In a message dated 8/28/2004 6:29:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, labaths@worldnet.att.net writes: > Death of M. Griffin - M. Griffin died, Friday afternoon at the home of his > daughter, Mrs. R. Welch, 480 East Seventh Street. He was born in Ireland > and > was 80 years old. > > Old Settler of Sheldon Township Passes Away > > Deceased was born in the county of Waterford, Ireland about 84 years ago. > He settled in Sheldon township when the first settlers came there and made > his > home there until about 30 years ago w ------------------------------------------------------------------------ congrats on your new info! I noticed one reads that he was 80 and one 84...odd huh? ; )

>Sounds great, but mine would have crossed 50-60 years earlier. Are there records anywhere of pre 1850 crossings? > Good question. When you need any info on emigration to the USA, the Nara.gov is a good resource. Check out this URL and you'll get your answer plus a lot more info about Canadian emigration into the USA. http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/fall_2000_us_canada_immigration_records_1.html > A large number of immigrants came to the United States via Canada > during the mid- and late nineteenth century, and for them there is no > U.S. immigration record. They landed in Canada where no U.S. officer > met them or recorded information about their arrival in the United > States. The always-growing number of immigrants who chose this route > in the late 1800s finally convinced the United States, in 1894, to > build and operate the bureaucratic machinery necessary to document the > many thousands who each year entered at points along its northern border. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

A wonderful person sent me an obit for my gg grandfather, Maurice Griffin and I found he was born in Co. Waterford! Now I have another county in Ireland in which to search. Red Wing Republican Red Wing, Houston, MN Wednesday, July 17, 1912 Death of M. Griffin - M. Griffin died, Friday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. Welch, 480 East Seventh Street. He was born in Ireland and was 80 years old. The funeral was held Monday morning at 6:30 O'clock at St. Joseph's church. The body was taken to Caledonia for burial. Caledonia Journal Caledonia, Houston, MN Friday, July 19, 1912 Old Settler of Sheldon Township Passes Away Morris Griffin, who settled in Sheldon township in the early days, and who occupied the farm now known as the Kruckow place, was brought here from Red Wing, Minn. Monday even- and his remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery beside that of his wife who died about forty years ago. Deceased was born in the county of Waterford, Ireland about 84 years ago. He settled in Sheldon township when the first settlers came there and made his home there until about 30 years ago when he went to Red Wing to live. He is survived by five children, viz: John, Mike, (Kate) Mrs. Welsh, (Nellie) Mrs. McCormick and (Mary) Mrs. Search. Caledonia Argus Caldeonia, Houston, MN Friday, July 19, 1912 Early Pioneer of Sheldon Dead The remains of Maurice Griffin, who died in Red Wing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. Welsh, were brought here Monday night for interment in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Griffin was 80 years old and was one of the first settlers in this county, coming here from Michigan in 1854 and settling in Sheldon where he owned and operated a farm for many years. After disposing of his farm he moved to Red Wing where he engaged in railroading. He is survived by two sons and three daughters. ----------- Descendants of Maurice Griffin 1 Maurice Griffin b: Abt. 1828 in County Waterford, Ireland src: Obit d: 07/12/1912 in Red Wing ,Minnesota src: Obit Burial: Caledonia, Minnesota Catholic Cemetery . +Elizabeth Cunningham b: in County Mayo, Ireland d: 01/30/1872 in Caledonia, Houston, Minnesota Burial: Caledonia, Minnesota Catholic Cemetery ........ 2 John Griffin b: 09/13/1853 in Michigan d: 01/18/1914 in Walnut Township, Palo Alto Co, Iowa Burial: 01/20/1914 St. Jacob's Cemetery, Graettinger, Palo Alto, Iowa Source: St. Jacob's Cemetery Records ............ +Susie Lyons m: 09/19/1890 in Minnesota src: Emmetsburg Democrat, 21 Jan 1914 d: 10/02/1934 src: St. Jacob's Cemetery Records Burial: 10/05/1934 St. Jacob's Cemetery, Graettinger, Palo Alto, Iowa Source: St. Jacob's Cemetery Records ........ 2 Kate Griffin b: Bet. 1855 - 1856 in Michigan src: 1880 Sheldon, Houston, MN Federal Census ............ +Richard Walsh ........ 2 Michael Griffin b: Bet. 1863 - 1864 in Minnesota src: 1880 Sheldon, Houston, MN Federal Census ........ 2 Jane Jennie Griffin b: 03/01/1865 in Caldeonia, Houston, Minnesota d: 04/28/1912 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Burial: St. Johns Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa ............ +Edward McNally b: 06/11/1864 in Ixonia, Wisconsin m: 07/23/1888 in Emmetsburg Iowa d: 12/11/1950 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Assumption Death Records, Palo Alto Co, IA 1927-1948 Burial: 12/14/1950 St. John's Cemetery/Palo Alto County, Iowa Source: Assumption Death Records, Palo Alto Co, IA 1927-1948 ........ 2 Mary A Griffin b: Bet. 1869 - 1870 in Minnesota src: 1880 Sheldon, Houston, MN Federal Census ............ +Will Search m: 02/04/1894 ........ 2 Nellie Griffin b: 01/1872 in Minnesota src: 1900 Pleasant Hill, Winona, Minnesota Census ............ +Christopher P McCormick b: 08/1870 in Minnesota src: 1900 Pleasant Hill, Winona, Minnesota Census m: Bet. 1887 - 1888 src: 1900 Pleasant Hill, Winona, Minnesota Census Cathy Joynt Labath Gg granddaughter of Maurice & Elizabeth Cunningham Griffin G Granddaughter of Edward & Jane Jennie Griffin McNally

Sounds great, but mine would have crossed 50-60 years earlier. Are there records anywhere of pre 1850 crossings?

There are Dineen relatives in my tree, It is an uncommon name, Do you know much about it.? Nancy

SNIPPET: Dorothea LANGE, native of Hoboken, NJ, world-famous photojournalist for "LIFE" magazine and best known for her images (many of which sold for thousands) of the Depression in the USA, was captivated by the Irish people who she found "rooted to the land." Her photoessay "Irish Country People," containing 19 images of the people of Co. Clare in the 1950s, appeared in the March 21, 1955, issue of that magazine - the text written by her son, Daniel DIXON. Although elderly and ill at the time, Dorothea had convinced the editors of "LIFE" to send her on assignment to Ireland after reading a book about the country and its people. Until the day she died in 1965, Ms LANGE kept photos of Ireland pinned to her studio wall and to a corkboard in her kitchen. "Look at that face," she'd say, of an image of an Irish girl smiling in the rain, "Isn't that a beautiful face?" Snapping an old man approaching on a lonely road, she had explained, "That's pure Ireland. He was just made out of that wet limey soil - Made out of it!" Dorothea also kept in touch with many of the subjects of her photos. Years after her death, writer Gerry MULLINS discovered more examples of her work in the archives of the Oakland Museum in CA. A book containing 100 such images was published circa 1995 -- "Dorothea Lange's Ireland."

In a message dated 8/28/2004 12:59:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, Irishcolleen45@aol.com writes: I was at the National Archives in Washington, DC this past week and I found my great uncle Rodger Morgan's crossing into the USA Please, Nora, what records does one ask for and can they be requested by mail? I wouldn't be surprised to find several of my Irish ancestors arriving first in Canada. Mary Mary Fallon Richards

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Thanks for letting me know, Margaret. Nora marbence2002@yahoo.com writes: >My husband's great grandmother, Margaret Regan was from Tulla townland, Darragh Civil Parish in Limerick. Her parents were Mary Drake and James Regan who were married in Kildorrery Cork in 1832< Nora, Please forgive my tardiness....I put your email aside to answer later and it got lost in my Mailbox. I sorry but I don't see a connection. My Regan's were Edward and Mary Anne (Murray) Regan, who were born in County Sligo, very close to County Rsocommon. They, with their children Patrick (my grandfather) and Mary, emigrated to New York, in 1869. Good Luck, Margaret in NV

In a message dated 8/28/2004 8:35:10 AM Central Daylight Time, lady.star@charter.net writes: I will have to try the Canadian border path in tracking down my DINEEN > ancestors. They settled in the Carmel - Brewster area of Putnam County, > New York. > Where did you start at the National Archives? They would probably show up in the St. Alban's lists. Annie in Minnesota

"Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries Through the St. Albans (VT ) District, 1895-1924" film (M1461), is part of record set M1464 at your local LDS FHC. If you have trouble locating it on the CD of FHC library holdings, try keying in 1472801 when asked for the US/Can film area number. That last number, while it pertains to records of individuals whose surnames begin with the letter "A," will bring up information on all microfilmed border-crossing records. Researchers thinking their research has nothing to do with the state of Vermont tend to overlook these valuable films. Actually, they pertain to persons crossing back and forth at ANY point along the entire USA-Canadian border! (Records were apparently stored in VT). In addition to the usual data one would expect to find on an individual, you are also provided with the last residence, name and address of a relative in the "old" country, same at intended destination, traveling companions, when last in country, color of hair, eyes, height and weight, identifying scars, etc. Best of all, they give the name of any ship, port, date involved in travels which can lead to a second microfilm of ship manifests. I found aunts and uncles on these films easily as they are alphabetical by surname. Note, although the Soundex film says it ends in 1924, dad emigrated in 1925 from Liverpool and his record was on the film. One just one film I found border-crossing records for many family members over many years. The films are reader-friendly, easy to use. All "aliens" who crossed the border with one particular surname (and variations) for that entire time period are grouped together on one, at the most, two films. Each time they crossed the border for travel, work, to visit back in the "old" country, etc., it generated another record. Let's say you were looking for Thomas Albert. Kelly on the Kelly/Kelly film - if you didn't find him under his full name or Thomas A. Kelly (the usual case), try looking for him under Thomas Kelly, T. A. Kelly, and even T. Kelly. Important -- it is also possible he is listed under his middle name. When looking for Denis Ford, I found him under Harold Denis Ford with enough data to clearly identify him as my paternal uncle. It is easy to quickly browse through the film. Most of the photographed cards (front and back) are very clear. This record set provided me with some of the most extensive information I have been able to obtain on my family to date and only cost me a fee of $3.75 at my local LDS FHC. I believe the the National Archive branches in the USA have these same films for free, and no doubt they are also available in Canadian repositories, as well. The film numbers might be different but the title of the films should be the same. The LDS FHCs are open to the general public and the volunteers there will help you find/order just the right film to view. Jean

Hi Nora, I will have to try the Canadian border path in tracking down my DINEEN ancestors. They settled in the Carmel - Brewster area of Putnam County, New York. Where did you start at the National Archives? Regards, Jim B. (James Dineen Burden)

The Waterford County Library now has the death registers for the county for 1864 to 1901 on line at: http://www.waterfordcountylibrary.ie/index.html Click on Online Resources, then on the Death registers -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

What years did the list cover? My Canada family crossed in the early 1900's. ----- Original Message ----- From: <JBurden@aol.com> To: <IRISH-AMERICAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 6:31 AM Subject: Re: [Irish-American] Canadian border crossing immigrants > Hi Nora, > > I will have to try the Canadian border path in tracking down my DINEEN > ancestors. They settled in the Carmel - Brewster area of Putnam County, > New York. > Where did you start at the National Archives? > > Regards, > > Jim B. > > (James Dineen Burden) > > > ==== IRISH-AMERICAN Mailing List ==== > The IRISH-AMERICAN Mailing List Website and Lookup Service > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > Use this to unsub, change your subscription, links, etc. >

Hi listers, I was at the National Archives in Washington, DC this past week and I found my great uncle Rodger Morgan's crossing into the USA. It was such a delight to find it because I have been looking for this piece of info for over twenty years. Did it add any new info for me? No but it's nice to fit in the pieces. He was going to see my grandmother (his sister) in Pittsburgh, PA. Just want to share with you all. Nora Hopkins FitzGerald Hopkins - Castlebar, Co. Mayo/New York City Grant - Drumboniff, Co. Down/NYC

> > >Has anyone received naturalization papers from 1926-34? I'm curious to know if the index has the date of entry on it. > You didn't mention the area...but, I have searched naturalization records from all parts of the East coast and the Southern area. They all vary...some give tons of info and others barely give the name :-) Maybe if you were a bit more specific, someone on the list who has searched similar records in the same area could be of more help. Plus, don't forget there are different kinds of papers...at the very least there are two, the alien declarations usually have the most info..the final papers when the alien becomes a citizen, may have town of residence/address plus witnesses' names. But, again, all are different with different info. I have done extensive transcriptions for Rensselaer Co (Troy) NY and find it also depends on the clerk on how much info is filled in on the forms...using the same form, different clerks filled them out differently. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton

>My husband's great grandmother, Margaret Regan was from Tulla townland, Darragh Civil Parish in Limerick. Her parents were Mary Drake and James Regan who were married in Kildorrery Cork in 1832< Nora, Please forgive my tardiness....I put your email aside to answer later and it got lost in my Mailbox. I sorry but I don't see a connection. My Regan's were Edward and Mary Anne (Murray) Regan, who were born in County Sligo, very close to County Rsocommon. They, with their children Patrick (my grandfather) and Mary, emigrated to New York, in 1869. Good Luck, Margaret in NV It is a great error to take oneself for more than one is, or for less than one is worth. Goethe --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage!

Hi listers, Has anyone received naturalization papers from 1926-34? I'm curious to know if the index has the date of entry on it. My husband was viewing the index of naturalization records from 1893 and 1902 and the index had all the info he needed for looking for ship records prior to 1892. Thanks. Nora Hopkins FitzGerald Searching for Fahey/Hogan/Keane/Hopkins in Chicago Hopkins - Castlebar, Co. Mayo/New York City Grant - Drumboniff, Co. Down/NYC

Searching for descendants of the following families- - In Aghalee, Co Antrim, parents Stephen & Ann Jane [?] Gilbert christened son Stephen [14 Feb 1814] & dau Sarah [20 Mar 1816]. In Inch by Gorey, Co Wexford, Thomas Nowlan married [22 Mar 1834] Sarah Gilbert, & they christened son James [5 Mar 1840]. I believe this to be my G G/fa James F. Nowlan, who emigrated from Wexford to USA in 1840s, eventually settling in Richmond, Henrico Co, VA, where he met & married [June 1862] young Co Wexford emigrant lass, Margaret Ann Redmond. They raised their family of nine in that area...[1870,1880,1900, 1910 Fed census records]. I located Margaret's parents, Edward & wife Mary [Cullen] Redmond with kids in the 1850 Fed census for Henrico Co, VA. James Nowlan, wife Margaret Ann, & her mother, Mary [Cullen] Redmond are buried in the Richmond, VA "Hollywood Cemetery, along with other Cullen-Redmond-Nowlan-Ryall family members. Included are Margaret Ann's father Edward Redmond, sisters Bridget C. [Redmond] Ryall & Mary Redmond, and bro.s Thomas, Bernard, & Michael...sister Catherine unaccounted for]. I seek aid in connecting these folks! Any contacts greatly appreciated! Bob Edmondson [Chatsworth, CA] [wreluvsthesea@yahoo.com] --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish.

In a message dated 8/24/2004 2:36:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, linsplace@hotmail.com writes: 1880 Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Peter BARRETT Self M Male W 46 IRE Wagon Maker IRE IRE Jane BARRETT Wife M Female W 39 IRE Keeping House IRE IRE Ann BARRETT Dau S Female W 18 NY No Occupation IRE IRE John BARRETT Son S Male W 15 NY At School IRE IRE Maggie BARRETT Dau S Female W 11 NY At School IRE IRE Peter BARRETT Son S Male W 7 NY At School IRE IRE Jane BARRETT Dau S Female W 4 NY IRE IRE Florence BARRETT Dau S Female W 2 NY IRE IRE