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Mary Collins

Mary Collins

Born
1813-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Female

This is a photo of my grandmother Helene Maude aka Ellen Saunders and her Grandmother Mary Collins Saunders. Mary was born in Cork c: 1813. She met Michael Saunders and they sailed with their young son William in 1832 to  Prince Edward Island, Canada. Mary and Michael raised all their children in Bloomfield, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Mary died after 1890 and  we believe she is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Indian River, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

I would love to have known her. Family lore says she was studying medicine when she met Michael and fell in love. I have contacted the medical schools in Cork, only to be told the following. Because she was a female she would not have been listed on the Rolls, however, there is a strong possibility that she could have been in school there learning under one or more of the professors. 

Associated communities

Cork

County Cork, or Corcaigh in Irish, is the southernmost county in Ireland and also the largest county.  It is known as “The Rebel County”.  We are home to the Blarney Stone and known for our beaches and beautiful scenery.  We have a population of approximately 542,196.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Buildings in this community

  • An Chrois pub / J'O'Connell's pub

    Location: Cork

    Caherdahy, Kilnamartyra, Cork

  • Marmullane Villa

    Location: Cork

    Marmullane House

  • Dromineen Castle

    Location: Cork

    Dromineen, Drommahane Mallow

  • Graigue School

    Location: Cork

Timeline events in this community

  • 1810s

    MARY SUSAN CONNELL

    1810-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Cork Aug 1849

    <p>Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Ireland, August 2-12, 1849.</p>

    1849-08-02 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Kilmichael Ambush

    1920-11-28 12:00:00

  • 1610s

    West Cork mapped by John Speede 1610

    <p>Part of a map of Munster dated 1610 showing West Cork by John Speede</p>

    1610-01-01 12:00:00