What do I know about Michael and Nora … and what’s next?
Following is what I’ve found. This gives an overview of his life but there remain many questions.
Why did Michael immigrate?
What led him to immediately enlist?
How did he meet Nora Kelly?
Why did he decide to settle in St. Louis?
Why was his younger brother John the only other sibling that immigrated?
Do you have other questions? Do you have any other facts? Let me know.
April 11, 1863 or 1865 - Michael's birth in Oughterard, Galway County, Ireland to Patrick Clancy and Catherine Sullivan
April 30, 1868 or 1869 - Nora's birth in Burtherula (?), Ireland to James Kelly and Bridget Sullivan
1884 – Michael immigrated to US (via New York or Boston?)
June 17 1885-June 16, 1890 – Michael’s military service stationed at Fort Clark, Texas
1889 – Nora immigrated to the US
Oct 1893 – Michael and Nora wed
Sept 9, 1895 – daughter Catherine M is born
April 11, 1899 – daughter Mary L is born
June 5, 1900 – they lived at 3409 S Second St in St Louis, MO; Michael was employed as a gripman (cable r.r.)
Sept 30, 1901 – son James Joseph was born
Sept 8, 1909 – son Edward P was born
April 23, 1910 – The lived at 2720 Indiana Ave in St Louis, MO; Michael was employed as a foreman at the gas works.
Jan 14, 1920 - The lived at 2720 Indiana Ave; Michael was employed as a foreman at the gas works
1926 – They moved to 7550 Wise Ave in Richmond Heights in St Louis
March 2, 1951 – Michael died at age 87, still living at 7550 Wise Ave
March 15, 1951 – Michael was buried at Calvary Cemetery, (sect 025, lot 0568, grave 09003)
Aug 22, 1955 – Nora died at age 86.
Besides the information above, I understand that Michael was also diabetic and lost part of a leg, below the knee. He was confined to a wheelchair at least since 1951.
I am still looking for Michael’s immigration documents, his military pension records, his naturalization papers, and hopefully, his birth certificate. Then on to Nora Kelly. All in due time.
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