James Harry McCreary was born September 1862 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska to John Sylvester McCreary and Mary Ann Creighton.
In the 1880 census they were living in Omaha and listed as John McCreary, 48, no occupation, Ohio; Mary, 50, keep house, Ohio; Edward, 20, at school, Iowa; Harry J., 18 at school, Nebraska; Frank, 16, at school; John, 12, at school, Wallace, 11; Mary, 9, Emmett, 7; and servants.
James H. McCreary, age 25 and Mary F. Riley, age 21, married 25 January 1887, Omaha, Douglas County.
News story of marriage:
McCreary-Riley
The marriage of Miss Minnie Riley and J. H. McCreary was solemnized with much state Tuesday morning. The bride wore a heavy cream ottoman silken train, with rich pearl front. The train was bordered with feather trimming. The corsage was V shaped and garnished with seed pearls. The veil was festooned with orange blossoms and diamonds and natural flowers completed the toilet. The bridesmaid, Miss Lizzie Riley, wore pink satin draped with silk tulle, V-shaped corsage and natural flowers. She was attended by Edward McCreary. A gas light reception was held at the home of the bride's parents from 12 to 4, which was largely attended. The invited included,... Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary, Mrs. and Mrs. F. McCreary, Wallie McCreary, Emmet McCreary, Ed and John McCreary, ... The presents were numerous and of the costliest description. Among them were noticed ...., dozen silver spoons in case, Mary McCreary; silver and pearl knives and forks, Wallie McCreary; silver tea set, C. F. McCreary; napkins rings and salts, John McCreary and Alice Coombe; silver coffee urn, John McCreary, Jr; chair, Emmet McCreary, ... The young couple went south for an extended tour.
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Omaha Daily Bee, January 30, 1887
City Directories show:
1883 James H., 1706 Chicago, boards here (with parents)
1888 James H., 2121 Miami, no occupation
1895 James H., 2502 Manderson, no occupation
1904 James H., 2762 Grant, carpenter
1909 James H., 4808 N. 29th, contractor
1910 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1911 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1916 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1918 James H., 4808 N. 29th, salesman
1936 James H., 23 S. 25th Ave, no occupation
In 1900 they were living in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 337, head, Sept 1862, married 13 years, Neb, real estate agent; Mary, 33, wife, Dec 1866, married 13 years, no children, Neb; and Helen Murphy, 36, sister-in-law, Feb 1864, widowed, Neb.
In 1920 they were living in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 55, head, rent, Neb, real estate; and Mary F., 50, wife, Nev.
In 1930 they were still in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 67, head, renting $21 per month, married at age 24, house carpenter; and Mary F., 63, wife, married at age 20.
In 1940 they were in Omaha and listed at 25th St as James McCrearey [sic], 77, renting, 4 years of college, worked no week in 1939; Mary, 73.
Obituary
James (Harry) McCreary, 77, life-long Omaha resident, died last night at the home of his brother, William w. A retired real estate man, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary, and the nephew of the late John and Edward Creighton. Services: Thursday, John A. Gentleman mortuary at 9 am to St. Bernard's church at 9:30 burial, Holy Sepulchre. Rosary, Wednesday, 8 pm at mortuary.
Researched and written by Marian McCreary
In the 1880 census they were living in Omaha and listed as John McCreary, 48, no occupation, Ohio; Mary, 50, keep house, Ohio; Edward, 20, at school, Iowa; Harry J., 18 at school, Nebraska; Frank, 16, at school; John, 12, at school, Wallace, 11; Mary, 9, Emmett, 7; and servants.
James H. McCreary, age 25 and Mary F. Riley, age 21, married 25 January 1887, Omaha, Douglas County.
News story of marriage:
McCreary-Riley
The marriage of Miss Minnie Riley and J. H. McCreary was solemnized with much state Tuesday morning. The bride wore a heavy cream ottoman silken train, with rich pearl front. The train was bordered with feather trimming. The corsage was V shaped and garnished with seed pearls. The veil was festooned with orange blossoms and diamonds and natural flowers completed the toilet. The bridesmaid, Miss Lizzie Riley, wore pink satin draped with silk tulle, V-shaped corsage and natural flowers. She was attended by Edward McCreary. A gas light reception was held at the home of the bride's parents from 12 to 4, which was largely attended. The invited included,... Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary, Mrs. and Mrs. F. McCreary, Wallie McCreary, Emmet McCreary, Ed and John McCreary, ... The presents were numerous and of the costliest description. Among them were noticed ...., dozen silver spoons in case, Mary McCreary; silver and pearl knives and forks, Wallie McCreary; silver tea set, C. F. McCreary; napkins rings and salts, John McCreary and Alice Coombe; silver coffee urn, John McCreary, Jr; chair, Emmet McCreary, ... The young couple went south for an extended tour.
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Omaha Daily Bee, January 30, 1887
City Directories show:
1883 James H., 1706 Chicago, boards here (with parents)
1888 James H., 2121 Miami, no occupation
1895 James H., 2502 Manderson, no occupation
1904 James H., 2762 Grant, carpenter
1909 James H., 4808 N. 29th, contractor
1910 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1911 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1916 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1918 James H., 4808 N. 29th, salesman
1936 James H., 23 S. 25th Ave, no occupation
In 1900 they were living in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 337, head, Sept 1862, married 13 years, Neb, real estate agent; Mary, 33, wife, Dec 1866, married 13 years, no children, Neb; and Helen Murphy, 36, sister-in-law, Feb 1864, widowed, Neb.
In 1920 they were living in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 55, head, rent, Neb, real estate; and Mary F., 50, wife, Nev.
In 1930 they were still in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 67, head, renting $21 per month, married at age 24, house carpenter; and Mary F., 63, wife, married at age 20.
In 1940 they were in Omaha and listed at 25th St as James McCrearey [sic], 77, renting, 4 years of college, worked no week in 1939; Mary, 73.
Obituary
James (Harry) McCreary, 77, life-long Omaha resident, died last night at the home of his brother, William w. A retired real estate man, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary, and the nephew of the late John and Edward Creighton. Services: Thursday, John A. Gentleman mortuary at 9 am to St. Bernard's church at 9:30 burial, Holy Sepulchre. Rosary, Wednesday, 8 pm at mortuary.
Researched and written by Marian McCreary
James Harry McCreary was born September 1862 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska to John Sylvester McCreary and Mary Ann Creighton.
In the 1880 census they were living in Omaha and listed as John McCreary, 48, no occupation, Ohio; Mary, 50, keep house, Ohio; Edward, 20, at school, Iowa; Harry J., 18 at school, Nebraska; Frank, 16, at school; John, 12, at school, Wallace, 11; Mary, 9, Emmett, 7; and servants.
James H. McCreary, age 25 and Mary F. Riley, age 21, married 25 January 1887, Omaha, Douglas County.
News story of marriage:
McCreary-Riley
The marriage of Miss Minnie Riley and J. H. McCreary was solemnized with much state Tuesday morning. The bride wore a heavy cream ottoman silken train, with rich pearl front. The train was bordered with feather trimming. The corsage was V shaped and garnished with seed pearls. The veil was festooned with orange blossoms and diamonds and natural flowers completed the toilet. The bridesmaid, Miss Lizzie Riley, wore pink satin draped with silk tulle, V-shaped corsage and natural flowers. She was attended by Edward McCreary. A gas light reception was held at the home of the bride's parents from 12 to 4, which was largely attended. The invited included,... Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary, Mrs. and Mrs. F. McCreary, Wallie McCreary, Emmet McCreary, Ed and John McCreary, ... The presents were numerous and of the costliest description. Among them were noticed ...., dozen silver spoons in case, Mary McCreary; silver and pearl knives and forks, Wallie McCreary; silver tea set, C. F. McCreary; napkins rings and salts, John McCreary and Alice Coombe; silver coffee urn, John McCreary, Jr; chair, Emmet McCreary, ... The young couple went south for an extended tour.
Chronicling America Historic American Newspapers website sponsored by Library of Congress
Omaha Daily Bee, January 30, 1887
City Directories show:
1883 James H., 1706 Chicago, boards here (with parents)
1888 James H., 2121 Miami, no occupation
1895 James H., 2502 Manderson, no occupation
1904 James H., 2762 Grant, carpenter
1909 James H., 4808 N. 29th, contractor
1910 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1911 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1916 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1918 James H., 4808 N. 29th, salesman
1936 James H., 23 S. 25th Ave, no occupation
In 1900 they were living in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 337, head, Sept 1862, married 13 years, Neb, real estate agent; Mary, 33, wife, Dec 1866, married 13 years, no children, Neb; and Helen Murphy, 36, sister-in-law, Feb 1864, widowed, Neb.
In 1920 they were living in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 55, head, rent, Neb, real estate; and Mary F., 50, wife, Nev.
In 1930 they were still in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 67, head, renting $21 per month, married at age 24, house carpenter; and Mary F., 63, wife, married at age 20.
In 1940 they were in Omaha and listed at 25th St as James McCrearey [sic], 77, renting, 4 years of college, worked no week in 1939; Mary, 73.
Obituary
James (Harry) McCreary, 77, life-long Omaha resident, died last night at the home of his brother, William w. A retired real estate man, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary, and the nephew of the late John and Edward Creighton. Services: Thursday, John A. Gentleman mortuary at 9 am to St. Bernard's church at 9:30 burial, Holy Sepulchre. Rosary, Wednesday, 8 pm at mortuary.
Researched and written by Marian McCreary
In the 1880 census they were living in Omaha and listed as John McCreary, 48, no occupation, Ohio; Mary, 50, keep house, Ohio; Edward, 20, at school, Iowa; Harry J., 18 at school, Nebraska; Frank, 16, at school; John, 12, at school, Wallace, 11; Mary, 9, Emmett, 7; and servants.
James H. McCreary, age 25 and Mary F. Riley, age 21, married 25 January 1887, Omaha, Douglas County.
News story of marriage:
McCreary-Riley
The marriage of Miss Minnie Riley and J. H. McCreary was solemnized with much state Tuesday morning. The bride wore a heavy cream ottoman silken train, with rich pearl front. The train was bordered with feather trimming. The corsage was V shaped and garnished with seed pearls. The veil was festooned with orange blossoms and diamonds and natural flowers completed the toilet. The bridesmaid, Miss Lizzie Riley, wore pink satin draped with silk tulle, V-shaped corsage and natural flowers. She was attended by Edward McCreary. A gas light reception was held at the home of the bride's parents from 12 to 4, which was largely attended. The invited included,... Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary, Mrs. and Mrs. F. McCreary, Wallie McCreary, Emmet McCreary, Ed and John McCreary, ... The presents were numerous and of the costliest description. Among them were noticed ...., dozen silver spoons in case, Mary McCreary; silver and pearl knives and forks, Wallie McCreary; silver tea set, C. F. McCreary; napkins rings and salts, John McCreary and Alice Coombe; silver coffee urn, John McCreary, Jr; chair, Emmet McCreary, ... The young couple went south for an extended tour.
Chronicling America Historic American Newspapers website sponsored by Library of Congress
Omaha Daily Bee, January 30, 1887
City Directories show:
1883 James H., 1706 Chicago, boards here (with parents)
1888 James H., 2121 Miami, no occupation
1895 James H., 2502 Manderson, no occupation
1904 James H., 2762 Grant, carpenter
1909 James H., 4808 N. 29th, contractor
1910 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1911 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1916 James H., 4808 N. 29th, real estate
1918 James H., 4808 N. 29th, salesman
1936 James H., 23 S. 25th Ave, no occupation
In 1900 they were living in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 337, head, Sept 1862, married 13 years, Neb, real estate agent; Mary, 33, wife, Dec 1866, married 13 years, no children, Neb; and Helen Murphy, 36, sister-in-law, Feb 1864, widowed, Neb.
In 1920 they were living in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 55, head, rent, Neb, real estate; and Mary F., 50, wife, Nev.
In 1930 they were still in Omaha and listed as James H. McCreary, 67, head, renting $21 per month, married at age 24, house carpenter; and Mary F., 63, wife, married at age 20.
In 1940 they were in Omaha and listed at 25th St as James McCrearey [sic], 77, renting, 4 years of college, worked no week in 1939; Mary, 73.
Obituary
James (Harry) McCreary, 77, life-long Omaha resident, died last night at the home of his brother, William w. A retired real estate man, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McCreary, and the nephew of the late John and Edward Creighton. Services: Thursday, John A. Gentleman mortuary at 9 am to St. Bernard's church at 9:30 burial, Holy Sepulchre. Rosary, Wednesday, 8 pm at mortuary.
Researched and written by Marian McCreary
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