Any connection with North America will be posted here.
You will see many references to crossings from Canada to the US this was brought about by the British offering fares of 15/- shillings to Canada rather than £5 to the USA to deflect immigration to the US but the Irish soon found that a 15/- fare and a walk across the border was quite a saving.

A note on some of the ships who carried emigrants

The "Arabic" in 1902
She weighed 15,801 tons she was built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast as the "Minnewaska" but was taken over by the White Star Line
whilst under construction and launched as the "Arabic" on 18th. December 1902.   First voyage was Liverpool to New York on 26th. June 1903
Her first Liverpool ~ Boston sailing started 20th. June 1907 from then on she would use both American ports from time to time.
She was torpedoed and sunk by the German Submarine U24 on 19th. August 1915 off Kinsale, Ireland.

The "Columbia" in 1902 Built by D.W.Henderson of Glasgow.
Carried 1,303 passangers - 345 1st. class - 218 2nd. class - 740 3rd. class

The "Cedric" in 1903
Built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast 1903
At the outset of WW1 was converted to and armed cruiser the troop ship, 29th. January 1918 whilst in convoy she rammed
the Canadian Pacific "Montreal" off Morecambe Bay in Lancashire UK, the Montreal sank next day. The "Cedric" returned
to Harland and Wolff and was refitted in 1919 but in 1923 she was again involved in a collision with Cunards "Synthia"
off the Irish coast, "Cedric" was then scrapped.

The "Adriatic" in 1907 - She was the sister ship to "Baltic" - "Cedric" - "Cedric"
She weighed more than 20,000 tons and survived throughout WW1 as a troop ship and from 1928 ~ 1933 she
became a Cruise Ship was was finally dismantled for scrap in Japan 1935

The S.S. "Cameronia" was a 10,963 tonnes steam ship built in 1911 by D.W.henderson of Glasgow.
Her maiden voyage was from Glasgow to Moville, Londonderry and on to New York 13th. September 1911
On 15th. April 1917 when acting as a troop ship she was torpedoed and sank within 40 mins. off the coast of Malta
Out of 2,400 on board approx. 2,200 were saved.

The "California" arrives at Ellis Island in 1923
Built by Alexander Stephens and Sons of Glasgow in 1923 and weighing 16,792 gross tonnes
She could carry 1,760 passangers - 251 1st. class - 465 2nd. class - 1,044 3rd. class
She was sunk 11th. July 1943 by a German aircraft off the coast of Portugal with the loss of 45 crew.
Note only the centre funnel appears to billow smoke, 1930s pic below shows her with only one funnel

The "Celtic" built by Harland and Wolff at Belfast in 1901
Her maiden voyage was 16th. July 1901 and at the outbreak of WW1 she was converted, 1st. to an armed cargo ship
then a troop ship. In 1917 she hit a mine of the Isle of Man coast and 17 people were killed but she was taken back to
Belfast for repairs. Again in 1918 she was attacked, this time with a torpedo from a U. Boat but still she survived,.
10th. December 1928 she hit the Pollock Rock off Cobh Co.Cork and unable to refloat she was taken apart for scrap.

The "Majestic" in 1923
She was the largest and one of the fastest ships in the world at that time and weighed more than 56,000 tonnes.

The "Furnessia"

Erected by Samuel Thompson Snr. of Ballyblack and now Pittsburg USA
McBried, Andrew of Ballyblack - 17th. February 1710 aged 65
McBried, Mary nee Thompson - 17th. December 1737 - Wife to above Andrew
Thompson, James - 12th. December 1800 aged 7 months - Son of above Samuel
Thompson, William - 15th. July 1830 aged 14 - Son of above Samuel

Rankin, Michael - Belfast Newsletter Friday 29th. August 1783
For  NEWCASTLE  and  PHILADELPHIA,
THE New Ship INDEPENDENCE,  Alexander Osburn, Master,  350 tons burthen, now at Port Glasgow, is expected
in this harbour the latter end of this month, and well fitted out, to sail for the above places at the end of August next. -- This vessel is remarkably high between decks, with air ports, sails exceedingly fast and the Captain is well acquainted in the passenger trade. -- Strict attention will be paid to the quality of the provisions, to have the Ship well stored for the voyage, so as to render the passage agreeable.
Those passengers, or servants, who wish to embrace this favourable opportunity of removing to either of the above places, are requested to
apply immediately to the owners, Samuel Brown and John Cunningham, Belfast; or Mr. Michael Ranken, Newtown-Ards.

Rankin, Michael - 28th. March 1787
Indenture dates 28th March 1787 between John Thompson of the County of Cumberland in the State of Penn
[Pennsylvania?] & Michael Thompson of the city of Philadelphia on one part and Michael Rankin of the
town of Newtownards [Co. Down?] on the other part transferring farm at Ballybeen to the latter, subject
to annuity of Å?5 to Alice Thompson, alias  McBlair, for sum of Å?200 said Michael Rankin is in actual
possession from the day near before the day of this indenture.  John Thompson has power of attorney from Michael Thompson.

                James Thompson = Anne
                         I
                         I
    John-------------  Arthur ------ Hamilton     agreement
                                                 23.5.1758
                     = Isabella
                   Will 20.7.1761
                         I
                         I
     John-----------James---------Michael-----Alice
               (died intestate)               =W.J. McBlair

Witnesses
  Francis Turnley
   Daniel Moore [G--lin?]

Deed of [partition?]
   23 May 1758

55 acres
 Rent 18[Å??].4.10«

Indenture dated 28 Mar 1787 between John Thompson of the County of Cumberland [Pennsylavania U.S.A.?]
& Michael Rankin of N.T.Ards [Newtownards?] transferring the [Bart?] Inn to the latter for the sum of Å?141.7.6
  The [Bart?] Inn was held by George Boyd who mortgaged it to John [Carnock?] for Å?25 in 1730. Later
[Carnock?] discharged 5 bonds for Å?25 & other bonds of Å?[-60?] conditional to Å?20 will of John [Carnock?]
3 May 1756 leaving his interest to Arthur Thompson now rested in John Thompson by virtue of the will
of his father Arthur Thompson dated 20th July 1761. Subject to Å?5 a year payable to Isabella Rankin mother of
the said John Thompson & wife of the said Michael Rankin and Å?1  payable to Elizabeth [Carnock?] otherwise
Rankin, widow of Henry Rankin deceased.

Pollock, James - 15th. March 1797 aged 89 years - {b.c1708}
Pollock, Catherine nee Beatty - 14th. April 1797 aged 72 years - {b.c1725}
Pollock, Captain James - 15th. October 1822 aged 67 years - {b.c1755} - Husband to Alice McCully and father of James,Catherine,Eliza,Alice and Jane
Pollock, Alice nee McCully - 4th. April 1828 aged 67 years - {b.c1761} - (Wife of Captain James Pollock 1822)
Pollock, James aged 19 years - (Son of Captain James Pollock 1822)
Pollock, Catherine - 9th. December 1824 aged 23 years - {b.c1801} - (Daughter of Captain James Pollock 1822)
Pollock, John Malcolm - 25th. December 1835 aged 36 - {b.c1799} - At Grand Gulf, Missippii, USA - Son of above Captain James Pollock 1822}
Also Eliza, Alice and Jane Daughter of the above.

Quinns - 18th. October 1802 - The family were mentioned as being in New York in a letter from John Caldewll of New York to Robert Simms a merchant of Belfast

McGimpsey, Catherine - c1810 aged 31 - Married Joseph Harrison - Emigrated to Canada 1820

Sat. Jan. 12, 1811. - List of Passengers /Per the Harvey, Hide, from Belfast.
George Anderson, Newtownards.
Jennet Anderson, Newtownards.
Thomas Anderson, Newtownards.
Samuel Anderson, Newtownards
James McCance, Newtownards
John McKenzie, Newtownards
H. Mulrea, Newtownards
John Walsh, Newtownards
Louisa Welsh, Newtownards

Laverty, Hugh - 28th. September 1811 - Sailed on the ship "Protection" to New York on 28th. September 1811
Laverty, Jane - 28th. September 1811 - Sailed on the ship "Protection" to New York on 28th. September 1811

The McKee Family below sailed on the ship "Protection" in 1811 From Belfast to Amboy Canada See also Laverty
Thomas, McKee, Newtownards
Margaret, McKee, Newtownards
Robert, McKee, Newtownards

McKay, William - c. 1813
McKay, Agnes - 1844 - (Father William McKay 1813-1860) - (Mother Margaret Neill)
McKay, Sarah - 1845 - (Father William McKay 1813-1860) - (Mother Margaret Neill) - This Sarah was killed in a train crash not long after arriving in the USA
McKay, William John - 1846 - (Father William McKay 1813-1860) - (Mother Margaret Neill)
McKay, James Neil - 27th. September 1848 - (Father William McKay 1813-1860) - (Mother Margaret Neill)
McKay, Robert - 1851 - (Father William McKay 1813-1860) - (Mother Margaret Neill)
McKay, Sarah - 1854 - (Father William McKay 1813-1860) - (Mother Margaret Neill) - Born in USA - {sic}
McKay, Mary - 1857 - (Father William McKay 1813-1860) - (Mother Margaret Neill) - Born in USA

Watson, James - 2nd. May 1816 - Sailed from Belfast to New York aboard the ship "Lorenzo"

Boyd, Hugh - 1818 - Born 1770 - {Married in Newtownards 1792} - {Emigrated to New Brunswick USA 1818} - {Died Boston, USA 1833}

Moore, John - 18th. February 1818 - Was given this letter of reference by Rev. James McCullough for his entry into Canada
John Moore was born and educated in this parish under the care of the Presbyterian Church, and behaved in a proper and suitable manner during my pastoral care here, 18 years, has been twice married by me and admitted to every privilege in that Church to which he has belonged, is also honest and industrious and is a peaceable sober member of society.
                                          James McCullough
                                          1st. Presbyterian Minister

Erected by John Paisley of Pittsburg PA. America
Paisley, Samuel of Ballyblack - 3rd. January 1819 aged 48 - Father of above John
Paisley, Jane - 24th. January 1824 aged 41 - Wife to above Samuel
Paisley, Jane alias Arnold - 13th. January 1865 aged 55 - Wife to James Paisley (1884) - 1st. wife to James Paisley
Paisley, James - 18th. December 1884 aged 77 - {b.c1807}
16th. January 1885 - Letters of Administration of the personal estate of James Paisley late of Newtownards County Down Dairyman who died 18 December 1884 at same place were granted at Belfast to Eliza Paisley nee McBride of Newtownards the Widow. - Effects £94-15s

(From St. Andrew's Herald, October 23, 1821)
            TO CAPTAIN JAMES POLLOCK
           of the Snow DORCAS SAVAGE
     St. Andrew's, New-Brunswick, Oct. 22, 1821.
SIR - Although justly sensible that your character is already too well established for humanity to your passengers, and stands too high to receive any addition
from our testimony; yet still, Sir, as our minds are deeply impressed with a sense of your attention to us all during this autumn voyage, permit us to assure you
of our lasting gratitude. You not only supplied us with fuel and water, but with the kindness of a friend, interested yourself in our affairs, and supplied our
wants, not only of medicine, but of every thing beside. Accept, Sir, our tribute of thanks, and our sincere prayers, that during a long and prosperous life, you
may be as successful and as happy as we wish you; and believe us to be gratefully, your most obedient and obliged servants.
  For self and family, Skeffington Thomson, L.C.D. one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Down, and formerly Minister of
Louglinisland.
  For selves and families, Richard Wilson, William James Munce and family, Henry Kearns, James Sloane, Wm. [William?] Swenarton, Stanley Corf, William
Dennis, Samuel McCartney, and family, Hugh M'Comb, [McComb?] Henry Bush, John Johnston, Eleanor Russell and family, James Fitzpatrick, John Erwin [Irwin?],
J. Logan  and family.

Robb, James - 1825 - Jefferson Co. Kentucky USA

Crossley, Thomas N. - 24th. September 1826 - Married Eliza F. Bidwell at Middletown, New Hampshire USA

Crossley, Thomas N. - 1874 - aged 83 - At New Haven, Connecticut USA

Moore, John - 9th. July 1827 - Member of the Freemasons Lodge No. 447 - Later emigrated to Nova Scoria, Canada aboard the brig "Jesse"

Wallace, Jane alias Anderson - 10th. January 1832 aged 27 - {b.c1805} - Died Cincinnati USA

Moore, Rev. William - 5th. December 1836 - from the Belfast Commercial Chronicle 1st. February 1836

On the 5th December last, at the house of the Rev. G. Orr, Lisbon, United States of America, after a lingering
illness, which he bore with gratitude and resignation to the will of his Divine Master, the Rev. Wm. [William?]
Moore, formerly of Newtownards. He had received his license under the Presbytery of Belfast, and afterwards removed to
America. When he was soon elected Minister of the Presbyterian Congregation at Oxbow, in Jefferson County, State of New
York. His labours there as a Christian pastor, were highly blessed - in the pulpit, earnest, animating and
persuasive; in Private society, unassuming, affectionate and liberal, he not only procured the affectionate regard
of those who were immediately under his charge, but the esteem of all who were acquainted with
his walk in life. He was not allowed, however, to remain long in the field of his Christian usefulness;
in "the heat of the day," and while his sun was only in its meridian, he was called to give an account of his
labours. The apparent abruptness of his removal may excite the wonder of his friends, yet he did not
regard the dispensation as premature. He knew in whose hand "his times" were, and by the Strength
of Divine grace he was enabled to meet it in the exercise of a lively faith, and the well - founded hope
of a glorious immortality. Assuming his own correspondence, and the letters of his most intimate friends, as descriptive
of his spiritual experience, we may refer to the manner of his death as a practical illustration of the words
"Mark the perfect, and behold the upright, for the latter end of that MAN is peace."

Erected by John Lowry of Ballyblack
Lowry, John - 1840 aged 1 year - Son of above John
Lowry, Mary - 10th. April 1841 aged 39 - {b.c1802} - Wife to above John
Lowry, Mary Alice - 1840 aged 20 days - Buried Newburg Graveyard, New York USA

Moore, Eleanor - 30th. October 1841 - {Father John Moore of Craigantlet} - {Mother Agnes Menagh of Ballymiscaw}
Eleanor married Nathaniel Larmon and emigrated to Canada

Moore, John - 20th. April 1843 - {Father James Moore} - {Mother Jane Bowden} - Emigrated to USA c1859

McKay, Sarah - 1845 - (Father William McKay 1813-1860) - (Mother Margaret Neill) - This Sarah was killed in a train crash not long after arriving in the USA

Moore, Andrew a grocer - 18th. August 1845 - (Father James Moore) - Married Margaret Mary Cumming - {Father the late Thomas Cumming of Baltimore USA} - 1st. Presbyterian

Ross, Elizabeth nee Wallace - 20th. March 1848 - Wife to James Ross - In New York USA

Wallace, Hamilton Vance - 9th. January 1850 - At Davenport, USA - Eldest son of The late Alexander Wallace of Russell Place

McKim, Elizabeth - 17th. January 1850 aged 50 - Resident Newtownards - Arrived New York aboard the ship "Fidelia" out of Liverpool - Famine Emigrant
McKim, Elizabeth - 17th. January 1850 aged 26 - Resident Newtownards - Arrived New York aboard the ship "Fidelia" out of Liverpool - Famine Emigrant
McKim, Ann - 17th. January 1850 aged 23 - Resident Newtownards - Arrived New York aboard the ship "Fidelia" out of Liverpool - Famine Emigrant

McQuiston, Thomas - 28th. September 1851 aged 80 - {b.c1771} -  @ Pittsburg USA - Husband to Margaret McClelland

McQuiston, Catherine T. - 12th. July 1852 aged 13 or 22 - Daughter of Thomas McQuiston and Margaret McClelland and wife to J. Stornmoneth of Pittsburg, USA

McKay, William - 5th. May 1852 - Arrived in New York onboard the S.S. "Urgent" with his wife Margaret and children Sarah,Agnes,William,James and Robert

Emigrated to America on the SS Urgent from Belfast to New York arriving 5th. may 1852 the McKay family below..
McKay, William - 1852 - aged 40 years - a labourer
McKay, Margaret nee Neill - 1852 - aged 38 years - a servant
McKay, Sarah - 1852 - aged 9 years - Was later to die in a train crash in Niles Michigan USA
McKay, Agnes - 1852 - aged 5 years
McKay, William John - 1852 - aged 5 years
McKay, James Neill - 1852 - aged 2 years - Suffered a broken leg in the same train incident in which his sister Sarah lost her life.
McKay, Robert - 1852 - aged 1 year

McKay, William John went on to serve with the 1st. Coy. 44th. Wisconsin Infantry in 1865 but was discharged after suffering severe typhoid fever but was able to overcome it to the extent that he went on to earn his Doctor of Divinity Degree and become the Minister of no less than 12 Methodist Churches. He also served as the Assistant Adjuutant General of the Civil war veterans Society.

White, William John - 14th. December 1852 - Of Ballyblack - Later emigrated to Iowa, USA and married Elizabeth McWhinney on 14th. December 1876 in Iowa and died 2nd. April 1899 also in Iowa.

Boyd, Mary - 6th. January 1854 - {Wife to Nathaniel Russell} - Mother of Margaret Russell
Boyd, Mary - 1864 - {Wife to Nathaniel Russell} - Mother of John Russell
Boyd, Mary - 24th. January 1865 - {Wife to Nathaniel Russell} - Mother of Nathaniel Russell
Boyd, Mary - 1866 - {Wife to Nathaniel Russell} - Mother of Mary Russell

By 1866 the family were living in Pittsburg. USA

Shaw, Arthur of Drumhirk - 2nd. February 1854 - Married Margaret Townsley of Magherascourse, Comber
They emigrated to Ontario, Canada c1860

Boal, Robert James - 18th. July 1859 - (Father  James Boal Jnr.) - (Mother Elizabeth Shaw) - Robert James later emigrated to Canada and died 5th. June 1917

McWilliams, William Russell - 18th. April 1860 - {Father William McWilliams Snr} - Married Elizabeth Jane Dawson at Trenton, New Jersey, USA

Bennett, Grace - b.c1861 - {Father James Bennett} - {Mother Jane Wallace} - Was later to emigrate to Canada

White, Henry Augustus - 16th. August 1861 - (Applied for a passport in New York USA on 19th. February 1925)

Atkinson,William F. - 25th. December 1863 - Married Elizabeth Moore of Southampton, New Jersey USA - {Father Hosea Moore}

Moore, Samuel - 1865 - {Father William Moore} - {Mother Sarah McNate} - Married Nancy Woten @ Indiana, USA
Moore, William John - 1868 - Married Elizabeth Woten @ Newtownards
Moore, Mary Elmina - 27th. July 1889 - {Father William John Moore} - {Mother Elizabeth Woten} - Married William Edson Jennings @ Delaware, Indiana USA

Duncan, Robert Augustus - 2nd. January 1865 aged 27 - {Father James Duncan} - {Mother Jane Kennedy} - Married Susan Hawley - In Canada

Thomson, William - 1st. May 1867 - {Father David Thomson a weaver of Movilla Street } - {Mother Bella~Isabella Kirk} - Became a baker and emigrated to the USA

Adair, Hamilton - 25th. February 1868 aged 54 - {b.c1814} - Of Church Street - {Husband of Ellen Adair nee ?} - Sgt. Militia Regiment Royal North Down Rifles
12th. March 1868 - Left £50 in his will to be split among his daughters Elizabeth Isabella and Ann who were in America.
His will was witnessed by Daniel Noonan Serjeant in the Militia Regiment Royal North Down Rifles  and William Ibbeson Serjeant in the Militia Regiment Royal North Down Rifles Image

Moore, James - 3rd. March 1868 aged 23 - {b.c1844} - {Father William Moore} - {Mother Sarah McNate} - Married Sabina Jean Hondorph @ Illinois, USA

Moore, Margaret - 6th. September 1869 - Married John Murdoch of Pittsburg USA

Gee, Mary - 5th. October 1869 aged 30 - {b.c1839 @ Newtownards} - Died @ York, Ontario, Canada

McClune, James - 1870 aged 35 - Son of John McClune and Jean Boyd - Husband to Jane Gerry of Pennsylvania
McClune, Nancy - 1883 aged 54 - In the USA - Daughter of John McClune and Jean Boyd - Wife to James Kelley of Pennsylvania
McClune, Robert - 4th. June 1898 aged 66 - {Father John McClune} - {Mother Jean Boyd}
McClune, John -1909 - Son of John McClune and Jean Boyd - Husband to Wealthy A. Barry
McClune, Catherine - 7th. August 1895 - Daughter of John McClune and Jean Boyd
McClune, Margaret - 1905 aged 67 - In the USA - Daughter of John McClune and Jean Boyd - Wife to Wesley N. Shelmadine of Pennsylvania
Wesley died at Gettysburg in the American Civil War
McClune, Hugh - 1st. January 1922 aged 81 - Son of John McClune and Jean Boyd - Husband to Martha Love
McClune, Ellen - 9th. April 1924 -  - Daughter of John McClune and Jean Boyd - Wife to Robert S. Carson

McClune, Agnes nee Moore - 26th. August 1924 aged 93 @ Pennsylvania USA - Wife to Robert McClune

Magill, Margaret - 11th. September 1871 aged 44 - {b.c1827} - @ Peoria, Illinois, USA - Wife to Patrick Toman

Moore, Mary Elizabeth - 23rd. March 1873 aged 23 - {b.c1850} - Married Benton L. Woodward @ Indiana, USA

Moore, Mary Elizabeth - 23rd. March 1873 aged 23 - Married Benton L. Woodward @ Indiana, USA

McNeilly, Male - 14th. April 1875 - at New York, America, the wife of Mr. Hugh McNeilly, formerly of Newtownards, of a son.

MacGee, Jane - 17th. October 1875 aged 40 - Wife to John House of Canada - Died Lincoln, Ontario, Canada

McCaw, George - 16th. December 1876 - {Father John McCaw} - {Mother Margaret Gunning} - Married Agnes Jane McHiach @ New York, USA

Stoupe, Sarah Jane - 4th. June 1877 aged 19 - {b.c1858} - {Father Davidson Stoupe a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - Married Thomas McKee Witnesses were John and Eliza Stoupe Stoupe, Elizabeth - 1886 - {Father Davidson Stoupe a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - Married Thomas McKee After the death of Sarah Jane Thomas returned from the USA to marry her sister Elizabeth, they then went back to the USA where Thomas was a teamster and farmer in Coitsville, Youngstown, Ohio where the family had 3 children.

Gibson, Nessy  - 8th. October 1878 - (Father James Gibson of Ballyskeagh) - (Mother Jane Barr) - Married William W.Wylie at Hutton, Coles, Illinois. USA

Beattie, David Stott - 28th. January 1879 aged 73 - Husband to Gertrude Smith - @ New Westminster, Brirish Columbia, Canada

Boal, George Moore - 5th. July or 24th. October 1879 - (Father Robert Boal 1838) - (Mother Elizabeth Mawhinney) - Later emigrated to the USA
Boal, Samuel - 3rd. February 1882 - (Father Robert Boal 1838) - (Mother Elizabeth Mawhinney) - Later emigrated to the USA

Griffin, John Wallingford - U.S. Census - 1880 aged 39 - {b.c1841 Ireland} - San Francisco, California - Railroad Engineer - US Citizen
Husband to Ellen Griffin aged 34 and born Ireland, and father of Maggie H. aged 8, Annie J. aged 5. Clarence B. aged 2, John W. infant, all children born California - Also in the house was Hattie Lubeck a dressmaker aged 31 and single, born in New York but father came from England.

Dugan, Margaret - 1880 - Emigrated to the USA - 1910 Census born 1861 - Under further research

Lenigan, Daniel M.B. Newtownards   - 3rd. March 1880 aged 23 - {Father Charles Lenigan} - Married Ina A.Fall @ Great Falls, New Hampshire USA

McFall, Elizabeth - 5th. November 1880 - Of South Street
5th. November 1880 - Letters of Administration of the personal estate of James Hall late of Mill Street Newtownards County Down Publican deceased who died 18 March 1874 at Pittsburg in America were granted at Belfast to Elizabeth M'Fall (Wife of Patrick M'Fall of South Street Newtownards Colour Sergeant in North Down Rifles) the Relict of said deceased. - Effects under £200
Relict means previously wife of, so Elizabeth was once married to James Hall....

Griffin, David - 10th. August 1881 of senile decay - (Husband of Eliza) - (Father of James and Mary Jane) - Of Frederick Street
9th. September 1881 - The Will of David Griffin late of Frederick-street Newtownards County Down Gentleman deceased who died 10 August 1881 at same place was proved at Belfast by Edward Ferguson of Ballyrogan and William John Moore of Ballyailicock both in said County Farmers the Executors. - Effects £433-12s-4d - Wife was Eliza - Daughter Mary Jane in New York - Son James in Kent UK - Image

Orr, Samuel - 8th. February 1882 aged 72 - At Evansville, Indiana USA

Edgar, John - 14th. November 1882 - A labourer of Frederick Street
8th. January 1883 - The Will of John Edgar late of Frederick-street Newtownards County Down Labourer deceased who died 14 November 1882 at same place was proved at Belfast by Nathaniel J. Ledgerwood Bookkeeper and Alexander Dickson of William Street Miller both of Newtownards the Executors. - Effects £171-17s-5d - Image
He had a son John and Grandaughter Sarah of Springfield Massachussetts USA - Wife Agnes

Johnston, James McCully - 6th. January 1883 - Death notice in Winnipeg, Canada having emigrated there

Shaw, Letitia 22nd. July 1883 - {Father Robert Shaw a draper} - Married William Paterson McWilliams of St.Charles, Kane Cty. Illinois USA - {Father James McWilliams a farmer}
Witnesses were Hugh Shaw and Sarah Watson

McCoubry, Elizabeth nee McBurney - 4th. June 1885 aged 80 - @ Newtown, Massachusetts USA - {Father William McBurney} - Mother Mary ..................}

Watson, James O. - 7th. June 1888 - (Applied for a passport in Philadelphia USA 8th. April 1920)

Mooney, Hugh - 27th. December 1888 - (Father .......) - Married Mette Marie Thomine Christensen in USA  P

Hunniford, Lydia - 6th. July 1892 aged 29 - {b.c1863} in Newtownards - Died @ Chicago, Cook Co. Illinois USA

Dugan, Anna - 3rd. April 1893 - Of Newtownards emigrated to Winnipeg in Canada had a daughter Hilda Jane White, Anna having married Henry S. White of London, England. It appears that the family then moved to Oak Park, Cook Co. Illinois USA where Hilda Jane married Hugo Meyer. Hilda Jane died in Cook. Co. 22nd. March 1937 aged 43

McGimpsey, Robert - Born 4th. August 1893 - (Father Robert McGimpsey of East Street) - (Mother Grace Campbell) - Later emigrated to the USA (New York)

McGimpsey, William - Born 20th. May 1895 - (Father Robert McGimpsey of East Street) - (Mother Grace Campbell) - Later emigrated to Canada

McKee, Eliza - 29th. March 1893 - Received a letter from her neice Mary Boyd of New York USA
To: Eliza McKee,
    Newtownards,
    County Down,
    Ireland

Dugan, Anna - 3rd. April 1893 - Of Newtownards emigrated to Winnipeg in Canada had a daughter Hilda Jane White, Anna having married Henry S. White of London, England. It appears that the family then moved to Oak Park, Cook Co. Illinois USA where Hilda Jane married Hugo Meyer. Hilda Jane died in Cook. Co. 22nd. March 1937 aged 43

Dooley, Thomas Johnston - 8th. January 1894 aged 36 - Son-in-Law to James Anderson
Dooley, Thomas Johnston - 13th. December 1923 - Son of above Thomas J. - Died in Detroit USA
22nd. February 1924 - Dooley, Thomas Johnston of Newtownards county Down and of 569 Rosedale Court Detroit Michigan U.S.A. motor engineer died 13 December 1923 at Saint Mary's Hospital Detroit Michigan U.S.A. Administration Belfast 22 February to Alice Kirk married woman. Effects £327-12s-7d.

Anderson, William - 11th. June 1894
In his will read 21st. January 1895 - Letters of Administration of the personal estate of William Anderson late of Ballywitticock near Newtownards Co.Down Farm Labourer who died 11 June 1894 at Burnett Wash San Francisco U.S.A. were granted at Belfast to David Anderson of Ballywitticock Labourer the Brother. - Effects £150

McGrady, Hance - 23rd. November 1895 - A miner of Mill Street
20th. December 1895 - The Will of Hance M'Grady late of Mill street Newtownards County Down Miner who died 23 November 1895 at same place was proved at Belfast by William Kennedy of Mill street Newtownards Blacksmith one of the Executors. and John McConnel a cattle farmer of Tullynagardy - Effects £1,221-9s-9d - Image - He had a sister Mary McGaw in Michigan USA

McGimpsey, James A. - 14th. October 1896 aged 34 - {b.Newtownards 11th. January 1862} - Became and American Citizen @ 321 Rockfort Street. Cuyahoga, Ohio USA - Had 1st. arrived on 1st. May 1890

Murray, George H.H. - 23rd. February 1897 - {Father George Murray of Newtownards} - Married Jane Sievogel - {Father Cornelius Sievogel of Apeldoren Holland} @ Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. USA

McIlroy, Elizabeth - 16th. April 1897 - Died at Midway, Wasatch. Utah USA

Boal, Emmie - 1898 - (Father Robert Boal) - (Mother Mary Ann Hagan) - Married a Petro - Later emigrated to the USA

Griffin, John Wallingford - Oakland, California USA 1898 No info

Coffey, John - 25th. March 1898 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island on board the "Germania" enroute to Kingston, Canada to meet his Uncle William Coffey

Allen, Thomas - 1899 aged 68 - Husband to Jane Boyd - Died at Peru, Clinton, New York USA

Frances, Marion Ellen - 18th. January 1899 aged 25 - A school teacher of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. USA - Daughter of Robert Francis and Eliza Jane Magee~McGee

McKeag, James V. - 8th. March 1899 aged 26 - {Father Thomas McKeag} - Married Vinnie I. Austin @ Polk, Nebraska USA

Bailie, John - 2nd. April 1899 aged 19 - Arrived in the USA aboard the "Lucania" to meet his uncle in Chicago

Murdoch, Margaret - 1st. February 1900 aged 70 - {b.c1830} - Wife of John Murdoch of Pittsburg USA

Cannock, Margaret - 2nd. December 1900 aged 25 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York enroute to Le Mars to meet her husband Hans Cannock
Cannock, Jane - 2nd. December 1900 aged 7
Cannock, Fred - 2nd. December 1900 aged 4
Cannock, Thomas - 2nd. December 1900 aged 10 months

1901 Census - Residents of a house 34 in South Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 46 in Regent Street Part of. (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 19 in Castle Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

The family emigrated to America arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 22nd. August 1901 aboard the ship "Sardinian" - George and James described themselves as farmers but a travelling companion John Hawthorne from Newtownards was a butcher .... they were destined to meet their Uncle James McMeekin in the town of Shelby, Nebraska

Hawthorne, John a butcher - 22nd. August 1901 aged 19yr. and 9 months - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Sardinian" enroute to Chicago to meet his uncle John McKeague

McKeag, Joseph - 30th. January 1902 aged 60 - {b.c1842} - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Oceanic" - US Citizen previously from Newtownards now living at Osceola, Nebraska
McKeag, Joseph - 30th. January 1902 aged 26 - {b.c1876} - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Oceanic" - US Citizen previously from Newtownards now living at Osceola, Nebraska

Ellis Island arrivals 1902

Irish arrivals 1902

Merchant, Jane nee Francis born Newtownards - 12th. June 1903 aged 69 - {b.c1834} - Of 47 Howard Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. USA - Daughter of Mr.Francis and Jane Morrow

Cahoon, Arthur - 27th. August 1903 aged 37 - Arrived in New York aboard the ship "Mongolian"

Dunn, Lizzie - 3rd. October 1903 aged 30 - {b.c1873} - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Cedric" enroute to meet her brother Thomas Dunn of 915 Ligour Street, Latrobe. Pennsylvania

McClean, Mary Elizabeth - 31st. December 1903 - {Father Samuel McClean} - Married Amos Henry Gilbert at Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa. USA

Alexander, Annie - 11th. March 1904 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Corinthian" enroute to meet her uncle David Alexander of New York Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Alexander, William D. - 22nd. September 1904 aged 22 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Corinthian" enroute to meet his uncle David Alexander of New York Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Alexander, William - 6th. October 1904 - aged 58 - Arrived in the USA aboard the "Majestic" enroute New Milford, Connecticut

Campbell, John - 14th. November 1904 aged 30 - Crossed from the USA into Canada

Died
McClain, William - 1906 - In Iowa USA - Son of above - See Family Records Section
McClain, Thomas - 1911 - In Iowa USA - Son of above
McClain, Nancey Agnes - 1914 - In Iowa USA - Daughter of above
McClain, Eliza - 1925 - In Iowa USA - Daughter of above

Arnold, Isaac - 29th. March 1906 aged 32 - Arrived in Ellis Island aboard the "Teutonic" enroute to meet his brother-in-law John Boyd at 556 East 153rd. Street New York

Brown, John - 29th. September 1906 aged 32 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Umbria" to meet his brother Thomas Brown of 527 Chestnut  Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Brown, Thomas - 29th. September 1906 aged 31 - A dealer - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Umbria" - Citizen returning
Brown, Maggie - 29th. September 1906 aged 28 - Wife to above Thomas
Brown, Lilian - 29th. September 1906 aged 3 - Daughter of above Thomas and Maggie

Orr, Annie - 29th. September 1906 aged 26  - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the ship "Umbria" enroute to meet her husband at 522 Carlton Ave. Brooklyn
Orr, Annie - 29th. September 1906 aged 1 year and 6 months- Daughter of above

McCullough, William - 15th. November 1906 a single man aged 20 - Arrived Ellis Island New York USA aboard the ship "Baltic"

McCormick, Henry - 18th. February 1907 - New York Daily Tribune - Reported that the Liner "Campania" had arrived after a very rough Atlantic crossing and reported two deaths on board one of which was Henry McCormick of Newtownards who died from delirium tremens in mid Atlantic and was buried at sea. Mr.McCormick had been on his way to visit relatives at Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Ferguson, Isabella - 31st. May 1907 aged 34 - Married - Arrived at Ellis Isalnd New York aboard the ship "Oceanic" with her were
Ferguson, Jane aged 11 - Isabella 8y and 8m - Shaw aged 5 - Robert aged 1y 9m

Bailie, Thomas - 17th. August 1907 - Arrived at Ellis Island USA aboard the "Lucania" - Father Thomas Bailie of High Street

Bailie, Thomas - 17th. August 1907 - Arrived at Ellis Island USA aboard the "Lucania" - Father Thomas Bailie of High Street

Walker, John - 24th. September 1907 aged 48 - A machinist - Married - Born Newtownards - US Citizen - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the ship "Furnessia" - Returning Home to Union Hill, New York
Walker, Maggie - 24th. September 1907 aged 50 - Born Newtownards - Married - US Citizen - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the ship "Furnessia" - Returning Home to Union Hill, New York
Walker, Bessie - 24th. September 1907 aged 21 - Born Newtownards - US Citizen - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the ship "Furnessia" - Returning Home to Union Hill, New York

White, Alexander - 16th. November 1907 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Arabic"

White, Alexander - 6th. December 1907 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Celtic"enroute to meet his uncle James Leggett originally from Newtownards but now living in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania - His father Henry White was still living at 18 Mary Street

McKenna, Michael - 23rd. November 1907 aged 26 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Mauretania" enroute to meet his sister Mrs. Lizzie Conlan of 514 West 130th. Street, New York. His departure contact was Mrs. Horton of 1 Mary Street.

Moore, John - 16th. May 1908 aged 19 and single - {b.c1889} - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Cedric" from Liverpool

Kerr, Mary - 5th. October 1908 aged 59 and married - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "California"

Kerr, Josephine - 5th. October 1908 aged 19 and single - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "California"

Eadie, Mary Ann - 18th. February 1909 - (Father John Eadie a tailor of Zion Place) - Married Hugh John McGivern of Toronto, Canada
Witnesses were William Henry McGivern and Christine Eadie

Coulter, Hamilton - 12th. June 1909 aged 31 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Baltic" enroute to meet his friend William McCullough of Newtownards but now living at 318 Commerce Street, Kitinerding, Pennsylvania - His brother Harry Coulter was still living at James Street

Adams, Annie - 23rd. August 1909 aged 29 - She was married - Arrived in New York aboard the ship "California"

McMeekin, James - 30th. October 1909 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Arabic" a farmer aged 35 of Grangee ... enroute to Rising City, Nebraska .. had been there before in 1901

Shaw, James - 7th. November 1909 aged 22 - {b.c1887} - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Caledonia" enroute to meet his friend William Miller originally from Newtownards but now living at Port Chester, New York - Departure contact was Rober Shaw of 8 T........... St. Newtownards

Gilmore, William J. - 7th. February 1910 aged 34 - {b.c1876} - A farmer - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the ship "Caledonia" with him were
Gilmore, Edith aged 30 - {b.c1880} - Wife
Gilmore, William aged 8 - {b.c1902} - Son
They were enroute to meet William McGimpsey of Fullerton, Orange Co. California - Their mother-in-law Mrs. McGimpsey was still living at Gregstown, Newtownards

Arnold, James - 2nd. February 1910 aged 27 - {b.c1883} - A farm labourer arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the ship "Caledonia" - His father Samuel Arnold was still living @ Loughries,   Newtownards - He was enroute to Fullerton, Orange Co. California with the Gilmore Family - See Gilmore

Ferguson, John - 11th. April 1910 aged 54 - {b.s1856} - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the ship "Baltic"

Patterson, W.G. - 20th. March 1910 - A presentation of a purse of gold was made to Mr.W.G. Patterson leader of the 1st. Presbyterian Church Choir prior to his departure for a new life in the USA.  He had been leader of the musical section of the choir for just over 21 years. Mr.Patterson with his wife and child left for Newark, New Jersey on Saturday morning aboard the S.S. California of the Anchor Line from Londonderry.

Stevenson, Sarah - 5th. July 1910 aged 53 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" with her sister also Sarah Stevenson aged 26 - Enroute to meet their brother Charles Brogan of 27 West 20th. Street, New York - Sarah (53) stated that her brother was born in Newtownards whereas Sarah (26) stated he was born in Belfast - Both named their sister Jane Kelso of Balfour Street as their departure contact. - Additional = Charles Brogan - 17th. May 1921 - New York - Applied for American Passport

Andrews, Lizzie nee McKee -  14th. August 1910 aged 29 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Cedric" enroute to meet her husband Alexander Andrews of Donaghadee but now living at 602 St.Clair Street, Latrob, Pennsylvania - Her father James McKee still lived at 28 Court Street

Robb, Edward - 6th. September 1910 aged 21 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Furnessia" enroute to meet his brother John now living at Dickmont Street Hospital, Pittsburg - Their mother Mrs. Robb was still living at 5 Talbot Street

Jones, Isaac - 6th. September 1910 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Furnessia" enroute to meet his uncle William McLitt..... also of Newtownards but now living at 5117 Keystone Avenue, Pittsburg - His sister Mrs. Ferguson was living at 52 Linwood Street, Belfast

Moore, Samuel - 18th. September 1910 aged 21 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Caledonia" enroute to meet his sister Mrs. Ferguson of 340 3rd. Ave. Detroit Michigan - His father was Samuel Moore of 68 Church Street

McCullough, Samuel - 1st. October 1910 aged 22 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Campania" enroute to meet his brother William McCullough at 602 St. Bleay Street, Latrobe. Pennsylvania - His mother Margaret McCullough was still living in Newtownards

Gilliland, Arthur - 10th. December 1910 aged 33 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" enroute to meet his friend Mr.Young of New York

Gilliland, Arthur - 8th. January 1913 aged 36 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" enroute home to New York

McKee, William J. - 1911 - Below are links to pics of William J. and of a medal won by him whilst playing for the Championship Winning Rosetta F.C. of that year. The info was sent in by his Grandson John R. McKee of Meridian, Idaho USA. - Click to Enlarge -  and check out more details here = http://www.derek-beattie.comxa.com/ards-rosetta-fc.htm

1911 Census - Residents of a house 7 in Mary Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 1 in Talbot Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 168 in Greenwell Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

Dornon, Owen - 4th. January 1911 aged 50 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Furnessia" enroute to meet his friend Hugh Shields originally from Newtownards but now living at 329 West 23rd. Street, New York - His wife Ann Dornan was still living at Castlecaldwell, Fermanagh

Kelso, Andrew Edward - 6th. March 1911 aged 33 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Baltic" to meet his sister Mrs. Bella Marshall also originally of Newtownards but now living at 1730 West Adams Street, Chicago

Taylor, Ernest - 7th. March 1911 aged 17 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Franconia" enroute to meet his uncle James Meekin originally of Drumawhey but now living at Rising City, Nebraska - His father was Alexander taylor of Drumawhey
Taylor, James - 7th. March 1911 aged 21 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Lusitania" enroute to meet his uncle James Meekin originally of Drumawhey but now living at Rising City, Nebraska - His father was Alexander taylor of Drumawhey

Logan, Robert - 19th. March 1911 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his aunt Mrs. Greer of Homewood, Pittsburg - His mother was still living in Greenwell Street

Logan, Robert - 26th. March 1911 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his aunt Mrs. Greer of Homewood, Pittsburg - His mother was still living in Greenwell Street - {sic}

Dalzell, Samuel - 8th. April 1911 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island in the USA aboard the ship "Laurentic" - He was met by a friend Samuel McVea from Newtownards now living at 419 North 16th. Street Kansas City

Amberson, William - 23rd. April 1911 aged 22 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Caledonia" enroute to meet his uncle William G. Patterson at 177 Highland Ave. Newark N.J. - Family origins were Monaghan, Rep. Ireland

Henry, Matthew - 8th. May 1911 aged 49 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Celtic" with his wife Mary aged 37 enroute to find farm work - The family originated in Downpatrick where his mother still lived

Davis, James - 5th. June 1911 aged 40 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" enroute to meet his brother-in-law-John Scott of 405 Bay Street, Springfield, Mass.

Davis, Martha - 5th. June 1911 aged 36 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" enroute to meet her brother-in-law-John Scott of 405 Bay Street, Springfield, Mass.

Jones, Jane nee Matier - 3rd. July 1911 aged 87 - In Goderich, Huron, Canada - Daughter of Jane Matier

Orr, Hugh - 15th. July 1911 aged 24 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Furnessia" enroute to meet his friend John Kirkpatrick originally from Donaghadee but now living at 606 Communuion Park Ave. Jersey City - His Mother Flora Orr was still living at Mill Street

Orr, Eleanor aged 24 travelled with her husband Hugh above.

Scott, Mary - 16th. July 1911 aged 28 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the Caledonia enroute to meet her friend John O'Brien originally from Newtownards but now of 443 Armstrong Ave. Kansas City. - Her father was James C.Scott of 73 Court Street

Robinson, Robert - 22nd. July 1911 aged 18 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Carpania" enroute to meet his aunt Ella McElroy also of Newtownards but now living at 7077 Bennett Street, Pittsburg- His mother Elizabeth Robinson was still living in Newtownards
Robinson, William James - 22nd. July 1911 aged 24 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Carpania" enroute to meet his aunt Ella McElroy also of Newtownards but now living at 7077 Bennett Street, Pittsburg- His mother Elizabeth Robinson was still living in Newtownards

Bell, Sarah - 23rd. July 1911 aged 25 - {b.c1886} - Arrived in the USA aboard the "Baltic" enroute to meet her husband William James Bell Snr. at 3058 Lincoln Avenue, Chicago - She travelled with her infant son William James Bell

Cord, William John - 23rd. July 1911 aged 53 - Son of John Cord and Mary Hawthorn(e) - @ Brighton, Livingstone, Michigan USA
additional - He was a widower and labourer at the time of his death

Mawhinney, Charlotte - 30th. July 1911 aged 52 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Baltic" enroute to meet her son Martin Mawhinney previously from Newtownards now living at 268 53rd. Street, Brooklyn. New York - Another son Kenneth was still living on Mark Street

McCullough, Thomas - 10th. September 1911 aged 24 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his brother William McCullough at "Watt" - His father William J. McCullough was still living on East Street Newtownards

McBride, Joseph - 9th. October 1911 aged 22 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his father James McBride previously of Newtownards but now living at 139 Cor Rider Ave. New York - His uncle William Mooney was still living at 15 Ann Street

McBride, Mary aged 23 - His sister accompanied him on the voyage

Baird, David - 10th. October 1911 aged 30 ~ His wife Rachel aged 28 ~ Children Dorothy aged 8 and Maisie aged 4 -  Arrived in the USA aboard the "Saxonia" enroute to meet Rachels brother William McKenny of Newtownards at 15 West Superior St. Chicago

McCartney, Ellen - 13th. October 1911 aged 23 - Arrived in the USA aboard the ship "Lusitania" possibly with her mother Francis McCartney of North St.  to be met by Samuel Wilson of 405 North Street. Kansas City - Samuel was an ex. Newtownards man.

McGowan, John - 6th. December 1911 aged 64 - Arrived in the USA aboard the "Columbia" with his sister Ellen Crossan enroute to meet his son Alfred at 816 20th. Street, Oadland California - also on board was his wife Kate McGowan.

Shaw, Henry - 9th. December 1911 aged 22 - {b.c1889} - A single man of Queen Street - Arrived in New York aboard the ship "California" enroute to meet his friend John Patton at Fullerton, Orange Co. California - Son of Robert Shaw

Arnold, John - 19th. December 1911 aged 22 - Arrived in the USA aboard the "California" enroute to Fullerton near Los Angeles to meet his brother James - They were sons of Samuel Arnold

Gilmore, James - 19th. December 1911 aged 40 - Arrived in the USA enroute to meet his brother William at Fullerton near Los Angeles, James was the husband to Mary Gilmore of Movilla. - See also family Arnold

McAvoy, Edward - 1912 aged 23 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York USA

McAvoy, Peter - 1912 aged 21 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York USA

McMillan, Robert - 1912 - Emigrated to Winnipeg, Canada

McCullough, Robert - 3rd. March 1912 a single man aged 20 - Arrived Ellis Island New York USA aboard the ship "Campania"

Orme, Robert - 17th. April 1912 aged 24 - {Father Samuel Orme} - {Mother Emily McAlpine} - Married Elizabeth Louise Chappel a widow of London
Ceremony took place in Vancouver, Canada

Martin, Margaret nee McMeekin - 24th. April 1912 - (Father James McMeekin) - Married William Herbert Armstrong
@ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

McKee, Robert - 3rd. June 1912 aged 36 - {b.c1876} - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Columbie" enroute to meet his friend Hugh Robb previously of Newtownards and now living at 3208 Harwell Street. Philadelphia - His wife Ann McKee was still living at Queen Street Newtownards

Shaw, Lizzie - 6th. October 1912 aged 21 - {b.c1891} - A single woman - Arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cameronia"

McCullough, David - 29th. October 1912 a single man aged 19 - Arrived Ellis Island New York USA aboard the ship "California"

Henry, Spencer Churchill - November 1912 - Text of a postcard sent by him
W. J. Adams, Esq., Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, Co. Down
With kindest regards our very best wishes & Mrs Adams & yourself. Yours Sincerely, Spencer G. Henry New York November 12

Baird, William - 3rd. November 1912 aged 30 - Of Donaghadee - Brother of John Baird of Bowtown - Arrived at Ellis Island USA aboard the "Cameronia" enroute to meet his brother-in-law William R.Brown originally from Granshaw but now living at 7338 Harwood Ave. Chicago

Brown, Elizabeth - 3rd. November 1912 aged 3 - Arrived at Ellis Island in the USA aboard the "Cameronia"
Brown, Susanna nee Baird - 3rd. November 1912 aged 28 - Arrived at Ellis Island in the USA aboard the "Cameronia"
Brown, Susanna - 3rd. November 1912 aged 6 months - Arrived at Ellis Island in the USA aboard the "Cameronia"
Brown, Thomas - 3rd. November 1912 aged 2 - Arrived at Ellis Island in the USA aboard the "Cameronia"
Brown, William - 3rd. November 1912 aged 5 - Arrived at Ellis Island in the USA aboard the "Cameronia"
Susanna was enroute to meet her husband William R.Brown originally from Donaghadee but now living at 7338 Harwood Ave. Chicago - Susanna was the sister of John Baird of Bowtown

Francis, Robert - 9th. November 1912 aged 57 - {b.c1855} - {Father John Francis} - {Mother Anne Jane Murdock} - {Husband to Margaret Edgar of Loughriescourse} - Died Pioche, Lincoln, Nevada USA

Harvey, Robert - 17th. December 1912 aged 36 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his friend James Bell also from Newtownards but now living at Medway, Pittsburg - His wife Sarah was still living at .......ton Villas, Newtownards

Miller, Hamilton - 8th. January 1913 aged 34 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" enroute to meet his father-in-law Hugh Orr originally from Newtownards but now living at 235 M........... Street, Newark, New Jersey - His father Robert Miller was still living at Mill Street

Bailie, Mary - 21st. January 1913 aged 37 - {b.c1876} - Sister to James Bailie of 76 High Street - Arrived at Ellis Island USA aboard the "Caledonia" enroute to meet her cousin Mrs. Annie Purvis of 138 Perry Street, New York
Bailie, Samuel - 21st. January 1913 aged 35 - {b.c1878} - Brother to James Bailie of 76 High Street - Arrived at Ellis Island USA aboard the "Caledonia" enroute to meet her cousin Mrs. Annie Purvis of 138 Perry Street, New York - With his sister Mary above

Orr, James - 21st. January 1913 - {Father Hugh Orr of Newtownards} - {Mother Eleonor Thompson also of Newtownards} - @ Hoboken, USA
Orr, Kathleen Florence  - 1915 - {Father Hugh Orr of Newtownards} - {Mother Eleonor Thompson also of Newtownards} - @ Illinois, USA

Edgar, Henry - 22nd. March 1913 aged 19 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Cameronia" enroute to meet his cousin Charles McMillan also from Newtownards but now living at 3765 25th. Street. Cleveland, Ohio - Departure contact was his mother Catherine Edgar of Francis Street

Finnigan, Robert - 31st. March 1913 aged 21 - Arrived at Ellis Island, new York on board the "Cameronia" enroute to meet his friend Robert Robinson also of Newtownards but now living at 7017 Bennett Street. Pittsburg - His sister Jane Finnegan was still living on the Donaghadee Road

McCullough, John - 31st. March 1913 aged 22 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Cameronia" enroute to meet his brother Robert McCullough also of Newtownards but now addressed at Walls P.O. Alleghney, Pittsburg {P.O. = Post Office} - His father William J.McCullough was living at 112 East Street Newtownards

McKee, Annie - 13th. April 1913 aged 22 - Arrived at Ellis Island, new York aboard the "Caledonia" enroute to meet her brother Robert McKee now living at 226 East Mayfield Street, Philadelphia - Her mother Mary McKee was still living on Greenwell Street Newtownrds

Mulvihill, Timothy - 13th. April 1913 aged 20 - Arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Baltic" enroute to meet Martin Sheehy also of Newtownards but now living at 27 Foxall Street, Brooklyn, New York - Departure contact was given as Jeremiah Mulvihill of "Glenslappa" Newtownards

Lemon, William - 18th. April 1913 aged 27 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Mauretania" to meet his brother John Thompson originally from Ballyblack and now at the Globe Rendering Co. Lansing, Illinois - He was sponsored by Mr.Bennett of Ballyblack

Miller, David - 26th. April 1913 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Celtic" enroute to meet his brother George Miller of 300 East 143rd. Street New York - His father William Thomas J. Miller was still living at Scrabo

Morgan, Robert Sydney - 4th. May 1913 aged 23 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Caronia" enroute to meet his Aunt Miss ................ originally from Newtownards but now living at 124 Cleveland Ave. Buffalo, New York - Departure contact was given as Martha Elizabeth Morgan of 19 Conway Square

Kerr, Minnie - 23rd. May 1913 aged 28 and single - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Cedric"

Carser, James - 31st. May 1913 aged 47 - Arrived at Ellis Island aboard the "Cedric" enroute to meet his brother-in-law S.Phillips of Ballyrogan but now living at Philadelphia ...? - His wife Margaret Carser was still living at 1 Wallaces Street

Savage, Robert - 6th. June 1913 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Baltic" enroute to meet his brother Thomas Savage at 2514 South 41st. Court, Chicago - She also had a sister Catherine Savage living on Movilla Street

Irvine, Minnie nee Savage - 7th. July 1913 aged 25 - With her daughter Jessie age 11 months - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Baltic" to meet her brother Thomas Savage who had emigrated and was now living in Chicago. - Her sister Catherine was still living on Movilla Street

Shaw, Henry - 4th. September 1913 aged 17 - {b.c1896} - Of 44 Upper Movilla Street - Arrived in the USA aboard the "Celtic" to meet his friend James Dalton at Fullerton, Orange Co. California - He was the son of James Shaw
Shaw, Martha - 4th. September 1913 aged 24 - His sister travelled also.

Graham, Agnes - 14th. September 1913 aged 19 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Cameronia" enroute to meet her aunt Maria originally from Belfast but now living at 5931 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia - She also had an aunt living at 77 Upper ........ St. Newtownards

Johnston, William - 5th. October 1913 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his uncle James Johnston of Newtownards but now living at 810 Estella Avenue, Pittsburg - His father William Johnston was still living on Forde Street Newtownards

Robinson, Hugh - 5th. October 1913 aged 17 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his aunt Ella McElroy also of Newtownards but now living at 7017 Bennett Street, Pittsburg - His mother Elizabeth Robinson was still living in Newtownards
Robinson, Robert - 5th. October 1913 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his aunt Ella McElroy also of Newtownards but now living at 7017 Bennett Street, Pittsburg- His mother Elizabeth Robinson was still living in Newtownards
Robinson, William James - 5th. October 1913 aged 26 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his aunt Ella McElroy also of Newtownards but now living at 7017 Bennett Street, Pittsburg- His mother Elizabeth Robinson was still living in Newtownards

McKay, Margaret - 20th. October 1913 aged 28 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" enroute to meet her brother Alexander McKay originally from Newtownards but now living at 221 53rd. Street, Brooklyn, New York - Their mother Ellen McKay was still living at 168 Mill Street.

Galloway, David - 24th. October 1913 aged 26 - {b.c26 - {b.c1887} - Arrived at Port Huron, Michigan USA

Orr, Eleanor - 7th. December 1913 aged 28 - {b.c1882} - Arrived at Ellis Island New York with her 11 month old baby James aboard the "Cameronia" to meet her husband Hugh Orr. - James was born at Hobokan, New Jersey, New York USA on 21st. January 1913 - Eleanor was the neice of Agnes Thompson of Georges Street

Shaw, Mirley - 7th. December 1913 aged 19 - {b.c1894} - A single woman - Arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cameronia" enroute to meet her sister Harriett Shaw originally from Belfast but now living at 540 West 156th. Street New York - Departure contact was her mother Harriett Shaw of 25 Hillview Terrace ............ ?

Ellison, Henry - 15th. December 1913 aged 25 - Crossed from the USA into Canada

McGowan, James - 19th. December 1913 aged 40 - Arrived at Ellis Island aboard the "Lusaitania" returning after a visit home to Newtownards.

McCullough, Samuel - 26th. December 1913 aged 51 - {b.c1862} - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Cedric" enroute to meet his brother William McCullough at 602 St. Clair Street. Latrobe, Pennsylvania - His wife Agnes McCullough was still at home on Wallace Street

Colville, R.J. - WW1 - Gunner - 2nd. Canadian Infantry

McClain, Nancy Agnes - 1914 - (Father Arthur McClain) - (Mother Mary Ann Cairns) - Iowa USA

Orr, Hugh a plasterer - 1914 - Married Florence Griffiths 2nd. wife @ Illinois USA

McCartney, Joseph - 1st. January 1914 aged 68 - Son of David McCartney and  Agnes Keenan - Married - Died 11 Belgrade Place, Springfield, Massachusetts USA of Angina - A stationery enginee

Taylor, Ernest - 6th. March 1914 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Lusitania" enroute to meet his cousin James Meekin originally of Drumawhey but now living at Skelby, Nebraska - His father was Alexander taylor of Drumawhey
Taylor, James - 6th. March 1914 aged 24 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Lusitania" enroute to meet his uncle James Meekin originally of Drumawhey but now living at Skelby, Nebraska - His father was Alexander taylor of Drumawhey

Kelly, Dorothy - 25th. March 1914 aged 25 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Mauretania" enroute to meet her brother-in-law Robert Sailes also previously of Newtownards but now living at 406 13th. Street, Brooklyn, New York - Her father E.Kelly was still living at 62 Frances Street

Dalzell, Esther - 24th. April 1914 aged 24 - {b.c1890} - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Mauretania" enroute to meet Thomas H.Dunn of Newtownards but now living at 915~919 Ligonur Street. Latrobe, Pennsylvania - Her father James Dalzell was still living at 46 Francis Street

McKee, Samuel - 15th. June 1914 aged 24 - {b.c1890} - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" enroute to meet his brother Henry of Cleveland, Ohio - Departure contact was his mother Mrs. McKee of 47 Greenwell Street

McCann, Hugh - 5th. July 1914 aged 30 - {b.c1884} - Of Mill Street - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Adriatic" enroute to meet his Aunt at the Pacific Land Co. in Vancouver, Canada

McKee, Robert - 25th. July 1914 aged 30 - {b.c1884} - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Baltic" enroute to meet his friend Harry McKee originally from Newtownards but now living in Cleveland, Ohio - Departure contact was his father David McKee living at 20 Wallaces Street

Robinson, James - 15th. August 1914 aged 21 - {b.c1893} - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Celtic" enroute to meet his uncle Harry Robinson at 1373 Wallbash Ave. Riverdale, Illinois. - He was also the nephew of Thomas Robinson of Victoria Avenue

Beattie, Susan nee Boyd - 5th. February 1915
Beattie, William - 1929 - Husband to Susan Boyd
Beattie, David Hugh - 14th. June 1943 aged 62 years 2 months and 21 days - (Father William Beattie) - (Mother Susan Boyd) - (Husband to Susanna Beattie)
Died - Elyria, Lorain, Ohio USA - US Army - Watchman N.Y.C.R.R.

Potter, Edith Gertrude - 20th. July 1915 aged 20 - {Father David Potter} - Married Joseph Gewan @ Vancover, British Columbia, Canada

McMillan, John - 30th. September 1915 aged 23 - {b.c1892} - Son of William McMillan - Arrived at Buffalo, New York USA to meet his friend Richard Dunlop

McMillan, James - 24th. January 1916 aged 31 - {b.c1885} - Arrived at Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Son of Alex and Annie McMillan of 137 Greenwell Street and brother to Alexander
He had emigrated to Winnipeg, Canada in 1912 and joined the 43rd. Battalion of the Canadian Army in 1914. He sailed from Montreal aboard the SS Grampian on 1st. June 1915 and fought in the area around Ypres in Belgium where he was to be fatally wounded.

Saskatchewan Regiment - Son of Hugh and Mary Moore nee Kyle

Western Ontario Regiment - Son of Henry and Margaret White

Irvine, Alexander - 5th. June 1917 aged 30 - Married with one son - A machine hand - US Draft Card - Of Wall Ave. Wall. Pennsylvania - Allegheny Co. No. 10 - Pennsylvania USA

Brown, Donald K. - 5th. June 1917 - US Draft Card - Of 121 Grand Ave. Santa Monica, California USA - Single - Worked for a newspaper in Los Angeles

Brown, John Alexander - 5th. June 1917 - US WW1 Draft - Of Chicago City No.75, Illinois, USA

Cahoon, Arthur - 5th. JUne 1917 aged 21 - US WW1 Draft - Singlw - A seaman aboard the SS Devonian of the Leyland Line Steamship Co. East Boston. Massachussetts. USA

Calderwood, Charles - 5th. JUne 1917 aged 28 - US WW1 Qar Draft - Of 6943 South Washtenaw, Chicago, Illinois. USA
A clerk with Wilson and Co. of 41st. Street and Ashland Ave. - Married

Ferguson, Hamilton - 5th. June 1917 - US WW1 Draft @ Chicago City No.4, Illinois USA - (Father William J. Ferguson J.P. of Rosemead) - and Eliza McClements

Ferguson, William James -  5th. June 1917 - US WW1 Draft @ Chicago City No.4, Illinois USA - (Father William J. Ferguson J.P. of Rosemead) - and Eliza McClements

McCullough, Samuel - 5th. June 1917 - aged 29 born 16th. April 1888 - An electrician - Employed by the Pennsylvania Power Co. - Has a wife and 2 children - Was drafted into the US Army @ Westmoreland Co. No. 5, Pennsylvania - Doc. Ref. 37-3-31A - Tall of medium height, grey eyes, brown hair. His address was 235 Gertrude St. Latrobe

McCullough, Thomas - 5th. June 1917 - aged 26 born 14th. February 1890 - A labourer - Employed by the Pressed Steel Car Co. of Pittsburg at Mt. Kees - Married - Medium height and slender with grey eyes and brown hair was drafted into the US Army @  - His address was 1256 Warlo Street, Pittsburg

Moore, Samuel - 5th. June 1917 aged 38 - Wife and 2 children - Of 1266 McClellan Ave. Detroit. Michigan USA. -  A machinist with the Ford Motor Co.

Murphy, James - 5th. JUne 1917 - Philadelphia City. Pennsylvania USA - A foreman - Was married {see marriages 1916 above} and was expecting child.

Orr, David - 5th. June 1917 aged 30 - Of 66 Glenwood Street, Lynn City. Massachusetts  WW1 U.S. Draft Card

Orr, Hugh - 5th. June 1917 aged 22 - Single - Of 3555 South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, Illinois - WW1 U.S. Draft Card
A lobourer employed by Wilson and Co. of Oakland Avenue.

Patton, Henry - 5th. June 1917 aged 30 - Of 210 Sante Fe Ave. Fullerton. California USA - US WW1 Draft - b. Newtownards 16th. December 1886 - A labourer with Gibbs Lumber Co. in Fullerton. - Married with one dependant, a child - Was previously a Sapper of the Engineers in the British Army.

Shaw, Robert - 5th. JUne 1917 aged 26 - Of 235 Union Street. Fullerton. California - Single - A labourer with Moore Bros. - US WW1 Draft - Orange Co. California. USA

Stannage, Samuel Morrow - 5th. JUne 1917 aged 26 - US WW1 War Draft - Marshall Co. Minnisota. USA - A painter with a wife and 2 children

James C. McGimpsey - Private 21395 Manitoba Regiment was the son of Robert and Grace McGimpsey of Newtownards

28th. October 1918 - Hamilton
Erected by Margaret Coates of Ballyblack - Carrowdore Graveyard
Coates, Henry - 18th. October 1860 aged 71 - Father of above
Coates, Sarah nee McConkey - 24th. April 1871 aged 73 - Mother of above
Hamilton, James D. - 12th. December 1883 aged 4 years - Grandson to above
Murohy, Elizabeth nee Coates - 3rd. February 1894 aged 55 - Sister to above - @ Newtownards
Coates, Margaret - 9th. march 1894 aged 73 - The above
Hays, Mary nee Coates - 20th. December 1902 aged 66 - Sister to above - @ Newtownards
Hamilton, Ann - 25th. December 1907 aged 67 - Daughter of above
Inscribed by James Hamilton
Hamilton, Samuel - 28th. October 1918 aged 38 - Brother to Samuel - @ Galt, Ontario, Canada

31st. November 1918
McFerran, John - b. 14th. January 1864 - {Applied for a passport in Paterson, New Jersey USA 31st. November 1918 and again 4th. November 1919}

Moore, Samuel - 6th. January 1919 - Of 68 Church Street - H
Moore, Margaret - 4th. April 1934 - Wife to above
Moore, Jeannie - Infancy - Daughter of above
Moore, Margaret - 2nd. October 1978 - Daughter-in-law to above
Moore, Thomas S. - 24th. March 1983 - Son of above
Samuel had a son and daughter-in-law Samuel and Isabella in Detroit, Michigan USA

McDonald, William - Buried 6th. January 1919 - @ Storm Lake, Iowa - Husband to Margaret Jane

McDonald, Margaret Jane - 4th. January 1920 aged 63 - {b.c1857} - Daughter of Alexander McDonald of Newtownards - {Wife to William McDonald} - Buried Chicago, Illinois

1920 Census - Ridgeville,  Ward 6th. 2nd. Evanston, Cook Co. Illinois USA

1920 U.S.A. Census - Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania

Stevenson, William a teamster - 20th. March 1920 aged 58 - Son of Michael Stevenson and Margaret Blackstock - Cleveland, Ohio, USA

McCutcheon, William Charles - Applied for a passport in East Orange, New Jersey USA - 25th. March 1920

McCullough, David - 12th. July 1920 a single man aged 20 - Arrived Ellis Island New York USA aboard the ship "Kaiserin Augusta Victoria"

McBride, David Henry - 22nd. September 1920 aged 32 - Married - Arrived Ellis Island enroute from Liverpool aboard the "Carmania"
He did not give any contact info in the US
McBride, Christina - 8th. April 1921 aged 32 - Married - Arrived Ellis Island enroute from Liverpool aboard the "Cedric"
Born Workington UK - Last place of residence Newtownards
McBride, Mary - 8th. April 1921 aged 9 - Born Newtownards
McBride, Christina - 8th. April 1921 aged 9 - Born Newtownards
McBride, Catherine - 8th. April 1921 aged 5 - Born Newtownards
McBride, Annabella - 8th. April 1921 aged 3 - Born Newtownards
McBride, David Gerald - 8th. April 1921 aged 1 year - Born Newtownards

Moore, Andrew Leslie - 28th. February 1921 aged 24 - {b.c1897} Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard thwe ship "Carmania" from Liverpool

McBride, Thomas - 8th. April 1921 aged 31 - Married - Arrived Ellis Island enroute from Liverpool aboard the "Cedric"
Born Portaferry - Last place of residence Newtownards

McClure, Margaret - 8th. August 1921 aged 89 - {b.c1832} - Of Ballyskeagh -  @ Pittsburg, USA - Wife to John McQuiston o Ballyskeagh

Moore, Rachel - 14th. August 1921 - (Wife of James Moore different Clan Moore) - Died Thornburg, Keokuk IA. USA - See Marrieges 1866 P
Moore, Jane M. - 6th. April 1938 - In the USA - (Daughter of Rachel and James Moore above) - Family Picture P
Moore, John C. - 11th. December 1949 - In the USA - (Son of Rachel and James Moore above) - Family Picture P
Moore, James H. - 17th. December 1951 - In the USA - (Son of Rachel and James Moore above) - Family Picture P
Moore, George Cook - 12th. March 1960 - In the USA - (Son of Rachel and James Moore above) - Family Picture P
Moore, Catherine - 31st. July 1874 - In the USA - (Daughter of Rachel and James Moore above) - Family Picture P

Francis, James - 16th. November 1921 aged 78 years - {b.c1843} - Movilla Cememery - Formerly Private James Francis of A Company 69th. New York Infintary.
James was born in Ballydrain, Greyabbey Co. Down March 3rd. 1843 just before the Great Famine. Like O'Kane James went to America to better himself as so many did. He enlisted in Co. A of the 69th New York Infantry command by Colonel Patrick Kelly. The brigade consisted of the 63rd, 69th, 88th New York, 28th Mass. and 116th Penn. Artillery support by the 7th New York Heavy Artillery.
James fought at the Battles of Cold Harbour and the seige of Petersburg. The Company muster roll shows that James was present for duty with the regiment throughout the war.
After the war he returned to the town of Newtownards Co. Down died there on Nov.16th 1921.

Weir, Andrew - 20th. November 1921 aged 27 - Son of   John Weir and Elizabeth Morrison
Died at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Argall, Philip Henry - 18th. March 1922 - Died  In Denver, Colorado USA - (Father Philip Argall) - (Mother Sarah McCullam)

Stevenson, Robert - 12th. May 1922 aged 31 - {b.c1892} - Arrived at Ellis Island, new York aboard the "Carmania" enroute to mee his brother-in-law S.Adair at Medway, Pennsylvania - His father Charles still lived at 53 Church Street Newtownards

McCullough, James - 29th. May 1922 a single man aged 20 - Arrived Ellis Island New York USA aboard the ship "Celtic" enroute to meet his brother William McCullough of Brookline, Mass. - Their father was David McCullough of Tullynagardy

McBride, Susan - 16th. July 1922 aged 26 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Baltic" with her children Sarah McBride aged 6, Matilda McBride aged 6, Annie McBride aged 4 and Evlyn McBride aged 11 months enroute to mee her husband Thomas McBride also from Newtownards but now living at 190 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey - Her Mother Matilda Corry was still living at 32 Ann Street

Blakley, James - 7th. August 1922 - Now living at Illinois Street, Providence, Rhode Island USA - Met his cousin Patrick Killen of Killyleagh at Ellis Island New York

McKay, Ellen - 13th. August 1922 aged 61 - {b.c1861} - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Adriatic" enroute to meet her daughter Margaret McKay now living at 811 East Ontario Street, Philadelphia - She was accompanied by her daughter Isobel aged 21 - Her other daughter Mrs. Ellen Whalley was living in 56 Dromore St. Cregagh, Belfast

Lavery, Davis - 28th. August 1922 aged 26 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Baltic" enroute to meet his sister Mrs. W.B.Franklyn previously of Newtownards now living at 71 Franklyn Street, New York - His father D.Lavery was still living on Victoria Avenue

Seeds, Thomas - 22nd. September 1922 aged 22 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Scythia" enroute to meet his brother G.Seeds originally from Newtownards but now living at 3404 South Wood Street, Chicago - Thier mother was Mrs. E.Kerr of "Springvale" Ballywalter

Miskelly, Jennie B. - 30th. November 1922 ahed 16 - @ Evanstown, Cook Co. Illinois. USA - Daughter of Samuel Miskelly and Isabella Mc..........}

McGimpsey, John Gilbert - 1923 aged 24 - A joiner of 25 East Street - {Father Robert McGimpsey} - Arrived in USA to live with brother Robert in Main St. Spring City. PA.
McGimpsey, Sydney - 1923 aged 18 - A student of 25 East Street - {Father Robert McGimpsey} - Arrived as above

Clarke, James - 30th. March 1923 - Became a US Citizen - Pennsylvania -  b. 3rd. December 1836 Newtownards

Jamison, John - 1st. August 1923 aged 20 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "Columbia" enroute to meet his uncle Robert Metcalf also of Newtownards but now living at 129 Devon Street, Kearney, N.J. - His father Samuel Jamison was still living at 50 Church Street

Millar, Mary - 24th. September 1923 aged 39 - Arrived at Ellis Island, new York aboard the "Franconia" with her children Thomas D. aged 9, Georgina aged 7, William James aged 6 and Lawrence L. aged 2 - Enroute to meet her husband George Millar originally of Newtownards but now living at 564 East 158th. Street, New York - The children were all registered as having been born in New York so must have been on a visit. - Their Grandmother Letitia Byers still lived in Newtownards at 65 M.............. Street.

Lineage Ref. 0001
Beattie, George - October 1923 aged 43 years - {b.c1880} - Arrived at Winnipeg, Manitoba from Newtownards
Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954

Beattie, Mary - October 1923 aged 35 years and 3 months - Arrived at Winnipeg, Manitoba from Newtownards
Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954

Beattie, George E. - October 1923 aged 15 years and 10 months - {b.c1908 @ Newtownards} - Arrived at Winnipeg, Manitoba from Newtownards
Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954

Lineage Ref. 0001
1930 US Census
Brooklyn, Kings, New York

Looks like Great Uncle George was one of those who took the cheap crossing to Canada then walked across the border to the USA

McBride, Richard - 2nd. October 1923 aged 27 - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the "Celtic" enroute to meet a friend Robert J. Brownlee at 502 North 18th. Street, Philadelphia - His father Richard McBride Snr. still lived in Newtownards

Menagh, Hugh - 5th. October 1923 aged 32 - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the "California" enroute to meet his friend John Caldwell originally of Newtownards but now living at R.F.D.S. Genesis, New York - Hugh had been living with his wife Helen at 48 Canal Street, Saltcoats, Scotland.

Houston, William John - 26th. November 1923 aged 21 arrived at Ellis Island in the USA aboard the "Majestic" - His nearest relative given was his father Thomas Houston of 75 William Street and he was met by his Uncle Hugh Ledgerwood of Newtownards now of 501 North 5th. Street Kansas City

Ledgerwood, Esther - 26th. November 1923 aged 8 - Arrived in the USA on board the ship "Majestic" with her Grandmother Mrs. Wilson of 46 William Street to meet Mr. Hugh Ledgerwood of 501 North 5th. Street Kansas City.

Ledgerwood, Hannah - 26th. November 1923 aged 31 - Arrived in the USA on board the ship "Majestic" with her Mother Mrs. Wilson of 46 William Street to meet Mr. Hugh Ledgerwood of 501 North 5th. Street Kansas City.

Ledgerwood, Nathaniel - 26th. November 1923 aged 31 - Arrived in the USA on board the ship "Majestic" with his father Nathaniel Ledgerwood of 73 Greenwell Street to meet his brother Mr. Hugh Ledgerwood of 501 North 5th. Street Kansas City.

Ledgerwood, Robert - 26th. November 1923 aged 4 - Arrived in the USA on board the ship "Majestic" with his his Grandmother Mrs. Wilson of 46 William Street to meet his father Mr. Hugh Ledgerwood of 501 North 5th. Street Kansas City.

Dooley, Thomas J. - 13th. December 1923 - Son of above Thomas J.Dooley - Died at Detroit USA and buried at Ellwood Cemetary - See also Anderson

Orr, Hugh - 23rd. August 1924 aged 43y 3m - {b.c1881} - Arrived at Quebec, Scotland aboard the ship "Cassandra" out of Glasgow - He described his ethenticity as "Scotch"

Moore, Agnes - 26th. August 1924 - @ Pennsylvania USA - Wife to Robert McClune

Shaw, Letitia - 14th. October 1924 aged 56 - {b.c1868} - A married woman - Arrived in New York aboard the ship "Scythia"

Francis, Ann Jane - 6th. July 1925 - Crossed from the USA into Canada - She was born N'Ards 18th. November 189? - Accompanied by her sister-in-law Maurie Lauk - Departure contact sister Mrs. Maggie Boal - Arrival contact brother Samuel Rankin

Orr, David - 10th. May 1926 aged 60 - {b.c1866} - Arrived at Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Montclare" out of Belfast

Todd, William - 23rd. October 1926 aged 22 - A labourer - Single - Arrived at Ellis Island New York aboard the ship "Cameronia"

McKeag, George Alexander - 13th. November 1926 aged 18 - {b.c1908} - A farmer - Single - Arrived at Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Adriatic"
He was born Newtownards but lived in Millisle

McCaulay, Elizabeth - 18th. November 1926 aged 58 - {b.c1868} - A practical nurse - Arrived in New York aboard the ship "SS Transylvania" enroute to Ridgefield New Jersey

Francis, William John - 18th. January 1927 aged 76 - {b.c1851} - {Father John Francis} - {Mother Anne Jane Murdock} - Husband to Mary Belle Coleman - Died Long Beach, California USA

Dalzell, Samuel John - 25th. January 1929 aged 58 - @ Chicago, Cook Co. Illinois USA - A mechanic and machinist - Son of Robert Dalzell and Agnes Gaw - Husband to Margarette

Paisley, Jane Dawson - 9th. May 1929 - (Father James Paisley) - Married Percy Reginald Bartlett @ Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Moore, Ella - 24th. May 1929 aged 24 years 9 months - {b.c1905} - Arrived at Buffalo, Niagra Falls, New York to meet a friend David Toomath - Her father William J. Moore was still living in Newtownards

Ross, Eleanor a widow nee Hatch - 25th. July 1929 aged 83 - {Father John Hatch} - {Mother Isabel McFadden}
At Oak Park Village, Cook County, Illinois USA - Buried at Proviso, Cook, Illinois

Stevenson, Margaret H. - 5th. December 1929 aged 76y 10m 14d - Single - Daughter of Michael Stevenson and Margaret Blackstock - Died 1258 East 58th. Street, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Robinson, Margaret - 20th. September 1930 aged 52 - Crossed from the USA into Canada - Departure contact son Cecil Robinson - Arrival contact son William Robinson

Morrison, William a painter born Newtownards - 14th. October 1930 aged 52 - @ Evanstown, Cook Co. Illinois. USA

Edgar, Margaret - 3rd. February 1931 aged 75 - {Father John Edgar of Loughriescourse} - {Mother Katherine McGimpsey} - {Wife to Robert Francis} - Died Fullerton, Orange Co. California USA

Bailie, Anne Colville - 17th. April 1931 - {Father John Bailie} - Married James Cooper @ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Henry, William Sheppard - 22nd. December 1931 aged 26 - Crossed from the USA into Canada to join his friend Gordon Lockhart

Hastie, Alexander - 23th. May 1932 aged 78 - Son of James Hastie and  Elizabeth Marshall
Died at Carleton Place, lanark, Ontario, Canada

Moorehead, Samuel - 1st. February 1934 aged 95 - @ Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada - Husband to Emma McCready

Francis, David - 22nd. January 1936 aged 69 - {b.c1867} - {Father John Francis} - {Mother Anne Jane Murdock} - At Spring Valley, Nevada USA

Ditty, James - 1st. April 1936 aged 81 - {b*1855} - Son of William Ditty and Elizabeth Beck and husband to Luella ...... A retired Dinstory Man of Chicago, Cook Co. Illinois USA

Sloan, William Robert - 14th. November 1938 aged 36 - Victoria, Vancouver Canada - Gave his last place of residence as Manchuria - Had sailed from Manilla in the Phillipines
Manifest of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific Ports, 1929-1949

Sloan, William Robert - 19th. November 1938 aged 36 - Arrived Niagra Falls, New York USA with his wife Elizabeth Eleanor Sylvia Sloan and son Douglas Sloan - He was met by his father Rev. W.R.Sloan and gave his nationality as Scotch
Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954

McLain, Samuel - 26th. June 1939 aged 66 - (Father Samuel McLain Jnr.) - {Mother Mary Jackson} - @ Iowa, USA

Campbell, Mary - 1st. October 1939 aged 86y 7m 26d - Born Newtownards - A widow of 1251 East 58th. Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio USA - Wife to James Campbell - Died of cardiac failure due to coronary sclerosis

Nelson, Jennie nee Gaynor - 9th. November 1939 aged 59 - @ Chicago, Cook Co. Illinois. USA - Daughter of John Gaynor and Mary Duffy and wife to Frank Nelson

Martin, Letitia Jane - 20th. June 1940 aged 80 - @ Chicago, Cook Co.  Illinois, USA - Daughter of William Martin and Mary Cosbey - Wife to Alexander Nixon

1940 Census - 9433 Orrington Ave. Ward 7 Evanston, Cook Co. Illinois USA

Family were at same place in 1930

McCutcheon, James- 27th. November 1941 aged 81 - A stock recorder of Oak Park, Cook Co. Illinois USA. - Son of Charles McCutcheon a shopkeeper and Margaret Wallace - Husband to Mary

Mehaffey, David - 22nd. April 1942 aged 76 - An architect of Grays Lake, Lake Co. Illinois USA - Son of John Mahaffey and Sarah Greer - Husband to Ila B. .......

Cahoon, Mary - 1st. March 1943 aged 35 - {b.c1908} - Arrived Buffalo New York - {Father James Cahoon}

Milligan, Elizabeth Ann nee Wilson - 26th. June 1943 aged 57y 5m 6d - {Father William Wilson} - {Mother Elizabeth Coats} - {Wife to Ernest Milligan}
Died of peritinitis @ Hogan General Hospital, Portsmouth, Ohio, USA

McBride, Catherine - 16th. July 1943 - Kelso, Jane of 56 James Street Newtownards county Down spinster died 17 April 1943 Administration Belfast 16 July to Catherine McBride widow. Effects £483-0s-7d.

Logan, Corporal James H. - 11th. March 1944 - An american soldier whose father was the late Robert S.Logan of 79 Greenwell Street, the first bread server with the CoOp. Corporal Logan stayed with his Uncle Mr.Logan of 18 Robert Street

Orr, Kathleen Florence of Evanston, Cook, illinois USA  - 5th. June 1944 aged 29 - {Father Hugh Orr of Newtownards} - {Mother Eleonor Thompson also of Newtownards}

Hamilton, John Kennedy - 8th. July 1944 aged 88y 6m 20d - Died at home 1265 Chase Avenue, Lakewood, Cuyahoga. Ohio USA - A cabinet maker - Husband to Charlotte - Lived there for 55 years

McGimpsey, James Andrew - 5th. June 1947 - Ohio USA - Husband to Margaret Jane McCulloch and son of Anna Brown

McGimpsey, Margaret Jane nee McCullough - Died 1947 aged 82 - In Ohio USA - {Father Hugh McCullough a weaver} - {Mother Eliza Jane McKitterick} - {Wife to James A. McGimpsey}

Perry, Agnes Martin - 21st. March 1948 aged 83 - {Father John Martin} - {Mother Eliza Cairns} - {Widow of Martin Perry} - Died @ Salt Lake City, Utah USA

McClean, Mary Elizabeth - 8th. July 1948 aged 63 - {b.c1885} - Daughter of Samuel McLain and Mary Bitcon - Wife to Amos Henry Gilbert of Iowa, USA

Harris, Mary - 22nd. May 1950 aged 62 - Crossed from the USA into Canada to join his daughter Ellen Gedney

McGivern, Hugh John - 28th. June 1950 aged 67 - Son of Hugh John McGivern and Jane Scott - Husband to Mary Ann Cammoch Eadie
Died at New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Blair, Sarah nee MacDonald - 24th. September 1951 aged 90 - Daughter of Alexander MacDonald and Janet Malcolm and wife to Hugh Blair
Died at McLeese Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Morrow, Edward Alexander - 2nd. November 1951 aged 79 - {b.c1872} - (Father John Warden Morrow) - (Mother Jane White) @ Norcross, Minnesota USA

May, William John Beatty - 23rd. July 1960 - Son of James May and Sarah Ferguson - Husband to Violet Evelyn Brankin
Died at Penticton, British Columbia, Canada - William John Beatty May

Willis, Henry - 1st. October 1964 aged 70 - Son of William Henry Willis and Hessie Napier - Husband to Emily Jean Jelly
Died at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Henry Willis

Weir, Agnes nee Montgomery - 23rd. April 1965 - Daughter of Thomas Montgomery and Juliana Rowley - Wife to James Weir
Died @ Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Scott, Robert - 19th. February 1968 aged 85 - {b14th.Jan.1883} - Son of Alexander Moore Scott and Elizabeth Dobbin Ritchie - @ Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Robert had moved to Belfast with the family where he married Alice Pollard before they both emigrated to the USA

Auld, Gertrude nee Waddell - 11th. March 1869 aged 79 - Daughter of  Alexander Waddell and Mary Jane Hogsett - Wife to William Andrew Leckie Auld
Died at Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

McGowan, William James McKelvey - 20th. September 1969 aged 84 - Son of John McGowan and Mary Frame - Husband to Blanche of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Bennett, Robert - 9th. January 1970 aged 76 - Son of Robert Winfield Bennett and Elizabeth Rea - Husband to Frances May Harris
Died @ West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Campbell, John - 7th. December 1971 aged 97 - @ Wiinpeg, Manitoba, Canada - Son of James Campbell and Sarah Morrison and husband to Agnes Aiken

Murphy, James - August 1972 aged 85 - @ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA - Son of Joseph Murphy and Margaret J................ - Husband to Elizabeth "Bess" Christie

Dorman, John - 20th. May 1975 aged 85 - Husband to Edith Victoria Fairbairn - Died @ Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

McGee, Frances Clarke nee Dunlop - 20th. May 1980 aged 59 - Daughter of Archibald Dunlop - Wife to John McGee
Died at Gibson, British Columbia, Canada - Frances Clarke Mcgee

Boal, Isaac - 24th. May 1982 aged 67 - Son of Isaac Boal and Jane Russell - Husband to Nora Melinda Grayer
Died at Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Campbell, David Lindsey - 22nd. December 1983 aged 70 - Son ofRobert Campbell and Anna Brown - Husband to Lewella Pringle
Died at Terrace, British Columbia Canada

Gordon, Cecil - 11th. December 1985 aged 76 - Son of John Watson Gordon and Isabella ........ @ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Aiken, John - 6th. May 1986 aged 78 - Son of John Aiken and Mary Carleton - Husband to Christina Edith Jones
Died at Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

Burrows, Maureen alias Mrs. Mayor - 21st. December 2004 aged 78 - {b.c1926} - @ Winnipeg Canada

Clarke, Margaretta Mary Veronica alias Mrs. Enston - 6th. July 2007 aged 64 - {b.c1943} - @ Victoria BC Canada