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He Came From Where?
« on: Friday 27 May 11 04:12 BST (UK) »
All I know about my great grandfather Joseph Myers' origin come from his marriage certificate when he married Roseanna Desmarais in Adams, Massachusetts, in May 1895. According to that, he was born in 1870, his father's name was James Myers, and his mother's name was Mary E. Nichols. Their national origin is not mentioned. Doesn't that mean they were American citizens? My grandmother said Joseph Myers came from England (presumably with his parents) at age 13 (1883?). I haven't been able to find a birth certificate for Joseph Myers, or any mention of his parents in England or America. I'm not sure what post to go to. I came here because Joseph Myers' earliest appearance in my searches is when he married in Massachusetts. If you tell me his origin is elsewhere, I'll gladly move my inquiry to the proper board.  Thank you,  Josh

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Re: He Came From Where?
« Reply #1 on: Friday 27 May 11 05:44 BST (UK) »
It looks like he came from Bradford, England.
There's a marriage of a James Myers, Jun quarter 1866, Bradford York's, Vol 9b, Page 309 and on the same page is a Mary Nichols.

In addition, there were 3 Joseph Myers born in Bradford in 1870.

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Joseph wasn't consistant about when he arrived in The States, on one census he said 1882, on another he said 1887 but he does consistently say he is English (not naturalized).
I can't find his arrival either.

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« Reply #2 on: Friday 27 May 11 11:32 BST (UK) »
Thanks, Genie, I hate dealing with ancestors who immigrate. Half their life story is one place, half the other, then you have to figure out who came with them and who stayed behind. And I thank you especially for telling me he came from Bradford, so I don't have to search all England for him. That country looks small on the map, but it makes  a gigantic haystack to search for a needle in.  Josh

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« Reply #3 on: Friday 27 May 11 18:44 BST (UK) »
Josh, that's half the fun, chasing them from place to place  ;D

I'm not certain he came from Bradford but as his parents were married there, it's a good place to start.

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« Reply #4 on: Friday 27 May 11 20:33 BST (UK) »
Genie, Joseph Myers left England as a boy of 12 or 17 (conflicting census statements). He left his parents' home at 15 Waverly Street in Shipley. That's where they lived before they emigrated. I haven't had time to google it, so I have no idea where Shipley is. His grandparents were Denison (b. 1819) and Mary Ann Myers of Parkside, Guiseley, Horsforth, Leeds. I have no idea of where that is. I save the addresses and take a tour after I have the facts. Thanks for your help. Contact me if you spot anything in your searches, or if you have any ideas for me. I'm always anxious to learn.  Josh

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« Reply #5 on: Friday 27 May 11 20:41 BST (UK) »
On the marriage information you have, that James Myers states he was born in Philadelphia not England?

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« Reply #6 on: Friday 27 May 11 21:13 BST (UK) »
nanapop, I think this guy had no regard for censuses. He's never consistent. We traced him through his parents. It's conceivable a James Myers could be born in 1870 to a James Myers and Mary E. Nichols in England, and in Pennsylvania, as well, but we couldn't find the three names/relationships and date anywhere but in Bradford. Josh

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« Reply #7 on: Friday 27 May 11 23:40 BST (UK) »
Can you send me a personal message with your email.  I have found his naturalization.

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« Reply #8 on: Saturday 28 May 11 00:01 BST (UK) »
On his naturalization form he states he was born April 1, 1867 at Shipley, Yorkshire, England.  He arrived Philadelphia on the "Ohio" May 2, 1881.  He is currenly living at Shawmut Ave Philadelphia.  Date of naturalization September 4, 1923.

I will try to email it if you send me a pm with your email address.

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