Edward Breslin

Edward Joseph Breslin, 27 Aug 1914 - 28 Mar 1985 1914: Edward Joseph Breslin, born 27 Aug 1914, 176 Utica Ave, Bklyn NY according to his birth certificate #33446 -copy on file JHB). 1917: Father, Michael Breslin, 229 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, registered for the WW1 Draft on 5Jun1917, #168 at Precinct #152, Kings, NY. DOB: Nov 21, 1888. He reported he had filed citizenship papers, was born in Donegal Ireland, worked as a Motorman for the BRT Bergen St., had a wife and 2 boys; he was of medium height and had blue eyes and dark hair. 1918: Father, Michael Breslin, was naturalized on 17 May 1918. His wife’s name was Agnes, 29 years old and born in Brooklyn, New York. Their residence was 229 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY. They had two children, Edward, age 3, born 27 Aug 1914, and William, age 2, born 21 Aug 1915. Michael was able to speak English and write his own name. Witnesses were Michael Agustuses Green, a conductor, residing at 234 Schanectady Ave, Brooklyn and Patrick Thornton, Motorman, residing at 747 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, New York. 1920: January 6, 1920 Census of U.S. Michael Bresslin(sic) (30 y/o), Agnes (29 y/o), Edward J. (5 y/o), William (4 y/o), James (2 y/o), lived at 727 Prospect Place, Bklyn NY. Michael worked as a motorman on street cars. Enumeration District 661, Kings County. May 2, 1920, John Francis Breslin born to Michael and Agnes, who are residing at 727 Prospect Pl. Bklyn, NY. 1930: April 14, 1930 Census of U.S. Michael (37 y/o), Agnes (36 y/o) , Edward (15 y/o), William (14 y/o), James (12y/o), John (9 y/o), Charles (8 y/o), Agnes (7 y/o) lived at 1431 East 56th St., Bklyn NY. Michael was 22 at first marriage; Agnes was 20 at first marriage. Michael worked as a motorman for the BMT Railroad. Enumeration District 24-1830, 2nd Assembly District, Kings County. 1933: 7 Jan 1933, mother, Agnes Breslin, died Brooklyn, Kings, NY. 1940: April 6, 1940, married Alice Mary Beary at Mary Queen of Heaven R. C. Church 1319, E 57th St. Bklyn, NY. 1941: January 19, 1941, son, Michael Thomas Breslin born at Westchester Square Hospital, Brooklyn NY. [Michael died 19 Mar 1998, Bronx, Bronx, New York.] Edward and Alice had 11 more children in the next few years. Their youngest was born in 1957. To date, they have over 100 descendants. Died 28 Mar 1985, Far Rockaway, Queens, NY; His 1985 official residence of record was in Massapequa, Nassau, NY 11758, but he was hospitalized and died before ever moving in. The last address where he lived was 1118 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (about 1953 - 1985); Before that, he lived at 267 Morris Ave, Inwood, NY 11696 (about 1950 - 1953). Birth Certificate; copy in posession of James H. Breslin. Was a New York City police officer from 1940 to 1971. 1920 U.S. Federal Census 727 Prospect Pl., Brooklyn Assembly District 11, Kings, New York (NARA Roll: T625_1161; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 661; Image: 1176): Michael Breslin 30 Head year immigration 1909, Naturalized 1918; worked as a Motorman on a Street Car. Agnes Breslin 29 Wife Edward J Breslin 5 Son William Breslin 4 Son James Breslin 2 Son 1930: United States Federal Census Enumeration District 24-1830, 2nd Assembly District, Kings County 1431 E 56th St. Brooklyn, Kings, New York (NARA T626, 2,667 rolls): Michael Breslin 37, Head, Owner, $5200 value home; Male, White, age 37, married since age 22, self and both parents born Free State Ireland, Immigrated 1910, motorman for BMT railroad, not a veteran. Agnes Breslin 36, wife, age 36, married since age 20, born NY, both parents born Free State Ireland Edward Breslin 15 son William Breslin 14 son James Breslin 12 son John Breslin 9 son Charles Breslin 8 son Agnes Breslin 3 daughter Social Security application on file with James H. Breslin, son. 1. (Name you gave present employer) Edward J.os Breslin 2. (Mailing address) 11-18 Brunswick Ave. Far Rockaway 91 NY 3. (Full name given you at birth) Edward Joseph Breslin 4. (Age at Last Birthday) 43 5. (Date of Birth) Aug. 27 1914 6. (Place of Birth) Brooklyn Kings N.Y. 7. (Father's full name) Michael Breslin 8. (Mother's full name before ever married) Agnes T. Duffy 9. (Mark Which) Checked for Male 10. (Color or race) Checked for White 11. Marked "NO" for whether previously applied 12. (Employer) City of N.Y. Police Dept. 240 Centre St. N.Y. N.Y. 13. (Today's Date) Sept. 14, 1957 14. (Write your name as usually written) Signature of Edward J. Breslin Edward Breslin Death certificate 1985 on file with James H. Breslin, son: The City of New York Vital Records Certificate, Department of Health Office of Vital Records Certificate of Death Certificate No. 156-85-404315. Name of Deceased: Edward Breslin. Medical Certificate of Death to be filled in by physician: Place of Death: Borough of Queens, St John’s Episcopal South Shore Hospital- Inpatient - Date of Admission: 03-21-85. Date and Hour of Death: 03 - 28 - 85, 12:55 PM, Male, Age 70. I hereby certify that Dr. Weinstein attended the deceased from 03-21 to 03-28 1985 and last saw him alive at 12:55 PM on 3-28 1985. I further certify that traumatic injury or poisoning did NOT play any part in causing death and that death did not occur in any unusual manner and was due entirely to NATURAL CAUSES. Witness my hand this 28th day of March 1985. Signature of N. Raman, 327 Beach 19th Street, Far Rockaway. Personal Particulars to be filled in by Funeral Director Usual Residence: New York, Nassau, Massapequa; Married, USA Citizen, Spouse of Alice Beary; DOB: August 27 1914; Age at last birthday: 70; Usual occupation: Policeman, NYCPD; Birthplace: New York, Name of Father: Michael Breslin, Name of Mother Agnes Duffy; Name of Informant Alice Breslin, Wife; Name of Cemetery: Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn NY, Date of Burial: April 1, 1985; Carman Funeral Home, 71 Washington Ave, Lawrence NY.