Bernard A. Brady

     Bernard A. Brady was born circa September 1875 at New Jersey.² He was the son of John Arthur Brady Sr. and Isabella McCormick.

Bernard was enumerated with John Arthur Brady Sr. on the census of 5 June 1880 at Mineral Twp, Cherokee County, Kansas, as Bernard Brady. Bernard is listed as a 4 year old white male. He was born in New Jersey and both of his parents were born in Scotland.³

Bernard was enumerated with John Arthur Brady Sr. on the census of 1 March 1885 at Mineral Twp., Cherokee County, Kansas, as Bernard Brady. He is a 9 year old single white male born in New Jersey. He came from Pennsylvania to Kansas.⁴ Bernard A. Brady was the godparent at the baptism of Barbara Brady on 29 March 1899 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas; (Mrs. J. E. Ferns is the godmother).⁵

Bernard was enumerated with John Arthur Brady Sr. on the census of 1 June 1900 at Mineral Twp, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, as Bernard Brady. Bernard is a 24 year old white male born in New Jersey. He was born Sept 1875 and both of his parents were born in Scotland. He works as a coal miner.⁶

Bernard A. Brady married Marie Price on 28 October 1903 at St. Bridget's, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, other participants were John Arthur Brady.⁷
The following appeared in the Scammon paper: Mr Bernard Brady and Miss Mary Price were united in marriage at St Bridget's Church Wednesday morning, Rev. Herly officiating. Mr. Brady is a well known young man of this place and has a splendid reputation among the miners of this district. His bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Price, one of Cherokee counties properous farmers, who live a mile south of this city. The miner extends congratulations.⁸
The following appeared in the local paper: Married at St. Bridget's church, Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, Mr. Bernard Brady and Miss Marie Price. Rev. Father Hurley, officiating. Miss Sadie Price acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Tom Brady as groomsman while Miss Mollie McMahon and Mr. Joe Price were attendants. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the future home of the newly married couple where a magnifcant wedding breakfast was served. The bride and bridesmaid were most beautifully gowned in cream silk etemine, trimmed in pearls, ribbon and chiffon, while the groom and groomsman wore the customary black. In the evening the band from town serenaded the happy-young couple, and chivari boys were also there. The groom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs Jno. Brady, an industrious well esteemed young man.⁹

Bernard was enumerated with John Arthur Brady Sr. on the census of 1 March 1905 at Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, as Bernard Brady. Her is a 28 year old white male born in Kansas. He is a coal miner.¹⁰
The following appeared in the Scammon paper dated 20 Sep 1907: Mr. John Fern and Barney Brady spent 4 days last week at Oswego, fishing. They report a good time and plenty of fish.¹¹ Bernard A. Brady was a coal miner in May 1910 at Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas.¹² Bernard A. Brady was head of household in the 1910 US Census of Mineral Twp, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, with Paul Brady and Marie Price in the same household.¹³ The 1920 census indicates Bernard's children, Paul, Mary and Frances are living with their Grandparents, James and Catherine Price, in Scammon.¹⁴ Bernard A. Brady was widowed by the death of Marie Price on 5 January 1920 in Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas.
The following appeared in the Scammon paper dated 31 Dec 1925: Barney Brady of Weir, and daughters Mary and Frances of Joplin spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. P.T. Price and family.¹⁵

Bernard A. Brady married Nell Shaw on 10 November 1930 at St. Bridget's, Scammon, Cherokee, Kansas. Mrs Nell Shaw of Coal Vallery and Mr. Bernard Brady were married at the Catholic parsonage in Scammon Monday morning, Nov. 19, Rev Rather O'Leary officiating. The bride has lived in Coal Valley most of her life and formerly taught school there. She is well know and popular, and has taken an active part insocial and civic activities of the community. Mr. Brady is a well know farmer who has lived in the community of Weir and Scammon many years, and is held in high esteem by a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Brady left for a trip to Oklahoma following the ceremony, and will be at home to their friends after Nov. 15th. They will make their home on Mr. Brady's farm 2 miles east and1\2 mile south of Weir.¹⁶
The Scammon News Herald reports 10 Apr 1931: Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Brady motored to Joplin Wednesday and brought Miss Frances Brady to spend the Easter vacation at home.¹⁷
From the Scammon paper dated 5 Feb 1932: Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Brady and children, Phyliss and Bernard, and Hugh Harrigan motored to Oswego Sunday afternoon.¹⁸

Bernard A. Brady died in 1959 at Weir, Cherokee County, Kansas.¹⁹ He was buried in 1959 at St Bridget's Cemetery, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas.²⁰