Looking for relatives of William Colson/Colston/Coleston (a carpenter) and Anne Harris who left Street/Streete for the USA in 1851 with five children: Joseph, Margaret. Catherine, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, and infant William. and an adult relative: Catherine Colston. They sailed from Liverpool to Philadelphia eventually settling in Brooklyn, NY. Young William went on to become an Alderman in Brooklyn, and Commissioner of Railroads in 1892-94. They belonged to the Church of Ireland. Would love to determine where they lived and know more about their lives and their voyage. Thank You!
revbarbara
Thursday 24th Sep 2015, 01:01AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Barbara
I have passed this to our Streete volunteer who will be in touch shortly
Best wishes
Clare Doyle
Genealogy Support
Clare Doyle
Friday 25th Sep 2015, 03:22PM -
Hi Barbara,
Kevin here from Streete parish, i'm familiar with that name Colson/Colston/Coleston, but I will make every effort to see what I can find out, it may take me some days buy I will come back to you soon as
kind regards
Kev
Streete Westmeath
Monday 28th Sep 2015, 09:43PM -
Thank you, Kevin. They left in 1851 and settled in Brooklyn, NY, so who knows if anyone is still left there. Someday, I would love to visit and see where they lived. Shannon, Ireland was the first place in Europe I ever visited so many years ago. We never knew much about our Irish heritage. Finally, after many years of searching, IrelandXO helped us find some birth and marriage records within a few days. We are so thankful to Roger and Clare and to you for reaching out. We have been reading everything we can about this area and the journey during the Famine. What courageous and strong people! Blessings to you,
Barbara
revbarbara
Thursday 1st Oct 2015, 10:42PM -
Matthew Colston listed on the Tithe Applotments at Barn Edgeworthstown Co Longford farming 10 acres in 1825.
This is not far from Streete in distance, maybe 5 or 6 miles
johncfarrell, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Saturday 10th Dec 2016, 01:11AM