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MOVING BEYOND "RAGS TO RICHES"

Lucy McShane, acct. 612

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Deposit ledger from the EISB

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Test book from the EISB

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The New York Herald; see column 5

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Lucy McShane mentioned in NY Spectator

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Lucy McShane mentioned in NY Tribune

Additional Information on Lucy McShane:

All 6 accts opened May 6, 1850, deposit of $65.71

Above article describes building collapse, gives names, addresses, ages of those killed (all b. Ire), husbands of the above depositors.

610 Hourigan, Mary--husband John Hourigan, 72 Oliver st., age 35y

611 Hayes, Joanna--husband John Hayes, 16 Front st, age 28y

612 McShane, Lucy--husband Edward McShane, 64 Cherry st., age 20y

613 Pratt, Bridget--husband William Pratt, 16 Front st., age 22y

614 Larvey, Catherine--husband John Lavery, 84 Oliver st., age 25y

615 Barry, Susan--husband Patrick Barry, 16 Cherry st., age 27y

Lucy McShane, acct. 612