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Edward McTaggart of Bomackatall, farmer, born 1840 or 1841. Son of Michael McTaggart who was deceased in 1865.
Married Margaret McBrearty (born about 1841 or 1842, of Cornavarra, daughter of William McBrearty who was alive at the time of the wedding.)
Married Langfield Chapel Feb 22, 1865. marriage certificate
1901 census: Francis, Margaret, and Mary Ellen at home. Arthur and Thomas elsewhere in Tyrone in 1901.
1911 census: in Bomackatall Lower 11 children, 7 alive. No children at home, but Maggie Jane Taggart, Francis' child, 6 years old, at home.

1. Ellen March 4, 1866 Cornaran Langfield Chapel baptism record
2. Michael Jan 5, 1868 Derarce Langfield Chapel baptism record
- Dec 2, 1916 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 314 E 94 St, New York City, Laborer in Gasworks death certificate
Emigrated to New York City May 20, 1889?
Nov 9, 1892 Declaration of Intention to Naturalize, Supreme Court of New York City, living at 220 E 95 St.
June 1, 1905: Naturalized Supreme Court of New York, laborer living at 216 E 95 St, US Passport #344885.
Married Catherine McKenna from Carrick daughter of Patrick and Mary McKenna (June 6, 1879 Cooil - May 23, 1943 278-84 St, Brooklyn at address 6 years. Inoperable cancer of breast and chest since 1941, celuonic myocarditis since 1940, secondary anemia since 1940. Catherine emigrated 1893 to New York City. Buried in Calvary May 26. death certificate)
June 1, 1903: Lived at 216 E 95 St.
1905 New York State Census: Michael 35, citizen, Hostler, 14 years in US; Catherine 22, 12 years in US, Margaret 3, daughter 3, Michael McKenna 31, Boarder, Laborer, 2 years in US. Living at 216 E 95 St.
Brought his sister Mary Ellen from Derry July 30, 1910 to New York City August 8, 1910 on vessel Furnessia to his home 1809 Second Ave.
1910 US Census: daughter at home, janitor, married 8 years. 1 child born alive, 1 alive. Daughter Margaret is 7, and brother-in-law Andrew McKenna, 26, conductor for car company, immigrated 1904, and sister-in-law Bridget McKenna 36, laundress for laundry. Living at 1809 Second Ave.
Aug 1910 living at 1809 Second Ave.
Sept 1913: living at 1728 Second Ave, laborer.
Dec 1916: Living at 314 E 94 St when Michael died.
1920 US Census: Catherine living at 314 E 94 St, NYC. Daughter Mary M. is a stenographer in a factory. And brother-in-law Arthur Taggart 35, a driver for Milk Company, and sister Bridget 42, a private laundress.
1925 New York State Census: Living at 314 E 94 St. Catherine in US 30 years, age 53. Naturalized by "his papers". Daughter Margaret a stenographer.
1927: Catherine visited Tyrone with daughter Mary and Kate McGay. Returned from Derry Oct 22 to NYC Oct 30, 1927 on vessel Caledonia to 314 E 94 St.
1930 US Census: Catherine "Taghart" Living at 450 72 St (between Fourth and Fifth Avenues), Brooklyn. Daughter Mary at home, a stenographer in office (Hoffman Manufacturing). And her brother Andrew McKenna, a salesman for milk company (Bordens). And Sadie Ferris 23, a niece, and John J. Ferris, born Sept 22, 1911, a nephew.
(Both Sadie (Sarah) and John J. emigrated 1930 on the Cameronia sailing from Derry in Feb to New York March 5, 1930. Sarah was a nurse, John a shop assistant. Their father was Patrick Ferris of Carrick. Their fare was paid for and they were going to their uncle, Andrew McKenna, 450 72 St, Brooklyn. John James Ferris was born Sept 22, 1922, son of Patrick & Ellen McCanney of Carrick. Birth record John was drafted July 15, 1942 army # 32 406 205. He was outside US Nov 24, 1942 - Oct 10, 1945. Honorable discharge Oct 22, 1945.
John was a bus driver. His wife was Phillis born July 26, 1925 from Essex, England. They were married on July 19, 1945 in Saffron England.
John was naturalized May 5, 1946 living at 278-84 St, Brooklyn. Witnesses:
  • Owen Sheridan 61-39 37 St, Astoria, Queens, groundsman.
  • Francis McKenna 75 Montague St, Brooklyn, fireman.
One daughter: a. Margaret Mary (Mary) March 30, 1903 living at 215 E 95 St. No previous children, one child now living. Father is stableman. birth record - Dec 1986 Florence Nightingale Nursing Home, 1760 Third Ave, NY 10028.
3. Charles Taggart Aug 30, 1870 Bomackatall Langfield chapel baptismal record or Sept 6, 1870 birth certificate
Emigrated from Glasgow to New York City Feb 10, 1892?
Declaration of intention to naturalize Jan 17, 1935 living at 168 E 82 St, New York City. Retired.
Petition for naturalization Feb 11, 1937 living at 168 E 82 St, New York City. Retired.
Naturalized May 24, 1937 US District Court, Southern District of NY #4211499.
Married Margaret McVeigh on May 14, 1905 in St. Anne's Church, 110 E 12th St marriage certificate (Margaret Oct 17, 1872 Marrock Langfield chapel baptismal record or Oct 31, 1872 birth certificate
- Sept 2, 1958 New York City.
May 7, 1892: Uncle Dan McVeigh brought her to NY from Queenstown on vessel City of Berlin with her sister Bridget.
1900 US Census: Margaret was cook for W.H. Lane, 74 Exchange Place Lane, Narragansett RI.
Declaration of intention to naturalize Nov 22, 1934 housewife. Petition for naturalization Jan 12, 1937
Naturalized April 19, 1937 US District Court, Southern District of NY #201048.)
1905 NY State Census: watchman, lived at 334 W 17 St
1910 US Census: wagon driver for general stores, 338 W 17 St, 3 oldest children at home
1920 US Census: driver, 287 Tenth Ave, all 4 children at home
1927-1930: 337 W 17 St
1930 US Census: 337 W 17 St, stableman for stable, Kathleen, Rose, Edward at home.
Dec 9, 1933-1937: 168 E 82 St
at other times lived at: 191 E 82 St and 1484 Third Ave.
All 4 children baptized in St. Bernard's Church where Charles was an usher. When St. Columba's opened, the children attended St. Columba's school:
  1. Kathleen Agnes
  2. Margaret Mary
  3. Rose Ann
  4. Edward Joseph
4. James Nov 18, 1872 Bomackatall birth certificate Married Margaret Ann O'Neill daughter of Hugh May 9, 1897 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel, Omagh.
Both lived in Ballygowens.
Witnesses: H. O'Neill, Bridget Wallace marriage certificate.
1901 Census of Ireland: James 25 and Maggie Ann 23 with daughter Agnes 2 and Maggie Ann's parents Hugh & Ann O'Neil. Ann is from Co Derry.
They are living in Kilmore, Drumragh parish.
3 sons and 1 daughter:
a. Agnes June 10, 1898 Kevlin Road, Omagh.
Emigrated from Derry Oct 4 to NY Oct 12, 1913 on Cameronia, going to uncle Michael Taggart, 1728 Second Ave.
b. Willie T.
c. Lawrence
d. John - married Peggy McSorley
5. Francis (Frank) Jan 6, 1875 Derurce Langfield Chapel Baptism record - May 31, 1963 Tombstone
Frank, Mary, Maggie, and Molly are buried in Drumragh cemetery near St Mary's Church.
Married Mary Corosey (Corry) 1867-Apr 16, 1959 Tombstone
Married Oct 29, 1903 Langfield
1911 Census of Ireland: 3 children, 3 alive, two youngest at home (oldest with grandparents).
a. Margaret Jane (Maggie) Aug 4, 1904 Bomackatall Langfield Chapel Baptismal records, birth records - Mar 25, 1996 Tombstone.
b. Mary Ellen (Molly) Jan 20, 1906 Bomacatall birth records - Jan 21, 1990 Langfield Chapel death records, Tombstone
- never married.
c. Kathleen May 7, 1908 Bomackatall birth records - Married and moved to England.
6. Margaret May 10, 1877 Bomackatall Langfield Chapel Baptism records or July 14, 1877 birth records - fourth quarter of 1910 index to deaths - seamstress.
7. Edward July 27, 1879 Bomackatall Langfield Chapel Baptism records or Aug 15, 1879 birth records - Mar 7, 1892 Bomackatall Langfield Chapel death records
8. Catherine July 1881 Bomackatall Langfield Chapel Baptism records - third quarter of 1881 index to deaths.
9. Arthur July 30, 1882 Bomacatall Langfield Chapel Baptism records - Oct 18, 1960 Corraheskin, Dromore Tombstone
1901 Census of Ireland: farm servant of Caldwells in Bomackatall Lower.
Emigrated on vessel Astoria from Glasgow to NY May 21 - June 1, 1903. Lived in Brooklyn with Michael.
1905 NY State Census: living with his brother Charles and Margaret at 334 W 17 St
Oct 4, 1907: Declaration of Intention to Naturalize, 334 W 17 St, driver.
Mar 31, 1910: Petition for Naturlization, 509 Tenth Ave, driver
Sept 20, 1910: Naturalized #163091 Southern District Court of New York
Aug 2, 1919: Applies for passport to sail to Ireland on Aug 30, 1919 on a Cunard Line ship to settle estate, residence: 384 Eighth Ave, salesman
1920 US Census: 314 E 94 St with Catherine Taggart, driver for milk Co.
Worked for Borden's in NY. Returned to Ireland (Corrasheskin)
Married Susanna McCanney (Susan McKenna) from Slavin, daughter of John (deceased) on Sept 6, 1922 Langfield Chapel
Witnesses: Arthur McElhill, Cassie McCanney marriage records
Susanna died May 24, 1978 Dromore Tombstone
5 sons and 5 daughters
10. Thomas Dec 16, 1883 Bomacatall Langfield Chapel baptism records - May 1956 Buried in Calvary Cemetery NY May 26, 1956
1901 Census of Ireland: farm servant of Bartons in Bomackatall Upper
Emigrated on vessel Caledonia from Glasgow to NY Sept 20-30, 1907
Declaration of Intention Oct 23, 1907, 334 W 17 St, laborer, Supreme Court of State of NY
Petition for Naturalization: Sept 4, 1913, 334 W 17 St, laborer
Naturalized Dec 15, 1914 #530637 Supreme Court of the State of NY, First Judicial District, NY County
June 1, 1903: Lived at 216 E 95 St
1908-1909: stayed in 334 W 17 St while Charles Taggart was in Ireland
Married Jenny Laughrey (1886 Ireland - Mar 26, 1926 living at 209 E 74 St, cause of death: puerperal septicemia.
In NY 22 years, daughter of John Laughary and Lydia Crawford, buried in Calvary Mar 29, 1926. death certificate)
Married Aug 6, 1911 Holy Trinity Church, 216 W 83 St. Jennie lived at 440 West End Ave.
Witnesses: Arthur Taggart, Mary Curran marriage certificate. Oct 1927: Lived at 334 W 17 St.
1910 US Census: Lived at 225 E 95 St, driver of milk wagon.
1911: 1823 Second Ave, conductor
1915 NY State Census: 425 Tenth Ave, pressman, with wife Jennie, brother Arthur, son Edward, and Henry McQuade 25, a RR inspector
1917 New York City Directory: 425 Tenth Ave, machinist
1920 US Census: 209 E. 74 St, NYC Engineer, 4 oldest children at home.
1925 NY State Census: 209 E 74 St, Plaster helper, Naturlaized Southern District of NY 1914, 6 oldest children at home.
1927-1932: 437 W 30 St, except 1930 census.
Children except John in Drumgoogle Home in Staten Island after mother died.
1930 US Census: Thomas, Joseph, and Michael in Mission of the Immaculate Virgin, Boys Home, a Mt Loretto Institution.
Mary and Rita in Mission of the Immaculate Virgin, St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, a Mt Loretto Institution.
5 sons, 2 girls
11. Mary Ellen Oct 6, 1887 Bomackatall - Oct 17, 1981 Langfield Chapel death records, Tombstone
Emigrated from Derry to NY Aug 8, 1910.
1920 US Census: Mary Ellen is servant of Margaret & Howard Roche, 244 Pelhamdale Ave, Pelham Village, Westchester NY. Also worked for: E. D. Biggins.
Married July 20, 1921 Langfield Chapel to Edward McNabb (died Oct 24, 1975, son of Charles (1849 Carrickamulkin, baptized Langfield Chapel 1849 - Dec 31, 1934 Carcinoma of duodenum, exhaustion, Bomackatall death records) and Sarah (died July 1899), grandson of Edward McNabb of Bomacatall and Catherine McAleer who maried in 1846 pension application)
1911 Census of Ireland: Charles McNabb 65, widower, in Bomackatall Lower with Maggie 19, Edward 17, and Sarah 14
3 sons