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Henry George Revington

Henry George Revington

Born
1876-06-06 12:00:00
Died
1951-07-28 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in South Africa

Henry (aka Harry?) George Revington was the youngest of 10 children born to to Joseph ('Little Joe') Revington (b 1823, Tralee) and Georgina Martha Revington (were they cousins?) (b. 1835 Limerick?). 

He was a good sportsman and played rugby (Tralee Rugby Club, established 1882) and was apparently was a good runner as well (Tralee Harriers). Henry travelled to South Africa and fought in the Boer War of 1899-1902 in the Imperial Light Infantry: 'REVINGTON Henry George Pte 502' (https://www.angloboerwar.com/unit-information/south-african-units/344-i…  - accessed in Nov 2022). 

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.

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    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

Tralee (Kerry)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Tralee (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

  • Tralee Barracks BALLYMULLEN

    Location: Tralee (Kerry)

    Ballymullen Road, Tralee, Co Kerry

  • St John's Church

    Location: Tralee (Kerry)

    St John's Church, Tralee, Co. Kerry

  • Bon Secours Chapel

    Location: Tralee (Kerry)

    Bon Secours Chapel, Tralee, Co. Kerry

  • Ballyrickard House

    Location: Tralee (Kerry)

    Ballyrickard House, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Tralee Mitchels GAA Club

    1888-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    Foundation of Austin Stacks GAA Club

    1917-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    Denis Kerins emigrated to New York

    <p>My great grandfather Denis Kerins emigrated from Ireland to New York on the Majestic.</p>

    1912-05-31 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Kerry 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

Henry George Revington