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Note: Reuther, Victor G. "The Brothers Reuther and the Story of the UAW: A Memoir." Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1976. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_G._Reuther" Obituary: James J. Maher, Detective James John Mahre (sic), retired senior inspector of detectives, died Monday in Sanai Hospital. He was 64. A native of Saginaw, he attended University of Detroit High School and took courses at a Wisconsin college and Highland Park Junior College while working at the Ford Motor Co. and selling real estate. He left the real estate business in 1928 to become a Detroit policeman. Five years later he became a detective, and in 1947 he was named an inspector and head of the holdup squad. Maher won 13 precinct citations and the commissioner's citation, the latter for his work in the Victor Reuther shooting case. Details of Victor Reuther case ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_G._Reuther ) He retired from the Police Department in 1953, after 25 years on the force, to re-enter the real estate business. He lived with his wife, Eleanor, at 24400 Schoolcraft, Livonia. He also is survived by a son, John James. Private services will be at 1 pm Wednesday. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery. James J. Maher A retired senior detective inspector in the Detroit Police Department, James J. Maher, 64, of 24400 Schoolcraft, Livonia, died Monday in Sinai Hospital. During his 25 years as a policeman, he won 13 precinct citations. He also was awarded the commissioner's citation for his work in the Vector Reuther shooting case. Born in Saginaw, he attended University of Detroit High School and later worked at the Ford Motor Co. He also attended Highland Park Junior College and sold real estate. He joined the Detroit Police force in 1928 and five years later became a detective. He was named an inspector and Head of the holdup squad in 1947. He retired in 1953 and returned to selling real estate. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor, and a son, John James. Private services were scheduled for 1 pm today, with burial in Parkview Cemetery. Census: 1930 census at Detroit, Wayne, MI shows: James J. Maher, 28, married at 25, b. MI, parents b. MI/MI, policeman; Eleanor G., 25, married at 21, b. MI, parents b. MI/MI, saleslady, selling dresses. Census: 1940 census at Detroit, MI shows James J. Maher, 37, b. MI, 1935 residence, same place, detective, police department; Eleanor, 35, b. MI; John, 5, b. MI Died: Cause of death: cerebral infarction, vascular hypertension. Informant Eleanor Maher. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
James married Eleanor C MCKENZIE on 31 Dec 1926 in Detroit, Wayne, MI. Eleanor (daughter of Collin J. MCKENZIE and Mildred FINK) was born on 15 Jan 1905 in MI; died on 1 Nov 1983 in Livingston, Wayne, MI; was buried on 2 Nov 1983 in Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Married: Marriage conducted by Joseph A. Vance, Pastor of 1st Pres. Church.
DNA: MKM Note: The 1889 Saginaw Directory shows Bridget Maher, at 719 Mason Street in East Saginaw, and James G. Maher as a boarder at the same address. James' occupation is shown as a Clerk at Anderson Brothers. Mason Street is the address listed for the family in the 1880 census. Note: The 1890 Saginaw Directory shows Bridget Maher, at 721 Meredith Street in Saginaw, and James G. Maher as a boarder at the same address. James' occupation is shown as a Clerk at Anderson Brothers. Note: Saginaw Men In Demand Two Well Known Young Busness (sic) Men Have Been Captured for Outside Concerns Saginaw men are in demand in the outside business world, as well as a home and sometimes they feel compelled to yield to the alluring offers made them. This has happened to W. E. English and James G. Maher, two well known employes of the Barie Dry Goods company, who will sever relations with that concern to enter upon careers elsewhere about the beginning of the new year. Mr. English, who has been in charge of a department in the Saginaw house, will go to the Taylor Carpet company, Indianapolis, and will be in charge of drapery, furnishing and contract decorating department of that firm, which is considered a splendid opportunity. Mr. Mahar (sic), who has been for some years in the whole sale department of the Saginaw firm, and also secretary to William Barie, junior, will take up a similar line of work in the wholesale Krolich house at Detroit. Both men regret for personal reasons that they are leaving Saginaw, but they could not afford to decline the opportunities offered them for advancement financially and otherwise. Census: 1910 census at Detroit, Wayne, MI shows: James G., 39, married 15 years, b. MI, parents b. IRELAND/IRELAND; manufacturer of childrens dresses; Sophia, 37, married 15 years, children born/living, 3/2, b. MI, parents b. GERMANY/GERMANY; Margaret, 14, b. MI; James 7, b. MI. Census: 1920 census at Detroit, Wayne, MI shows: James G. 48, b. MI, parents b. IRELAND/IRELAND, garment manufacturer; Sophia, 48, b. MI, parents b. GERMANY/GERMANY, Margaret M., 23, b. MI, social service, government; James, 17, b. MI. Census: 1930 census at Detroit, Wayne, MI shows: James G. age 58, age 22 at marriage, born MI, parents born IRELAND/IRELAND, occupation Executive at D.S.R; Sophia, age 56, age 23 at marriage (sic), b. MI, parents born GERMANY/GERMANY. They are listed at 2680 Glendale Avenue. Their daughter Margaret and her family are listed at 2682 Glendale Avenue. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
James married Sophia Maria Fredrica TECHENTIEN on 20 Jun 1894 in Saginaw, Saginaw, MI. Sophia (daughter of Christian TECHENTIEN and Mary SUHR) was born on 1 Sep 1872 in Saginaw, Saginaw, MI; died on 7 May 1951 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 10 May 1951 in Calvary Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Obituary: Saginaw News, 5/9/1951 Mrs. Sophie Maher, Minneapolis, Minnesota - Former resident of Saginaw, passed away Monday at Minneapolis, Minn. She was the widow of James G. Mahar. Surviving are one daughter and one son: Mrs. W.J. McGoldrick, Minneapolis, Minn.: James J. Maher, Detroit. Funeral service will take place at 8 am Thursday at St. Mary's Cathedral. Msgr. Felix Vogt will officiate, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends will meet at 8:30 pm Wednesday at the Frazee Funeral Home to recite the Rosary. Died: Church death record list's her parents as John Strong and Mary James which is incorrect. It list's her age as 84, which would make her birth year as 1867, which is incorrect. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Married: From a newspaper clipping on the marriage of James and Sophie: A June Wedding Miss Sophia Techentine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Techentine, was united in marriage yesterday morning at St. Mary's church by Rev. Fr. Dalton with James Maher, in the presence of immediate friends and relatives. Miss Carrie Herm acted as bridemaid and Paul Besner as best man. In the evening a reception was held at the residence of the newly-wedded couple, 719 Meredith street, where they have gone housekeeping, which was largely attended. The groom is a trusted employee in the wholesale department of Wm. Barie & Son and the bride is one of Saginaw's most esteemed young ladies.
Census: 1880 census at East Saginaw, Saginaw, MI shows: John Maher, 34, b. IRELAND, parents b. IRELAND, plasterer; Bridget, 30, b. IRELAND, parents b. IRELAND; James G., 9 and Bridget Maher, 79, city poor, b. IRELAND, parents b. IRELAND. Obituary: Passed Away John Mahar, residing at 719 Mason Street died last evening of inflammation of the bowels, aged 39 years. The deceased has been a resident of this city for the past 24 years, was a stone mason by trade, and leaves a wife and one child. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. Saginaw Courier 6/21/1885 The funeral of the late John Mahar will be held at St. Mary's Church this morning at 8 o'clock. Saginaw Courier 6/23/1885 At 8:30 am on Sunday occurred the funeral of the late John Mahar. Services were held at St. Mary's Church, and many sorrowing friends were in attendence. Died: Cause of death, Inflamation of lung. Parents listed as unknown. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
John married Bridget HENDRICK on 10 Aug 1869 in Saginaw, Saginaw, MI. Bridget (daughter of Gervase HENDRICK and Mary Ellen FOLEY) was born on 29 May 1840 in Ballyvroge, Co. Wexford, IRELAND; died on 16 Nov 1925 in St. Joseph's Retreat, Dearborn, Wayne, MI; was buried on 19 Nov 1925 in Calvary Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Note: The 1889 Saginaw Directory shows Bridget Maher, at 719 Mason Street in East Saginaw, and James G. Maher as a boarder at the same address. James' occupation is shown as a Clerk at Anderson Brothers. Mason Street is the address listed for the family in the 1880 census. Note: The 1890 Saginaw Directory shows Bridget Maher, at 721 Meredith Street in Saginaw, and James G. Maher as a boarder at the same address. James' occupation is shown as a Clerk at Anderson Brothers. Census: 1900 census at Saginaw, Saginaw, MI shows: at 719 Meredith Street, Bridget Mahar, b. May 1846, 54, widow, married 16 years, b. IRELAND, parents b. IRELAND. Census: 1910 census at Saginaw, Saginaw, MI shows: Bridget Maher, 69 widow, 1 child born / 1 child living, b. IRELAND, parents b. IRELAND/IRELAND, immigrated looks like 1864. Died: Cause of death listed as Hypastatic Pneumonia and secondary cause, old age. St. Joseph's Retreat was a private mental hospital established by the Daughters of Charity. The institution was closed in 1962, Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
DNA: MKM Note: Charles lost his left arm in a wood cutting accident. Census: 1870 census at East Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI shows: Chas Tachimtins, 33, occupation, teaming, b. Mecklenburg; Mary, 29, b. Mecklenburg; Emma, 9, b. MI; Lena, 5, b. MI; Nellie, 3, b. MI; Frank, 6/12, b. MI and Fred Suhr, 22, laborer, b. Mecklenburg. Census: 1880 census at East Saginaw, Saginaw, MI shows: Carl Techentin, 41, school janitor, b. Mecklenburg, parents b. Mecklenburg/Mecklenburg; Mary, 40, b. Mecklenburg, parents b. Mecklenburg/Mecklenburg; children, all b. MI: Emma, 19; Lena, 15; Nelly, 13; George, 11; Sophia, 8; Maria, 5. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Christian married Mary SUHR on 14 Aug 1859. Mary (daughter of Charles SUHR and Sophia SABUHR) was born on 13 Oct 1840 in Mecklenburg, GERMANY; died on 18 Feb 1910 in Burt, Saginaw, MI; was buried on 22 Feb 1910 in Brady Hill Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: A story is told of Mary who would yell at neighbor children who were teasing George, 'Why do you treat my Georgie so, the only boy I got.' DNA: MKM Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Died: Cause of death, apoplexy.
John married Bridget WILLIAMS in 1832 in County Tipperary, IRELAND. Bridget was born in 1801 in County Tipperary, IRELAND; died on 24 Feb 1887 in Saginaw, Saginaw, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Census: Listed next to John and Bridget Maher. Maher, Bridget, F, 79, City Poor, cannot read, cannot write, born Ire, parents Ire/Ire. Obituary: Saginaw Courier 2/25/1887 Mrs. Bridget Maher died at St. Mary's Hospital yesterday afternoon. Saginaw Courier 2/26/1887 The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Mahar will take place at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Mary's Church.
Birth: Birth calculated from age at death, 61 years DNA: MKM
Gervase married Mary Ellen FOLEY about 1833. Mary (daughter of Jacob FOLEY and Margaret DILLON) was born on 22 Jul 1805 in New Ross, Co. Wexford, IRELAND; was christened on 23 Jul 1805 in Saints Mary & Michael's Parish, New Ross, Co. Wexford, IRELAND; died on 1 Mar 1888 in Saginaw, Saginaw, MI; was buried on 3 Mar 1888 in Calvary Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Baptismal sponsors were John Doyle and Anna Brien. DNA: MKM Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Charles + Sophia SABUHR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]