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John Byrne

John Byrne

Born
1815-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1881-07-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in Australia

Born circa 1815 County Wicklow. Married Rosannah O'Brien (b circa1917) in circa 1835.

Immigrated to South Australia on the SS Europa, arriving Adeladie in 13 May 1855.

Gave his occupation as labourer.

Died on 21 July 1881 in Kekenny, South Asutrlaia.

His wife Rosannah O'Brien died age 86 on 28 July 1903 in Kilkenny South Australia.

They had seven children: Ann, Sarah, Briedget Tose, Edward Nicholas (my grandfather, who later changed his name to Burns), Ellen Nellie, and Catherine

 

 

Associated communities

Wicklow

Co. Wicklow, or Cill Mhantáin in Irish, is located in the mid-east region of Ireland.  It is known as The Garden of Ireland and is home to the scenic Wicklow Mountains.  Our county town is Wicklow and we have a population of approximately 142,332.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Rathmore Church Blessington c 1900s

    Location: Wicklow

  • Moate House Rathmore

    Location: Wicklow

  • St. Nicholas Church of Ireland, Dunlavin

    Location: Wicklow

    Dunlavin

  • Wicklow Gaol

    Location: Wicklow

    Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow, Co Wicklow, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 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

  • 1990s

    My Left Foot movie (1989) wins at Oscars 1990

    <p>At the 62nd Academy Awards, My Left Foot (1989) received 5 nominations (including Best Picture) with Day-Lewis and Fricker winning Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.</p>

    1990-03-26 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Wicklow in the 1830s

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

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1950s

    Ronnie Delaney wins Olympic Gold

    1956-12-03 12:00:00

John Byrne