Fee family Coragh Cloverhill

[norh]

Hi Folks,
I am trying to find information on Fee family members who left Co Leitrim Ireland and went to USA. Below is a link to information I have gained so far:-

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,574426.0.html

Mary Fee (no DOB) Went to USA and married a German named Graves (phonetic sound. Probably wrong spelling)

Margaret Fee (no DOB) Also went to USA and married a German

John Fee DOB 2 June 1865 And married Mary O Rourke on 3rd May 1894 in Providence, Rhode Island

Patrick Fee DOB 30 July 1873

Michael Fee DOB 8 March 1877 was said to be a Taylor in Rhode Island. He was also jailed for some reason. Would it be possible to find out why?

As 2 family members turned up in Rhode Island its possible the others joined them. Any information on the above people would be much appreciated. Many thanks in anticipation.
Noreen
 

[shellyesq]

In the 1910 Census, Michael Fee appears to be an inmate in Cranston, Rhode Island in the State Workhouse House of Corrections.  It says he was married for four years, it was his 1st marriage, he immigrated in 1900, occupation - laborer, state workhouse.

In the 1920 Census, there's a Michael Fee in the House of Corrections in Cranston.  It says he was age 37 (so he got a bit younger), married, immigrated 1908, naturalized in 1912, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland.  I kind of doubt that someone would be naturalized while in prison, but I don't really know the rules on that.

[shellyesq]

Here's is the marriage for John & Mary:  https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F8K3-JZV

Birth of daughter Eileen: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FZ1L-KJK

Family on the 1900 Census:  https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M97P-NLH

Death of son Lawrence:  https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F8C2-28Y

John's death:  https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F842-FMV

[shellyesq]

1910 Census, East Providence, Rhode Island

Fee, Mary, head, female, white, age 42, married once for 16 years, mother of 4 children - 2 still living, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland, immigrated 1890, occupation - housework

son John J., white, age 13, single, b. Rhode Island, parents b. Ireland, no occupation

daughter Eilleen, white, age 10, single, b. Rhode Island, parents b. Ireland, no occupation

[shellyesq]

Rhode Island birth - John J. Fee, parents John & Mary Fee, born 12 Oct. 1896

WWI Draft Registration Card, 5 Jun. 1918
John Joseph Fee
50 Cobb Rd., East Providence, Rhode Island
born 12 Oct. 1896 in Providence, R.I.
Father born Ireland
Employer:  The Shepherd Co., Westminster, Prov., R.I.
Nearest relative:  mother Mary Fee, same home address
Race - white.  Tall, medium build, blue eyes, light hair, no disabilities.


1920 Census, East Providence, Rhode Island

Fee, Mary, head, rents home, female, white, age 52, married, immigrated 1890, alien, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland, no occupation

son John, white, age 23, single, b. Rhode Island, parents b. Ireland, occupation - truck driver, dry goods store

daughter Eileen, white, age 19, single, not attending school, b. Rhode Island, parents b. Ireland, occupation - waitress, delicatassen store

[shellyesq]

The elder John Fee appears to be a boarder in Providence, Rhode Island in the 1910 Census.  He was age 41, married for 16 years, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland, immigrated 1890, naturalized, occupation - gardener, hot house.

[shellyesq]

In the 1930 Providence city directory, it says that John J. Fee died 15 Sep. 1929, which appears to be the son.  There is a death record for John J. Fee, son of John & Mary, who died on that date at age 32.

The 1930 city directory also lists Eileen Fee, clerk at 85 Sprague, resides 46 Armstrong Ave.

There is also a Rhode Island death for Michael Fee, son of John & Mary, who died at age 1 month on 8 Dec. 1895.  A birth record indicates that Michael was born 24 Oct. 1895.

[norh]

Hi Shellyesq,
Many thanks for all this information. Its fantastic. Is there any trace of Michael Fee (DOB 8 march 1877) ? Would love to know if and why he ended up in jail. Thanks again.
Noreen

[norh]

Apologies Shellyesq,
You mentioned Michael earlier. I see he was in the state workhouse in 1910 and still there 1920. Is it likely he committed a serious crime or would he have been there due to poverty?
Noreen