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Robert Fox

Robert Fox

Born
1836-07-02 12:00:00
Died
1904-05-12 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Robert Fox ( son of William Fox and Sarah Williams) and Mary Brien(Bryan) Fox (daughter of James Brien(Bryan) and Mary Brangan).

Both born in County Wicklow; he in July 1836 and she November 1839. Both baptized at St. Patrick's RC Church Wicklow Town. 

He was an agricultural laborer.

Children include: Arthur-1869, Robert-1872, James-1873, William-1875, Thomas-1880, Mary-1882 and Sarah-1883. Possibly a Patrick-1878.

At various times resided at Ashford, Ballinea, Ballinapark, Tinnakelly(Rathnew) , Ballinteskin and Dunganstown East. 

Robert, Robert jr, William and Thomas all played GAA for Rathnew 1888-1901.

In 1901 Robert, Mary, sons Robert, William, Thomas, daughters Sarah and Mary immigrated to Philadelphia USA where they joined sons Arthur and James.

Associated communities

Wicklow

Co. Wicklow, or Cill Mhantáin in Irish, is located in the mid-east region of Ireland.  It is known as The Garden of Ireland and is home to the scenic Wicklow Mountains.  Our county town is Wicklow and we have a population of approximately 142,332.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Rathmore Church Blessington c 1900s

    Location: Wicklow

  • Moate House Rathmore

    Location: Wicklow

  • St. Nicholas Church of Ireland, Dunlavin

    Location: Wicklow

    Dunlavin

  • Wicklow Gaol

    Location: Wicklow

    Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow, Co Wicklow, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 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

  • 1990s

    My Left Foot movie (1989) wins at Oscars 1990

    <p>At the 62nd Academy Awards, My Left Foot (1989) received 5 nominations (including Best Picture) with Day-Lewis and Fricker winning Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.</p>

    1990-03-26 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Wicklow in the 1830s

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

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1950s

    Ronnie Delaney wins Olympic Gold

    1956-12-03 12:00:00