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Thomas Smith

Born
4 Jan 1824
Died
12 Jul 1900
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to /Born in Canada

Thomas Smith was the son of Richard Smith and Honora Murry from Durrus. He left Ireland from Cobh and settled in Quebec, Canada some time between 1847-1854.. His brother, William Smith married Mary Murry. He also had a younger brother, Richard, who joined him in Quebec (around 1854) but died a few years later.  Honora Murry also made the trip in 1854 but died once she arrived in Quebec City. She is buried in a mass grave in the St Patrick's Cemetery in Quebec City. 

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