Moakley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Moakleys

chettycull — 2012-03-21 23:11:24Z

Hi – my grandmother was Mary Moakley, married to George Eddy. Sadly, my mother and her siblings are deceased. Just recently, by absolute coincidence I recently became acquainted with the grand-daughter of Thomas Moakley, married Mary Kelly. I’ve enjoyed reading this board – thank you. I’ll add information if I come across anything additional. Thanks again.

Re: Moakleys

dhogan53 — 2011-07-29 18:13:32Z

my dads cousin was congressman Moakley in Ma maybe were related my dads Rudolph Joseph moakley I beleive his dads John he was marry to a mary (meta) my dads mother and father know very litle of my grandfather my grandma died in 1976 the year i got married.debrahogans@aol.com

Re: Moakley

jrhodes5 — 2011-01-30 00:49:45Z

I just now read your post about meeting my father. I would love to know why everyone thought that about his employment. If you go on to ancestry.com, you can leave me a message and we can chat off-line.

Moakley

sourlemon775 — 2010-09-08 23:18:28Z

I am looking for any information about Moakley's in Peabody MA. My paternal great-grandmother was born Sarah Ann Moakley. Her parents were unable to take care of her so she was taken in by either relatives or friends by the name of Grady. Sarah married a James Burke. If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Cyrena

Re: Moakleys

marketing1290 — 2010-08-01 15:10:39Z

hello, I am kevin moakley zygadlo. My grandfather was peter moakley the brother of Rosetta . The story about bridget is true and she died here in sandwich,ma after being hit in the head by a golf ball in 1922. Verified by the town of sandwich historian and new paper articles. Actually I have a home there not that far from the site.

I am actually are planning a loand grant here in memory of Bridget connelly moakley. this should happen sometime next year or so. My mother was anna mokely one of two daughters of peter maokley with his first wife anne cronin who died in childbirth in 1922. I knew about your grandmother through oral history of my mother and also of your grandfather joe vallee.

drop me a note and we can share info.

regards kevin

Re: Moakley

palmoran — 2010-06-24 19:10:45Z

Jeri

I met your dad many years ago at a family function at a relative's house in South Boston. My mother, Theresa, introduceded him to us as her cousin, Billy Norris. My mother and her sisters were all convinced that he worked in some covert organization for the government.

Re: Moakleys

palmoran — 2010-06-23 19:14:41Z

Would anyone know in what town(s) Thomas Mochler or Bridget Connolly were born or lived in Ireland? I'm Paul Moran, the oldest child of Theresa Vallely Moran. She is still alive and doing very well. All of my aunts and uncles, my mother's siblings, have since passed. My grandmother was Rosetta Moakley. I never knew her. She died long before I was born. By the way, my mother told me that Bridget Connolly died as a result of a blow to the head from a softball not a golf ball. I believe that a golf ball would be the more lethal. Please let me know if you any further information abouth the Moakleys or the Vallelys for that matter.

Re: Moakley surname

kvasselman — 2010-01-23 19:57:10Z

My grandmother was a Moakley from Brooklyn. Her father is John Moakley and his father is John N. Moakley. Any relation?

Re: Moakleys

kzygadlo — 2009-05-25 14:30:01Z

Jerri, Just to correct your info. My grandfather was Peter Moakley your grandmothers brother. Ist marriage to anna cronin-children Helena and Anna \

Second marriage-Catherine Mc donough died seven months after marriage

third marriage-Irene Hines of boston-children francis x and Marie Moakley m Kenneth O Toole

Moakley

sjobman — 2004-07-28 05:10:05Z

I can hardly believe someone put a query on the Moakley surname message board.

My great-great grandmother was Sarah Moakley who married Horace Sylvester. Sarah was born about 1825 in Boston? Her father was from Ireland. Story goes he was studying to be a priest in Nova Scotia, but met his future wife so gave up the priesthood for marriage. They then moved to Boston? I don't know their names, etc. They could have stayed in Nova Scotia or they could have come to Maine or Massachusetts. I just don't know.

Sarah and Horace lived in Cambridge and later Roxbury and then later moved to Nebraska where they both died.

Anyone know anything about these?

Sheila

Re: Moakley surname

2004-02-22 16:52:26Z

HAVE SENT MAIL YOUR WAY BY WAY OF THE INTER NET IN REFERENCE TO YOUR POSTED MESSAGE...IF IT DOES NOT GET THERE OR DOES NOT ANSWER YOUR QUESTION CORRECTLY CONTACT ME AGAIN...."GOOD HUNTING" KEITH.....

JOHN RYAN

Re: Moakley surname

patryan1961 — 2004-02-22 14:36:42Z

Hi my name is keith ryan
i am trying differnt avenues to try an obtain information on my Grandfather William Ryan he was sent to live with relatives
at the age of 9 years old in 1907 from Waterford Ireland i believe they lived in the Brooklyn area its a long shot but you say your family have lived in the area for along time
My grandfather returned to England i do not know when but he married my grandmother in1919 after the Great War
as i said its a long shot but any information would be of help
i thank you
Keith

Re: Moakley surname

2003-12-19 16:25:31Z

TO MICHAEL,

MY UNCLE BY MARRIAGE IS DANIEL AND I AM IN CONTACT WITH THE FAMILY, MY COUSINS, AT THIS PRESENT TIME...

THE POLE BUSINESS IS STILL UP AND RUNNING AND IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR PICTURES OF ANY OF IT, PERHAPS THE FAMILY STILL THERE DOES....I HAVE A FEW ON MY COMPUTER AND COULD SEND THEM YOUR WAY IF ANY CONTACT WITH ME IS DESIRED AS WELL AS PUTTING YOU IN TOUCH WITH THE MOAKLEY FAMILY I AM IN CONTACT WITH...I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED THEIR PERMISSION AND THE REST SHOULD BE VERY EASY..

BACK TO THE PICTURES, I HAVE ONE OF YOUR AUNT ROSE AND ONE OF YOUR GRANDFATHER CHARLES AND MY UNCLE DANNY IN FRONT OF THE POLE COMPANY STORE FRONT, NEXT TO AN OLD TRUCK THAT APPARENTLY WAS THE BUSINESS TRUCK....

ENOUGH SAID, WILL LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING YOU BACK IN TOUCH WITH YOUR TRUE RELATIVES IF THAT HAS NOT BEEN POSSIBLE TO THIS POINT......

Re: Moakley surname

2003-12-13 17:29:12Z

MY COUSIN'S NAME IS MOAKLEY AND THEY ARE FROM THE BROOKLYN/QUEENS NEW YORK CITY AREA AND STILL LIVE IN THE SAME HOUSE FOR OVER A CENTURY.
[DECENDANTS STILL LIVE THERE]

COULD IT BE RELATED????

Re: Moakley surname

2003-05-25 01:04:16Z

Moakley is a deritative of moclair from France. The surname means bad account. My understanding is the Moakleys were french Protestants that immigrated to Ireland and many generations later to the US. al least in my wing of the family the name formerly Mockler and mockley and then altered to Moakley.

kevin

Re: Moakleys

kevin1904 — 2003-05-24 14:36:43Z

This is in regards to the book dealer that had the book from Sandwich,Ma. My Great grandmother was Bridget Connolly Moakley who died in Sandwich in 1922.According to oral history shared with me by my grandfather Peter Moakley she (Bridget ) got hit with a golf ball on the first vacation of her life. Her sons sent her on vacation .This info is confirmed by the Sandwich historical society and Sandwich town records. Incidentally I now have a home in Sandwich,Ma strange co-incidence. Mr. Book dealer please contact me if possible.

thanks
kevin

Moakley

kevin1904 — 2003-05-24 14:36:43Z

Jerri Rhodes-

Jerri, I met your Dad perhaps 4 years ago but here is some more data

Peter Moakley -married Anna Cronin (dhe died in 1922) buried in Holy Cross Cemetary in Malden,ma The two Children of this marriage was Helena Moakley and Anna Moakley(I am anna "s son -Anna married Rudolph Zygadlo

Peter later married Catherine McDonough and she died on Feb 7,1927 while pregnant.Catherine is buried with Peters parents in Mt. Benedict Cemetary in West Roxbury,Ma. The story as told by Agnes Moakley Norris is that Peter"s Mother would roll over in her grave is he ever married a McDonough.

Peter"s third wife (and final) was Irene Hines Moakley. The children of this marriage was Francis X Moakley and Marie Moakley OToole of Quincy. Interesting story goes with this is that Peter"s brother Joe Moakley(Congressman Joe"s father) would always say to Pete that this wife would bury him(and she did).

Re: Moakleys

2003-05-20 06:27:17Z

hi kevin , if you need to get ahold of me my my email is memorialdave@hotmail.com, thanks, dave

Re: Moakleys

2002-12-22 01:43:44Z

hi, i am a book dealer with a book inscribed to thomas moakley, this book is dated 1930, found in sandwich ma. here is link to the picture i took of it....

http://dp1web2.dotphoto.com/ShowS8.asp?M=325393&F=iBD152...

Re: Moakleys

2002-12-22 01:43:44Z

Moakleys

2002-10-19 00:33:23Z

I am looking for confirmation of the following information and I'd like some information about the Irish forebears ... if it's out there.

My g'gfather was Thomas Mochler b. ABT 1862 in Ireland d Dec 31 1904. He was married to Bridgit A. Connell born in Ireland. They were married 17 Nov 1885 and she died July 30 1922 in Sandwich MA.

It's not clear when they changed their names to Moakley but by the time my grandmother was born in 1902, they were Moakleys in Boston.

I've been told there were twelve children but can only account for the following:

Thomas Moakley ne Mochler born June 30 1887 died 1931
married Mary Kelly
Three children: Thomas Moakley who died 2002, Kathleen Moakley, Rita Moakley

Mary (Mamie) Moakley born 1891 married George Eddy
Four children: George Eddy, Jr., Mary Eddy, Virginia Eddy and Clare Eddy

Rosetta (Rose) Moakley born Oct 13, 1893 died 1941 married Joseph Vallely
Five children: Joseph Vallely, Jr., Mary (Sis) Vallely, Rose (Pidgie) Vallely, Theresa Vallely, John Vallely who died 1940

Peter J. Moakley born Sept 23, 1895, died 1968
unknown first wife with two children - Frances X Moakley, Mary Moakley
married Anna Cronin who died 1922
children: Helena Moakley, Anna Moakley m Rudolph Zygadlo

John Moakley born Aug 31 1897 died Feb 1972
no known marriages or children

James Moakley born Feb 1900 died Feb 1901

Agnes Rita Moakley born Feb 14 1902, died July 22 1982
married August 23 1920 to Murray Michael Norris who was born April 15 1893 died August 15 1957
Two children: William Gerard Norris (my father), Theresa Marie Norris

Joseph Moakley born July 27 1904, died Nov 16 1967 married Mary Scabini
Three children John Joseph Moakley (US congressman), Thomas Moakley, Robert Moakley

I have a little more information about later generations to share with family members but if you have additional information or clarification of what's listed here, I would love to connect with you.

Thanks

MOAKLEY in Boston

TomAlciere — 2002-09-30 23:05:31Z

My grandmother, Gertrude Frances MOAKLEY b. 15 Nov. 1901, Boston MA, her brother, John F. MOAKLEY, b. 23 Feb 1909, Boston MA. Their parents were Cornelius Patrick MOAKLEY and Alice Jane COSGRIFF. Cornelius b. 1 Mar 1873, Boston MA, d. 7 Jun 1942, Boston MA, m. Alice Jane COSGRIFF 27 Sep 1900.
Cornelius was s/o William MOAKLEY b. abt 1816 Ireland, and Ellen O'BRIEN b. abt 1836, Ireland; they m. 3 Feb 1863 in Boston MA. This couple should not be confused with another William & Ellen MOAKLEY living in Boston at the same time; I'm told the other is the Congressman's line...Theirs, wife was born in New York City, ours, wife was born in Ireland, and this is the only way to distinguish them in the records.Our William was s/o Patrick MOAKLEY and Julia ---

Re: Moakley surname

dhogan53 — 2002-09-20 19:10:25Z

my dads name is Rudolph joseph Moakley his father was either John or Joseph I have to find the infor in my desk some where I forgot his brothers name or sister have to ask my mom will let you know

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dhogan53 — 2002-09-19 10:08:04Z

hi is it congressman Joe thats my fathers consin my dads name is Rudolph Moakley his mom was Mary (Meta) is what everyone call her thier from New york his dad was John or Joseph I have to find the papers any ways my grandma was Greenleaf before she married my grandfather I have to find the papers don't know much of my grandfather as my dad never spoke much of him my mom said he was in a institution I think he dided there my grandma dided in 1977 she was born in 1891 I have to find the papers my dad insisted he was german an english but I found some infor we had irish in us well I have to look for what infor I have but never could find anything much my dad also had a brother that died I have to look up in the death part thier both listed there I'll see what I can find out I have to look for the papers what other infor do you have? take care keep in touch debrahogans@aol.com

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bostonman4432 — 2002-09-18 22:23:21Z

hello debra,
i am a distant cousin of yours, if that's the right term here. my name is eric, my grandfather was joe's cousin. was wondering if you might know anything more of our family.i am interested to find out about the family history, please reply.

thanx eric

Re: Moakley surname

2002-07-13 20:42:11Z

Debra,

Do you know either your father or grandfather's first name? I did not see them in your two posts. Also, does your dad have any brothers and/or sisters? If so, what are their names?

You said something about having to go to Brooklyn to find out some info. Would you mind sharing some of that when you can?

If you have any questions to ask me, I will try my best to answer them.

Re: Moakley surname

dhogan53 — 2002-07-13 13:18:26Z

my grandparents were from Brooklyn N.Y. all I know is my grandfather was in an institution an my grandmother was born in I beleive 1899 I have to look for the information I have Greenleaf was my grandmothers last name she is listed on the death report but not my grandfather I think I have to go to brooklyn an find out I have to go thru my desk an find the infor I had her address where she was lived I have family in the caskells I'll try to find out more

Re: Moakley surname

dhogan53 — 2002-07-13 13:07:30Z

hi my name is Debra Hogan formally Debra Moakley funny we have the same name my dad was from Brooklyn N.Y. his mother was Mita Moakley his cousin was congressmen joe Moakley I don't remember about my grandfather my dad never speaks of him I have some infor on his mother that is all any relations please reply Debra

Re: Moakley surname

2002-07-13 03:26:14Z

I, too, have relatives from Brooklyn NY. Could I possibly get more details from you, as your message was rather sketchy.

I'll give you a little background to see if there's some connection:

My parents are living in Long Island NY; they are Gerard (1932 - ) and Bernice (Hartman, 1933 - ).

My father is the youngest of 8. Two of his brothers, Daniel and George, live in Queens.

My grandfather was Charles (1884 - 1963), who owned a pole business named Charles Knight (started c.1905). My grandmother was Rose (not sure of maiden name, 1899 -1981).

At this point, I do not know of any connection between myself and the late Congressman Joe Moakley. I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Moakley surname

dhogan53 — 2002-07-12 16:26:12Z

hi my dad was a Moakley his cousin was Joseph Moakley the congressman his mom was Mita Moakley formaly Greenleaf my dad saids he is English an German I found out he is Irish my name is Debra Hogan (formally) MOAKLEY my self my dad was from N.Y. I beleive Brooklyn I have some infor I have to find it nothing on my grandfather well take care

Re: Moakley surname

dhogan53 — 2002-07-12 16:19:49Z

hi my dad was moakley my name is Debra also last name former moakley his cousin was congressman joseph Moakley his mother was Mita Moakley formaly Greenleaf I found her death citificate not my grandfathers thier from N.Y. I have some infor I have to pull it out my dad saids he was English & German I found a place in the mall that looks up your name an it came out Irish how about you take care Debra What does surname means

Re: Mary Moakley

bjcruz1 — 2002-04-27 00:36:43Z

I am sorry I cannot help with info on your grandmother, but we might be related. My grandfather was named Marvin Backus. He lived in Lee, MA and was born probably about 1910. His father was named Marvin Backus also.

Moakley from Ireland

2002-04-09 16:06:33Z

Looking for any info on Moakley's from Ireland. First name Alonzo, married Amelia Cane or Kane. Came to America, before 1850's. Any info would help please contact me. Thanks in advance Joan

Mary Moakley

hdjd86 — 2001-07-07 21:35:45Z

I couldn't believe there was actually a post with Mary Moakley! But, unfortunately, I know she isn't the one I'm searching for. I'm sorry. I'm looking for a Mary who married Con. Kennedy in Waukon, Iowa, Allamakee County, and had a child - Loretta Ellen, born in 1888. Wish we had something! Thanks.
Donna
hdjd86@yahoo.com

Moakley surname

2001-01-29 10:05:28Z

I am researching family information for my husband and in-laws.

Family Surnames: Moakley
Matykunas
Hartmann
Hartman

I would appreciate any assistance availible.

Thank you,

Debra Moakley

Moakleys of Nebraska

2000-09-26 14:16:47Z

Sheila,

My great-grandmother, Mary Moakley, came from Ireland but settled in the Berkshires in Massachusettes and died there. These may be relatives of hers but I don't have any information on her side of the family. Let me know if you ever find a connection!

Mary Moakley

2000-08-14 16:31:53Z

I am looking for information on my great grandmother named Mary Moakley. She was born in Ireland circa 1849, moved to Massachusettes and married Marvin Backus in 1869. She died in Lee, Mass in 1914 and is buried there. I am intersted in any information about her place of birth in Ireland, her family there (Parents John Moakley and Bridget Carr) and her passage to America.