Michael Conway

Found this, do you happen to know the names of the brothers, I could try to see if I can find any articles to see "what kind of trouble they were always in."  Are you sure it wasn't the son you heard that about. Philadelphia Public LedgerJan 14, 1915, page 3.Michael Conway, who died at 1542 Ridge avenue, January 4, left an estate of $5000 in personal property to his widow and at her death to be divided among five daughters and three sons.  The testator wrote:  "I have made no provision in the will for my son Edward because of his continued disobedience and the constant worriment which he caused during my lifetime."http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045211/1915-01-14/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1883&index=3&rows=20&words=Conway+Michael&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=Pennsylvania&date2=1922&proxtext=michael+conway&y=12&x=21&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1  His obit:Philadelphia Evening Public LedgerJan 7, 1915, page 14DEATHS:CONWAY:  On January 4, 1915, Michael Conway husband of Elizabeth Conway (nee McGrath).  Funeral on Saturday, at 8:30 a.m. from southeast corner of 16th and Ridge ave.  Solemn Requiem Mass at Church of Desu, at 10 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045211/1915-01-07/ed-1/seq-14/#date1=1883&sort=relevance&rows=20&words=Conway+CONWAY+MICHAEL&searchType=basic&sequence=0&index=3&state=Pennsylvania&date2=1916&proxtext=michael%2Bconway&y=11&x=16&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=4 Death CertificateCause of Death:  Urearnia Interstilent neflicitisCongestion of lungswas sick for about 8 monthshttps://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11083-115775-12?cc=1320976&wc=MMRX-KJ9:1893906855 below:  looks like they were married in about 1886, but how can that be, if he came 1889 and she came 1903.Did the first wife Cassie die in Ireland?This census has a cassie child, but married to Elizabeth, would they name their child after his deceased wife?Michael Conway, "United States Census, 1910"  Name:Michael Conway Event Place:Ridge Ave.,Philadelphia Ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gender:Male Marital Status:Married 14 yrsRace:White Relationship to Head of Household:Self Immigration Year:1889 Birthplace:Ireland Father's Birthplace:Ireland Mother's Birthplace:Ireland Household ID:97 Page:8   Wholesale liquors, came to US 1889, married 14 years, 6 children.   HouseholdGenderAgeBirthplaceSELF Michael Conway M48yIreland WIFE Elizabeth Conway came to US 1889, naturalizedF32yIreland SON Hugh Conway came to US 1903M21yPennsylvania SON Edward Conway M19yPennsylvania DAU Elizabeth Conway F13yPennsylvania SON Michael Conway M10yPennsylvania DAU Cassie Conway F6yPennsylvania SON Vincent Conway M5yPennsylvania     

Hi. Yes, Michael had 2 sons, Edward and Hugh, from his first marriage to the 1st Elizabeth. Her burial records list her as Elizabeth. She died in 1892 so she could not have emigrated in 1903. He then married the 2nd Elizabeth(McGrath) in 1895. They had 2 sons, Vincent and Michael. They also had daughters, Alice, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Josephine. I am not aware of a 5th daughter, unless there is one that died. The first wife is buried in Philadelphia as is the second wife.
I still have no idea what Sluggagh Park is. I am wondering if it is not misspelled since my great grandmother spoke little English.
My dad always said that Michael had 2 brothers that were always in trouble. In fact, when Michael died, they robbed my great grandmother of her money and jewelry.
I did have a copy of his death certificate, but I did not know of the $5000 he left to the family.I appreciate any help you can give!
Marianne

I think the 5th daughter is the Kate or Cassie, that is listed in the census.

I searched Sluggagh Park like crazy and the only thing that came up was this.  Sluggagh Rock  sounds like it's in a bay area or a small island or something off the coast of county Mayo in "Broadhaven Bay"?

www.dcenr.gov.ie/NR/rdonlyres/.../0/ErrisInshoreFishermansAss.pdf‎  Enterprise Energy Ireland ( EEI ) for over seven years now lt is obvious to us, at this .... E 5"' Direction Between Sluggagh Rock and Rinroe Point ! 6th Direotilon ... Broadhaven Bay Survey carried out by Pardriac Sheeronwhen the dye was put in the sea, the other boat used, dropped a drogue with a danbouy in the middle of the dye.  This was carried out in order that the danbouy could be viewed from a distance.  My boat being anchored, I could only see what direction the danbouy went.  Details of the directional shift of the dye as follows:1 direction towards Kid Island2 between kid island and benww head (kilgalliagan cliffs)3 between kilgalliagan cliffs and sluggagh Rock4 towards sluggagh rock5 between sluggagh rock and rinroe point6 between rinroe point and brandy pointhttp://www.dcenr.gov.ie/NR/rdonlyres/7E06B9B0-64F2-4D8B-A158-C0E4241B5B5F/0/ErrisInshoreFishermansAss.pdf go to this link below to see where it's located

Broadhaven Bay (Irish: Cuan an Inbhir) is a natural bay of the Atlantic Ocean situated on the northwestern coast of County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. The opening of the bay faces northward, stretching 8.6 km between Erris Head in the west and Kid Island/Oile?n Mionn?n in the east.

It borders the parishes of Kilcommon, Kiltane and Kilmore Erris in the Barony of Erris. Landscape largely consists of Atlantic blanket bog interspersed with some areas of machair and white sandy beaches. Population is relatively low, mainly concentrated around inlets along the coastline.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadhaven_Bay

If it was County Mayo, I also found this, but that doesn't mean that it was him:

Michl Conway, "Ireland, Prison Registers, 1790-1924"Name:Michl ConwayAlso Known As Name: Role of Individual:PrisonerEvent Type:PrisonEvent Date:1886Event Place:Castlebar, Mayo, IrelandResidence Place:RaitheAge:24Birthplace:AhamoreBirth Year (Estimated):1862Prison:CastlebarOffense:AssaultVictim's Name: Victim's Address: Where Convicted: Item Number:3Book Number:1/4/2County:MayoGS Film number:2356487Digital Folder Number:004492620Image Number:00332https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KMSM-BR2

also found these:

hugh conwaybirth jan 11, 188 philadelphiamichael and eliz conwayhttps://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VBYJ-T1V catharine M conway birthaug 1, 1902philadelphiamichael & elizabeth conwayhttps://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VB1J-CP4# michael conwaybirth dec 6, 1899 philadelphiamichael and elizab conwayhttps://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VBTL-C25 lizzie conwaybirth dec 26, 1882 philadelphiamichael and lizzie conwayhttps://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V1MW-N6B

1900 United States Federal Census
about Michael ConwayName:Michael ConwayAge:35Birth Date:Apr 1865Birthplace:IrelandHome in 1900:Philadelphia Ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
[Philadelphia] Race:WhiteGender:MaleRelation to Head of House:HeadMarital Status:MarriedSpouse's Name:Eliza ConwayFather's Birthplace:IrelandMother's Birthplace:Ireland Michael Conway 35 Eliza Conway 30 Hugh Conway 11 Edwd Conway  9 Lizzie Conway  4 Kate Conway  2

You should try to get a copy of the will to see what children are listed. Also on the 1910 census it says he was naturalized, so maybe try to get a copy of that and see if it lists where he came from exactly.

This could possibly? be him:

Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1945
about Michal Conway Name:Michal ConwayArrival Date:9 Feb 1888Age:23 YearsEstimated Birth Year:abt 1865Gender:MalePort of Departure:Liverpool, EnglandShip Name:British PrincePort of Arrival:Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLast Residence:IrelandBirthplace:IrelandMicrofilm Roll Number:T840_10

and another one:

Michal Conway, "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Passenger List Index Cards, 1883-1948"Name:Michal ConwayEvent Type:ImmigrationEvent Date:1888Event Place:Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesGender:MaleAge:25Birthplace:IrelandShip Name:British PrinceBirth Year (Estimated):1863Affiliate Publication Title:Index (Soundex) Cards, Ship Arrivals at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jan. 1, 1883-June28, 1948Affiliate Publication Number:T526Affiliate Film Number:8aGS Film number:1380264Digital Folder Number:004759387Image Number:05628

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Thanks again for the info. The Cassie/Kate you mentioned are actually nicknames for Catherine according to my dad. Catherine is my dad's mom. Michael, according to the obituary, was from Derry, not Mayo. I have never heard of stories about him being in prison, so I am not sure that is him. I wish I could find out what the last name is of the first wife, Eliza/Elizabeth. Interesting that both his wives were named Elizabeth, and they had a daughter by that name. I believe that Hugh was born in Ireland. I think I read that somewhere, so I need to try to verify that. I keep trying to find Michael's birth record which may say where he is from. I will be going to the National Archives in DC next week, so maybe I can get more info there. Thanks again

I got a copy of Michael's will today. Very exciting! I found the name of the fifth daughter...Margaret. I think she must have passed away because she was not on the 1910 or 1930 census. The executors of his will were Patrick and Peter Conway, which could possibly be his brothers. Michael raced sulkies which are carts pulled by a pacing horse, along with the jockey. I would love to know where he raced and if he ever won. I would also love to see photos of him. Any ideas where to look?

Is it possible that "Sluggagh Park" is spelled wrong? My great grandmother Elizabeth Conway was not educated and could not read and write very well so it is possible someone else wrote the obituary for her. The writer could have written it like it sounded. Since I do not know how it sounds with the Irish dialect or in Gaelic, it could be I am looking in the wrong place for this. Any suggestions? I do know he was from Derry. thanks

Is it possible that "Sluggagh Park" is spelled wrong? My great grandmother Elizabeth Conway was not educated and could not read and write very well so it is possible someone else wrote the obituary for her. The writer could have written it like it sounded. Since I do not know how it sounds with the Irish dialect or in Gaelic, it could be I am looking in the wrong place for this. Any suggestions? I do know he was from Derry. thanks

Is it possible that "Sluggagh Park" is spelled wrong? My great grandmother Elizabeth Conway was not educated and could not read and write very well so it is possible someone else wrote the obituary for her. The writer could have written it like it sounded. Since I do not know how it sounds with the Irish dialect or in Gaelic, it could be I am looking in the wrong place for this. Any suggestions? I do know he was from Derry. thanks

I think I know where the horsetrack/racing was.  I helped anther person do reseach and I will put the following that I found about that place:

The Evening Telegraph, April 23, 1870, page 3.A spirited trot took place yesterday afternoon at Suffolk Park, between the brown gelding Slippery and the sorrel mare Nellie.  The two were matched for a purse of $500, mile heats; best three in five to wagons.  Nellie was driven by William H. Doble, and Slippery by John Lovett.http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83025925/1870-04-23/ed-1/seq-3/;words=John+Lovett?date1=1836&rows=20&searchType=basic&state=Pennsylvania&date2=1898&proxtext=john+lovette&y=10&x=20&dateFilterType=yearRange&index=8 The Evening Telegraph, June 12, 1867, image 1The Turf.  Great trotting on the fashion course-bruno and brunette beat the best time on record in double harness.  (article) then....They were handled by Mr. John Lovett, and driven most skillfully throughout the race.  http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83025925/1867-06-12/ed-1/seq-1/;words=John+Lovett?date1=1836&rows=20&searchType=basic&state=Pennsylvania&date2=1898&proxtext=john+lovette&y=10&x=20&dateFilterType=yearRange&index=11 The Evening Telegraph, Nov 5, 1866, page 3.Point Breeze Park, The following exhibition Programme will be offered to the public for the benefit of Mr. S.D. Sager, Lessee,  On Monday Next,John Lovett entere b.h.Trenton ne S. A. Douglass.http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83025925/1866-11-05/ed-1/seq-3/;words=John+Lovett?date1=1836&rows=20&searchType=basic&state=Pennsylvania&date2=1898&proxtext=john+lovett&y=13&x=14&dateFilterType=yearRange&index=7 The Evening Telegraph, Sept 6, 1869, page 3.RACES:  $10,000 PremiumThe Philadelphia Trotting Association Fall Meeting at Point Breeze Park. Sept 7, 8, and 9, 1869.Closed with the following entries:John Lovett enters b.s. H.W. Genet, nee Danvers Boy. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83025925/1869-09-06/ed-1/seq-3/;words=John+Lovett?date1=1836&rows=20&searchType=basic&state=Pennsylvania&date2=1898&proxtext=john+lovett&y=13&x=14&dateFilterType=yearRange&index=14  article about Point Breeze Horse racing and that's how Race St got its name.  http://books.google.com/books?id=Ipl7jd85UoUC&pg=PA124&lpg=PA124&dq=point+breeze+horse+racing&source=bl&ots=6BWiBKxV1l&sig=MsayN5VmPZpAlKvGHKHete945AA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=aT0_UfyKMaLi0QHUmYCYBw&ved=0CGIQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=point%20breeze%20horse%20racing&f=false  

Point Breeze Park was founded as a trotting track in 1855 and raced thoroughbreds for the first time in 1860. In 1876, the Grand Exposition Stakes was won by a colt named Vagrant who had secured a place in racing history by winning the second ever Kentucky Derby a little over a month before at Churchill Downs. The thoroughbred meetings faded from the track by the 1880s but it remained a significant track on the trotting circuit until the end of the century. By the early 1900s, the track no longer hosted horse racing but remained a popular venue for racing automobiles. The first race car fatality in the city happened there in 1906. Racing events can be found in local newspapers up until the 1920s but references to the track in contemporary sources are non-existent by the 1930s. http://colinsghost.org/2012/10/point-breeze-racetrack-and-thoroughbred-racing-in-philadelphia-1860.html

Is it possible that Sluggagh Park could actually be Slaghtverty? This brick wall I keep running into has me frustrated. Thank you

Is it possible that Sluggagh Park could actually be Slaghtverty? This brick wall I keep running into has me frustrated. Thank you

Is it possible that Sluggagh Park could actually be Slaghtverty? This brick wall I keep running into has me frustrated. Thank you

Is it possible that Sluggagh Park could actually be Slaghtverty? This brick wall I keep running into has me frustrated. Thank you

Is it possible that Sluggagh Park could actually be Slaghtverty? This brick wall I keep running into has me frustrated. Thank you

Marianne

I think Sluggagh Park is a reference to Park Village which has a townland called Sluggide nearby. Conway is a common name in the area.

Hope this helps