Mary McIntyre Egan applied for a passport in 1923 to travel with her brother, Thomas J., and his family so they could all visit Mary and Thomas' parents in Ireland.The text of the document reads:
I, Mary Egan, a naturalized and Loyal Citizen of the United States, hereby apply to the Department of State, at Washington, for a passport. Married Sept. 6, 1914.
I solemnly swear that I was born at Aclare, Co. Sligo, Ireland on or about the first day of August, 1886; that my husband, Daniel J. Egan was born in Ireland that he emigrated to the United States, sailing on board the Etruria from Queenstown, Ireland on or about December 1st, 1906; that he resided 16 1/2 years, uninterruptedly, in the United States, from 1906 to 1923 at Chicago, Ill.; that he was naturalized as a citizen of the United States before the Circuit Court of Chicago at Ill. Cook County, on 29 August, 1912 as shown by the accompanying Certificate of Naturalization; that I am the wife of the person described in said Certificate; that I have resided in the United States uninterruptedly, for 14 1/2 years, from 1908 to 1923, at Chicago, Ill.; that I am domiciled in the United States, my permanent residence being at 3722 Emerald ave, Chicago in the State of Illinois, where I follow the occupation of House Wife. My last passport was obtained from (None).
I am about to go abroad temporarily; and intend to return to the United States within four months with the purpose of residing and performing the duties of citizenship therein; and that I desire a passport for use in visiting the countries hereinafter named for the following purpose:
Name of Country: Ireland Object of visit: Visit Parents
The passport was issued June 18, 1923.
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