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Bridget Tygue

Bridget Tygue

Born
1812-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1884-10-24 12:00:00
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Bridget Purcell Tygue was the daughter of Martin Purcell and Anna Scahill/Skall.  She was born in Cloonbanaun Townland, Parish of Shrule, County Mayo. There is no marriage record for Bridget Purcell and Michael Tigue, ca about 1826 because her first son Michael was born in 1827. There are baptismal records for 3 childen in the parish of Shrule  Bridget had 5 children who grew to adulthood.  Michael - 1827, Anna - 1831, Catherine - 1833, Bridget - 1835 and Patrick - 1838.   The family came to America about 1847. The family is not found in the 1850 US Census.         

From the Search for Missing Friends: Irish Immigrant Advertisements Placed in the Boston Pilot

Vol 3 Page 259

17 Feb 1855-

Of Patrick Purcell, of parish Shrule Co. Mayo, who when last heard of was with his nephew Michael Tigue, in North Killingly, Connecticut. Please address his sister Bridget Tigue and family Daysville, Connecticut.

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Shrule (Mayo)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Shrule (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.

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Buildings in this community

  • Shrule Castle

    Location: Shrule (Mayo)

Timeline events in this community

  • 1990s

    Foundation of Shrule-Glencorrib

    1992-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Shrule parish & village in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

Bridget Tygue