Patrick and Bridget Marriage, 1851, St. Attracta Church

Patrick McIntire and Bridget Stevens were married on 3 March 1851 in St. Attracta's Church, Kilmacteigue Civil Parish, County Sligo, Ireland.  Witnesses at their wedding were Thomas Geenty [Probably morphed into Ginty] and John Hegarty.

This page is taken from St. Attracta's Marriage Register.  Since the handwriting is all the same, it is believed that the register was hand copied at some point in history.

Although the St. Attracta Church (formerly called Toulestrane after the Townland in which it is situated) has been remodeled over the years, the structure is original and therefore the same church building Patrick and Bridget were married in.  I do not know if the stain glass windows were originally installed in the church, but if there were, then Patrick and Bridget would have looked at the window over the altar as they were married.  When I was there I was told the ceiling structure was original and, at the time, highly praised because it allowed the Church to be built without pillars.

New stone showing founding of church in 1844

Exterior of St. Attracta Church, Toulestrane Townland

Renovated interior

Stain glass over altar

Sources:

Patrick McIntire - Bridget Stevens Marriage entry, St. Attracta Church, Civil Parish of Kilmacteige, County Sligo, Ireland. 3 March 1851, unpaginated marriage register, arranged by date. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, Parochial registers of Kilmacteigue, 1845-1910.  MF# 926015.  Note: Parish was formerly called Toulestrane.

Photos of St. Attracta Church courtesy Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin

Baptisms of Patrick and Bridget's Children in Ireland

There were 5 known children born to Patrick and Bridget (Stevens) McIntyre in Ireland.  Since the recording of civil birth records did not start until 1864 no birth certificates were issued for their children.  However, most churches, both Catholic and Protestant,  recorded baptisms, often which were within days of a child's birth.  The McIntyres lived in the Townland of Lislea in the Civil Parish of Kilmacteige.  The Catholic church which served  this area was called Tourlestrane (the name of the Townland in which it was located) but today it is called St. Attracta.  In searching for baptism records for the five children, this is what I found.

Edward: 

Edward's birth date, 27 July 1852, was provided in his 1931 death notice. In the St. Attracta Baptismal Register, there are no entries for July or August, 1852.  At this time, no additional proof of birthday or baptismal date is available.


Bartholomew:

He was baptized on May 1, 1854.  From the entry in St. Attracta's register you can see his parents were living in the Townland of Lislea.  On the opposite page it says the sponsors were Michael McIntyre [I believe this Michael is most likely my direct ancestor and one reason why I think Patrick and Michael might have been brothers] and Bridget D.


Mary:

 

She was baptized at St. Attracta's on October 18, 1956.  Sponsors listed on the adjoining page were John and Mary Hegarty.  John Hegarty was also a witness at Patrick and Bridget's wedding in 1851.

Dominick:

He was listed as 2 years old on the April, 1863 Passenger List to the United States.  His birthday would most likely be in 1860.  Unfortunately, the register I have access to from St. Attracta's is missing most of the entries from 1860-1863.  No validation of Dominick's baptism is currently available.


Catherine (Kate):

As stated above under Dominick, the register from St. Attracta's Church I have access to is missing most of the entries from 1860-1863.  However, Dolly Purcell received a letter from the County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Society in 1990 which listed Catherine's baptism as May 4, 1861.

 

St. Attracta Baptismal Font

I don't know how old this baptismal font is.  It had been moved from another location in the church. But, it currently is the baptismal font used.

Sources: 
Letter from County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Society courtesy: Dolly Purcell

St. Attracta Church, Civil Parish of Kilmacteige, County Sligo, Ireland.  Unpaginated baptismal register, arranged by date. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, Parochial registers of Kilmacteigue, 1845-1910.  MF# 926015.

Baptismal Font photo, 2011, courtesy: Elaine Beaudoin

Baptisms of Patrick and Bridget's Children in San Francisco

Five, or possibly six, children of Patrick and Bridget (Stevens) McIntyre were born in San Francisco, California.  The seven McIntyres (Patrick, Bridget, Edward, Bartholomew, Mary, Dominick and Catherine) arrived in New York City in April 18, 1863.  Within a short time they were living in San Francisco.  Their first son, born on US soil, arrived almost one year to the day the family landed in the U.S.

John Dunn:
John Dunn was baptized at St. Brigid's Church in San Francisco.  The registry entry is written in Latin.  The birth date is clear: April 23, 1864, but the baptism date is difficult to read.  Information received from Dolly Purcell many years ago provided the baptism date of May 8, 1864.  However, when I look at the page, it is hard to see an "8." Sponsors were Edward Dunn and Bridget Slack.

Elizabeth:
Was also baptized at St. Brigid's Church on September 1, 1867.  The record shows she was born on August 23, 1867.  Sponsors were Clarke and Maria Kearns. 

William:
The last entry we have at St. Brigid's is for William who was born March 28, 1869 and baptized April 4 of the same year.  His sponsors are John and Anne Geenty.

James:
James is the questionable son.  A record for a James McIntyre who is listed as the son of Patrick and Bridget McIntyre was located in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in San Francisco with a burial date of December 25, 1874 and it states James was three years old, giving him a birthday in 1871.  It would be interesting to see if there is an 1871 baptismal record for him at St. Brigid.


Thomas:
In the 1880 US Census it states Thomas is 6 years old giving him a birth date c 1873-4.  Patrick and Bridget were still living in San Francisco at the time, so St. Brigid again is a good place to look for baptism information.


Ellen (Nellie):
In the 1880 US Census, Ellen is listed as one years old giving her a birth date 1878-9.  In the 1900 US Census, Ellen's birth date is listed as February, 1879.  Although, Patrick is well along with his homesteading, Ellen lists her birth place as California.  So, again, St. Brigid would be a good place to check for additional information.



A Bit of History
St. Brigid, situated at the corner of Van Ness Avenue and Broadway, closed June 20, 1994 as part of a major restructuring of Catholic churches in San Francisco amid declining parish membership and seismic retrofitting.  One of the reasons given for closing the church was that expensive earthquake retrofitting would be needed due to the damage it received in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The cost estimate was $5.5 million. St. Brigid Parish was formed in 1863 and the small wooden church dedicated in 1864.  In 1896, the building where the McIntyres were baptized was torn down to make way for the current structure.  There is an interesting website created by parishioners of St. Brigid who tried to save the church and it includes photos of the "new" building dedicated in 1904. 

The records for St. Brigid (Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1863--. 3 vols,) which closed in 1994, are now kept St. Vincent de Paul Church located at 2320 Green Street in San Francisco.

Source: St. Brigid baptism registry pages courtesy of Dolly Purcell.

Photo of Patrick McIntyre

This is the only photo that has been identified of Patrick McIntyre (c1831-1901).  We are so lucky Sal Bigone has the "Trunk" of photos.  The photo is undated.

I would imagine Patrick is in his late thirties, perhaps very early forties, in this photo.  What do you think?

Sal Bigone thinks this photo and the younger photo of Bridget Stevens McIntyre were probably taken around 1865, shortly after they arrived in San Francisco.  That would make Patrick about 35.

c1865

Photo courtesy: Sal Bigone

Photos of Bridget Stevens McIntyre

Photos of Bridget Stevens McIntyre (c1829-1908). It is believed by Sal Bigone that the first photo may have been taken shortly after the family arrived in San Francisco.  Maybe to send back to Ireland?

John D. Godeus - People's Art Gallery, 34 Third Street, San Fransisco, c1865

Globe Portrait Co., 1067 Market St., San Francisco

c 1908

 All photos courtesy: Sal Bigone

Photos of Bartholomew McIntyre/McIntire and wife Concepción

Despite all the photos of other members of the McIntyre family and later photos of Bartholomew/Bartolo's children, there are very few of Bartholomew (1854-1924) himself.  The ones that have been located are mostly from official documents.

Photo from 1920 US Passport

Concepción Ramos de McIntire (d1913); Donnel y Guilbert Fotografos, SF, California; c1887

Memorial card, 1913

Top photo of Bartholomew courtesy: Marina McIntyre de Steffan
Photo and memorial card of Concepción de McIntire, courtesy: Sal Bigone

Photos of Mary McIntyre Leonard and husband James

Mary McIntyre (1856-1934) married James Leonard 31 January 1875.  Sal Bigone provided these first two photos and believes they were taken around 1880.

Mary McIntyre Leonard, Churchley Studios, Portland, Oregon

James Leonard, Portland Oregon

Mary McIntyre Leonard with great-grandson, Andrew J. Leonard, 1932

All photos courtesy: Sal Bigone

Photo of Dominic McIntyre

This wonderful photo of Dominic McIntyre (c1860-1932) is from Sal Bigone's collection.  Dominic looks like he is about 3 or 4 years old.  We have two differing birth years for Dominic.  On the 1863 family's passenger list he is recorded as being 2-years old making his birth year c1860-1861.  However, on his tombstone, it says he was born in 1855.  I find it hard to believe a seven to eight year old could have passed for a 2-year old on the passage to America.

If he really was born c1860 and he is about 3 or 4 in this photo, then it is very likely the photo was taken shortly after the McIntyre family arrived in San Francisco.  Possibly a photo to send back to the old country?

Dominic McIntyre, c 1863-65

Photo courtesy: Sal Bigone

Photos of Kate McIntyre Kreft and husband Paul

Various photos of Catherine McIntyre [Kreft] (1861-1914)

Tonkin Studio, San Francisco

c1884

Kate and Paul Kreft

 Photos courtesy: Top two photos from Sal Bigone, last two photos from Dolly Purcell

Photo of John Dunn McIntyre?

Sal Bigone believes the person on the left in this photo is John Dunn McIntyre (1864-a1908). [See note at end of post]  The back of the photo is signed J. R. McIntyre. The person on the left looks like he is in his twenties.  John Dunn was born in 1864, dating this photo c late 1880s or early 1890s.  We know Bartholomew was in San Salvador in the mid-1890s as Bartholomew's daughter, Mercedes, was born there in 1896.  Bartholomew's previous children were born in San Francisco and before that, Mexico.

The author of the note on the back refers to Marysville, California.  In Bridget Stevens McIntyre's death notice, it lists John Dunn's brother, Thomas McIntyre, as living in Marysville in 1908. Could the note be written to Thomas?

Does anyone know more about John Dunn McIntyre and his possible stay in San Salvador?

Click on image to enlarge

  

San Salvador

    Friend Brother?

I am a little behind time in replying to your letter I am well and still at work. How is things in Marysville.  My two chums and my self was out for a walk last Sunday and we had our pictures taken this is one of them. I do not look as I did when you seen me last. But when you are in Rome you have to-do-as the Romans do.  You would please me very much if you would send me some papers. Remember me to Neran(?) and all of the boys.  I think I will rite up a piece for the Marysville Democrat by the time I hear from you again.
With best wishes I remain as ever
J. R. McIntyre
???? c/o Senor Don Carlos Melendez

Note: It has been learned that John Dunn went by the name John Robert later in life. This would explain J. R. McIntyre as the signature. So, yes, it is John Dunn AKA John Robert! (May 18, 2020). See https://mcintyrestevens.blogspot.com/2016/03/death-notices-for-children-of-patrick.html for more information.

Transcription: Elaine M. Beaudoin

Images courtesy: Sal Bigone

Photos of Ellen McIntyre Flaherty

Undated photos of Ellen [Nell] McIntyre Flaherty (1879-1963)

Marceau Studio, San Francisco

Elite Studios, San Francisco

Photos courtesy: Sal Bigone

Photo of Bridget with daughter Ellen

This photo was taken in 1908, less than 3 months before Bridget Steven McIntyre died.  Her daughter, Nell is on the left (Bridget's right) the younger woman is unknown.

June 21, 1908, Council Crest

Photo courtesy: Sal Bigone

McIntire - Ramos Marriage, 1887

Bartholomew McIntire and Concepción Ramos were married in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, San Francisco, California, on July 7, 1887.  By the time Bartholomew and Concepción marry in San Francisco, Maria (born 24 July 1883) and Elena (born 13 August 1886) are already part of their family.  It is not known if they were previously married in Mexico.

Bartholomew's sister, Mary McIntyre Leonard, is one of the witnesses at the wedding.  It is not known if the other witness, Theodora Perez, is also related to the family.

The church they were married in was destroyed and the one pictured below stands where the original church was located.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, San Francisco - Image from Internet

 

In an October 8, 2013 email from Joanie Zandona she writes, "About 30 years ago, I went with my parents to this church and obtained the attached [above] record of Bartholomew and Concepcion's marriage.  This is the one that I sent Patricia.  I saw with my own eyes the actual ledger that had their signatures and information about Patrick and Bridget."

We need to see those ledgers again -- who knows what other information they provide! 

Additional information on Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Old Guadalupe church to be sold July 26th, 2011

By George Raine 

The Archdiocese of San Francisco has announced it intends to sell the building that formerly was the site of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 906 Broadway in San Francisco, which was closed 20 years ago and for the past 15 years was the home of St. Mary’s School for the Chinese community. 

The church, where for many years Mexican- and Latin-American parishioners worshiped as members of a parish founded in 1875 for Spanish-speaking immigrants, was closed in 1991 because membership dramatically declined. Five years later, the building was converted for St. Mary’s School and it remained a school until May when the archdiocese opened the new St. Mary’s School and Chinese Catholic Center at 838 Kearny St. The former church is now vacant. 

The current structure was built in 1912 and is designated a San Francisco landmark. Thus, the exterior must remain as is, although the interior can be adapted. The decision to sell was made because of the changing demographics in a neighborhood that is now overwhelmingly Chinese and because of the archdiocesan commitment to the Chinese community, according to the archdiocese. Proceeds from the sale have been dedicated to St. Mary’s School and Chinese Catholic Center. 

Above excerpt from the July 29, 2011 issue of Catholic San Francisco, accessed from the Internet on October 8, 2013.  URL: http://catholic-sf.org/news_select.php?newsid=16&id=58746

Note: Sal Bigone added a bit of information regarding the location of sacramental records for Our Lady of Guadalupe parish:  "Since the church is now closed the Records are kept at the church of Sts. Peter and Paul, 666 Filbert St, San Francisco, 415-421-0809. They have 8 vols. from 1875 on Bapt, Marriage and Death records."

Sources: 

Photo of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church provided by Sal Bigone via the Internet, www.noehill.com/sf/landmarks
Marriage certificate courtesy: Joanie Zandona

Patrick and Bridget, 1870 US Census

The first US Census that Patrick and family appear in is the 1870 Census.  They were living in the First Precinct, 12th Ward, San Francisco, California on July 27, 1880. 

In the house were:  Patrick, 35; Bridget, 33; Edward, 16, Bartley, 14; Mary, 12; Dominick, 10; Kate, 8; John, 6; and William, 1.

Source: Patrick McIntyre household, 1870 US Census, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Precinct 1, Ward 12, page 742B, National Archives and Records Administration T132, roll 85, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah,  MF# 0545584.

Patrick and Bridget, 1880 US Census

By 1880, Patrick, Bridget and family were living in Oregon as reported in the US Census.  They were living in Highland Point, Clackamas County, Oregon.

In the house are: Patrick, 49; Bridget, 47, wife; Kate, 18, daughter; Dominick, 20, son; John, 16, son; Thomas, 6, son; Ellen, 1, daughter; Allice, 7, granddaughter.


Whose daughter is Allice?

Source: Patrick McIntyre household, 1880 US Census, Oregon, Clackamas County, Highland Precinct, Washington, DC, ED20, Page 235B, National Archives and Records Administration T9, roll 1080. Ancestry.com, accessed May 12, 2012.

Original McIntyre Gravesite, St. Mary's Cemetery, Oregon

From information located at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Portland, Oregon, it is known the remains of Patrick and Bridget (Stevens) McIntyre were removed from St. Mary's Cemetery, also in Portland, to Mt. Calvary in 1931.  See Patrick and Bridget McIntyre's Gravesite post.  It is believed these photos show the original grave site in St. Mary's Cemetery. From the look of the individuals and their clothing, it is believed these photos were taken in the 1920s.

Nell McIntyre Flaherty and her great niece, Marian Leonard Anderson.

John and Doc (Bart) Leonard, sons of Mary McIntyre Leonard

Photos courtesy: Robert Anderson, son-in-law to John Leonard (son of Mary McIntyre Leonard), via Sal Bigone.

Bridget Stevens McIntyre Death Certificate, 1908

Bridget was living in Portland Oregon with her daughter, Nell (Ellen), at 598 1/2 Albina Avenue, when she died. The cause of death is given as "Senility and Lassistude (?) over a year duration."  Contributory factors were "valvular disease of the heart for over a year."  The death certificate states Bridget was born in March 1829, and was 79 years, 6 months old.  Other records state she was born in 1830.

Her father is listed as Michael Stevens born in Ireland; her mother's name is not supplied but the death certificate indicates her mother was also born in Ireland.

The certificate states she died on September 6, 1908 and was buried in the Queen City, Oregon on September 8, 1908.  [Note: the largest city in a state, which is not the capitol of the state, is called the "Queen City."  Portland, in 1908 and even today, is the largest city in Oregon.] Although the certificate doesn't state this, it is believed she was initially buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.  Undertaker is reported as Zeller/Zetler(?)  Byramus (?) in Portland.

Her daughter E. [Ellen] McIntyre is indicated as informant.  The certificate is signed by Curtis Holcomb, MD, 129 1/2 Russell Street.

Standard Certificate of Death, register number 24, Portland, Oregon.

 

To read her obituary, click here.

Does anyone have the death certificate of Patrick McIntyre, Bridget's husband, who died May 24, 1901? 

Certificate image courtesy: Dolly Purcell

Bartholomew Leaves for San Salvador and Returns, 1917

Upon receiving a letter from his daughter (could this be Elena Morales?) describing the devastation in San Salvador due to the June 1917 earthquake and volcano eruption, Bartley (Bartolo) McIntyre requested an emergency passport on July 11 so he could go to San Salvador and bring the younger members of his family back to the United States.

Of note, on the document below, it states Bartley was born in "Clare, County Sligo, Ireland." Lislea. He was actually born in the very small Townland of Lislea but the town or market area that serves Lislea and a number of other small townlands in the area is called Aclare.  The intent was most likely to list Aclare rather than Clare as is stated.

Unfortunately, no letter from his daughter was attached to the file.

He returned on November 22, 1917 with his daughter Mercedes, 21 and sons Francis, age 9 and Anthony, age 7. They sailed from Acajutla, Salvador to San Francisco on the SS City of Para.

Click on image to enlarge

Sources: 

Bartley McIntyre, U. S. Passport Applications, issued July 16, 1917, no. 59583; U. S. Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; General Records of the DePartment of State, Record Group 59; National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC National Archives Microfilm Publication, M1490; Ancestry.com. U. S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 (database on-line). Provo, Utah. Accessed April 8 2012.

Bartley McIntyre entry; City of Para Passenger manifest, November 22, 1917; in California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957 (Washington, DC: National Archives), M1410, roll 102. Ancestry.com, accessed June 22, 2012.
 

Earthquake and Volcano Eruption, 1917

For background about the 1917 San Salvador earthquake and volcano eruption, several sources have been gleaned.

San Salvador Volcano, Global Volcanism Progarm: www.volcano.si.edu

"Dominating the landscape to the west of El Salvador’s capital of San Salvador is the massive volcano that shares the city’s name.  The San Salvador volcano last erupted in 1917, the beginning of the eruption being marked by an earthquake estimated to have been magnitude 5.6 which left up to 90% of the capital’s housing stock damaged or destroyed according to contemporary reports. The 1917 eruption, the seat of which was El Boquerón, the main summit of San Salvador, lasted from June to November and produced extensive lava flows and ashfall, damaging crops and causing some fatalities in the surrounding region."

The Volcanism Blog, September 2010, http://volcanism.wordpress.com/2010/09/28/the-daily-volcano-quote-san-salvador-1917/


"The inhabited regions about the base of the volcano suffered partial destruction [in the earthquake that heralded the beginning of the eruption], the capital, San Salvador, being particularly unfortunate. Ninety per cent of the homes were destroyed or rendered unfit for habitation … The outflow of the volcanic eruption, while abundant, caused comparatively little damage, since it was largely confined to uninhabited regions. Eight vents opened on the west side of the mountain, sweeping the slope with a stream of lava. A number of coffee plantations on the flanks of the stream were destroyed and, for a distance of two kilometres near Acajutla, the railroad was covered with lava to a depth of 30 feet. For the most part, the region affected is identical with that covered by the last great eruption occurring in 1674. It is said that in some places the old flow has been lifted bodily upon the new."

The San Salvador earthquake’, The Scientific Monthly, vol. 5, no. 2 (August 1917), pp. 191-2.

The Sunday Times, June 10, 1917, Perth, Australia, Page 1

Bartolomew McIntyre Passport Request, 1920

On October 21, 1920, Bartolomew McIntyre received a passport from the U. S. Government which allowed him to travel from San Francisco, California to San Salvador to visit his son Bartolo and daughter Elena Morales who both resided there.  He also stated he was requesting the passport with the intent of "temporary residence."  From the documentation, it appears that his daughter, Mercedes, might be accompanying him on the trip.  His plan, at the time of requesting the passport, was to travel on the SS Senator leaving on November 30, 1920.  No documents yet have been located to show he returned to the US and he died in San Salvador on November 7, 1924.

Of note is the statement about his father, Patrick McIntyre, having citizenship. On the right edge of the first page is a reference to that citizenship.  It reads: "Father's Certificate of Citizenship seen, #6479,"  In the text it states his Father "was naturalized before the District Court of the Judicial District in and for the City of and the County of San Francisco, Calif. on August 19, 1869."  Unfortunately, Sal Bigone tells of trying to locate Patrick McIntyre's naturalization papers to be told they were most likely destroyed in the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.

The images have discolored due to age, but if they are enlarged they are quite readable.  To enlarge an image, click or double click on it. Then right click on the image that appears choosing "view image" from the list of options offered, it should come up in a full page view and then left click to further enlarge.

Note: The date at the top of the document is recorded as 1921, but all the rest of the documents are dated 1920 and the passport request was filed with 1920 documents.

Source: Bartholomew McIntyre, U. S. Passport Application, Issued October 21, 1920, no. ARC Identifier 1246000/MLR Number A1 535; Box # 4162, Vol. #2; U. S. Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; General Records of the Department of State, Record Group 59; National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC National Archives Microfilm Publication, M1490; Ancestry.com. U. S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 (database on-line). Provo, Utah. Accessed April 7, 2012.

Concepcion R. de McIntire and Family, 1897

In 1897, Concepción R. de McIntire, wife of Bartolo McIntire, sent this picture card to her sister-in-law, Mary McIntyre Leonard.  The photo was taken in San Salvador on September 16, 1897.  In addition to Concepción and her six children, the young lady (left and front) in the photo is believed to be the family's servant along with her daughters.

Transcription by Elaine Beaudoin (with help from others in the family) of backside of 1897 photo of Bartholomew McIntire Family. Original photo in Sal Bigone’s possession.

Mrs. M. Leonard

               To my dear and loving sister-in-law as to remind you

of my loving daughters and sons and also of myself.

               This picture was taken the 16th of September of the present

year the ages were then the following  Maria 14 years 1 month 23

days. Elena 11 years 1 month 3 days. Francisca 9 years 27 days

Bartolo 7 years 27 days. Manuel 6 years 1 month one day, and

Mercedes 8 months 23 days.

San Salvador, Salvador

September 24, 1897

Concepción R. de McIntire

Using a date calculator, the following birth dates are projected for each of the children listed above.

• Maria born - 24 July 1883 – This year is in keeping with the age given on the birth record of her first child.

• Elena born – 13 Aug 1886 – This is in keeping with the information Patricia Morales Tijerino has provided

• Francisca born – 20 Aug 1888 – Francisca/Frances gives her age in the 1940 US Census as 52 which corresponds with the birth year of 1888.

• Bartolo born – 20 Aug 1890 – His birthday is given as 18 August 1890 on a 1927 passenger list, close enough.

• Manuel born – 15 Aug 1891 – Manuel lists his birth date as 15 August 1890 on his WWII registration card/but his birth date is listed as 15 August 1891 on his death certificate.  Given Bartolo’s year of birth, the 1891 year seems to be more accurate.

• Mercedes born – 24 Dec 1896 – Mercedes’ Social Security Death record also lists her birth date as 24 December 1896.

                                                                                                             Transcribed August 10, 2013

Photo courtesy: Sal Bigone