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Andrew Fogarty

Andrew Fogarty

Born
1902-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

He left on 20th April 1929 and arrived 29th April in New York to process through the immigration station of Ellis Island. He was Irish from the Irish Free State. Andrew paid his own passage, had $35 with him and had never been America. He was a Carpenter on his way to his Aunt, Mrs. Annie Fogarty in New York.

He was 27 years old, born in the Roscrea district and a son of Malachy of Curraguneen Bournea which was also his last residence. He was single, 5’ 9” tall, with grey eyes, fair hair and a fresh complexion.

Associated communities

Laois

County Laois, or Laois in Irish, was once known as Queen's County. Located in the midlands of Ireland, it is home to the River Nore and the River Barrow which provide excellent angling.  Our county town is Portlaoise and we have a population of approximately 80,559.  We look forward to  helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Castletown church

    Location: Laois

    Castletown, co. Laois

  • Anngrove abbey near Mountrath

    Location: Laois

  • St. Laserian's R.C. Church & Graveyard

    Location: Laois

    Knock, Spink, Co. Laois, R32 F762, Ireland

  • Ruins of the Dysartgallen Church & Graveyard

    Location: Laois

    Aughnacross, County Laois, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    1889 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1889-10-20 12:00:00

  • 1930s

    1936 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1936-09-27 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1914 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1914-10-18 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1915 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1915-10-24 12:00:00

Roscrea (Laois)

Located in County Laois, and spanning the counties of Tipperary and Offaly, the Parish of Roscrea is an active member of the national diaspora programme Ireland Reaching Out. Whether you are tracing your family tree or looking to connect with Irish people abroad, we are delighted to welcome you to our community.

Other ancestors in this community

  • Thomas Walsh

    Location: Roscrea (Laois)

    Born: 1909-01-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

No buildings are associated with this community.

Timeline events in this community

  • 1850s

    ROSCREA Workhouse Orphans go to Australia 1850.

    <p><a href="http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Roscrea/">http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Roscrea/</a></p>

    1850-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1940s

    Fair Days . . in Roscrea.

    <p>From earliest Christian times . . Roscrea Fair Days. . were an occasion of great rural expectation and excitement . .</p>

    1940-01-01 12:00:00