Rose C. Daley

F, (16 July 1879 - 10 July 1960)
Father-Biological*Thomas Daley b. 25 Sep 1839, d. 18 Oct 1909
Mother-Biological*Bridget McCluskey b. Aug 1843, d. 1 Jan 1922
Family Lines
Sullivan Line
Last Edited=6 Jul 2026
Grave Marker of Rose C. Clark
     Rose C. Daley was born on 16 July 1879 at Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Daley and Bridget McCluskey. Rose C. Daley went by the nick-name of Rosie. Rose, age 1, appeared on the US Census of 1880 living at Exeter Old Road, West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania,in the household of her parents, Thomas and Bridget Daley.4 Rose, age 20, appeared on the US Census of 1900 living at 923 Tunkhannock Avenue, West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania,in the household of her parents, Thomas and Bridget Daley. She was a mender at the Woolen Mill.1 Rose, age 28, appeared on the US Census of 1910 living at 923 Union Street, West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania,in the household of her widowed mother, Bridget Daley. She worked as a forelady in a knitting mill.5 William and Rose's wedding announcement of 26 June 1912, reads:

Clark-Daley

At 9 o'clock this rooming in St. Cecilia's R. C. church at Pittston, Miss Rose C. Daley of West Pittston and William A. Clark of Wyoming, were joined in marriage with a nuptial mass by Rev. P. F. Quinnan. Miss Rose Bonner of Inkerman and & cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid and Joseph Gilroy of Pittston, was best man. The bride made a striking appearance in a bridal dress of white crepe melour trimmed in baby Irish Lace. She wore a. large white picture hat and carried bride roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid wore a white gown and picture hat and carried pink roses. The bride is a popular young woman of West Pittston and the groom is a member of company B, State Constabulary at Wyoming. During the Spanish American war he -was a sergeant in Co. A. 21st Regt U. S. A. and is a native of Philadelphia. Following the nuptials at the church. Company B formed a squad in front of the church and fired a salute In honor of the newly wedded pair. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Tunkhannoxk avenue. West Pittston, and was largely attended. They will spend their honeymoon at Atlantic City, and will be at home after July 6 on Monument avenue, Wyoming.




Rose C. Daley, age 32, married Major William Aloysious Clark, age 31 , son of Andrew J. Clark and Margaret Tracy, on 26 June 1912 at St. Cecillia's Roman Catholic Church, Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.6 As of 26 June 1912,her married name was Clark. Rose, age 40 years, and William, age 38 years, appeared on the US Census of 1920 on 781 28th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.7 In 1927 Rose and William lived at 298 Monument Avenue, Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1927 Pittston City Directory. William worked for the police.8 Rose, age 50 years, and William, age 48 years, appeared on the US Census of 1930 on 298 Moment Avenue, Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.9 Rose, age 60 years, and William, age 58 years, appeared on the US Census of 1940 on 298 Moment Avenue, Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.10 Rose, age 70 years, and William Clark, age 68 years, appeared on the US Census of 1950 at Apt 298, 164 Monument Avenue, Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.11 Rose C. Daley died on 10 July 1960 at 302 Laurel Street, Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, at age 80 of heart failure.3,12,13 Rose was buried on 13 July 1960 at Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.3,12

Compeller's Notes:
Birth: The 1880 and 1900 Censuses gives her birth date as 1879. Later on she uses 1882. Possibly a mistake, but one that is repeated twice, or possibly, an attempt to be slightly younger. I am using the 1879 date until I can find a birth record.

Children of Rose C. Daley and Major William Aloysious Clark

Citations

  1. Census Bureau. 1900 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2004.
  2. Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016.
  3. Department of Health, Record Group. Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2014.
  4. Census Bureau. 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
  5. Census Bureau. 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2006.
  6. Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 26 June 1912.
  7. Census Bureau. 1920 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
  8. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2011.
  9. Census Bureau. 1930 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2002.
  10. Census Bureau. 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2012.
  11. Census Bureau. 1950 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2022.
  12. Find-a-Grave. Online https://www.findagrave.com/
  13. Gravestone Inscription.