Mary J. Brophy
about 1852–
Massachusetts, United States
The Life Summary of Mary J.
Mary J. Brophy was born about 1852, in Massachusetts, United States as the daughter of Thomas Brophy and Catharine. She married William Monteith on 19 September 1866, in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 daughters.
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Family Time Line
William Monteith
1848–
Mary J. Brophy
1852–
Marriage: 19 September 1866
Catherine Mary Monteith
1874–
Rachel Monteith
1874–
Annie Adeline Monteith
1876–
Spouse and Children
1848–Male
1852–Female
Children
(3)
1874–Female
1874–Female
1876–Female
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1863
Age 11
1863
Age 11
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 11
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 11
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
1886
Age 34
1886
Age 34
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Bróithe ‘descendant of Bróth’, a personal name or byname of unknown origin. Also Anglicized as Broy.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Broy
Bruffey
Bruffy
Sources (9)
- Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89Q1-VSCG?cc=2061550&wc=Q4D3-ZNP%3A353350401%2C353366201%2C354814301
- Mary in entry for Robert Francis Monteith and Maude Olin Appleton, "Rhode Island Marriages, 1724-1916"
- Mary Brophy in entry for Robert Francis Monteith and Maude Olin Appleton, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
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