John Fitzpatrick (abt. 1810), County Clare...Ballyglass

Hello Carolyn,   My Wife is a Fitzpatrick so I'm always looking for connections to her Family that came from Ireland. This Site has been very helpful in My search. I had a quick look at your ? regarding John. 

If Sarah Plunkett was Born in 1799 she would have been 11yrs old when she had John?  Do you have Verified information on Thomas and Sarah Plunkett being John Fitzpatricks Parents, If so it would be very Helpful. If you can Post anymore information regarding Thomas Fitzpatrick and Sarah Plunkett it would be very Helpful.     Stay Safe

All the Best

Peter
 

Hi Peter,

After your reply, I took a closer look at "Sarah"....firstly, I believe her name is Mary or Mary Sarah....the information I have is only from Ancestry trees which I realize are not always accurate. Her BD is given as "about 1790", not 1799. I also had her born in County Monaghan, but do not think that is accurate. I have no birth or marriage records for her that fit, but there is a lot of information on her husband, Thomas....and their seven children - my John not so much which is why I am questioning his place in the family.

Are you on Ancestry? If not, I'll tell you that the majority of Ancestry trees (with records to prove) show Thomas Fitzpatrick dying on Dec. 31, 1865 in Erie, NY, USA.....many report that he came to the US with two of his sons, Thomas and Patrick. I believe that the records show this to be true. I just checked again, and the daughter, Maria Anna, also died in Erie County, NY....the eldest, Michael is shown as dying in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

So...bottom line is that there are many questions for this family!  I am in contact with another Ancestry user in Canberra who is related to me via John Fitzpatrick, and he is stumped as well!

I believe that he is a semi-professional genealogist, so I am not alone!

Sorry that I cannot be more helpful!

Carolyn

 

Hello Carolyn,  

John Fitzpatrick (1738-1800) And Catherine Fitzpatrick maiden name Foster(1740-1810) Had A son called Patrick(1763-1817) who married Mary Kirvick(1765-1845)  (Married 1760 Rathdowney,Laios,Ireland. ( I haven't verified the Dates yet ) but working back from Michael it looks promising). First and last names have a tendency to vary through the years.

Their Son Thomas P Fitzpatrick and Sarah Plunkett had a Son Called Michael he married Margaret Rielly.  Michael Died on the 25th August 1873 at Shotts Iron Works age 51yrs. District of Calderhead in the County of Lanark,Scotland.
Margaret Fitzpatrick maiden name Rielly Died 21st May 1879 High Street,Shotts Iron Works. District of Calderhead in the County of Lanark,Scotland. Margarets Parents are John Rielly and Julia Rielly maiden name McMahon.

I have Copies of the Death and Census (1861 & 1871) Registers for Michael and Margaret.

I am a member of Wikitree (It is a Free Site) There is 2 members that have information on your Family Tree. (What are The Chances). I was going through other Sites looking for info. and I just had to look at the one I'm on. LoL.   

If you want Copies of the registers you can contact me at   maryfitz2014@yahoo.ca  And If you go on the WikiTree Site you will be able to see the Informatin that they have on your Family.

All the Best

Peter             
 

 

Hi Peter,

I appreciate your reply...yes, I have all that info you mentioned with the exception of Michael's wife as I am trying (but is it not easy) to stay focused on my relative!

 Michael is the oldest child of seven....my ancestor, John, is the second born. I'll take a look at the wikitree.

Thanks,

Carolyn