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Thomas Shea

Thomas Shea

Born
1835-12-23 12:00:00
Gender
Male

Thomas Shea was the son of Michael Shea. According to History of the Catholic Church in Indiana he was born 23 December 1834 "near Waterville, County Kerry. Recent information from Griffith's Valuations indicates that Michael Shea, Thomas's father, occupied Lot 8 of Breahig Townland, Dromod Parish, from the early 1830s so it may be the birthplace of Thomas. It is very close to Waterville.

He and his brother James emigrated to the United States, apparently following 2 of his aunts (Michael's sisters.) Michael followed and after a brief stay in Bellefontaine, Ohio, they settled in Indiana. All were blacksmiths. According to the 1900 Federal Census Thomas emigrated in 1863.

Thomas married Mary Kirby, born in Co. Kerry 15 August 1840 who was also an immigrant. They had 7 children: Julia Agnes b. 1868, Joanna b. 1870, Thomas b. 1870, James b. 1876, Tomothy b. 1878 and Mary Claudia b. 1879. A photo of Thomas Shea at age 70 appears in The Indianapolis Star newspaper for Jan 1, 1909 on the occasion of his retirement from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.

Associated communities

Kerry

County Kerry, or Ciarraí in Irish, is located in the south-west of Ireland.  It is thought to be one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland and is home to the legendary Ring of Kerry – a 110 mile touring route.  Tralee is our county town and we have a population of approximately 147,554.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Timeline events in this community

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    Evictions in Kerry

    1849-05-04 12:00:00

  • 1890s

    1892 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1893-03-26 12:00:00

  • 1900s

    1903 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

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  • 1900s

    1904 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1906-07-01 12:00:00

Dromod (Kerry)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Dromod (Kerry). 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.

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Buildings in this community

  • Skellig Michael Monastic Site

    Location: Dromod (Kerry)

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    Location: Dromod (Kerry)

    Ballaghisheen, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Waterville GAA Club

    1889-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1940s

    Foundation of Dromid Pearses GAA Club

    1946-01-01 12:00:00

Caher (Kerry)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Caher (Kerry). 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.

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Buildings in this community

  • Cahersiveen Workhouse

    Location: Caher (Kerry)

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    Location: Caher (Kerry)

    Carhan Lower, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1890s

    Foundation of Renard GAA Club

    1899-01-01 12:00:00