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Bridget Fitzgerald (nee King)

Bridget Fitzgerald (nee King)

Born
1833-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Female

Bridget was an Irish Famine Orphanwho was sent to Sydney , Australia on board the Panama  at the age of 16 in 1849 from the Tuam Workhouse.  Her mother Margaret King remained in the Workhouse, according to the documentation re Bridget her father, Edward King was already dead,

There were 2 borthers, John and Denis King who were tried in Co. Mayo along with the Keane brothers, Roger and John for sheep steeling.  All four were transported to Van Deimans Land (Tasmania, Australia ) in 1848.  All four from what I have found about them remained friends for the rest of their lives.  Am wondering if they were family.  These young men s ages were approximately 20 to 30 years.

Associated communities

Mayo

County Mayo, or Maigh Eo in Irish, is located in the west of Ireland.  We are home to Ashford Castle, Croagh Patrick and the fabulous town of Westport.  Our county town is Castlebar and we have a population of approximately 130,000.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Buildings in this community

  • St Marys Church, Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo

    Location: Mayo

    Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo

  • Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland

    Location: Mayo

    Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland

  • Knockmore RC Church

    Location: Mayo

  • Old National School, Lisaniska, Mayo

    Location: Mayo

    Foxford F26 EY28

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Kilcoleman Costello in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described by Samuel Lewis in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" 1837.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1820s

    Kildavnet Freeholders List

    <p>A unique Census Substitute for the townland of Carrickkildavnet aka Kildavnet in 1829. This Freeholders List can provide useful information about those who held enough land to register to vote. While the smaller tenant farmers who suffered most during the Great Famine won't appear on this list, there may be a few surprises included here (that didn't appear on Tithe applotment records). These could be partners on a freehold lease. Can you find your ancestor's name below?</p>

    1829-06-01 12:00:00

  • 2020s

    Moses Keady/Kedey pre 1827

    <p>I am looking for ancestors across both Mayo and Donegal Parish for name Kedey, Keady (sp). Specifics below in text.</p>

    2022-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Night of the Big Wind

    <p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>

    1839-01-06 12:00:00

Tuam (Galway)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Tuam (Galway). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

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Buildings in this community

  • Tuam Workhouse

    Location: Tuam (Galway)

    Dublin Rd Estate, Tuam, Galway

  • The Town Hall, Tuam, Co. Galway

    Location: Tuam (Galway)

    The Square, Tuam, Co. Galway

Timeline events in this community

  • 1940s

    Old Tuam Society founded

    <p>The Old Tuam Society was formed after a talk on "The Old Churches of Tuam", given by Dr. Tom Costello in July 1942.</p>

    1942-07-01 12:00:00

  • 1970s

    Foundation of Mayo Gaels GAA Club

    1975-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Tuam Stars GAA Club

    1887-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Cortoon Shamrocks GAA club

    1888-01-01 12:00:00

Mayo (Mayo)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Mayo (Mayo). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Rockfleet Castle

    Location: Mayo (Mayo)

    53.799685,-9.951323

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Mayo parish in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described by Samuel Lewis in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" 1837.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

Bridget Fitzgerald (nee King)