I've been putting on WeRelate information on two Mclaughlin families in Brooklyn that I am sure must be related. One family is that of Hugh "Boss" McLaughlin, a Brooklyn politico of the second half of the nineteenth century. The other, to which I know I am related, is the family of Henry McLaughlin, one of whose descendants was George Vincent McLaughlin, a banker, who was Police Commissioner of NYC for a short while under Mayor Walker. I am hoping that someone can make a connection.
I also added some information about the Kilcommons family. I had been told that Mary Kilcommons, who was born in Jersey City in 1903, had married a Weinberg. Using the SSDI, I found that she married Gilbert Whinberg.
I am hoping that more people start using WeRelate so that mistakes can be corrected easily. I am annoyed when I see a pedigree on Ancestry.com with a child born before the supposed parent, and the most you can do is put a post-it noting that fact.
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Hi Augustine-
ReplyDeleteI have recently started researching my family history and found that I am also related to George Vincent McLaughlin. He was my grandfather's (Francis X McLaughlin)1st cousin. My great grandfather was Bernard J McLaughlin. I would be very happy to learn anything about George, Henry, and any other ancestors along that line. I don't know anything yet about Hugh McLaughlin but will be happy to share as info is uncovered...
Best Regards-
Terrence McLaughlin
Hi. Terrence,
ReplyDeleteI am only now seeing your comment. I would love to compare trees. Pretty much all of the information I have I have posted on WeRelate.org. I am still trying to se if there ia any connection ot "Boss" McLaughlin.