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Note: Margaret MOLLOY was born and baptised in Meenacharvey, Glencolumbkille, Ireland. Her DOB, April 12, 1887, is recorded on the baptism record dated April 13, 1887. Prior to Feb 2009 it was believed that her DOB was May 1,1886 and since has been changed. Ellis Island, New York Ship Manifest Date of Arrival: May 31, 1908; Ship of Travel: S.S.Columbia ; Port of Departure: Londonderry on May 23, 1908 Name: Maggie Molloy Age at Arrival: 19yr, Gender: Female, Marital Status: Single, Ethnicity: British, Irish Last Place of Residence & Birth Place: Donegal, Ireland Address of nearest relative from coutry of origin: Meeacharvy, Carrick, Donegal Final Destination: Germantown, PA (Philadelphia) Relationship+Name+Address of person joining in the USA: Aunt, Annie Molloy, 121 W. Walnut Lane, Germantown, PA Passage paid for by: Aunt, In possession of $5 dollars, First trip to the USA Margaret came to America in 1908, before World War I and eventually settled in Chicago and worked as a maid and cook for a wealthy family. She met Richard M. Owen who was one of her employers Chauffeurs. Richard & Margaret went on a trip in May 1953 to Ireland, Wales and England. On June 2, 1953, Margaret & Richard saw the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II crowned at a ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London. Long time volunteer for the Red Cross in Chicago, IL. In Aug 1941, Margaret Owen, received an award for her work helping the Red Cross Chicago Chapter make 1-million army bandages (Chicago Daily Tribune "Red Cross Units Make 1million Army Bandages"). In November 1950, Mrs. Margaret Owen, received a certificate of merit from the Red Cross for 10-yrs of service (Chicago Daily Tribune "Red Cross Pays Tribute to Long Time Workers").
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