Brooklyn Bridge Workers
In August 1876 wire ropes were pulled from the Brooklyn to the Manhattan side. The ropes were made of twisted steel strands and were about three-quarters of an inch thick and more than a thousand feet long. The rope was attached to a hemp rope which pulled the wire rope up the Brooklyn tower. The other end of the rope was towed by scow to the Manhattan side, the wire sinking to the bottom of the river. After a long delay before the river was clear of traffic and no boats were about to pass the wire was pulled up on the Manhattan tower. The first wire was left hanging across the river about two hundred feet above the water. This was repeated with a second rope. The two ropes were spliced to form a "traveler". Brooklyn and Manhattan were joined!! Master Mechanic E. F. Farrington 60 yeas old, was the first person who crossed the river. He started across from Brooklyn to Manhattan about 22 minutes after one o'clock on August 25 in a boatswains' chair. There are multiple images of this crossing on line.

A second traveler was set up and the two travelers were used to bring more and more wires from one side of the river to the other. Next a wooden foot bridge was built from tower to tower.

More ropes were lashed to the traveler and moved along from one side to the other. The lashing had to be cut loose by hand with a knife. This was done by riggers sitting in a boatswains chair (little more than a swing on a hook). There were four men cutting the lashings On August 26, 1876. One man started from the top of each tower going towards the anchorage and one man form the top of the tower going towards the middle of the river. Cohne (Korner) started first going from the Booklyn tower towards the anchorage. Henry (Harry) Supple accomplished this with great flair but others got hung up as they tired to move along the ropes. In addition to Henry Supple who died in an accident in 1878 (see above) several riggers were named in the Chief's report on the bridge: William Kohrner (Cohne), a German, Patrick Timbs, an Englishman, Thomas Carroll an Englishman, on the first rope and William Miller, Frederick Arnold, James O'Neil (see James O'Neil under the injured) and E. F. Farrington on the second rope.

Riggers Harry Supple, William Kohrner, Frederick Arnold, James O'Neill, William Miller, Patrick Timbs and Thomas Carrol were all sailors who had never done rigging quite like bringing the cables across the Brooklyn Bridge towers.

In 1883 it was stated that the daily wage of a rigger was $2.00 to $2.50.The were paid less than stone cutters, masons and carpenters who made a dollar a day morre.

Cohne (Kohrner/Korner), William - a German, rigger 1876 (c 1839-1898) Spelled: Cohne in the Report of the Chief Engineer and in the newspaper reports of the unlashing of the cables - "Kohrne" by McCollough and in the news report in the Brooklyn Union August 26, 1876 - Koenhner in a Brooklyn Eagle article about the riggers cutting the lashings.

1875: Brooklyn Ward 2, Sands Street, 4 family frame house, William Cohne 36, rigger born Germany, Hannah Cohne 35, wife, born Brooklyn, Hortense Hura 50, mother in law, born New Jersey, seamstress

1876: Brooklyn Union - William Kohrner, a rigger, in the employ of the bridge was one of the men to cut the lashings with sceath knife.

1880: Brooklyn, 68 Prospect street, William Cohn 40, rigger born Oldenburg, "Augusta" Cohn 40, born New York, father born Conn, mother born NJ, "Angela" Hurt 60, mother in law, born N J, father born Italy, mother born NY and a boarder.

1881-1889: William Cohne 68 Prospect Occupation: Rigger Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1889

In August 1876 Willam Cohne was in one of the first group of riggers cutting the lashings as the wires were drawn across the bridge. The feat of riding in a boatswains's chair along the travler rope and cutting the lashings, which held the new wire to the travler, was watched by hundred of spectators on the ground. The press extensively covered the activities. Some of the riggers, like Harry Supple, became momentary heros and the crowds watched with awe and anticipation as the men made their way across the wire, dangling high in the air. William Cohne was portrayed as portly and slow - taking much longer than the other riggers to cut the lashings. In the news papers his name was spelled with such a large number of variations one cannot help but wonder if this did not reflect an anti German sentiment.

"Korner" was observed by a reporter through a telescope - "his progress was slow and laborious, and from the expression on his face was evidently hard work." He was suspended 200 feet in the air sitting on a board without being lashed into the seat. (August 26, 1876 Brooklyn Deaily Eagle)

1898: Died William A. Cohne formerly of 125 Adams ave Brooklyn, Nov. 16, 1898.

Cohne, William A. age 60, November 15, 1898 Manhattan #32137

Patrick Timbs, rigger 1876, bridge builder, (c 1834-1879) Said by McCollugh to have been lithe and powerfully built and an Englishman. (Note: He was born in Ireland.)

One of the riggers who cut the lashes from the cables as the wires were pulled across.

1870: Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York Patrick Timbs 30, carpenter born New York Mary Timbs 23, born Ireland, George Timbs 4, Ressella Timbs 1, James Parkerson 16, Thomas Parkerson 13

1875: Niagara, Niagara, New York, USA, single frame one family, Patrick Timbs 40, born Ireland, carpenter, Mary Timbs 27, born Ireland, George Timbs 9, born Canada, Rosell Timbs 6, born Niagara, Patrick Timbs 4, born Niagara, Wm Timbs 2, born Niagara, Nora A Timbs 0, born Niagara

August 27, 1876: Harry Supple, Patrick Timbs, Thomas Carroll, and William Cohne were assigned to cut the lashes on the cable strung between Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Union Aug 27, 1876 - Patrick Timbs, "bridge builder" was one of the men who cut the lashings.

By 1875. according to his sworn testimony, Patrick Timbs had been living in Niagara for 10 or 11 years.

Lockport NY, December 11, 1879 - Patrick Timbs was injured at the Second street bridge and died of his injuries. He was a well known master mechanic and bridge builder. He was involved with the construction of a suspension bridge in Lockport and had been employed for one season on the New York & Brooklyn Bridge. He had been struck by a falling boom which tore two ribs from the spine and punctured his lung. He was in terrible pain and unable to eat. The immediate case of death was peritonitis. He was 42 years old and left a wife and six children.

1880: Niagara, Mary Timbs 30, widow, born Ireland, George Timbs 14, born Canada, Rosa Timbs 11, Michael Timbs 9, William Timbs 7, Mary Timbs 4, Terressa Timbs 3, Florance Timbs 2m

1880: Patrick Timbes Gender: Male Race: White, Carpenter, Marital Status: Married Estimated birth year: abt 1836 Birth Place: Ireland Age: 44 Death Date: Jan 1880 Cause of Death: Killed By Falling Timlur Census Year: 1880 Census Place: Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA Enumeration District: 185 LINE: 1

1882: Probate, Mary Frances Timbs town of Niagara, last will and testament of Patrick Timbs deceased late of Niagara.

Mary Timbs was listed as the wide of Patrick in the Lockport Niagara directories.

1892: Mary was listed in Niagara under Tims, age 40 born Ireland. Rose age 21, Michael age 20 photographer, William 18 papermaker, Mary 16, Frances 15, and Florance 11

Find a Grave: Patrick Timbs Birth Place: County Westmeath, Ireland Death Date: 8 Dec 1879 Cemetery: Saint Mary's and Sacred Heart Cemetery Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USA Spouse: Mary F. Timbs Children: Mary Timbs Agnes Timbs Esther Timbs Mile P. Timbs (1872-1901) William Timbs (1875-1919) Theresa Timbs (Mooney) 1878-1943 Mary Timbs (1878-1914)] Florence Timbs Schleider (1880-1903)

"DIED Patrick Timbs, the contractor who was injured last Tuesday while engaged in superintending the construction of the new Iron bridge across the hydraulic canal at Second st."

Carroll, Thomas rigger 1876 (1833-??) Said by McCullough to have been a "huge, portly man" - "well over 200 pounds". McCullough also depicted Carroll as an Englishman, not very competent, running into trouble on the wire, having difficulty cutting the lashings and needing to be rescued by other riggers. Thomas Carrol was born in Ireland.

Brooklyn Union Aug 27, 1876 - Thomas Carroll, wire worker, was one of the men who cut the lashings.

Multiple news articles tell the story of Thomas Carroll getting stuck midway out over the river.

The Scientific American August 4, 1877 Thomas Carroll was descried as a "portly" Englishman who fought in the Crimean War and helped lay the Atlantic cable. (Art of the Brooklyn Bridge by Richard Haw)

1855: Manhattan, Ward 7, 9 family brick, Carroll, Thomas, 25, seaman, Ann, 25 wife, both born Ireland, Francis "son", 10 months born New York

1870: 20th Ward Brooklyn Thomas Carroll 39, rigger, born Ireland, Ann Carroll 40, born Ireland, Francis S Carroll 15 Thomas Carroll 9 John J Carroll 7 Henry Carroll 4 George Carroll 1, children born New York

1872: Thomas Carroll Residence Year: 1873 Street address: 2 Flushing av Residence Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA Occupation: Rigger

1874: Thomas Carroll 1874 Street address: 14 Flushing av Residence Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1874

1875: 11th Ward, Brick 4 family, 12 Flushing ave. Carroll, Thomas, age 42, rigger, born Ireland, Ann age 42, wife, born Ireland, Frances "daughter", age 20 born New York, book folder, Thomas son age 14, John son age 12, Henry age 9 born Kings co, George 6 born Kings, William 4 and James 1 year and 2 months

1876/1877: Thomas Carroll rigger h 12 Flushing ave.

1878: Thomas Carroll Residence Year: 1878 Street address: 12 Flushing av Residence Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA Occupation: Boatman Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1878

1879: BDE - In May 1879 Thomas Carroll swore that he was employed for eight year on the New York and Brooklyn Bridge. Before that he had worked on the Cincinnati and Covington and other bridges. On the Brooklyn bridge he had to supervise the setting of between eleven and twelve hundred suspender ropes into their sockets.

Miller, William - rigger 1876

Listed by David McCollough in the Great Bridge. He said that on Monday (August 27, 1876) William Miller went from the New York Tower to the New York anchorage cutting lashes in seven and a half minutes - faster than Harry Supple who had made the run in 10 minutes.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle of 29, August 1876 - Another wire crosses - the last section of the second working rope - CUTTING THE LASHINGS - Mr. E. A. Farrington, Fred Arnold, James O'Neil, and William Miller between the New York tower and the anchorage.

In February 1877 the Chief Engineer Farrington spoke to a reporter about the men he most trusted on bridge. He mentioned William Miller as an experienced rigger.

There are 40 William Millers listed in the 1876 Brooklyn Directory. None of them is listed as a rigger.

Miller and O'Neil went off from the New York Tower on August 29. Each man had a 150 foot rope attached to him to prevent them from going down too fast on the steep incline at the start.

Burwick/Berwick, Robert Rooke (c 1830-1904) - foreman 1877 - Robert Berwick was listed as a foreman at death of Neil Mullen in 1877. The Brooklyn Eagle reported that "Robert" Berwick the "boss mason" had three men putting finishing touches on one of the upper arches about 20 feet from the ground. Suddenly he saw a crack in the arch. He ordered his men to get down. They had barely reached safety when the arch fell. Unfortunately, Neil Mullen had not heard the order and was buried under a pile of masonry. See Mullen above.

Beriwck was questioned about the work he had been supervising. He stated that the arch was all but completeted when it fell. There had not been any problems with a dozen or so other arches that had been built. Robert bErwich stood and watcched the tower for a hour after the accident. When he determined there was no further danger he went to inspect.

Robert Berwick was born in Ireland according to his naturalization papers March 27, 1863 in the Superior Court in Norwalk, Connecticut. 1855: 4th Ward, 4 family frame, Buricke Robert R, age 25 born England mason, Ann E Burwick wife born NY. Julia child age 2 born West chester, Julia M Alington, age 54, mother, born Rockland Co, Samuel M Alington, child age 16

1860: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Robert R Berwick 29, butcher, born England, $150, Elizabeth Berwick 25 Julia R Berwick 7 Carrie Berwick 5 Henry C Berwick 2 Mary E Berwick 1

1870: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut Robert R Berrick 39, inspecter sewers, born England, $400, Lizza Berrick 36, Julia Berrick 17, Carrie Berrick 15, Mary Berrick 12, Nettie Berrick 8, Clara Berrick 5

1871: Robert R Berwick Van Brunt c Vandyke Occupation: Bricklayer Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1871

1880: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Robert R. Berwick 49, brick mason, born England, Elizabeth Berwick 46, Carry A. Berwick 23, born NY Mary E. Beriwkc 20, Bron NY, Helen V. Berwick 18, born Conn, Claria L. Berwick 15, Julia M. Arlington 79, mother in law, Samuel M. Arlington 40, brother in law, tin smith

1900: Superior Ward 1, Douglas, Wisconsin Edward B Banks 47, born Conn., civil engineer, Julia R Banks 46, born NY, Clarence B Banks 21, Marion L Banks 20, Edward J Banks 18, Clara S Banks 10, Robert R Berwick 70, father in law, widowed, born England, mason, immigrated 1850, Grace Anderson 17, servant

1904: Robert Berwick Death Date 23 Oct 1904 Death Place Douglas, Wisconsin, USA Volume 02 Page number 0388 Reel 022 Image 1914 Sequence Number 026370, Wisconsin Deaths

McNulty, George - engineer in charge at time of the death of Neil Mullen in December 1877 - born circa 1852 died 1924 George McNulty was an assistant engineer and supervised the building of the anchorages in Brooklyn and New York.

He was only 21 when he started working on the bridge. He had not real bridge building experience. He was born in New York and graduated from the University of Virginia.

1870: Brooklyn, Isaac Mcnulty 44, disteller, born Pa., Sarah Mcnulty 36, born New Jersey, John Mcnulty 19 George Mcnulty 16, born New Jersey, Joseph Mcnulty 13 Sadie Mcnulty 12 Eliz Somerville 19, housekeeper

1870: Isaac McNulty 22 Sands Rectifier, Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1870

1873: Isaac McNulty 26 Sands Occupation: Distiller Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1873

1879: George W McNulty 26 Sands Engineer Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1879

1879:

In June, 1879, under the direction of Major George W. McNulty, M. Am. Soc. C. E., Mr. Brinckerhoff designed and inspected the construction of the iron street bridges in the Brooklyn approach of the East River Bridge - The first bridge across the East River, now officially known as "The Brooklyn Bridge." (Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Volume 66)

1880: Isaac McNulty 26 Sands Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1880

1880: George Washington McNulty, Major and Engineer, with rank from August. 17, 1880. (State Department of New york

1882: George W McNulty 139 Henry Civil Engineer Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1882

1885: Inspector of Rifle Practice Major George Washington McNulty (New York State)

1885: George W McNulty 139 Henry Occupation: Engineer Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1885

1890: Major George W. McNulty is Engineer of Construction of the new cable road and plant of the Broadway Railroad in New York.

1893: New York Times - A cable car system which moved steel cables under the road surface fromm Bowling Green to 36th street was designed by George W. McNulty, engine.

1894: Major George W. McNulty, under whose direction as chief engineer of the Metropolitan Traction Company, the Broadway Cable Railway was built, has resigned form that office and will be located at 45 Broadway, New York. (The Street Railway Journal, Volume 10, Part 1)

1900: George Washington Mcnulty married Florence Cecilia Moutarn 27 Sep 1900 Manhattan, New York, New York Father's Name Isaac Mcnulty Mother's Name Sarah Stillwell Spouse's Father's Name George Moutarn Spouse's Mother's Name ... Moutarn

1910: Manhattan, George W Mcnulty Head M 58 New York, civil engineer, Florence C Mcnulty Wife F 40 New York, Florence Mcnulty Daughter F 13 New York, George W Mcnulty Jr. Son M 6 New York, Washington R Mcnulty Son M 3 New York, Jennie Orr Servant F 39 Ireland, Hannah Norton Servant F 18 Ireland, 1920: George Mcnulty Head M 68 New York, born NY parents born Pa. civil engineer, Florence Mcnulty Wife F 48 New York, Florence Mcnulty Daughter F 23 New York, George Mcnulty Son M 16 New York, Washington Mcnulty Son M 13 New York

McCullough says Washington NcNulty was named in honor of Washington Roebling.

1924: Death - George W. McNulty was buried in Greenwood Cemetery 1924-04-22 lot 21725 section 147. Other McNultys in this grave: Isaac died 1897, Jennie May 1965, Joseph Gaskell 1949, Margaret 1927 and Sarah C 1921

NcNulty George W age 72, April 19, 1924, Manhattan cert #11164

Maj George Washington McNulty Death Date: 20 Apr 1924 Cemetery: Green-Wood Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA

George W. Mcnulty Death 19 Apr 1924 N. 741 Riverside Drive N.Y.C. Gender Male Age 72 Married White Occupation Car Engineer Birth Year (Estimated) 1852 Birthplace United States Burial Date 22 Apr 1924 Cemetery Greenwood Cem Father's Name Isaac Mcnulty Father's Birthplace United States Mother's Name Laura C. Stillwell Mother's Birthplace United States Spouse's Name Florence Mcnulty

GEORGE W. McNULTY DEAD. Was Assistant to Roebling in Building Brooklyn Bridge. George W. McNulty of 330 West Eighty Street, a civil engineer, died at the Polyclinic Hospital.(NY Times)

George W McNulty designed the Brooklyn station of the Brooklyn Bridge.

"McNULTY, George W., 1851 Civil Engineer. Final Year, 1868. George Washington McNulty, of New York City, is a native of the city, born September 6, 1851, son of Isaac and Sarah Cornelia (Stillwell) McNulty. He is of mingled Scotch-Irish and English ancestry. His paternal ancestor settled in Pennsylvania about 1738, and his maternal ancestors served with Cromwell, and came to America after the destruction of the monarchy under Charles II. Descendants of these parental stocks fought in the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War. War of 1812, and in the Civil War.

George W. McNulty was educated in the Freehold Institute, at Freehold, New Jersey, and at the New York Polytechnic Institute. In 1867 and 1868 he was a student of Civil Engineering in the University of Virginia. He began his professional career as an employe of the Road Board of Essex County, New Jersey. In 1870 he became a member of the engineering staff of Colonel Washington A. Roebling, who succeeded his father, John A. Roebling, as Chief Engineer of the great East River Bridge, connecting New York City and Brooklyn. Major McNulty had been engaged in surveying until this time, but he was an enthusiastic student of all pertaining to engineering. To him was committed some very difficult branches of the bridge building work, and his success gained for him the unqualified approbation of his superiors and associates. He occupied his position until the completion of the Bridge in 1884, and from that time until 1890 was associated with L. L. Buck, Chief Engineer of the new East River Bridge, in bridge building work. He was Chief Engineer of the New York Metropolitan Street Railway Company from 18-- to 1895, when he became connected with the railway building firm of Naughton & Company, an association which is yet maintained, his duties having been in part in connection with the rapid transit subway construction in New York City. Major McNulty was during 1890 to 1891 a trustee of the Xew York and Brooklyn Bridge. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, which body lie has served in the capacity of director; and of the Engineer's Club, the New York Athletic Club, the Atlantic Yacht Club, the Democratic Club, Manhattan Club, and the Hardware Club. He was from 1880 to 1885 Engineer Officer, with the rank of Major, of the Fifth Brigade, New York National Guard.

He married Miss Florence Moutarn, and two children have been born of their union, a daughter, Florence, and a son, George W., Jr. (University of Virginia: Its History, Influence, Equipment and ..., Volume 2)

Flaherty, Michael, foreman at death of Neil Mullen in December 1877

1877: Brooklyn Daily Eagle February 5, 1878

"The injury to the pier happened in this manner: In raising the stone, which weighed about two tons, to its place, originally, it was found not to be in its proper position, and it became necessary to raise it again from the pier, in order to reset it. In doing so it dragged along the top of the pier, carrying away tome of the brick. The stone was swung on a fall from the end of a derrick, which was from seven to ten feet short of the pier, and was raised on this occasion without the slack of the guy used to bring it to its place being taken in. Dragging in consequence, first in the manner mentioned, along the pier, it oscillated toward the boom as it fell off, and in its rebound came against the pier about two feet below the top, with a violent blow. As the pier, however, remained apparently firm in its place, no injury beyond the displacement of the few bricks was supposed by the workmen to have ensued, and no report of the blow was made to Mr. McNulty, the Engineer in charge.

"The stone was raised from the pier, in thiis seemingly unskillful way, by reason of a misapprehension of the order given by the foreman engaged in resetting the stone, to the engineer who was running the two drums, one for the fall attached to the derrick, and the other to the guy used for the purpose of bringing the stone forward to its place. The order given by the foreman, Michael Flaherty, was to, "take it in," meaning to take'in the slack of the guy, which had been loosened when the stone was first lowered into place. The engineer, Edward S. Gutenez, understood the order to be to take up the stone, and accordingly put the strain on the foil of the derrick and not upon the guy." February 5, 1878 BDE

1880: Michael O Flaherty 40, stone mason born Ireland, Margarat O Flaherty 40, born Ireland cannot read and write, William O Flaherty 14, born England, Daniel O Flaherty 12, born England, Annie O Flaherty 6, born NY James O Flaherty 8m, born NY

1881: March 9, 1881

An Employee of the Bridge company Charged with Abandoning his wife.

The examination in the case of Michael Flaherty, a foreman in the employment of the Brooklyn Bridge Company, who was sued by his wife, Margaret Flaherty, for abandonment, was held this afternoon, before Justice Walsh. The complainant is a middle-aged respectable lookling woman, and is spoken of by her friends as hard working and industrious. She testified that she resided, at No. 140 Raymond street, with her four children, aged 14, 13 and 7 years, and 18 months, respectively, and that she had been abandoned by her husband in August last. During the past six weeks he had not given her and her children any support whatever. Up to within a few weeks she kept a little grocery and candy store, but the cares of her family obliged her to give it up. She had heard her husband say that his salary was $5 a day.

The defendant admitted the abandonment but said that he had given his wife money from time to time for her support. Last May he had given her $100 and in August $47. He ademitted he had given her no money during the past six weeks. He refused to tell wheat his present address was; his present salary was forty cents and hour, and he generally worked ten hous each day.

1882: July 20, A degree of seperation was granted in a limited divorce agreement between Michael Flaherty and his wife, Margaret. Michael was a well known contractor, a mason who done some "heavy jobs". He had worked on the East River Bridge. In 1882 he had a contract with the new Produce Exchange. He had married Margaret in England in 1845. They came to the States circa 1869 with their four children, three boys and a girl the eldest of which was 15 years old in 1882. Margaret alleged that starting about 1877 Michale beat and abused her and about 1880 had abandoned her. She said he rapped her on the top of the head with his knuckles so it would not leave a mark. He would hit her until she became unconscious. Michael, of course, denied all of this and claimed that Margaret had been treating HIM "cruelly and brutally" biting and scratching him and calling him foul names, destroying his wearing apparel. Life with her was unbearable. He wanted a seperation. Margaret was granted custody of the children.

1883:

Margaret Flaherty brought suit in the Supreme Court against her husband. Michael Flaherty, a stone-mason, residing in New York, for a limited divorce on the ground of inhuman treatment. The Court ordered him to pay her $9 a week alimony, which he has not done. This morning Mr. J. M. Pearsall on behalf of the wife applied to Justice Cullen in the Special Term of the Supreme Court for an order of arrest against the husband for contempt of court. The order was granted.

1883: Friday May 11, The suit of Margaret Flaherty against her husband Michale continued in an attempt to punish Michale for comtempt of court. A degree of separation had been granted and Michael was ordered to pay alimony. He was $350 behind. He lived on 14th street, NYC. She lived on Henry street, Brooklyn.

July 11, 1883: Micael Flaherty, a stone mason, was ordered to pay his estranged wife, Margaret, $9 per week in alimony. But he had not done that. An order was issued for his arrest for contempt of court.

1883, August 15: The order of arrest was vacated as Michael Flahery was detained in jail for failure to pay alimony to his wife, "Mary". He wanted to appeal.

1883: August 18, Michael Flaherty was in the Raymond street jail for non-payment of alimony in a suit brought by his wife "Mary". Michael did not possess and real or personal property to sequestrate.

Gutenez, Edward S. - engineer at death of Neil Mullen in December 1877 Brooklyn Daily Eagle February 5, 1878

"The engineer, Edward S. Gutenez, understood the order to be to take up the stone, and accordingly put the strain on the fall[?] of the derrick and not upon the guy."

Gutenez is a name listed on Ancestry and familysearch.org but NOT in Brooklyn.

Lawrence, Alexander - Uninjured 1878 accident Alexander Lawrence, rigger, dumbfounded but uninjured in 1878 accident according to the New York Time, 15 June 1878.

Riggers, Alexander Lawrence and John Brady, were stationed on the left side of the anchorage and were occupied with putting the stoppers or binding manila rope around the cables to hold them together when the cable snapped resulting in the death of harry Supple and Thomas Blake. Lawrence and Brady were left stunned, but uninjured.

Can't find Alexander Lawrence, rigger as of December 2016.

Brady, John - rigger - Uninjured 1878 accident

John Brady, rigger, dumbfounded but uninjured in 1878 accident according to the New York Times.

See Alexander Lawrence.

Very common name.

Farrington, Edward F. (Edmund F.) - Master Mechanic Uninjured 1878 accident Edward F Farrington was the master mechanic of the bridge.

Sixty year old E. F. Farrington was the first person to cross from one side of the East River to the other via the Brooklyn Bridge when he famously made the crossing in a boatswains chair on the travler wire in August 1876. Lots of coverage and images on the Internet.

1820: Brith Edmund Fisher Farrington 25 Oct 1820 Birth Place: Medway, Massachusetts Father Name: Asahel Farrington Mother Name: Henrietta

1847: Edmond F . Farrington Spouse: Amelia Emma Smiley Marriage Date: 10 Feb 1847 City: Lowell County: Middlesex

Children:

FranK circa 1854

Anne c 1860 Dutchess per 1875 census & 1880 census

Jennie/Elizabeth circa 1870 per 1892 census In 1895 he was also said to have had two daughters

1860: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York Edmund P Farrington 39, carpenter, $175, Emma A Farrington 31 Frank D Farrington 6, Anna L Farrington 1, George D Farrington 1 month, Anna Coye 19, domestic

1865: Dutchess Co. New York, single family frame $1000, Emma A Farrington 36, born Maine, married, Frank D Farrington 11, born Maine, Anne L Farrington 6, born Dutchess, Harriet A Davis 29, sister, married, born Maine

1867: "A full and complete description of the Covington and Cincinnati suspension bridge - With dimensions and details of construction." 1867. by Edmond F Farrington.

1869: Mr. E. F. Farrington, master builder of the Cincinnati and Covington suspension bridge was appointed to superintend the work on the Deleware Hancock bridge as Chief Engineer. It was another John A. Roebling bridge.

1870: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, Edw Farrington M 46 New York, carpenter, $400, Emma A Farrington F 42 New York, Frank Farrington M 16 New York, Annie Farrington F 9 New York

1872: Listed as the master carpenter of the bridge.

1877: At the death of Neil Mullen in December 1877 the New York Times reported that "Mr. Farrington, the master mechanic, refused to give an opinion last evening as to the cause of the accident."

1878: Farrington thrown but uninjured in 1878 accident according to the New York Times.

1874: A model of the bridge was set up by master carpenter, Mr. E. F. Farrington. He was sid to have experience from working on the Cincinnati bridge across the Ohio River. John a. Roebling was involved in the design and building of this bridge which was started in 1856 and finished in 1867. Renovations were done in in 1896.

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

1876/1877: Edm'd F Farrington 352 State Occupation: Bridge Builder Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1876

1875: Brooklyn two family brick, "Edward" F Farrington, age 55, born Mass. bridge builder, Emily Farrington, 47 born Maine, Annie daughter age 16, Born Dutchess

1880: Brooklyn, Waverly ave., single family, Edward Farrington 59, born Mass., "clerk in store", Emma Farrington 51, born in Maine, Annie Farrington 20

1880 Death of Emily Farrington - October Mrs. E. F. Farrington, the wife of Mr. E. F. Farrington a member of the Washington ave. Baptist Church died. Emma A Farrington wife of E. F. Farrington, 409 Waverly place died.

Emma A Farrington Age: 52 Birth Year: abt 1828 Death Date: 20 Oct 1880 Death Place: Kings, New York, USA Certificate Number: 10465

1881: Edmond F Farrington 415 Waverly av Mechanic Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1881

1881: Marriage - Farrington, "Edmund" F. August 31, 1881 #2144 Kings to Christina M Nichols.

1881/1883: History of the building of the great bridge Author Edmond F. Farrington Publisher Mooney, 1881, Brooklyn, N. Y.

1888: October 10, 1888 E. F. Farrington gave a lecture on the building of the bridge. He lectured on bridge construction and other topics fairly frequently over the years.

1882: E F Farrington 164 St James Occupation: Mechanic Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1882

1884: Mr. E. F. Farrington was superentending the alteration of the New Baptist Church.

1888: Birth of Edward H Farrington - Farrington 04 Nov 1888 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Gender Male Father's Name Edmund Fisher Farrington Father's Age 68 Mother's Name Christina Maria "Newcomb" Farrington Mother's Birthplace New York Mother's Age 40

1892: Brooklyn, Farrrington, "Edmund" age 61, superintendent, Christina age 42, Jennie age 20, stenographer, Edwin age 4

1895: E. F. Farrington visited Australia and New Zealand - date unknown - he gave a lecture about his travels in 1895.

1895: Edmund F Farrington 385 5th Residence Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA Occupation: Supt. Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1895

1898: 16 and 19 April - E. F. Farrington of Brooklyn was injured on the suspension bridge across the Ohio river in Cincinnati. The master mechanic on the Brooklyn bridge, he was the assistant engineer on the Cincinnati bridge and was making new cables for the bridge. He was 76 years old. He was in Cincinnati with his wife. His two daughters were in Brooklyn. He had been inspecting some repairs on a cable when he was hit by a Covington electric car. He was knocked to the curb, hit his head and was "rendered unconscious". He was not expected to live. (NY Times and Brooklyn Daily Eagle)

1898: Name Edmund F. Farrington Gender Male Burial Place Darke Co. Death Date 22 Apr 1898 Death Place Cincinnati, Ohio Age 76 Birth Date 25 Oct 1821 Birthplace Franklin, Mass Occupation Mechanical Engineer Race White Marital Status Married Father's Birthplace U. S. Mother's Birthplace U. S.

1904: At Cincinnati death of Farrington, Edward H. 15 year old son of Christine and the late E. F. Farrlinton of Brooklyn.

Edward H. Farrington Birth Date: 6 Nov 1888 Birth Place: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA Death Date: 2 Jul 1904 Death Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA Cemetery: Friends Cemetery Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA, mother Christine Nichols Farrington (1851-1936)

Edward H. Farrington Gender Male Burial Date 05 Jul 1904 Burial Place Cincinnati, Ohio Death Date 02 Jul 1904 Death Place Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio Birth Date 05 Nov 1888 Birthplace Brooklyn, Ny Occupation School Boy Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Edmund F. Farrington Father's Birthplace Mass Mother's Name Christina Nichols Mother's Birthplace Elizabethtown, NJ

1936 Death of Christina Farrington:

Christina Farrington Birth Date: 1851 Death Date: 16 Jan 1936 Cemetery: Friends Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA Children: Edward H. Farrington

1847: Elizabeth Farrington Death 08 Jul 1947 Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Gender Female Age 78 Marital Status Unknown Birth Year (Estimated) 1869 Burial Date 10 Jul 1947 Burial Place Manhattan, New York, New York Father's Name Edmund F. Farrington Mother's Name Christina Nichols

Biography of Edmund Fisher Farrington:

"Norfolk County MA Archives Biographies.....Farrington, Edmund F. 1820 - Copyright. All rights reserved. File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher sdgenweb@yahoo.com March 10, 2006, 6:02 pm

Author: E. O. Jameson (1886)

EDMUND F. FARRINGTON, ESQ.

EDMUND F. FARRINGTON, son of Asahel and Henrietta (Fisher) Farrington, was born Oct. 25, 1820, in the "southwest room of the old Otis Fairbanks house," which formerly stood on the road from West Medway to the Village. His maternal grand-parents, Leonard and Betsey Fisher, resided for years on the borders of Franklin. Their bodies rest in the old burying-ground in West Medway. They originally came from Wrentham, as did his paternal grand-parents. Mrs. Henrietta Farrington, his mother, resided, during the later years of her life, in West Medway, and became a member of the Congregational Church in that place, but died in 1846, in Warren, Mass. "Incompatibility of temper" caused an early separation between Asahel and Henrietta Farrington, and the guardianship of Edmund was assigned to his mother, who returned to her father's house. Asahel settled in one of the northern towns in New Hampshire, married again and became the father of nine sons and daughters. He finally died at an advanced age in Lyndon, Vt. Some years before his death he became a Methodist lay preacher.

Edmund Farrington in early life was frail in body, bashful and retiring in disposition, imaginative and unstable in mind. A few summers and winters in the district school and one term at Leicester Academy sufficed him for schooling in "book learning." The hand of poverty was ever upon him. In his tenth year he was "put out" on the farm of Sanford Ware, in Franklin. After one season of farming we find him making cotton wadding with A. M. B. Fuller, in what is now known as Daniels' box factory, in North Franklin. Subsequently he worked for Hiram Metcalf, making stocking yarn in the same building, and a year or two more as card stripper and piecer in White's and Gills' factories. At the age of eighteen he began to learn the carpenter trade. He afterward worked for "Boss Daniels" at boot making, having been instructed by William H. Temple. Leaving Medway in 1839, he went on a whaling voyage from New Bedford, was left in the Azore Islands, shipped from there to the coast of Africa; thence to Brazil, and coming up to the West Indies, he ran away in San Domingo, whence, after a sojourn of several weeks, he shipped and worked his passage to Boston in the brig "Sea Eagle." Soon after his return from sea he joined the Fourier Association at Brook Farm, West Roxbury. Here he became acquainted with such men as Ripley, Dana, Parker, and Greeley, and became dimly conscious that he had a mind and a soul, and that there might be a place and a work for him in the world. At Brook Farm he learned last making, which he followed in Boston, Maiden, Lynn, and Danvers, Mass., and in Gardiner, Me. In Lynn he edited for a time a paper called The Forum. He contributed also to various papers at different times and rode the "lecture hobby" with some success. He took up gas and steam fitting in Portland, and superintended gas works in Gardiner, Me.

He married in 1847, in Lowell, Mass., Miss Emma A. Smiley, of Gardiner, with whom he led a happy life until her death in 1880. They had four children, but only a son and a daughter survive. In Lowell he assisted to build and fit up the large carpet mill, and afterward went to Chicago and engaged in building. He returned to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he remained for eighteen years, engaged mostly in contracting and building. He removed to New York and followed the same business, but failed in it during the first years of the war.

While looking over a scrap of The New York Herald, in which a workman had brought a lunch, he saw an advertisement for a master carpenter on the Covington and Cincinnati suspension bridge. He answered this advertisement, was accepted and spent nearly three years in the position, mastering meantime all the mysteries of the business. He was next appointed superintendent of construction on the new suspension bridge at Niagara Falls, where he remained a year. He afterwards erected two suspension bridges over the Delaware River, between New York and Pennsylvania, at Hancock and Lordville.

He was called to East River Bridge in 1870, and placed in charge of the wood work of that structure, to which was soon added the iron work, and finally the wire work, when he was installed master mechanic. He remained on this bridge twelve years and four months, when he retired July 31, 1882, on account of failing health. While on this work he went through the operations of sinking the caissons safely; got over all the temporary wire ropes and erected the foot-bridge after his own plans; and first crossed the space from one anchorage to the other in a "boatswain's chair," attached to the smallest of all the ropes. He erected the machinery for cable making, made the cables and suspended a large portion of the superstructure, and inspected and prepared the lumber for the roadway. No other individual had any previous knowledge of suspension bridge building except Col. W. A. Roebling, Engineer in Chief, and for nine years this gentleman was unable to visit the work, or to give it proper personal attention, so that the burden fell on Mr. Farrington. How well he bore it and how patiently, in face of the intrigues of place-seekers and the opposition of assistant engineers, arising from professional jealousy, the completed work and the encomiums of the public, who watched him in its daily progress testify. When he left the bridge, little remained but routine work to be done and men who had grown up under his instruction remained to do it. Mr. Farrington retired in 1882 to his native town to recuperate, where he remained until 1884, when he returned to New York to engage in new enterprises. Mr. Farrington's townsmen have reason to feel somewhat of pride and gratification in the success of one born among them who was a weak, friendless child, thrown on the world and his own resources at an early age, drifting for years on the tide without chart or compass, but who finally became an esteemed Christian, honored and even famous for his mechanical achievements.

Additional Comments: THE BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT PERSONS, AND The Genealogical Records OF MANY EARLY AND OTHER FAMILIES IN MEDWAY, MASS. 1713-1886. Illustrated WITH NUMEROUS STEEL AND WOOD ENGRAVINGS. BY E. O. JAMESON, THE AUTHOR OK "THE COGSWELLS IN AMERICA," "THE HISTORY OF MEDWAY, MASS." ETC. MILLIS, MASS. 1886. Copyright, 1886. E. O. JAMESON, MILLIS, MASS. All Rights Reserved. J. A. & R. A. REID, PRINTERS, PROVIDENCE, R. I. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ma/norfolk/bios/farringt2gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mafiles/ File size: 7.0 Kb

Arnold, Fredrick (Fred) - rigger - 1876 - (c 1842-1927)

Fredrick Arnold

In 1876 when the first cables were stretched across the bridge. Fred Arnold was one of the riggers responsible for cutting the lashings between the travler wire and the cable being crosses. On August 30th, 1876 Fred Arnold and James O'Neil, a fellow rigger, went out on the wrong wires, a serious twist occurred about 600 feet our form the New York side. The two men at stuck and were suspended and left hanging up in the air until things got untangled. Midway across they had to change cables and shift their chairs from one cable to another. James O'Neil was apparently exceptionally cool about the whole thing, acting as if he was about to fall asleep. James O'Neil was later injured when a plank hit him. See James O'Neil in the injured list.

In February 1877 the Chief Engineer Farrington spoke to a reporter about the men he most trusted on bridge. He mentioned Fred Arnold as an experienced rigger.

Testified in the 1880 suit brought by Edward Hansen. In 1880 at the time of the accident he was assistant foreman rigger, at the time of the trial he was a rigger.

"Arnold swore that Hoffman worked as a rigger for nine months, and part of the time under him. He never knew of Hoffman having charge of trestle work until a few days before. He told what he knew of the accident."

1875: Hudson street, Brooklyn Ward 5, 2 family brick, Frederick Arnold 33, born England laborer, Bridget Arnold 30, born Ireland, Thomas Arnold 2, John Arnold 0

1877: Mary Ann Arnold Birth 25 Nov 1877 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, Gender Female Father's Name Fred. Arnold Mother's Name Bridget Mccarty

1879: Charles Arnold Birth 20 Jun 1879 Brooklyn, Kings, Gender Male Father's Name Frederick Arnold Father's Birthplace England Father's Age 36 Mother's Name Bridget Mccarty Mother's Birthplace Ireland Mother's Age 34 (familysearch.org)

1880: In 1880 Fred Arnold was the leader of a "gang" of riggers.

Census - did not find

1880: Frederick Arnold 201 Hudson av Occupation: Laborer Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1880

1890: Frederick Arnold rear 52 Amity Occupation: Rigger Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1890

1892: Brooklyn, Arnold, Fred, rigger, 51, Bridget, 48, John H 18 rigger, Mary E, 15, Chas 12

1900: Brooklyn Ward 10, Wycoff st., Frederick Arnold 60, ship rigger, born Englandm Bridgett Arnold 59, born Ireland, John Arnold 25, ship rigger, Mary Arnold 22, saleslady, Charles Arnold 20, dirver

1905: Frederick Arnold 67 Bridget Arnold 65 John Arnold 30 Mary Arnold 27 Charles Arnold 26

1907: Bridget Arnold Death Date: 19 Jan 1907 Cemetery: Holy Cross Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA

Arnold, January 16, 1907 after a lingering illness, Bridget Arnold, beloved wife of Fredrick and mother of John, Charles and Molly Arnold. Residence 718 Bergen, burial Holy Cross. (BDE)

1907: 23, June 1907, Arnold, June 22, 1907 John Arnold beloved son of Fredrick and the late Bridget, age 32, residence 718 Bergen.

1910: Bergen street Brooklyn, Fred Arnold 61, rigger, born England, widowed, imm 1859, Charles Arnold 31, son,laborer, street work, Molly Arnold 32, daughter, saleslady dept. store

1918: Charles Arnold, born June 20, 1879, truckman, --- Express, age 39, medium build, gray eyes, dark hair, contact Miss Mary Arnold, Sacket street.

1926: May 27, 1926 Frederick Arnold Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn Kings County (Brooklyn) New York, USA Plot: St. Michael, System: CEM, Section: MICH, Row: 13, Plot: 186-187-188 GPS (lat/lon): 40.64574, -73.93379 (Bridget Arnold Death: Jan. 19, 1907 Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn Kings County (Brooklyn) New York, USA Plot: St. Michael, System: CEM, Section: MICH, Row: 13, Plot: 187 GPS (lat/lon): 40.64574, -73.93379)

Mentioned by David McCullough in The Great bridge.

1930: Brooklyn Ward 11, Molly Arnold, age 52, clerk in dry good store, single roomer father born England, mother born Ireland

Rudy, Andrew - rigger - 1880 born Switzerland circa 1838

Andrew Rudy testified in the Edward Hansen trial

"Andrew Rudy, called on behalf of the plaintiff, being duly sworn, testified as follows: "I was employed on the Brooklyn Bridge in January, 1880, as rigger, under Fred Arnold; I remember the occasion of Hansen being injured."

Marriage: Ann/Annie born Ireland.

Children: Mary, Andrew and Elizabeth

1875: Brooklyn Ward 5, Andrew "Ruddy" 37, born Switzerland, "confectioner", Annie Ruddy 30, born Ireland, Mary Ruddy 9, Andrew Ruddy 0

1877: Elizabeth child of Andrew Rudy and Annie Duane born June 15, 1877 (LDS, familysearch.org)

1880: Sands Street, Andrew Ruddy 40, laborer, born Switzerland, Annie Ruddy 33, born Ireland, Mary Ruddy 14, envelope maker, Andrew Ruddy 5, Eliza Ruddy 3

1879 & 1889: Andrew Rudy 205 Park av Brooklyn, New York, USA Occupation: Seaman Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1879

At the same address Ann Rudy, dressmaker.

1880: Ann Rudy 205 Park av Occupation: Dress Maker Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1880

1880: Andrew Rudy 205 Park av Residence Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA Occupation: Seaman

1884 and 1886: Andrew Rudy, home 170 Hudson street, Brooklyn, rigger

Only listing for Rudy in 1884.

1888: Baby, infant son of A. F. Rut- died at the family residence No 170 Hudson street, Brooklyn, Fruneral at the home.

1889: Andrew Rudy 174 Hudson av Occupation: Seaman Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1889

1892: Andrew Rudy, born Switzerland age 50, clerk, ann age 43 born Ireland, Andres J age 16 born US Elizabeth Rudy age 14 born US.

1900: Brooklyn Ward 5, Sands near Hudson Andrew Ruddy 59, married 35 years, born Switzerland, imm 1862, city laborer, Annie Ruddy 53, 9 children 3 living, born Ireland imm 1863, boarding house, Elizabeth Ruddy 22, 10 boarders

1905: Sands near Hudson Place Brooklyn, "Ruddy", Andrew born Switzerland, age 65, in US 50 yrs, rigger Annie wife age 53 born Ireland in US 40 yrs.

1890: ??? Andrew Rudy, rank landsman, vessel, U. S. S. Susquehanna, enlistment 2 April 1861 discharge 12 Sept 1865 length of service 4 years, 5 months and 10 days Surviving Sailors 1890 special schedule (Schedules Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War,1890.)

1910: 71 Clermont, Andrew Rudy 34, city fire department, father born Switzerland, mother born Ireland, Annie Rudy 30, wife, Harold Rudy 5, Frank Rudy 2, Mary Mcglynn 60, lodger, James Mcglynn 35, lodger

1912: Annie Rudy, Beloved wife of Andrew, mother of Andrew J. Jr., Mrs R. F. Hatter and Mrs E Hinds, 71 Clermont, lived most of her life in Brooklyn in the 5th Ward.

#1890 Kings Jan 25, 1912, buried Holy cross.

1915: Brooklyn, Hatter, Robert, age 50 etcher, Mary C wife age 48 Rudi, Andrew, father in law, 75 born Switzerland

1920: Joseph A Finegan Head M 32 New York, fire department telegraph, Anna C Finegan Wife F 27 New York, Anna J Finegan Daughter F 5 New York, Robert F Hatten Father-in-law M 56 England, engraver newspaper, Mary C Hatten Mother-in-law F 53 New York, Andrew Rudy, widow, (no relationship entered) M 84 Switzerland (Note: MRs R. Hatter was listed as the daughter of Annie Rudy at her death in 1912)

1948: Mary Hatton Death 17 Apr 1948 2110 Beverly Road Brooklyn, Kings, New York Gender Female Age 80 Marital Status Widowed Race White Occupation Housewife Birth Date 21 Aug 1867 Birthplace Brooklyn, Kings, New York Burial Date 21 Apr 1948 Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery Father's Name Andrew Rudy Father's Birthplace Switzerland Mother's Name Annie Mother's Birthplace Ireland Spouse's Name Robert F. (familysearch.org)

Colligan, Joseph Patrick, foreman rigger on bridge in 1872 (born circa 1844 died 1896)

Joseph Colligan, 97 Oliver street, corner of Water. Started working as a rigger on the bridge in June 1872. By 1880 he was a foreman rigger or assistant foremen rigger. He was familiar with the setting up and taking down of trestles. Trial of Edward Hansen.

"Joseph Colligan, called on behalf of the plaintiff, being duly sworn, testifies as follows : I live at 97 Oliver street, corner of Water; I was employed on the Brooklyn Bridge in 1880."

Marriage: Mary Ferron

Children: John, James, Peter, Elizabeth, Mary, Gertrude, Veronica and Joseph

1878/1879/1880: Joseph Colligan 3 Harrison Ct., Occupation: Foreman Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1880 - Listed as a laborer in 1881 - same address

1882: Mary Ann Colligan Birth 20 May 1882 Event Place Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Father's Name Joeseph Colligan Mother's Name Mary Ann Farron

1883/1884: Joseph Colligan 97 Oliver New York, New York, USA Occupation: Liquors Publication Title: New York, New York, City Directory, 1883

1883: Joseph Colligan 97 Oliver Liquors Publication Title: New York, New York, City Directory, 1883

1884: Thomas H. Colligan Death 10 Dec 1884 97 Oliver St. 4 Ward Residence Place NYC, NY, USA Gender Male Age 0 Birth Year (Estimated) 1884 Birthplace NYC, NY, USA Burial Date 12 Dec 1884 Burial Place NYC, NY, USA Cemetery Calvary Father's Name Joseph P. Colligan Father's Birthplace Ireland Mother's Name Mary A. Colligan Mother's Birthplace Ireland (familysearch.org)

According to the death notice in the papers Thomas was 3 months and 17 days old.

1886: Joseph P Colligan 379 Water Occupation: Liquors Publication Title: New York, New York, City Directory, 1886

1887: N.Y. Supreme Court General Term - Investigating Committee: P. Joseph Colligan ; age -- ; occupation, agent, of 97 Oliver Street

1888: Joseph Colligan 97 Oliver Occupation: Liquors Publication Title: New York, New York, City Directory, 1888

1888: Joseph P Colligan was sued for $2,500 for the assault of James Leonard, "a typical stage Irishman, with a loud voice and a pronounced brogue." Leonard claimed he had been thrown out of Colligan's saloon and into a brick wall, dislocating his arm. The defence lawyer tried to insinuate that Leonard had been drunk and fallen causing the damage to his arm. (Brooklyn Eagle October 18, 1888)

1890: Manhattan, Police census New York, Joseph age 45, Mary age 44, Lizzie age 17, Peter age 10, Gertie age 5, Mary age 29

1890: Joseph P. Colligan of 97 Oliver street was the president of the Business Men's Republican Organization of the Second Assembly District. 1896: Patrick Joseph Colligan Death 11 May 1896 114 Berger Str., 10th Ward, Brooklyn, Gender Male Age 52 Marital Status Married Race White Occupation Liquor Dealer Birth Year (Estimated) 1844 Birthplace Ireland Burial Date 14 May 1896 Cemetery Calvary Father's Birthplace Ireland Mother's Birthplace Ireland

1896: Colligan, Patrick J. age 52, May 11, Kings #8342

1896: Colligan, Joseph P Monday May 11, funeral from his home, 114 Bergen st, Brooklyn May 14 buried Calvary, members of the John J. O'Brian Association and the Oriental Club were asked to attend.

1896: Probate - Petitioner, Annie Colligan, 114 Bergen street, widow, of Patrick Joseph Colligan, died 11 May 1896, children, Elizabeth (over age 21), Mary A., Gertrude, John J, James H, Peter S, (all over age 14) Veronica & Jospeh (under age 14) all children of a proper marriage.

1898: Veronica Colligan Death 23 Apr 1898 Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Age 37 Marital Status Single Occupation None Birth Year (Estimated) 1861 Birthplace US, New York, New York Burial Date 25 Apr 1898 Father's Name P. Joseph Colligan Father's Birthplace Ireland Mother's Name "Anne" Colligan Mother's Birthplace Ireland

Death of Mary Fennon Colligan: Before 1900?

1900: Brooklyn, Ward 11, Park ave., John J Colligan 23, head, stenographer, James H Colligan 21, brother, book binder, Peter Colligan 20, brother, ice dealer, Elizabeth Colligan 24, sister, May V Colligan 19, sister, Gertrude Colligan 13, sister, John Ferron 21, cousin, parents born Ireland

1940: Gertrude Colligan Death 11 Sep 1940 43-17 Shore Road Place Astoria, Queens, New York Gender Female Age 55 Marital Status Single Race White Occupation housework Birth Year (Estimated) 1885 Birthplace U.S. Burial Date 14 Sep 1940 Burial Place Queens, New York Cemetery Holy Cross Cem Father's Name Joseph P. Colligan Father's Birthplace Ireland Mother's Name Mary Ferron Mother's Birthplace Ireland

1919: Passport application, John J Colligan, born Nov 5, 1875 Brooklyn to Joseph J Colligan born Dublin, died 1895 at Brooklyn, he emigrated from Liverpool England (probably), on or about 1868, shipping agent to Cuba.

1920: Passport application of John Joseph Colligan born Brooklyn November 5th 1875 to Joseph P. Colligan born county Clare Ireland deceased. Address of John J Colligan, 174 Clinton Place, Brooklyn, clerical work, to Cuba.

Hoffman, Henry, rigger

Henry Hoffman trial of Edward Hansen said he was a sailor since he was a boy. Worked on the bridge as a rigger. He worked part time in the "Red Hook Yard". Was doing trestle work at the time of the accident.

Probasco, Samuel R. - assistent engineer

Samuel R. Probasco, bron in New York city September 13, 1833, was assistant civil engineer on the bridge in 1875. He was the chief civil engineer on the bridge from 1898 to 1901. He was born in Manhattan and educated in the cities public schools. He was married with two sons.

His son, Samuel Kinglsey Probasco, born September 11, 1869 in Burlington, New Jersey, fraduated form the University of {Pennsylvania with a degree in civil engineering in 1892. He later studied law and and worked for the Brooklyn office of the Corporation Council. The other son was Seldon R. Probasco of Burlington, New Jersey. Samuel R Probasco trial of Edward Hensen - assistant engineer.

Refused to let reporters into the site after the 1878 accident, New York Times June 15, 1878.

1880: Clinton street, living in a rooming house. Brooklyn, S. R. Probasco 45, civil engineer, single, born New York parents born Spain.

1881: Samuel Probasco, 28 Clinton, Brooklyn, New York, USA Occupation: Engineer Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1881

Samuel R. Probasco was born in New York on September 13, 1835. In January 1884 he made a passport application to travel to the West Indies.

Mollard, Frank E. - general foreman (1834-1904) English

1871 & 1872: Mr. F. Mollard was in charge of the stone yard for the bridge.

1879: Frank Mollard Gender: Male Marriage Date: 10 Mar 1879 Marriage Place: Kings, New York, USA Spouse: Lydia Nicholas Certificate Number: 532

1879: Lydia May Mallard Birth Event Date 28 May 1879 Event Place Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Father's Name Frank Mallard Father's Birthplace England Father's Age 48 Mother's Name Lydia Nicholas Mother's Birthplace England Mother's Age 18

1880: Frank Mollard general foreman as indicated by the Hansen trial

1880: Bergen street, Frank Mollard 46, foreman Public Works, born England, Lydia Mollard 19, wife, Lydia Mollard 1, daughter, Bessie Nicholas 21, sister in law

1881: Frank Mollard 57 4th Av Occupation: Foreman Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1881

1883: Frank Mollard 57 4th av Occupation: Foreman Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1883

1884:

Mr. F. Mollard has had entire charge of the stone-yard at Red Hook, and during the year he has received from vessels and stored in the yard 25,000 cubic yards of stone, and has re-loaded on scows for the towers over 21,000 cubic yards of stone, all with promptness and without accident. (Report of the Chief Engineer of the New York & Brooklyn Bridge)

1900: Upper Providence, Montgomery, Pennsylvania Frank Mollard 65, born England, Nov 1834, married 22 years, imm. 1877, superintendent of public works, Lydia Mollard 39, 3 children 3 living, Lydia M Mollard 21, born NY, Frank E Mollard 17, born NY, Sidney G Mollard 5, born Pa. Bessie Nicholas 42, sister in law

1904: Frank F . Mollard Birth Date: 1834 Death Date: 1904 Cemetery: Green Tree Church of the Brethren Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Oaks, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

1904: Probate - Frank F Mollard Probate Date: 1 Oct 1904 Probate Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA Inferred Death Year: Abt 1904 Inferred Death Place: Pennsylvania, USA Item Description: Wills, Vol 31-32, 1904-1906 - Pay all just debts to Bessie Richards Nichols, sister in law $500 - all personland real to his wife, Lydia as long as she remained a widow - If Lydia died or remarried everything to go to his children, Lydia May Mollard, Frank Edward and Sidney James - share and share alike.

1920: Philadelphia, Sydenham street, Lydia F Mallard Head F 58 England, widow, imm 1877, Lydia M Mallard Daughter F 40 New York, stenographer, law, Sidney G Mallard Son M 25 Pennsylvania, clerk locomative, Bessie R Nicholas Sister F 61 England Clarence S Roberts Boarder M 47 Pennsylvania

1930: Philadelphia, Sydenham street, Lydia Mallard Head F 69 England, widow, $7,000, own, imm 1876,, Lydia Mallard Daughter F 50, secretary advertising co. New York and four lodgers.

McCarkin, Patrick - rigger

Patrick McCarkin rigger - Hansen trial

Mangin, Henry - carpenter

Henry Mangin (or P.) carpenter - Hansen Trial

Hassan, William

1915: William S. Hassan, who lived in South Brooklyn his whole life, died at his residence at 263 85th street in Bay Ridge. He was born in Londonderry Ireland and came to the United States as a young man. He had worked on the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Subsequently he was a builder in Bay Ridge and South Brooklyn.

He was survived by his wife Nelly, two sons, William Jr. and Harry and two daughters Ruth and Mabel.

Born circa 1855 - William S. Hassan Death Date: Sep 1915 Cemetery: Green-Wood Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA

1875: Brooklyn Ward 22, George Lewis 26, blacksmith, born Ireland, Matilda Lewis 26, born Ireland, Isabella Lewis 5, Irshan Lewis 2, Mary Lewis 1, William Hassen 60, father, teacher, born Ireland, S William Hassen 23, tender, brother, born Ireland,

1910: William S Hassan 55, builder, born Ireland, Nellie Hassan 40, William Hassan Jr. 15, Ruth Hassan 14, Mabel Hassan 12, Harry Hassan 7 Anna E Green 18, servant

Harris, Frank

"Frank Harris (February 14, 1855 - August 26, 1931) was a British editor, novelist, short story ... jobs to support himself, working first as a boot black, a porter, a general laborer, and a construction worker on the erection of the Brooklyn Bridge." Wikipedia

Empire City: New York Through the Centuries By Kenneth T. Jackson, David S. Dunbar

Smallfield, John D (or E) carpenter - born Ireland (c 1850-1912)

1865: Brooklyn, John Smallfield 24, ship carpenter, born Ireland, Mary Smallfield 23, ----- Smallfield 2, Stephen Smallfield 0

1870: Brooklyn, Ward 14, Williamsburgh, John Smallfield 30, ret liquor dealer, born Ireland, Maryan Smallfield 28, born NY, Stephen Smallfield 5 Cath Smallfield 3

1876: August 14, Brooklyn Union - John D Smallfield was listed as a master carpenter on the Brooklyn bridge.

In February 1877 the Chief Engineer Farrington spoke to a reporter about the men he most trusted on bridge. He mentioned John E Smallfield as a foreman carpenter.

1880: 77 North Front street, Brooklyn, John Smallfield 40, born Ireland, ship carpenter, Mary Smallfield 36, born NY, Stephen Smallfield 15, Kate Smallfield 13, John Smallfield 11

1881: John D Smallfield was a member of the Regatta Committee for the Second Annual Regatta of the East River Yacht Club which sailed up the East River, through the Hell Gate and into the Long Island Sound on June 20, 1881

1882: January John D Smallfield was elected to the Regatta Committee of the East River Yacht club.

He was active in the club in 1882, 1883, 1884 & 1886.

1889: John D Smallfield 77 N 4th Brooklyn, New York, USA Occupation: Carpenter Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1889

1907: Mary A Smallfield wife of John D Smallfield died at their home 107 Oak street. Funeral at the Church of St. Anthony. Buried Holy cross.

1912: Probate - Catherine A Peaty 977 Herkemer street, a daughter of John D Smallfield who died 20 september 1912 in Kings county - sum of Forty five hundred dollars - Stephen P Smallfield, and John S. Smallfield son full age

McCoullough: John D. Smallfield "handled the starting lever" at the initiation of the transfer of the wires across the bridge.

Stephen P Smallfield died in 1922. For thirty-three years he had worked for the Department of Bridges. He was survived by his bother, John, sister Catherine, two sons, Stephen and Thomas, and four daughters, Sadie, Mrs Mary Reilly, Catherine and Helen Smallfield. He had lived in Canarsie for 15 years. Buried Holy Cross.

William Dempsey/Dempsen (1847-1932) carpenter born Ireland

In February 1877 the Chief Engineer Farrington spoke to a reporter about the men he most trusted on bridge. He mentioned William "Dempsen" as a foreman carpenter. An October 1878 photo of men on the Brooklyn anchorage of the lists Wm. Dempsey, Foreman of Riggers.

1875: Brooklyn Ward 14, multi family frame on Forth st., William Dempsey 28, carpenter, Ireland, Mary Dempsey 22, Kings, Babanne Dempsey 0

1880: 99 North Front street, Brooklyn, William Dempsey 32, carpenter, Ireland, Mary Dempsey 27, NY, Bella Dempsey 6, NY, Matthew Dempsey 4, NY, William Dempsey 2, NY

1879/1880: William Dempsey carpenter home 99 N. 4th street.

1882: Not listed in Brooklyn directory.

1883: On May 30, 1883 a stampede occurred on the bridge when a women tripped and fell on the stairs on the New York side causing a chain reaction of panic. 12 people died and many were wounded. Boss Carpenter William Dempsey was a "quite, cool-heated, bronzed workman", that day and he acted swiftly in "breaking up the block and rendering assistance to those who were trampled on the steps."

Death of Mary Dempsey: Between birth of Lillian in 1886 and 1892 census.

1892: Brooklyn Dempsey, William age 45, born Ireland carpenter, "Beller" age 17, Matthew age 16, William age 13, Mable age 11, Lilly age 5, Anney Nuller age 33

1900 South Portland ave Brooklyn, Dempsey, Wm "J." head born Jan 1850, widow, Ireland, imm 1851, boss carpenter, Wm J Jr. age 21 medical student, born March 1878, "Della", daughter born October 1875,age 24, Mabel daughter July 1879 age 20, Lilly Daughter June 1886 and a servant born Sweden

1901: December 13, 1901 BDE - William H. Dempsey, "superintendent of repairs on the bridge" was called before a grand jury to testify "in the matter of the accident to the Brooklyn Bridge last summer."

1903: William Dempsey of 70 So. Portland ave was summoned to court for having an unlicensed dog.

1905: South Portland ave., William Dempsey Head M 55y Ireland, carpenter, Mabel Dempsey Daughter F 25y United States, Lillian Dempsey Daughter F 39y United States, Anna Miller Servant F 45y Sweden, servant

1910: So, Portland ave, William Dempsey 63, machinist, city, Mabel Dempsey 27, Lillian Dempsey 23, Annie Miller 45, Sweden seervant

1915: So. Portland ave, William H Demsey 68, Ireland no occupation, Anna "Molter" 55, lodger, born Sweden no occupation, Mabel Dempsey 34, daughter, Lillie Dempsey 29, daughter

1925: So. Portland ave, Dempsey Wm "H" retired, Mabel age 45, daughter, O'Reilly Lillie age 39, daughter, and servant Annie Muller born Sweden

1932: August 27, Died William H. Dempsey at his home 70 S. Portland ave.

W. H. Dempsey Dies Helped Build Bridge

William H. Dempsey, 87, who was in charge of the carpentry work during the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, died last night at his home 70 S. Portland Ave. after an illness of several months. He was born in Ireland, but lived in Brooklyn practically all of his life. After the completion of the bridge, he worked on it for many years as an employee of the city. He is survived by a son, Matthew, a granddaughter, Miss Marjorie Dempsey and four grandsons, William H. and Richard Dempsey and William H. and John J O'Reilly.

1932: September 24, 1932, Wills Filed William "H." Dempsey (Aug 2- estate) $30,000, - to Annie moller, friend, 70 south Portland ave, $3,000 - Matthew Dempsey son 93-22 214th Place, Queens Village 100 shares preferred stock of United States Steel Corporation, the property at 70 S. Portland to two grandsons William and John O'Reilly of 70 south Portland ave, residue divided equity to Matthew Dempsey, William and John O'Reilly and Anna Moller, John J. O'Reilly executor

Marriage: Mary Dougherty

Children:

Bella/Bellazina circa 1874/75

Death 1913: Bellazina O'Reilly Death 18 Aug 1913 Brooklyn, Kings, 546 Dean St Gender Female Age 38 Marital Status Married Occupation Housewife Birth Year (Estimated) 1875 Birthplace U.S. Burial Date 23 Aug 1913 Cemetery Holy Cross Cem Father's Name William H. Dempsey Father's Birthplace U.S. Mother's Name Mary Dougherty Mother's Birthplace U.S.

August 22, 1913 Died Bella O'Reilly 70 South Portland ave, mass St. Augustine , buried Holy Cross.

Matthew

Matthew W. Dempsey Death 19 Oct 1942 New York City, Queens, Age 66 Marital Status Unknown Birth Year (Estimated) 1876 Father's Name William Henry Dempsey Mother's Name Mary Anne Dougherty Spouse's Name Margaret Spouse's Gender Female

1918: Matthew William Dempsey - DOB Dec 11, 1875, Foreman charpenter dept of plant municipal building NY, nearest relative Margaret Dempsey 630-61 st Bklyn

William c 1878

Mabel c 1879/80

Death: Mabel Dempsey Age: 46 Birth Year: abt 1881 Death Date: 11 Feb 1927 Death Place: Kings, New York, USA Certificate Number: 3103

February 13, 1927 - Mabel Dempsey of 70 South Portland ave died after a short illness. She was survived by her father, William, a brother Matthew, and a sister Mrs. Lillian O'Reilly. Buried Holy Cross.

Lillian circa 1886

Lilly Dempsey age ?? married John O'Reilly age 45, April 1917 both of 70 South Portland ave.

Lilly Dempsey O'Reilly, daughter of William H. Dempsey, died January 1930. Buried Holy Cross.

Willam Dempsey was mentioned in passing as "foreman Dempsey" in David McCullough's The Great Bridge.

Abbott, Arthur Vaughan - civil engineer - Brooklyn Bridge foreman - (1854 - 1906)

1860: New York City, Benj N Abbott 30, lawyer, $3,000, Mass. Eliz T Abbott 31, Maine, Arthur V. Abbott 5 Edwin D Abbott 1 Eliza Donovan 21 Hannah Bailey 17

1875: Brooklyn Ward 1, brick single family, 7 Middagh street, $12,000, Benj B Abbott 45, lawyer born Massachusetts, Elizabeth V Abbott 46, Arthur B Abbott 21, Alice D Abbott 13, Mary Witcomb [?] 44, sister in law born Maine, Mary Kirby 30, servant

1875: Arthur V. Abbott graduated from the Scientific Course at Brooklyn collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. He spoke at the commencement exercises his theme "The Birthday of the Mountains" giving a description of the earth's surface before the formation of mountains. In 1904 he was listed as a graduate of the Brooklyn Polytechnic who had made his mark - Arthur V abbott '75, engineer and nephew of Rev. Lyman Abbott.

1880: Arthur V Abbott 9 Middagh Civil Engineer Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1880

1880: 9 Middagh street, Brooklyn, Mary Titcomb [?] 49, journalist, Arthur Abbott 25, Father's Birthplace: Mass, Mother's Birthplace: Maine, civil engineer, Alice D. Abbott 18, niece, and a servant

1882: Arthur V. Abbott, Assistant Engineer on the Brooklyn bridge

1892: Passport application Arthur V Abbott and wife, Baltimore Md, born Brooklyn, New York 18 July 1854., civil engineer, 5 ft 6 and a half inches blue eyes, hair light, dimpled chin,

1900: Chicago, Illinois Arthur Abbott 45, born New York, mother born Maine., father born Mass., engineer (elect,) Rosa Abbott 44, 0 children, married 15 years

1905: Manhattan Morning Side Park, Arthur B Abbot 50, engineer (elect), Rose Abbot 49

1906: Abbott, Arthur V, age 52, November 30, 1906 Manhattan #36659

Arthur Vaughan Abbott, Birth Date: 18 Jul 1854, Birth Place: New York, USA, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, Father: Benjamin Vaughan Abbott, Mother: Elizabeth Titcomb Abbott

Find a Grave

Not listed in index of David McCoullogh's Great bridge.

Between 1882 and 1901 Arthur V abbott published numerous articles on the bridge and on other engineering topics. He also held a patents for, among other things, a coupling system, a balance scale (August 23, 1881) a separator (May 18, 1897).

1881 Patent

1897 Patent

Benjamin Vaughn Abbott

"Benjamin Vaughn Abbott graduated from the Univer- sity of New York in 1850, was at Harvard Law School 1851-52, was admitted to the New York bar in 1852." (Benjamin Abbott of Temple, Maine and his Descendants written by A. Louis Dennison printed in SPRAGUE'S JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Vol XI pages 22-31 Contributed by Androscoggin Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~meandrhs Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm)

Van der Bosch, William - (Von Der Bosch) - foreman - architect (1830 - 1893)

Immigration:

1853 Travel:

1853: familysearch.org - no image

W. Vonderbosch 28 Jul 1853 New York, New York, Male, Age 26, Birthplace Usa, Occupation Architect Ship Name Nelson Birth Year (Estimated) 1827 Departure Port Bremen Literacy Unknown Last Place of Residence New York Destination Place New York Transit or Travel Compartment Citizen of USA [Transit]; Steerage [Travel] Affiliate Manifest ID 00007365 Affiliate ARC Identifier 1746067

Amalie Vonderbosch Immigration Date 28 Jul 1853 Gender Female Age 26 Birthplace Prussia Occupation Unknown Ship Name Nelson Birth Year (Estimated) 1827 Departure Port Bremen Literacy Unknown Destination Place New York Transit or Travel Compartment Staying in the USA [Transit]; Steerage [Travel] Affiliate Manifest ID 00007365 Affiliate ARC Identifier 1746067

Oscar Vonderbosch Event Type Immigration Event Date 28 Jul 1853 Event Place New York, New York, New York, United States Gender Male Birthplace Prussia Occupation Infant Ship Name Nelson Departure Port Bremen Literacy Unknown Destination Place New York Transit or Travel Compartment Staying in the USA [Transit]; Steerage [Travel] Affiliate Manifest ID 00007365 Affiliate ARC Identifier 1746067

1862 Civil War: Captain William van Der Bosch Company D 132 Regiment, Empire Brigade of New York State Volunteers, A RECORD OF THE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS - from August 6, 1861 to May 19, 1862

William Vander Bosch Age: 34 Enlistment aug 22, 1862 New York City Muster 16 Sept 1862, Captain, Company D 132 Infantry, Separation Resigned at Suffolk Va., Separation Date: 11 Dec 1862

1874: William Vanderbosch 289 Washington Architect Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1874

1876: All of the stones were measured and inspected by Wm. Vanderbosch. "His knowledge of the quality of the stone and the requirements of the specifications, coupled with his evident desire to deal justly, has in the end satisfied all partiess. His difficult and delicate task has been conscientiously and faithfully performed." (Report of the Chief Engineer of the New York & Brooklyn Bridge)

"Since the stone yard at Red Hook was closed up, Mr. Vanderbosch has rendered valuable assistance on the designs for the New York approach." (Report of the Chief Engineer of the New York & Brooklyn Bridge)

1878: October, Wm. Van Der Bosch, Draftsman (Brooklyn Eagle) Brooklyn Public Library

1880: William Vanderbosch 50, born Prussia, architect, Amelia Vanderbosch 40, born Prussia, Oscar Vanderbosch 20, born New Jersey, telephone operator, Margaret Vanderbosch 17, born New Jersey, William Vanderbosch 2, grandson born New York

1881: William Vanderbosch, 89 Reid av, Engineer, Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1881

1883: William Van Der Bosch was acknowledged at the opening ceremonies of the bridge.

1883: "Every piece of stone was measured and approved by Assistant Engineer Vanderbosch, formerly of the Cincinnati bridge" (Report of the Chief Engineer of the New York & Brooklyn Bridge)

1890: Annalie Wilhelmina Albertine Vander Bosch, Event Place Kings County, New York, Event Date 1890, Schedule Type Petition, Citation, Proofs of Will, Orders, etc. Court Surrogate's Court, Event Type Probate - died January 9, 1890 petitioner, Friedrich Ludwig Wm Vander Bosch, executor, husband, 124 Van Buren Street Brooklyn

Oscar W Vander Bosch son Croton Lake, NY - Annie Burns, 38 Fort Green Place, Brooklyn

1890: Death "Louise Van Der Bosch" 10 Jan 1890 Brooklyn, Kings, 124 Van Buren Str. Brooklyn, N Age 60 Married Birth Year (Estimated) 1830 Birthplace Germany Burial Date 12 Jan 1890 Cemetery Evergreen Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Birthplace Germany (LDS)

1890: Surviving Soldiers, Sailors and Marine - Brooklyn Ludwig, Von der Bosch solder US

1893: Frederick Ludwig William VanderBosch Event Place Kings County, New York Event Date 1893 Schedule Type Petition, Citation, Proofs of Will, Orders, etc. Court Surrogate's Court Event Type Probate Number of Images 14 First Image Number 111 Last Image Number 124 - died 10 September 1893, real estate $4,500 dollars, personal $2,420 Oscar Waldermar VanderBosch, son, Henrietta Margaretha Burn, daughter, and William Oscar Vander Bosch, grandson, all at 124 Van Buren

Brooklyn Eagle September 11, 1893:

"DEATH OF WILLIAM "VON" DER BOSCH

He was a staff engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge

He was one of the engineers on the Brooklyn Bridge from the inception to the completion and was for many years connected with the engineering department of the army. He was born in Potsdam Germany and received his technical schooling in Germany. He came to the US at age 30. He was an architect and a designer of forts and fortification. He was "with General Gilmroe in Bowling Green". He served during the Civil War with the 118th New York Volunteers as a captain. After the bridge was complete he returned to working for the army and worked on Wards Island. He was a large man over 6 feet 4 inches and described as a "veritable Hercules" - one of the tallest men in Brooklyn. He had been very healthy most of his life. He died after a short illness - said to be acute bronchitis which turned into pneumonia. He was survived by his son Oscar an engineer with the New York city works and a daughter Marguerite, wife of F. W. Burns of Brooklyn. Buried Evergreen.

Death: William Vonderbosch Age: 66 Birth Year: abt 1827 Death Date: 10 Sep 1893 Death Place: Kings, New York, USA Certificate Number: 15601

1900: Property transfer Van Buren St S. s. 332 ft w Summer ave, 19.5x100 h&l William Hildenbrant NY exr. will Frederick L. W. Vonder Bosch to Oscar W. Vonder Bosch 1899 nom.

Not listed in McCoullogh's Great Bridge.

In 1936 in a junk shop in Yonkers some drawings were found that were believed to be originals for the Brooklyn Bridge. They were undated and unsigned. They were found among the contents of an attic in Peekskill that had once been the home of William Van der Bosch who was a draftsman for the Brooklyn Bridge. Original drawing were said to by on file in the Department of Plant and Structures.

1900: Brooklyn Ward 9 E. 15th street, Fred N Burns 38, custom house broker, Annie Burns 35, 2 children 2 living, Florence Burns 18 Gladys Burns 14 William O Vonderbosch 22, nephew, book keeper

1910: Cortlandt, Westchester, New York South Street, Oscar Vonderbosch 51, civil engineer, parents born Germany, born New Jersey, Catherine Vonderbosch 50, 1 child 1 living, Hattie Akley 19, cousin, Marie Akley 17, cousin

1923: Oscar W. Von Der Bosch Marriage 24 Jul 1923 Manhattan, Gender Male Age 65 Widowed Race White Birth Year (Estimated) 1858 Birthplace Hoboken, N.J. Father's Name William Von Der Bosch Mother's Name Amelia Schmidt Spouse's Name Henrietta Barrett Spouse's Gender Female Spouse's Age 47 Spouse's Marital Status Widowed Spouse's Race White Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1876 Spouse's Birthplace U.S.A. Spouse's Father's Name Charles H. White Spouse's Mother's Name Julia C. Ryder

De Stefano, Bartolomeo (1850-1939)

In June 2018 Joseph De Stefano wrote to me about his great grandfather:

"I wish to add my Great Grandfather, Bartolomeo De Stefano, to the Worker's Registry list of those individuals who worked on the Brooklyn Bridge during its construction.

Originally emigrating from the town of Stefano in northern Sicily, my Great Grandfather arrived in America in 1877 with his young wife, Annunziata, where together they hoped to forge out a new beginning. Having worked on square riggers during most of his youth, Bartolomeo was no stranger to heights and upon arrival to America, secured his first job on the Brooklyn Bridge as one of the foremen of the riggers responsible in the straying of cables from each of the newly constructed towers during this period up until its completion in 1883.

Upon its completion in 1883, Bartolomeo was made an American citizen and together with his wife, raised four children. My Grandfather Giuseppe (Joseph), who I was named after was the oldest of his children. My father, Bartholomew, Grandpa's son was named after his Grandfather, Bartolomeo. Bartolomeo died at the age of 92 (circa 1946) after breaking his neck when falling down a flight of steps at home home in The Bronx upon coming home from one of his fishing trips."

Birth: Circa 1850 Sicily, Italy

Marriage: Annuziata Taquinta

Children:

Giuseppe c 1881

Marriage: Giuseppe De Stefano Marriage 23 Feb 1907 Event Place Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Event Place (Original) Manhattan, New York Gender Male Age 26 Father's Name Bartolo Mother's Name Annunziata Giaquinta Spouse's Name Caterina Sidoti Spouse's Gender Female Spouse's Age 22 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1885 Spouse's Father's Name Serafino Spouse's Mother's Name Carolina Paino

Gaetano Di Stefano, Birth, 10 Dec 1882, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Gender Male, Race White, Father's Name Bartolomeo Di Stefano, Father's Birthplace Italy, Father's Age 31, Mother's Name Annunziata Taguinta, Mother's Birthplace Italy, Mother's Age 30

Marriage: Gaetano Destefano, Marriage, 13 Sep 1906, Event Place Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Event Place (Original) Manhattan, New York, Gender Male, Age 23, Marital Status Single, Race White, Birthplace NY City, Father's Name Bartolo, Mother's Name Nunziata Giaquinta, Spouse's Name Katie Smith, Spouse's Gender Female, Spouse's Age 20, Spouse's Marital Status Single, Spouse's Race White, Spouse's Birthplace NY City, Spouse's Father's Name Henry, Spouse's Mother's Name Mary Halffman

1925 Bronx: 1050 Stebbins ave

Thomas Destefano 42, electrician, Kate Destefano 38 Alice Destefano 17 Mamie Destefano 10 Katie Quenta 70, aunt born Italy

De Stefano, Joseph, head, age 42, plumber, wife, Catherine, 39, born Italy, Barney son 15, Alice daughter 12, Carolin daughter 10

1939: Death Bartolomeo Di Stefano, 20 Feb 1939, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, Address 8812-17th Avenue, Residence Place Brooklyn, Gender Male, Age 88, Marital Status Widowed, Race White, Occupation Seaman, Birth Date 24 Apr 1850, Birthplace Italy, Burial Date 23 Feb 1939, Cemetery Calvary, Father's Name Giacomo Di Stefano, Father's Birthplace Italy, Mother's Name Guisseppina Marturano, Mother's Birthplace Italy, Spouse's Name Nunziata Quinta

"My great Grandfather, Bartolomeo De Stefano, possessed a working knowledge of construction from his past experiences in Italy working aloft on square riggers and was one of the men placed in charge of the Italian speaking immigrants upon his arrival during this phase of construction." Joseph De Stefano, July 2018

Tupple, Harry - foreman

Harry "Tupple" was listed several times in comments about the open ceremonies of the bridge. I believe it should be "Supple". Harry Supple was a hero among the riggers. He died in 1878.