This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGrath, Ruane, McCauley, Mylett, McGuire/Maguire, McLaughlin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zQz.2ACEB/606 Message Board Post: My Great-Grandfather is John J. McGrath Born- June 18, 1874, Died- December 31, 1972 His Father was Peter McGrath, Mother was Elizabeth Mylett (also spelled Mylet) They were from Frenchpark, County Roscommon. He had two brothers; Patrick and Peter. Patrick and John both left Ireland for the United States. Peter and My Great-Great-GrandParents stayed in Ireland. John J. McGrath arrived at Ellis Island on May 23, 1913. His Ship was the Celtic II of the White Star line. He was 5'9" Fair skin, Dark hair and blue eyes. His trade was that of Gardener. When he arrived here, he stayed with a cousin,by the name of Peter McLaughlin in Orange, NJ. (Do not know any mor on the McLaughlins) He became a US citizen in 1919 after serving the in United States Army in WW1 He married Mary McCauley on April 28, 1918. Mary McCauley McGrath was born in 1889. In 1909 she traveled from her home in Swanlinbar to the United States, abord the Lusitania (through Queenstown). She was 5"7" Fair of skin and hair, with blue eyes. Her Father was Thomas McCauley from County Galway and Her Mother was Ellen McGuire. (Not much more is known about her parents.) Her traveling companions were her cousins; Frances McCauley, Rose McCauley, John Cassidy, Maggie Gilbride and Hugh Maguire. When she arrived in the USA, she stayed with Frank McGuire and his wife (name unknown) in Newark, NJ. Mary's listed occupation was that of Shop Assistant. They had two children; Mary Elenore McGrath, who unfortunately passed away only 19 days old and Thomas McGrath. Mary McCauley McGrath died on March 15, 1939 at Our Lady Of Laurdes Church in West Orange, NJ. Thomas McGrath married Hellen Ruane and had 4 children. Michael McGrath Kevin McGrath Thomas McGrath John P. Mcgrath (my father) I know it seems like I have a lot of information, but these are only facts. If someone has any other information on any of my family, or believes that they are family, I would appreciate the help. My Grandmother, Hellen Ruane McGrath, passed away when I was very young. I do not know her family, really at all. Any help would be wonderful! Thank you very much.