Genealogy Chat

Hi, Is it at all possible someone could look on the USA census for me.... On the Ellis Island website I have found 2 people who I believe to be relatives.... I'm just wondering if that they went to Ellis Island means they emigrated or were just visiting etc.... anyways these are the two people Arthur Edward Peek (Or just Arthur Peek), born 1878/79 Plymouth in Devon. Joined the Royal Navy and married Lily Mary Ann Metherell in 1901. Travelled to USA in 1924 aged 46, listed as married. 1930 census needed. Harold Pengelly Carah, born 1884 ish, Cornwall or Devon. Travelled to USA in 1909. Listed as single. 1910-1930 census needed. If anyone could look for me, I would be really grateful. Steve

No Arthur, but did find 1930 Harold T Carah Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA abt 1883 England Head Florence L Carah Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA abt 1889 Wife Arthur J Carah Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA abt 1913 Son Joseph King Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA abt 1860 England Father-in-law The 'T' is probably a 'P'. and 1920 Name: Harold P Carah [Harold P Corah] Age: 36 years Estimated birth year: abt 1884 Birthplace: England Race: White Home in 1920: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California Home owned: Rent Sex: Male Marital status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Year of immigration: 1907 Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Mother's Birth Place: England Father's Birth Place: England Image: 1194 Florence L Carah (born England Arthur J Carah (born California) Joseph King (born England) Florence and Joseph emigrated in 1905. Harold was 28 and Florence was 23 when they first married.

Hi, thanks. Only problem with this is, I believe Florence L Carah is his sister.... She travelled to the USA in 1909 too... also single.... anymore details on Florence....? Also isn't there a 1910 cenus at all? Thanks alot for your input, this is giving me some things to ponder over Steve

** California Birth Index, 1905-1995 ** Name: Arthur J Carah Birth Date: 14 Oct 1912 Gender: Male Mother's Maiden Name: King Birth County: Los Angeles ** California Death Index, 1940-1997 ** Name: CARAH, ARTHUR JOSEPH Social Security #: 549105958 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 14 Oct 1912 Birthplace: CALIFORNIA Death Date: 6 Nov 1985 Death Place: LOS ANGELES Mother's Maiden Name: KING Father's Surname: Name: CARAH, FLORENCE L Social Security #: 549098045 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 21 Jun 1888 Birthplace: ENGLAND Death Date: 20 Aug 1962 Death Place: LOS ANGELES Mother's Maiden Name: HOSKINS Father's Surname: Name: CARAH, HAROLD P Social Security #: 549098045 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 27 Jan 1883 Birthplace: OTHER COUNTRY Death Date: 26 Mar 1955 Death Place: ORANGE Mother's Maiden Name: PENGELLY Father's Surname: CARAH Nothing in 1910 for them.

Brilliant.... thanks..... I have recorded your info. Funny how his sister and wife have the same name eh.... can I give you a shout if I need more help? Next I will be trying to add siblings to Arthur. Steve

No siblings for Arthur are listed, sorry. I'm not online all the time, but if you post another thread, I'm sure someone will be able to help with any other ones :)

Here's some info on Florence if it's any use. Surname First name(s) District Vol Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marriages Sep 1887 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEVAN George Newton Abbot 5b 209 .............>HOSKIN Lydia Newton A. 5b 209 .............>KING Joseph Newton A. 5b 209 SHUTE Frances Elizabeth Newton A. 5b 209 1901. Image says Lydia is married. Florence L King abt 1889 Calstock, Cornwall, England Daughter Calstock Cornwall Lydia King abt 1862 North Petherwin, Cornwall, England Head Calstock Cornwall 1891. Florence King abt 1889 Calstock, Cornwall, England Daughter Calstock Cornwall Joseph King abt 1860 Lydford, Devon, England Head Calstock Cornwall Lydia King abt 1862 North Petherwin, Devon, England Wife Calstock Cornwall Address 8 Kelly. Joseph is a Cooper.