From the Newtownards Chronicle, 25 March 1911
PORTAVOGIE TRUE BLUES LOL No 552
The members of this lodge met last week to do honour to two of their members, Brs. W M'Master and Alex M'Vea, who left for Chicago, USA on St Patrick's Day. Br. Wm Clint was moved to the chair, and in the course of his remarks thanked the members for placing him in that position, and expressed regret at the departure of their brethren, but wished them every prosperity in the land of their adoption. The chairman also presented each with beautiful certificates. The secretary of the lodge, Br. David Kelly, also spoke. He said he could not let the occasion pass without saying a few words, and he knew he was only expressing the heartfelt wish of all the members of that lodge, when he wished their much respected brethren (Brs. A M'Vea and W M'Master) health, happiness and prosperity in the land they were going to, and hoped that before many years they would have made enough to enable them to settle down at home in Portavogie once more. He concluded by wishing them a safe passage over, and to say he hoped they would not forget the happy times spent in No 552 (applause). Brs. M'Vea and M'Master amicably replied.
During the evening gramophone selections were given by Br. Alex O'Prey. A dance was subsequently indulged in, the music being rendered by Br. Hugh O'Prey (violin). Br John Kelly, W.M. kindly acted as M.C. and rendered valuable assistance. The dancing continued until a late hour, after which the singing of 'Auld Lang Syne' brought an enjoyable evening to a close.
John Kelly W.M.– bap 13-Nov-1842 Cloughey Pres, m1864 Ellen Jane TENNANT, d1929
1911 Census - 32 Kirkistown, Ardkeen
Kelly David, 37, head, Pres, assistant caretaker [b1874]
Kelly Sarah Elizabeth, 30, wife, dressmaker, married 10 yrs [m1901], 6 child, 4 living [b1881]
Kelly Eleanor Mary, 8, daughter, scholar [b1903]
Kelly Robert James, 7, son, scholar [b1904]
Kelly Jeanie Elizabeth, 6, daughter, scholar [b1905]
Kelly Herbert John, 1, son [b1910]
1901 Census – 24 Kirkistown, Ardkeen
Kelly David, 26, head, Pres, labourer, born in America [b1875]
Kelly Sarah Elizabeth, 21, Pres, wife, dressmaker [b1880][nee KELLY]
New York Passenger Lists:
No. 17
Alexander McVea
Age: 23 [abt 1888]
Gender: Male
Married or Single: Single
Occupation: Car Driver
Country of Which Citizen or Subject: England
Ethnicity: Irish
Last Permanent Residence: Ireland, Kircubben
Name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country from whence alien came: Parents John McVea (Father), Portavogie, Kircubben, Co Down
Final Destination: Chicago, Illinois
Whether having a ticket to such final destination: No
By whom was passage paid?: Self $50
Wheter in possession of $50, and if less, how much?:
Whether ever before in the United States; and if so, when and where?: No
Whether going to join a relative or friend; and if so, what relative or friend, and his name and complete address: Brother in law Geo Akin, Jenning Ave. Palchague[?] Illinois
Ever in prison or care [etc]: No
Whether a Polygamist: No
Whether and Anarchist: No
Whether coming by reason of any offer...of labor: No
Condition of Health...
Deformed or Crippled: No
Height: 5 feet 9 1/2 inches
Color of hair and eyes: Brown, Brown
Marks of Identification: Right toe out of joint
Place of Birth: England, Stapleford (?)
Arrival Date: 26 Mar 1911
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Campania (Cunard)
UK Incoming Passengers:
Name of Passenger: Alex McVea
Profession: Lab
Age: 24 [abt 1888]
Gender: Male
Country of Last Permanent Residence: Canada
Country of Intended Future Residence: Ireland
Port of Embarkation: Montreal, Canada
Port at which Passengers have been landed: Liverpool, England
Arrival Date: 19 Oct 1912
Ship Name: Laurentic (White Star Shipping Line)
Ireland Civil Registration of Marriages:
Downpatrick
Alexander McVea,
Rachel Kennedy
Apr-May-Jun 1914
for more McVea's see link
http://www.worldfamilies.net/forum/index.php?topic=9428.0Ballyblack Presbyterian Church, Parish of Newtownards
William Clint, Sarah Ellen Kennedy 7 Jul 1909, Fathers: Joseph Clint, James Kennedy
Cloughy Old Presbyterian Graveyard headstone:
In Loving Memory of Harriet Clint who died 22nd Nov 1945 age 2 years and David who died in Infancy,
Also their Father William Clint who Died 2nd Jan 1964 age 77 years.
Also His Wife Sarah Ellen who Died 18 Feb 1970 and Their Daughter Hannah Clint who died 4 October 2000
No. 20
William McMaster
Age: 20 [abt 1891]
Gender: Male
Married or Single: Single
Occupation: Draper
Country of Which Citizen or Subject: England
Ethicity: Irish
Last Permanent Residence: Ireland, Portavogie
Name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country from whence alien came: James McMaster, Portavogie, Co. Down
Final Destination: Chicago, Illinois
Whether having a ticket to such final destination: Yes
By whom was passage paid?: Self
Whether in possession of $5, and if less, how much?: $50
Whether ever before in the United States; and if so, when and where?: Yes, Wisc., Fon du lac
Whether going to join a relative or friend; and if so, what relative or friend, and his name and complete address: Brother Thomas Kelly, Fon du lac Wisc, In transit to.
Ever in prison or care [etc]: No
Whether a Polygamist: No
Whether and Anarchist: No
Whether coming by reason of any offer...of labor: No
Condition of Health...
Deformed or Crippled: No
Height: 5 feet 11 inches
Color of hair and eyes: Dark Brown, Blue
Marks of Identification: [blank]
Place of Birth: Ireland, Parkanaur (?)
Arrival Date: 26 Mar 1911
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Campania (Cunard)
Residents of a house 9 in Ratallagh (Ardkeen, Down) 1911
Oprey Hugh 45 Male Head of Family Church of Ireland Co Down Blacksmith Read and write Married
Oprey Eliza Jane 44 Female Wife Church of Ireland Co Down Seamstress Read and write Married 25 9 6
Oprey John 20 Male Son Church of Ireland Co Down Blacksmith Read and write Single
Oprey Alexander 19 Male Son Church of Ireland Co Down Blacksmith Read and write Single
Oprey Hugh 16 Male Son Church of Ireland Co Down Blacksmith Read and write Single
Oprey Robert 11 Male Son Church of Ireland Co Down Scholar Read and write Single
THANKS TO MARY BECKER FOR SHIPPING RECORDS & SANDRA SAWATZKY FOR KELLY'S
& MARK THOMPSON FOR SENDING ME THE LINK TO THE CHRONICLE ITEM.
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