Philadelphia.

[aghadowey]

What are the names and ages of the three daughters? Mary Kate, __, __.
May have found them all but no point in posting if it's a false lead.

[leprechaun]

Hello Anahadowey.
  Three Daughters born Mayo Bonni.
1 Jane [known as Jennie] Bap: 7th June 1889
2 Elizabeth Anne  Bap: 24th May 1890.
3 Mary Kate Bap: 6th March 1892.
There was another Child Born in Ireland but died. In the 1911 census states 6 children born alive. 5 living. The other two children were the boys born in Phil:

[aghadowey]

Eureka! think I got them!

Looks like the 3 daughters going to U.S.- 3 June 1901 arrived Philadelphia from Queenstown, Ireland on "Waesland":
Jane Loftus, age 11
Elizabeth age 10 crossed out
Mary K. age 8
going to father and mother 2612 St__? St. Phila? last residence Ballina

Could this be Michael in 1900 census (the above would explain why his family's not with him in U.S.):
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Michael Loftus born Mar.1861 Ireland, married, to U.S. 1891
in household of brother-in-law Patrick Gallagher and family.

If the above 1900 entry is Michael and the girls are correct then it looks like Catherine came to U.S. after 1900 census but before 3 June 1901.

[leprechaun]

 Hello Anhagowey, Yes that is the girls they were under the care of there cousin Maria Judge she was 23yrs old.
    Why Elizabeth did not go then I do not know.
Sterner St is the address they were going to.
    I have never heard of Michael being in Ohio only in Philadelphia. Penn BUt on saying that he had to know someone in the U.S. to reside there while he found work and a home for his family.And I think I am right BUT is not Ohio part of Philadelphia.?
       So the big question he must have had a sister married to a gallagher.
          Thankyou again Anhadowey for your time and trouble.You are most kind.
   
     

[aghadowey]

The state of Ohio is west of the state of Pennsylvania (and Philadelphia is in eastern Penna.). Patrick Gallagher could have been related to either Michael or his wife, Patrick's wife could have been related to them or perhaps they were just distant relatives, friends, etc.

Philadelphia marriages: Jennie A. Loftus m.1913 Henry.

1920 Census- 1267 South 29th St.
John Henry 37, Ireland, to U.S. 1911, stoker Rep_- electric co.
wife Jennie Henry 28, Ireland, to U.S.1910
Children: John 4 5/12, Mary 3 1/12, Anna 11/12

1930 Census- 1267 South 29th St.
John Henry 48, Ireland, m.age 31, to U.S.1910, watertender _- Phila _?
wife Regina 49, Ireland, m.age 32, to U.S. 1900
Children: John 14, Mary 13, Ann Marie 11, Elizabeth 8, William 7, Arthur 5, Jane 2.

[Erato]

Ohio is the state to the west of Pennsylvania.  Philadelphia is a city in eastern Pennsylvania - quite distant from Ohio.

[aghadowey]

Looks like the Michael Loftus in 1900 census is the right one

1900 Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Patrick Gallagher born Mar.1852 Ireland, to U.S.1868
wife Mary Gallagher born May 1860 Ireland, to U.s. 1882, 8 children 5 living
Children all born Ohio: John (July 1883), Steven (June 1885), Mary (Aug.1893), son Farrel (Mar.1895), Bridget A. (Dec.1896).

Death- Farrell Gallagher, born 8 Mar.1895 Cleveland, died 15 Nov.1934 Cleveland, sailor, 'accidentally drowned w. Trying to Board S.S. Pioneer', father- Patrick H. Gallagher born Ireland, mother Mary Loftus born Ireland.

[leprechaun]

Aghadowey That is fantastic Thankyou.It must be him. Yes.
        By the way Catherine must have gone to Phil: before 1900 for the first son born in Phil: was John 17th Oct: 1898.
         Thankyou so much. I am most grateful for all you have done.
Thankyou Erato for posting.

[leprechaun]

Just to say. I have found Catherine A Loftus. Under [Kate]
Going to Philadelphia. Ship Belgenland Arrival Date. 12th September 1897.
   Met by Husdand Michael.
No never been before. she was 29yrs old,
Going to Address. 2604 Looks like Oakdale  ----- Philadelphia Penn.
                   Thanks again to all for Help. Have a very Happy Christmas.