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Martin Griffin

Martin Griffin

Born
1843-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1896-11-13 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in Australia

Martin Griffin was the son of Patrick Griffin and Mary Cunningham. He was born anytime from 1840 to 1846 in County Clare. His parents might be Pat Griffy and Mary Cunningham from Doora Kilraghtis Parish. He came to Australia about 1856 and settled in Bathurst, NSW where he worked as a miner and labourer. He married Bridget Shea in 1873 whose father Daniel was  from Glenbeigh Kerry and mother Mary Cantwell from Borrisoleigh Tipperary. Martin and Bridget had six children: Mary, Catherine, Honora , Bridget, Denis and Martin. His youngest son Martin Joseph Griffin was 11 times mayor of Bathurst and was known for initiating many public works including the infamous Mount Panorama race track. His father died in 1896 in Bathurst.

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Clare

County Clare, or An Clár in Irish, is located in the mid-west region of Ireland.  Clare is known for its beautiful scenery and we are home to the famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher.  We have a population of approximately 117,196.  We look forward to helping  you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

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  • 1910s

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    1916-09-30 12:00:00

  • 1910s

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  • 1830s

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Doora (Clare)

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1860s

    UPPER BUNRATTY Cess Payers appointed to the Grand Jury

    <p>As published in the Care Journal</p>

    1866-08-23 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Foundation of St Josephs Doora-Barefield GAA Club

    1887-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Wretched devastation in West Clare

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    1849-12-13 12:00:00

Martin Griffin