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The request is:
- "Looking for my 4th GGrandfathers death place Patrick Conway who arrived in New Orleans from Ireland on the Lord Ashburton Feb 7 1849. He arrived with his son Thomas and son-in-law Maurice Lynch and was said to be meeting Maurices brother Patrick in Ohio. Supposedly approximately 1 year later a letter arrived in Ireland stating he died within the year after arrival."
Information already on Wikitree is not specifically sourced but will have clues...
- Patrick Conway - Bio section says born in 1803, Birth field says about 1792; both say died in 1849. Married Mary Joy in Ireland. (A search for the marriage record in the Church Records on irishgenealogy.ie was fruitless). Based on unsourced info in Find A Grave, Mary died in 1836, having given birth to four children born in Ireland:
- Honora Conway Lynch - 1824-1900
- Thomas 1826-1893, died in San Francisco, California, arrived in US 7 Feb 1849 with father and brother in law, believed to have worked the Pacific RR line to San Francisco where he married Margaret Roach. ("Parish records", nothing specific)
- John - 1833-1891, married Margaret ONeil 1 Nov 1863 in Chicago (she passed in 1869),
- One child - James Joseph Conway (born Chicago, 1 Jul 1864, died Brooklyn, Jun 1932). James married Emmaline McCormick - four children
- Ellen Conway Lynch (1836-1889, died in Boston)
I'm starting by reviewing info I can find in Family Search, Ancestry, Newspapers.com and Find A Grave for Patrick and his family, in particular to support the information in the original request.
- On Ancestry, there is a death record for Patrick Conway in Boston Massachusetts with a death date of 1848-1849[1] This is a possible connection because according to her profile, his daughter Ellen (Conway) Lynch (1836-1889) died in Boston in 1889.
- Nothing that seems related to Patrick Conway searching newspapers.com in Ireland 1848-1852.
- Searching US Census from 1850, there are 16 Patrick Conways born in Ireland between 1792 and 1805, most of which don't match because of family names. Those that can't be ruled out:
- 50 year old Patrick Conway, living in Vernon, Jennings, Indiana with his wife Mary and children James (age 2) and Bridget (age 1). Both Patrick and Mary were born in Ireland.[2]
- 53 year old Patrick Conway, a farmer in Hope, LaSalle, Illinois, no information provided about marital status and no other Conway's in the general vicinity.[3]
- 45 year old Patrick Conway, a labourer in Addison, Steuben, New York, no info on marital status an no family nearby with Conway name.[4]
- 53 year old Patrick Conway, a miner in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut with no Conways living nearby.[5]
- 45 year old Patrick Conway, in Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts. No other Conways in the general area.[6]
- Find A Grave has an exact match for this Patrick Conway, however there is no image of a gravestone, no cemetery, and no sources for information written into the biography or family connections.[7] The family members provided adds a second wife, Margaret McNamara Conway (1817-1887, m 1837). There is a marriage record in February 1838 in the RC Parish of Ballybunion, Ireland for Patrick Conway (address, Dromin) and Margaret McNamara.[8]
Of note:
- One possible source of the information linking Patrick to Ohio are the entries in the Irish Immigrant Advertisements in "The Boston Pilot" on 19 January 1856:[9] and 6 February 1858.[10]
- 19 January 1856: "INFORMATION WANTED - OF MAURICE LYNCH, of Ardoughter, parish Killurey, [co.] Kerry who sailed from Ireland on or about Nov. 1849, with his wife's father and brother, Patk and Thos Conway; when last heard from was supposed to be in Ohio, with his brother Patrick Lynch. Information received by his wife Hanora, care of Nicholas Rald, Oakville, Canada West."
- One could interpret this to mean that Maurice is the one who was supposed to be in Ohio (versus Patrick Conway being in Ohio). This would open up the search area for Patrick Conway. This entry does confirm the fact that three of them traveled to the United States together.
- 6 February 1858: "INFORMATION WANTED OF MAURICE, native of Ardourther, parish Killcurcy [co. Kerry], who left home about 10 years ago, with his father-in-law and brother-in-law, Patrick and Thomas Conway; when last heard from he was working on the Pacific Railway, St. Charles county, Missouri. Please address his wife, Honora Lynch, Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois."
- 19 January 1856: "INFORMATION WANTED - OF MAURICE LYNCH, of Ardoughter, parish Killurey, [co.] Kerry who sailed from Ireland on or about Nov. 1849, with his wife's father and brother, Patk and Thos Conway; when last heard from was supposed to be in Ohio, with his brother Patrick Lynch. Information received by his wife Hanora, care of Nicholas Rald, Oakville, Canada West."
- Looking for information regarding the 7 Feb 1849 arrival in New Orleans from Ireland on the Ship Lord Ashburton, I found a website [11] which includes a list of passengers on this particular sailing of the Lord Ashburton, which departed 17 Nov 1848 from Liverpool and arrived 7 Feb 1849 at New Orleans.
- The passenger list does not include any Conways or Lynch's. Is it possible they were on a different ship?? Is this an incomplete passenger list?
- A second website with transcriptions of the passenger lists does not include any Conways or Lynch's (Immigranships.net, accessed 30 Dec 2023)
- I'm wondering if it's possible that Patrick would have settled near one of his children, so I want to figure out where they were all living around 1849 (or where they died, worst case) by finding sourced info in Family Search or Ancestry.
Contents |
Honora Conway Lynch
- Honora Conway of "Clashmuelciun" was born on 17 Feb 1824 in the Roman Catholic parish of Causeway, in County Kerry. Her parents were Patrick (NR) and Mary Joy, and the sponsors were Patrick Murphy and Honora Real.[12]
- I was unable to find a marriage record between Honora and Maurice Lynch (irishgenealogy.ie, Church Records), however I did find the records for the baptisms of two children:
- From a location perspective, Ardoughter and Clashmelcon are neighboring townlands in the civil parish of Killury, County Kerry
- Further info on Maurice, he is recorded with his wife and children by the 1860 US Federal Census, living in Cuivre, St. Charles, Missouri[15]
- Some observations based on the census household table below - Maurice and Nora started their family in Ireland, and there is a 10 year gap between the first and second child (who was born in Missouri), presumably the gap time reflecting the period of time that Maurice was missing.
Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
Maurice Lynch | M | 40 | Laborer | Ireland |
Nora Lynch | F | 30 | Ireland | |
Patrick Lynch | M | 13 | Ireland | |
John Lynch | M | 2 | Missouri |
Thomas Conway
- Thomas Conway was born 3 Sept 1826 to Patrick and Mary Joy of "Clashmuelchuin", sponsors were James Horgan and Honora Fitzgerald.[16]
- Thomas Conway is listed in the 1870 United States Census as a 35 year old, born in Ireland, living in San Francisco, California and working as a hack driver. He was married to Margaret and they had three children. [17]
Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
Thomas Conway | M | 35 | Ireland | |
Margaret Conway | F | 35 | Ireland | |
Mary Conway | F | 8 | California | |
John Conway | M | 6 | California | |
Nellie Conway | F | 3 | California |
- A search in Ancestry and FamilySearch for a marriage record for Thomas and Margaret in California was fruitless.
John W. Conway
- John Conway was born 23 Aug 1833 to Patrick and Mary Joy, of "Clasmealcuin", based on his baptismal record. Sponsors were Nicholas Ryan and Joanna Joy.[18]
- John W. Conway apparently also had a son named Thomas Patrick Conway. Thomas' death notice appeared in the Chicago Tribune stating he passed on 13 Feb 1890 at 25 years, 5 months.[19] The Death Notice requested that it be copied to San Francisco California
- John W. Conway was in the Chicago Tribune twice in 1891. The first time was for a lawsuit[20], and the second was his Death Notice. [21] The Death Notice requested that it be copied to San Francisco California and Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
Ellen Conway
- Ellen Conway was born 16 April 1836 to Patrick and Mary Joy, of "Middle Clashmuelchuin". Sponsors were Timothy Corrydon and Catherine Joy.[22]
James Conway
James was born on 30 December 1838 to Patrick (NR) and Margaret McNamara, residing in "Clash". He was baptized in the RC parish of Causeway, sponsored by Ellen Conway and (NR).[23]
Patrick Conway
Patrick was born 8 July 1841 to Patrick (NR) and Margaret McNamara of "Clash". The baptism took place in the RC parish of Causeway, and the sponsors were John Corridon and Mary Corridon.[24]
Eugene Conway
Eugene was born on 1 May 1844 to Patrick (NR) and Margaret McNamara, residing in "Clashmuelchuin". The baptism took place in the RC parish of Causeway, and the sponsors were Andrew Harrington and Brigid Dunagan.[25]
Janet Conway
- Janet Conway was born 29 June 1847 to Patrick (NR) and Margaret McNamara, residing in "Clashmelcon" in the RC parish of Causeway. Sponsors were Edmund Conway and (NR).[26]
Sources
- ↑
Patrick Conway - Possible Death:
"Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988"
Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook)
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2495 #86640596 (accessed 30 December 2023)
Patrick Conway death 1848-1849 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. - ↑
1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 35; Digital film/folder number: 004192459; FHL microfilm: 442933; Image number: 284; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01149-0
FamilySearch Record: MHJL-MSQ (accessed 28 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DRLS-N36
Patrick Conway (50) in Vernon, Jennings, Indiana, United States. Born in Ireland. - ↑
1850 Census-Patrick Conway:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 42; Digital film/folder number: 004193364; FHL microfilm: 7688; Image number: 110; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00999-1
FamilySearch Record: M8RS-SH9 (accessed 28 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QWP-C2
Patrick Conway (53) in Eden Township, LaSalle, Illinois, United States. Born in Ireland. - ↑
1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 25; Digital film/folder number: 004203567_010_M9CD-SMF; FHL microfilm: 444314; Image number: 75; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01111-9
FamilySearch Record: MC1G-BJJ (accessed 28 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-67NS-5SV
Patrick Conway (45) in Addison, Steuben, New York, United States. Born in Ireland. - ↑
1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 004193076_003_M9C8-PSQ; FHL microfilm: 3068; Image number: 40; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00957-0
FamilySearch Record: M6D3-8VG (accessed 28 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DBBQ-B1P
Patrick Conway (53) in Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Born in Ireland. - ↑
1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 32; Digital film/folder number: 004181061; FHL microfilm: 443561; Image number: 475; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01123-6
FamilySearch Record: MD9H-NXS (accessed 28 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-69B5-VR
Patrick Conway (45) in Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Ireland. - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (no image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #217672103 (accessed 30 December 2023)
Memorial page for Patrick “Paddy” Conway (1792-Nov 1849); Maintained by Mike Conway (contributor 49305195). - ↑
Marriage-Patrick Conway and Margaret McNamara:
"Irish Church Records; Ballybunion, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 1; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-MA-6173
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Patrick Conway marriage to Margaret McNamara on 3 Feb 1838 in Ballybunion, Kerry (RC). - ↑
Newspaper:
"Searching for Missing Friends: Irish Immigrant Advertisements Placed in “The Boston Pilot," 1831-1920"
Original data: Harris, Ruth-Ann M., Donald M. Jacobs, and B. Emer O’Keeffe, editors. Searching for Missing Friends: Irish Immigrant Advertisements Placed in “The Boston Pilot 1831-1920”. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1989
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5060 #42290 (accessed 26 December 2023)
Name: Maurice Lynch; Origin: Ardoughter, Kerry, Ireland; Departure Place: Ireland; Departure Year: 1849; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1856; Relationship: Self (Head). - ↑ Newspaper:
"Searching for Missing Friends: Irish Immigrant Advertisements Placed in “The Boston Pilot," 1831-1920"
Original data: Harris, Ruth-Ann M., Donald M. Jacobs, and B. Emer O’Keeffe, editors. Searching for Missing Friends: Irish Immigrant Advertisements Placed in “The Boston Pilot 1831-1920”. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1989
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5060 #32588 (accessed 26 December 2023)
Name: Maurice Lynch; Origin: Ardourther, Kerry, Ireland; Last Known Location: St Charles, Missouri; Publication Date: 6 Feb 1858; Relationship: Self (Head). - ↑ Saints By Sea Latter-Day Saint Immigration to America, accessed 26 Dec 2023, Selected data reformatted by permission from the Mormon Immigration Index CD, © 2000 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc., in collaboration with the Church History and Family History Departments. Website © 2010 - 2023 Brigham Young University.
- ↑
Baptism - Honora Conway:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 1; Entry Number: 2496; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-169141
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Honora Conway baptism on 17 Feb 1824 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑
Baptism - Patrick Lynch:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 3; Entry Number: 882; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-177816
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Patrick Lynch baptism on 24 Oct 1846 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑
Baptism - Mary Lynch:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 3; Entry Number: 883; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-179049
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Mary Lynch baptism on 1 Oct 1848 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑
1860 Census - Maurice and Honora Lynch:
"1860 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Cuivre, St. Charles, Missouri; Roll: M653_644; Page: 511; Family History Library Film: 803644
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #40654255 (accessed 26 December 2023)
Maurice Lynch (40), Laborer, in Cuivre, St. Charles, Missouri. Born in Ireland. - ↑
Thomas Conway Baptism:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 1; Entry Number: 2497; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-170036
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Thomas Conway baptism on 3 Sep 1826 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑
1870 Census - Thomas and Margaret Conway:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 216; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 37; Digital film/folder number: 004259319; FHL microfilm: 000545580; Image number: 294; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01412-9
FamilySearch Record: MN65-Z3D (accessed 28 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DZP9-2VK
Thomas Conway (35) head of household in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States. Born in Ireland. - ↑
Baptism-John Conway:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 2; Entry Number: 2498; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-171196
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
John Conway baptism on 23 Aug 1833 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑ Newspaper-Thomas Patrick Conway [https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-death-notice-thomas-pa/137440214/ Newspaper Clipping, Thomas Patrick Conway Death Notices published 15 Feb 1890, Chicago Tribune, accessed 26 Dec 2023
- ↑ Newspaper-John W Conway Newspaper Clipping
- ↑ Newspaper-John W Conway [https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-death-john-w-conway/137439582/ John Conway Death Notice published 9 Dec 1891 Chicago Tribune, accessed 26 Dec 2023
- ↑
Baptism-Ellen Conway:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 2; Entry Number: 2499; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-172473
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Ellen Conway baptism on 16 Apr 1836 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑
Baptism-James Conway:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 2; Entry Number: 2500; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-173696
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
James Conway baptism on 30 Dec 1838 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑
Baptism-Patrick Conway, 1841:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 2; Entry Number: 2501; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-175034
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Patrick Conway baptism on 8 Jul 1841 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑
Baptism-Eugene Conway:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 2; Entry Number: 2502; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-176559
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Eugene Conway baptism on 1 May 1844 in Causeway, Kerry (RC). - ↑
Baptism-Janet Conway:
"Irish Church Records; Causeway, Kerry (RC)"
Book Number: 3; Entry Number: 2503; Record_Identifier: KY-RC-BA-178433
IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 28 December 2023)
Janet Conway baptism on 29 Jun 1847 in Causeway, Kerry (RC).
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