Patrick Costello

[Surfer]

I am trying to find information on a William Costello and his son Patrick...
William came from America in 1873 together with his son Patrick aged approx 5... during this time Patrick was enrolled in a Birmingham School. They stayed for about 5 years before returning to Scranton PA.
Patrick went on to become an eminent engrosser and his work is displayed in several Halls of Fame and Universities in America. His American great grandson is finding it difficult to establish what happened to them and where they stayed in Birmingham... any clues where to look would be appreciated.

 

[pjmburns]

This will be tricky as the timescale 1873 to 1878 does not include a census year (1871 or 1881).

 

[Pedrocut]

Well we know he arrived !

Birmingham Morning News Sep 1873….Americans in Birmingham.

 

[Pedrocut]

What do you mean by the term “engrosser”
One who prepares legal doccuments ?

 

[Surfer]

Hi this is the work of Patrick...such a master at his craft and all self taught... He scribed many documents ..some for four American presidents...and pensioners and ink drawings of famous artists.