Mary was born on 26th September 1852 in the parish of Clerihan, the daughter of Laurence and Ellen (Cleary) Henebry, although the family were from nearby Ballyveelish.[1] Sponsors were Patrick Henebry and Margaret Cleary
James Howley married Mary Heneberry on 14 April 1875 in Clonmel.[2]
In 1881 James, Mary and their children Joseph R (3) born Ireland, and Mary C (1) born East Grinstead, are living at 4 Albion Villas, East Grinstead.[3] Both parents and Joseph were born Ireland, James is an Inland revenue officer. Mary born East Grinstead.
In 1891 James (41) and Mary (41), and four children Mary (11), Francis J (9), Edward J (7) and Ellen (5) are living in Newcastle Upon Tyne.[4] Both parents are from Ireland, James is an Inland revenue officer. Mary and Francis were born in East Grinstead, and the younger two children Edward and Ellen in Scotland.
On 14 June 1896, three of their children were confirmed in the Catholic Church of St Norbert's Crowle, Franciscus Patricus, Edwardus Josephus, and Maria Catherina.[5] Note Francis uses the middle name Patrick, not Joseph. Daughter Ellen (Nelly) dosn't seem to have been confirmed then, anyway.
In 1901 Mary and children Francis, Edward and Nelly (Ellen?) are living in Crowle, Lincolnshire.[6] Husband James is not at home. Mary is working as a charwoman.
In 1911 widowed Mary her son Edward and a granddaughter Mary Howley aged 8, are living in Crowle Wharf, Lincolnshire.[7] Mary (senior) is from Clonmel. Edward was from Montrose, and the younger Mary born Cleethorpes.
In 1939 Mary and her granddaughter Mary are living the Isle of Axholme, Lincolnshire. Mary (senior) was born 26 September 1852, and Mary (junior) was born 8 September 1902.[8]
Mary Howley died in Crowle, Lincolnshire in March 1947 aged 95. She was buried on 23 December 1947.[9]
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