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Re: comisky family in Trenton,Mercer,New Jersey, USA

one23seventy — 2008-09-23 01:53:19Z

I have no idea if this is in relation, but I am Eric Comisky, my father was Thomas Bernard Comisky, and granfather was Walter Comisky who had 3 children Thomas, Walter, And Cathy. From levittown Pa.moved From Trenton/Mercer area in New jersey in mid 1950s. I recenty have been trying to find the right family crest/coat of arms if you have any info on that. my email--one23seventy@aol.com

Re: comisky family in Trenton,Mercer,New Jersey, USA

one23seventy — 2008-09-23 01:44:53Z

Hello- my name is Eric M. Comisky, my father was Thomas B. Comisky, and grandfather was Walter Comisky WHO HAD 3 CHILDREN Thomas, Walter , and Cathy. I am the only child born from this family, and that is all i know, but have recently been looking for a family crest/coat of arms if anyone has any info? email me at ONE23SEVENTY@AOL.COM

Re: comisky family in Trenton,Mercer,New Jersey, USA

11944 — 2007-10-28 19:28:27Z

Thomas B Comisky born abt 1885 in Pennsylvania or New Jersey married approx. 1904 to Katherine Colender born abt. 1886 and had several children;
Helen, John, Marion, Walter and Donald.
My main interest is in John Thomas Comisky and Thomas B Comisky ancestry.
They lived in Trenton Mercer County New Jersey 1910,1920 and 1930 census's.
Any information Welcomed.

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR SEARCH
I wasn't able to find them further back then the census shown, ancestry.com had no familytree on them.

Name: Thomas B. Comisky / [Thomas B Cominsky]
Home in 1920: Trenton Ward 5, Mercer, New Jersey
Age: 35 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law
Spouse's name: Kathrine C age 33
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Ireland
children: Helen 12, John 10, Mary 8

father in law:
John P Colender age 59
Anna 25, Walter J 20, Helen 18, Margaret 16

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Trenton Ward 5, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1052; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 591.

Name: THOMAS B. COMISKY
Home in 1930: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey (Rosemond Avenue)
Age: 44 conductor (?), steam railroad
Estimated birth year: abt 1886
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father born PA mother born Ireland
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Katherine C AGE 42 born 1888
Born NJ, parents born NJ
CHILDREN:
HELEN K 22 - ABT 1908
JOHN T 20 - ABT 1910
MARION M 18 - ABT 1912
WALTER 8 - ABT 1922
DONALD 3-3/12 - ABT 1927
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: 1365; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 507.0.
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WW 11 ARMY ENLISTMENT
Name: JOHN T. COMISKY
Birth Year: 1909
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: New Jersey
State: New Jersey
County or City: Middlesex
Enlistment Date: 29 Sep 1942
Enlistment State: New Jersey
Enlistment City: Newark
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of college
Civil Occupation: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Height: 67
Weight: 147
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CA death index 1940-1997
Name: John Thomas Comisky
Social Security #: 136202264
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1909
Birthplace: New Jersey
Death Date: 3 Dec 1979
Death Place: San Francisco
(Last Residence: 08618 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey)

Name: WALTER COMISKY
SSN: 155-10-2218
Last Residence: 19055 Levittown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born: 29 Nov 1922
Died: Sep 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: New Jersey (Before 1951 )

Name: WALTER COMISKY
SSN: 155-10-4287
Born: 8 Jul 1922
Died: Aug 1971
State (Year) SSN issued: New Jersey (Before 1951 )

Name: DONALD T. COMISKY
SSN: 145-20-3339
Born: 18 Dec 1927
Died: 6 Aug 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: New Jersey (Before 1951 )

Name: HELEN COMISKY
SSN: 144-40-4869
Last Residence: 08204 Cape May, Cape May, New Jersey
Born: 26 Jul 1910
Died: 8 Apr 1991
State (Year) SSN issued: New Jersey (1964 )

comisky family in Trenton,Mercer,New Jersey, USA

bdignazio1 — 2007-10-28 17:59:12Z

Re: COMISKEY-COMISKY-COMMISKEY all in the Philadelphia area of Pa. in late 1700's and 1800's.

brigitte43701 — 2007-10-20 23:44:24Z

change of email address. mary_in_columbus@yahoo.com for any info. on the Cummiskey and various spellings of Indiana, Bedford and Cambria counties in Pennsylvania

Re: Patrick Henry Comiskey

katcole3d — 2007-10-18 18:21:45Z

I would be interested in getting a copy of the photo of Patrick and Bridget Callahan. Bridget(McMahon) Callahan is my ggaunt. Her brother Michael is my ggrandfather. Thanks,

Re: COMISKY FAMILY from EDWARDSVILLE, PA.

2006-11-19 03:02:16Z

Edwardsville is located just about 2 miles from Wilkes-Barre (across the river). It is a small town. Other towns that surround it are Luzerne, Kingston, Larksville, Courtdale, & Pringle.

It is the northeastern part of the state. Maybe 30-35 miles from the Poconos.

Hope this help.

Re: Ireland to Scotland 1850 -60's

charlesmkeenan1 — 2006-08-20 11:44:50Z

Hello:
I am tracing my Keenan family roots in Co.Down,IRL. My gr-gr-gr grandparents, Felix and Sarah (McQuoid) Keenan emigrated from Co.Down about 1850 to Cumberland, ENG near the border of Scotland. In reviewing some of the Keenan entries for Cumberland, I have seen reference to some children being born in Scotland. Can you give me any additional info as to where in Ireland your Keenan's originated?
Best regards,
Chuck Keenan

Re: how your family came about with the spelling of name?

2006-04-24 01:42:34Z

they spelled it CUMISKEY Mary Margaret born 1851 Ireland died Nov 1916 Troy NY married Hugh Flynn brother John Cumiskey born 1May 1845 Ireland died 22 Feb 1934 Marlboro NY Married Anne ???
what part of Ireland is unknown
Any connection?

Re: Ireland to Scotland 1850 -60's

2005-02-08 00:21:41Z

Hi Charles,

I unfortuantely do not know where in Ireland my Keenans or McComiskys came from as yet. I presume they married in Ireland and came from the same county. I have had a family member say they think it may be County Monaghan? but we have no concrete evidence of this. One of my brick walls.

Regards
FJ

Ireland to Scotland 1850 -60's

mayjam — 2004-12-04 09:34:22Z

Looking for info on Comisky/McComisky/etc... from Ireland to Scotland. My section of the family were in Bathgate Linlithgow by 1865.
Another section were in Boness Linlithgow by abt 1850.
Any connections with anyone

Joseph and John Comisky, moved to Detroit in 1920s.

sdarrah1 — 2003-02-19 01:13:02Z

Parents were Lithuanian immigrants. Father was coal miner who died before 1920 in OK. Mother, Mary Stankus remarried in Detroit. I am researching the Stankus line.

COMISKEY-COMISKY-COMMISKEY all in the Philadelphia area of Pa. in late 1700's and 1800's.

2003-01-17 23:41:41Z

Looking for possibly William Cummiskey born mid to late 1700's who had a son who became a medical Doctor named Edward born 1803-1810, in the Bedford County area of Pa.. PLEASE e mail me at AMARTi8@columbus.RR.com

CUMMISKEY/COMISKEY/CUMUSKEY/COMISKY

2002-10-14 20:01:36Z

Looking for information on the Cummiskey family that had connections with Priest Prince Gallitzin of Cambria County. My 3rd great Grandfather was born in 1803 in Bedford County, in Pennsylvania. He had all of his children baptised by Father Gallitizin. Edward Mohney Cummiskey married Elizabeth JANE Porter daughter of John Patrick Porter.Edward became a Doctor. They lived in Indiana County raising their children there. John Patrick and Joseph were both in the battle of fair Oaks in Va. where both lost their lives. Please e mail me at AMARTi8@columbus.RR.com

Re: John Commisky of PA. = John Comisky of PA?

Amarti8 — 2002-07-20 02:16:17Z

Where is Edwardsville located in Pa.? I have been SEARCHING for years on information on my GGG Grandfather Edward Mohney Cummiskey...spelled also your spelling...he was a Doctor married to Jane Porter. Some of their children are Joesph Comisky, JPR Cummiskey (both fought in the battle of Fair Oaks for Jefferson Co. in Va.) Elizabeth, Martha, Mary Jane "Janie" Chrystian, and AUGUSTUS my 2nd Great Grandfather. They are all buried in a Cem. Plot owned by the family in Dayton Pa. I felt they must of moved into Armstrong County from Bedford County in Pa. because I can find no other Pa. Comisky's. Hope to hear from you. AMARTi8@columbus.RR.com Mary Jane

Re: COMISKY FAMILY from EDWARDSVILLE, PA.

Amarti8 — 2002-07-20 02:16:17Z

Where is Edwardsville located in Pa.?

Re: Patrick Henry Comiskey

kathleen_champi|||on — 2002-06-30 01:24:35Z

Hello
My great grand mother is Nellie Comiskey. My grandmother (deceased) is Irene Elizabeth Comiskey (Nelson). I also am trying to trace my line back to Ireland. I have a pic of Patrick and Bridget Callahan whom my mother says came over from Ireland. Still trying to verify this info.

Write back and lets share infomation..

Re: Commisky from Cty. Monaghan, Ireland, mid 1800's

henryr84 — 2002-06-08 20:19:38Z

My Comiskeys, Cummiskys, Cumiskys, etc also come from Co Monaghan. My great grandfather Owen Cumisky married Catherine Duffy in 1864 in Chapel Taplagh. He was from the townland of Cornamuckla in Donaghmoyne Parish. They had 8 children and all came to the US in 1881, and lived in and around Newark, N J. Owen died in Newark in 1902. I tried to contact Comiskey decendants in Ireland but with no luck so far.

Patrick Henry Comiskey

2001-08-30 02:46:20Z

My Great, Great Grandfather was Patrick Henry Comiskey, born in NY on 2/29/1867. His wife was Nellie Comiskey, Born in Chicago on 4/22/1871. Among their children were Irene Elizabeth and Johnny. This is all the information I really have but I'd like to find out where the family originated from in Ireland as well as any other information

John Comisky - Pa.

2000-11-19 12:36:43Z

My grandfather John Comisky came over from Poland in the 1880's and settled in Edwardsville (outside of Wilks-Barre), Pennsylvania. My Great Grandfather's name was Frank Kominski so I don't think they were Irish.
I know little else about hime except that he (John) was a master plumber in a brewery.

Comisky Family

2000-10-10 08:26:36Z

Hi, Lauretta!! This is probably a long-shot, but thought I'd reply anyway. I, too, have seen the name spelled a million different ways from Comiskey to Comisky, Cumiskey, Komasky and found out that at one time there were also MACComiskey's in Scotland. The Mac was dropped at some point. I also learned that the prefix MAC is more Scottish as opposed to Mc--which is usually Irish. Anyway, although I don't know of any Comisky's in NY or NJ, the similarities of the first names you discovered struck me as being very familiar. As far as I'm aware, my Comisky's came to the US from Ireland--I THINK around 1850--and settled in Wisconsin. My great-grandfather, Thomas Comiskey, was born either in Ireland in 1850 or was born in WI once they arrived here. His marriage certificate, dated 1883, has his last name spelled KOMASKY. His parent's names are listed as being Philippi and Cecelia Komasky--her maiden name being Duffy. Census records indicate that at least his parents are from Ireland. In 1883, Thomas married Delia (or Della) Horkhamer--the spelling of this name later being changed to Horkheimer. Thomas and Delia had 8 children that I know of--Rose (or Rosa C.), Cecelia, John, Elizabeth, Phillip, Kate (short for Kathleen, my paternal grandmother), William and Raymond. I know so little of my grandmother's siblings, that it's possible that one or more of the sons left Wisconsin at some point and went East. It just struck me as odd that you have a Philip, a Kate and a Rose in your family also. Could be that they're members of the same family, but I'm not sure. My Comisky's were RC also. I posted a message on the COMISKEY message board back in August hoping to get some help, but no one replied to it. Would love to hear back from you and hope this information will be helpful to you.

Comisky

2000-08-16 06:47:49Z

From the last time I wrote I have found the chruch
that baptize my family also found out my grandmother birth was
Sarah 12/23/1877I also found that my ggrandmother name had 7 different
spelling from Comisky to Commerford Now I don't know which is correct
but Now must figure which is correct spelling we also found a addition to family
Thomas Comiskey/Commerford. beside Phillip and Michael. Should be getting more material on this
family soon.

Cominsky/Comisky Newark, NJ

2000-03-20 15:54:02Z

Well found out they lived in Newark , NJ most of the time and
also found that Ann had two brothers Phil, and Mike. Know very little
of this family, and little by little peices are coming in, Hope this help a little

Comiskey/Comisky

2000-03-16 11:54:43Z

My Great-Great Grandfather was Charles A. Comiskey who immigrated from County Cork Ireland. His son was Thomas A., who had Benedict J., who changed his name to Benjamin J. Comisky, who had Benedict J. JR, who is my father. If you can connect to any of these men please let me know. Females are as followes in order above.

Anna Murphy, Elizabeth Langton, Marie Anna Helmer (changed to Marion), Bronislawa (changed to Bernice) Mortko

Thomas A. had a brother Charles and sister Margaret.
Benedict J. had a sister Irene Muirhead/Boigstead.
Benedict J. Jr. had a sister Marion Krystof.

Cominsky/Comisky NY

2000-03-07 10:33:23Z

James Thomas Kelley and Ann Cominsky had a number of children
My grandmother was Sarah,b.1885 d.1956 the others were Margaret,Kate, Rose,Mamie and a
son James, I was also told they lived in Newark NJ where my Grandmother was born
I don't know of any twin's . they were RC if that helps. I know so little of this family still hunting

Comisky, Ann New Jersey

2000-03-01 07:26:44Z

This is a long shot, My ggrandmother Ann Comisky
Married James T. Kelly lived in New Jersey,
and had the following children Sarah,Rose,Mamie,Margaret
Kate, and James? I know so little of the comisky side
Please advise if this helps, I am looking too.

Cominsky

2000-02-22 14:00:54Z

My ggg grandfather was Dr. E.M. Comminsky ( every census I find it spelled Comisky, Cumminsky, or Comminsky) all different but the same family. My direct line is Augustus Cumminsky. He married Sarah Porter and had my g. grandmother Mary Jane Comisky. All spelled this way in the census I have found for them. I know they came from Ireland but I only know this family came to Armstrong Co. in N. Mahoning twp. This is about an hour and a half away from Pittsburgh Pa. Where is Edwardsville Located. I could never find what happened to Augustus and his brother Alexander after 1850. The census still shoed Edward Mohney, Elizabeth Jane (Porter) his wife Christyan, John and Joesph who fought in the Civil War, and Martha. I have had a very diffuclt time finding anything about my gg. grandfather Augustus or nicknamed Gust. hope you can shed some light on this. Thank-you, Mary Jane

how your family came about with the spelling of name?

2000-01-07 14:43:34Z

Hi! I'm new to this site and couldn't believe how many Comisky's there are! I always thought the spelling of my name of was unique because when my grandfather (Hugh Comisky) came to American from Ireland he changed the spelling from "Comiskey" to Comisky. I was just wondering how your spelling came about.

COMISKY FAMILY FROM EDWARDSVILLE, PA.

1999-11-21 10:18:42Z

Correction to my previous query. Looking for my Gramdparents, John Comisky and Rose Pardosky Comisky from Edwardsville, Pa. They were married probably around 1896 or so and from all indications lived in Edwardsville from that date until my Grandfather died in 1950? Children included Frank, Walter, Martha, Margret, Ann.

COMISKY FAMILY from EDWARDSVILLE, PA.

1999-11-05 07:55:52Z

Looking for any information on Grandparents from Edwardsville, Pa.
At the present time, I do not even know first names but hope to get same if father's social security infomation ever comes in. If anyone is familiar, please contact.

Spelling of Comiskey

micarole — 2001-08-17 18:15:17Z

There are so many different spellings for Comiskey that its mind-boggling. I think spelling was just a matter of who was DOING the spelling. Mostly it was clerks who wrote names however they sounded and so lots of Irishmen had the spelling of their names changed when they arrived. My Comiskeys came to the US from Canada which doesn't seem to have been very regulated at the time.
Carolyn

John Commisky of PA. = John Comisky of PA?

momccabe_8842 — 2001-06-30 20:07:20Z

There was a John Commisky in my family but I think he would have been a full generation or two before your John Comisky. It is possible though that it could be a son or a grandson.

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 Commisky family who came from County Monaghan.

This info has been handed down in my family:

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

***John Commisky settled in Pennsylvannia.**

Mary Commisky Rielly settled in New Jersey.

Elizabeth Commisky McCann settled in Massachusetts.

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.

Everything I have read says Mary was in America but does not say anything about John and Elizabeth so I wonder if they came later than Bridget.

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

Commisky from Cty. Monaghan, Ireland, mid 1800's

momccabe_8842 — 2001-06-30 20:07:20Z

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.

Comisky/Comiskey of LI, NY

artie76 — 2001-07-14 15:43:13Z

Looking for desc. of John and Margaret Comisky, son James and Sarah Chase Comiskey, from Long Island City, Queens, NY.

Comisky

artie76 — 2001-07-14 15:43:13Z

There are some similarities between names with you Comisky and my Comisky/Comiskey lines. I have a James and Sarah, who started having kids @ 1872 and were still popping them out as late as 1894 in NY. They had a set of twins in 1887, James and Sarah. Do you have any other info on your grandmother?

sally comiskey/comiskyand jimmy byrne

evelynoconnell1968 — 2001-11-03 14:57:20Z

i am searching information on a sally comisky/comeskey who married jimmybyrne/o byrne my grandas brother they had children called breda and noel byrne breda is still living and noel is dead as far as i no i am trying to peace the bits together any information s greatly recieved at emmoc@iol.ie
thanking u and a merry xmas to u all

Re: Comisky Family

KeithCumiskey — 2002-03-30 16:00:36Z

Nancy,

Here is a Cumiskey from Wisconsin. Descendent of Hugh, arrived in U.S. 1847, Wisconsin sometime before 1860.

Re: how your family came about with the spelling of name?

KeithCumiskey — 2002-03-30 15:57:52Z

I don't think there was much standardization of spelling 150 years ago, especially amongst the (mostly) illiterate Irish. My grandfather (born almost 60 years after his grandfather came over) told me he remembers seeing their name spelled Comiskey on the mailbox when he was a child.

I've seen my ancestor (also a Hugh ... but from County Louth) name spelled Cumiskey, Cummisky and Commiskey.

Go figure.