Greenwood Colliery, Minooka

Greenwood Colliery, Minooka

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Welcome to Minooka Memories

The purpose of this blog is for those who grew up in Minooka or whose parents, grandparents, great grandparents, etc. lived there to share memories. Minooka has a rich history, and it is important that people know about the individuals who made Minooka unique. If you have a story to share, please let me know. I can be reached at quailcreekpub@hotmail.com. Thank you. Mary Lydon Simonsen

11 comments:

  1. I am the granddaughter of Michael Walsh and Sarah Burke, my father was one of the twelve Walsh children, all born and raised in Minooka.

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  2. I am familiar with your Walsh branch from my genealogy research. Although I have two Walsh lines in my family, I am not related to your Walsh line. Was one of the Walshes an English teacher at Minooka H.S.?

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  3. Is there any way to find out the names of Catholic churchs located in Minooka in 1893? my great grandparents, Michael McGrath and Mary Ellen Oakley, were married there on Sept. 4, 1893. Michael was born in Galway, Ireland and emigrated to Old Forge to work in the coal mines; Mary Ellen's parents came from Ireland in 1871 and lived in Scranton for a while before movingto Old Forge. I beleive some ancestors are buried in Minooka as well. Thanks.

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  4. Ellen, There were only two Catholic churches in Minooka: St. Joseph's which was largely attended by the Irish of Minooka and the Irish and Italians of South Scranton. The other was St. Mary's in Greenwood where the Polish worshiped. St. Joseph's has records of marriages, but I'm not sure of their start date. I'd suggest you put the question up on the Minooka Facebook page.
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/66867538643/

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  5. My father, Jim Hart (B: 10/1/1910 D: 10/10/1963) was born in Minooka. I know he played baseball there. I'm not sure what years. I interested in any team photos.

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  6. Thanks for posting the stories of Minooka. My grandparents were Patrick and Mary Higgins. I enjoyed reading stories of my other ancestors, Festus Higgins and Rev Cusick.

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    1. My Great Grandparents were Patrick and Mary Higgins! Their son Patrick was my grandfather. Which lineage does your family tree follow? I have a picture of Mary Higgins with Father Peter Cusick and her sister Bridget. I'm in the process of scanning them. Reply if you'd like a copy of the picture.

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    2. Your Grandfather is My Uncle Patrick from Detroit,Mi.
      My Dad is Gerald Higgins your Grandfathers brother.
      I would like the picture of Mary Higgins and Father Cusick.
      Thank you. Jerry Higgins.

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    3. My grandparents were also Patrick and Mary Higgins.
      The first generation of their family has two'
      children still living:Jane Murray Burke and Jerry
      Higgins. Father Peter Cusick and my Uncle were outstanding men.

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  7. My Great Grandparents were Patrick and Mary Higgins! Their son Patrick was my grandfather. Which lineage does your family tree follow? I have a picture of Mary Higgins with Father Peter Cusick and her sister Bridget. I'm in the process of scanning them. Reply if you'd like a copy of the picture.

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