Thomas Woods/Ellen Kelly NY to ILL 1870s
I am looking for the lineage of Thomas Woods, born July 4, 1840, NYC,NY. He Married Ellen J. Kelly (b. Nov 21, 18444) in NY, had three children, then moved to Illinois, in the LaSalle County Area in about 1873, or 1874, and had 6 more children.
Their Children are:
John1865~1875
Frank1868~1885
Mary1871~m. George Mann
Ellena1874~m. ? Nash
Edward1876~1948 m. Cora Vardaman
William1878~1965 m. Mary Callahan
*"Female"1881~m. William Starkey
Margaret 1885~m. Edward Arrington
Sarah1887~1973 m. George Roe
The female is only known about because of the obituary of Thomas J. Woods, listed as Mrs. William Starkey, of East Kelso, WA.
All the others were previously known about.
All the others were previously known about.
Thomas was living in New York City in the 1870 Census. In Crotty, Illinois in the 1880 Census. In Illinois in the 1900 Census. and Harvey, Illinois in the 1920 Census with his daughter Mary.
I have not yet found him in the 1860, or 1850 censuses in New York.
I have not yet found him in the 1860, or 1850 censuses in New York.
I wish to find out his parents names, They are not listed on his death Certificate. and I have not found his birth or marriage records.
I wish to find out his parents names, They are not listed on his death Certificate. and I have not found his birth or marriage records.If anyone could help me find his parents names, I would be pleased.
If anyone could help me find his parents names, I would be pleased.~Stephen