they moved over to Brooklyn, both Anna and Thomas are buried in Holy Cross, Brooklyn
Thomas Commiskey was a witness for a Baptism in 1870 for one of the children born to Anna. (I believe he is connected to family)
If anyone has any connection I would love to hear from you.
thank you,

COMISKEY - CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Brian Kelley — 30 May 2000 10:00:06 GMT

Looking for ancestors of White Sox founder Charles Albert Comiskey (1859-1931) to complete research project. Specifically, decendants of Hugh (1835-1911), John (1827-1900) of Crosserlough, County Cavan, Ireland or Rose Riley (b. 1842) of New Haven, CT.

Kate Comiskey (aged 47, widow, b. Ire., arrived U.S. 1877, mother of 10 children/7 living) & 4 children (all b. N.Y.) Annie Comiskey (21), James Comiskey (18), Thomas Comiskey (15), Helen Comiskey (9) - 1910 Census, New York City, N.Y.

Barbara — 25 Nov 2003 10:36:17 GMT

1910 Census - New York City
E.D. 620, Ward 12
sheet 7A
enumerated: April 19, 1910

address: 157 W. 108th St.
New York City, N.Y.

Kate Comiskey
Head
female, white
age: 47
widow
mother of 10 children/ 7 living
b. Ireland
father/mother born: Ireland
arrived in U.S. 1877
occupation: none
Rent home

- Annie Comiskey
daughter
female, white
age: 21
single
b. New York
father/mother born: New York/Ireland
occupation: waitress/restaurant

- James Comiskey
son
male, white
age: 18
single
b. New York
father/mother born: New York/Ireland
occupation: Laborer/stone

- Thomas Comiskey
son
male, white
age: 15
single
b. New York
father/mother born: New York/Ireland
occupation: Elevator Man/House

- Helen Comiskey
daughter
female, white
age: 9
single
b. New York
father/mother born: New York/Ireland
occupation: none

Source: New York City Public Library
(*I have no further information on this family, hope this helps someone at some point.*)

Commiskey Family

Frank_Commiskey — 15 Sep 2003 1:53:29 GMT

Looking for the parents and or siblings of Francis William Commiskey born in February of 1836 in Brooklyn NY. Married Margaret McCormick and had 6 children. It is said that his parents(?) were from Armagh - County Monoghan -Ireland

John Comiskey b. 1827, Crosserlough, County Cavenn

Brian D. Kelley — 4 Nov 1999 5:23:38 GMT

Looking for relatives! Honest John died 1/8/1900 in Chicago: Father of Charles Albert Comiskey aka Chicago White Sox

Dennis Connors & Catherine Comiskey - Newark, NJ - 1870's

sharonhoferer5 — 15 Apr 2004 10:41:43 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for any information on this family. I know Kate was from Ireland. They had the following children: Mary, Annie, Edward, Kate, Dennis, & James (may be more) Edward, born in 1874 in Newark, NJ was my greatgrandfather. Would love to hear from anyone with info.
Thanks,
Sharon

when came to this country where settled

frank comiskey — 31 Jul 1999 8:55:59 GMT

place of birth year of birth names of children

John & Emma of Clifton NJ

ChristineSnyder48 — 23 Jul 2006 10:59:03 GMT

We have a John Comiskey (post office letter carrier) and wife Emma both born about 1870 in NJ. But John's parents were from Germany. Emma's were from Holland. John and Emma's kids were Irene (b. 1895), Harry (b. 1905), Dorothy (b.1908). Irene was a teacher and unmarried. Dorothy was also a teacher and divorced. Harry lived in Paterson, NJ, & married Helen Malone (b. 1907) and had two sons: Harry Jr. and Gerry Comiskey (1931-1995).

Helen Malone had three siblings: Dan, Joe and Julie Malone.

Does this sound familiar? Please be in touch if so.

Gloria M Comiskey Obituary

puppup — 30 Jan 2003 3:03:59 GMT

source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA November 2, 2001
deceased: Comiskey, Gloria M. (O’Brien )
age: unknown
born: unknown
birth place: Swoyersville, PA
died: Oct. 31, 2001
place of death: Hummelstown, PA

full obituary upon request
send email to: dactackm@jlink.net

Looking for adopted brother-mother Julia Sirko Comiskey 1945

pmlover2002 — 15 Jan 2003 11:41:35 GMT

I am searching for my brother born approximately December 1945 to Julia Sirko Comiskey in Detroit, Michigan. I have 4 sisters and we are trying to find anyone with information to his whereabouts. He tried contacting our mother back in 1986 two years before she passed away. If you know of him, please contact me asap!
Arleen Batronie

COMISKEY/TRAVIS

Mary Jane — 15 Dec 2002 5:46:17 GMT

My great grandmother was Mary Jane Comiskey/Cummiskey who married William Bash Travis. They were both born in Armstrong Co. in Pa. and after their marriage moved to Jefferson County in Reynoldsville,Pa.

Stephen James Comiskey b. 1875 Troy, NY

clbruno — 22 Jun 2001 5:56:09 GMT

Looking for the ancestry of Stephen James Comiskey who was b. 21 Jul 1875 Troy, NY d. 22 Nov 1940 Des Moines, IA and m. 13 Oct 1911 Elizabeth Wignal. His father is said to be Joseph Comiskey and his mother Anna Shanahan of Pittstown, NY. Thanks!

CUMMISKEY/COMISKEY of ARMSTRONG CO. PA.WHO FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS 105th DIV.

Mary Jane — 25 Jul 2002 3:38:55 GMT

Anyone connected to Joesph Comiskey and John Patrick R. Cummiskey who was from Armstrong Co. in Indiana Co. and fought in the "BATTLE OF FAIR OAK'S" Please e mail me at AMARTi8@columbus.RR.com

COMISKEY

tom — 14 Jul 2001 2:44:49 GMT

My connection to Comiskey at Staten Island:

In 1889 Bridget Doyle Travers was widowed. She purchased a grave at Calvary Cemetery [Queens] to bury Patrick her husband. In 1899 she was buried in that grave with the surname COMISKEY.

In 1895 she had placed her son Thomas at Mount Loretto, SI.

Can anyone help with a clue to this Comiskey?

Thank you,

tom

Comiskey/Callahan Buffalo NY

T_Novick — 6 Jun 2005 1:26:00 GMT

Saw your posting. My ancestor was Mary Comiskey Gillett. She had a sister Elizabeth Comiskey Callahan. Their mother was Catherine Conlin Comiskey (later Norton). I haven't been able to determine her husband's name..it may have been Bernard, or Owen. Owen was listed in the 1860 Census with a Catherine, but Eliz and Mary were not there. The family lived in Buffalo, NY. My mother remembers a woman (wife or owner of the White Sox) coming to Aunt Lizzie's house probably around 1919/20. I believe that Catherine Conlin was probably married to a brother of John Comiskey (father of Charles Comiskey). She was born in 1826. The 1900 Census says that they came to the US in 1847. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Comiskey -Cumminskey

Mary Jane — 13 Apr 2001 4:35:04 GMT

Looking for information on Comiskey or Cumminskey who settled in Bedford Co. and at least one family Dr. Edward MOHNEY Cumminskey moved into Armstrong, Co. both in Pa.

Comiskey's in SW WI

MichaelComiskey — 5 Aug 2001 10:16:30 GMT

I am looking for details regarding my family, originally settled in New Diggings, WI Daniel Comiskey (or Cummiskey) came from Cavan Cty Ireland, born 1814. Married to Bridget Galligan, born 1821. Their son was my GrGrandfather, Thomas A. Comiskey, born 2/12/1850.

Commisky Cty from Monaghan to Illinois 1800's mid

momccabe_8842 — 30 Jun 2001 8:07:20 GMT

The spelling changes from page to page in my families history, but usually has two M's, sometimes a U sometimes the O, sometimes an e before the Y. I always thought it sounded like a Polish name when I was growing up.
I am trying to track down a family who came from County Monaghan.

Anna Commisky Duffy remained in Ireland as far as I know.

Mary Commisky Rielly settled in New Jersey.
Elizabeth Commisky McCann settled in Massachusetts. John Commisky settled in Pennsylvannia. Bridget Commisky McCabe settled in Roscoe Illinois.

I know Mary was in the country before Bridget. Bridget came to the US and stayed with Mary until she married James McCabe in Newark on July 5, 1954. Bridget and James McCabe moved to Roscoe Illinois.

My family history makes it sound as if their parents were still alive in Ireland when Bridget left.

Match up with anyone elses Comisky relatives? I know Irish names were often spelled bunches of different ways in English here in America.

james cummiskey

Debbie Schaberg — 21 Dec 2000 10:18:51 GMT

sally comiskey/comiskyand jimmy byrne

evelynoconnell1968 — 3 Nov 2001 2:57:20 GMT

searching out any information on sally comiskey as she was the wife of my granduncle jimmy byrne of george st dublin from the 1900 i no they had children breda and noel i think that noel died i belive so mam was telling me any more information would be recieved greatly thanking u

comiskey's of N.Y. City / State

rick johnston — 3 Dec 2000 3:32:33 GMT

I'M LOOKING FOR INFO. ON MY GGGgrandMother All I have is Name Helen (some times misselled ellen) COMISKEY DOB ABOUT 1850S SHE MARRIED ROBERT JOHNSTON HAD SIX KIDS THREE DYED AS BABYS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE A NANE FOR IS A SON ARTHUR DOB 1889 WHO LIVED AT 165 HOWARD AVE. N.Y.C. AND HIS BAPTISM WAS AT THE HOLY NAME CHURCH ON AMSTERDAM AVE N.Y.C. AS I LIVE IN MINNESOTA I CAN UES ANY HELP A NEW YORKER CAN LEND THANKS FOR YOUR TIME RICK JOHNSTON EMAIL AT JOHNSTON@LAKES.COM

Thomas Comiskey

carlor36 — 27 Sep 2001 8:59:51 GMT

looking for info about Thomas Comiskey from PEI. He migrated to Farmington, NH and had a daughter Catherine Comiskey born October 1, 1880 and died September 13, 1959 in Dover, NH

COMISKEY>IRE>Cleveland, OH

denmb — 3 Nov 2003 2:49:19 GMT

Looking for relations to this family name. Possibly from Co., Mayo. Anthony stayed in Ireland. Family arrived in the 1850s in Cleveland, OH.,

Frank Comiskey

Barbara Agins — 20 Mar 2000 6:48:38 GMT

My dad was born in Wallingford, CT, in 1912, his father also Frank was born in Brookline, Mass. Grandfather was Martin Comiskey (we think) anyone have any links to these people?My GGrandfather was born in Prussia and changed the spelling of the neam. Thanks! :)

Thomas A Comiskey and Charles Comiskey

Tina Comisky-Murray — 5 Mar 2000 5:23:34 GMT

These are my Great-Grandfather and Great-Great-Grandfathers. Charles was born in County Cork Irelnad an came to New Orleans, La in the 1800's. I was given the year 1834, but I think that is wrong. He married Anna Murphy, also from County Cork, who immigrated about the same time. They had three children Charles, Margaret, and Thomas A. Thomas was born around 1870, worked as a Dye manufacturer, possibly for Phillips Petroleum. He married Elizabeth Langton who ws aobut the same age. Phillips Petroleum has no record of his employment, as they have no records prior to 1930. Thomas and Elizabeth separated sometime after 1904 with Elizabeth living on Staten Island, New York. Thomas remarried, but I have no information on that marriage. He was possibly living in Oklahoma at the time of his death.

If you can connect please let me know by the e-mail listed.

Mary Comiskie/Comiskey

TerryC|MA161077 — 30 Jun 2001 3:09:21 GMT

Looking for information on Mary Comiskie Gillett.
She was born 1843 in Ireland. Found her in the
1870 and 1875 Erie County NY Census.
In about 1929, the female owner (or wife) of
the White Sox came to visit the family
in Buffalo. They met at Great Aunt Lizzie Callahan's
house on Anderson Place in Buffalo.