Mary Ellen TRACY-1845- Ireland>NF>CA>OR
I am searching information on Mary Ellen TRACY, born 11 May 1845 in Ireland, died 23 Jan 1904 in Douglas County, OR. In CA she married William H. WOODIN born 4 Mar 1832, died 8 Oct 1874 in Coos County, OR. They had 6 children:
1. Mary Elizabeth WOODIN was born 20 Dec 1862 in Knights Ferry, CA; died 28 Jul 1922 in Lookingglass, OR; married George Edwin MATTHEWS.
2. Frank Martin WOODIN was born May 1864; died 2 Sep 1889.
3. Walter James WOODIN was born Jan 1866; died 28 Jul 1887.
4. Arthur H. WOODIN was born 3 Apr 1871; died 25 Oct 1923; married Addie BEASLEY.
5. Hattie WOODIN was born 1872; died 10 Aug 1892; married Al NORMAN.
6. William Custer Tracy WOODIN was born Nov 1873; died 25 May 1890.
The story has been passed down that Mary Ellen TRACY left Ireland alone at the age of 16. She first landed in New Foundland, Canada, although this has not been confirmed. The story continues that she migrated by ship to California via Cape Horn.
Any help would be coveted.
Thanks and GOD Bless,
Dave