Not much is known about Bartholomew C. Shea and his wife Julie (Julia) T. First known residence is in Jersey City per city directory of 1875. Mr. Shea died at his residence (283 2nd Street) on 12 Jun 1897. The New Jersey Death and Burial Index states date of death is 12 Jun 1896, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey. This is not accurate.
Mr. Shea had no Will. The 1897 City Directory states he was a Broker. In a newspaper article from the Evening Journal, Jersey City, Wed, 27 Dec 1899 states that Mr. Shea was a “wealthy commission merchant doing a large business in New York”.
Bartholomew and Julie had an indentured child named Mary/Marie Kirkland. After the death of Mr. Shea- Marie also known as Ann Birmingham sued Mrs. Julia Shea. Her attorney was Isaac Goldenhorn. She stated that she was not given a proper education against the temptations of the world; obtained from her the services of a domestic without paying for them and owes her as an adopted daughter. She further stated that she was made feeble against the wounds of life.
Marie was an oriental girl. She lived with the Sisters of Charity in charge of the Foundling Asylum in New York. On 28 Nov 1877- Mr. and Mrs. Shea signed a contract with the Sisters of Charity promising to educate and take care of her.
On 25 May 1885, Marie was 12 years old, abandoned in New York, arrested for destitution, committed to an asylum (The Roman Catholic Protectory) and subsequently returned to the Shea’s. Maria refers to the Shea’s as her foster parents.
When she was 18 years of age, she charges that she was abused in a vile manner, was neglected of clothing, bed and education. In the article Marie states that she was a servant of the Shea’s from 1877 to 1897 and had learned she was not their lawful child. She was suing for $10k – stating she was entitled to wages.
A long article dated 27 Dec 1899 provides details of Mrs. Julie Shea death and how she was discovered. She had a problem with alcoholism. In the article, her adopted daughter’s name is Miss Anna Birmingham. She stated that she had to leave her on account of Mrs. Shea’s habits. Anna/Marie was living in Attica, NY at the time of her death. A few weeks before the death of Mrs. Shea Anna/Marie dropped the suit.
Mr. and Mrs. Shea did not have Wills. At the time of Mr. Shea’s death, per a newspaper article dated 19 Sep 1899 a complaint was filed by Richard Coegrove.
When Mrs. Shea died her estate went into probate. Three years later, in 1902, counselors Henry Melosh and L.T. Martin located next of kin and her estate was divided among her heirs. The heirs were nieces and nephews; Robert A. Purcell, Annie Quinlan, John J., Richard P., Michael J., and Nora Purcell all from Lincoln, Nebraska No mention was made regarding Marie Kirkland and/or Anna Birmingham.
Mar 2017 update: His brother Michael C. Shea received a telegram on the death of Bart. He was suppose to be buried in Brooklyn. He was survived by his mother, two brothers (Michael C. and Dennis Shea) and one sister Anna Birmingham.
Mr. Shea had no Will. The 1897 City Directory states he was a Broker. In a newspaper article from the Evening Journal, Jersey City, Wed, 27 Dec 1899 states that Mr. Shea was a “wealthy commission merchant doing a large business in New York”.
Bartholomew and Julie had an indentured child named Mary/Marie Kirkland. After the death of Mr. Shea- Marie also known as Ann Birmingham sued Mrs. Julia Shea. Her attorney was Isaac Goldenhorn. She stated that she was not given a proper education against the temptations of the world; obtained from her the services of a domestic without paying for them and owes her as an adopted daughter. She further stated that she was made feeble against the wounds of life.
Marie was an oriental girl. She lived with the Sisters of Charity in charge of the Foundling Asylum in New York. On 28 Nov 1877- Mr. and Mrs. Shea signed a contract with the Sisters of Charity promising to educate and take care of her.
On 25 May 1885, Marie was 12 years old, abandoned in New York, arrested for destitution, committed to an asylum (The Roman Catholic Protectory) and subsequently returned to the Shea’s. Maria refers to the Shea’s as her foster parents.
When she was 18 years of age, she charges that she was abused in a vile manner, was neglected of clothing, bed and education. In the article Marie states that she was a servant of the Shea’s from 1877 to 1897 and had learned she was not their lawful child. She was suing for $10k – stating she was entitled to wages.
A long article dated 27 Dec 1899 provides details of Mrs. Julie Shea death and how she was discovered. She had a problem with alcoholism. In the article, her adopted daughter’s name is Miss Anna Birmingham. She stated that she had to leave her on account of Mrs. Shea’s habits. Anna/Marie was living in Attica, NY at the time of her death. A few weeks before the death of Mrs. Shea Anna/Marie dropped the suit.
Mr. and Mrs. Shea did not have Wills. At the time of Mr. Shea’s death, per a newspaper article dated 19 Sep 1899 a complaint was filed by Richard Coegrove.
When Mrs. Shea died her estate went into probate. Three years later, in 1902, counselors Henry Melosh and L.T. Martin located next of kin and her estate was divided among her heirs. The heirs were nieces and nephews; Robert A. Purcell, Annie Quinlan, John J., Richard P., Michael J., and Nora Purcell all from Lincoln, Nebraska No mention was made regarding Marie Kirkland and/or Anna Birmingham.
Mar 2017 update: His brother Michael C. Shea received a telegram on the death of Bart. He was suppose to be buried in Brooklyn. He was survived by his mother, two brothers (Michael C. and Dennis Shea) and one sister Anna Birmingham.
Not much is known about Bartholomew C. Shea and his wife Julie (Julia) T. First known residence is in Jersey City per city directory of 1875. Mr. Shea died at his residence (283 2nd Street) on 12 Jun 1897. The New Jersey Death and Burial Index states date of death is 12 Jun 1896, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey. This is not accurate.
Mr. Shea had no Will. The 1897 City Directory states he was a Broker. In a newspaper article from the Evening Journal, Jersey City, Wed, 27 Dec 1899 states that Mr. Shea was a “wealthy commission merchant doing a large business in New York”.
Bartholomew and Julie had an indentured child named Mary/Marie Kirkland. After the death of Mr. Shea- Marie also known as Ann Birmingham sued Mrs. Julia Shea. Her attorney was Isaac Goldenhorn. She stated that she was not given a proper education against the temptations of the world; obtained from her the services of a domestic without paying for them and owes her as an adopted daughter. She further stated that she was made feeble against the wounds of life.
Marie was an oriental girl. She lived with the Sisters of Charity in charge of the Foundling Asylum in New York. On 28 Nov 1877- Mr. and Mrs. Shea signed a contract with the Sisters of Charity promising to educate and take care of her.
On 25 May 1885, Marie was 12 years old, abandoned in New York, arrested for destitution, committed to an asylum (The Roman Catholic Protectory) and subsequently returned to the Shea’s. Maria refers to the Shea’s as her foster parents.
When she was 18 years of age, she charges that she was abused in a vile manner, was neglected of clothing, bed and education. In the article Marie states that she was a servant of the Shea’s from 1877 to 1897 and had learned she was not their lawful child. She was suing for $10k – stating she was entitled to wages.
A long article dated 27 Dec 1899 provides details of Mrs. Julie Shea death and how she was discovered. She had a problem with alcoholism. In the article, her adopted daughter’s name is Miss Anna Birmingham. She stated that she had to leave her on account of Mrs. Shea’s habits. Anna/Marie was living in Attica, NY at the time of her death. A few weeks before the death of Mrs. Shea Anna/Marie dropped the suit.
Mr. and Mrs. Shea did not have Wills. At the time of Mr. Shea’s death, per a newspaper article dated 19 Sep 1899 a complaint was filed by Richard Coegrove.
When Mrs. Shea died her estate went into probate. Three years later, in 1902, counselors Henry Melosh and L.T. Martin located next of kin and her estate was divided among her heirs. The heirs were nieces and nephews; Robert A. Purcell, Annie Quinlan, John J., Richard P., Michael J., and Nora Purcell all from Lincoln, Nebraska No mention was made regarding Marie Kirkland and/or Anna Birmingham.
Mar 2017 update: His brother Michael C. Shea received a telegram on the death of Bart. He was suppose to be buried in Brooklyn. He was survived by his mother, two brothers (Michael C. and Dennis Shea) and one sister Anna Birmingham.
Mr. Shea had no Will. The 1897 City Directory states he was a Broker. In a newspaper article from the Evening Journal, Jersey City, Wed, 27 Dec 1899 states that Mr. Shea was a “wealthy commission merchant doing a large business in New York”.
Bartholomew and Julie had an indentured child named Mary/Marie Kirkland. After the death of Mr. Shea- Marie also known as Ann Birmingham sued Mrs. Julia Shea. Her attorney was Isaac Goldenhorn. She stated that she was not given a proper education against the temptations of the world; obtained from her the services of a domestic without paying for them and owes her as an adopted daughter. She further stated that she was made feeble against the wounds of life.
Marie was an oriental girl. She lived with the Sisters of Charity in charge of the Foundling Asylum in New York. On 28 Nov 1877- Mr. and Mrs. Shea signed a contract with the Sisters of Charity promising to educate and take care of her.
On 25 May 1885, Marie was 12 years old, abandoned in New York, arrested for destitution, committed to an asylum (The Roman Catholic Protectory) and subsequently returned to the Shea’s. Maria refers to the Shea’s as her foster parents.
When she was 18 years of age, she charges that she was abused in a vile manner, was neglected of clothing, bed and education. In the article Marie states that she was a servant of the Shea’s from 1877 to 1897 and had learned she was not their lawful child. She was suing for $10k – stating she was entitled to wages.
A long article dated 27 Dec 1899 provides details of Mrs. Julie Shea death and how she was discovered. She had a problem with alcoholism. In the article, her adopted daughter’s name is Miss Anna Birmingham. She stated that she had to leave her on account of Mrs. Shea’s habits. Anna/Marie was living in Attica, NY at the time of her death. A few weeks before the death of Mrs. Shea Anna/Marie dropped the suit.
Mr. and Mrs. Shea did not have Wills. At the time of Mr. Shea’s death, per a newspaper article dated 19 Sep 1899 a complaint was filed by Richard Coegrove.
When Mrs. Shea died her estate went into probate. Three years later, in 1902, counselors Henry Melosh and L.T. Martin located next of kin and her estate was divided among her heirs. The heirs were nieces and nephews; Robert A. Purcell, Annie Quinlan, John J., Richard P., Michael J., and Nora Purcell all from Lincoln, Nebraska No mention was made regarding Marie Kirkland and/or Anna Birmingham.
Mar 2017 update: His brother Michael C. Shea received a telegram on the death of Bart. He was suppose to be buried in Brooklyn. He was survived by his mother, two brothers (Michael C. and Dennis Shea) and one sister Anna Birmingham.
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