 In 1806, at the age of fifteen, Nicholas Devereux emigrated to join his brother John, who had previously settled in Utica, New York.On the first Sunday following his arrival he attended Mass in St. Peter's, Barclay Street, and put on the plate one of his last three gold coins, The sexton thought it as an offering of thanks for his safe trip to America.He was employed as a clerk for his brother until going to work for William James and Company in Albany, New York.