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I am continuing to look for the Irish ancestors of my great-great grandfather, Philip Augustus Fitzpatrick, who came to New York City around 1848.  In his obit, it says he is a native of Drumlane Parish in County Cavan.  After arriving in New York City, he married Bridget Daly (daughter of John Daly and Bridget Christy Daly).  She also is listed as being from County Cavan.

I have reconstructed my great-great-grandfather's family who came to New York City.  All died in the city.  They are:

Bridget Fitzpatrick (1821-1860), married Robert McGuire.  She is listed as a native of Belturbet.  Two children.

Rosa Fitzpatrick (1825 - unknown)  I lose all records of her once she arrives.

John Fitzpatrick (1827-1905).  Married Margaret G "Mary" Wahlen of Massachusetts.  Five sons reached adulthood.

Philip Augustus Fitzpatrick (1928-1874)  My great-great grandfather.  Three children reached adulthood.

Edward Fitzpatrick (1831-1892).  He was listed as a "master baker".  Married Mary McGran.  Three daughters reached adulthood, two became nuns.

Mary Fitzpatrick (1831 - 1907).  She married James Doyle, born in Ireland.  Three children reached adulthood.

Patrick Fitzpatrick (1836-1916)  He married Sarah Moran/Malone.  Four children, three reached adulthood. 

Hugh Fitzpatrick (1837-1862)  He never married. 

 

Two other "possible" siblings or close relatives are Catherine "Kate" Fitzparick (1835-1880).  She is a native of Beltrubet and married Francis "Frank" Blessing of Drumlane Parish.  Kate had a spinster sister, Margaret Fitzpatrick (1830-unknown) who lived with them.

Death certificates for two of these siblings list Irish parents as John Fitzpatrick and Ann Lawler.  But I know nothing more about them.  Any ideas or help would be appreciated.

 

debwoolley

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Hi Deb,  

It is difficult to find records for your timeline.  I tried without success to find them in RootsIreland, most likely because their records were not transcribed or have been lost.  I was hoping that their father John would have lived long enough to have his death registered on Irishgenealogy.ie, but I was unable to identify him, look at the ones registered in Cavan, there are some images not available and you could apply and purchase the copies if you do not want to wait for the images to be released, you never know what turns up.  Indeed not all deaths were registered even though they were legally obliged to do so.  Also keep an eye out  for burial/headstone transcriptions such as on the following sites, if your area is not on it, volunteers will get around to them some day.

See if you can find any relatives living with them in the later census, if they came from Ireland in chain migration this might widen your family tree and get you the link back to family that remained in Ireland after the siblings left.

 I hope you make a some headway in your search and if you find anything that you would like bounce off me do let me know.  

Regards Carmel O'Callaghan

 

 

Bailieborough CavanIrelandXO Volunteer

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