Birth | June 7, 1889 37 31 Text: Birth Date: 7 Jun 1889
From 1930 census:
Birthplace: Illinois |
Military | United States Navy, World War II Publication: Unknown Peoria newspaper. |
Birth of a brother | William Andrew “Bill” Crowley Sr October 29, 1889 (Age 4 months) |
Birth of a sister | Julia Crowley March 19, 1891 (Age 21 months) |
Death of a sister | Julia Crowley 1891 (Age 18 months) |
Birth of a brother | Michael Bartholomew Jeremiah “Mike” Crowley May 15, 1892 (Age 2 years) |
Birth of a sister | Maria Johanna “Ri” Crowley December 5, 1893 (Age 4 years) |
Birth of a sister | Loretto Bridget “Etta” Crowley December 6, 1895 (Age 6 years) |
Birth of a brother | Maurice Crowley 1896 (Age 6 years) |
Death of a brother | Maurice Crowley 1896 (Age 6 years) |
Birth of a sister | Julia Crowley 1898 (Age 8 years) |
Death of a sister | Julia Crowley 1898 (Age 8 years) |
Death of a father | Jeremiah Joseph “Jerry” Crowley March 29, 1903 (Age 13 years) |
Occupation | Reporter 1910 (Age 20 years)Corporation: Newspaper |
Occupation | Plumber and Steam Fitter 1916 (Age 26 years)Corporation: Crowley Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Sewering Publication: Unknown Peoria newspaper. |
Marriage | Theodosia Ruth “Theo” Conners — View this family November 23, 1920 – 9:30 am (Age 31 years) |
Occupation | Employee 1920 (Age 30 years)Corporation: Union Central Life Insurance Company Publication: Unknown Peoria newspaper. |
Birth of a daughter #1 | Kathleen Emma “Kath” Crowley September 21, 1921 (Age 32 years) |
Death of a mother | Catharine Josephine “Kate” Dinan October 21, 1937 (Age 48 years) Cause: Heart attack after a fall Text: Kate's obituary listed her place of death but gives the date as 23 oct 1937. Text: At age 80, Grandma fell coming out of their [her sister Ellie's daughters, Mary and Margaret Healy's)bathroom, and broke her hip. While trying to walk again, she died from a heart attack. |
Occupation | Illinois State Representative for seven terms. 1947 (Age 57 years)Corporation: State of Illinois Publication: http://www.uis.edu/archives/memoirs/KENNEDYLvI.pdf |
Death of a wife | Theodosia Ruth “Theo” Conners September 10, 1955 (Age 66 years) |
Death | July 28, 1960 (Age 71 years) |
Family with parents |
father |
Jeremiah Joseph “Jerry” Crowley Birth: January 12, 1852 31 — Monard, Whitechurch Parish, County Cork, Munster, Ireland Death: March 29, 1903 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
mother |
Catharine Josephine “Kate” Dinan Birth: November 11, 1857 27 — Carrignavar, Dunbulloge Parish, County Cork, Munster, Ireland Death: October 21, 1937 — 109 North Perry Ave, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
Marriage: April 24, 1883 — St. Patrick's Church, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
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10 months elder sister |
Bridget Crowley Birth: March 6, 1884 32 26 Death: March 6, 1884 |
16 months elder brother |
Timothy Crowley Birth: July 19, 1885 33 27 Death: May 12, 1886 |
16 months elder brother |
John Joseph Crowley Birth: November 20, 1886 34 29 Death: June 5, 1888 |
3 years himself |
Leo Dennis Crowley Birth: June 7, 1889 37 31 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Death: July 28, 1960 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
5 months younger brother |
William Andrew “Bill” Crowley Sr Birth: October 29, 1889 37 31 — Peoria County, Illinois, USA Death: January 10, 1975 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
17 months younger sister |
Julia Crowley Birth: March 19, 1891 39 33 Death: 1891 |
14 months younger brother |
Michael Bartholomew Jeremiah “Mike” Crowley Birth: May 15, 1892 40 34 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Death: April 23, 1975 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
19 months younger sister |
Maria Johanna “Ri” Crowley Birth: December 5, 1893 41 36 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Death: October 15, 1994 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
2 years younger sister |
Loretto Bridget “Etta” Crowley Birth: December 6, 1895 43 38 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Death: March 2, 1979 — Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA |
13 months younger brother |
Maurice Crowley Birth: 1896 43 38 Death: 1896 |
3 years younger sister |
Julia Crowley Birth: 1898 45 40 Death: 1898 |
Family with Theodosia Ruth “Theo” Conners |
himself |
Leo Dennis Crowley Birth: June 7, 1889 37 31 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Death: July 28, 1960 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
wife |
Theodosia Ruth “Theo” Conners Birth: January 1, 1891 27 27 Death: September 10, 1955 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
Marriage: November 23, 1920 — St. Mark's Church, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
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10 months daughter |
Kathleen Emma “Kath” Crowley Birth: September 21, 1921 32 30 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Death: March 3, 1974 — Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA |
Birth | Military: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record Text: Birth Date: 7 Jun 1889
From 1930 census:
Birthplace: Illinois |
Military | Article: Crowley Enlists in Army of Benedicts Publication: Unknown Peoria newspaper. |
Occupation | 1910 US Census: Illinois, Peoria, Ward 6, page 3B |
Occupation | Article: Crowley Enlists in Army of Benedicts Publication: Unknown Peoria newspaper. |
Occupation | Article: Crowley Enlists in Army of Benedicts Publication: Unknown Peoria newspaper. |
Occupation | Memoir: Leland J. Kennedy, vol. 1 Publication: http://www.uis.edu/archives/memoirs/KENNEDYLvI.pdf |
Note | Oral History: Daniel J. Crowley |
Note | Memoir: Leland J. Kennedy, vol. 1 Publication: http://www.uis.edu/archives/memoirs/KENNEDYLvI.pdf |
Note | Memoir: Robert L. Burhans Publication: http://www.uis.edu/archives/memoirs/BURHANS.pdf |
Source | 1930 US Census: Illinois, Peoria, Peoria, page 6B Text: Name: Leo D Crowley
Home in 1930: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois
Age: 40
Estimated birth year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Theodosia R
Race: White
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Leo D Crowley 40
Theodosia R Crowley 38
Kathleen E Crowley 8 |
Source | Military: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record Text: Name: Leo D Crowley
City: Peoria
County: Peoria
State: Illinois
Birthplace: Illinois
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1889
Race: Caucasian
Roll: 1614437
DraftBoard: 1 World War I Draft Card - Ague, Lloyd Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Ball, Colbert Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Blumb, Andrew Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Blust, John Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Broyhill, Chester Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Broyhill, Ira Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Capitelli, Harry Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Crowley, Leo Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Crowley, Michael Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Crowley, William Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Haungs, Arthur Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Kratzert, Edward Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Kratzert, Emil Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Kratzert, Valentine Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Kratzert, William Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Lariviere, Charles Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Ley, Bernard Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Ley, John Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Marcussen, Arthur Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Marquess, Clarance Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Marquess, Clinton Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Marquess, Dewey Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Marquess, Kelsie Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Marquess, Otto Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Ohlemiller, Howard Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Rahm, George Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Ryan, Collum Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Saupe, Harry Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Schneblin, Charles Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Soener, Reynold Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Staebler, Emil Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Wolschlag, George Type: Document World War I Draft Card - Bert Fleigle Type: Document Note: Source Information:
Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls.
Description:
This database contains an index and images of World War I draft registration cards completed by approximately 24 million men living in the U.S. in 1917 and 1918. Information that may be found for an individual includes: name, place of residence, date and place of birth, race, country of citizenship, occupation, and employer. |
Source | 1910 US Census: Illinois, Peoria, Ward 6, page 3B Text: Name: Leo D Crowley
Age in 1910: 21
Estimated birth year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Mother's name: Catherine
Mother's Birth Place: Ireland
Home in 1910: Peoria Ward 6, Peoria, Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Catherine Crowley 49
Leo D Crowley 21
William Crowley 19
Micheal B Crowley 17
Maria Crowley 16
Doretta Crowley 14
John F Crowley 48
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Note | Dan Crowley said that a lot of Uncle Leo's votes "came from the cemetery." |
Note | Leland J. Kennedy, an Illinois Representative from 1947-1955 and 1963-1975, mentioned Uncle Leo in his Oral History:
Q: Back in 1947 did you find any particular blocs? Was there a division between...
A: I didnt find it that way. The much-heralded West Side Bloc, that was there. Of course I guess there was the Republican bloc and the Democratic bloc. But they had such a tremendous majority, I think they were--when you have eight or ten--it might have been more than that. I'm going to see if I can give you that. It might make an interesting part of the interview.
Q. Alright sir.
(taping stopped for search in Blue Book, then resumed)
A: Eighty to sixty-five. I didn't think it was that bad. I go down the list here. Hubert Considine who was a Democrat was the first chairman with me. Leo Crowley from Peoria, a Republican, was quite vocal.
Q: Oh? Quite vocal in what way?
A: Well about every way. (chuckles)
Q: Oh really?
A: I mean he liked to talk, he was an attorney and he was a good talker. Kind of a firebrand and I think he--well he was just a-- made an interesting talk, was a good man. |
Note | Robert L. Burhans, Illinois State Representative from 1948-1966, described his views of Leo Crowley in his oral memoir in 1987. Some quotes:
"Well there is nothing good I can say about the man. And since his daughter and his wife are now dead, I have no compuction about saying that he had a reputation for taking money...But Crowley was an excellent flamboyant orator, and he had a sharp tongue. Drank too much. Didn't pay his bills. And perhaps I would dignify him too much if I would say that he was a complete rascal and unprincipled scamp. (laughter)"
"I will tell you he earned my undying enmity. It's one of the few people I really feel badly about...Couple of things that got into the paper, he said that I was a drinker son of wealthy parents who, well, "fumbled his way in an alcoholic stupor from Creve Coeur Club to the country club and back." Inflamatory stuff. That made my mother upset and for that I never forgave him. And later, when he was down and out and wanted a state job and finagled his way back in, I saw that he was discharged. That's one of the few acts of retribution in life that I can recall. But he offended me deeply. He hurt my mother's feelings. And I felt justified. He had some brothers that were pretty nice guys and asked me to let up on him. And I was tough and said no."
"He had a labor following...I had no identifiable connection with the labor movement in any fashion he did (chuckles). His family, better than he was by far, ran a plumbing concern here."
"There was a little maneuvering, you know who would get to talk first. The candidate that got to talk last could say anything he wanted without fear of retaliation. And I remember one time that--humorous now but didn't seem so at the time--that I'd gone before this congress of labor agents or whatever and said what I could and received a rather lukewarm reception and, well, he followed me and he really attacked me personally. He didn't talk about what he'd done or--and that I guess is another thing that offended me. He got out there and got his finger in the air and he got red in the face and shook his wattles and said, "You show me an honest lawyer and I'll show you a white blackbird!" Well, I thought that--I was glad to eliminate him. I did a real service for the people by getting his kind out. I have no compunction about saying that." |
Media object | Leo Crowley Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 400 × 506 pixels File size: 60 KB Type: Photo Highlighted image: yes Source: Genealogy of Daniel J. Crowley Publication: Research and anecdotes by Daniel Crowley passed on to his children. |
Media object | Leo Crowley Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 230 × 340 pixels File size: 55 KB Type: Photo Highlighted image: yes Source: Genealogy of Daniel J. Crowley Publication: Research and anecdotes by Daniel Crowley passed on to his children. |
Media object | The Family of Jeremiah and Kate Dinan Crowley Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 800 × 556 pixels File size: 103 KB Type: Photo Note: Left to right: Bill Crowley, Kate Dinan Crowley, Julia Healy (cousin), Mike Crowley, Leo Crowley, Jerry Crowley, Etta Crowley.
Front and center: Ri Crowley Source: Genealogy of Daniel J. Crowley Publication: Research and anecdotes by Daniel Crowley passed on to his children. |
Media object | The Family of Jeremiah and Kate Dinan Crowley, 1894 Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 550 × 847 pixels File size: 131 KB Type: Photo Highlighted image: yes Note: Back row (left to right): Jerry, Leo, Aunt Du
Front row (left to right): Ri, Mike, Kate, and baby Bill Source: Genealogy of Daniel J. Crowley Publication: Research and anecdotes by Daniel Crowley passed on to his children. Text: Back of photo reads:
Jeremiah J. Crowley
Leo Dennis Crowley
Julia Loretta Healy
Catherine Dinan Crowley
Johanna Maria Crowley
Bartholomew Michael Crowley
William Andrew Crowley
1894 |