1930 U.S. Federal Census entry for son Michael Edwin says both his parents were born in the Irish Free State and another year says Ire-Eng.
Michael's immigration to U.S.: 24 Sept 1847
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Cordwainer or Shoemaker
Ship Name: JOHN R SKIDDY
Birth Year (Estimated): 1825
Departure Port: LIVERPOOL
Literacy: Unknown
Residence Place:
Destination Place: USA
Transit or Travel Compartment: Steerage
Affiliate Manifest ID: 2554
"United States Famine Irish Passenger Index, 1846-1851," index, FamilySearch https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KDXX-XT9 : accessed 04 May 2014), Michael Harrison, 24 Sep 1847; citing Famine Irish Passenger Record Data File (FIPAS), 1846-1851, ARC identifier 569666; Ship JOHN R SKIDDY, departed from LIVERPOOL, arrived in New York City, New York, New York, United States, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.
Catherine Dooley and Michael, came to New York City and were married there. Based on their first child (Daniel's) age and birthplace Catherine and Michael must have been married before 1850. They were living in NYC at that time. Church of Nativity records show a possible marriage on 3 Dec 1848.
In 1880 Michael's shoemaking business is reported on the 1880 Non-Population Schedule for East Fishkill, NY He had $200 in capital invested; $300 in raw materials; and $800 in product. He reported working 10 hours a day year-round. [Census Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fishkill, Dutchess, New York; Archive Collection Number: I10; Roll: 86; Page: 326; Line: 01; Schedule Type: Industry.]
| Additional Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1824 (circa) | VIEW SOURCE |
| Date of Death | 11th Nov 1886 | VIEW SOURCE |
| Father (First Name/s and Surname) | Daniel Harrison | |
| Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) | Mary Raftry | |