I have census results for Bridget & John, along with all their kids and so on...everything after 1880. I looked at the link for familysearch that you listed and there is a record that matches...everything (address, dob/dod, occupation, etc), except for spouse name. I assume that is an error. There is not a May Collins in my tree but I'm wondering if it may be his mother, since one isn't listed. However, the record does state that his father's name is also John, born in Ireland. Could that be anymore difficult??? Such a common name without any other info. I do still have family near Youngstown and they have been willing to get DC, newpaper articles, pictures and such for me. I'm just not sure of the next step to find the link oto the other side of the big pond. I did my trial with ancestry.com but cancelled since there are other sites and I wasn't set on committing a membership to one yet. Is there anyother way to see passenger lists online, for FREE??? If not, Houston supposedly has a great genealogy library that hopefully I can visit on Saturday. As I mentioned before, I found one listing but it shows him by himself. I'd like to view the entire list in case they might be listed seperately and I also found a different possible match, but since my trial ended and I failed to write down or print the info, I don't have much to go on. What other versions of Collins are there? (I know of Collens) Also, is there a part of Ireland that the name would be more common? Thanks again for the info and the links!! Stacy "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 **