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Joseph Patrick Foy

Joseph Patrick Foy

Born
1908-10-05 12:00:00
Died
1992-07-17 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Born in Philadelphia to Matthew Foy and Anna Forkan both formally of County Mayo. Matt was from Swinford Townland and Anna was from Kiltimagh. Joe married Rita T Moore, raised by her grandmother Mary Ann Sweeney Bell. Rita was orphaned at four years old. Joe had four children Joseph, Rita, Kathleen, and Michael. A factory accident almost cost him his arm and did keep him from playing with the Philadelphia Athletics as a pitcher. He worked for Cadillac after graduating eighth grade in 1930 he went to PRT which became PTC then SEPTA from which he retired after 40+ years.

Associated communities

Mayo

County Mayo, or Maigh Eo in Irish, is located in the west of Ireland.  We are home to Ashford Castle, Croagh Patrick and the fabulous town of Westport.  Our county town is Castlebar and we have a population of approximately 130,000.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • St Marys Church, Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo

    Location: Mayo

    Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo

  • Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland

    Location: Mayo

    Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland

  • Knockmore RC Church

    Location: Mayo

  • Old National School, Lisaniska, Mayo

    Location: Mayo

    Foxford F26 EY28

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Kilcoleman Costello in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described by Samuel Lewis in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" 1837.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1820s

    Kildavnet Freeholders List

    <p>A unique Census Substitute for the townland of Carrickkildavnet aka Kildavnet in 1829. This Freeholders List can provide useful information about those who held enough land to register to vote. While the smaller tenant farmers who suffered most during the Great Famine won't appear on this list, there may be a few surprises included here (that didn't appear on Tithe applotment records). These could be partners on a freehold lease. Can you find your ancestor's name below?</p>

    1829-06-01 12:00:00

  • 2020s

    Moses Keady/Kedey pre 1827

    <p>I am looking for ancestors across both Mayo and Donegal Parish for name Kedey, Keady (sp). Specifics below in text.</p>

    2022-01-01 12:00:00

  • 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