WILLIAM:
In March 1920, William James JONES, age 27, applied for a US passport for the purpose of going to visit his parents in Ireland. The application states:
Born Buncrana, Ireland 22 Oct 1893
Occupation: Machinist
Address: 955 West Schilling, Penna,
Naturalized US Citizen
Immigrated to the US on 15 Apr 1910, from Glasgow.
Has resided for the 10 years 1910-1920 in Philadelphia
Became a Naturalized US Citizen on 10 Jun 1918, by the Unites States Army, at Camp Lee in Virginia
Father: John JONES, resides in Buncrana
He was a year out on his year of immigration:
SS Caledonia, sailed from Glasgow 15 Apr 1911, arrived New York 23rd Apr 1911
Wm J JONES 18, single, Labourer, born Buncrann(sic), Ireland
British Citizen, Irish Race
Last Permanent Residence: Dumbarton, Scotland
Nearest friend or relative in UK: Father, John JONES, Main Street, Buncaron (sic), Donegal
Destination: Pittsburg, PA
Paid for own passage and never in US before
Going to: Friend, Mrs Sommers, 630 N Rebecca Street, Pittsburg PA.
DRAFT REG: WW1, 5 Jun 1917, Pittsburg, PA
Wm Jas JONES, age 23, b 22 Oct 1893, Buncrana (sic), Donegal
5170 Butler St, Pittsburg Penn.
Single, No dependants
NATURALISATION Petition: Richmond Virginia, and Naturalised, granted 10 Jun 1918
William James JONES age 23, born 22nd Oct 1893, Buncrana, Ireland
Soldier at Camp Lee in Virginia
Immigrated to US departing Glasgow 15 Apr 1910, arriving NY 22 Apr 1910 on the vessel Caledonia
Not Married
CENSUS 1930: 826 E Cornwall Street, Philadelphia, PA
Head: William JONES 36, Housepainter. b Northern Ireland, Naturalised, imm 1910, married age 25
Wife: Elizabeth JONES 36, b Northern Ireland, Naturalised, imm 1910, married age 25
Dau: Mxxx JONES 9, b Scotland, Naturalised, imm 1920
Son: Wxxxxxx JONES 5 yrs 11mths, single, b Penna
Plus to PA born boarders.
CENSUS 1940: 826 E Cornwall Street, Philadelphia, PA
Head: William JONES 46, Foundry Chipper at Navy Yard. b Irish Free State, Naturalised,
Wife: Elizabeth JONES 46, b Northern Ireland, Naturalised,
Dau: Mxxx JONES 19, single, b Scotland, Naturalised,
Son: Wxxxxxx JONES 16, single, b Penna
He registered for the Draft in WW2 on 27 Apr 1942
William James JONES, age 48, Unemployed
826 E Cornwall Street, Philadelphia, PA, Ph: Phila Reg 3933
B 22nd October 1893, Donegal Ireland
Name & Address of someone who will always know his address:
Mary WALSH 2836 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
Cheers
AMBLY