Francis Walsh

[rattler]

I have been trying to trace family of my grandfather John Joseph Walsh who came from Wexford Town, Ireland.  thanks to another researcher on ancestry UK I was able to purchase his youngest brother Francis's RNR records.  Francis was born in King Street, Wexford August 1890, son of John Walsh and Mary Furlong.  He joined RNR in 1910 and it gives his address in 1931 as San Fransico.  Unfortunately it says address on reverse but the scan only shows front of record.  I am hoping that someone on this site, living in that area might have access to census records of that time. 
Francis like his brother was 5'5" with blue eyes.  Maybe if I am really lucky he might sound familiar to one of the readers.  Here's hoping, Anne

[*Sandra*]

United States Dist Court. Western Dist of Washington - Declaration of intention Frank Joseph Walsh born 4 August 1890 Wexford Ireland.  Residing Boston Hotel Seattle Washington. Entered USA from Vancouver on the vessel Princess Victoria. Arrived Port of Seattle 2 November 1917. Tatooed back of both hands.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

WW1 Draft for Frank Joseph Walsh - 4 August 1890 Wexford Ireland - SS Manoa Matcon San Francisco
Occupation -  Marine Fisherman. Employed by Matcon Nav Co. Single. Had been a 1st class stoker British Navy for 5 years.
5ft 4 ins slender - blue eyes and brown hair. Not bald. No distinguishing marks.
Dated 19/1/1918 San Francisco California

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Possible - Railroad Ave S Seattle, Washington 1930

Frank Walsh born about 1891. Lodger. Im 1918. First Papers. PA. Fireman. Marine.

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC3D-8VS

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1961 - Frank Walsh - Born 1889 and aged 28 years Wexford Ireland. Departs Vancouver British Columbia to Seattle Washington arriving November 1917. Labourer. Father John Walsh. Wexford Ireland. Ship Name Niagara.

Sandra

[rattler]

Thank you so much Sandra.  I have been knocking my head against that wall for so long and now thanks to yourself and another member of ancestry, I am able to start building my Walsh tree again.  Most annoying thing is that Grandad lived with us till his death in 1958 when I was 18 but I think he had fallen out with his family along the way and although I spent most summers in Wexford Town when I was young, I never knew any of his relations.  I think maybe it is time to upgrade my ancestry subscription so I can go into the American census and other records.  Thank you once again it is such a good feeling when that wall starts to crumble.  Anne

[*Sandra*]

Have you tried looking on https://familysearch.org/ they have a lot of census and other records in the USA.


Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Here is the WW1 Draft Record

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZK3-1NY

and the Washington Passenger and Crew List

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYKY-2RV

Sandra

[rattler]

Once again a big thank you.  My granny told me her mother in law didn't want her sons at sea but grandad ran off at 15 and it looks like the younger ones followed in his foot steps. I will have plenty to keep me going for the week-end.  Anne