I'm searching for more information regarding the Castle(s) family of
Wicklow, Ireland. The family immigrated to Newark, New Jersey during the
1880s. I would be interested in sharing notes with relatives in the United
States or abroad. Thank you for your assistance.
Bob Castle
Here's what I know......let me know if this sounds familiar....
Generation No. 1
1. WILLIAM CASTLES was born in Ireland (estimated birth date between
1825-1845), and died in Ireland. He married MARY DELAHUNT. She was born in
Ireland (estimated birth date between 1825-1845), and died in Ireland.
Children of WILLIAM CASTLES and MARY DELAHUNT are:
i. JOHN CASTLE, b. Ireland; d. Abt. 1937, Newark, New Jersey.
ii. SYLVESTER CASTLE, b. Ireland; d. Abt. 1940, Newark, New Jersey.
iii. MARGARET CASTLE, b. May 15, 1867, Ireland; d. April 16, 1938, Newark,
New Jersey.
iv. WILLIAM CASTLES, b. Abt. 1863, County Wicklow, Ireland; d. June 16,
1926, Newark, NJ
v. PETER CASTLE, b. Abt. 1865, Ireland; d. February 25, 1929, Newark, New
Jersey
vi. MARY CASTLE, b. June 1, 1864, Ballincarry, Dunganstown, Wicklow,
Ireland.
Generation No. 2
2. MARGARET CASTLE (WILLIAM CASTLES) was born May 15, 1867 in Ireland, and
died April 16, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey. She married HUGH KILLEEN. He
died March 15, 1913 in Newark, New Jersey.
Children of MARGARET CASTLE and HUGH KILLEEN are:
i. MARY "MOLLY" KILLEEN, b. November 8, 1892, Newark, New Jersey.
ii. JOHN JACK KILLEEN.
iii. WILLIAM "BILLY" KILLEEN, b. February 28, 1895, Newark, New Jersey; d.
June 1977.
3. WILLIAM CASTLES (WILLIAM) was born Abt. 1863 in County Wicklow, Ireland,
at the foot of Castletimon Hill, immigrated to the U.S. in 1880, and died
June 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey. He married ELIZABETH BEATRICE O'NEILL
February 18, 1901 in St. Mary's, Help of Christian's Catholic Church,
daughter of MARTIN O'NEILL and MARY DOOGE. She was born October 8, 1865 in
County Wicklow, Town Ballindreau, Ireland, and died October 11, 1932 in
Newark, New Jersey.
Children of WILLIAM CASTLES and ELIZABETH O'NEILL are:
i. WILLIAM PETER CASTLE, b. January 10, 1902, Newark, NJ; d. May 16, 1975,
Belleville, NJ
Married Anna Cummings
ii. JOHN JOSEPH CASTLE, b. Abt. 1903, Newark, NJ; d. December 17, 1914,
Newark, NJ
iii. MARTIN PATRICK CASTLE, b. Abt. 1906, Newark, NJ; d. Bet. 1940 - 1945,
WWII, at Sea.
4. PETER CASTLE (WILLIAM CASTLES) was born Abt. 1865 in Ireland, and died
February 25, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey. He married MARY O'CONNOR January
9, 1887 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Newark, New Jersey. She was born
Abt. 1864 in England, and died February 23, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey.
Children of PETER CASTLE and MARY O'CONNOR are:
i. ? CASTLE (DIED YOUNG).
ii. MARY CASTLE, b. 1888, Newark, New Jersey; d. February 15, 1953, Newark,
New Jersey.
iii. MARGARET CASTLE, b. October 17, 1891, Newark, New Jersey; d. July 11,
1893, Newark,NJ
iv. HELEN VERONICA CASTLE, b. September 26, 1893, Newark, New Jersey; d.
May 1974, West Palm Beach, Florida; Married ? CUMMINGS.
v. ELIZA CASTLE, b. Abt. January 1896, Newark, NJ d. July 30, 1897, Newark,
New Jersey.
vi. PETER CASTLE, b. December 7, 1897, Newark, New Jersey.
vii. SYLVESTER CASTLE, b. 1899, Newark, New Jersey; d. May 21, 1914,
Newark, New Jersey.
viii. FRANCES CLARE CASTLE, b. March 18, 1904, Newark, New Jersey; d.
October 10, 1990, New Jersey; Married VALENTINE OBERICH; b. January 14,
1905; d. June 1987.