First known contact with James is in the 1855 Chicago City Directory where he shows up with an occupation "drayman" (the driver of a dray, a low, flat-bed wagon without sides).
James M. Gubbins was born in Ireland in 1829, with parents that are both also from Ireland. His emigration date appears to be about 1853 and Maria appear to have emigrated in 1850. They probably met after their arrivals, and married in Chicago in 1860. They had 12 children, only 9 that have been documented.
Their first connection to Calvary appears to be in 1869, when, at the death of his son (Daniel F.), James purchased a plot of 2 dozen graves, one set of which was reserved for him & his wife, and individual graves for each of his children. The others graves appear to have been used to bury friends, other family and/or their children that died along the way...
James M. Gubbins is living at 458 West Ohio in 1874. He is a foreman for the Illinois River Elevator company.
1880 Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254195
National Archives Film T9-0195
Page 574C (James Gibbins)
In the 1889 Chicago City Directory, James M. Gubbins is listed with occupation of "foreman" on West Washington Avenue, while still living at 458 West Ohio.
GUBBINS, JAMES M (1900 U.S. Census)
ILLINOIS , COOK, 11-WD CHICAGO
Age: 61, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IREL
Series: T623 Roll: 257 Page: 85
GUBBINS, JAMES M (1910 U.S. Census)
ILLINOIS , COOK, 35-WD CHICAGO
Age: 72, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IREL
Series: T624 Roll: 282 Page: 258
725 N. Pine Avenue - Dwelling 104
Sadly, no marker has ever been found for James, or the 23 or so other family/friends buried in this plot. Either they have not withstood the ravages of the Chicago weather (if they were wooden...), they have sunk into the soil over the years, they were never placed, or we just totally missed a couple dozen gravestones in an area that is all grassy. After hours of searching (myself & with the assitance of a cemetery worker), the only marker that was ever found in this plot was that of James & Maria's grand daughter, Marie E. Gubbins (daughter of Thomas J.).
Another trip to Calvary would be great!
James M. Gubbins was born in Ireland in 1829, with parents that are both also from Ireland. His emigration date appears to be about 1853 and Maria appear to have emigrated in 1850. They probably met after their arrivals, and married in Chicago in 1860. They had 12 children, only 9 that have been documented.
Their first connection to Calvary appears to be in 1869, when, at the death of his son (Daniel F.), James purchased a plot of 2 dozen graves, one set of which was reserved for him & his wife, and individual graves for each of his children. The others graves appear to have been used to bury friends, other family and/or their children that died along the way...
James M. Gubbins is living at 458 West Ohio in 1874. He is a foreman for the Illinois River Elevator company.
1880 Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254195
National Archives Film T9-0195
Page 574C (James Gibbins)
In the 1889 Chicago City Directory, James M. Gubbins is listed with occupation of "foreman" on West Washington Avenue, while still living at 458 West Ohio.
GUBBINS, JAMES M (1900 U.S. Census)
ILLINOIS , COOK, 11-WD CHICAGO
Age: 61, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IREL
Series: T623 Roll: 257 Page: 85
GUBBINS, JAMES M (1910 U.S. Census)
ILLINOIS , COOK, 35-WD CHICAGO
Age: 72, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IREL
Series: T624 Roll: 282 Page: 258
725 N. Pine Avenue - Dwelling 104
Sadly, no marker has ever been found for James, or the 23 or so other family/friends buried in this plot. Either they have not withstood the ravages of the Chicago weather (if they were wooden...), they have sunk into the soil over the years, they were never placed, or we just totally missed a couple dozen gravestones in an area that is all grassy. After hours of searching (myself & with the assitance of a cemetery worker), the only marker that was ever found in this plot was that of James & Maria's grand daughter, Marie E. Gubbins (daughter of Thomas J.).
Another trip to Calvary would be great!
First known contact with James is in the 1855 Chicago City Directory where he shows up with an occupation "drayman" (the driver of a dray, a low, flat-bed wagon without sides).
James M. Gubbins was born in Ireland in 1829, with parents that are both also from Ireland. His emigration date appears to be about 1853 and Maria appear to have emigrated in 1850. They probably met after their arrivals, and married in Chicago in 1860. They had 12 children, only 9 that have been documented.
Their first connection to Calvary appears to be in 1869, when, at the death of his son (Daniel F.), James purchased a plot of 2 dozen graves, one set of which was reserved for him & his wife, and individual graves for each of his children. The others graves appear to have been used to bury friends, other family and/or their children that died along the way...
James M. Gubbins is living at 458 West Ohio in 1874. He is a foreman for the Illinois River Elevator company.
1880 Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254195
National Archives Film T9-0195
Page 574C (James Gibbins)
In the 1889 Chicago City Directory, James M. Gubbins is listed with occupation of "foreman" on West Washington Avenue, while still living at 458 West Ohio.
GUBBINS, JAMES M (1900 U.S. Census)
ILLINOIS , COOK, 11-WD CHICAGO
Age: 61, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IREL
Series: T623 Roll: 257 Page: 85
GUBBINS, JAMES M (1910 U.S. Census)
ILLINOIS , COOK, 35-WD CHICAGO
Age: 72, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IREL
Series: T624 Roll: 282 Page: 258
725 N. Pine Avenue - Dwelling 104
Sadly, no marker has ever been found for James, or the 23 or so other family/friends buried in this plot. Either they have not withstood the ravages of the Chicago weather (if they were wooden...), they have sunk into the soil over the years, they were never placed, or we just totally missed a couple dozen gravestones in an area that is all grassy. After hours of searching (myself & with the assitance of a cemetery worker), the only marker that was ever found in this plot was that of James & Maria's grand daughter, Marie E. Gubbins (daughter of Thomas J.).
Another trip to Calvary would be great!
James M. Gubbins was born in Ireland in 1829, with parents that are both also from Ireland. His emigration date appears to be about 1853 and Maria appear to have emigrated in 1850. They probably met after their arrivals, and married in Chicago in 1860. They had 12 children, only 9 that have been documented.
Their first connection to Calvary appears to be in 1869, when, at the death of his son (Daniel F.), James purchased a plot of 2 dozen graves, one set of which was reserved for him & his wife, and individual graves for each of his children. The others graves appear to have been used to bury friends, other family and/or their children that died along the way...
James M. Gubbins is living at 458 West Ohio in 1874. He is a foreman for the Illinois River Elevator company.
1880 Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254195
National Archives Film T9-0195
Page 574C (James Gibbins)
In the 1889 Chicago City Directory, James M. Gubbins is listed with occupation of "foreman" on West Washington Avenue, while still living at 458 West Ohio.
GUBBINS, JAMES M (1900 U.S. Census)
ILLINOIS , COOK, 11-WD CHICAGO
Age: 61, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IREL
Series: T623 Roll: 257 Page: 85
GUBBINS, JAMES M (1910 U.S. Census)
ILLINOIS , COOK, 35-WD CHICAGO
Age: 72, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: IREL
Series: T624 Roll: 282 Page: 258
725 N. Pine Avenue - Dwelling 104
Sadly, no marker has ever been found for James, or the 23 or so other family/friends buried in this plot. Either they have not withstood the ravages of the Chicago weather (if they were wooden...), they have sunk into the soil over the years, they were never placed, or we just totally missed a couple dozen gravestones in an area that is all grassy. After hours of searching (myself & with the assitance of a cemetery worker), the only marker that was ever found in this plot was that of James & Maria's grand daughter, Marie E. Gubbins (daughter of Thomas J.).
Another trip to Calvary would be great!
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