Utah
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Sent: Saturday, September 11, 1999 11:43 AM
Subject: [KELLEY-L] Utah Silver Mines
My g-grandfather, PATRICK KELLY, and at least two of his brothers,
DENIS and
JOHN emigrated from Co. Kerry, Ireland, in 1879.
Family lore has it that they went to work in the silver mines in Utah. I
have
Patrick's citizenship intent , dated 1861, and his citizenship
certificate,
dated 1866, (Patrick also bought a farm in Massachusetts in 1886) both
from
Summit Co., Utah, so I assume family lore is correct. I have found a small
amount of info on the silver mines that were active during that time.
My questions are: Does anyone know of solicitations that may have gone out
to
young Irish men to attract them to work in these silver mines? Does anyone
know of publications that may lend info on silver mining during this
period?
Would anyone know of what port they generally might have arrived in to
work
in Utah in 1879? I know this year of arrival, but don't know where to
begin
to look for a port of arrival. I find it curious that Pat &
Denis ended up
in Massachusetts after their 5 or 6 year stint in Utah, and John ended up
in
Chicago.
Any and all help with these questions is much appreciated. Thank you!
Patsy