Mary ROWLES

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Living in Waupun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin

Notes:

Excerpt from "Descendants of George Rowles" by Ann Moloney Lamb:

Mary's marriage to Thomas Carey/Cary took place before the Cappamore records began. She immigrated to America after her husband's death, probably after 1852 when her paretns and siblings emigrated, with her children John and Conn. (Cappamore, Co. Limerick, parish records show 5 Carys born to the same parents, two named Thomas. It is likely the second Thomas was born after the first one died.) Lizzie Rowles family history only mentions two boys and that Thomas Carey died and was buried in Ireland

Family/Spouse: Thomas CAREY. Thomas died between 1852 and 1858. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John BENTON on 18 Jan 1859 in Fox Lake, (near Waupun) Dodge Co., Wisconsin. John was born about 1820 in Ireland; died before 1875 in Waupun, Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: Bef 10 Sep 1850, Bilboa, Doon, Limerick, Ireland
• Census: 1860, Living in Chester,Dodge County, Wisconsin
• Fact: 1860, Listed in the census with the family of John and Margaret Benton
• Census: 1870, Living in Trenton, Dodge Co., Wisconsin
• Census: 1880, Living with mother in Waupun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin
• Census: 1900, Living in Waupun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin
• Occupation: 1900; Day Laborer

Notes:

Excerpt from "Descendants of George Rowles" by Ann Moloney Lamb:

Obituary: Waupun Leader Thursday, Jan. 20, 1916 "Deaths. Con. Cary died at the county house in Juneau, Tuesday morning, Jan. 18th from a general breakdown. He had been a resident of Waupun since his boyhood days, has lived alone since the death of his other a number of years ago. He was janitor of the West ward school for years, until from age and inability to work he resigned the job. He went to Juneau about six months ago and has received the best of care. The remains were met at Chester Wednesday afternoon and taken to the undertaking rooms of Schilling and Kotenberg. Funeral services will be held this fornoon from St. Joseph's Church. Rev. E.J. McCarthy officiating. Burial in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery"

He is buried in the John Benton block in Calvary Cemetery, Waupun, Wisconsin.

Notes:

Excerpt from "Descendants of George Rowles" by Ann Moloney Lamb:

Obituary - Morris Tribune 9-26-1924, p. 5 "John Carey Dies. John Carey, one of the pioneer settlers of Darnen Township, died on Wednesday afternoon. He had a fall in July, breaking his hip, and since then he has been in failing health. He was about 70 years of age.
He is survived by three daughters and one son. Two of the daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, and the son Lawrence, are at home. Mrs. carey died a number of years ago. The funeral will be held from Assumption church saturday morning at 9:30. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Section 3, row 9, the same as all the Rowles family.

Also is mentioned that another John Carey died 1880 in MOrris, He froze to death in a blizzard. Not sure if this is our John Carey or not.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth MAGINNIS. Elizabeth was born on 20 Aug 1849 in Ireland; died on 25 Jul 1914 in Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota; was buried on 28 Jul 1914 in Calvary Cemetery, Morris, Stevens Co., Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Excerpt from "Descendants of George Rowells" by Ann Moloney Lamb:

Obituary: Beaver Dam Argus, 21 Nov 1895, p. 3, col 6: "Deaths: George Benton, an inmate of the Dodge County Insane Asylum, died on Sunday Nov 17. His remains were taken to Waupun for interment." He never married, and lived in Waupun.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Living in San Diego, San Diego Co., California
• Occupation: 1900; Cigar Maker
• Census: 1910, Living in San Diego, San Diego Co., California
• Occupation: 1910; Foreman? Cigar Store
• Census: 1920, Living in San Diego, San Diego Co., California
• Occupation: 1920; Foreman - Factory
• Census: 1930, Living in San Diego, San Diego Co., California
• Occupation: 1930; Retired

William married Nellie Louise PIERCE on 23 Sep 1882 in Fond Du Lac County,Wisconsin. Nellie was born in Jul 1860 in Wisconsin; died on 20 May 1945 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]