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Michael Fox

Michael Fox

Born
1840-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1918-09-03 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in Australia

Born 1840 in Tullamore to parents Christopher Fox and Margaret Byrne. Travelled to Australia onboard the Arabian from Liverpool 23 Feb 1866 with his mother who was listed as a widow. They arrived in Australia 23 May 1866 and after a short time in QLD settled in Keilor, Victoria where the family were pioneers of the district. Michael married Cavan born Rose Reilly 20 Jul 1873 and the had a large family (Michael, Patrick, Mary, Margaret, Rose-Anne, John, Thomas, Martha, Phillip, Catherine and Christopher). In 1878 Michael was elected as a Councillor and one of the Town Common's managers for Keilor. His son John followed in his footsteps, taking over from his father following his death on 3 Sep 1918. 

Associated communities

Offaly

Co. Offaly, or Uíbh Fhailí in Irish, was once known as King's County. It is in the midlands region of Ireland with the River Shannon defining its western border.  We are home to Birr Castle and Moneygall, which is the ancestral home of President Obama.  Our county town is Tullamore and we have a population of approximately 78,003.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.      

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Buildings in this community

  • Partial View of Cemetery and Church

    Location: Offaly

  • Church Wall w/ Supports 2002

    Location: Offaly

  • Monastery Church at Lemanaghan

    Location: Offaly

  • Transept Gable Kilcommin Church

    Location: Offaly

Timeline events in this community

  • 2000s

    Parish of Ardcarne

    2000-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1960s

    1961 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1961-09-24 12:00:00

  • 1960s

    1969 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1969-09-28 12:00:00

  • 1970s

    1971 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1971-09-26 12:00:00

Tullamore (Offaly)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Tullamore (Offaly). 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

  • Archaeological Carvings in Offaly

    Location: Tullamore (Offaly)

  • St Columba's Classicla School

    Location: Tullamore (Offaly)

    Saint Columba's Classical School, Convent Road, Saint Brigid's Place, PUTTAGHAN (BC. BY.), Tullamore, County Offaly

  • Charleville National School

    Location: Tullamore (Offaly)

    Charleville National School, O'Carroll Street, Church Street, TULLAMORE, Tullamore, County Offaly

  • Tullamore Workhouse

    Location: Tullamore (Offaly)

    Riada House, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Tullamore GAA Club

    1888-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1870s

    Marriage Notice - Healy-Dunne

    <p>Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Queensland)</p>

    1873-08-21 12:00:00