Genealogy Chat

Just thought I'd update you a bit on this one, I wrote to the man who has Louis Molloy on his Rootsweb tree, he was very interested to hear from me, as he had no idea of Louis ancestry, he had just sent for the social security details. He got that today, and has sent me a copy. Most definitely my Great Uncle! Thanks so much to you all, from me and my Dad, who just still can't believe what help can be given by total strangers. What a lovely bunch you all are. Suexx

I've just got of the phone to Dad, that was a bit difficult......He is shocked to think his Uncle chose to disappear, It was thought he might have signed up and died in the WW1, but the 1830 census dispells that one. It is one of those things, should I have left this alone???? or more to the point, should I have kept this newfound info to myself?? Having said that Dad is looking forward to seeing what documentation I eventually come up with. He is also in disbelief about what a wonderful bunch of helpful people you have been. Suex Just to confirm, Dad says he did leave England before he was born, Pre1919. and he did go to USA not Canada (don't know where I got that from!

You are all absolutely wonderful, I had been thinking of puting a thread on here asking for thoughts as how I could look for him, when last night I stumbled across the 1930 US Census entry, which I have to say got me exited! A problem in tracking him down has been his forename, It has always been pronounced Lewis, as was his father, So that's what I'd been looking up, but on several things his father is documented as Louis. Louis' father is Lewis? Born in England, and his Grandfather Robert, from England, His G grandfather was from Ireland! I haven't spoken to Dad yet, I don't know really how to tackle this, I think I'll have to start with general enquiries! Thank you all so much, It will take me an age to absorb all the info you have given me. but I am so excited! Suex

What a fascinating find. This is why I love geneology. Jim if you are on ancestry and right click your mouse it should give you the option to send an image to an E.mail address. Sue at the seaside could p.m. you hers.

This relates to the world tree entry and may or may not be a second wife. California Death Index, 1940-1997 Record about JOSEPHINE C MOLLOY Name: MOLLOY, JOSEPHINE C Social Security #: 478142753 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 10 Nov 1893 Birthplace: IOWA Death Date: 15 Oct 1978 Death Place: LOS ANGELES zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Social Security Death Index Record about Josephine Molloy Name: Josephine Molloy SSN: 478-14-2753 Last Residence: 90744 Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, United States of America Born: 8 Nov 1893 Last Benefit: 90745 Carson, Los Angeles, California, United States of America Died: Oct 1978 State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951 )

If you go to the Social Security Death Index site at: http://ssdi.rootsweb(.)com and enter Louis' information (he is listed on the site) you can then click on a link provided and send for a copy of the form that Louis filled out when he obtained his Social Security number.....there is information on the applications that would name his parents, place of birth, etc.... Judy

This is a puzzle - U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 You searched for Louis Molloy Refine your search All ResultsViewing 1-1 of 1 View Record Name Birth Date Birthplace Residence Race View Image View Record Louis James Molloy 1 Aug 1895 Dubuque, Iowa Lake White I have this strange feeling that the signatures for WW1 and WW2 are similar

Well spotted Rose It is on Rootsweb as well but the wife is different so maybe a false lead. PS There is an email address

There's this on Ancestry World Tree: ID: I7630 Name: Louis MOLLOY Sex: M Birth: 15 JAN 1893 in Unknown Death: APR 1972 in Ankeny, Polk Co, IA Social Security Number: 484-01-7681 issued in Iowa Note: Possible 1920 Census Madison, Lake County, South Dakota: Louis Molloy, head, age 27, immigrated to USA in 1914, naturalized in 1919, born in Ireland as were both his parents, occupation musician, violin. Hertha _____?, wife, age 19, born in South Dakota, father born in Scotland, mother born in Wisconsin. Possible 1930 Census Olewein, Fayette County, Iowa: Louis W. Molloy, head, age 37, age 27 when married, born in England as were both his parents, immigrated to the USA in 1911, occupation service salesman retail grocery. Hertha _____?, wife, age 29, age 19 when married, born in South Dakota, father born in Scotland, mother born in Wisconsin. Kathleen Molloy, daughter, age 6, born in Iowa. Marriage 1 Josephine Emma Agnes CARROLL b: 10 NOV 1893 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co, IA Married: AFT 1916 in Unknown Rose

Sue I am only sorry i am not clued up enough to send images, maybe a member with more knowledge could help. I have his WW1 draft card on screen his signature signed on 5/2/1917( is that english 2/5/1917?) a self employed musician born in London single You will notice that accuracy on the records is not 100% but when all information is compared i feel we have him. NOW At least one daughter. Are there descendants?

I know this is corney, but I've got tears in my eyes! Thanks so much. Suex (not a million miles away - in Poole) I think I'm going to have to update my Ancestry sub

Results - World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 You searched for Louis Malloy from 1893 - 1893 Refine your search All ResultsViewing 1-1 of 1 View Record Name Birth Date Race Birthplace Registration Place (City, County, State) View Image View Record Louis W Malloy Jan 15 1893 Caucasian London;England Not Stated, Lake, SD

Jim, That's why I found the DOB so exciting, I'll phone Dad tomorrow, ans see if he can lay his hands on the letters to confirm the dates, It could of course be that he can recall the memory implanted by his Mum, if you see what I mean, but on the other hand if he arrived in 1911, he would have been not much more than a child, well, he would have been 18, I suppose that's not too bad, but to have made his mark as a musician by that age is unlikely. He was from a relatively poor East london family, so have no idea how he managed to even get a violin! But given the circumstances, I can understand him needing to get away! I'll phone Dad! Thanks so much for your help. Suex

Having real trouble reading image but on 1920 he is a musician violin BINGO!!!!

1930 census living 437 south frederick ave occupation service salesman retail ? arrived US 1911 I see his birh reg in Islington is the right qtr.

I'm sure he left England after 1920, as Dad has a faint recollection of him, (Dad born 1919) so, the family in 1920 census could indicate it's the wrong family! but the names a bit different isn't it? Suex

The story about the man I'm looking for is that he left England in the early 1920's, he apparently went to Canada, there were a few letters from him, but they dried up. Then there was no more contact. My Nan,( his sister) and his parents enlisted the help of the Salvation Army to help find him, but had no luck. I'm told he was a musician, played Violin, and taught music, I'm sure as a kid I was told he was a composer as well. It was always a mystery as to what happened to him. If this is him it would be amazing. Unfortunately Nan died about 1990, and Dad is the only one of the family left.

Having troubles posting could be same couple 1920 View Record Louis Molloy Madison Ward 1, Lake, South Dakota abt 1893 Ireland White View Record Hertha Molloy Madison Ward 1, Lake, South Dakota abt 1901 South Dakota White

Sorry took so long to reply, Thanks Kath as well. Suex

Jim, Does that really say Louis was from England? And from the death index, does that really say his birthdate is 15.01.1893? This is so exciting if it does.....I don't suppose it says on the census what his occupation was? Suex