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| Hi everyone I am trying to find information about the following Alfred James Watters born 1873 married Mary Anne Smyth in Kells 17/4/1900 died New York 1954, spent time in Chicago and Toronto where a son was born at St. Peter`s Hosp 16/2/1901 In particular I would like to Know where he was born. HDGW | |
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| | From:  jelora | Sent: 5/6/2007 5:47 PM |
Hi Harry,
Welcome to our Group..
I recently found Alfred James Watters and his wife Mary Ann Smyth's arrival into the Port of Philadelphia on S. S. Pennland April 1900.
Both had residence in Ireland as :Dublin
They gave the address of Samuel Smith,New York City as US contact, whose relationship was noted as brother-in-law.
1900 census New York
Samuel Smith arrived 1899 staying with relatives Eugene and Emily Parker, relationship noted as nephew.
I was unable to find the family of Watters in the USA but did find the Parker family living in Brooklyn, New York.
WW1 Draft Registration: Chicago Local Board No.42,Cook , Illinois
He gives his birth : Mar 12 1873
Citizen status: Alien non declared
If not citizen what nation are you a citizen or subject?
Alfred James Watters ... British_Ireland
Occupation: Packer.. Employer Chicago Ill.
Nearest relative:
Mrs Mary Ann Watters
Kells, County Meath, Ireland
1901 Census of Canada 1901 Census of Canada
Name: Alfred Waters
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 22
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1878
Birthplace: Ireland
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Mary Ann
Immigration Year: 1900
Racial or Tribal Origin: Irish
Nationality: Canadian
Religion: Church of England
Occupation: Carpenter
Province: Ontario
DISTRICT: Toronto (West/Ouest) (City/Cité)
District Number: 118
Sub-District: Toronto (West/Ouest) (City/Cité) Ward/Quartier No 4
Sub-District Number: B-15
Family Number: 6
Page: 1
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred Waters 22
Mary Ann Waters 23
Thomas Waters 6 Weeks
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1901 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA:
With the above information we now know the following:
1. Religion: Church of Ireland
2. Birth date of James varies 1901 he gives date as 18 Feb 1878____ WW1 Draft 12 Mar 1873
3. Ship manifest gives Dublin as place of origin in Ireland
4. First-born son is named Thomas.. perhaps after Alfred's father?
5. Mary Ann returned to Ireland since in September 1918, Alfred gives this as his wife's residence.
Did she and children return to USA?
6. Do you have death certificate of Alfred James from New York City?
I will continue to do research in the USA, for you, Harry ,and the other managers, Mike, Marian , Fran and Kay will be helping on the other side of The Pond..
Take Care,
Jelora
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| | | From: jelora | Sent: 5/6/2007 9:13 PM |
Hi Harry..
I've been going over census information and can't seem to find Alfred nor Mary Ann in the 1920 nor 1930 census.
Since, you had mentioned that Alfred died in New York and didn't specify New York City, I've taken a different approach and started looking for ship manifests prior to 1954.
I've found a James Watters sailing from Queenstown, Ireland 31 October 1930 on the S. S. George Washington
Arrived N.Y. 07 Nov 1930
Age 54... boatmaker, Irish , Ireland born.. Anyart.....last residence Ireland.. Derrycreany ,Co. Monahan..
Brother: Patrick Watters ..same address..
Destination: Cornwall on the Hudson, New York
Question: ever in US ..his answer Yes.. but nothing after that...
Relative: Daughter
Mrs. A Brett
1st St. Cornwall on the Hudson, New York
He has a deformity of his left leg___ duration of 50 years.
Would this be a match to Alfred James?
jelora
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Hi
As far as I know Alfred Watters was born in Ireland. ???Tyrone or Meat
Thanks
Harry |
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Hi Harry,I know its ages since we Got back to you.If you contact the Following You should be able to get the Police record you are after Mike |
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