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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => US Lookup Requests => Topic started by: BORIS ATTERBY on Wednesday 17 October 07 21:24 BST (UK)
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Hi All,
Could some kind soul help me with this query....
I'm looking to find any info on a James Atterby Mccairns born 21st of Sept. 1919 at Niagra Falls, particulary who where his english born parents.
Anything would be great!
Thanks,
Neil Atterby
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Indexed as Mccarron
Niagra Falls, NY
Counted as Roomers
Rooming House
Falls St.
McCairns Thomas, age 32, emigrated 1904?, born England, parents born England, Engineer- Steam Shovel
Kate, wife, emigrated 1919, born England, father born England, mother born Scotland
James, son, 4 months, born New York
Note: the census is dated 17 and 19 January 1920.......so......it looks as though this is your chap!
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:o WOW! Now thats quick!
:) Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to search for me,
Thanks,
Neil 'Boris' Atterby
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oooh oooh oooh
I have found a border crossing document.....
Thomas and Kate Elizabeth McCairns sailed from Liverpool to Quebec on the SS Tunisian and landed on May 31 1919 en route to the USA.
Thomas was a soldier and their last address in England was Brigg, Lincolnshire. Relatives name:Mr Wainwrigh, 6 Beech Villas, Brigg, Lincs
Will look further
Indi
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Thomas McCairns married a Wainwright June Q 1918 - Chesterton 3b-629
You can send for the marriage cert from the GRO:
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/
I'll see if I can find Kate on the 1901 UK
Indi
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There is another border crossing document from Sept/Oct. 1922 with Kate Elizabeth McCairns and her son James. They sailed from Liverpool on 30 Sep on the SS Canopic. Kate was 33 years old, born Grimsby, England, headed for Niagara Falls. Her father was Wm. F. Wainwright. James was 2 years old, US Citizen born in Niagara Falls, father is Thos McCairns, 241 2nd St., Niagara Falls, NY
There is a WWI Draft Registration card for a Thomas McCairns born 1 Apr 1887 in Lincolnshire, England. He was living at 202 Niagara St., Niagara Falls, NY. He was an engineer for Johnson & Clifford Co. of Niagara Falls. He was married and listed no history of military service. He was of medium height and build with brown eyes, dark brown hair, and slightly bald.
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Oh...hang on there seems to be a problem with the marriage cert ref number..I will have to check the orig
Indi
The original number looks like 3b-929?........you might want someone else to look.......
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1901 UK census
Market Rasen, Lincs
Waterloo Rd.
William F.Wainwright Head 37 Railway Clerk Scotland
Marion Wife 35 Riby? Lincolnshire
William F. Son 14 Grimsby, Lincs
Kate E. Dau 13 Grimsby, Lincs
Minnie E Dau 11 Grimsby, Lincs
Edith M. Dau 8 Market Rasen,Lincs
RG13/3099 Folio 30 Page 18
Indi
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:) Thanks guys! great info! Still getting my head around it, I'm starting to think that Thomas McCairns may have married twice, or we are looking at 2 different Thomas Mccairns here! I have him marrying 'Catherine[a] Atterby in 1896 she could have died and James Atterby McCairns could have been named in memory of her? hmmmm, found a Thomas Mccaions [mistranscribed] on 1901, a proffesional Footballer that ties in well...... Anyone have access to 1901 that could help or does this new info shed anymore light?
Thanks,
Boris.
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Boris,
You obviously know who James McCairns was?
Regards,
Nick
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Boris,
You obviously know who James McCairns was?
Regards,
Nick
I am slowly learning of his amazing escapades! Would love to hear more if anyone knows more!
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Boris,
Have you read Hugh Verity's book, "They flew by moonlight"? That with give you a good insight into the exploites of this SOE ferry pilot, this decription does not describe him well. You will also find his bent nose cone in the IWM in London.
He previously flew with 616 squadron, a fighter squadron, which included Douglas Badder.
He was shot down on 6th July 1941 and joined my Father, ending up at Stalag IXc, Bad Sulza, when on 20th November 1941 with my Father. they made their first escape attempt only to be recaptured shortly afterwards.
He eventually escaped with another prisoner on 22nd January 1942 and returned to England, being one of only a very few escapees who was allowed to fly service again.
I know upon his return, he made contact up to his death with my Father's family but l have no records of this. These could be in the family somewhere.
I have sent my E Mail address to you under a private message.
Regards,
Nick