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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 11:44:54 -0400
From: "Wilma C. Hillman" <hillman(a)one.net>
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To: Carrol-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: John Joseph Carroll
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Your message had some interesting similarities to my family. Let me
explain:
Thomas and Ann Meara Carroll immigrated to New York City in 1855. Prior
to leaving Ireland they had a son named Michael baptized 29 Sep 1850 in
Lorra Parish, Tipperary County. Clearly this Michael is too young to be
the Michael you described . However, Thomas and Ann had a John J. J.
born 5 Dec 1857 in New York City. Michael never appeared with them on
any of the census records.
I have a letter from a mortician from New York written to my great aunt
describing the death of her brother, William H., and informing her also
that he had left a small legacy to her. The remainder to go to the
Sisters of Charity. In this same letter he mentioned a brother Tom who
had "gone west" and had never been heard from again.
How certain are you of your current research? I'm sure there could be
more than one Tom Carroll who left NY and was never heard from again -
even with a brother named John J. It is an interesting similarity in
facts.
John J. had been a first generation New York policeman and died after a
lingering illness.
My records on this family are quite complete. I would be happy to share
my information if you see any link.
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