Irish in Michigan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Michael Magee, Detroit

Eamann — 13 Nov 2008 11:50:48 GMT

Hello!

Does anyone have records on a Michael Magee from Belfast (°1896) who emigrated to Michigan in the 1920's, worked in Ford's, married a lady called Janet ..., had at least two children, George (°1934?) and Brian. I have found a grave which could very well be his in "Grand Lawn Cemetry", Wayne county, Michigan, which gives 1954 as his date of death.

Can anyone tell if it is possible to find worker records at Ford's Motorworks?

Thanks for any help you can give me!

Eamann O Ruairc (Brussels and Belfast)

Wilbur and Dougherty, Saginaw Michigan mid 1800s

denorton — 17 Aug 2008 3:24:51 GMT

Henry Charles Wilbur, b. 30 Oct 1811 in Brighton, Monroe County NY married Fannie Dougherty b. 15 May 1819 in Ireland. Daughter Mary Ann Wilbur b. 14 Aug 1847 in Michigan. Mary Ann married David Ross of Taymouth Township in 1866. I am looking for parentage of Fannie Doughtery and Henry Wilbur. Also any other information on both the Wilburs and the Doughertys. I have some information to share.
Dennis Norton denorton@nortondeveloment.com

CARROLL

murjef — 19 Aug 2008 11:21:13 GMT

Searching for descendants of COLUMBUS CAROLL born 1877 in Co Louth, Ireland, son of Patrick Carroll and Alice Murtagh. Believed to have emigrated to U.S. around 1921. May have settled in Mitchigan. Sons served in WW2. Any information would be appreciated

CONNOR and MERCER/County Antrim/Ontario/Michigan

cbaldi38 — 29 Jul 2008 4:38:46 GMT

Searching for information on William S. CONNOR family who lived in Newaygo County from about 1873 until about 1878. William's father, Charles W. CONNOR believed to have come to Ontario, Canada from County Antrim, Ireland in about 1830. They lived in a small town called Banner, Ontario.

About 1878 or 1879 the family removed to Fairfax County, VA. They traveled with the MERCER family who were related through William CONNOR's wife Emeline MERCER. Emeline's parents, Jordan and Martha MERCER, Emeline's brothers, Edward and Walter and Edward's family, wife Emma and child Charles MERCER.

DALY in Barry MI

pdz991 — 30 Jul 2007 11:00:41 GMT

Looking for any death information for, James R. Daly and Rhoda Holcomb Daly. The migrated to MI from OH, ca 1864.
James last appears on the 1920 Census. Rhoda last appears on the 1900 Census.
Thank you,
Patricia

Looking for O'Connors in the Dearborn/Saginaw/Plymoth areas

dawn13675 — 27 Feb 2006 1:24:35 GMT

My paternal grandfather was (so rumor has it) born in 1886 Dearborn MI. His name was Charles Frederick O'Connor. He was a boiler maker and welder and was married twice. First wife born him a son (charley) and daughter (?) first sife committed suicide. Had a sister named Mae sp? or May that had a farm in Plymoth MI . This is all that is known and I'm looking to find out more about him and is family. Any wisdom or information is greatly appriciated. Thanks!!

Patrick Murphy

SherriSeymour — 5 Mar 2008 1:18:34 GMT

Patrick Murphy immigrated to Calumet, Michigan and I am looking for more information. His wifes name may have been Ellen Sullivan

Fenian Brotherhood in Michigan

William Morris — 17 Feb 2005 7:49:36 GMT

Does anyone have any information on where the nine "circles" of the Fenian Brotherhood were located in Michigan?

Munley family members in Michigan

marilynwilliams3358 — 9 Jan 2007 10:59:50 GMT

I am looking for Munley family who settled in Michigan. The ancestry information begins when they arrived, but I would like to have information on those lines that extended back into Ireland. I see many Munleys in PA and would be interested to know if they all stemmed from the same origins. Anybody know?

Detroit Fireman

sharonturnas — 2 Mar 2006 1:05:58 GMT

Looking for information on William O'Brien a Detroit fireman pipeman with flying squadron No. 1
Died May 29, 1919.
Does anyone have any information on how to find more information on deaths in the line of duty.
thanks for any help
sharon

BARNES, Edward - Detroit area

jamtonge — 21 Jul 2007 12:59:44 GMT

Looking for info on the Edward Barnes family who lived at 11521 John R., Detroit, Michigan in 1922. Edward married Margaret Catherine "Kate" O'Leary in 1899. Kate was born 1872 in McGillivray Twp., Ontario, Canada. I have only found one child, so far: Mary
Many thanks

STOVER, Mary - Detroit, Michigan

jamtonge — 21 Jul 2007 12:55:35 GMT

Looking for information on Mary O'Leary-Stover. Mary was born in 1862 in McGillivray Twp., Ontario, Canada. She married Mr. Stover.
Many thanks

O'Leary / Leary , Patrick - Detroit, Michigan 1900

jamtonge — 21 Jul 2007 12:52:59 GMT

Looking for information on Patrick O'Leary, born in McGillivray Twp., Ontario Mar. 1870. Patrick is believed to have died about 1914.

CALLGHAN, Frank - Detroit, Michigan

jamtonge — 21 Jul 2007 12:48:27 GMT

Looking for information on Francis "Frank" Callaghan, born 1878 in Adelaide Twp., Ontario. He married Elizabeth Unknown, moved to Minnesota and then to the Detroit area. He died in 1951. His children: James F. Callaghan & June Callaghan-Shull.
Many thanks

COMISKEY, Michael - Pontiac, Michigan 1880

jamtonge — 21 Jul 2007 12:44:51 GMT

I am looking for information on Michael E. Comiskey (1850-1895), his wife Mary A. Creeland and their children: Elizabeth/Grace, Charles E. (married Amelia Lang), Mary Maude (married Joe Donnelly), John F., Irene, Raymond, Michael, Frederick (married Gertrude Slavin), Aloysius & Carl.
Michael died in 1895 at Locust Street, Detroit, Michigan.
Many thanks

Subject: BLAIR Society Genealogical Convention - Lansing MI

jab0011 — 20 May 2007 3:53:09 GMT

The Blair Society for Genealogical Research will hold it's convention in Lansing MI on June 23rd. For details see:
http://blairsociety.org/convention.htm

All are welcome to join us.

John
______________________________
John A. Blair
Goffstown NH
BSGR WebMaster
BLAIR-SOCIETY Listmaster
mailto:jablair@blairsociety.org
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kelly, walsh, o'donnell, collins, burns, fitzgerald and glass from Ontario to Detroit

rg1hipchic — 11 Apr 2007 8:09:46 GMT

Hi , I have recently learned of new connections to my family tree.
It starts in Canada, with James Kelly (Kelley) and Susan Walsh, having a son named Kyran Kelly (mispelled as Ryan and Kytan in 1871 census and 1879 mariage records). Family name was also misspelled as Kelley in the 1881 census.
Kyran Kelly born about 1852, he married Adelia B. Collins on Nov. 26, 1879 in Ontario.
She was the daughter of John Collins and Margaret Burns (misspelled as Margret in 1881 census)She was born abt.1860.
Their son Frederick Kyran Kelly was born in Peck, Michigan on June 9,1984. He married Marguerite Catherine O'Donnell on October 7, 1916 in Wayne County, Michigan.
Marguerite O'Donnell was born on February 22, 1891, she was the daughter of James Henry O'Donnell and Margaret Glass. James Henry O'Donnell (2) was the son of James Henry O'Donnell (1) and Johanna Fitzgerald (Hannah in the 1880 Census).
Margaret Glass was the daughter of John (Eugene) Glass and Catharine (?). She had a brother named Daniel , Both Father John and son Daniel were in the Shoe Retail business.
Areas of Ontario were Perth North, Stratford and Middlesex. Areas of Michigan are Wayne County, Detroit and some of the Glass family ere in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County. Also some of the Daniel E. Glass family moved to Buffalo, New York
I am hoping someone may recognize some of the surnames and help me gather information on the siblings of all names listed above or more marriage information.
Thank You, Rose Oyer Gauthier

Looking for Charles Carey and his mother Mary or Mae Koolin or Coolin

Dianerowles56 — 5 Mar 2007 2:12:39 GMT

I am trying to find any information regarding Mae Coolin (Koolin)Carey and her son Charles Carey. Both emigrated to Idaho via the Great Northern Railroad sometime in the 1890's. They are reportedly from Michigan and Ireland. Any information would be helpful.

Hayes in Michigan

OPTOMETRIC — 9 Sep 2006 9:47:25 GMT

kevin walsh

jbc — 26 Jul 2006 2:46:20 GMT

looking for a kevin walsh who may live in michigan, i met him in new orleans, and he was with his brothers, he may work at or around a lighthouse or he may have gone back to ireland-can anyone help me???

Moore's and O'Moore's from County Clare

Anasya — 18 Apr 2006 3:53:26 GMT

Is anyone familiar with the Moore's and O'Moore's from Kilrush, Clare?

I know some of the family has moved to Clare County Michigan.

Dan Daly or Dailey (b. 1872 Ireland d. abt 1950 in Detroit, MI)

Lori Hefner — 11 Mar 2006 12:46:55 GMT

Dear Fellow Researchers:

I am searching for Dan Dailey or possibly Dan J. Dailey. He was born in aAbout 1872 in Cavan County, Ireland. I found him in the 1910, 1920, and 1930 US Fed Census for Michigan, Ingham, Lansing. He was married to Anna Ziegler, daughter of Gottlieb and Elizabeth Barley. Anna was born in 1869 in Michigan and died in 1905.

Dan's and Anna's children are Florence Ann Dailey (b. 1896 in Lansing, MI d. 1972 in San Mateo County, California). Hugh Daily was born 1903 in Lansing MI and died of TB in Arizona at a sanitarian possibly.

I am looking for Dan's death record, his father, mother, and any siblings. Note I have a wealth of information on Anna Ziegler and her line.

Of particular interest is who is the Margaret Toolan and Alice Toolan who cared for Florence when Anna Ziegler Daily, her mother, died and she was eleven years old? There seems to be a strong family with surnames like Toolan, Boland, Taylor and Early who helped her. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

My sincere thanks,

Lori Hefner

Fenlon and Redmond Families of Cheboygan, MI

Barb — 28 Feb 2006 12:52:45 GMT

Looking for info on FENLON and REDMOND. Came from Ireland, to Canada, and then Cheboygan, MI.

Fahey/Farrell

Patricia Kern — 5 Feb 2006 10:36:05 GMT

Looking for information on Patrick Fahey (born Sept 25, 1856 in Meadville, PA; died May 24, 1916 in Marquette, MI) and Ellen Farrell born July 14, 1857 or 1859 in Holland, MI died Apr 25, 1925 in Chicago, IL)

Patrick Fahey's parents - John Fahey and Johanna Ryan from Ireland (exact dates and locations unknown)

Ellen Farrell's parents - Michael Farrell and Catherine Condon from Canada (exact dates and locations unknown)

Patrick and Ellen Fahey were married in Cheboygan, MI in 1880. Their first three children, John (Sept 9 1881), William (Jan 22 1883) and Michael (Jan 17 1886) were born in Cheboygan, MI. Their next child, Julia Mae (Feb 28 1889) was born in Michigamme, MI. The remaining children, Mabel Ann (Jan 6, 1891), Mary Ellen (Mar 26, 1894) and Thomas Edward (Jul 30, 1898) were born in Beufort, MI (in Baraga county, Spurr Township).

Any information on descendants would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Patricia Kern
penk613@comcast.net

Maher/Mahar & Collins (org NY) in Grand Haven, Ottawa, MI

Maryjane Honner — 22 Jan 2006 6:01:32 GMT

Looking for my Irish family in Grand Haven, Ottawa, Michigan... 1800s - early 1900s.

Great great grandfather was Michael Maher/Mahar (b. 1844 IRE - d. 1904 Grand Haven), who was deaf, as were most of his children except my great grandmother Mary Agnes Maher/Mahar Honner. I don't know if the family immigrated directly from Ireland.

Great great grandmother was Ellen Collins Maher/Maher, who was born in Waverly, Tioga, New York state ( 04 Aug 1852) and died in Grand Haven (1932). For some unknown reason, her last name may have been Richardson at the time of her death. Her brother John Collins was a Captain on the Great Lakes.

Both are buried in Lake Forest Cemetery.

Children, besides Aggie (m. Capt. George Honner), were William (m. Agnes UNKNOWN), Nellie (m. Jesse Waterman), John, Henry (m. Inez Snyder), Winifred (died at age 16), Margaret, Thomas... birthdates ranging from 1873 to 1891.

If anyone out there has more info or is my family, please email me.

Thanks!

Maryjane Honner
Honner/Honor family

Martin Stakem + 40 other spellings of surname

SharonCrowley — 27 Dec 2005 1:32:16 GMT

Wilkinson From Ireland to Michigan and Indiana

Barbara Rohde — 14 Dec 2005 2:01:39 GMT

I have information that my gg grandfather was from Ireland and settled and died in Hillsdale Co Michigan. His children are also buried there. I would like to connect with family that is researching this Wilkinson Line. I do know that my gg grandfathers name was John Wilkinson and he had sons, John, Dennis, William and Michael and duaghters, Kate and Hannah. The of my gg grandfathers children remained single except John jr. I do know that he married in Fort Wayne Indiana and had two children (at least) One my grandmother Bridget also spelled Briged and she had a brother named John but I cant find him anywhere. My aunt is still living and she said she only met him once and that was when she was a small child and he lived in the south, maybe Tennessee or Kentucky???
Barbara Rohde

McCaffrey's from NY city to Michigan about 1850

Jackie Moyer — 8 Dec 2005 11:43:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors and descendents of John/ Jack and Ellen(McMahon) McCaffrey and their 3children (John, James and Ann) who moved from New York City to
Wayne and McComb Counties in Michigan. Some of them are buried in St. Clements Cemetery in Centerline, Mi.
Will exchange information.

McGauley, Mark

BobWalls72 — 4 Dec 2005 3:38:20 GMT

Timothy Sheehan & Family (1870) US census

thebops1 — 8 Nov 2005 12:34:47 GMT

Any information regarding The Sheehan family would be greatly appreciated.
All members of the family were born in Ireland between 1833 and 1860.
As recorded on the 1870 census:
Father : Timothy 1833
Mother : Margaret ( O'Leary) 1834
Son : Daniel 1853 My Grandfather
Son : John 1855
Dau : Mary 1858 Son : Timothy 1860

Murphy

Tom Murphy — 3 Nov 2005 4:54:33 GMT

William Murphy lived in Oakland County however, I need help finding when and where he died around 1920 give or take five years. Thank you.

Daniel Moriarty--Naturalized Where??

Tori — 23 Oct 2005 3:26:24 GMT

According to what I have so far (mostly from the 1900 census basically), Daniel Moriar<i>ty was born Dec 25 1827(or there bouts) in Ireland. He came over in 1864 and was naturalized. I think?? he might have come through Canada. In the 1870 and 1900 census, he was still in Michigan. I have 11-19-1921 as a date of death in Deer Lodge Montana.
One of his daughters (assuming he had more than 1), Mary married Michael Murphy. That line ended up in Montana.
Any clue as to where he might have come into America or where I could start in finding where he was naturalized?
Thanks!!

Reck family

Dawn — 11 Sep 2005 5:25:08 GMT

I am looking for family of john and mary reck. They had 12 children: michael, patrick, margaret, thomas, lawrence, alice, mary, david, sylvester katie and anna. John and mary came to this country in 1867, from wexford ireland.

Roberts of Michigan

M. Roberts — 4 Sep 2005 12:03:11 GMT

Ladies & Gentlemen, If anyone out there knows of the William Roberts & Bridget Glyndon Family. They where married in Canada in 1856, they had 17 children. Bridget died
in Penetanguishene Canada, William Roberts died in 1904 Michigan and yet was burried in Canada with his wife. Anyone with any information on the children....

Could you please contact me.

Daly family from Utica New York

aolsonnh — 15 Aug 2005 11:38:00 GMT

Trying to find descendants of James Daly. It is reported that his sons James and Denis relocated to the Detroit area in the early 1900s.

Ryan/Gorman

NancyWheeler58 — 12 Aug 2005 5:50:45 GMT

Anna Ryan was married to Edward Gorman in the late 1800's. They lived in New Haven Township, near the Shiawassee/Saginaw county border. She had a brother named John, address was Oakley, Michigan. I am looking for any family information. Thank you!

Dougans in Mich

LindaDougan48 — 25 Jul 2005 1:37:42 GMT

Hi, Im from Erie Pa, however, the Dougans are from and many still do live in Mich, I have visited there so many times, I felt like I had two homes.
William Dougan married Laura Sharp, in 1868. They left Ohio in 1872 and traveled to Grant Mich, by covered wagon, with there son. Williams father charles was married to Rachel Davis. Charles father was Matthew Dougan born in 1782, Dublin Ireland, he was married to Roxanna Mack. My father leonard Dougan is the son Of Glenn Dougan and Mildred Reinholdt Dougan Grant Mich. Glenn lived in Ashland before Grant Mich, which I understand now is a village, or considered village status. Anyway, anyone out there know my family Id love to hear from you. Thanks Linda Dougan, Erie PA

family in Copper Falls, Houghton, Ironwood

Callahan/Shea UP — 18 Jul 2005 3:03:46 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-grandmother Johannah Shea Callahan. She was born in Vermont. She and my great-grandfather Michael Callahan are listed in the 1870 and 1880 Keweenaw census. Any information on them would be appreciated. The 1884 MI state census states that Michael died in November of that year. Would anyone be able to tell me if I would be able to get a death certificate from that county? Also does anyone have information on the cemeteries in that area? Thanks for any help. JoAnn

McKeon, Whalen, McGuire, Dowling, Reilly

aliciafilley — 2 Jun 2006 3:29:11 GMT

Looking for anyone with connection to these names in Livingston co. Michigan.

Fitzgibbon and the 14th Michigan Infantry

William Morris — 3 Feb 2005 3:24:11 GMT

I am looking for information on Thomas C. Fitzgibbon who served as a Major, in the American Civil War 14th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, "The Irish Volunteers." I understand he had been previously employed as a U S Mail agent on the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad and was a resident of Detroit.

Magrane, McGrain

MEWICKER — 24 Nov 2006 3:04:08 GMT

Nicholas McGrane was born in Ireland about 1820, and had at least 3 children with him in the U.P.

Patrick, Margaret & Ellen.

Patrick married Catherine FINNEGAN in 1865. At least one child (Catherine, who married Patrick DOWD), was born in Houghton.

Many family members are buried in Negaunee, Marquette, MI.

McCullough

DDavis — 3 Nov 2004 11:22:39 GMT

Searching for information on George McCULLOUGH and his wife Martha. Both died Sanilac CO, MI.
1843 they were living in Antrim Ireland . Living in the Pakenham Co, Ontario area until their move to Sanilac County, Michigan in apx 1867-8.

Some of this family later show up in ALCONA County, BAY County MI. and Independence MO. census.

McMahon's in Michigan

Kristy Rector — 30 Aug 2004 12:52:21 GMT

Interested in talking to anyone researching the McMahon name. I am researching Francis(Frank) McMahon who was orphaned in the Lansing area around 1910.

Dolan - Maloney

mary ann — 12 May 2004 6:41:01 GMT

Looking for informqtion on Owen Dolan and His wife Ellen Maloney. Would like to have records of their marriage. They are both From Ireland and were in Troy, Michigan in 1856. Any information on them or their children greatly appreciated.

Mason Family in Oakland County, Michigan

Theresa — 22 Jun 2004 9:42:27 GMT

I am looking for William Mason, Born about 1804 in Ireland, married a Margaret McGillery, born about 1804 in Scotland. From the Census records, it looks like they left Ireland somewhere around 1835-1840(?) and came to Michigan by way of Canada. They had several children, my gggrandfather being one of them. His name was Richard Mason, b 1848 in Troy, Oakland, MI. He married Viola L. Jenney in 1869, had 3 children with her, then divorced somewhere between 1885 and 1895. Richard then married Savilla Potter in 1900. They had no children. Does this ring a bell for anyone? If anyone out there has any information on the William Mason family of Troy, Oakland, MI, I would love to hear from you!

All MI Roche-Roach-Roaches stand and be counted! :-)

James_Roache — 4 Aug 2005 2:23:37 GMT

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FREDERICK J BUCKLEY--NY State to Detroit, MI

MBuckleyJanis — 8 Jul 2004 8:24:53 GMT

I am looking for any information re: FREDERICK J BUCKLEY 1891-1956. He was born in Western NY but lived at 14610 Springgarden, Detroit. His wife was Neva BENTLEY; children: Kenneth, Frederick, Robert, Thomas, Frances, Neva Sue, & James. Mr. BUCKLEY was one of my grandfather's brothers. Thanks -- Mary Lou Buckley-Janis

O'Neil/O'Neill

Anne Evola — 6 May 2004 10:07:38 GMT

Family folklore mentions that some of my male O'Neil/l ancestors emmigrated to Michigan upon arriving in the US during the 1840's. My branch, Patrick J. O'Neil, settled in the West Hurley/Kingston, NY area, but there were two or three more brothers.
Any thought wil be appreciated.

Elusive Family

Ivytrott — 21 Oct 2004 3:55:33 GMT

I appeal to any reader with Irish connections to search their Family Tree for any mention at all of OLLARD. I know that the family existed in Ireland, but they appear on no Notice Boards except for my own postings and replies thereto, all negative, and only two mentions are in Griffiths. But my gggrandfather was definitely Irish. They must have all emigrated, so please keep a look-out for one for a desperate fellow genealogist!
Thank you, and go well! Ivy Trott.

Irish in the U.P. of Michigan

Judy Webb — 7 May 2004 2:16:12 GMT

My great grandfather, William Cleary, and his brother, Patrick, came to the U.P. thru Canada...I am not sure what port they came into. They were here by 1860-68....I think he got married in 68. They were only 18 and 19, and married and lived here until they died. We only know their parents names, and nothing of their life in ireland, except the town, Nenaugh, Tipperary.
Their father was Denis and their mother, Elizabeth (Eliza) Parker Cleary.
I have contacted a woman in that town, by the name of Rosemary Cleary and she is posting my queries and pics I sent her, in their auto garage, so maybe the customers will see it and be a relative. I will post more later if I get a bite.!!!!!!!!

IVORY

patrick_mccann — 6 May 2004 11:11:23 GMT

My g-g-grandparents (William Ivory and Ellen Corcoran Ivory) and their infant daughter Catherine moved from Brooklyn to Pentwater in time to be included in the 1870 census for that town. However, the obituaries of two of their children who died in Chicago 30 years later read "Ludington, Mich., papers please copy." So they may have lived there as well. I have reason to believe that my g-g-grandfather worked for a railroad or a ferry line from Ludington to Sheboygan. Perhaps there was a rail-ferry at that time. Any info would be helpful.

Irish names in Washtenaw County

DAVELIXEY_1 — 2 Jul 2004 5:03:17 GMT

I am researching these Irish surnames mostly in Washtenaw County. Conlan, McGuire, Rabbit, Lavey, Hackett, Cassidy, Wheeler,Roark, Greening, Hoey,McKernan.

Sweeneys, Judges, Kanes, Tighes, McHales, Kennedys, Haleys,Hunderlock,Fanning,Murphy

foster46 — 23 Nov 2004 4:28:30 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Francis and Patrick Sweeney who came from Ireland to Ontario in the 1840s and to Michigan in the 1870s. The Sweeneys were in Gratiot and Isabella Counties and Saginaw too. Both were married to women named Mary Fox and I would love to find some Fox family history. The Judges went to Ontario in 1830 and came to Michigan in the 1850s or 60s and had a farm in Winn in Isabella County. This was Thomas Judge and Dora Tighe Judge and their 12 children. The other names are intermarried with these two families. Additional names who are connected are Jordan, Troy, LeStrange, Lane, McNulty, McAuley,and Hall.

date of arrival in MI

Helen — 3 May 2004 9:24:58 GMT

I am trying to find the time of arrival of William Baker from New Brunswick to Michigan also Bridget Cavanaugh from Ireland.

These two were married in MI in Dec 1857. I need the dates they arrived in MI.

Welcome

liberrylady — 29 Oct 2006 2:55:18 GMT

Welcome to the new board for posting your Irish in Michigan queries.
We also have an email list which you are more than welcome to join:
http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Irish/IRISH-MI....

Thanks for stopping by.
Christina