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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« on: Monday 23 July 18 14:46 BST (UK) »
Hi all,
Can anyone find Lucinda Lavery who was born on the 8th December 1886 to Pat Lavery and Mary Young in Ballymaguigan, Magherafelt, Co Derry

She went to the USA to Philadelphia and was married and had children.

Thanks for all your help

Kieran

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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« Reply #1 on: Monday 23 July 18 14:50 BST (UK) »
Married Patrick McGovern in 1914 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Had 2 sons and 3 daughters according to ancestry tree - have you looked at the tree Kieran ?

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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« Reply #2 on: Monday 23 July 18 14:52 BST (UK) »
1940 census widowed - East 137 Street  Bronx, New York. Patrick must have passed away between 1930 and 1940

Lucinda McGovern 51
John McGovern   22 Philip McGovern   19
Vincent McGovern 10    Lucille McGovern 11   
Alice McGovern 11

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ2G-C1Y

1930 census - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7DW-V9B

1920 census - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJG5-6XF

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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« Reply #3 on: Monday 23 July 18 14:57 BST (UK) »
Hi Sandra,
This is great stuff.  I can't see the tree as I don't have the international Ancestry.

Does it say where Patrick was from or if any of the children got married.

Thanks for all your help

Kieran




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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« Reply #4 on: Monday 23 July 18 14:57 BST (UK) »
Bear with me Kieran, have to run an errand.

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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« Reply #5 on: Monday 23 July 18 16:04 BST (UK) »
Hi all,
Can anyone find Lucinda Lavery who was born on the 8th December 1886 to Pat Lavery and Mary Young in Ballymaguigan, Magherafelt, Co Derry

She went to the USA to Philadelphia and was married and had children.


Philip J Mcgovern

died 2012

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK4X-7XDZ

Obits: http://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?n=philip-j-mcgovern&pid=160546405&fhid=11699

http://falardeaufh.com/tribute-ajax/print-obituary.html?id=5344

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The Journal News
White Plains, New York
Tuesday, August 26, 1986 - Page 13

John T. McGovern John T. McGovern, a decorated soldier who lived in New City, died Sunday at Castle Point Veterans Hospital in Castle Point, N.Y.
He was 69. He was born in the Bronx on Dec. 21, 1916, to Patrick and Lucinda McGovern. Mr. McGovern, of 41 Deerfield Drive, retired from the U.S. Army in 1968 with the rank of staff sargeant after having served for 26 years. He saw action in three wars, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. His service, including a tour in Europe during World War II, . earned him the Silver and Bronze stars for heroism in action and he was also awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded in action. He maintained his New City address while serving in the Army and was a member of the William E. DeBevoise American Legion Post in New City. He is survived by a brother, Philip of Ordford, N.H., and a sister, Alice McGovern of New City. The Mass of Christian burial is to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine's Church in New City, with burial to be at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet.

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The Journal News
White Plains, New York
Wednesday, September 22, 1982 - Page 16

Lucille McGovern, systems analyst Funeral services are planned in New City Friday for Lucille V. McGovern, 54, of 41 Deerfield Drive, New City, who died of natural causes Tuesday at Nyack Hospital.

Born in the Bronx on June 12, 1928, she was the daughter of Patrick and Lucinda Lavery McGovern. She lived in the Bronx before moving to New City 20 years ago. Miss McGovern was employed as a systems analyst for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in New York City for the past 36 years. She was a parishon-er of St. Augustine's Church in New City. Survivors include three brothers, John and Vincent McGovern of Toms River, N.J., and Philip McGovern of Hawthorne, N.Y.; and a sister, Alice McGovern of New City. A Mass of Christian Burial is to be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church, with burial to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet.

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The Journal News
White Plains, New York
Thursday, November 06, 2014 - Page A10

 MCGOVERN, ALICE V. Alice V. McGovern, of New City, passed away November 3, 2014 at Nyack Hospital.

She was born in the Bronx on June 12, 1928 to Patrick and Lucinda (Lavery) McGovern. Alice worked as a clerk for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for many years. She was a parishioner and volunteer at St. Augustine's Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1682 and the New City Senior Club 2. Alice will be missed by all who knew her. Alice is predeceased by her twin sister Lucille, 4 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her nieces Linda xxxxx, Donna xxxx, 1 nephew and 2 nieces. Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Higgins Funeral Home, 321 South Main Street, New City, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered Friday 10am at St. Augustine's Church, New City, NY. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.

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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« Reply #6 on: Monday 23 July 18 16:08 BST (UK) »
Just gives Patrick McGovern born 1886 Bawnboy - which  is a small village in a valley at the foot of Slieve Rushen, between Ballyconnell and Swanlinbar, in County Cavan, Ireland apparently.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bawnboy

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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« Reply #7 on: Monday 23 July 18 16:13 BST (UK) »
U.S., Atlantic Ports Passenger Lists, 1820-1873 and 1893-1959

Patrick McGovern (24 years)  travelling with Michael McGovern (22 years) - SS Canada sailing from Liverpool to Canada (12 March 1911)  - father John McGovern of Bawnboy. Going to Rose King ?  3432 Sunnyside Ave Philadelphia PA. Manifest markings indicate that Michael was naturalized 5/4/39

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Re: Can you please help me find Lucinda Lavery
« Reply #8 on: Monday 23 July 18 16:18 BST (UK) »
Son -  Vincent McGovern 30 May 1930 Bronx New York - 11 JAN 1993 - Toms River, Ocean, New Jersey.
SSN issued New York - Before 1951

FIND A GRAVE

Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78827960

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Added - Will pm marriage and name of his wife
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