William Francis Clare, Sr.

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He was born as William Francis Clare; for some reason he used the name William F. Clare.

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The 1880 Census of James Clare, father of William Francis Clare:

1880 Census New York County, New York
Corner West 70th Street and 10th Avenue


James Clare age 42 Fireman born Ireland father born Ireland mother born Ireland
Bridget, wife age 38 keeping house born Ireland father born Ireland mother born Ireland

William son age 15 at school born New York
John son age 13 at school born New York
Mary dau age 9 at school born New York
Agnes dau age 5 born New York
Lilly dau age 2 born New York
Theresa dau age 1/12 born New York

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William Francis Clare was born ca. 1866 in New York City.
His parents James Clare and Bridget Redden were born in Ireland.

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He lived in and was involved in community activities on the west side of the Borough of Manhattan between Amsterdam Avenue and the Riverside Drive.
He lived in an area from 99th Street West to 108th Street West prior to moving to 1165 Fifth Avenue prior to 1930.

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William Francis Clare, Sr. graduated from the Law Department of the University of the City of New York prior to 1887. At that time the law school curriculum consisted of afternoon seminars 3x week.

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ADMITTED TO THE BAR
(New York Times, 19 June 1887, page 6.)

The young gentlemen who were successful in the recent examination by the committee of the General Term of the Supreme Court for admission to the Bar are:
James J. Martin, Westmoreland D. Davis, William F. Clare......

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William Francis Clare is found in New York City in:

1890 New York City Directory
William F. Clare, lawyer:

Office at 67 Liberty Street. (Lower Manhattan off Broadway)
Home 20 West 99th Street.

(He was approximately age 24 in 1890.)

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William Francis Clare is not found in the 1890 census of New York City as it is only a partial census.
The main census was burned. All that exists is a partial index.
There is a military index but William F. Clare had no military service.

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In 1892 his office address was 67 Liberty St., NYC, NY.
(New York Times-Mar 24, 1892, page 6, Legal Notices, Frank W. Geraty vs North Pacific Insurance Co., Tacoma, Washington-William F. Clare, Attorney.)

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LAWYERS AT A BANQUET
(New York Times, 20 April 1894, page 2.)

The alumni of the Law Department of the University of the City of New York held their tenth annual reunion and banquet at Delmonico's last evening. About
50 were present, Judge Williard Bartlett the President of the Association was unavoidably absent as was Elihu Root, Vice President. In their absence
W. A. Purrington was master of ceremonies. The guests included: ...... William F. Clare......

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William Francis Clare, Sr. was registered by the New York Bar in 1898.
(New York Registry of Lawyers, NY Courts.)

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William Francis Clare is not found in the 1900 census of New York City.
His father James Clare and wife Bridget were living at 471 Manhattan Avenue on the upper west side in the 1900 census.
It is not known why he is not found in the 1900 census as by this time (in 1896) he had married Mary Ryan.

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In 1902 his office address was 149 Broadway, NYC, NY. (Corner of Broadway and Liberty)
(New York Times-July 22, 1902, page 7, Surrogate Notices, Mary Payten-William F. Clare, Attorney.)

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On 30 September 1906 when the son William Francis Clare, Jr. was born, William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan Clare were living at
317 West 108th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York.

The birth certificate for William Francis Clare, Jr. indicates his mother had had 6 children only two of which were alive.
The age for William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan Clare was listed as 39.

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1910 Census
Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York
317 West 108th Street (near Riverside Drive)
Apt. 76
12th Ward

William F. (Francis) Clare, Sr. age 44 born New York, father and mother born in Ireland

Mary R. (Ryan) wife age 36 born New York father and mother born in Ireland

married 14 years (ca. 1896)

Mary R. (Ryan) the mother had 8 children only 2 of which were living.

N. Holmes Clare, son age 5

William F. Clare, Jr., son age 3

there were three servants in the house:

Hannah Beierson age 23 born Ireland immigrated 1901 father and mother born Ireland cook
Hannah Horrit age 25 born Ireland immigrated 1902 father and mother born Ireland chambermaid
Mary S.? age 28 born Ireland immigrated 1904 father and mother born Ireland maid

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1920 Census
Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York
410 River Side Drive
Apt. 120

William F. (Francis) Clare, Sr. age 54 born New York, father and mother born in Ireland

Mary R. (Ryan) wife age 43 born New York father and mother born in Ireland

N. Holmes Clare, son age 14 at school

William F. (Francis) Clare, Jr., son age 13 at school

there was one servant in the house:

Katherine Trangary age 36 born Ireland immigrated 1910 father and mother born Ireland cook

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1930 Census
Manhattan Borough, New York City, New York
1165 Fifth Avenue
Apt. 9

William F. (Francis) Clare, Sr. age 62 $50,000 lawyer general practice born New York, father and mother born in Irish Free State

Mary R. (Ryan) wife age 53 born New York father and mother born in Irish Free State

N. Holmes Clare, son age 25 lawyer general practice

William F. (Francis) Clare, Jr., son age 23 lawyer general practice

there was one servant in the house:

Harriet Carr age 28 born Scotland -- father born Northern Ireland-- mother born Scotland-- immigrated 1925-- servant

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The general practice of law by William Francis Clare, Sr. consisted primarily of real estate transfers, surrogate law, and title insurance.

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News Briefs:

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT
CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK
(New York Times, 15 April 1895, page 12.)

David Stevenson Brewing Company plaintiff vs THOMAS FANNING, JAMES P. CAMPBELL, WILLIAM F. CLARE, and ROBERT GRACEAN
in pursuance of a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly made and entered in the above titled action bearing the date twenty eighth day of March 1895
I the undersigned-the referee therein named will sell at public auction at the New York Real Estate Sales Room, Number 111 Broadway in the City of New York on Monday the 22nd day of April 1895 at twelve o'clock noon on that day by William Kennedy, auctioneer, the premises in said judgment mentioned and therein described as:

All that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying, and being in the City of New York and which upon a map entitled -a map of one hundred and twenty eight acres of land situate in the Twelfth Ward of the City of New York, part of the estate of Isaac Dyckman, deceased known as Fort George property dated September 05, 1808, R. Rose surveyor (bounded by Nagle Avenue, and Elmwood Street.

(This area was about 200th Street below Dyckman Avenue, and east of Fort Tyron.)

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CAN FORCE ELEVATED ROAD REFORMS
(New York Times, 14 February 1903, page 2.)

The West Side Citizens Transit Reform Committee filed papers to force the Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company to:

- provide a seat for every passenger during rush hour

- to improve stations

- to equip every platform with roofs

The subcommittee on law and legislation includes: Horace E. Deming, Julius Henry Cohen, J. Aspinwall Hodge, A. P. W. Seaman, Sylvan Bier, Frank J. Goodnow, Henry B. B. Stapler, William M. Bennett, Joseph H. Adams, Newell Martin, Philip Bloch, and William F. Clare.

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LIS PENDENS
(New York Times, 11 February 1910, page 15.)
63rd Street SS 148.4 feet E of Broadway 100X100.5
William F. Clare and others against Benjamin B. Davenport and others.
(foreclosure of mortgage)
Attorney: J. (James) L. Clare (He was the brother of William F. Clare.)

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LIFT $550,000 DEBT ON BIG CATHEDRAL
(New York Times, 17 September 1910, page 20.)

Individual Catholics and Churches of the Diocese Join in Aiding St. Patrick's
Consecration Set October 05, 1910
Dignitaries From All Over the World Coming to Help Archbishop Farley at Ceremonies

All but a few thousand dollars needed to pay off the debt on St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue and Fiftieth Street has been already paid according to
Mgr. William G. Murphy of the Cathedral's Consecration Committee. The debt left over from the building of the Cathedral in 1879 is $550,000. To liquidate it the 225 churches of the diocese have raised $300,000. In addition to this individual Catholics have contributed $221,175. Here is a list of the principal contributors: ....William F. Clare.....

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WILLS FOR PROBATE
(New York Times, 02 July 1920, page 35.)

Murphy, Delia (07 April)
Estate not more than $5000.
William F. Clare, Co--Executor
1165 Fifth Ave., NYC

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Display Ad #74
(New York Times, 03 July 1930, page 33.)

NEW YORK TITLE and MORTGAGE COMPANY
Main Offices: 135 Broadway, New York City
Statement of June 30, 1930

Capital Funds $63,879,343.63.

Assets:
Cash on Hand and in Banks $5,770,234.13
Demand Loans Secured by Collateral $18,500,00.00
US Govt Bonds and Mark. Securities $4,411,939.40 $28,682,173.53
Bonds and Mortgages $15,315,241.85
Investments $19,875,991.73
Net Interest Due and Accrued $2,287,128.64
Accounts Receivables $1,490,365,52
Total $67,650,901.27

Liabilities:
Capital $20,000,000.00
Surplus $30,000,000.00
Undivided Profits $13,879,343.63 $63,879,343.63
Premiums and Fees Prepaid $765,981,90
Reserves $1,000,387.77
Mortgages Sold, Not Delivered $1,507,898.92
Agency Accounts $497,389.05
Total: $67,650,901,27

Guaranteed Mortgages and Certificates $669,861,388.17


Directors:

Frederic W. Allen; Lee Higginson and Co.
Charles L. Angell; President, Cranford Co.
J. Stewart Baker; President, Bank of Manhattan Trust, Co.
Albert H. Boardman; O'Brien, Boardman, Conboy, Membard, and Early
William F. Clare; Attorney
Lewis L. Clark; Chairman, Executive Committe, Irving Trust Co.
Charles E. Covert; Vice President
Walter V. Cranford
James R. Deering; Deering and Deering
Harry M. Demott; Vice Chairman of Board, Brooklyn Trust
Lawrence B. Elliman; Pease, Elliman, Co.
W. Burke Harmon; President, Harmon National Real Estate Co., Inc.
W. A. Harriman; W. A. Harriman, and Co.
Hugh Hirsh; Hirsh; Newman, Reass, and Becker
Henry A. Ingraham; Gleason, McLanahan, Merrill, and Ingraham
Harry A. Kahler; Chairman of the Board
Frederick T. Kelsey; Lewis, Garvin, and Kelsey
George T. Mortimer, President
William Obermayer; President Greater N. Y. Savings Bank
Morgan J. O'Brien, Jr.; O'Brien, Boardman, Conboy, Membard, Early
James A. O'Gorman; Attorney
Francis K. Pendleton; Pendleton, Anderson, Iselin, Riggs.
Park A. Rowley; President, Manhattan Company
Matthew S. Sloan; President, New York Edison Co.
Paul M. Warburg; Chairman of the Board, Manhattan Co.
H. Pushae Williams; Chairman of the Executive Committee
George Zabriskie; Zabriskie, Sage, Gray, Todd

SECURE AS THE BEDROCK OF NEW YORK

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ASSET SALE FOUGHT BY TITLE COMPANY
(New York Times, 26 July 1935, page 35.)

This is one of a series of articles on the bankruptcy and liquidation of The New York Title and Mortgage Company which involved $27,999,000 of defaulted mortgage certificates. James L. Clare (brother to William F. Clare) was one of the trustees appointed by the Court to manage the assets of the Company.

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$1,475,000 SETTLES $22,250,000 SUITS

(New York Times, 26 March 1936, page 33.)

Supreme Court Justice Alfred Frankenthaler approved yesterday a petition by Louis H. Fink, State Superintendant of Insurance, for permission to compromise for $1,475,000 two suits against former directors of the New York Title Company, the Bank of Manhattan Company, and the National Mortgage Company.
The suits were for $22,250,000.

The New York Title and Mortgage suit was brought to recover damages because of alleged violations by the Directors of the duties of their office and by reason of various transactions between the Title Company and the Bank of Manhattan Company which controlled it.

The payment of $1,250,000 in that case is to be made by the following:

Harry A. Kahler, J. Stewart Baker, Richard G. Babbage, William F. Clare, Lewis L. Clarke, Walter V. Cranford, James R. Deering, Lawrence B. Elliman,
Frederic J. Fuller, W. Burke Harmon, W. Averill Harriman, Henry A. Ingraham, Stanley P. Jadwin, Frederick I. T. Kelsey, Fred C. Lemmerman,
George T. Mortimer, Morgan J. O'Brien, J. O'Brien, Jr., James A. O'Gorman, Park A. Rowley, Matthew S. Sloan, James P. Warburg, H. Pushae Williams,
and the Bank of Manhattan Company, and the estates of Frederick W. Allen, Charles A. Angell, Albert B. Boardman, Hugo Hirsh, William Obermayer,
Paul M. Warburg, and George Zabriskie.

This would have been about $40,000 per defendant.

(By this time William Francis Clare, Sr. had died).

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W. F. CLARE, LAWYER DIES AT HOME HERE
(New York Times, 12 December 1935, page 25.)

He Was Member of the New York Bar since 1887 and Graduate of N. Y. U.

William F. Clare, a lawyer with offices at 7 Dey Street, who had been a member of the New York Bar since 1887 died yesterday at his home 1165 Fifth Ave., at after a long illness at the age of 69. He is survived by his widow Mary R. (Ryan) Clare, two sons, N. Holmes Clare and William F. Clare, Jr. both lawyers, three sisters, Mary E., and Lillian Clare, and Mrs. Joseph Mulligan and a brother James L. Clare. (Also an attorney.)

A graduate of New York University, Mr. Clare early in his professional carreer formed a partnership with the late James F. Campbell and the firm of
Campbell and Clare became well known for its practice in real estate, and realty matters. After the death of his partner Mr. Clare continued alone.

He was a trustee of the Catholic Institute for the Blind, and a leading member of the Catholic Club of the City of New York. He also belonged to the State, City, County Bar Associations, New York Law Institute, Manhattan Club, New York Athletic Club, and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

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OBITUARY
(New York Times, 13 December 1935, page 25.)

Clare, William F.
beloved husband of Mary R. (Ryan) and loving father of N. Holmes Clare, and William F., Jr., and brother of Mary E., Mrs. Joseph T. Mulligan, Lillian E. and James L. Clare. Funeral from his late residency 1165 5th Ave., on Saturday December 14 at 9:30 AM. Requiem Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church, East 96 St. near Park Avenue at 10:00 AM. Interment private.

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St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church is located at 135 East 96th Street, New York City, New York.

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The members of the Board of Trustees at the Catholic Institute for the Blind deeply regret the death of their fellow member William F. Clare. He gave freely of his services for the little blind ones and was their warm friend for many years. The members of the Board are requested to attend the funeral.

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The Society of Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in the City of New York records with profound regret the death of William F. Clare, a member of the Society.
George Keegan, President
Joseph F. Higgins, Secretary

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The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in the City of New York records with profound regret the death of William F. Clare, a member of the Society.
Members are requested to attend the Solemn Requiem Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church, 96th St. at Park Ave.
Saturday, December 14, at 10:00 AM.

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The officers and members of St. Nicholas Council, 358, Knights of Columbus announce with profound regret the death of William F. Clare, a charter member.
John O'Quinn Grand Knight
Thomas J. Ross, Secretary

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See the death notice of his brother James L. Clare as it gives more information about his legal business as well as his brothers and sisters.

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Death Certificate
William Francis Clare, Sr.
Department of Health
New York City, New York
Certificate Number # 26042
Borough of Manhattan
1165 Fifth Avenue
Male, White, Married
Date of death: 11 December 1935
Wife: Mary R. Clare
Date of birth: 17 July 1865
Age: 70 years 4 months 24 days
Occupation: Lawyer
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Name of father: James Clare
Birthplace: Ireland
Maiden name of mother: Bridget Redding (note marriage certificate has Redden)
Birthplace: Ireland
I certify that the foregoing particulars Nos. 1-14 inclusive are correct as near as the same can be ascertained and I further certify that I attended the deceased
from 18 June 1931 to 11 December 1935, that I last saw him alive on the 11th day of December 1935, that death occurred on the date stated above at 6:00PM
and that the cause of death was as follows: Cerebral Hemorrhage. Duration 4 years, 5 months, and 22 days. Contributory Nephritis. Duration 2 years.
Witness: this 12th day of December 1935.
Anthony Bassler MD
784 Park Avenue.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery

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William Francis Clare, Sr. is buried at:
Calvary Cemetery
4902 Laurel Hill Boulevard
Woodside, Queens, New York, 11377
Tel: 718-786-8000

Lat: 40 degrees 43' 58" North
Lon: 073 degrees 55' 56" West

William Francis Clare, Sr. purchased three graves in 1896.
They are located at:
Section 16, Range 14, Plot P, Graves 13, 14, 16.
There are ten people buried in the three graves.
William Francis Clare, Sr. is buried in grave # 14/15.
Mary Ellen Ryan Clare is buried in grave 14/15.

Buried in the three graves are:

John Clare 1896-1896 (son of William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan)
William M. R. A. Clare 1903-1904 (son of William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan)
William F. Clare 1865-1935 (William Francis Clare, Sr.)
Mary J. Clare 1899-1900 (daughter of William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan)
Helen A. Clare 1898-1905 (daughter of William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan)
William F., Jr. 1906-1996 (William Francis Clare, Jr.) (son of William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan)
Rita M. R. Clare 1901-1901 (daughter of William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan)
Maria Clare 1909-1909 (daughter of William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ryan)
Mary Ryan Clare 1867-1956 (wife of William Francis Clare, Sr.)
Carlota Heide 1908-1984 (wife of William Francis Clare, Jr.)

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Wills for Probate
(New York Times, 22 January 1936, page 38.)

William F. Clare
Estate more than $10,000
To Mary R. Clare, widow, life estate in residue.
William F. Clare, Jr., and N. Holmes Clare, executor, sons both at 1165 Fifth Avenue, remainders in residue.

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Correction
(New York Times, 23 January 1936, page 42.)

A CORRECTION

In recording the will of William F. Clare on January 22, 1936 the name of the widow was omitted as Executrix.
The testament names Mrs. Mary R. Clare as executrix, and her two sons Norbert Holmes Clare, and William F. Clare, Jr. as executors.

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Memorial Book of Members
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the City of New York
Page 137

WILLIAM F. CLARE

William F. Clare, a life member of the Society died on 11 December 1935 at his residence 1165 Fifth Avenue, New York City. A native New Yorker he was born in the year 1866.

Graduating from New York University Mr. Clare was admitted to the Bar and practiced his profession for forty-eight years. Early in his career he formed a partnership with the late James F. Campbell. Later he practiced alone, specializing in realty and estate law.

Even as a young man Mr. Clare actively interested himself in charitable and civic affairs. For many years he was with the Catholic Club, serving on its Board of Managers. He was a trustee of the Catholic Institute for the Blind and gave liberally of his time and talent to its organization and administration.

For a few years prior to his death Mr. Clare suffered from ill health. This to his regret prevented his active participation in the several benevolent institutions with which he was affiliated. His interest however was maintained until the end.

He was kindly and affable. Able and highly considered in his profession he was greatly respected by his associates. He won and held the esteem of all with whom he came in contact. Charitable in thought and word his willingness to aid any deserving cause was an outstanding characteristic. His friends testify to his devotion, to his ideals, and his memory will be cherished by the members of the Society.

Mr. Clare was a member of the Manhattan Club, the New York Athletic Club, the Catholic Club, the New York Law Institute, the State, County, and City Bar Association.

Surviving are his wife Mary R. Clare, and two sons: N. Holmes and William F. Clare, Jr.; three sisters, Mary E., Lillian Clare, and Mrs. Joseph Mulligan, and a brother James L. Clare, life member of the Society.

We mourn his passing, and to his wife and family we extend our deepest sympathy.

Arthur Cunnion
Richard P. Lydon
Joseph T. Ryan
William J. Dargeon
William H. McKiever
William J. Bowie
James F. McNaboe

Committee

• Married: 8 JUN 1895 in New York City, New York ³
• Marriage License: 8 JUN 1895 in Marriage Certificate 9150
• Note:

  William Francis Clare, Sr. and Mary Ellen Ryan were married in New York City, New York the 8th of June 1895.
  
  The witnesses were John E. J. Clare, and Mary E. Clare, siblings of William Francis Clare.
  
  Marriage license/certificate #9150.
  
  William Francis Clare of 471 Manhattan Avenue, age 29, born New York City, son of James Clare, and Bridget Redden , married Mary Ellen Ryan of
  155 West 63rd Street, age 28, born New York City, daughter of Thomas Ryan and Ellen Ledden.
  
  The ceremony was performed at 202 West 118th Street, New York City, New York, John J. Keogan.

1. John Clare b: 1896 in New York City, New York
2. Helen A. Clare b: 1898 in New York City, New York
3. Mary J. Clare b: 1899 in New York City, New York
4. Rita M. R. Clare b: 1901 in New York City, New York
5. William M. R. A. Clare b: 1903 in New York City, New York
6. *Norbert Holmes Clare , Sr. b: 14 MAR 1905 in New York City, New York
7. *William Francis Clare , Jr. b: 30 SEP 1906 in New York City, New York
8. Maria Clare b: 1909 in New York City, New York

1. Title: Census of 1930, Fifth Ave., Manhattan, New York City, New York
2. Title: Marriage License of William Francis Clare and Mary Ellen Ryan, 08 June 1895, New York City, NY , #9150
   Note: Marriage License of William Francis Clare and Mary Ellen Ryan, 08 June 1895, New York City, NY , #9150; Death Certificate of William Francis Clare, 11 Dec 1935, NYC, # 26042.
3. Title: Marriage License of William Francis Clare and Mary Ellen Ryan, 08 June 1895, New York City, NY , #9150