Person:John McAuley (3)

Based on birth place of his siblings, it appears his parents moved the McAuley family from New York to Pennsylvania when he 3 yrs old.

On 5 June 1861 he enlisted in Co. F Ohio 4th Regiment, and mustered out on 21 Jun 1864.

In 1870 John, Abby and family lived with Abby's parents in Canton, Mahoning County, Ohio. In 1880 they lived in Austintown, Mahoning County, Ohio, and in 1910 they lived in Manhattan, New York. In 1870, 1880 he was a painter and in 1910 an artist.

"McAuley, John K. Artist and carriage painter, active in Canton (Stark) from 1888 or earlier to about 1895. He was the father of Charles Raymond Mcauley."

 Source: Artists in Ohio, 1787-1900: a biographical dictionary, Issue 6530

Obituaries

TO BURY VETERAN BESIDE COMRADES -- Son Ships Body of John K. McAuley, Former Canonian, Here From New York.
  That he may be buried beside his comrades, Company F., Fourth O. V. I. with  whom he fought in the Civil war, the body of John K. McAuley, former Cantonioan who died in New York Friday, will be brought here Tuesday, according to a telegram received Sunday by Dr. George Cock, 351 Columbus avenue, a member of Company F.  The message was from C.R.McAuely, a son, who is well-known as a cartoonist for the New York World.  The body will be placed in vault here until Mrs. McAuley's arrival.
   Mr. McAuley was a painter in the employ of the street railway while in Canton.  When he went to New York he changed his work and became known as an artist.
   He was one of the first in Canton to answer President Lincoln's call for volunteers.  He served for three years in Company F. and later enlisted in a regiment of cavalry, serving until the close of the war.
Source: Canton Repository, Monday, March 11, 1912, pg 1
             

MILITARY BURIAL FOR J.K. McAULEY -- Body of Former Cantoniah,to Arrive Here Today from New York City.

   A military burial on Deporation (sic) day probably will be arranged for John K. McAuley, of New York, former Cantonioan and member of Company F, Fourth O.V,I. who died Friday night at his home,56 Morningside avenue, from bronchial pneumonia.
   The body will arrive here Tuesday afternoon from New York, and will be viewed by friends at the Seesholts undertaking establishment this evening and Wednesday morning.
  The body will be placed in the receiving vault at Westlawn cemetery.  Charles R. McAuley, the son, who was formerly connected with the Repository and is now cartoonist for the New York World and president of the New York Press club, will be here for the services.
 Source: Canton Repository, Tuesday, March 12, 1912, pg 12.

TO HOLD FUNERAL OF FORMER CANTONIOAN --

   The funeral for the late John K. McAuley, formerly of Canton, who died in New York city, March 8, and whose body was brought to Canton and placed in a vault in Westlawn cemetery, will be held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Services will be held at the grave by the Christian Science church.
    Mrs. McAuley, wife of the deceased, arrived from New York for the funeral, and is staying at the home of Dr. George B. Cock, 21 Columbus avenue.  All members of the Fourth Ohio, in which Mr. McAuley served in the Civil war, have been invited to attend the services.
Source: Canton Repository, Saturday, May 25, 1912, pg 4.

Canton Repository paper Monday, March 11, 1912 pg 1

Canton Repository paper, Tuesday March 12, 1912

Canton Repository paper, Saturday, May 25, 1912 pg 4

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Cemetery Records.

   Sec Z lot 434 grave 1, with wife, son, daughter, son in law & grandson. moved here from Sec Y lot 366

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Obituary, in Canton Repository.

   Monday, March 11, 1912, pg 1. Tuesday, March 12, 1912, pg 12. Saturday, May 25, 1912, pg 4.

3. ↑ Online Italian NYC vital index.
4. ↑ Daniel Burry probate of estate no. 2214, Stark County, OH.

   "We, the undersigned, heirs at law of Daniel Burry, do hereby waive the issue and service of notice of the pendency fo written petitions for sale of property herein described, and consent to sale of same as herein prayed for
   Caroline Strouse
   Charles Hoover James Hoover minor heirs
   John Hoover guard'n of minor heirs
   Sophia Young
   Abbie McCauley
   Catherine A. Meyer executirx of Joseph Neyer ____ by Day Lynch her attorney.
   
   Application for Letters of Administration
   "Peter Housel, being duly sown, says that Daniel Burry a resident of Canton in said County, died on or about the 4th day of Jan A.D. 1884 and that there is not to the knowledge of this affiant any last Will and Testament of said decendent: that the said Daniel Burry died, leaving the following persons his only heirs at law
   
   Abbie A. McCauley daughter Canton
   Caroline Strouse daughter Cornersburgh
   Sophia Young daughter Cornersburgh
   and heirs of Mrs. Hoover grandchildren Cornersburgh
   ...personal property at about $100
   ...real estate about $3000
   ...total $2900
   
   Unsigned and not dated because on Jun 26 1885 Peter Housel died.
   
   In Dec 1885 A. Housel filled another Application for Letters of Administration for Daniel Burry listing...
   Caroline Strouse Cornersburg Ohio
   Sophia Young Canton Ohio
   Abbie McCaule Unknown
   John M. Hoover Cornersburg O, guardian of John & Davide Hoover, minors over 15 years of age.
   
   Personal propery $1500
   
   Feb 10 - March 14 1885 3 tracts of real estate were offered for sale; 1st trace parts of NE1/4 Sec 16 SE !/4 Sec 9 including a dwelling house, valued at $800; 2nd tract: part of NE 1/4 Sec 16 SE 1/4 Sec. 9 including a dwelling house, valued at $1309; 3rd tract: NE 1/4 Sec 16 to the corner of a certain tract conveyed by Mr. Burry to a Mr. Strouse, valued at $150.

5. ↑ U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1851-1865..

   Enlisted in Co. F Ohio 4th Regiment on 5 June 1861. Mustered out on 21 Jun 1864

6. ↑ 1850 8 yrs.; 1870 26 yrs.; 1880 36 yrs,; 1910 65; 1912 66 yrs.