Bernard Hoey

Born: 1855 in Ireland

Died: Before 1920

Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown

Submitted by: Arthur Hoey


1855: Bernard Hoey born in Ireland to unknown parents.

1880 Federal Census: District 45, Township 1, Contra Costa Co., California
B. Huey, 25, b Ireland, blacksmith

1880: Bernard Hoey marries Katherine nee unknown.

May 1884: Daughter Veronica Hoey born in California born to Bernard Hoey and Katherine nee unknown.

16 April 1885: Son James Francis Hoey born in California born to Bernard Hoey and Katherine nee unknown.

February 1888: Daughter Rose M. Hoey born in California born to Bernard Hoey and Katherine nee unknown.

24 November 1889: Son Vincent Bernard Hoey born in Martinez, Contra Costa Co., California born to Bernard Hoey and Katherine nee unknown.

5 February 1894: Daughter Martha Helen Hoey born in California born to Bernard Hoey and Katherine nee unknown.

1900 Federal Census: District 46, Alhambra, Contra Costa Co., California
Barney Hoey, head, Mar 1855, 45, b Ireland, bartender, immigrated 1877, naturalized, married 20 years
Kathrine Hoey, wife, Apr 1857, 43, b Ireland, 8 children with 6 surviving
Veronica Hoey, daughter, May 1884, 16, b California, at school
James Hoey, son, Apr 1885, 15, b California, at school
Rosie Hoey, daughter, ?? 1888, 12, b California, at school
Vincent Hoey, son, Nov 1890, 9, b California, at school
Martha Hoey, daughter, ?? 1894, 6, b California
Matthew Hoey, nephew, Mar 1877, 23, b Ireland, day laborer, immigrated 1889, papers filed
John Conors, roomer, Apr 1870, 30, b Ireland, miner, immigrated 1890, naturalized

1910 Federal Census: District 162, Township 1, Contra Costa, California
Barney Hoey, head, 55, b Ireland, blacksmith in own shop, immigrated 1877, naturalized, married 29 years
Kate Hoey, wife, 55, b Ireland, 8 children with 6 surviving
James B. Hoey, son, 25, b California, assistant post master for government
Rose Hoey, daughter, 22, b California, teacher in public school
Vincent Hoey, son, 19, b California, none
Martha Hoey, daughter, 16, b California

5 June 1917: Son Vincent Bernard Hoey registers for the WWI draft in Martinez, California. Vincent lives at Smith Street, Martinez, California. He was born 25 November 1890 in Martinez, California. He works as a machinist helper for Shell Oil Co. in Martinez, California. He is tall with a slender build, brown eyes and black hair. He has two crippled fingers on his right hand.

Before 1920: Bernard Hoey dies probably in California.

1920 Federal Census: Smith Street, District 4, Martinez, Contra Costa, California
Kate Hoey, head, 65, b Ireland, widow, 8 children with 6 surviving
Vincent B. Hoey, son, 28, b California, machinist for Shell Oil Co.
Rose M. Hoey, daughter, 30, b California, stenographer for Shell Oil Co.
Martha H. Hoey, daughter, 24, b California, teacher in public schools

1930 Federal Census: 412 Soto Street, District 4, Martinez, Contra Costa, California
Kate B. Hoey, head, 76, b Ireland, widow, immigrated 1874, naturalized
Benson B. Hoey, son, 37, b California, machinist for oil refinery

1930 Federeal Census: District 19, Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., California
Martha H. Hoey, roomer, 35, b California, teacher in public schools

About 1943: Son James F. Hoey registers for the WWII draft. He lives at 1225 Grandview Ave., Martinez, Contra Costa Co., California. He was born 16 April 1885 in Martinez, California. He is self employed. Contact is Elizabeth Hoey at same address.

About 1943: Son Vincent Bernard Hoey registers for the WWII draft. He lives at 412 Soto Street, Martinez, Contra Costa, California. He was born 28 November 1890 in Martinez, California. He works for Shell Oil Co. in Martinez, California. Contact is W. D. Eaby, 1634 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, California.

17 June 1983: Son Vincent Bernard Hoey dies in Martinez, Contra Costa Co., California.

8 October 1988: Daughter Martha Helen Hoey dies in Contra Costa Co., California.


Address Comments, Additions, and Suggestions to: Arthur Hoey at arthur.hoey@_nospam_gmail.com
Updated on Tuesday, 24 June 2008

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