Ireland XO
Back to ancestor search
Bridget Leary

Bridget Leary

Born
1854-01-12 12:00:00
Died
1937-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Bridget Leary was born in Ballynablon, The Glen, Co.Kerry on Jan.12th, 1854 to John Leary and Mary Moran.

She was possibly the youngest of 4 sisters Mary, Ellen, and Kate. All emigrated to Norwich Conn

before 1880 as they all can be found there. Their mother Mary Moran died soon after Bridget's birth.

Bridget married Thomas Burke in Norwich in 1881 and they had six children, 3 boys, and 3 girls.

boys  Thos, John, William, Girls Gertrude, Ann, and Elizabeth. Bridget was widowed from around

1905 on but she herself lived until 1937. She or any of her sisters didn't return to Ireland.

Associated communities

Kerry

County Kerry, or Ciarraí in Irish, is located in the south-west of Ireland.  It is thought to be one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland and is home to the legendary Ring of Kerry – a 110 mile touring route.  Tralee is our county town and we have a population of approximately 147,554.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • The Lansdlord's Garden(Gairdin Ban)

    Location: Kerry

    Ballynabloun,Glen,Ballinskelligs,Co.Kerry.V23K840

  • LANDLORDS GARDEN,BALLYNABLOUN 1831.

    Location: Kerry

    Ballynabloun,Glen,Ballinskelligs,Co.Kerry.

  • John Leahy Farm, Abbeydorney

    Location: Kerry

    Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry

  • O'Connor Homestead Arraglen

    Location: Kerry

Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Evictions in Kerry

    1849-05-04 12:00:00

  • 1890s

    1892 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1893-03-26 12:00:00

  • 1900s

    1903 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1905-11-12 12:00:00

  • 1900s

    1904 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1906-07-01 12:00:00

Killemlagh (Kerry)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Killemlagh (Kerry). 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

  • The Lansdlord's Garden(Gairdin Ban)

    Location: Killemlagh (Kerry)

    Ballynabloun,Glen,Ballinskelligs,Co.Kerry.V23K840

Timeline events in this community

  • 1890s

    Foundation of Skellig Rangers GAA Club

    1895-01-01 12:00:00

Bridget Leary