john kelly (galway,ireland to new york 1922)

[ellie_k]

LoL looks like many people left Tuam!! I've been there, its not so bad!! cant say I encountered any Wakefield's though!! I have John's daughters names, he had three in total so the other was probably born after 1930. do u know the girls ages then??
I'll log back on in the morning, its way past my bedtime!!!
Thanks so much again Lisa, night night.

[Lisa in California]

I've just sent a pm (giving information about the daughters from the census).  As I mentioned in the pm, I have to stop soon, as well.  Perhaps someone might be able to continue where I've left off. 

[ellie_k]

I received the PM   once again thank you so much for all your help, this is the furthest that anyone in my family has ever got trying to trace John, and it's all down to you  a huge thank you from all the Kellys!!! 

[Lisa in California]

You are quite welcome, again.  Have a good night's sleep. 

[Lisa in California]

I am not finding anything for the daughters.  Are you interested in the Burke's?

Herbert Burke has a WWI draft registration card.  He was born August 4, 1895 in Ballindine, Mayo, Ireland.  He was living at 209 E? 53 St, NY, NY.  He was a bartender, employed by George Siebolt??  Cannot read the address, looks like 321th St & 5 Ave.  Sorry.

He was single, tall, slender, blue eyes and blond hair.  Dated 1917.

[Lisa in California]

Registration card for WWII Draft:
John P. Kelly was born June 21, 1895 in County Galway, Ireland. His wife was Nora Kelly.  They lived at 22 St. Charles Pl, Bklyn, Kings Co., N.Y.   John owned a tavern at 282 "Flatback/Flatbuck" Ave, Bklyn.  He was 5'8 1/2", 165 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, dark complexion.

Dated April 25, 1942.

[Su]

Well done Lisa, your powers of observation are wonderful 
I saw the John Kelly Chauffeur with Railway but wasn't sure as I was looking for a fireman (aren't we all - in fact I married one, it's the uniform you know  )
I just love reading these posts and find them fascinating.
Ellie you must be over the moon with all this information I know I would be.
Once you start looking for a family you get drawn in and want to find out more...what a thrilling hobby this is 

[ellie_k]

Yep Su, Lisa has been brilliant!!! I've told my family and they cant believe how much info I've gotten in such a short space of time!

Lisa, we always thought the tavern was situated at 22 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. My dad visited this address when he was in New York in 2000 but low and behold, no pub!! 

Have you had any luck finding your relations in Tuam? My dad found Wakefields in Ballinasloe, not far from Tuam.

[Lisa in California]

Just a short note, as I am on break at work...

I will have another look at the card to double-check the address (or, perhaps someone else can).  It did look like a "k' at the end of the word, but perhaps the person misunderstood what John was saying.  There is a Flatbush Avenue in New York.
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My Wakefield ancestor was supposedly born in Tuam.  She passed away at 105 years old (in Canada) and the Toronto newspaper printed an article about her life.  However, a couple of years ago I found a book that was published c1900 in America, listing Wakefields and where they ended up in North America.   My ancestor's family was described in this book.  Through additional research, I have discovered that other genealogists have stated my Wakefields were from Ballinasloe.  I cannot confirm nor deny this statement.     It will probably remain a mystery.   

Have to get back...I unfortunately will not be back on the site until tomorrow night. 

I will catch up with pm's when I return.