Edward McIntire's 1854 Naturalization Papers

Edward McIntire/McIntyre (c1806-1818), father of Patrick McIntyre (c1831-1901), applied for Naturalization in 1854. He was living in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York when he was naturalized. He said he had arrived in the US in 1842.

Dolly Purcell located these papers after following an 1867 entry in the Great Register, San Francisco County.

Transcription:

State of New-York} ss.     To the Honorable the County Judge of the County of Fulton:

FULTON COUNTY  }

     I, the subscriber, a resident of Johnstown in the county of Fulton

and formerly a subject of the Government of Great Britain

but now  _______________________________________________

a resident of the United States, sincerely and bona fide wishing to become a citizen thereof, pray your Honorable Court

that I may have the benefit of naturalization according to act of Congress in such cases made and provided.

                Dated, this 4^th day of August 1854

                                                                                                                                Edward McIntire (Signature)

FULTON COUNTY } ss. I Edward McIntire being duly sworn in open

Court depose and say that I am now a resident of Johnstown in the county of

Fulton am aged about 48 years, that I came into the United

States about the year A. D. 1842

and have continued to reside therein until this time—that it has been my intention for more than five years to become a

citizen of the United States, and to renounce all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, State, Sover-

eignty and Power whatever and particularly to the Government of Great Britain.

                Subscribed and sworn to in open Court, this 4^th day of August 1854

Arch Anderson Clerk (Signature)

                                                                                                                                Edward McIntire (Signature)

FULTON COUNTY} ss. WE David McGlochlin & Jacob Hilton

being duly sworn in open court depose and say that we are citizens of the United States, and residents of

Johnstown Fulton County

that we have been acquainted with Edward McIntyre now present for

the last five years, and during all that time he has resided in Johnstown Fulton for

the last five years

and we believe that it has been his intention during that full period to become a citizen of the United States, that he is

a person of good moral character and attached to the Constitution of the United States, and is well disposed towards the

happiness and good order thereof.

                Subscribed and sworn to in open court, this 4^th day of August 1854

Arch Anderson Clerk (Signature)            David McGlochlin (Signature)

                of Fulton County                                             his

Jacob + Hilton

                                                                                       mark


Notes:

• Items in blue in the transcription are written in script on the Naturalization document.
• One wittness, David McGlochlin, has a similar spelling to his last name as a person identified in a communication in the New York Irish Times, McGlauhin. With an Irish accent, I think they would be pronounced very similar. I wonder if there is any relationship?

Source: FamilySearch.org Naturalization Papers 1845-1858, Image 477, FHL film #007782204. Document provided by Dolly Purcell, June 14, 2020.

Maria McIntire Ruiz is Remembered

Maria McIntire and Alfredo Ruiz
Married October 28, 1905
Photo courtesy: Sal Bigone

Maria (Mary Anne) McIntire Ruiz (1883-1952), daughter of Bartolo McIntire (1854-1924) and Concepcion Ramos (b1863-1913), is remembered fondly by her grand niece, Joanie Hamilton Zandona. 

She shares: 

"My mother was extremely close to Maria and loved her deeply. She was the oldest of the sisters and the matriarch of the family.  This is the story that my mother always told me. 

"Maria came to my mother's (Betty Jane Artiga Hamilton 1923-2013) house on 2214 Clay Street and told her that she had come to say goodbye because this would be the last time that they would see each other because she was going to die.  My mother remembered it as being very strange.  A week later, Maria died.  My mother took her death very hard.  

"The other strange story that my mother always used to tell me was that Maria's daughter, Mary Angela, was very beautiful and one day (I don't remember why) Mary Angela got angry at Maria, went to bed and never got out of the bed making Maria wait on her hand and foot until she died. The day Maria died, Mary Angela got out of her bed and, from that time forward, was no longer bed ridden.  Strange. My mother took me to Sir Francis Woods in SF to see where they lived.  I took pictures, which I still have."

Thank you Joanie for sharing the two stories about your great aunt, Maria McIntire Ruiz.

RUIZ - June 23, 1952, Mary Anne, beloved wife of the late Alfred Ruiz, dearly beloved mother of Mary Angela Ruiz, loving sister of Mrs. Frances Campos, Mrs. Mercedes Artiga and Mrs. Elena Morales, loving sister-in-law of Gustavo A. Ruiz.

Friends are invited to attend the funeral Wednesday, June 25, 1952, at 7:45 a.m. from Duggan's, 3434 17th Street, near Valencia; thence to St. Charles' Church where a Requiem High Mass will be offered at 8:15 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.

Source: San Francisco Examiner, June 24, 1952.

Death Notices for Children of Patrick and Bridget

Patrick and Bridget had twelve documented children.  Obituaries have not been located for all the children, but the ones that have been found are listed below.  If you have a copy of a death notice not represented here, please share it with the family.  Thank you.

The children are listed in birth order.

Photo courtesy: Dolly Purcell - Mt. View Cemetery, Portland

Edward (1852-1931)

Edward M'Intyre of Clarkes, Succumbs -- Edward McIntyre, a resident of the Clarkes section the last 40 years, died suddenly near his home Monday morning while picking blackberries.  He was found dead near McIntyre's store about 10 minutes after he had left the house to pick berries.
Mr. McIntyre was born in Iowa (sic), July 27, 1852, and with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McIntyre, came west to California six years later.  Forty years ago he moved to Clarkes.

He leaves four children -- Lillian McIntyre of San Francisco, Mrs. Cora Goridan of The Dalles, and Edward and William McIntyre of Clarkes.

Two brothers and two sisters also survive -- Dominic McIntyre of Clarkes, and Thomas McIntyre of Wyoming, Mrs. Mary Lemane [sic Leonard] of San Francisco, and Mrs. Anne Flaherty of Portland.
The remains are at the mortuary of E. A. Brady. Funeral arrangements are not complete.

Morning Enterprise, Oregon City, Tuesday, September 15, 1931, page 1.


Edward McIntyre Dies at His Clarkes Home -- Edward McIntyre, prominent resident of Clackamas county, making his home on his farm in Clarkes for the past 40 years, died suddenly from heart trouble at the rear of the store of his son, Edward McIntyre, Jr., well know merchant of that place Monday morning about 10 o'clock.  At the time Mr. McIntyre was picking blackberries in a garden of the McIntyre home, and shortly after arriving there was found dead by the son Edward.
Mr. McIntyre was born in Ireland, July 27, 1852, and came to the United States with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McIntyre, when he was six years of age. He followed farming for many years in the Clarkes country.

Since the death of his wife, Mrs. Sarah McIntyre, in 1888, Mr. McIntyre continued his residence on the old home place he purchased 40 years ago.

Surviving are the sons, Edward Jr., Clarkes; William McIntyre, operating the McIntyre store No. 2 at Upper Highland; his daughters, Miss Lillie McIntyre, San Francisco; Mrs. Cora Gordian, The Dalles, Ore.; two brothers, Dominick McIntyre, Clarkes; Thomas McIntyre, Wyoming; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lemane [sic Leonard], San Francisco, and Mrs. Dan Flaherty, Portland, besides a grandson, Claude Gordian, The Dalles.

The body is at the Edward Brady mortuary, Oregon City.  Funeral services are to be held when word is received from relatives at a distance.

Banner Courier, Oregon City, Oregon, Monday September 14, 1931, page 1.


McIntyre Rites Today - Funeral services for Edward McIntyre of Clarkes, who died Monday morning near his home, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the graveside in Mountain View cemetery.  E.a a. Brady is in charge.  Andrew C. Baker will officiate at the services.

Unknown Newspaper in Cemetery File, September 14, 1931.

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Bartholomew/Bartolo (1854-1924)

Photo courtesy: Joanie Zandona - San Salvador

MOURNING NOTE  -
Don Bartolo Mc Intire

We were already at the time of printing press when we received the sad news of the decease in this capital city of Don Bartolo McIntire, a North American who lived in El Salvador, and who was linked to various honorable households in the country, and who are today in mourning.

The life journey of this foreigner was well accomplished, a man who seemed to have come to show our youth, by eloquent example, how to make use of time in a practical manner, how personal energy stamped with constant work translates into material assets that provide spiritual satisfaction; with what means an unknown man opens roads and makes a way, dominating the environment and earning respect and consideration. That is how, don Bartolo, who first and foremost was a man in a way that the honorable concept of being a man signifies, it can be said that he said farewell to life peacefully, because he knew how to fill every minute of his existence with intense and rewarding labor.

Bartolo's Great-grandchildren, c1967
Iris Margarita & Juan Jose'
Photo courtesy: Juan Jose' Morales Tijerino

He was, here, the organizer of Taller Mercedes (Iron Workshop). In California he had his leg cut; and he, who was an excellent mechanic, built an artificial limb for himself that was so perfect, that the defect was hardly noticed.

He fathered a numerous family, and leaves them with the memory of a clean and respected name.
We send our expressions of condolence to the family of the estimable deceased.

Photo courtesy: Patricia Morales Tijerino, 2014
Grave monument has been painted and gold leafed

Undated San Salvador newspaper article, translated by Patricia Morales Tijerino, August 10, 2013

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Photo courtesy: Dolly Purcel

Dominick (1855-1932)

Death Comes to Four in County During Week -- Dominic D. McIntyre -- Many friends of the late Dominic McIntyre, prominent farmer of Clarkes, attended the funeral services held at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.  Andrew Baker, pastor of Christ's church, officiated, with Edward Brady in charge.  By singular coincidence Mr. Brady was the best man for Mr. McIntyre and Miss Mary McDonald at their wedding in 1889.
Pallbearers were R. L. Hildebrand, Henry Hughes, Hosea Dougen, Luke Duffy, R. L. Parrish and R. H. Hildebrand.

Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Mary McIntyre, Clarkes, and three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Quigley, Mrs. J. P. Shanton and Miss Katherine McIntyre, of Portland.

Banner-Courier, Friday July 8, 1932, page 1, Oregon City, OR.


Last Rites Today for D. McIntyre - Last rites for Dominic McIntyre, who died Sunday morning at Clarkes, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the graveside in Mountain View cemetery. Andrew Clark Baker of Christ church officiate.  E. A. Brady has charge of the services.

Mr. McIntyre is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary McIntyre, of Clarkes; and three daughters, Mrs. J. E. Quigley, Miss Katherine McIntyre and Mrs. J. P. Stanton, all of Portland.

Morning Enterprise, Wednesday, 6 July 1932, page 6.


Dominic McIntyre, 75, resident of Clarkes the past 50 years, passed away suddenly Monday at his home.  He was a native of Ireland.  surviving are his widow, Mary McIntyre, and three daughters. The body is at the E. A. Brady mortuary.

Morning Enterprise, Oregon City, Tuesday, 5 July 1932, page 1.

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Photo courtesy: Sal Bigone - Holy Cross Cemetery

, Colma California

Mary McIntyre Leonard Lane (1856-1934)

LANE - In this city, June 12, 1934, Mary J. Leonard Lane, wife of the late James Leonard, loving mother of Andrew J., James T., William P., Bartholomew, Joseph A., John A. Leonard and the late Andrew J. Leonard; native of Ireland.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral Friday morning, June 15th, at St. Dominic's church, Bush and Steiner sts., where a solemn requiem high mass will be offered for the repose of her soul, commencing at 9 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross.

Source: San Francisco Examiner, June 13, 1934, page 15.








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Image from Find-A-Grave - Location Odd Fellows
Cemetery, The Dalles, Oregon

Catherine McIntyre Kreft (1861-1914)

An Obituary (Contributed)
Mrs. Kate Kreft (nee McIntyre) was born in county Sligo, Ireland on March 17, 1862.  While she was still a baby her parents emigrated to America, arriving in San Francisco early in 1864. In 1877 Miss McIntyre was married in San Francisco to Paul L. Kreft. Of eight children, the issue of this union, four survive their mother.  They are Mrs. Henrietta Burchtorf and Mrs. William Wells of this city, Mrs. James Keane of Portland and Paul L. Kreft of Pendleton.

Mr & Mrs. Kreft came to Oregon in the year 1879, residing for a short time on a ranch, the property of the McIntyre family. In 1880 they came to The Dalles where Mr. Kreft engaged in business until a serious illness forced him to retire.  He lingered on in an invalid condition for over a year, and passed away on July 23, 1900.

Of Mrs. Kreft's faithfulness and loyalty as a wife and mother; her devotion to Mr. Kreft during his last illness when for many months she never left his bedside; of the energy and industry she displayed in providing and caring for her family, it is needless to write, as all the persons concerned are well acquainted with the facts.

It is chiefly an account of her indomitable courage, patience and cheerfulness in the face of veritable mountains of sorrows and misfortune that her memory will be cherished by her numerous friends and acquaintances. This is not the place in which to recount the many vicissitudes through which Mrs. Kreft and her family passed. Suffice it to say that seldom does it fall to the lot of one mother or one family to be visited as they were. But, through all, Mrs. Kreft maintained a brave and cheery disposition, with which was combined Christian charity, and a generosity that was almost a fault - every ready to nurse the sick, aid the needy, console the unfortunate.

Surely, if charity be the greatest virtue, this sweet and noble soul has earned and received the welcome greeting of its maker - "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of thy Lord."
(d. May 1, 1914)

Source: The Dalles Daily Chronicle, May 4, 1914; Dolly Purcell, via email, May 4, 2014

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John (Dunn) Robert (1864-1924)

McIntyre - In Oakland, May 15, 1924. John Robert loving husband of Emily McIntyre, devoted father of Hilda, Kathleen, Arthur, Lind and W. Robert McIntyre, brother of Mrs. Nellie Flaherty, Mrs. Mary Lane and Bartholemew McIntyre of San Francisco, Edward and Domonic (sp) McIntyre of Portland, Oregon, and Thomas McIntyre of Alaska, a native of San Francisco, aged 60 years.

Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the parlors of the Oakland Undertaking Co., 3007 Telegraph av., Monday morning, May 19, 1924, at 9:30 o'clock; thence to St. Mary's Church, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 10 o'clock. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery.

Source: The San Francisco Examiner, Sunday, May 19, 1924. Dolly Purcell provided the resource via email, May 17, 2020. Note: John Dunn used the name John Robert as an adult.

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Elizabeth (1867-1869)

In this city, Sept. 30, Elizabeth M., infant daughter of Patrick and Bridget McIntire, aged 2 years, 1 month and 7 days.

Source: The San Francisco Examiner, October 4, 1869, page 3

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William (1869-1879)

MCINTYRE - In this city, December 13th, William, son of Patrick and Bridget McIntyre, aged 10 years, 9 months and 18 days.

Source: The San Francisco Examiner, December 15, 1879, page 3

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James (1871-1874)

In this city, December 25th, James, son of Patrick and Bridget McIntyre, aged 3 years, 7 months and 25 days.

Source: The San Francisco Examiner, December 26, 1874, page 3

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Thomas (c1874-after 1931)
Date and place of death unknown

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Photo courtesy: Joanie Zandona - Location: Mt. Calvary, Portland Oregon

Ellen "Nell" (1879-1963)
Death notice not yet located.

 

                                         Photo courtesy: Dolly Purcell, via Find-a-Grave, uploaded May 18, 2020






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Note: Many of these death notices have been provided by family members.
Updated: May 18, 2020; January 24, 2017; March 5, 2016; August 21, 2014; June 28, 2020; original post May, 2014.

Mercedes Iron Works - El Salvador

Book Cover

Bartolo McIntire (Bartholomew McIntyre 1854-1924) was selected by Mr. Carlos Melendez, the President of El Salvador, to run The Mercedes Iron Works (Fundición Mercedes). This iron foundry and machine works was named in honor of President Melendez's mother. The following text from "Libro Azul" de El Salvador ("Blue Book" of Salvador) notes that "The Mercedes Iron Works will live in the memories of all as the wedge that opened the way for the march of progress."

Thank you Patricia Morales Tijerino for locating and sharing this bit of family history.

If you click on each image, it will enlarge.

Again, thank you Patricia for sharing this source with us.

Source: "Blue Book" of Salvador, Compiler and Editor: L. A. Ward; Latin American Publicity, Bureau, 1916, pages 11-14.

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In "Eran Mares los Cañales" (the sugar cane fields were like a sea) - History of Sugar in El Salvador,  Patricia Morales Tijerino found a passage which also talks about Bartolo McIntire and his participation in the development of El Salvador's economy. Sections from the book are shown below followed by Patricia's translation of the excerpt. Thank you Patricia for sharing this. (Book cover shown to the right.)

Starting from "La Fundición Mercedes: "The direction of the Fundición Mercedes (iron foundry) was commissioned to the US national Bartolo McEntire, it was born with the priority of meeting the mechanical needs of the family-owned sugar cane mills, without disregarding the provision of steel and metallic services and of general mechanics to other persons or insitutions not only from the country, but from the entire Central American region. Equipped with huge furnaces to smelt metals, lathes and metal mechanic benches, the company had a series of mishaps in its first decades, including a major fire that forced its entire reconstruction in December 1911, a remodellation that included purchasing new equipment and building an adjoining area destined for social affairs."

Source: Eran Mares Los Cañales, Publisher: Asociación Azucarera de El Salvador (Sugar Industry Association of El Salvador), 2009. Researcher: Cañas Dinarte, Carlos Manuel, 1971, pages 116-117.

Elena McIntire and Erasmo Morales

Elena McIntire [1886-1974] (daughter of Bartolo McIntire, 1854-1924 and Concepción Ramos, ? - 1913) married Erasmo Morales, [? - 1968]. They had four children:

• Elva Elena Morales, 1911-2001
• Armando Erasmo Morales, 1912-1973
• Conchita Angélica Morales, c1918-1921
• Rey Roberto Morales, 1923-2012

Marriage January 14, 1911, San Salvador

Excerpt from "El Libro Azul de El Salvador, 1916" p. 352

Patricia Morales Tijerino's "aha" moment: 

"What I have gathered with the information in the Blue Book is that the Fundición Mercedes and the coffee mill that my grandfather Erasmo Morales owned (also according to the Blue Book) were in the same neighborhood. My sister and I figured that probably that's how Erasmo met Elena McIntire.

"Who knows, maybe he went to the Fundición to commission some iron parts for his mill....and laid eyes on Elena....They were married in January 1911 before that major fire [at the Fundición Mercedes] mentioned in the book."

Elena and Erasmo Morales with son, Roberto, c1930

Elena McIntire de Morales with grandson, Juan José, c1965

Elena McIntire de Morales celebrating 85th Birthday, August 13, 1971

Memorial card, 1974

Photos and images courtesy:
Sal Bigone: Wedding photo;
Patricia Morales Tijerino: Blue Book of El Salvador clip; photo of Elena and Erasmo with Roberto, and 85th birthday
Juan José Morales Tijerino: Photo with grandson;
Marina McIntyre de Steffan: Memorial card.

Bartolo McIntire Death Notices, c1924

Bartolo McIntire (Bartholomew McIntyre 1854-1924) death notices from various (unknown/undated) El Salvadorian newspapers were located by Patricia Morales Tijerino. She found these clippings in her Mom's folder and scanned them. Thank you, thank you.

Click once on image to enlarge

Patricia kindly translated the notice at the bottom, center column, entitled: Luto

"Don Bartolo Mc.Intire

Mr. Bartolo McIntire has deceased today in this capital, a gentleman highly esteemed in social circles. A United States original, he came to this country many years ago and established here definitely. He contributed greatly to the development of mechanics, and the Fundición Mercedes workshops were established under his management. Many elegant buildings of this city were built by him. It is worth mentioning the legacy of former president Carlos Meléndez, where the Mexico Legacy is located now. We deeply deplore the loss of the McIntire gentleman and send his grieving family the expressions of our condolences."

Source: Patricia Morales Tijerino, via email, February 20, 2016

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The newspaper clip just above the "Luto" notice reads:

"Burial
This morning the body of Mr. Bartolo McIntire was buried. At El Cementerio General mortuary, many people formed a funeral procession. A large collection of flower offerings covered the tomb of the deceased."

Translation via Google Translate and Elaine Beaudoin

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Clip on the right side of the page above:

MOURNING NOTE  -
Don Bartolo Mc Intire

We were already at the time of printing press when we received the sad news of the decease in this capital city of Don Bartolo McIntire, a North American who lived in El Salvador, and who was linked to various honorable households in the country, and who are today in mourning.

The life journey of this foreigner was well accomplished, a man who seemed to have come to show our youth, by eloquent example, how to make use of time in a practical manner, how personal energy stamped with constant work translates into material assets that provide spiritual satisfaction; with what means an unknown man opens roads and makes a way, dominating the environment and earning respect and consideration. That is how, don Bartolo, who first and foremost was a man in a way that the honorable concept of being a man signifies, it can be said that he said farewell to life peacefully, because he knew how to fill every minute of his existence with intense and rewarding labor.

He was, here, the organizer of Taller Mercedes (Iron Workshop). In California he had his leg cut; and he, who was an excellent mechanic, built an artificial limb for himself that was so perfect, that the defect was hardly noticed.

He fathered a numerous family, and leaves them with the memory of a clean and respected name.
We send our expressions of condolence to the family of the estimable deceased.

Translated by Patricia Morales Tijerino

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For photos of Bartolo elsewhere in this blog, click here.

The remainder of the death notices will be translated as time permits.

Concepción R. de McIntire and Conchita Angélica Morales-McIntire Death Notices

In addition to the death notices of Bartolo McIntire (Bartholomew McIntyre 1854-1924), Patricia Morales Tijerino also located in her Mom's files, death notices for Bartolo's wife, Concepción Ramos de McIntire (? - 1913), and his niece, Conchita Angélica Morales-McIntire (c1919-1921), the daughter of Erasmo Morales (? - 1968)  and Elena McIntire de Morales (1886-1974).

Click on image to enlarge

As time permits, the death notices will be translated. Thank you Patricia for sharing these great documents with the family.

Click here for a photo of Concepción Ramos de McIntire.

Source: Patricia Morales Tijerino, email to Elaine Beaudoin, February 20, 2016

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, San Francisco

Bartholomew (Bartolo) McIntire (1854-1924) married Concepción Ramos (bc1863-1913) on the 7th of July, 1887 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in San Francisco, California. They were married by Fr. Antonio Santandreu. Bartholomew is the second oldest son of Patrick and Bridget (Stevens) McIntyre. See the earlier post regarding the marriage and church.

In 2015, Patricia Morales Tijerino, the great granddaughter of Bartholomew McIntire, and Sal Bigone, the great, great grandson of Mary McIntyre Leonard (Bartholomew's sister), visited the new Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and filmed this video.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Photo by Sal Bigone, 2015

Sources: Video provided by Patricia Morales Tijerino.

Lislea, County Sligo, in 1825

The Tithe Applotment Books record the results of a unique land survey taken to determine the amount of tax payable by landholders to the Church of Ireland. This data set represents a virtual census for pre-Famine Ireland. 

The image below is from a microfilm of the original hand written book viewed at the Montreal Public Library in 1998. The front page from the section for Kilmacteige Parish is dated November 1, 1825. Note there are three McIntyres on the list for Leslea (Lislea). 

• Patrick McEntire occupied 14 Irish acres and the land was taxed at 14 shillings
• James McIntire occupied 1 Irish acre, 2 perches and the land was taxed at 1 shilling, 6 pence
• John McEntire occupied 11 Irish acres, 3 rods and the land was taxed at 11 shillings

The note to the right of all the land in Lislea reads:

"Eleven Pounds seven shillings and nine pence the sum applotted on two hundred and eight acres and three perches in the Townland of Lislea as annexed."

From this document, it appears there were 26 heads of household/land occupiers living in Lislea in 1825. They are listed on lines 302 - 327 below. If you double click on the image it will enlarge.

Edward McIntyre (c1806-1881), father of Patrick (1831-1901), would have been approximately 19 years old in 1825 and not very likely to be the occupier of a parcel of land. Could one of these individuals, Patrick, James or John, be the father of Edward?  

Irish Mile vs Statute Mile

1. An Irish acre is a unit of area historically used in Ireland, Yorkshire, and regions bordering the Solway Firth. One Irish acre is equal to about .66 hectares (1.6 acres) (196⁄121) acre, 6600 square meters, or 70,560 square feet. Source: Wikipedia, accessed August 30, 2014.
2. Table of Constants
   1 Statute Mile = 1760 Yards
   1 Irish Mile = 2240 Yards
   11 Irish Miles = 14 Statute Miles
   1 Statute Acre = 4840 SQ. Yards
   1 Irish Acre = 7840 SQ. Yards
   121 Irish Acres = 196 Statute Acres

Source: Ordinance Survey Ireland, http://www.osi.ie/Education/Secondary-Schools/Teacher-Resources/Conversions-(1).aspx, accessed August 30, 2014

British Pound, Shilling vs American Dollar

In 1825, one British pound was equivalent to 93 British pounds in 2013. Source: http://safalra.com/other/historical-uk-inflation-price-conversion/

There were 20 shillings to a pound, so one 1825 shilling would be worth 93/20 or $4.65 today. As an example in the above, Patrick paid 14 shillings or the equivalent of 14x4.65 = $65.10 in taxes for his 14 Irish acres.

Information on the Tithe Applotment

Background

The money so raised was for the upkeep of the Church of Ireland, the established church until 1869. The word tithe comes from the Latin for a tenth part, and refers to the custom of paying a tenth of one's earnings to the church. Originally this offering was in kind, but as money increasingly became the determinant of social and economic dealings, the tithe came to be paid similarly. Following the Composition Act of 1823, which decreed that tithes be paid in money, a valuation survey was carried out of each civil parish in Ireland to determine how much each landholder should pay. Over the next fifteen years this survey listed all landholders in a parish.

Assessing the Tithe
The survey was conducted by those who stood to gain from tithes, namely personnel of the Church of Ireland, usually members of the select vestry or apploters appointed by them 'to regulate and sub-divide'. The applotment enumerated each landholder in a parish, with details such as name of townland, size of holding, land-quality and types of crops. The amount of tithe payable by each landholder was based on all of these factors and calculated by a formula using the average price of wheat and oats from 1816-23. Most parishes had at least one tithe survey during from 1820-38 while some had two. Some parts of the country were exempt from paying tithe, among them glebe lands (land occupied by established clergymen), granges (land which in pre-Reformation times had belonged to a monastery) and all towns.

Opposition to Tithes
All this was eminently logical and scientific except for one rather serious snag; the tithe was to be paid by everyone, not just members of the Church of Ireland. Therefore, it was deeply unpopular with Catholics and Presbyterians who had their own clergy and who resented having to support a rival denomination whose members enjoyed more social and economic privileges than they. Furthermore, Catholics and Presbyterians between them outnumbered the established church, the latter being the preserve of those with social and political power. Not surprisingly there were instances of violent resistance, and numerous outbreaks of agrarian unrest in the 1830s were dubbed the 'tithe war'.

The End of Tithes
Tithes were payable directly to the Protestant minister, but collection was often difficult as people held out against the indignity and the financial burden. It should be remembered that all landholders had to pay tithe, and the majority of these were impoverished tenants already faced with heavy rents payable to their landlord. From 1838 on, the tithe was amalgamated with the land-rent and collected by landlords, who then passed on the church's share. This had the double effect of removing the trouble of collection from ministers and also of making payment more likely, given that non-payment of dues to the landlord could lead to eviction. Resentment against tithes festered as one of the ills associated with Ireland's ramshackle landlord system until the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland in 1869. Thereafter this denomination had to raise its own finance in the manner of other churches.

Exceptions
In total the Tithe Applotment Books comprise some 2,000 hand-written volumes of varying degrees of legibility. Even allowing for the exemption of town-dwellers and landless labourers from the survey, it still constitutes the nearest to a census of pre-Famine Ireland that we have - especially in light of the absence of formal census data from this period. As mentioned above, however, it is not comprehensive and some parts of the country were not surveyed. It should not be assumed that these 'exceptions' from the tithe survey were due to parishes being overlooked since there are usually explanations as to why they were tithe-free. In some cases there are no tithe books because a certain parish did not exist, or was part of another parish, at the time of the survey. There were also some parishes outside parochial jurisdiction, such as the above-mentioned granges, while glebe lands and all towns were also exempt. Details of exceptions are provided below. (1)

Source: The Tithe Applotment Books of Ireland, 1823-1838: www.genealogy.com accessed August 29, 2014.

Note: I have copied this blog to the www.mcintyreginty.blogspot.com site as either Patrick, James or John should be Michael McIntyre's father as well.

Bridge at La Toma, El Salvador

Bartolo McIntire, Engineer

Bartolo/Bartholomew McIntire (1854-1924), son of Patrick and Bridget, was an engineer and builder of bridges in Central America, in particular, El Salvador. The bridge at La Toma pictured below was designed by Bartolo and built in the early part of the 20th century.

La Toma was a recreational place with a pool about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador heading north near the properties of the Melendez Family. In that area, there were (and still are) sugar cane plantations. The Melendez Family was a very powerful family in El Salvador with two of its members holding the office of President.  

Bartolo and the Melendez family worked closely together on many projects in El Salvador.

Bridge at La Toma, El Salvador

Reverse side of photo

The text reads:

Puente "La Toma" sobre el río Acelhuate, jurisdicción de Guazapa, San Salvador, construido bajo la dirección del señor Ingeniero Don Bartolo McIntire

Concepción R. de McIntire,  S S junio 14/910

Bridge "La Toma" over the Acelhuate River, jurisdiction of Guazapa, San Salvador, built under the direction of the Engineer Bartolo McIntire 
Concepción R. de McIntire, San Salvador, June 14, 1910

Concepción was the wife of Bartolo.

Sal Bigone, while going through the family "trunk," came across the photo above and graciously shares it with the family. Thank you Sal.  And, a big thank you to Juan José Morales and Patricia Morales Tijerino for transcribing and translating the note on the back of the photo as well as providing some additional commentary.

Death notices for Edward and Ann McIntyre, Parents of Patrick McIntyre

We have pretty good proof that Edward and Ann McIntyre are the parents of Patrick McIntyre. See the post on this blog considering the reasons why at: Possible Parents of Patrick McIntyre? It seems so.

Death notice for Edward McIntyre

MCINTYRE - In this city, March 2, Edward McIntyre, a native of Ireland, aged 75 years.
Source: The San Francisco Examiner, March 4, 1881, page 4.

Death notice for Ann McIntire

MCINTIRE - In this city, February 28, Ann, beloved mother of Patrick McIntire, a native of Ireland, aged 86 years.
Source: The San Francisco Examiner, March 1, 1889, page 5.

Francisca McIntire Requests an Emergency US Passport, 1917

1917 Passport Photo

QUESTION: Why did Francisca need an "emergency or departmental" passport in January,1917?

Francisca McIntire (1888-1985), daughter of Bartolo/Bartholomew McIntire/McIntyre (c1854-1924), applied for an emergency US passport in San Salvador so she could accompany her father, Bartolo, back to the United States.

In her application she states she was born in San Francisco, California on August 19, 1888. Additionally, she states her father, "Bartley" was born in Ireland and left from the port of Liverpool in 1858 to immigrate to the U.S. She states Bartley lived in San Francisco from 1858 to 1908. She says Bartley was naturalized as a US citizen on January 15, 1864 before the County Court of San Francisco.

In 1917 he was residing in San Salvador for the purpose of business.

Francisca is described as 28 years old, 5 feet, 4 inches tall with blue eyes and brown hair.  Her complexion was fair, with a high forehead, oval chin and oval face.

The above attached letter to the US Passport Application, is very difficult to read, but most of the words can be made out:

San Salvador, January 17, 1917
The Honorable
    The Secretary of State
          Washington, D. C.
Sir: -
I have the honor to enclose herewith the emergency
passport application of Miss Frances Mcintire, and one
dollar, United States currency, covering the charge of
the same.
Miss Mcintire is a native born American and her
father, Bartley Mcintire, who has been personally known
at this Legation for some time, is registered as an
American citizen.
     I have the honor ????
          Sir,
      Your obedient servant
          [Signature unreadable]

Enclosures: - Emergency Passport Application
                    of Miss Francis McIntire.
                     One dollar, U. S. Currency.


Source: U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT; Ancestry.com, accessed July 22, 2014.

Patrick and Edward McIntyre/McIntire - San Francisco 1861-1883

The entries have been transcribed from the San Francisco City Directory, compiled by Henry G. Langley and cover the years 1861-1884.  Patrick McIntyre (c1831-1901) homesteaded in Oregon in 1880 and does not appear in the San Francisco directories after 1880.  Of note are other individuals (in various colors) who appear to live at the same/similar addresses as Patrick or are otherwise connected.  The Directory dates often reflect the locations of individuals from the prior year as it took several months to compile directories in the 19th century. The color codes are explained at the bottom of the page.

Of particular note: No Edward McIntyre living in San Francisco can be located in the 1860 U. S. Federal Census. Additionally, no Edward and Ann(ie) McIntyre can be located living in the US in 1860.  No 1860 San Francisco City Directory has been located.

Updated, January 22, 2014
Entries transcribed by Elaine M. Beaudoin, August 2013.  San Francisco City Directory viewed at Allen County Public Library, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.