Lawrence F. McIntyre, Baptism, 1913

Lawrence Francis McIntyre, oldest son of Thomas and Ellen McIntyre, was baptized on January 19, 1913 at St. Malachy's Church located at 2343 Walnut Street, Chicago, Illinois. His two godparents were Daniel Egan, the husband of Mary McIntyre Egan (Thomas McIntyre's sister) and Annie Rowan.

Lawrence (John) Francis McIntyre, Birth Certificate, 1913

Lawrence McIntyre was named John Francis on his January 2, 1913 birth certificate. The family story is that his father Thomas had two brothers, John and Lawrence. He was initially named for his uncle John, but by the time of his baptism, his name was changed to Lawrence.  It might have had something to do with his Uncle Lawrence being one of his baptismal sponsors.  Lawrence was born at home at 2541 W. Monroe, Chicago. At the time of his birth, his father was a motorman working for the Chicago Surface Line driving a street car.

Larry never knew his name was John on his birth certificate until he tried to get a passport to go to Ireland in 1979. Before he could get a passport in the name of Lawrence, he had to have notorized letters from family members stating that he had always been known as Lawrence Francis.

Thomas McIntyre's Baptismal Entry, 1878

In the Baptismal records of Tourlestrane Church, dedicated to St. Attracta, in the civil parish of Kilmacteige, Co. Sligo, it shows Thomas being baptized on April 14, 1878. The year is in the upper left hand corner and not very visible on this photocopy. His parents, Lawrence McIntyre and Mary Ginty, are listed and it notes he lives in the townland of Lislea. Two sponsors are recorded, James McIntyre and Mary McIntyre. Although I have no knowledge of siblings of Lawrence, his father, it is very possible that James is his brother. Mary could be either James' wife or the sister of Lawrence.

Thomas J. McIntyre, 1910 US Census

The 1910 US Census was recorded on April 27-28, 1910. At that time, Thomas J. and his brother Lawrence J. were boarders in what was probably a boarding house at 2136 Park Avenue, Chicago. Both men already worked for the "Street Car" company, i.e., Chicago Surface Lines; Thomas as a Motorman and Lawrence as a conductor. It shows Thomas immigrating in 1903 and Lawrence in 1904. By 1910, they both state they have been naturalized. Thomas wouldn't marry Ellen until later that year in September.

McIntyre-Walsh Marriage Certificate, 1910

Thomas McIntyre and Helen Walsh applied for a marriage license on September 2, 1910. The certificate states that Thomas and Helen both lived in Chicago and he was 29 and she was 26. In reality, Thomas was 32 and Helen was 28. The bottom of the certificate is filled out by the priest, Rev. Edward F. Rice, who married them on September 4, 1910 at the Nativity of Our Lord Church located at 653 W. 37th Street, Chicago.

McIntyre-Walsh Marriage Church record, 1910

The marriage of Thomas and Helen, September 4, 1910, was entered into the Marriage Register on page 23 of the Nativity of Our Lord Church, Chicago. The priest noted that Thomas was baptized on April 14, 1880 at Tourlestrane Church, Co. Sligo. Although he does not include the exact date, he notes the year '83 as Helen's baptismal year and that she also was baptized at Tourlestrane Church, Co. Sligo. Thomas' parents, Lawrence McIntyre and Mary Ginty, are listed as are Helen Walsh's parent, John Walsh and Bridget Cawley. On the next page, witnesses Lawrence McIntyre, Thomas' brother, and Mary Walsh, a possible relation of Helen, are listed.

Thomas J. McIntyre, Death Certificate, 1939

Thomas died in St. Anne's Hospital on Christmas Eve, 1939 from a cerebral hemorrhage. The onset of the stroke occured a week earlier on December 19. The death certificate notes that he also had hypertension and arteriosclerosis. On this document, his birth day is still April 14, but the year is 1879, one year later than his actual birth. He had retired from his position as a Motorman on the Chicago Surface Line two years prior to his death. The death certificate says that he was employed at the chicago Surface Line (today's CTA) for 34 years. At the time of his death, he was living at 4737 W. Gladys. Thomas was buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois on December 27, 1939.

See also the following posting on this blog for additional information: Thomas and Helen McIntyre, Mt. Carmel Gravestone and Obituaries

Campbell/McIntyre Wedding, 1941

Helen McIntyre, William Campbell to wed Feb 22.
"Miss Helen McIntyre, daughter of Mrs. Helen McIntyre, 4737 Gladys, will become the bride of William J. Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Campbell, 1105 N. Humphrey ave., at 10 o'clock mass on Saturday, Feb. 22, in Resurrection church.  A breakfast for the immediate families will follow at the Oak Park Arms hotel.  The couple will make their home at 35 N. Menard.
The bride-to-be has been feted at three miscellaneous showers.  The first was given by her social club at the home of Mrs. Frank Justus, attended by ten guests; Mrs. Lawrence McIntyre opened her home to twenty, and Mrs. Walter Buescher, sister of the groom and Miss Mary McLouglin entertained thirty at the Buescher home.  Miss McIntyre attended Resurrection grammar and Austin high school, and Mr. Campbell, Presentation and St. Mel high school."  The Garfieldian, Thursday, February 13, 1941, page 3.

Also included in this photo are Pat's brother Thomas J. McIntyre and her sister Blanche McIntyre Elliott.

McIntyre Passport Application, 1923

Thomas and Ellen McIntyre and their five children, Mary, Lawrence, Blanche, Catherine (sic) and Thomas applied for a US passport on June 12, 1923.  Fr. Tom McIntyre tells that Thomas Sr. had had a stroke and going to Ireland with its climate was suggested to aid in his recovery. They left New York on June 30 and returned to the U.S.A., entering at Ellis Island, on September 8, 1923.