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Tracey Firefighters of Liverpool, New York and San Francisco

1883-84 San Francisco municipal reports Fiscal Year

Engine Company No. 2

Members at Call...Thos. Tracey, gasfitter, badge no. 18, hoseman...

Engine Company No. 4

Members at Call...William Tracey, gasfitter, badge no. 42, hoseman...

Engine Company No. 10

Members at Call...C. Tracy, boilermaker, badge no. 117, hoseman...

Truck Company No. 1

Members at Call...J. Tracey, brushmaker, badge no. 174, truckman

FAMILY HISTORY

John Tracy & Sarah O'connor/Connor [Best Match]

Thomas Tracy b. 6/8/1827 bapt 18/8/1827 Glasgow, St Andrew's

Edward Tracy b. 9/9/1829 bapt 21/9/1829 Glasgow, St Andrew's

Thomas Tracey married Catherine Barrett Jan-Feb-Mar 1850 Liverpool Lancashire England

Thomas Tracey & Catharine Smete

John Tracey b. 2 February 1851 bapt. 9 February 1851 St. Patricks, Liverpool, Lancashire, England (LDS)

1851 Census - 12 No 6 Court Bolton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire

Thomas Tracy, head, 23, b. Glasgow Scotland, fireman to Heanna

Catherine Tracy, wife, 22, b. Ireland

John Tracy, son, 2 months, b. Liverpool

1855 Census - 96 (brick house) E.D. 1, Ward 9, New York City, New York

Thomas Tracey Head Male 28 Scotland, Fireman, 2 year residents

Cathe Tracey Wife Female 26 Ireland, 2 year residents

John Tracey Son Male 4 England, 2 year residents

Sarah C Tracey Daughter Female 1 N York, 1 year resident

John Tracey Father Male 50 Ireland, shoemaker, widowed, 1 year resident

Andrew Barrett Brother-in-law Male 21 Ireland Ship carpenter, 8/12 months resident

1860 Census - 424 9th District, San Francisco, California

Thomas Tracy Male 30 Scotland, barkeeper

Catharine Tracy Female 29 Scotland

John Tracy Male 9 England

Sarah Tracy Female 6 N. Y.

Thomas Tracy Male 4 N. Y.

William Tracy Male 2 N. Y.

29 March 1868 Daily Alta California

Fatal Accidents.— Richard Henneasy, a sailor belonging to the crew of the British brig Harlech Castle, fell overboard on Friday night and was drowned; his body was recovered at the foot of Folsom street yesterday morning. Thomas Tracey, formerly a steamship fireman, while riding on the Ocean House Road on Friday night, was thrown from his buggy and fatally injured, living only a few hours after being taken to his home in the city.

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo County, California

Thomas Tracy, buried 27 Mar 1868

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1870 Census - 148 Boarding House, 1st Precint 7th Ward San Francisco, California

Catherine Tracy Female 38 Ireland, keeping house

Sarah Tracy Female 16 New York

Thomas Tracy Male 13 New York

William Tracy Male 12 New York

Charles Tracy Male 9 California

Joseph Tracy Male 7 California

1880 Census - 56 Natoma Street, San Francisco, California

Catherine Tracy Self Female 50 Ireland, keeping house, widowed

Charles Tracy Son Male 20 California, United States, boiler maker

Joseph Tracy Son Male 18 California, United States, laber

David Kelley Other Male 20 Massachusetts, United States, sawyer

13 March 1897 San Francisco Call

Catherine Tracey to Charles J. Tracey, lot on E. line of sixteenth avenue, 284:7 N of Clement street, N 25, E 117:1.5 SW 36:10, W 96:5. Gift.

9 April 1897 San Francisco Call

Tracey - In this city, April 7, 1897. Catherine, relict of the late Thomas Tracey and beloved mother of William, Charles and Joseph Tracey, and the late Mrs. Sarah Byrnes and Thomas Tracey, a native of Ireland, aged 67 years.

Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral This Day (Friday), at 8:30 o'clock a. M., from the residence of her son, 153 Perry street. thence to St. Rose's Chinch. Brannan street where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery

Voter Registration

18 Oct 1882, Charles James Tracey, 22, b. 1860 California, 65 Natoma San Francisco California

1896, Joseph Tracey, 32, b. California, 26 Natoma San Francisco California

John Tracey

7 Jan 1861 Daily Evening Bulletin (San Francisco)

Tracey, John

In San Francisco, Jan. 6, 1861, John Tracey, son of Thomas and Catherine Tracey, a native of Liverpool, aged 9 years, 11 months and 4 days. Funeral from his parents’ residence. First street, 4th house from Minna. New York and Liverpool papers please copy.

Thomas Tracey

1880 Census - 4 Rincon Court, San Francisco, California

Thomas Tracey Self Male 22 New York, United States, parents b. Ireland, labourer

Lousia Tracey Wife Female 23 California, United States, parents b. German, cigar maker

Thomas H Tracey Son Male 2 California, United States

2 December 1886 Daily Alta California

Firemen Injured.

At the fire on Fell street, on Tuesday night, Thomas Tracey, S. G. Drummond and H. S. Fisher, members of the Fire Department, ware badly bruised by a falling roof, the supports of which burned away. While on the way to the fire, Aosecart No. 1 and Truck No. 5 collided, and James Talbot, David Eagan and Louis Cornant were slightly injured.

5 September 1887 Daily Alta California

Rescued From the Flames.

A fire broke but at 8:30 last night in the two-story frame house at 826 Fulsom street, occupied as a residence by Mm Pollitt. Sergeant O'Connell and Officer Meehaod first saw the flames bursting out of the windows and breaking open the door, got into the house just in time to rescue Mrs. Pollitt's little seven-year-old boy, who was sound asleep in a hall bedroom, from being burned up. The boy was the only occupant of the house, Mrs. Pollitt being absent at church. After rescuing the child the officers turned in box 157 and the blaze was quickly put out by the Fire Department, with a damage to the house and furniture of $1,000. The origin of the fire was not ascertained. Thomas Tracey, of Two Engine, while passing in front of the horse attached to Hose Cart No. 6. was severely bitten on the right shoulder, and was sent to the Receiving Hospital to have his wound dressed.

12 December 1890 San Francisco Call

Tracey — In this city, December 10, 1890, Thomas beloved husband of Louise Tracey and son of Catherine and the late Thomas Tracey and brother of William, Charles and Joseph Tracey, a native of New York, aged 34 years, 3 months and 19 days. [New York and Liverpool papers please copy].

Friends and acquaintances are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Saturday), at 10:15 o'clock a. m. from his late residence, 26 Tehama street, between First and Second. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

11 December 1890 Daily Alta California

Overpowered By Gas.

Death of Thomas Tracey, While in the Basement of a New House.

Thomas Tracey, assistant foreman of Engine No. 2, and in the employ of the San Francisco Gas Company, was asphyxiated last evening in the basement of a newly built house on the corner of Langton and Howard streets. The house is owned by Patrick Plover. A little after 4 o'clock Tracey went into the basement to connect the house gas-pipes with the street main, when the gas burst through, the packing between the joints. He was overcome, and must have died very soon, as the gas was pouring into his face when the body was found by Edward Lichtig of 1113 Howard street, about 5 o'clock. Tracey was thirty-four years of age, a native of New York, and lived with his family at 26 Tehama street.

11 December 1890 San Francisco Call

Asphyxiated By Gas.

Death of a Gas-Fitter While Adjusting Pipes in a Cellar.

While Charles Tracey, a gas-titter, was making a connection with the main pipe in the new building at the corner of Howard and Langton streets, he was overcome by gas. Mr. Lichtig, who keeps the saloon a the corner, found the man, gave the alarm and the police patrol wagon was summoned. The remains were conveyed to the morgue. The building in which the accident happened belongs to Patrick Pluvor. Deceased was 34 years of age and a native of New York. He was also Assistant Foreman of Engine No. 2.

Death was caused by asphyxia, according to the diagnosis of Police Surgeon Williams.

1891 Chief Engineer's Report of The San Francisco Fire Department

Deaths...Thomas Tracy, of Engine 2, died of asphyxiation...

23 November 1891 San Francisco Call

Tracey — In this city. November 21, 1891, Louisa, relict or the late Thomas Tracey. and only daughter of Mrs. William Burgess, and daughter-in-law of Mrs. Catherine Tracey, a native of San Francisco, aged 35 years.

Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral to-morrow (Tuesday), at 2 o'clock p. m.. from the parlors of the W. J. Mallady between Third and Fourth, opposite the Grand Opera House. Interment I. O. O. K. Cemetery.

William Tracey

"The Exempt firemen of San Francisco; their unique and gallant record" (1900)

1880 Census - 81 Natuna Street, San Francisco, San Francisco, California Patrick Creighton Self Male 50 Ireland, contactor Mary Creighton Wife Female 47 Ireland John Creighton Son Male 26 Missouri, United States, book binder Daniel Creighton Son Male 19 California, United States, blacksmith Cathorine Creighton Daughter Female 17 California, United States Nellie Creighton Daughter Female 15 California, United States Margaret Creighton Daughter Female 12 California, United States James Creighton Son Male 12 California, United States Annie Creighton Daughter Female 9 California, United States Charles Creighton Son Male 5 California, United States William Tracey Son-in-law Male 22 California, United States, parents b. Ireland, Works In Gas House Marian Tracey Daughter Female 20 California, United States Patrick Donlan Other Male 38 Ireland Peter Mc Nabb Other Male 60 New York, United States A M Mc Nabb Other Male 19 Wisconsin, United States Patrick Mc Donnald Other Male 50 Ireland Patrick Hickey Other Male 55 Ireland John Shemick Other Male 22 Massachusetts, United States Margaret Shemick Other Female 23 Massachusetts, United States John Shemick Other Male 4 California, United States William Francis Tracey - Voter Registration 18 Oct 1882 - 81 Natoma, San Francisco, California, United States, 24, b. 1858 NY 12 Aug 1886 - 76 Clementina, San Francisco, California, United States, 28, b. 1858 NY 1 Oct 1888 - 76 Clementina, San Francisco, California, United States, 30, b. 1858 NY 29 Sep 1890 - 74 Clementina, San Francisco, California, United States, 32, b. 1858 NY 21 Sep 1892 - 74 Clementina, San Francisco, California, United States, 34, b. 1858 NY 1896 - 74 Clementina, San Francisco, California, United States, 39, b. 1857 NY 12 Jul 1898 - 74 Clementina, San Francisco, California, United States, 40, b. 1858 NY 10 February 1889 Daily Alta California The Fire Commissioners. At the meeting of the Fire Commissioners yesterday afternoon William Tracey, a member of Engine Company No. 10, was acquitted of a charge of neglect of duty, in failing to respond to four alarms. Tracey employed a substitute to act in his stead, and the substitute failed to do his duty. The Commissioners decided to take a new style hose carriage on trial lor three months, and if it proves satisfactory they will recommend its purchase by the Supervisors. 1890 Langley's San Francisco directory Tracey William F., gasfitter, r. 76 Clementina 30 September 1895 San Francisco Call A very nice party was given Thursday to Miss Nellie Tracey by her mother, Mrs. William F. Tracey, and her sister, Miss Kitty D. Tracey, at their residence 71 Clementina street. The guests arrived about 4 p. m. Following were the little hostess guests: Master William Richards, Miss Vivian Ryan, Master Dick Hoist, Miss Agnes Tracey, Master Robbie Carrick, Miss Sadie Tracey, Master Frank Tracey, Miss Nellie Tracey, Miss Grace Richards, Miss Irene Notung, Miss Marion Brown, Misa Lizzie Brown, Miss Irene Johnson, Miss Lizzie and Alice Collins, Miss Alice Tracey, Miss Jessie Christie, Miss Hazel Tracey, Miss Lizzie Wilson, Miss Pearl Kelsey, Miss Margaret and Katie Holst, Misa Ella Smith, Miss Kitty Tracey. In the evening the children's elders dined with Mr. and Mrs. William F. Tracey. 1895 Langley's San Francisco directory Tracey William F., fireman, r. 74 Clementina Tracy Patrick, bartender, r. 714 Clementina 1897 Truck Company No. 1 - 22 O'Farrell Street W.F. Tracey Truckman 28 December 1899 San Francisco Call Tracey - In this city, December 27, 1899, Alicia C., beloved daughter of William F. and M. A. Tracey, sister of Kathlyn F., Nellie G., Frank R., Sadie R. and Agnes M. Tracey, and granddaughter of P. C. and M. A. Creighton, a native of San Francisco, aged 12 years 1 month and 22 days. 29 December 1899 Los Angeles Herald Poisoned Ointment San Francisco, Dec. 28.—The death of Alice Tracy, a 12-year-old.girl, which occurred In this city today, Is attributed to the use of rat poison as an ointment. The circumstances are peculiar and an inquest will be held. 28 December 1899 San Francisco Call Child's Peculiar Death. A Mother Applies "Rough on Bats" With Fatal Besults. Alice Tracy, aged 12 years, residing with her parents at 74 Clementina street, died under peculiar circumstances yesterday afternoon and her death was reported to tho Coroner for Investigation. Dr Newton of 719 Post street, who had been in the case a few days ago, Stated that the child died of arsenical poisoning. About a month ago the girl's mother applied a mixture of Rough on Rats and vaseline on the child's head to exterminate parasites, and has used the mixture at Intervals since. The health of the girl gradually failed, until at last she was compelled to take to her bed. Dr. Newton was called in, but too late to save the child, as her system had absorbed so much of the poison that death was inevitable. The Coroner will hold an inquest but as the body was partly embalmed by an undertaker before the Morgue was notified no autopsy will be made. Burial Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA Alicia Tracey (1887 - 27 Dec 1899) 1900 Crocker-Langley San Francisco directory Tracey William F., truckman Truck 1, r. 74 Clementina 1900 Census - 74 Clementina Street, Precinct 5 San Francisco city Ward 28, San Francisco, California Mary Tracey Head Female 41 California parents b. Ireland, 20 years married, 7 children 5 alive, Ellen G Tracey Daughter Female 17 California, father b. NY, mother b. California, cigarette maker Frank R Tracey Son Male 15 California, father b. NY, mother b. California, tinsmith Sadie R Tracey Daughter Female 11 father b. NY, mother b. California,California Mary A Tracey Daughter Female 9 father b. NY, mother b. California, California 1907-8 San Francisco Municipal Reports William F. Tracey, Hoseman Engine Co. No. 37, who has been a member of the Fire Department for more than twenty-nine years. Pensioned December 26 1907. Effective January 1 1908. William F. Tracey, Hoseman Engine Co. No. 37, retired February 28, 1908. July 04, 1909 The San Francisco call Guests registered at El Verano Villa are: ...Mrs. W. T. Tracey. Miss Sadie Tracey, Miss Agnea Tracey. Miss Amelds Tracey... William F Tracey died 9 Dec 1909 San Francisco California, 52 years, b. 1857 10 & 13 December 1909 San Francisco Call Tracey — In this city. - William F. Tracey dearly beloved husband of Mary A. and devoted father of Kathleen F., Frank C., Sadie M., Agnes M., Imelda P. Tracey. Mrs. J. W. Edwards and the late Alice Tracey, and brother of Charles J. Tracey, a native of New York, aged 51 years 9 months and 8 days. Remains at his late residence. 2840 Folsom street. Notice of funeral hereafter. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral today (Monday) morning at 9:15 o'clock, from his late residence. 2840 Folsom street near Twenty-fourth, thence to St. Peter's church, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 9:45 a. m. Interment Holy Cross cemetery, by electric funeral car from Twenty-eighth and Valencia streets. Mary Tracy died 4 Jan 1910 San Francisco California, 50 years, b. 1860 1910 Census - 852 Guerrero Street, San Francisco Assembly District 35, San Francisco, California Kathlyn F Tracey Head Male 28 California, father b. NY, mother b. California, actress theatre Frank C Tracey Brother Male 25 California, father b. NY, mother b. California, policeman railroad Saide M Tracey Sister Female 20 California, father b. NY, mother b. California, shipping clerk Agnes M Tracey Sister Female 18 California, father b. NY, mother b. California, stenographer? public Imelda S Tracey Sister Female 9 California, father b. NY, mother b. California, none Grover Tracey Cousin Male 17 California, parents b. California, parents born California, clerk office Joseph Hanson Roomer Male 45 California father. b. Nov Norwegan, mother b. Maryland, clerk postal Mary Agnes Tracey, 21, b. 1892 (d. of William Francis Tracey & Mary Agnes Creighton) married Frank Fredrick Fleming, 31, b. 1882 (s. of Charles Fleming & Mary Clary) 10 Sep 1913 San Francisco California

Charles Tracey

Charles Tracey & Anne Loretta

Isabella Lackey d. 1908

Clara Tracey died 1883

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25 September 1886 Daily Alta California

Tracey— Brown - In this city, September 23, Charles Tracey and Kitty Brown

14 January 1889 Daily Alta California

Born...Tracey — In this city, December 18, to the wife of Charles J. Tracey, a son.

16 August 1896 San Francisco Call

Born...Tracey - In this city, August 3, 1896, to the wife of Charles J. Tracey, a son.

1900 Census - 151 Perry St, Precinct 16 San Francisco city Ward 29, San Francisco, California

Chas Tracy Head Male 39 b. July 1860 California, parents born Ireland, special police

Catherine Tracy Wife Female 31 b. July1868 California, married 14 years, 4 children 4 alive

Isabel Tracy Daughter Female 18 b. Nov 1881 California

Mervyn Tracy Son Male 12 b. June 1887 California

Chas Tracy Son Male 11 b. Dec 1888 California

Lloyd Tracy Son Male 7 b. Sept 1892 California

1910 Census - 900 Risitadore Ave, San Francisco Assembly District 33, San Francisco, California

Charles J Tracey Head Male 49 California, parents born Ireland, boiler maker Has plant

Kate Tracey Wife Female 41 California, 23 years married 0 children 0 alive

Charles J Tracey Jr. Son Male 21 California, fireman power house

Lloyd J Tracey Son Male 17 California, apprentice maclast Iron works

Harold T Tracey Son Male 13 California

Lloyd J [James] Tracey died 30 Jun 1954 Sonoma, California, United States, born 25 Sep 1892 California (s. of Tracey and Brown)

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo County, California

Charles J. Tracey 1860-1919

Catherine M Tracey 1868-1927

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Joseph Tracey

25 January 1898 San Francisco Call

Tracey— In this city, January 23. 1898. Mamie, beloved wife of Joseph Tracey, and mother of Hazel, Leslie, Myrtle and Grover Tracey, a native of San Francisco.

The funeral will take place this day (Tuesday), at 2 o'clock, from her late residence, 10 Clementina street.

16 July 1899 San Francisco Call,

Tracey — In this city, July 15, 1899, Joseph, son of the late Thomas and Catherine Tracey. brother of the late Mrs. Sarah Byrnes and Thomas, William F. and Charles J. Tracey, husband of the late Mary Tracey, and father of Hazel, Leslie, Grover and Myrtle Tracey, a native of San Francisco, aged 36 years and 11 months.

[Note: there are two families with a Grover Tracey and Leslie Tracey]

1900 Census - Mount St. Mary's Academy Grass Valley city, Nevada, California

Leslie Tracy, 12, b. Apr 1888 California, parents b. California

1910 Census - 23 Pitch, San Francisco Assembly District 29, San Francisco, California

Thomas Amendola Head Male 25 Italy, emigrated 1888, naturalised, barber shop

Hazel Amendola Wife Female 23 California, parents born california, married 1 year

Virginia Amendola Daughter Female 6 Italy

Myrtle Tracy Sister-in-law Female 18 California, parents born california,

Leslie Tracy Brother-in-law Male 23 California, parents born california, salesman

Frautzee Lodger Female 55 New York

1917-1918 Draft Registration

Grover Cleveland Tracey, 24 years, lives 310 Vicksburg San Francisco, born November 16 1892, locomotive firman Southern Pacific Railroad, married, tall. slender, blue eyes, brown hair

1942 Draft Registration

Grover Cleveland Tracey, lives 681 9 Ave San Francisco SF Calif, telephone Evergreen No 15, 48 years, b. 11.16.93 San Francisco, wife Mrs Mae J Tracey, employer Post Office Dept Rincon Annex 114 Spear St [signed]

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Colma, San Mateo County, California

Grover Cleveland Tracey (16 Nov 1892 California - 4 Dec 1962 San Francisco County, California)

Mae Josephine O'Neill Tracey (Sep 1894 San Francisco - 27 Dec 1975 Novato, Marin County, California)

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Grover C [Cleveland] Tracey died 4 Dec 1962 San Francisco, California, born 16 Nov 1893 California, Mother: Riley

14 Engine (2) J. Tracey (4) W. Buller (6) W. Fields (8) W. Butler (10) M. Foley (1) Sam Rainey (3) J.J. Murry (5) W.J. Kenealey, Capt. (7) Geo Bury (9) F. Goette. 20 August 1893 San Francisco Call Changes in the Fire Department. The Board of Fire Commissioners met yesterday afternoon when the resignation of J. W. Tracey. hoseman of Engine Company 14, against whom charges were pending, was accepted. Horatio Cleveland wm appointed hoseman of engine 14 and Joseph Pendergast engineer of engine 2. A communication was read from District Engineer Walsh asking to be transferred from his preseut position to an easier one, as his eyesight had been greatly Injured by the explosion of benzine at the Thomas Dye Works fire. The matter was referred to Chief Sullivan. James Mason, engineer of company 18, who failed to report for duty after a leave of absence granted by the District Engineer for forty-eight hours was ordered to be reprimanded by the chief engineer aDd reinstated on September 1.

1919 Journal of the Senate and Assembly California

Central Savings Bank of Oakland

Deposits unclaimed during the preceding ten years

Miss L. Tracy, 185 Telegraph av, $28.86

Deposits unclaimed during the preceding twenty years

Miss L. Tracy, 185 Telegraph av, 5-1-1891, $10.03, interest $19.97, total $30.00

The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, San Francisco

Deposits unclaimed during the preceding ten years

Thomas Tracy, 32 Golden Gate av, S.F., $11.85

Patrick Tracy, Central House, 3d st S.F, $1.32

Deposits unclaimed during the preceding twenty years

John Tracy or Julia Tracy, 5.5 Sherwood place S.F. May 28 1883, $8.12, interest $11.32, total $19.44

Michael Tracy, 714 Brannan st., S.F. Sept 4 1884, $3.82, interest $6.94, total $10.76

Savings Union Bank and Trust Company San Francisco

Deposits unclaimed during the preceding ten years

Mrs Lavenia Tracy, 1718 Pine st S.F, $3.69

Deposits unclaimed during the preceding twenty years

Mrs Lavenia S Tracy, 1718 Pine st San Francisco, Oct 1890, $1.84, interest $1.85, total $3.69

Last update: 05 April 2018