MARGEYs to San Francisco, CA

[DoireM]

Looking for relatives of three brothers who left Clunelly, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland.  James Margey left in 1880.  Michael Margey left in 1883. and Rodger Margey in 1889. 

Their parents were Henry and Hannah (Friel) Margey and their 4 other siblings;  Susan, Bernard, Mary and Patrick.

DoireM.

[Lisa in California]

Doire:

Do you already have their information from census returns (while in the States)?  If not, may I ask their dates of birth, please?

I see Robert and James on the 1920 census, but perhaps you already have that information?

[DoireM]

Hello Lisa and thanks for replying to my request.

The information that these 3 brothers went to San Francisco came from a change in ownership of land to their brother Patrick.  I do not have any information of the Census records in the States.  I do not know James or Michael's year of birth but I found Rodger's bapt date which is June 5, 1864.  I assume around 1860's or early 1870's for James and Michael's birth!!

Regards,
DoireM

[Lisa in California]

Someone on Ancestry has Michael Margey in their family tree.
Michael Margey, born 14 March 1862, Ireland.  Parents unknown except for mother there is "Friel, Ireland."

Michael was married to Alice Bassett and they had the following children: Harry T., Bessie E., Alice Irene and Gertrude L.

Will post more in a few minutes.

[Lisa in California]

California Death Index
Michael Margey, born "Other Country", 14 March 1862
Died 18 May 1945, San Francisco
Mother's maiden name was Friel
Father's surname was Margey

[Lisa in California]

1920 census, San Francisco
James Margey, age 60 years, born about 1860, Ireland
Widow.  Parent's birthplace: Ireland. Immigrated 1880.  Machinist, Shipyard.
Son, Rodger J Margey, born California, age 26 years, born about 1894.  Single.  Parents born in Ireland.  Machinist, Shipyard.
Daughter, Evelyn C Margey, born California, age 23 years, born about 1897.  Single.  Parents born Ireland.  Stenographer, Office.

[Lisa in California]

Living next door to James Margey is:
Roger Margey, age 52 years, immigrated 1888, born Ireland as were parents, Marine Fireman, Ship Co.
Wife, Mary, immigrated 1888, born Ireland as were parents, no occupation.
Boarder, John McDeid?, age 53, immigrated 1888, born Ireland as were parents, Marine Fireman, Ship Co.

Actually, looking at the house number, they could have been living in the same house.  It looks like James lived at 236B? and Roger was 236.  I believe the street was 27th.  I believe it was "Street" (rather than Avenue).

[Lisa in California]

1910 Census, San Francisco
Roger Margey, age 43, married 20 years, immigrated 1890, born Ireland as were parents, Fireman, Oil Works
Mary, wife, age 40, married 20 years, no children, immigrated 1890, born Ireland as were parents
Patrick, cousin, age 27, single, immigrated 1905, born Ireland as were parents, Fireman, Oil Works
Roger, cousin, age 25, single, immigrated 1906, born Ireland as were parents,Fireman, Oil Works
There were several boarders.
Address: 236 27th Street

James Margey, age 50, number of years of present marriage 21, Longshoreman, Wharf
Rodger?, son, age 15, Ship Builder, Iron Works
Evelyn, daughter, age 14,
Same birth information as previously given.  James immigrated in 1885.
Two boarders.
Address: 236B 27th Street

[Lisa in California]

1900 Census, San Francisco
James Margey, born August 1858, married 11 years, immigrate 1880, Marine fireman
Wife, Celia Margey, born March 1866, married 11 years, mother of 2 children both still living, Ireland as were parents, immigrated 1884
Rodger J, son, born June 1894
Mary E, daughter, born March 1896
John Devlin, boarder, born January 1870, Ireland, immigrated 1892, Marine fireman
259 Tehama Street