John Jones McKeesport PA

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Permalink Reply by Kate Steere on August 12, 2009 at 11:31am

Good afternoon, Monica-
I think I see 'Erliss'? Jones listed as his closest relative? Does that make sense?

Permalink Reply by Monica Condon on August 12, 2009 at 12:01pm

Its Ellen Jones his wife, she & he 4 sons remained in Ireland, until I found his entry in to Boston in 1911 giving her as next of kin 4 years ago and now this record only yesterday we always thought that he abandoned them, thats the story she told her sons, but the address on the draft card is the home she moved to years after he left proving that they were in contact.
Monica

Permalink Reply by Kate Steere on August 12, 2009 at 12:03pm

Great! Congratualtions! On my FIL's side, all we have to go by is stories, my FIL got one story, his brother got another story, and it turns out to be a combination of the two, plus a lot of storytelling. :)

Permalink Reply by Margaret Bonar on August 12, 2009 at 12:19pm

Hi Monica,
Have you already worked through the Irish Connection. I live in Ireland and if you need help let me know.
Margaret

Permalink Reply by Monica Condon on August 12, 2009 at 12:44pm

Thank Margaret,

The family still live in Cork, its the US where the mystery lies.

Monica

Permalink Reply by Monica Condon on August 12, 2009 at 2:57pm

Thanks Gj
Would that company be based in McKeesport PA,
monica

Permalink Reply by Monica Condon on August 12, 2009 at 6:01pm

Hi GJ

You are a treasure, my mother has been here with me tonight, reading over all the information you have posted, I can't thank you enough for your help, will start chasing down all these leads, I can feel John Jones getting closer, when I find him, not if anymore (I hope) my mam & me will be over to visit his grave.
Thank you again GJ

Monica