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Marriage Agnes Walsh, age 23, born Ireland*, father, Joseph Walsh, mother, Margaret Langan, address, 121 E. 82nd Street, married John M. Lahiff, age 25, clerk, born in Ireland, father, Thomas, mother, Anne Barrett, address 3625 Waldo Avenue on July 4, 1931. The witnesses were John Nealson and Anne Reilly. The address of the officiating clergy was 980 Park Avenue (1931 Manhattan Marriage Certificate #14838). *"Ireland" is obviously in error. | |
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The wedding announcement of Agnes Walsh and John LaHiff, 1931
WEDDING CHIMES AND CARROLLSNancy Carroll starred in silent movies and made the transition to the talkies. She was the first actress to sing and dance in a Hollywood movie. New article courtesy of Peggie Goehle Edgar |
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| John Lahiff
| John Lahiff and his cousin Mary Keckler, August 1955, Newport, RI |
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Agnes Walsh and Catherine Foley Catherine Foley married Agnes' brother, Charles, on July 5, 1930. Photo from the collection of Maria Lahiff Pedulla |
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Agnes Walsh Lahiff Photo from the collection of Maria Lahiff Pedulla |
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Agnes Walsh Lahiff and John Lahiff Photo from the collection of Maria Lahiff Pedulla |
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Agnes and John had seven children:
Notes by Maria Lahiff Pedulla :
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Martin and Maria, 1937
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| Martin, Maria, John, William, and Joseph Lahiff
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Joe, Bill, Maria, John, and Martin Lahiff
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Agnes and John Lahiff moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1959 Agnes in Tucson Photo collection of Maria Lahiff Pedulla |
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Agnes and the rainbow
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Agnes and Ema Lahiff, Martin Lahiff's oldest daughter. Ema married Andrew Simm. They have a son, Michael, age 2. They live in Tucson. Ema identified by Joe Lahiff. Additional information on Ema from Joe Lahiff, January, 2003.
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Agnes and Mary Pedulla, Maria Pedulla's daughter. Date printed on side of photo, October 1974. Mary is now Mary Lake, married to John Lake, in La Porte, Indiana with their six children. Mary identified by Joe Lahiff. Additional information on Mary from Joe Lahiff, January, 2003. Photo collection of Maria Lahiff Pedulla |
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Written on back of photo"Mom and Dad The child is Christopher, the oldest son of Joe Lahiff. Infromation from Joe Lahiff, January, 2003. Photo collection of Maria Lahiff Pedulla |
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Written on back of photo"Bisbee 12/27/80 Photo collection of Maria Lahiff Pedulla |
| Biographical Notes by Agnes's Children,
Maria Lahiff Pedulla and Martin Lahiff Walsh
Maria made the following notes at the time of her mother's death in 1985.
Youngest daughter of 9 children.On February 28, 2004 Martin Lahiff Walsh wrote You talked with my sister, Maria, but perhaps I can contribute what could be a correction: my mother never attended Villa Maria Academy, an upper-crust private Catholic School in Manhattan that burned down after her alleged attendance. She selected it precisely for that reason, and got good secretarial jobs with the false credentials. It was easy to believe her, for she wrote and talked like any classy girl, and enjoyed telling the secret later in life |
| Martin Lahiff Click on the photo of Martin for more photos of Martin and his family. |
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| Maria Lahiff Pedulla Click on the photo of Maria for more photos of Maria and her family. |
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| Bill (William) Lahiff Click on the photo of Bill for more photos of Bill and his family. |
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| Joe (Joseph) Lahiff | |
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| The Lahiffs New York City The Lahiffs were a small clan in NYC. John Lahiff born Ireland circa 18-- and Elizabeth Fitzgerald Birth: Marriage: Elizabeth Fitzgerald*
*"I do have a copy of my grandfather's birth certificate discovered by my sister ANN when she married Patrick Boland in Ireland. She needed this info to become an Irish citizen. His parents were, John LaHiff and Elizabeth Fitzgerald." Immigration: Their child, William, was born in Rhode Island circa 1882 Children:
1900 Census: West End and Amsterdam: Thomas Lahiff head November 1869, born Ireland, immigrated 1890, age 30, married 7 years, coach man, immigrated 1890, Naturalized, Annie wife August 1868, born Ireland, immigrated 1892, age 31, married 7 years 4 children 3 still living, Martin J son May 1896 age 4, born Rhode Island, Elizabeth daughter April 1897, born Rhode Island, Sarah daughter age 9 mo, born New Jersey. 1910 Census: West End Avenue, Manhattan, Thomas, head age 41, married 15 years, immigrated 1890, PA, coachman family, Ann, wife, age 47, 10 children 8 still living, born Rhode Island, none Martin J. son age 13, born Rhode Island, Elizabeth daughter age 12, born Rhode Island, Sarah daughter age 9, born New Jersey, Theresa daughter age 7, born New York, Thomas Jr son age 6, born New york, Ann daughter age 4, born New York, John son age 3, born New York, Elsie daughter age 1, born New York 1920 Census: West 79th Street, Manhattan, Thomas, head age 51, immigrated 1890, Na 1912, chauffeur family, Ann, wife, age 40 immigrated 1892 Na 1912, none Martin son age 23, born Rhode Island, clerk groceries, Elizabeth daughter age 22, dressmaker, Theresa daughter age 19, stenographer automobiles, Thomas Jr son age 17, runner brokers, Ann daughter age 16, stenographer lace house, John son age 14, none Elsie daughter age 12, none 1930 Census: Bronx, 3625 Waldo Ave, Thomas Lahiff, head own $1000, age 61, immigrated 1892, chauffeur private, Annie wife age 61, immigrated 1894, Martin son age 33, cashier restaurant, John son age 24, clerk, elec light store, Elsie daughter age 23, actress theatrical 1932 trip to Ireland: 7 August 1932, on the Scythia from Galway, Thomas Lahiff, age 63, married passport, 529288 Naturalized "Supreme" Court New York February 21, 1912 Annie Lahiff, passport no. 529288, 3625 Walso Ave. Bronx, New York. 1934 trip to West Coast: May 14, 1934 on the Virginia from the West Coast to New York, thomas La hiff, age 65, married naturalized "Superior" Court New York Feb 21, 1912, address, Riverdale, New York Death of Thomas LaHiff: Thomas Lahiff, 3625 Waldo Ave, Bronx, length of stay in NYC, 43 years, married, wife, Annie Barrett, date of birth, November 27, 1868, trade, retired chauffeur, born Ireland, how long in US, 49 years, name of father, John Lahiff, born in Ireland, name of mother, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, born in Ireland, place of death, 3625 Waldo Avenue, Bronx, length of stay at place of death, 19 years, seen by phycian from September 3, 1943 to October 7, 1943, last seen by physician alive October 5, 1942, 10 AM, cause of death, ____ (can't read) cerebral hemorrhage, with _____ (can't read) Hemplegia (?), onset, September 1942, contributing cause of death, severe _____ (can't read) septicemia, informant, Martin Lahiff, son, 3625 Waldo Avenue, buried Calvary, October 11, 1943 (Bronx certificate #10013, 1943).The New York Times, October 9, 1943 Nancy Carrolls' Father DiesThe Lahiff Sisters, Actresses and Dancers: Using the surname Carroll, Theresa (Terry), Ann Veronica (Nancy) and Elsie were all on the stage. All three were in the chorus of Big Boy a 1925 musical comedy staring Al Jolson at the Winter Garden Theatre from January 7 to March 14, 1925. The show was a big success and was made into a movie staring Jolson in 1930 [without the Carroll sisters]. Elsie born in 1909 appeared in a number of Broadway show [See Elsie] before marrying Frederick Schmitt. Terry born in 1901 appeared in several Broadway shows and several Hollywood movies. Nancy was the most famous of the three. There are a number of Nancy Carroll video clips on You Tube. NANCY AND SISTER PLAY SISTER PARTS
"The demand for realism has invaded film families, it was revealed today when Terry Carroll was cast as the screen sister of her sister, Nancy Carol, in the red-haired star's current Paramount staring picture, "Personal Maid". Peter (Paeder) Lahiff, born circa 1875 Ireland, and Mary (Marie) O'Neil Theresa Heimbuch wrote in September 2008 to say that she is the granddaughter of Peter Lahiff, who was a brother of Thomas and Billy (William) Lahiff). Birth: March 29, 1875 Ireland, per WWIDR Marriage: Mary (Marie) O'Neal Children:
1910 Census: 714 Elm Street West Hoboken, Peter, age 35, married 16 years, immigrated 1892, conductor railroad, Mary, wife, age 36, 5 children 4 still living, immigrated 1892, Catherine, age 15, born New port, Rhode Island, Thomas, age 12, Dorothy, age 9, John, age 7, rest of children born New Jersey. 1920 Census: West Hoboken 714 Elm St, Lahiff, Peter, head age 44, immigrated 18-3, naturalized in 1899, born Ireland, chauffeur, Mary wife, age 44, born Ireland Helen (?) daughter age 24, bookkeeper, Thomas son age 22, chauffeur, Dorothy daughter, age 19, cannot read occupation, John age 17, steno, Veronica daughter age 9, Virginia daughter age 6, and Margaret daughter age 4 children all born New Jersey. 1930 Census: 714 Elm Street (29th Street) Union City, Peter head age 55, immigrated 1891, laborer county, Margaret wife age 54, both born "Northern Ireland", immigrated 1892, Regina daughter age 16, John son age 29, Veronica daughter age 19, Marcia daughter age 14. William (Billy) Lahiff (1882-1934) and Helen ________ Birth: Providence Rhode Island per census. 15 September 1882/83 (1882 per 1927 entry in New York from Havana. 1883 per WWIDR) Marriage: Children:
1910 Census: West 169th Street, William Lahiff, age 28, married 7 years, liquor dealer cafe, born New York" Parents German*, Helen wife, age 28 two children two living, Helen daughter age 6 Mary daughter age 4 *Note: His parents were born in Irleand. WWIDR: William Francis La Hiff 3810 Broadway New York age 35, born Sept 15, 1883, owner La Hiff Street Cafe, 1573 Broadway, New York, next of kin, Helen La Hiff, 3810 Broadway, New York medium height, medium build blue eyes brosn hair. 1920 Census: 720 West 172nd Street, New York, Manhattan, Lahiff, William, age 40, born Rhode Island, parents born Ireland, owner cafe, Helen wife, age 35, Helen daughter age 16, Mary daughter age 14, William Jr age 8. 1927: LaHiff, William age 44 born Providence R. I., September 15, 1882, 156 W 48th Street New York City on the Orizabar from Havana Cuba March 17th, 1927 1928: On list of US citizens sailing from Bermuda to New York on the Araguaya arriving April 22, 1928, La Hiff, Helen age 46, married, born 1882, Helen F age 24 born 1904, May age 23 born 1905 all born New York City 1930: Norton Ave Beverly Hills, California, La Hiff Helen head r $155. age 48 married at 20, married, born New York, Helen daughter age 26, William age 18 born born New York, no occupations for any of them. Billy Lahiff's "The Tavern" at 158 W. 48th Street: Billy Lahiff had a restaurant, The Tavern" which was a hang out for show people, journalists, sports figures, and other people about town including: Damon Runyon, Ed Sullivan, Jack Benny, Jack Demspey, Bugs Baer, Toots Shor, Gene Fowler, and as noted belwo Fatty Arbuckle and Barbara Stanwick.
Death: age 51, Jun 7, 1934 Cert # 14001 Manhattan Estate: Billy Lahiff Left $46,811 Death of Helen Lahiff: Born 23 Jan 1882, died Aug 1971 New York, SSDI Fun Web site: Jack Spooner, 1886-1963 Jack Spooner was a friend, colleague and employee of Billy Lahiff. His grandchild has a great site in his honor with lots of pictures. According to the obituary of Nancy Carroll in The New York Times, Thomas Lahiff was born in County Clare and Annine Barrett was born in County Roscommon. Nancy Carroll was "the seventh of 14 children in the family and the child of a seventh child". Father or mother? More information from Theresa Heimbuch, September 2008 For years I heard stories of them entering the US thru Rhode Island. I also heard of Aunt Bridget from Greenwich Village, never married but called Mom on evey holiday til her passing. Also, always heard about Billy's Tavern in NYC. Nancy visited us when she was in town and I can remember vividly asking her to let her beautiful red hair down as she always wore it up. She came to my wedding in Aug 4, 1962 and that was the last I saw of her. I learned of her death while watching TV... "cousin" Martin visited us in Weehawken quite often, always on a Sunday afternoon. These are some of my memories of the LaHiffs. I wish I could find out more about any or all who are living in the NYC/NJ area. Michael Lahiff and Mary Ryan 1930 Census: Michael Lahiff, head rent age 49 married at 35, born Ireland immigrated 1883, carpenter, Mary wife age 39 married at 24, William age 12, Margaret age 11, Rita age 9 Florence age 7 Doris age 5, rest born NY.
Death of Margaret Lahiff: 1944 Margaret Lahiff, 531 W 134 Street, NYC, single, born April 22, 1919, age 25 years, 3 months, and 12 days, born in NYC, USA, trade, none, father, Michael Lahiff, born in Ireland, mother, Mary Ryan, born in NYC, place of death, Bellevue Hosp., Manhattan, length of stay 10 days, time of death, August 4, 1944, 9:00AM, there was no specific cause of death listed instead there was a statement that the death was no due to anything but natural causes, death reported by Mary Lahiff, mother, 501 W 134 Street, buried St Raymonds Cemetery (Manhattan certificate #16976, 1944). Ireland I have not researched the name in Ireland. However, I found a record for Lahiff in Shrule Parish. I have no idea if it is related. Note: Shrule was the parish were Maggie Langan was born.
Jane Lahiff Gavigan
Birth: In November 2005 Bob Bolderson emailed me the following information: My grandmother, Margaret Hammond, was the daughter of Patrick Gavigan (born in Ireland) and Jane Lahiff. I remember my mother, who passed in 1985, mentioning a cousin (Nancy Carroll) who was a famous actress. We have lost all family connections. My grandmother married a Protestant (Lyman Hammond) and all children were raised Protestant. My grandmother was excommunicated from the church and I was always aware of hard feelings to the Catholic side of the family (Gavigans/??). Jane Lahiff Gavigan (great-grandmother) must have had a brother(s) directly related to Ann Lahiff's (Nancy Carroll) family. |
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Nancy Carroll and Pat O'Brian in PERSONAL MAID
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Nancy Carroll She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in The Devil's Holiday in 1930. She starred with such leading men as, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Gary Cooper, and Cary Grant. For more information on Nancy Carroll go to Child of Manhattan, A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND CAREER OF ACTRESS NANCY CARROLL (1903-1965) My thanks to Suzanne for pointing out some inconstancies I had in the LaHiff family records. |
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Terry and Nancy Carroll
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