Life of Patrick Draddy
Patrick Draddy was born in Meenoughter, Dangandonovan, County Cork in 1780. He was the brother of Mary Draddy Mansfield and John Draddy, both of whom lived and died in county Cork, Ireland. It is believed John Draddy was the noted Irish scholar and stone carver also known as Seán Ó Dreada from documentation found.
Patrick immigrated to the United States in 1811. He was listed as an alien enemy in the U.S. Marshal's District of New York returns of Enemy Aliens and Prisoners of War, War of 1812 papers; as single, living at 57 White Hall, NYC, occupation laborer.
Patrick starting appearing in the New York City directories as early as 1822, occupation grocer, 72 Wall St. By 1827 at 77 Wall St. By 1834 at 176-1/2 South Street living at 172 Madison.
Sometime between 1835 and 1836 Patrick switched occupations and opened a junk shop on South Street and living at Depeyster. From 1838 until his death, Patrick ran his junk shop at 155 South Street. Old maps show the location of Patrick's shop.
South Street had a rich and long history. South Street Seaport, was called the "Port of New York". South Street knew it's greatest period of success between the years 1815 and 1860, right before the Civil War. The advent of the ocean liner, a collection of ships that would cross the Atlantic on regular, fixed schedules contributed to the Seaport's establishment as a major commercial port. Ocean liners such as the "Black Ball Line", "Red Star", and "Blue Swallowtail" began to sail between New York and Liverpool on set days and South Street became the busiest port in America to receive goods from across America, Europe, and Asia. Those immigrants arriving during the famine years, prior to Castle Garden, would have arrived at this location.
Patrick Draddy, was a major part of the history of South Street, not only earning a living, but as an integral part of the rich tapestry of South Street. A well and respected businessman, Patrick and his South Street Junk Shop were a central point for family looking for lost family members; he, posting information wanted articles for many families to be addressed to him at his South Street address. A 1947 historical novel, "Praise at Morning", written by Mildred Masterson McNeilly centers on South Street and it's inhabitants, specifically mentioning Patrick Draddy and his junk shop on South Street, four times.
Patrick's first marriage was to Catherine Sanford, born in County Cork, Ireland. She and Patrick were married at St. Peter Church, Manhattan, 13 JUL 1816 the witnesses according to their marriage record, were Daniel Cashman, Jane Taylor & others - the priest was B. Fenwick.
Catherine died 10 MAR 1838 of Paralysis at the age of 50. She and Patrick were living at 40 Oak St at the time of her death notice per fulton history:
"On the 10th inst., CATHERINE, wife of Patrick Draddy. Funeral this afternoon at half past 3 o'clock, from 40 Oak Street."
Also listed in google books; directories for 1837:
"Draddy, Patrick, jobber 40 Oak."
Verified from sources: There is only one Patrick Draddy mentioned in any of the directories from 1822 until his death in 1856. In 1836 and 1838 both directories have Patrick at So. Street which is where he had his junk shop, so it is presumed his home was "Oak St" and therefore, the same Patrick who was Catherine's husband.
After Catherine's death, Patrick married Mary Shea 19 MAR 1838 at St. James Church, Manhattan, NY. The witnesses to their marriage were John Ryan and Mary Flannagan - the Priest was Father Farrell. She was twenty-nine years his junior. - There is a fulton article dated 1846 for a retraction and it mentions "Mrs. Draddy- so this would have been Mary. Mary Shea Draddy was born in County Kerry, Ireland in 1809 and she immigrated to the United States with her family in 1836 per her Emmigrant Irish Savings Account, which states her mother is Mary Malone Shea and her father John being dead.
Patrick Draddy died on 20 August 1856 and was buried in a family plot in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York. (Mary remarried after Patrick's death. On her death index her name is listed as Mary Shea Draddy Cahill.)
From his obituary:
"On Wednesday, the 20th, PATRICK DRADDY, native of County Cork, Ireland. At the age of 76.
His friends and those of his nephew, David Draddy, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Friday morning, the 22nd at 10 o'clock, from his residence, No. 35 Vandewater Street, when the body will be taken to Saint James Church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, from thence to Calvary Cemetery for interment."
In his will, with his many bequeaths, he mentions his nephews and nieces; David Draddy, John Draddy, and Bridget Draddy McKenna, (all of New York); Elizabeth Draddy O'Keefe (Massachusetts); Patrick and Mary Draddy (Ireland) - all sons and daughters of his brother John Draddy and Anastatia Ahern (another son, William Draddy who was a seaman, died in 1846 in NY, prior to the will). Michael Mansfield (my 3th great grandfather- New York; whose mother Mary Draddy Mansfield, was Patrick's sister). Patrick and John Treacy, (both living in LaSalle County, Illinois). The will also mentions his deceased nephew - Thomas Treacy's daughters, Mary and Bridget (New York).
Executives of the will were - Jeremiah Walsh, Edward Shea, and Bernard Duffy
Additional bequeaths were made to the;
Roman Catholic Asylum on Prince Street NYC
Roman Catholic Half? Orphan Asylum on Eleventh Street
Reverend Patrick McKenna for distribution among the poor
Reverend of the Clergy of St. James Church on James Street NYC
Patrick Draddy was born in Meenoughter, Dangandonovan, County Cork in 1780. He was the brother of Mary Draddy Mansfield and John Draddy, both of whom lived and died in county Cork, Ireland. It is believed John Draddy was the noted Irish scholar and stone carver also known as Seán Ó Dreada from documentation found.
Patrick immigrated to the United States in 1811. He was listed as an alien enemy in the U.S. Marshal's District of New York returns of Enemy Aliens and Prisoners of War, War of 1812 papers; as single, living at 57 White Hall, NYC, occupation laborer.
Patrick starting appearing in the New York City directories as early as 1822, occupation grocer, 72 Wall St. By 1827 at 77 Wall St. By 1834 at 176-1/2 South Street living at 172 Madison.
Sometime between 1835 and 1836 Patrick switched occupations and opened a junk shop on South Street and living at Depeyster. From 1838 until his death, Patrick ran his junk shop at 155 South Street. Old maps show the location of Patrick's shop.
South Street had a rich and long history. South Street Seaport, was called the "Port of New York". South Street knew it's greatest period of success between the years 1815 and 1860, right before the Civil War. The advent of the ocean liner, a collection of ships that would cross the Atlantic on regular, fixed schedules contributed to the Seaport's establishment as a major commercial port. Ocean liners such as the "Black Ball Line", "Red Star", and "Blue Swallowtail" began to sail between New York and Liverpool on set days and South Street became the busiest port in America to receive goods from across America, Europe, and Asia. Those immigrants arriving during the famine years, prior to Castle Garden, would have arrived at this location.
Patrick Draddy, was a major part of the history of South Street, not only earning a living, but as an integral part of the rich tapestry of South Street. A well and respected businessman, Patrick and his South Street Junk Shop were a central point for family looking for lost family members; he, posting information wanted articles for many families to be addressed to him at his South Street address. A 1947 historical novel, "Praise at Morning", written by Mildred Masterson McNeilly centers on South Street and it's inhabitants, specifically mentioning Patrick Draddy and his junk shop on South Street, four times.
Patrick's first marriage was to Catherine Sanford, born in County Cork, Ireland. She and Patrick were married at St. Peter Church, Manhattan, 13 JUL 1816 the witnesses according to their marriage record, were Daniel Cashman, Jane Taylor & others - the priest was B. Fenwick.
Catherine died 10 MAR 1838 of Paralysis at the age of 50. She and Patrick were living at 40 Oak St at the time of her death notice per fulton history:
"On the 10th inst., CATHERINE, wife of Patrick Draddy. Funeral this afternoon at half past 3 o'clock, from 40 Oak Street."
Also listed in google books; directories for 1837:
"Draddy, Patrick, jobber 40 Oak."
Verified from sources: There is only one Patrick Draddy mentioned in any of the directories from 1822 until his death in 1856. In 1836 and 1838 both directories have Patrick at So. Street which is where he had his junk shop, so it is presumed his home was "Oak St" and therefore, the same Patrick who was Catherine's husband.
After Catherine's death, Patrick married Mary Shea 19 MAR 1838 at St. James Church, Manhattan, NY. The witnesses to their marriage were John Ryan and Mary Flannagan - the Priest was Father Farrell. She was twenty-nine years his junior. - There is a fulton article dated 1846 for a retraction and it mentions "Mrs. Draddy- so this would have been Mary. Mary Shea Draddy was born in County Kerry, Ireland in 1809 and she immigrated to the United States with her family in 1836 per her Emmigrant Irish Savings Account, which states her mother is Mary Malone Shea and her father John being dead.
Patrick Draddy died on 20 August 1856 and was buried in a family plot in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York. (Mary remarried after Patrick's death. On her death index her name is listed as Mary Shea Draddy Cahill.)
From his obituary:
"On Wednesday, the 20th, PATRICK DRADDY, native of County Cork, Ireland. At the age of 76.
His friends and those of his nephew, David Draddy, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Friday morning, the 22nd at 10 o'clock, from his residence, No. 35 Vandewater Street, when the body will be taken to Saint James Church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, from thence to Calvary Cemetery for interment."
In his will, with his many bequeaths, he mentions his nephews and nieces; David Draddy, John Draddy, and Bridget Draddy McKenna, (all of New York); Elizabeth Draddy O'Keefe (Massachusetts); Patrick and Mary Draddy (Ireland) - all sons and daughters of his brother John Draddy and Anastatia Ahern (another son, William Draddy who was a seaman, died in 1846 in NY, prior to the will). Michael Mansfield (my 3th great grandfather- New York; whose mother Mary Draddy Mansfield, was Patrick's sister). Patrick and John Treacy, (both living in LaSalle County, Illinois). The will also mentions his deceased nephew - Thomas Treacy's daughters, Mary and Bridget (New York).
Executives of the will were - Jeremiah Walsh, Edward Shea, and Bernard Duffy
Additional bequeaths were made to the;
Roman Catholic Asylum on Prince Street NYC
Roman Catholic Half? Orphan Asylum on Eleventh Street
Reverend Patrick McKenna for distribution among the poor
Reverend of the Clergy of St. James Church on James Street NYC
Life of Patrick Draddy
Patrick Draddy was born in Meenoughter, Dangandonovan, County Cork in 1780. He was the brother of Mary Draddy Mansfield and John Draddy, both of whom lived and died in county Cork, Ireland. It is believed John Draddy was the noted Irish scholar and stone carver also known as Seán Ó Dreada from documentation found.
Patrick immigrated to the United States in 1811. He was listed as an alien enemy in the U.S. Marshal's District of New York returns of Enemy Aliens and Prisoners of War, War of 1812 papers; as single, living at 57 White Hall, NYC, occupation laborer.
Patrick starting appearing in the New York City directories as early as 1822, occupation grocer, 72 Wall St. By 1827 at 77 Wall St. By 1834 at 176-1/2 South Street living at 172 Madison.
Sometime between 1835 and 1836 Patrick switched occupations and opened a junk shop on South Street and living at Depeyster. From 1838 until his death, Patrick ran his junk shop at 155 South Street. Old maps show the location of Patrick's shop.
South Street had a rich and long history. South Street Seaport, was called the "Port of New York". South Street knew it's greatest period of success between the years 1815 and 1860, right before the Civil War. The advent of the ocean liner, a collection of ships that would cross the Atlantic on regular, fixed schedules contributed to the Seaport's establishment as a major commercial port. Ocean liners such as the "Black Ball Line", "Red Star", and "Blue Swallowtail" began to sail between New York and Liverpool on set days and South Street became the busiest port in America to receive goods from across America, Europe, and Asia. Those immigrants arriving during the famine years, prior to Castle Garden, would have arrived at this location.
Patrick Draddy, was a major part of the history of South Street, not only earning a living, but as an integral part of the rich tapestry of South Street. A well and respected businessman, Patrick and his South Street Junk Shop were a central point for family looking for lost family members; he, posting information wanted articles for many families to be addressed to him at his South Street address. A 1947 historical novel, "Praise at Morning", written by Mildred Masterson McNeilly centers on South Street and it's inhabitants, specifically mentioning Patrick Draddy and his junk shop on South Street, four times.
Patrick's first marriage was to Catherine Sanford, born in County Cork, Ireland. She and Patrick were married at St. Peter Church, Manhattan, 13 JUL 1816 the witnesses according to their marriage record, were Daniel Cashman, Jane Taylor & others - the priest was B. Fenwick.
Catherine died 10 MAR 1838 of Paralysis at the age of 50. She and Patrick were living at 40 Oak St at the time of her death notice per fulton history:
"On the 10th inst., CATHERINE, wife of Patrick Draddy. Funeral this afternoon at half past 3 o'clock, from 40 Oak Street."
Also listed in google books; directories for 1837:
"Draddy, Patrick, jobber 40 Oak."
Verified from sources: There is only one Patrick Draddy mentioned in any of the directories from 1822 until his death in 1856. In 1836 and 1838 both directories have Patrick at So. Street which is where he had his junk shop, so it is presumed his home was "Oak St" and therefore, the same Patrick who was Catherine's husband.
After Catherine's death, Patrick married Mary Shea 19 MAR 1838 at St. James Church, Manhattan, NY. The witnesses to their marriage were John Ryan and Mary Flannagan - the Priest was Father Farrell. She was twenty-nine years his junior. - There is a fulton article dated 1846 for a retraction and it mentions "Mrs. Draddy- so this would have been Mary. Mary Shea Draddy was born in County Kerry, Ireland in 1809 and she immigrated to the United States with her family in 1836 per her Emmigrant Irish Savings Account, which states her mother is Mary Malone Shea and her father John being dead.
Patrick Draddy died on 20 August 1856 and was buried in a family plot in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York. (Mary remarried after Patrick's death. On her death index her name is listed as Mary Shea Draddy Cahill.)
From his obituary:
"On Wednesday, the 20th, PATRICK DRADDY, native of County Cork, Ireland. At the age of 76.
His friends and those of his nephew, David Draddy, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Friday morning, the 22nd at 10 o'clock, from his residence, No. 35 Vandewater Street, when the body will be taken to Saint James Church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, from thence to Calvary Cemetery for interment."
In his will, with his many bequeaths, he mentions his nephews and nieces; David Draddy, John Draddy, and Bridget Draddy McKenna, (all of New York); Elizabeth Draddy O'Keefe (Massachusetts); Patrick and Mary Draddy (Ireland) - all sons and daughters of his brother John Draddy and Anastatia Ahern (another son, William Draddy who was a seaman, died in 1846 in NY, prior to the will). Michael Mansfield (my 3th great grandfather- New York; whose mother Mary Draddy Mansfield, was Patrick's sister). Patrick and John Treacy, (both living in LaSalle County, Illinois). The will also mentions his deceased nephew - Thomas Treacy's daughters, Mary and Bridget (New York).
Executives of the will were - Jeremiah Walsh, Edward Shea, and Bernard Duffy
Additional bequeaths were made to the;
Roman Catholic Asylum on Prince Street NYC
Roman Catholic Half? Orphan Asylum on Eleventh Street
Reverend Patrick McKenna for distribution among the poor
Reverend of the Clergy of St. James Church on James Street NYC
Patrick Draddy was born in Meenoughter, Dangandonovan, County Cork in 1780. He was the brother of Mary Draddy Mansfield and John Draddy, both of whom lived and died in county Cork, Ireland. It is believed John Draddy was the noted Irish scholar and stone carver also known as Seán Ó Dreada from documentation found.
Patrick immigrated to the United States in 1811. He was listed as an alien enemy in the U.S. Marshal's District of New York returns of Enemy Aliens and Prisoners of War, War of 1812 papers; as single, living at 57 White Hall, NYC, occupation laborer.
Patrick starting appearing in the New York City directories as early as 1822, occupation grocer, 72 Wall St. By 1827 at 77 Wall St. By 1834 at 176-1/2 South Street living at 172 Madison.
Sometime between 1835 and 1836 Patrick switched occupations and opened a junk shop on South Street and living at Depeyster. From 1838 until his death, Patrick ran his junk shop at 155 South Street. Old maps show the location of Patrick's shop.
South Street had a rich and long history. South Street Seaport, was called the "Port of New York". South Street knew it's greatest period of success between the years 1815 and 1860, right before the Civil War. The advent of the ocean liner, a collection of ships that would cross the Atlantic on regular, fixed schedules contributed to the Seaport's establishment as a major commercial port. Ocean liners such as the "Black Ball Line", "Red Star", and "Blue Swallowtail" began to sail between New York and Liverpool on set days and South Street became the busiest port in America to receive goods from across America, Europe, and Asia. Those immigrants arriving during the famine years, prior to Castle Garden, would have arrived at this location.
Patrick Draddy, was a major part of the history of South Street, not only earning a living, but as an integral part of the rich tapestry of South Street. A well and respected businessman, Patrick and his South Street Junk Shop were a central point for family looking for lost family members; he, posting information wanted articles for many families to be addressed to him at his South Street address. A 1947 historical novel, "Praise at Morning", written by Mildred Masterson McNeilly centers on South Street and it's inhabitants, specifically mentioning Patrick Draddy and his junk shop on South Street, four times.
Patrick's first marriage was to Catherine Sanford, born in County Cork, Ireland. She and Patrick were married at St. Peter Church, Manhattan, 13 JUL 1816 the witnesses according to their marriage record, were Daniel Cashman, Jane Taylor & others - the priest was B. Fenwick.
Catherine died 10 MAR 1838 of Paralysis at the age of 50. She and Patrick were living at 40 Oak St at the time of her death notice per fulton history:
"On the 10th inst., CATHERINE, wife of Patrick Draddy. Funeral this afternoon at half past 3 o'clock, from 40 Oak Street."
Also listed in google books; directories for 1837:
"Draddy, Patrick, jobber 40 Oak."
Verified from sources: There is only one Patrick Draddy mentioned in any of the directories from 1822 until his death in 1856. In 1836 and 1838 both directories have Patrick at So. Street which is where he had his junk shop, so it is presumed his home was "Oak St" and therefore, the same Patrick who was Catherine's husband.
After Catherine's death, Patrick married Mary Shea 19 MAR 1838 at St. James Church, Manhattan, NY. The witnesses to their marriage were John Ryan and Mary Flannagan - the Priest was Father Farrell. She was twenty-nine years his junior. - There is a fulton article dated 1846 for a retraction and it mentions "Mrs. Draddy- so this would have been Mary. Mary Shea Draddy was born in County Kerry, Ireland in 1809 and she immigrated to the United States with her family in 1836 per her Emmigrant Irish Savings Account, which states her mother is Mary Malone Shea and her father John being dead.
Patrick Draddy died on 20 August 1856 and was buried in a family plot in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York. (Mary remarried after Patrick's death. On her death index her name is listed as Mary Shea Draddy Cahill.)
From his obituary:
"On Wednesday, the 20th, PATRICK DRADDY, native of County Cork, Ireland. At the age of 76.
His friends and those of his nephew, David Draddy, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Friday morning, the 22nd at 10 o'clock, from his residence, No. 35 Vandewater Street, when the body will be taken to Saint James Church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, from thence to Calvary Cemetery for interment."
In his will, with his many bequeaths, he mentions his nephews and nieces; David Draddy, John Draddy, and Bridget Draddy McKenna, (all of New York); Elizabeth Draddy O'Keefe (Massachusetts); Patrick and Mary Draddy (Ireland) - all sons and daughters of his brother John Draddy and Anastatia Ahern (another son, William Draddy who was a seaman, died in 1846 in NY, prior to the will). Michael Mansfield (my 3th great grandfather- New York; whose mother Mary Draddy Mansfield, was Patrick's sister). Patrick and John Treacy, (both living in LaSalle County, Illinois). The will also mentions his deceased nephew - Thomas Treacy's daughters, Mary and Bridget (New York).
Executives of the will were - Jeremiah Walsh, Edward Shea, and Bernard Duffy
Additional bequeaths were made to the;
Roman Catholic Asylum on Prince Street NYC
Roman Catholic Half? Orphan Asylum on Eleventh Street
Reverend Patrick McKenna for distribution among the poor
Reverend of the Clergy of St. James Church on James Street NYC
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