Well, don't I feel silly....I belive it says "dont know" "Stacy" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected] > Hopefully this link will take you to the DC. I can't make out his mother's > maiden name and hoping that it might look familiar to someone, since I'm > only somewhat familiar with Irish surnames. > > Thanks! > http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#givenName=john;p=1;surname=collins;searchType=standard;placeId=983368;eventPlace=Youngstown%2C%20Mahoning%2C%20Ohio%2C%20United%20States;year=1859 > > "Michael Kenefick" <[email protected]> wrote in message > news:[email protected] >> Hello Stacy, >> >> Did Bridgette die before John? A search for a Bridgette Collins in >> Mahoning, Ohio gives four results. The one that died 12 Jul 1915 could >> be your family? >> >> Both John and Bridgette's DC show an address of 53 East Madison for both >> of the two I found / mentioned. Possibly John remarried after Bridgette >> died and the new wife is May? >> >> That should give you two census records to look for John and Bridgette, >> 1900 and 1910. Any kids? >> >> Look for John and May on the 1920 Census. Any step kids? New kids? >> >> Happy hunting. >> >> Mike in Ohio >> >> Stacy wrote: >>> Immigrated to US in 1882 and according a passenger list, came by >>> himself. His obituary in Youngstown OH (Nov 1923),stated he had a sister >>> "Mrs. Catherine Claire, in Ireland". I've been told he was born in Clare >>> County but haven't been unable to find a source. So I'm not sure if her >>> last name is Claire or if they are refering to Clare county. He was also >>> catholic. >>> >>> A great uncle was a president and active member of the Gaelic Socity in >>> Youngstown and I'm hoping they can also offer additional information. >>> There is a family rumor that John might have changed his last name and >>> apparently there's a person who knows and won't spill, but even that is >>> hearsay. Although, IF the passenger record is him (the only John Collins >>> I've found with that match his age, so far), it was changed before >>> arriving in the US. (which would seem obvious to me) >>> >>> He married Bridget Finnessy in 1887 and I'm still searching for a >>> marriage liscense, to find out where they might have lived before >>> records show them together in OH. I've attached his obituary and have >>> ordered their death certificate, which will take 2-3 weeks. The death >>> records are before they required registration, so I'm not sure if the >>> certificate will be complete or what other information it might provide >>> that I don't already have. In the meantime, if anyone can suggest a next >>> step or something I'm missing, or even greater...a miraculous >>> connection - ha! The holy grail seems always be the NEXT connection >>> ;o)...I'd be grateful. >>> >>> I also came across Funcheon relatives this week. I'll search but if >>> someone want to offer up/narrow down areas of Ireland, I'd also >>> appreciate that...but no worries, I don't expect someone to find all my >>> infomation for me...I'm on a treasure hunt and just trying to sniff out >>> the clues! >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Stacy >>> >>> >>> >> >> ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** > >