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Patrick Purcell

Patrick Purcell

Born
1800-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1890-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Born in county Carlow, migrated to the USA in 1819. Settled in Iowa, Married Mary Mahady, traveled by wagon train and arrived in Calif. in 1853. Settled in Placer County, Calif, Wife Died in 1868. Raised 4children, Lucy, MaryAnn, Margret, and John(adopted). Was a stonemason. Built the 1st Catholic Church in what is now Lincoln, Cal. buried in Lincoln, Cal along with his wife and many of my Irish ancestors.

Associated communities

Carlow

County Carlow, or Ceatharlach in Irish, is located in the south-east of Ireland.  It is the second smallest county in Ireland and home to the prehistoric Browne’s Hill Dolmen – the capstone of which is reputed to be the largest in Europe.  Our county town is Carlow and we have a population of approximately 54,612.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Bridge in Clonegal over the river Derry. The bridge is the border between County Carlow and County Wexford

    Location: Carlow

  • Saint Aidan's Church

    Location: Carlow

    Saint Aidan's Church, Tullow, County Carlow

  • Very old map of County Carlow

    Location: Carlow

  • Carlow Workhouse

    Location: Carlow

    Mortarstown Upper, Carlow, R93 X0FX

Timeline events in this community

  • 1620s

    Granting of Lands to the Esmonds

    <p>The newly released records on <a href="http://www.virtualtreasury.ie">www.virtualtreasury.ie</a> have a record showing , what I think , is the granting of lands of Clonegal , Ballypierce , Kildavan and more to the Esmonds in 1625. I am attaching a copy of document.<br /> The relevant text is the second last entry on page</p> <p>Eamonn O Donohue</p>

    1625-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Night of the Big Wind

    <p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>

    1839-01-06 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Carlow in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time)</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Royal University of Ireland founded

    <p>In accordance with the University Education (Ireland) Act 1879, The Royal University of Ireland was founded as an examining and degree-awarding university (based on the model of the University of London). A Royal Charter was issued on 27 April 1880 which entitled the Royal University to grant any degree, similar to that of any other university in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (except in theology and divinity).</p>

    1880-04-27 12:00:00

Bagenalstown (Carlow)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Bagenalstown (Carlow). 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

  • St Patrick's Church

    Location: Bagenalstown (Carlow)

    Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Rathoe Cross Roads, RATHTOE, County Carlow

  • Dunleckney Manor, Carlow

    Location: Bagenalstown (Carlow)

    Bagnalstown, Co. Carlow

Timeline events in this community

  • 1930s

    Foundation of Erin's Own GAA Club

    1934-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1890s

    Foundation of Ballinkillen GAA Clun

    1890-01-01 12:00:00

Patrick Purcell