Bridget Langan was born on November 9, 1879 at Glebe Street, Ballinrobe, co. Mayo, Ireland to Mathias Langan, labourer, and Nappy Langan, formerly, Byrne.

Bridget Langan was baptized on November 19, 1879 in Ballinrobe parish, the daughter of Mathias and Penelopa Langan. The sponsors were Pat Langan and Bridget Feerick.

Pat Langan was Mathias' brother. Bridget Feerick was Mathias' sister.

Later records almost always show her as Delia or some variation thereof. Delia was a common Irish nickname for Bridget.

Immigration, 1892

Bridget Langan immigrated to New York City with her parents, Mathias and Penelope Langan, and her brother, James Langan on April 1, 1892 on the Germanic.

Naturalization

Unknown

Marriage 1901 to James Crowley

"Delea" Langan married James Crowley of New London on October 13, 1901. Witnesses were; John Buckley and Margaret Casey. James was listed as 29 years old, born in Ireland. Delia was listed as 22 years old, born in Ireland, daughter of Matthew Langan and Mary Byrne. Her address was 406 East 24th Street. The marriage was performed by Samuel A Ludlow. His address is listed as 239 E. 21 Street. This is the address of the rectory of the Epiphany Roman Catholic Church.

Notes from Agnes Walsh Lahiff (daughter of Joseph and Maggie Langan)

Dehlia to Jim Crowley (English)

Walter, Jack, Mildred (Mill), Mary (May)

Delia lived to over 80 (widowed)

Children

1. Walter H. circa 1904

   Further Records: No marriage for Walter after 1930 in Queens. He was in the 1930 census with his parents.

   Death: ?? Walter Crowley, Birth: 25 May 1903, Death: Feb 1974 - Flushing, Queens, New York, United States

2. James J. circa 1905

   Further Records: No marriage for James J after 1930 in Queens. He was in the 1930 census with his parents.

3. Florence circa 1908

   Death: Florens Crowley 108 Prospect Street, Queens, father James Crowley born Ireland, mother, Delia Langan born Ireland died NOvember 2, 1911, cerebral spinal meningitis, buried Calvery Nov 4, 1911.

4. Mary (May) circa 1912

1910 Census

108 Prospect Street Queens, James Crowley, age 36 married 8 years, policeman, Delia wife age 27, 3 children 3 still living, Walter H, son, age 6, James _ age 4, Florence daughter age 2, can't read immigration dates,

WWI Draft Registrations

James Stanislaus Crowley, 3 Laurel Hill Blvd, Winfield, Queens, age 44, born December 30, 1873, no place listed, naturalized citizen, police department, City of New York, 112 --- Bway Elmhurst Queens, wife Delia Crowly, 3 Laurel Hill etc. tall, medium build, blue eyes light chestnut hair.

1920 Census

Sinclaire Ave Queens

• James S. Crowley, head, rent age 42 immigrated 1890, Na 1903, policeman, NYC
• Delia M Crowley, wife, age 35, immigrated 1895, Na 1902, none
• Walter Crowley, son age 16, clerk ?? co,
• James J Crowley, son age 15, none
• May Crowley, daughter age 9, None

Children all born NY

1930 Census

On 42nd Avenue in Queens

• James Crowley, head own $10,000, age 50 married at 25, born Irish Free State, immigrated 1889. Na., patrolman, police department
• Delia Crowley, wife, age 45 married at 20, born Irish Free State, imigrated 1890 Na, no occupation
• Walter Crowley, son age 24, born NY, clerk bank
• James J Crowley, son age 23, born NY, carpenter gen mill
• Mary B Crowley, daughter, age 18, born NY, typist bank

Death of James Crowley, 1942

James S Crowley Little Neck Queens 250 - 20 42nd Avenue at this address 14 years, in NYC 50 years, married Delia age 66 retired policeman, City of New York, born Cork Ireland, US citizen, father Florence D Crowley, born Ireland mother Catherine Wall born Ireland informant Delia Crowley wife, died December 24, 1942 8:30 chronic myorcarditis arterioscleroses buried Calvary December 28, 1942.

Note: Other records indicate that James Crowley was born circa 1873 which would have made him closer to 69.

Death of Delia Langan Crowley

Unknown