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Benjamin Reilly and Margaret Potter

Hi everyone, I am trying to find information about my 3xGGGrandparents Benjamin and Margaret. Benjamin was born c1777 and possibly died in 1865 in Mullinger aged 88. Margaret was born c 1790 and died on 17 February 1860 in Cavan. Their children were Jane (1812), Hannah (1814), Isabella (1816), Eliza (1823), George (1826), Michael Potter (1828) and Charlotte Ann (1832). Hannah, Eliza and Isabella came out to Australia in 1842. Jane and her husband Joseph Brown came out in 1865 and lived in Rockhampton, Queensland. Charlotte married Charles Tighe and remained in Ireland. Hannah married Joseph Crowther (died 1845) then William Andrews and lived in Warwick, Queensland. Eliza married George Spires and lived in Ipswich, Queensland (possibly returned to Ireland). Isabella married Patrick Kelly and lived in Ipswich, Queensland (my ancestors). I have no further information on Michael Potter or George. Any information or sources to search would be very appreciated. Regards Carmel

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Carmel:

The subscription site Roots Ireland has baptismal records for four children of Benjamin Reilly and Margaret Reilly. NOTE: Older Church of Ireland baptismal records never showed the mother's maiden name (from my experience). I did not find records for Jane, George and Michael

Hannah baptized October 30 1814

Isabella baptized October 13 1816

Elizabeth baptized December 29 1818

Benjamin baptized May 20 1821

Charlotte Ann baptized January 5 1832

They were baptized in the Church of Ireland parish in Cavan Town and they lived in Cavan town

Roger McDonnell

Roger McDonnell

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Carmel,

This is consistent with other trees on Ancestry

NameJane Reilly
GenderF (Female)
Birth Date1812
Birth PlaceCootehill, Cavan, Ulster, Ireland
Marriage Date1833
Marriage PlaceCootehill, Cavan, Ulster, Ireland
Death Date7 mars 1875 (7 Mar 1875)
Death PlaceRockhampton, Australian Colonies (Rockhampton), Queensland, Australie (Australia)
FatherBenjamin Reilly
MotherMargaret Clare Potter
SpouseJoseph Brown
ChildBenjamine BrownCharlotte Ann BrownElizabeth BrownHannah BrownJohn BrownJoseph BrownMargaret Brown
View on Geneanethttps://gw.geneanet.org/imwa01?n=reilly&oc=&p=jane

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Maybe Michael?/

NameMichael Reilly
GenderMale
Baptism Date28 Mar 1828
Baptism PlaceClones, Monaghan, Ireland
FatherBenjn Reilly
MotherMargt Potter
FHL Film Number897416

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It has been suggested on Ancestry that this is Michael

NameMichael Riley
Age in 187037
Birth Dateabt 1833
BirthplaceIreland
Dwelling Number161
Home in 1870Rush, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
RaceWhite
GenderMale
Post OfficeBarnesville
Father of Foreign BirthYes
Mother of Foreign BirthYes
Cannot ReadYes
Cannot WriteYes
Male Citizen Over 21Yes
Inferred SpouseBridget Riley
Inferred ChildrenMary RileyDavid Riley
Household Members (Name)Age
Bridget Riley39
Mary Riley14
David Riley12
Catharine Riley14
Julia Riley8
Margaret Riley5
Bridget Riley3
Patrick Riley
Michael Riley37

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Carmel,

Some trees on Ancestry suggest this is George. Record shows father is Benjamin.

NameGeorge Reilly
Date of Registration1848
Registration DistrictCavan, Ireland
Volume3
Page number503
FHL Film Number101242
Records on Page (Name)
Letitia Johnston
George Reilly
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Hi everyone,

Thank you so much for your very helpful replies. I am following them up now.

Cheers,

Carmel

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