Samuel and Bridget (McIntyre) Smith, 1855 New York State Census

Patrick, in his "Information Wanted" inquiry, is looking for his sister Bridget McIntyre who married Samuel Smith and lived in New York State.

Dolly Purcell found this 1855 New York State Census which might be the correct couple. Unfortunately, at this time, no later censuses with Samuel and Bridget Smith can be located to attempt to verify the relationship.


1855 New York State Census; Northern Block, 8th District; Sixteenth Ward, New York City; 19 June 1955

Samuel Smith, 30, Male, born Ireland, married, 22 years residence in New York, Sadler, naturalized citizen
Bridget Smith, 30, Female, Wife, born in Ireland, married, 10 years residence in New York, Over 21 years of age cannot read or write


Notes:

• A sadler is a maker of saddles.
• In the 1855 New York State Census, Bridget's father states he has been in New York for 7 years. This Bridget states 10 years.
• Have not been able to locate a Samuel and Bridget Smith in later censuses.
• Although it is possible this is the Bridget Smith that Patrick McIntyre identifies in his 1863 "Information Wanted" inquiry, it is not yet proof.
• Of note, many adults in the New York City 1855 census seem to have their ages rounded to 30, 45, 60, etc.
• Also, this Samuel Smith states he was born in Ireland. Patrick believed he was an American born citizen. However, if he lived in the United States for 22 years, Bridget may had represented Samuel as such when she wrote about him.