Mary stayed-behind in 1865 when her parents emmigrated to Chicago. She arrived in 1866 and married Francis John Higgins in 1869. He was from County Down.
Her brothers Tom & Pat also settled in Chicago. Her parents were Patrick Leahy and Eliza (Alice) Shea. They were from Tallow in County Waterford.
Co. Waterford, or Port Láirge in Irish, is located in the south-east region of Ireland. We are a coastal county with many beautiful beaches and home to world famous Waterford Crystal. Our county town is Waterford and we have a population of approximately 114,000. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
Glencairn School
Location: Waterford
GLENCAIRN, Castlerichard, WATERFORD
Glennanore School
Location: Waterford
GLENNANORE, WATERFORD
St Stephen's Monastery
Location: Waterford
St Stephen's Monastery, Waterford city
Waterford Workhouse
Location: Waterford
St Patrick's Hospital, Waterford
Tramore in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. </p>
1 Jan 1837
Philip Barron of Durrow House aimed to set up an Irish college in nearby Seafield
1835-01-01 12:00:00
1898 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1900-04-08 12:00:00
1938 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final
1938-09-04 12:00:00
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Tallow (Waterford). 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.
Tallow Parochial School
Location: Tallow (Waterford)
Tallow Parochial School, West Street, TALLOW, Tallow, WATERFORD
Tallow National School
Location: Tallow (Waterford)
Tallow National School, Chapel Street (Capel Street), TALLOW, Tallow, WATERFORD
Foundation of Tallow GAA Club
1887-01-01 12:00:00