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Re: Looking for lost Aunt

paddy2007 — 2009-08-05 20:55:55Z

I want to help you do this research but what you have is pretty vague. Please provide your father and mothers name, birth, place. Need more [if you have it] on his parents such as full names, maiden name of wife, other places lived. The names William and Nancy are pretty common so any initials, nicknames or military service, etc. will be helpful.
You can contact me directly.

Patrick Crocker
patrickliveshere@aol.com

Looking for lost Aunt

terrytgoff — 2009-08-02 23:13:27Z

My father had 5 brothers and one sister. Their Dad died right after the sister was born. No one knows what happened to her. I have theorized that she was adopted. The parents names were William and Nancy Croker. They lived in Floyd County, Georgia. The girls name is Annie M. Croker. She was born sometime between 1927 and 1930. Does anyone have any ideas how I might find out anything about her?

Re: Croker - Somerset, England

huddson — 2009-07-31 21:07:05Z

hi my name is joe Earnist henry croekr brother is was my ggg grand farther. we still own the farm that they lived on and we also still own their house, we are still in contact with Kate Brays gg grand children and would be happy to put you in touch with them. we also have picturs of Kate Bray and Earnist croker which i can email you a copy.
hoppin gto hear from you soon, the croker family
and if you want to get in contact with us my email is h.udd.son@hotmail.co.uk and my home number is 01934 852075

Re: Richard Croker

william_gaffney — 2009-04-28 01:30:00Z

Can you tell me if there is any chance that my grgr-grandmother could fit in this family? I recently found the record in Quebec of Mary Ann (Marie Anne) Croker's marriage to her first husband Thomas Laffan. She says she is from Ireland and that she came to the US in 1849 to live in Wisconsin. Later census info states that she came to Canada in 1836. She was born about 1827, her father was John Croker
Jill Olson Gaffney

Re: Croker & Jones Crookwell, Australia

jennifer_jolliffe — 2009-04-27 09:10:53Z

Hi, just saw this message and was wondering if you were related to the John Croker who married Ann Berrell. John was born in Devon 1801 and died Tuena 1852 and Ann was born in Ireland 1817 and died 1897 at Binda. They had nine children.
I have much more detail if you are in the same line, must be some connection if yours are Crookwell area....Regards Jennifer

Re: Croker

rjcroker — 2009-03-10 11:38:38Z

This is very good news! I would love to know what your grandmother could tell about her mother's family. I can be reached directly at rjcroker@hotmail.com

Re: William Henry CROKER (c1818-1851) Stroud Gloucestershire England

cyanda — 2009-03-10 06:56:24Z

I am descended from William Henry Croker (c1818-1851) b Stroud. However I have no info on the Quan family. For the data I do have see my site at http://cyanda.tribalpages.com

Re: Croker

bridlambe1 — 2009-03-06 17:53:31Z

Rick,

I have recently started my family tree and from what you say in your messages I think we may have common ancestors.In particular, my great grandmother was the Margaret Croker born in 1857 and baptized in Pallasgreen.Her daughter;my grandmother left some information on the family that we could share.

Re: William Henry CROKER (c1818-1851) Stroud Gloucestershire England

kwanplic69 — 2009-02-24 15:39:43Z

James Joseph Quan came from Ireland to Bristol certainly in 1841 with 'wife' Ellen Croker, and child Michael. She died in 1843, and in 1845 definitely married Ann Croker presumably sisters. They were all Roman Catholics ,initially he was a Policeman , and gathering increasing family moved around England and Wales. James died in 1875 in Polar aged about 70, and Ann (became Anastasia in 1871 Census) died aged 62 in 1888 in the ''Essex Lunatic Asylum''.
Any ideas would be welcomed to trace Quan /Croker families pre 1840.
Cheers

Re: Richard Croker

glryan — 2009-02-22 10:02:42Z

Hi Marie,

Thanks for that suggestion.
I'm sure the Cork background is the connection.

George

Re: Richard Croker

ciao4 — 2009-02-22 01:19:20Z

Hi George,
I do not have any information about Michael Ryan. If I may suggest an idea though. If you go to amazon.com and put in keyword Tammany Hall, there are some books available about its
history. Richard Croker came from County Cork so possibly Michael Ryan was an acquaintance? Or maybe since the populace of Tammany Hall was 100% Irish, it could just be a coincidence. Good Luck
Marie Coscette

Re: Richard Croker

glryan — 2009-02-22 00:36:59Z

Hi Marie,

I am trying to trace the movement of my great great uncle Michael Ryan, who emigrated from Ireland (west Co. Cork) to New York (not sure of date). It was said that he was an aide to 'Boss' Croker of Tammany Hall.

Unusually, his mother also emigrated to NY sometime after that to join him ;
both of them died there.

Do you have any information on a Michael Ryan who was linked to Richard Croker?

regards,

George Ryan

Croker m.1846 Quebec>WI

william_gaffney — 2009-01-12 07:28:57Z

I recently followed many of the blog threads on Ancestry for Croker families. I also found a clue that I hope might help in my finding more about my gr gr grandmother's family.
Her obit in April 1901 said that she and husband Thomas Laffan came to Wisconsin from Canada in 1849. The 1850 census in Columbia Co WI found the couple stated they were both born in Ireland. They were listed with their first 2 children Mary b. 1850 in WI and James b.1847 or 48 in New Brunswick. This I have known for years and years, but the Canadian records on Ancestry provided their marriage in 1846 in Quebec. The best news was that it listed her parents: John Croker and Mary Ryan(of Quebec) and his parents: James Laffan and Anna Ryan(of New Brunswick). My gr gr Grandmother's name was listed as Marie Ann Croker.

You have probably seen my queries before, but it's my hope that using this information I can find more clues. Every little bit helps.

Julia CROKER d. 18 May 1920 - Kansas City, KS

JohnWOBrien — 2009-01-11 01:33:32Z

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, May 19, 1920

Mrs. Julia CROKER, 507 North Fifth street, Kansas Side,
died yesterday at St. Margaret's hospital. Mrs. CROKER
had lived on the Kansas Side forty years.

She is survived by two sons, John CROKER and Patrick
CROKER, both of the home, and a daughter, Mrs. H. B.
STEMPLEMAN, 415 Indiana avenue. Funeral services
will be at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church,
Kansas Side; burial in Mount Calvary cemetery.

(I have no connection with this family.)
neirbo9

Re: croker

ciao4 — 2009-01-07 17:30:43Z

Hi Jim,
Just recently started to do a little family history and came across your post Re: Richard Croker. I am Marian's daughter-in-law and I didn't even know about you! There's so much history in this family. Feel free to write.
Elaina

Re: Richard Croker

ciao4 — 2009-01-07 17:15:15Z

Happen to be browsing family history info and came upon your query. I am married into the Croker family (NY) and may have the information you are looking for. Richard was fire commissioner in NYC in 1883 and 1887.If you would like to e-mail me, feel free.
Marie

McPherson

tommycroker1 — 2008-11-06 00:59:43Z

Hi, I am searching the following McPherson Line.Issac McPherson married Margaret(Maggie)Grace.Maggie died 12/15/1927 in Franklinville, NC.They had a daughter named Sallie (McPherson)Croker.B:1885.D:1934 in Randolph Co.,NC. Don't know if there was anymore children.Maggie & Issac were my great-grandparents.Any help & information will be appreciated.Thanks! Tommy

Re: Corrine Prince Butner

tommycroker1 — 2008-08-03 11:18:20Z

Hi Karen,
I got the picture of the foot stone of Corrine. You sent it to the right e-mail. I e-mailed you but I believe you didn't get it. Could you give me your e-mail so I can reach you. (E-mail- ftc207@verizon.net).
Thanks, Faye & Tommy

Re: Robert Croker from Ireland

Neferlotus — 2006-12-14 11:16:30Z

it's 2006 and I still haven't worked it out. Please contact me if you are still about.

Croker + related families

arnfield — 2007-05-25 17:06:52Z

Does anyone have John Croker born b. 1565, d.1610.
Wife Frances Kingsmill, b. approx. 1568 died 1 Jan.1627.

Father off John Croker was Gerrard (Jarrard) Croker, died 1577 married Mary Blundell, died 1587.
They had a daughter Margery Croker, whom I have seen mentioned on other websites.
Other children from this marriage include (this is from the will off Gerrard} were Anne, Edward & Henry.
5 children in all.

Parents off Gerrard Croker was John Croker 1501-1561, & Elizabeth Skinner.

Would like to hear from anyone who may have the above names etc.

Gisela
Australia

Re: Richard Croker

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-25 02:57:20Z

My message should have read Edward F Croker not Richard F Croker. Sorry! The rest of my info was correct. Thanks!
Tracy

Re: Croker Family

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-24 18:53:50Z

My boyfriend is not a Croker but he found the brass nozzle at an antique store probably near Binghamton NY. He is from Vestal. I am not very good at e-mailing pictures but if you give me your mailing address I will be happy to send some to you.
Tracy

Re: Croker Family

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-24 10:50:23Z

Do you know where Edward F Croker was born? My boyfriend has a brass fire hose nozzle engraved with his name and dates of service.
Tracy Pardue Smith

Re: Boss CROKER

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-24 10:46:03Z

Do you know where he was baptised or where he was born?
Thanks!!
Tracy Pardue Smith

Re: Richard Croker

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-24 10:35:59Z

We are trying to find out where Richard F Croker was born. Do you have any idea. We have been trying to contact his decendents as my boyfriend has a fire hose nozzle engraved with his name and the years he served as NYC Fire Chief. I had been using a different genealogy site so I was quite pleased to see your posting.
Tracy Pardue Smith

Re: Richard Croker

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-24 15:39:15Z

Yes this is who we are looking for. What is the family tree back from your husband and do you know where edward f croker was born? Thanks for your help with this. My boyfriend is originally from upstate NY and I think he came across this nozzle in the Binghamton area back in the 70's. Do you know if edward ever lived in this area?
Tracy Pardue Smith

Re: Richard Croker

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-30 15:43:53Z

tutqueentracy99@yahoo.com

Re: Richard Croker

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-30 15:21:42Z

Hi again. If you could give me your snail mail address I can get these sent out today. I don't have my picture file set up on my computer right now. Thanks!!
Tracy

Re: Richard Croker

tpsmith58 — 2007-05-30 14:56:54Z

Possibly. A fire museum has shown some interest in it but he would rather see it go to the family. If you could e-mail me your mailing address I took some pictures I could send to you.Thanks.
Tracy Pardue Smith

Re: Robert Croker from Ireland

Elainek95 — 2007-04-22 12:37:01Z

Dear Nick

Don't know if this is anything to do with your tree but am trying to find a Robert Croker - possible middle name Joseph - who was born in July 1897 - where I don't know - and he married in 1st Quarter 1921 in Liverpool to a Margaret O'Connor. Am having no problems with the O'Connor tree but cannot get further back than my paternal Grandfather.

It just seems a co-incidence that 1897 popped up in your mail message.

I cannot find him in any of the English Census. He did mention that he came from County Cork and also mentioned Boss Croker but how much is true I don't know.

Regards.
ELAINE (nee Croker)

Mary Ann Croker m. Thomas Laffan

william_gaffney — 2008-07-21 08:25:09Z

I have recently found the info on the 1846 marriage of Mary Ann and Thomas. They were married at St Roch in Quebec. Her parents were John Croker and Mary Ryan. His parents were James Laffan and Ann Ryan. I am looking for the birth notice of their 1st son James who was born in Canada in abt 1848. Thomas drowned in 1857 in the Wisconsin River leaving her with their 7 children.
Mary Ann married a second time this time to Patrick Ryan and they added 4 daughters to the family.
Thomas b.abt 1820 Mary Ann b.abt 1826-30 Patrick said he was born in abt 1850.

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Re: Robert Croker from Ireland

nickred1 — 2006-12-14 11:40:26Z

Robert CROKER of Woodville who married Catherine CONNELL of Cork spinster at Castletownroche on 2 July 1827. Administration of her estate was granted in 1841 in Cork Diocese when she was described as of Newtownards. Robert described as of Cork married secondly on 3 May 1842 Eliza widow of Capt Peter DOBSON of the 3rd Buffs . This Robert was a veterinary surgeon who went to America. Administration of his estate was granted in 1897 to his son Robert, noting Robert senior apparently died in 1875. There was an advertisement in The Times on 10 October 1882 seeking contact with his legal representatives. His son Robert the younger was recorded in the 1881 census at 23 Woodland Street, Portsea, Hampshire along with his wife Ann and children:
Whilheimina;
Richard; and
Mary Ann.

Regards

Nick

Re: Robert Croker from Ireland

nickred1 — 2007-04-22 21:35:24Z

To progress from where you are you need to obtain Robert's marriage and birth certificates. These will give hisparents names.

Regards

Nick

Wiliam Croker of Orange County North Carolina

11pamila27 — 2008-04-16 00:36:16Z

I am searching for information on William Croker of Orange County. He was a free born colored man and married to a free born colored woman (possibly a Pettiford or ?) Also, it is possible that his mother or grandmother was Fay Croker. This family may have originated in Granville County North Carolina. William Croker died in Orange County ~ Jan/Feb 1847. He has three known children to survive him: Tempy Croker Archey, William Croaker, and John Nelson Croker.

Re: Croker & Jones Crookwell, Australia

pelicangirl21 — 2008-07-06 00:04:19Z

Hello Sandra,
I don't know if you have a Eliza Caroline Croker in your tree. She was b. 19 July 1858 at Burrowa, NSW and d. 6 November 1936 at Orange NSW. I have no other info on this side of the family. She married Alfred Chown.
Regards
Narelle Dunstan

Re: Corrine Prince Butner

tommycroker1 — 2008-08-02 14:46:00Z

Hi Karen, We was wondering if you received my e-mail last night? Let us know.
Tommy & Faye

Re: Corrine Prince Butner

tommycroker1 — 2008-08-01 12:26:20Z

Hi K Fowler, Do you know if Corrine had a daughter in
the early 1940's named: Brenda Carole Butner?
Thanks for your response.Could you e-mail this
information to us? The picture didn't come through.
Can you send it e-mail.
Thanks, Tommy & Faye

Re: Croker Family

bobcroker — 2007-05-24 17:21:15Z

He was born in New York, but I don't know what area. He's my great-grandfather so if you could take a piture of the nozzle and send it to me, I'd really appreciate it.

I take it your boyfriend is a croker also?

Re: Croker Family

bobcroker — 2007-05-25 03:23:28Z

My email is bobcroker@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Chief Edward F. Croker, Triangle Shirt Factory Fire

busyb1955 — 2007-04-23 00:41:06Z

I have a friend, who back in the 70's, collected brass. He
found a fire nozzle that had an engraving on it. Chief Edward F. Croker New York. I did some research and found who it had belonged to at one time. We became interested in
the history behind it and that led me to this research. Can anyone out there give me some info on his family? I'd appreciate it.
Thank you,
Barb Weinel
busyb1955@earthlink.net

Re: Chief Edward F. Croker, Triangle Shirt Factory Fire

busyb1955 — 2007-07-08 23:47:40Z

Thank you for the info. I appreciate it. Yes, this is the same fire nozzle that has been in other postings.

Re: Croker/Nepean-Hutchison

mikenpat158 — 2007-09-10 11:54:43Z

To Derek
Just read your message of Jan 2005. David Gam Davies & Caroline Nepean are my Gt Gt Gt Grandparents through my paternal grandmother Francina Harris. I have been researching the family for many years and it has been an interesting journey. According to my records, Caroline Davies (Nepean) died Lambeth in 1861.
Regards, Pat.

Re: Chief Edward F. Croker, Triangle Shirt Factory Fire

sf4realestate — 2007-06-19 15:51:31Z

Edward Croker had 2 sons, Edward, Jr. and Robert Van Wyck who was my grandfather - is this the same nozzle mentioned in more recents posts or are there others? My family had an extensive collection of fire fighting items from when Edward was chief, but they were lost after my father died. We are always looking for information about where they may have ended up.
As far as family info, Edward had an uncle, Richard Croker, who on one hand was Boss of Tammany Hall and on the other, a breeder of the great racehorse, Orby, the first Irish horse to win the English Derby at odds of 100:1! There are a couple books on Richard and info on Edward in any books on fire fighting, especially after 911 when one of his quotes about firemen was extensively used.
Hope this helps,
Susan Croker Fisher

Re: Richard Croker

roseeac — 2007-05-30 15:31:32Z

I would prefer not to post my address. Can you send me your e-mail so I can send it to you directly?

Re: Richard Croker

roseeac — 2007-05-26 15:25:52Z

Is your boyfriend interested in selling the nozzle?

Re: Richard Croker

roseeac — 2007-05-30 15:11:35Z

rosee1@prodigy.net

Thank you. I look forward to receiving the photos.

Re: Richard Croker

roseeac — 2007-05-24 15:14:02Z

Edward F. Croker was fire chief in NY city. Is this who you mean? If so, my husband is Edward F. Croker IV and we are always interested in memorabilia from the chief.

Re: Corrine Prince Butner

KarenFowler48 — 2008-08-03 04:21:59Z

Hi Tommy & Faye,

I emailed the photo of the foot stone from Greenhill Cemetery to the email listed on the board for you at your verizon.net email, since it seemed to have trouble posting to the board.

I don't have a lot of information about Corinne, as my grandmother was over 10 years older and had already married and moved to another city by 1940. I know Corinne married a man called "Tex" from Brownsville, TX on Aug 8, 1944 in Columbia, SC and they lived in Charlotte, NC most of her life. I'm also just noticed I spelled Corinne's name wrong in the previous email; it should be spelled "Corinne".

May I ask your family connection to Brenda Carole? It helps to know who the inquiry is from, so can contact you with updates that might be related.

Thanks,
Karen

Re: Corrine Prince Butner

KarenFowler48 — 2008-07-31 20:50:31Z

Hi Tommy & Faye,

Corrine Prince Butner was my great aunt. Her father was Leander (Lee) Vance Butner from the area of King, NC and her mother was Lula Esthel Prince born in Wayne County, Goldsboro area. Corrine had 4 sisters and 3 brothers. My grandmother Lois Butner Allen was her sister and is buried with Aunt Corrine in Greenhill Cemetery, plot 32 (photo attached). Corrine's husband, Emmons Edward Fisher was from Brownsville, TX. She lived to be 79, born Oct 1, 1914 and died on Dec 16, 1993. Hope this helps!

kfowler

William Henry CROKER (c1818-1851) Stroud Gloucestershire England

cyanda — 2007-09-15 01:33:07Z

I am trying to locate the ancestors of William Henry CROKER who was my GGGrandfather. He married Hannah FRENCH (1822-1895). I have the FRENCH family back to 1450 including migration to America. Any help please? Please see my website at http://cyanda2005.tripod.com and follow the link via logo to Tribal Pages.