Thomas Francis Grady

     Thomas Francis Grady was born on 8 July 1880 at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.^2,1 He was the son of Michael Grady and Jane McCartney.

Thomas was enumerated with Michael Grady on the census of 1 June 1900 at Fell Twp, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, as Thomas Grady. He is a single white male enumerated as a son born July 1880 in Pennsylvania. He was 19 years old on his last birthday. Both of his parents were born in England and he works as a coal laborer.^3,4

Thomas Francis Grady married Mary Havey, daughter of Thomas Havey and Ann Breslin, on 14 April 1903 at St Mary's Church, Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.¹



The following appeared in the Scranton paper: Charming wedding solemnized at St Mary's church this morning by Rev. Father McAndrew.
Following the passing of the Lenten season came a pretty marriage which was solemnized at St. Mary's Church this morning when in the prescence of a large coterie of friends and relatives, Miss Mary A. Havey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Havey of East Jackson Street, was united by the bonds of matrimony to Thomas F Grady, a popular and well known man from Carbondale.
At the altar the couple was met by Father McAndrew who according to the ritual of the church tied the nupital knot and bestowed his blessing upon their union. The bride was prettily gowned in a becoming creation of fawn colored crepe de chene with applique trimming and carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Conahan, a near friend of the bride. She was gowned in a creation of tan crepe de chene with applique trimmings of similiar shade and carried red roses. Hugh Sweeney of this city served in the capacity of groomsman.
Following the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride where a reception was held and congratulations poured upon the newly married couple.
Mr and Mrs Grady start life with a large number of useful and pretty gifts that were presented by friends.
Following the reception a wedding dinner was served and nearly a hundred guest partook of the seasons choice. Following the dinner Mr and Mrs Grady departed on their honeymoon trip. They will visit several points of interest along the coast and spend several days in New York and Philadelphia. Upon their return they will make their home in a newly furnished home which the groom has built for his bride.
Mr Grady is the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Grady of Carbondale, where he has resided the greater part of his life. He holds a position of much responsibility and at present is serving as a school director in the city of Carbondale.⁵

Thomas Francis Grady is head of household on the census of 15 April 1910 at Fell Twp, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, as Thomas Grady. Thomas is listed as a white male aged 29 years. He has been married 5 years and works as a miner in a coal mine. He was born in Pennsylvania and his father was born in Ireland and his mother in England. He was not out of work during the census year and owns his own home with a mortgage. He reads and writes English. Enumerated with him were Mary Havey, Marie E. Grady, Esther Grady, Joseph Grady, Blanch Grady and Charles McCartney.⁶

Thomas Francis Grady registered for the World War 1 draft on 12 Sep 1918 while residing at Midland, Simpson, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania reporting that he was employed by the Delaware and Hudson Co.

Thomas Francis Grady is head of household on the census of 12 January 1920 at Fell Township, Simpson, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, as Thomas Grady. He is a married white male and owns his home free of mortgage. He is 38 years old and was born in Pennsylvania. His father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother was born in Scotland. He is an assistant foreman in a coal mine. Enumerated with him were Mary Havey, Marie E. Grady, Esther Grady, Joseph Grady, Thomas Grady and Loretta Grady.⁷

Thomas is head of household on the census of 14 April 1930 at New York City, New York County, New York, as Thomas Grady. He is a 48 year old white male and was 23 years old at his first marriage. He rents for $90 and can read and write. He was born in Pennsylvania and both parents were born in the United States. He is employed as a guard for a bank. Enumerated with him were Loretta Grady, Mary Havey, Marie E. Grady, Esther Grady, Joseph Grady, Blanch Grady and Thomas Grady.⁸

On the 30th of May 1930, William Grady makes reference in a letter to his son, Joe, about his son's visit to Carbondale. The quote is: Well I hope you had a good time in Carbondale and enjoyed it.⁹

Neil McHugh writes: He was a coal miner in early youth (10 years): he picked coal and was given the morning off to be confirmed and then returned to the mine in the afternoon. Despite these humble beginings he became Constable of Simpson 1927, 1928, Squire (JP), and Superintendent of Schools. He was a man who never said much in his latter years was very decisive and a dedicated Philadelphia Phillies fan.¹⁰

Thomas Francis Grady died circa 1956 at Bellvue Hospital, New York City, New York County, New York.¹⁰