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Michael Patrick O'Riordan/Riordan

Michael Patrick O'Riordan/Riordan

Born
1775-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to /Born in Canada

Michael O'Riordan/Riordan was born in Clashmore, Ireland in about 1775. He immigrated to Newfoundland, now part of Canada, in about 1800 and married Grace Saunders from Greenspond, Newfoundland. Michael and Grace went on to have 12 children -- eight boys and four girls -- in Tilting Harbour on Fogo Island, Newfoundland. Their eldest son, Patrick, born in about 1800, was my third great-grandfather. The name eventually morphed into Reardon. Patrick and his brothers, who were referred to as "the Clashmore boys" in local historical research, worked in the fishing industry.

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

Clashmore (Waterford)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Clashmore (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

  • Clashmore National School

    Location: Clashmore (Waterford)

    Clashmore National School, COOLBOOA, Clashmore, WATERFORD

  • Harbour View (Ardsallagh, Co. Waterford)

    Location: Clashmore (Waterford)

  • Ardsallagh House

    Location: Clashmore (Waterford)

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Clashmore-Kinsalebeg GAA Club

    1885-01-01 12:00:00

Michael Patrick O'Riordan/Riordan