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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => US Lookup Requests => Topic started by: Sally4x on Thursday 22 September 11 17:10 BST (UK)
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Hi,
I have a family that emigrated to the USA in 1921 and 1922. They were a Preston weaving family. The eldest daughter Teresa Ellen went to Massachusetts in 1921 and her mother Isabella and three sisters when to Plainfield Connecticut in 1922. I am guessing that Teresa Ellen had moved there to work in a mill and they went to join her. The dad and two brothers it seemed stayed in Preston.
Apart from the death of the mother Isabella in Norwich Connecticut in 1951, I am stuck as to if the daughters married, had children and what happened to them. Any help would really be appreciated, because I don't know where to look.
Thanks
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There are markings on the manifest indicating that Isabella & her 3 daughters were naturalized. There is more information on manifest markings here: http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles/manifests/
I found an entry on a naturalization index for an Isabella Reguin (Linford) from Great Britain. She was living at 2 1/2 S. Third Ave., Taftville, Connecticut and was naturalized in New London Co. Court on 10 Nov. 1936.
There is an entry on the Social Security Death index for Isabella L. Reguin, born 8 Dec 1908, died 9 Jan 2003, and last residence of Norwich, Connecticut. Seems like it might match the daughter.
I found an obituary for a Theresa (Reguin) Meskiewicz of Norwich, born in Taftville, CT on 4 Oct. 1938 to Paul & Isabella Reguin. Perhaps she was named after Isabella's sister.
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There is an obituary for Isabelle here and she seems to be a match for your family: http://www.rootschat.com/links/0f6l/
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Ruth Margaret Linford married Albert Korab according to anc. tree.
Appears they had 4 children.
Isabella 1931 - 1934 and Winifred Mary Korab born 10 th July 1935 (married to Vancelette) died 1 st December 2004 Vista, California,
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0f6n/
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0f6o/
Ruth M Korab. Born 1905. Aged 58 years - Died 17 Nov 1963 - Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Albert
Albert died in 1968. Born 19 April 1902 and Died December 1968
Albert Korab
Last Residence: 06360 Norwich, New London, Connecticut,
SSN was issued in Connecticut (Before 1951)
Sandra
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There is an obituary for Ruth Korab in Google News Archives that lists her surviving sisters as Mrs. John Livesey of North Adams, Massachusetts and Mrs. Paul Reguin of the Taftville section.
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I found an obituary for Theresa Helena Livesey who died in North Adams, Mass. on 10 Feb. 1976. She was survived by her husband John, sister Mrs. Paul Reguin, 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
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I also found an article about the Liveseys' 50th wedding anniversary with a picture of them. It says they lived near each other in England, but didn't meet until they were in the US. If you want a copy of it, send me your e-mail address in a private message.
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Thanks for all of your help. I will look through it all and it has been so helpful. The only sister that I now don't have information on is the youngest one Honora Linford who was born in 1916.
Sally
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Also, it would help if they didn't change their names! Teresa Ellen becomes Theresa Helena and Ruth becomes Ruth Margaret and I have all their birth certificates! I had gone through the 1930 census looking for a Teresa Ellen! :o
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Looks like Henry Linford (brother of the girls) aged 17 years, travelled Liverpool to New York on the SS Carmania - 6th October 1921.
Single. Occupation: Spinner. Father Mr Linford. * Livesey Street. Preston. Final destination to sister Miss Linford. 137 New Villages. Plainfield. Intended to staty permanently.
There is a death for Henry T (Thornton) Linford in Amounderness. Lancashire - Q1 1966 - 10b 88 which is possible your Henry.
Sandra
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John R Livesey _ son of Teresa and John born 11 Feb 1927 died January 1985
Last Benefit - 33025 Hollywood, Broward, Florida,
SSN was issued in Massachusetts (Before 1951)
Sandra
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Thanks. It isn't the Henry I was looking for, because that one was from a different branch of my family and was born in 1887. He just disappears from any record after his birth.
This Henry is however a sibling to the sisters we have been talking about. I did know about him, but wasn't sure if he was related to them or not and this proved that he was! So it seems that the whole family moved to the USA except the father Christopher and settled there. Henry Thornton (Thornton was the mother's maiden name) moved back to England and died there.
Sally
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Husband of Teresa and John's first born daughter - Philip J Descoteau. Born 15 March 1922 Massachusetts and died 7 September 1990 North Adams.
Certificate: 043600
Will pm a link to a wedding photograph and a white pages link.
Sandra
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I PM'd you my e-mail address. Please can you let me know you got it and send the article about the 50th wedding anniversary. Also, if it's possible, please can you let me have a link for the Ruth Korab obituary if possible?
Thanks,
Sally
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Here's Ruth's obituary http://www.rootschat.com/links/0f8f/
I'll get the other article to you shortly.
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Sally i can help u with the Linford family you are looking for. I can help because that s my mothers family. What do you do with this information?Also i would like to get in touch with family members if at all poosible.Honora became a nun here in Connecticut USA. She died of cancer in Waterbury Ct. in the late 1940 s . I do have Photo s or have acces to them from other family members. My mom s branch of the family goes by the Reguin name there was 7 us. My oldest sister terry died 3 years ago. The others are (*). I have 2 sisters still alive (*). I am registered under MACV on Rootschat.com Phone me at 8609857559 USA. I hope this helps. Dont blame the speeling on me its the pen thats bad.
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Sally the reason my grandfarther did not come to this country is pretty sad.When the first world war broke out he joined one of the KINGS OWN REGIMENTS.Imagine that with all of those children.He was sent to France and was in comunications laying commo wire anyways he was gassed.In those days to treat someone with this type of injury they were given Morphine. After the war he worked the docks of Liverpool the best he could.Why my Grandmother decided to come to this country is another issue. Anyways he could not pass the Physical that you had to take to come to this country. He latter commited suicide and died a very sad man. Of course my grandmother did not help matters much. She was Irish Catholic and grandpa was protestant. Prior to the war or shortly after my uncle Christopher died after attending a St Patrick parade. He was thrown off of Henrys shoulders when a horse had its throat cut in front of them and there was quite a mess. Christopher was taken home and died sometime that night. Being Catholic at that time in England was not the easiest thing to be. I noticed you never mentioned Christopher. I have pictures of Grandpa in his uniform and must say he was handsom.I never heard of the Johnson family and would like to know how i am related to them. Grandpa is buried on top of his brother from what i was told.Would also like to know what regiment he served with.Being a veteran myself this means a lot to me.When I was a young boy we would visit my aunt terry and my mother aunt terry and uncle John would sing all the old songs from that terrible war. Sorry this is long but a have a lot to say. More to come Remember its the pen thats bad
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Honora Linford became a num and died of cancer in the 1950's. She is buried in Plainfield CT. She was my aunt.
Peter Reguin
Hi Peter , welcome to Rootschat :)
Think you are hitting the "Report to Moderator" button rather than the "REPLY" button lower down so I've posted your reply for you.
ev
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I know this thread is 7 years old but I'd love to see the family tree you created. I am the granddaughter of Mary Winifred Vancelette (Korab). Do you have any contact info for her sister, (*)?
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Susan, welcome to Roots Chat. You were probably unaware, but it is against the rules of Roots Chat to post about people who are or may be living, so I removed the name of Mary's sister.
I found a possible match for the person that you're looking for, and I will send it to you by personal message in case the original poster does not return.
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Thank you,
I didn't know you couldn't discuss the living. Sorry. I'm pretty sure I found her contact info. I left her a message.
Thanks again,
Susan
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Hi,
Yes I have a pretty extensive tree and information on the Linfords if you want to PM me.
Thanks,
Sally
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Hello I am researching the Linford - Thornton Families... I had wondered why Christopher Linford had not gone to America with his wife & daughters... Henry traveled to the states is 1921 & 1926 but settled in England & married Ethel Osborne Nee: Brown in 1929... Ethel had a daughter Gertrude Osborne... Henry, Ethel & Gertrude are in the 1939 English census... There are no other children mentioned so I assume that Henry & Ethel did not have children of their own... Does anyone have any photo's of Henry?... I would love to see any photo's that any family members have... I am descended from the Thornton family & possibly the Linford family... I believe Henry Thornton Linford is my Paternal Grandfather...
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Isabel Linford was my great grandmother. Ruth Linford Korab was my grandmother. Mary Winifred Korab Vancelette was my mother. She had 2 sisters and a brother. Her brother died when he was a baby. Her older sister is still alive and living in Uncasville Connecticut. I don't know about her younger sister. I would love to chat more if you're interested.
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Isabel Linford was my great grandmother. Ruth Linford Korab was my grandmother. Mary Winifred Korab Vancelette was my mother. She had 2 sisters and a brother. Her brother died when he was a baby. Her older sister is still alive and living in Uncasville Connecticut. I don't know about her younger sister. I would love to chat more if you're interested.
Hello Mrsdewey1997,
I would like to chat some more... I tried to send my email & a message but your mailbox is full...
Regards
Maria
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New members need at least two posts before using the Personal Messaging facility. That's probably why your message is not getting through to Mrsdewey1997.
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I don't have any info on Henry and very little about Christopher. I do have a couple of personal items that belonged to Christopher and Isabel. My mom shared a few stories when I was growing up.
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I don't have any info on Henry and very little about Christopher. I do have a couple of personal items that belonged to Christopher and Isabel. My mom shared a few stories when I was growing up.
I did read on here that another family member had a photo of Christopher in his WW1 uniform & he gave some information on Christopher's death in 1928... I have four generation's of Linford's in a tree going back further than Christopher & Isebella & also a decent branch of Thornton's who's surname was originally Monaghan not Thornton...
Regards
Maria
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New members need at least two posts before using the Personal Messaging facility. That's probably why your message is not getting through to Mrsdewey1997.
Thank you...
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Sally the reason my grandfarther did not come to this country is pretty sad.When the first world war broke out he joined one of the KINGS OWN REGIMENTS.Imagine that with all of those children.He was sent to France and was in comunications laying commo wire anyways he was gassed.In those days to treat someone with this type of injury they were given Morphine. After the war he worked the docks of Liverpool the best he could.Why my Grandmother decided to come to this country is another issue. Anyways he could not pass the Physical that you had to take to come to this country. He latter commited suicide and died a very sad man. Of course my grandmother did not help matters much. She was Irish Catholic and grandpa was protestant. Prior to the war or shortly after my uncle Christopher died after attending a St Patrick parade. He was thrown off of Henrys shoulders when a horse had its throat cut in front of them and there was quite a mess. Christopher was taken home and died sometime that night. Being Catholic at that time in England was not the easiest thing to be. I noticed you never mentioned Christopher. I have pictures of Grandpa in his uniform and must say he was handsom.I never heard of the Johnson family and would like to know how i am related to them. Grandpa is buried on top of his brother from what i was told.Would also like to know what regiment he served with.Being a veteran myself this means a lot to me.When I was a young boy we would visit my aunt terry and my mother aunt terry and uncle John would sing all the old songs from that terrible war. Sorry this is long but a have a lot to say. More to come Remember its the pen thats bad
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Sally the reason my grandfarther did not come to this country is pretty sad.When the first world war broke out he joined one of the KINGS OWN REGIMENTS.Imagine that with all of those children.He was sent to France and was in comunications laying commo wire anyways he was gassed.In those days to treat someone with this type of injury they were given Morphine. After the war he worked the docks of Liverpool the best he could.Why my Grandmother decided to come to this country is another issue. Anyways he could not pass the Physical that you had to take to come to this country. He latter commited suicide and died a very sad man. Of course my grandmother did not help matters much. She was Irish Catholic and grandpa was protestant. Prior to the war or shortly after my uncle Christopher died after attending a St Patrick parade. He was thrown off of Henrys shoulders when a horse had its throat cut in front of them and there was quite a mess. Christopher was taken home and died sometime that night. Being Catholic at that time in England was not the easiest thing to be. I noticed you never mentioned Christopher. I have pictures of Grandpa in his uniform and must say he was handsom.I never heard of the Johnson family and would like to know how i am related to them. Grandpa is buried on top of his brother from what i was told.Would also like to know what regiment he served with.Being a veteran myself this means a lot to me.When I was a young boy we would visit my aunt terry and my mother aunt terry and uncle John would sing all the old songs from that terrible war. Sorry this is long but a have a lot to say. More to come Remember its the pen thats bad
I hope this helps... Name Christopher Linford
Regiment or Corps: Royal Engineers, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, Royal Engineers
Regimental Number: 256858, 3197, WR269329
Regards
Maria