Dear Friends, A while back some woman on this list told me about her Irish ancestor who died after a stabbing near the East River's active docks. She could not find verification in historical newspapers about the event. Yesterday another list member received a DC for his 25yo Irish ancestor who was was deliberately shot and killed by a pistol shot to his head, in a "saloon" owned by McKENNA in the meat packing district. This list member found many details about the execution style killing of his ancestor. This is all to say that these sorts of crimes should be verifiable in several ways: historical newspapers, Coroner's Reports and Autopsies. [Don't overlook the Historical New York Times; it does include everyday events of everyday people.] Would anyone like to share what records they tracked after discovering a crime where their Irish ancestor was a victim? Barb

Good morning all, Barb is referring to my gt. grandfather’s brother, John HAMILL. Does anyone have access to the New York Times archives? I was able to find a lot of press about this at fultonhistory and in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle through the Brooklyn Library (thanks to all who assist those sites, they are so valuable). I’m wondering if the NYT also carried the story, and would be grateful to anyone who might be able to search: John HAMILL, Wednesday, May 5, 1909, killed by Matthew Lettish, aka Matthre Leddy, aka “Yellow” at Felix McKENNA’s saloon at 438 Eleventh Avenue. Lettish was eventually caught in November in Chicago, and in December sentenced to 20-life. Any help much appreciated! Michael Yesterday another list member received a DC for his 25yo Irish ancestor who was was deliberately shot and killed by a pistol shot to his head, in a "saloon" owned by McKENNA in the meat packing district. This list member found many details about the execution style killing of his ancestor. Barb --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Michael, I have found a NYT article regarding his capture and will send it as a pdf attachment to you offlist. Teresa On Jun 26, 2015 9:27 AM, "Michael Hamill via" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Good morning all, > Barb is referring to my gt. grandfather’s brother, John HAMILL. Does anyone have access to the New York Times archives? I was able to find a lot of press about this at fultonhistory and in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle through the Brooklyn Library (thanks to all who assist those sites, they are so valuable). I’m wondering if the NYT also carried the story, and would be grateful to anyone who might be able to search: > John HAMILL, Wednesday, May 5, 1909, killed by Matthew Lettish, aka Matthre Leddy, aka “Yellow” at Felix McKENNA’s saloon at 438 Eleventh Avenue. > Lettish was eventually caught in November in Chicago, and in December sentenced to 20-life. Any help much appreciated!

Hi Theresa, Would you mind sending it to me also. I performed research for Michael and would like to see all docs. Thank you, Barb -----Original Message----- From: Teresa Guidice via <[email protected]> To: nynewyor <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, Jun 26, 2015 12:48 pm Subject: Re: [NYNEWYOR] CRIMES vs Irish immigrants in NYC Michael, I have found a NYT article regarding his capture and will send it as a pdf attachment to you offlist. Teresa On Jun 26, 2015 9:27 AM, "Michael Hamill via" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Good morning all, > Barb is referring to my gt. grandfather’s brother, John HAMILL. Does anyone have access to the New York Times archives? I was able to find a lot of press about this at fultonhistory and in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle through the Brooklyn Library (thanks to all who assist those sites, they are so valuable). I’m wondering if the NYT also carried the story, and would be grateful to anyone who might be able to search: > John HAMILL, Wednesday, May 5, 1909, killed by Matthew Lettish, aka Matthre Leddy, aka “Yellow” at Felix McKENNA’s saloon at 438 Eleventh Avenue. > Lettish was eventually caught in November in Chicago, and in December sentenced to 20-life. Any help much appreciated! ************************************* Jim Garrity, List Administrator [email protected] ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message