Edward J. Barclay was born in about 1861 in Paterson, New Jersey to Henry Barclay and Margaret McElroy. He married Katherine Coyle in 1890 who was born on the 14th Aug 1865 to Richard Coyle and Catherine Brennan in Paterson, New Jersey. She died on the 27th of June 1934 in Paterson, New Jersey. Edward J Barclay died on the 3rd of January 1930. Edward was employed variously as a weaver, silk picker and salesman during his life.
Edward Barclay
Newspaper Articles:
Paterson Daily Press- May 31st, 1883
Briefs. – Edward J. Barclay, a son of the Police sergeant, has succeeded Walter B. King in the Paterson and New York messenger business. Mr. Barclay’s principal depot in Paterson is at Mr. Blackburn’s, 60 and 62 Railroad avenue; his New York office is at 53 Harrison street.
The couple had at least three children:
1.Harry J Barclay (1 Aug 1881-17 Feb 1942) who married Julia F Mullican on 26 May 1904 in St. George’s Church in Paterson, New Jersey.
2. Catherine Barclay (18 Oct 1882-01 Oct 1890).
3. Eva Barclay (1894-).
