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Matthew Mcalerney 1889 - 1981

Matthew Mcalerney of Seattle, King County, Washington was born on February 12, 1889, and died at age 92 years old in May 1981.

Matthew Mcalerney
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Seattle, King County, Washington 98119
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  • Introduction

    My Grandfather Matthew McAlerney immigrated to the Unites States through Canada in 1911 when he was 22 years old. He came to the Pacific Northwest, Seattle & worked on the railroad. In October 1916, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Kempson, who immigrated (escaped) from Ireland in late April 1916, after participating in the 1916 Uprising in Dublin Ireland. England had put a “price on her head”. My Grandparents were married in Seattle Washington at St. Joseph Catholic Church in February, 1917. Their first born, Alice Georgina was born on December 25, 1917. They subsequently had 6 more children, Kathleen, Matthew, Jr., James, Elizabeth, Margaret & John. My Grandfather died on May 9, 1981. My Grandmather, Elizabeth “Lily” Ann Kempson McAlerney was born 01/17/1897 in Dublin Ireland & died in Seattle, Washington on February 22, 1996. My Grandparents became U.S. citizens, shortly after they each arrived in the United States, while they always loved Ireland & both believed in a “UNITED IRELAND”, they considered themselves “Americans, citizens of the greatest country on this earth. They believed in what the U.S. stands for…independence of equality. Besides passing on our Catholic Faith, they always encouraged us to “vote…it is your right & it is your duty”. I treasure the faith, compassion, work ethic & example they “left” us. They were married for 64 years!
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    1889

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    February 12, 1889
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Irish - Ireland

  • Early Life & Education

    I believe my Grandfather went to grade school in County Down, Ireland & at about the age of 12-14 years old was sent to live with his grandparents & help care for the sheep farm. An uncle, Neil Murray who had immigrated earlier, sponsored by Grandfather when he immigrated from Northern Ireland to the United States in 1911. He worked on the railroad in Seattle Washington where he received a pension when he retired. In order to qualify for Social Security, Grandpa Matt went to work for Boeing Company in the maintenance Department for about 5 years…qualifying for Social Security.

  • Professional Career

    Grandpa McAlerney worked & retired from the railroad, I think, the Northern Pacific Railroad. After his railroad retirement, he worked in the maintenance department at the Boeing Company for about 5 years to qualify for Social Security.

  • Personal Life & Family

    St. Ann Catholic Church, Seattle Washington
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    May 1981
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In 1889, in the year that Matthew Mcalerney was born, on February 22nd, President Cleveland signed a bill allowing North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington to become states. North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states on November 2nd, Montana became the 41st state on November 8th, and Washington became the 42nd state on November 11th.
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In 1895, he was only 6 years old when on September 3rd, in Latrobe, PA, the first professional football game was played. The game was between the Latrobe YMCA and the Jeannette Athletic Club. Latrobe won 12 - 0.
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