Michael Joseph Lyons. Born Clontuskert area of Galway. C. 1879

[Seeper]

Michael one of ten children born to Michael Lyons and Eliza Farrell, who lived in Lismany. Michael was number four  in the pecking order, my Grandmother Mary Ellen being the eldest, born 1875.

Three brothers  and one sister emigrated to America, whom I have traced up to 1960.  Additionally one source says Michael also emigrated, however that is all the information I have, did he go or did he stay?

If anyone can help with information or suggestions would appreciate assistance.

Many thanks.

Seeper

[rosie17]

Is this the baptism for Michael Joesph Lyons
Michael Josephis Lyons birth date 30 April 1879
Baptism 11 May 1879
Clonluskert Galway Ireland
Father Michaeles Lyons
Mother Elizabetha Farrell

There is a ww1 draft registration card
Michael Joseph Lyons age 39
Birth date 30 April 1879
Address 714 3th Avenue Manhattan New York
Works for a cold storage plant North Moore street N Y

Relative Mrs Dooner

[myluck!]

I agree rosie17

Michael is listed with his family on the 1901 census LINK
at house 17 in Gannaveen (Lissmanny, Galway)

He was born on Apr 30 1879 LINK #89

He is still listed with his family in 1911 LINK
at house 14 in Gannaveen (Lissmanny, Galway) aged 32
So he was still in Ireland in April 1911

Either he or his father Michael was witness to Elizabeth's marriage in 1912 LINK

Death of Michael LYONS Snr in 1924 LINK
daughter Kate the informant on the death record

[rosie17]

www11 registration cards
Michael Joseph Lyons age 63
Birth date 30 April 1879
Galway Ireland
Residence year 1942 Roslyn New York
St Francis Sanatorium Port Washington BlVD
Place of employment as above
Employers name Mary Kavlaer address as above

Rosie

[rosie17]

Looks like same person in the 1940 census
Michael Lyons age 60 born about 1880 Eire ( single )
Occupation Labourer in St Francis Sanitorium
Address Flower Hill Nassau New York 1935 and 1940

Rosie

[rosie17]

This could be a possible record for his immigration very hard to make out
Michael Lyons age 32 single occupation labourer
Departure Queenstown Ireland
Arrival date 5 July 1913 New York
Ship Baltic
Father Michael Lyons address hard to read Ganarveen ? going to his brother John Lyons 248,East Main
Street sorry can't make out the rest ?

Rosie

[Seeper]

Thank you both, This is definitely my Great  Uncle.I knew he was on the 1911 census so departure date follows  nicely. his father Michael, from Ganaveen,  and he had a brother John in New York and Mrs Dooner was his sister Margaret. the extra information you give regarding draft registrations giving age and addresses very helpful

thank you for your help, much appreciated.

Seeper

[rosie17]

Your welcome sorry I have not been able to help with a death as yet

Rosie

[Seeper]

Thank you Rosie,  Anything further at any time would be most welcome.  It looks like Michael died a single man, so line would stop with his death date. I am also trying to locate details on his brother John, born circa 1877, Clontuskert registration district, lived Ganaveen who married . Catherine Bermingham in Clontuskert And then emigrated to USA. He died sometime
Before 1960 and had a son John who died 2.7.1960, pretty certain New York area for this family. I also have two other brothers one in Pittsburgh PA and the other in West Virginia.  should I ask for information on those under separate entries?  these requests are only. Y second attempts with roots chat so not entirely sure of all the pros and cons.

once again, many thanks.

Seeper.