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Sarah Jane Carr
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Sarah Jane Carr (1859-1950) was a migrant from Ireland to the United States around 1884 or 1885. She worked as an indentured maid with her sister and a cousin in a rooming house in New York City, possibly in Brooklyn. Her husband died in 1905 from septicemia, and she remained a widow for the next 45 years, she never remarried. (b. November 13, 1859; Hollygrove, Killeroran, County Galway Ireland - d. January 28, 1950; 61 Clendenny Avenue, Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA)

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Norton (1950 January 31)

Her death. "Suddenly on Saturday, January 28, 1950 at the residence, 61 Clendenny Avenue, Sarah Jane Norton (nee Carr), beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Norton, and the late Katherine Langan; loving sister of Mrs. Katherine Kennedy and James Carr; also survived by six grandchildren."

A Pleasant Evening (1913 May 1)

The Unique Sewing Circle club. "A pleasant evening was enjoyed by about fifty Wednesday last at the home of Miss Mae Morgan, 160 Jackson Avenue, when the Unique Sewing Circle entertained. Supper was served at 8 o'clock. Streamers, and other decorations were in the dining room. … Among those present were … Mrs. Owen McLaughlin, Mrs. Routh, Mrs. Norton, Misses Catherine Gelchion, Mae Morgan, Bertha Lauer, Winifred Gelchion, … Catherine Norton, … James Norton … Thomas Norton …"

Norton (1905 October 10)

Death of her husband. "On Monday, October 9, 1905, Patrick, beloved husband of Sarah Norton. Relatives and friends are requested to attend his funeral from his late residence, 554 Grove Street, on Wednesday at 9 a.m.; thence to St. Lucy's Church, where a high mass of requiem will be offered."

Norton (1898 July 27)

Death of her daughter. "On Tuesday, July 26, 1898, Mary, daughter of Patrick and Sarah Norton, aged 7 months. Funeral on Thursday, July 28, at 2 p.m. from parents' residence, 101 Bright Street."

Marriage certificate (1890 April 13)

"Full Maiden Name of Wife: Sarah Carr; Place of Residence: 65 Avenue E, Jersey City, New Jersey; Age: 26 years, 1 month; Number of her Marriage: first; Country of Birth: Ireland; Name of Father: Thomas Carr; Maiden Name of Mother: Bridget Conboy."

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