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Mary (Margaret/Maggie) McGrath

Mary (Margaret/Maggie) McGrath

Born
1861-05-25 12:00:00
Died
1938-06-17 12:00:00
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in Australia

Baptised Mary but always known as Margaret (Maggie).  

Parents John McGrath & Margaret McGrath née Nugent. Born 1861 in Diocese Waterford & Lismore.  

Siblings Mary 1854, Alice 1856, Bridget 1858 (married Michael Curran), Ellen 1863, Julia 1865.

Maggie emigrated to Australia in 1881 embarked on her birthday 25 May 1881 on barque Stracathro. Married William Gibbs & resided in Charleville, Queensland, Australia. Had nine children. Died 17 June 1938 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 

Associated communities

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.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • 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

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    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

  • 1830s

    Philip Barron of Durrow House aimed to set up an Irish college in nearby Seafield

    1835-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1900s

    1898 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1900-04-08 12:00:00

  • 1930s

    1938 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1938-09-04 12:00:00

Lismore and Mocollop (Waterford)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Lismore and Mocollop (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.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • St Joseph's Convent National School

    Location: Lismore and Mocollop (Waterford)

    Cappoquin (Saint Joseph's) Convent National School, SHANBALLY (COS. BY.), Cappoquin, WATERFORD

  • Shanbally School

    Location: Lismore and Mocollop (Waterford)

    SHANBALLY (COS. BY.), Cappoquin, WATERFORD

  • Cappoquin National Boys School

    Location: Lismore and Mocollop (Waterford)

    Cappoquin National School (Boys'), SHANBALLY (COS. BY.), Cappoquin, WATERFORD

  • Mount St Carthage School

    Location: Lismore and Mocollop (Waterford)

    Mount Saint Carthage School, West Street, Fermoy Road/Ballyanchor Road, LISMORE (COS. BY.), Lismore, WATERFORD

Timeline events in this community

  • 2000s

    Foundation of Tourin/Ballinwinnin GAA Club

    2009-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Ballysaggart GAA Club

    1885-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Ballyduff Upper GAA Club

    1886-01-01 12:00:00