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Michael Healy

Michael Healy

Born
1 Jan 1844
Died
28 Jan 1917
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in Australia

Michael Healy, my great grandfather at Age 20 came to Port Adelaide in South Australia, Australia on the ship PEERESS leaving from Plymouth 9th August 1866 he was single and came from Co Clare. He married Mary McCue in St. Patrick's Church in Adelaide, South Australia and raised his family till he died 28 January 1917. On his marriage certificate it says his father was JohnHealy and on his death certificate he was aged 72 and came from Durah, Co. Clare. He could not read or write. Signed any papers with a cross.

Associated communities

Clare

County Clare, or An Clár in Irish, is located in the mid-west region of Ireland.  Clare is known for its beautiful scenery and we are home to the famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher.  We have a population of approximately 117,196.  We look forward to helping  you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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    Location: Clare

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    INAGH and DYSERT in 1837

    <p>There is no Lewis Topographical Dictionary entry for INAGH. It says "see Dysert":</p>

    1 Jan 1837

  • 1910s

    Grandfather played for County Clare

    <p>In December 2015, my father told me his father played football for Clare, after asking him the name of the town his parents were from.</p>

    30 Sept 1916

  • 1910s

    1917 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    9 Dec 1917

  • 1830s

    Ennis 1832 - Cholera

    <p>This was originally published as part of a post 'Epidemics Across the Years' on my blog at <a href="https://pastlinks.blogspot.com.au">https://pastlinks.blogspot.com.au</a></p>

    16 Aug 1832