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Michael Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald

Born
1815-09-10 12:00:00
Died
1900-12-08 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Michael Fitzgerald was born in County Cork Ireland, possibly in Lisgoold Parish. He immigrated to America on the "Immanuel Kant" on 2 Jun 1851 at New York. At the time of his marriage on 23 Jan 1853 to Abigail Shay at Pittsfield, MA, he was living in Lenox, MA. By 1855, he and his family were living in Fond du Lac County, WI. His farm and home were located in Taycheedah, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. 

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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

Lisgoold (Cork)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Lisgoold (Cork). 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.

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Lisgoold GAA Club

    1887-01-01 12:00:00