On that DC the John Collins is a widow and a Policeman. 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 **