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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => Topic started by: kieran257 on Wednesday 22 August 18 03:12 BST (UK)
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Hi All,
Can anyone please help me find
Lawrence Kelly who was born 12 July 1904
John Francis Kelly who was born 29 Dec 1909 and wife was Mary ?
There parents were Michael Kelly and Bridget McGuckin
This is the family in the census
1901
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Londonderry/Draperstown/Gortnaskey/1544014
1911
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Londonderry/Draperstown/Gortnaskey/610170/
Thanks for all your kind help it is very much appreciated
Kieran
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1940 census Philadelphia PA.
Lawrence Kelly 34 born Northern Ireland, delivery driver for Stone Company,
Margaret M Kelly wife 32 born Northern Ireland
John F Kelly, 30 brother born Northern Ireland, railway worker
John Jones 30 Lodger, born Northern Ireland, gardener private family
Lawrence, Margaret and John states they lived in the same house in 1930.
WWII draft card for Lawrence Kelly, resides Philadelphia PA born Derry Ireland 12 July 1904, hair brown, eyes brown, weight 170 pounds, 5'8" tall, works for American Stores Company.
registered 1940
ADDED according to the social security death index he died November 1983
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John Francis Kelly, emigrated 26 April 1930 from Londonderry, ship Cameronia, arrived New York 5 May 1930 age 20 farm lab. born Draperstown. Alien registration number 10583
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Lawrence Kelly married Margaret M Henry 1936 Philadelphia PA source Index of PA marriages.
cross ref 1940 census and WWII draft card.
John F Kelly is a different matter, there are a lot of John F Kelly's in PA. Do you know anything else about her to narrow it down.
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1940 census Philadelphia PA.
Lawrence Kelly 34 born Northern Ireland, delivery driver for Stone Company,
Margaret M Kelly wife 32 born Northern Ireland
John F Kelly, 30 brother born Northern Ireland, railway worker
John Jones 30 Lodger, born Northern Ireland, gardener private family
Lawrence, Margaret and John states they lived in the same house in 1930.
WWII draft card for Lawrence Kelly, resides Philadelphia PA born Derry Ireland 12 July 1904, hair brown, eyes brown, weight 170 pounds, 5'8" tall, works for American Stores Company.
registered 1940
ADDED according to the social security death index he died November 1983
Philadelphia Daily News
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, November 16, 1983 - Page 26
KELLY
Nov. 14, 1983, LAWRENCE, of Upper Darby, Pa., beloved husband of the late Marie Kelly (nee Henry); also survived by his one brother and 4 sisters, brother-in-law of Mrs. Mary Kelly and Mrs. Katharine Renzi. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral Fri., 8:45 AJW, THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 A.M., St. Laurence Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. No calling hours Thurs. eve.
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Wife Margaret died in Feb. 1983
SSDI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J2QV-CYC
Obit: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23038093/margaret_kelly_obit/
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Lawrence's obit mentions he was brother-in-law of Mrs. Mary Kelly, which indicates Mary's husband ?(John F.) is deceased.
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Hi everyone,
Thank you so much for all your help. This has all helped me so much.
Is there any naturalization records for them or passport records to try and get photos?
Thanks again for all your help
Kieran
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Hi all,
Thank you so much for all your help.
I have found the brothers headstone and I am hoping that someone will be able to find the obituaries for it
John Francis Kelly who died 14 Jan 1978 his wife
Mary M Kelly who died in 1989
Margaret Ann Hamilton Kelly died 7 Dec 2016
James A Hamilton died in 2002
John F Kelly Jnr died in 2010
Thanks very much for all your kind help very much appreciated
Kieran
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Margaret Ann Hamilton Kelly died 7 Dec 2016
Thanks very much for all your kind help very much appreciated
Kieran
Margaret Ann Hamilton - Havertown, Pennsylvania
September 28, 1942 - December 7, 2016
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/2351338/MARGARET-ANN-HAMILTON
Sandra
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Marriage License Margaret Ann Kelly and James A Hamilton
The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
24 Sep 1963, Tue Page 28
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86001873/marriage-of-kelly-hamilton/
Sandra
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James A Hamilton died in 2002
Thanks very much for all your kind help very much appreciated
Kieran
Asbury Park Press Asbury Park, New Jersey
25 Aug 2002, Sun Page 28
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86001891/obituary-for-james-a-hamilton-aged-64/
Sandra
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Mary M Kelly who died in 1989
Thanks very much for all your kind help very much appreciated
Kieran
Mary Margaret nee McGrath Kelly
Philadelphia Daily News Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5 Dec 1989, Tue Page 38
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86001963/obituary-for-kelly/
Sandra
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Margaret Tidikis - sister of Mary McGrath Kelly -
Philadelphia Daily News Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9 Apr 1991, Tue Page 16
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86001986/obituary-for-margaret-m-tidikis/
Sandra
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John F Kelly Jnr died in 2010
SSDI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JGTH-JZJ
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
12 May 2010, Wed • Page B09
Obit: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86010126/the-philadelphia-inquirer/
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Mary M Kelly who died in 1989
Good obit
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Sunday, December 10, 1989
Obit: https://www.rootschat.com/links/01qyn/
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John Francis Kelly who died 14 Jan 1978
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
16 Jan 1978, Mon • Page 26
Obit: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86010921/john-f-kelly-sr-obit/