James Quirk [Quirke]

Born: 1770-01-01 12:00:00
Died: 1847-06-01 12:00:00
Gender: Male

James Quirk [Quirke] - our 4th great grandfather

Born in Banagher, Offaly, about 1770.

A blacksmith by trade, after a public flogging, he was transported to Penal Colony for making pikes for the 1798 Rebellion. This was about the year 1800.

He left Ireland just about the time of the birth of his daughter, MARY QUIRK [1800-1899], who was the mother of MICHAEL LARKIN [1837-1867], of Lusmagh, one of The Manchester Martyrs.

As for James Quirk, we do not know if he survived the journey to the Penal Colonies; if his sentence was for life; if he was able to return to Ireland after serving his sentence; where he died and is buried.

There is a James Quirk buried in Kilmachuna graveyard, Lusmagh, death in June 1847, but we have no idea if it is our relative.

Associated communities

Offaly

Co. Offaly, or Uíbh Fhailí in Irish, was once known as King's County. It is in the midlands region of Ireland with the River Shannon defining its western border. We are home to Birr Castle and Moneygall, which is the ancestral home of President Obama. Our county town is Tullamore and we have a population of approximately 78,003. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Born: 1 Jan 1880
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Location: Offaly
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Buildings in this community

Partial View of Cemetery and Church
Location: Offaly
Church Wall w/ Supports 2002
Location: Offaly
Monastery Church at Lemanaghan
Location: Offaly
Transept Gable Kilcommin Church
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Timeline events in this community

2000s
Parish of Ardcarne
2000-01-01 12:00:00
1960s
1961 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1961-09-24 12:00:00
1960s
1969 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1969-09-28 12:00:00
1970s
1971 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1971-09-26 12:00:00

Banagher (Offaly)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Banagher (Offaly). 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

Bridget Cannon
Location: Banagher (Offaly)
Born: 1819-01-01 12:00:00
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Location: Banagher (Offaly)
Born: 1821-01-01 12:00:00
William Esmond Flood
Location: Banagher (Offaly)
Born: 1849-01-01 12:00:00
Patrick Galvin
Location: Banagher (Offaly)
Born: 1799-01-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

Cuba Court
Location: Banagher (Offaly)
Cuba Court, CURRAGHAVARNA AND PORTAVOLLA, Banagher, County Offaly
La Sainte Union Boarding and Day School
Location: Banagher (Offaly)
La Sainte Union Boarding and Day School, Main Street, KYLEBEG OR BANAGHER, Banagher, County Offaly
Cloghan Castle
Location: Banagher (Offaly)
Cloghan Castle
Location: Banagher (Offaly)
Banagher, Offaly, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

1960s
Foundation of St Rynagh's GAA Club
1961-01-01 12:00:00

Lusmagh (Offaly)

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Other ancestors in this community

John J Birmingham
Location: Lusmagh (Offaly)
Born: 1845-06-01 12:00:00
Mary Quirke
Location: Lusmagh (Offaly)
Born: 1800-01-01 12:00:00
Kathleen O’Moore
Location: Lusmagh (Offaly)
Born: 1848-01-01 12:00:00
Bridget Horan
Location: Lusmagh (Offaly)
Born: 1833-01-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

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