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Thomas Mulcare b. 1809 Cashel, CountyTipperary

Thomas Mulcare b. Cashel, Tipperary, attested with the 87th Regiment of Foot, The Royal Irish Fusiliers, on 28 November 1827, aged 18 years and srved for 21 years and 38 days of which 12 years and 96 days was spent in Mauritius. He was married on 20 July 1846 in Perth Scotland, to Elisabeth Lennox of Craigie Perth. His family included William Lennox Mulcare 1850,Elisabeth Lennox Mulcare 1853, Jane Ann Mulcare 1855, all b. Perth, James Mulcare 1857, Thomas Mulcare 1859 both b. Newtyle, Angus, Scotland, and Lillius Lennox Mulcare. Thomas died in Perth in 10 June 1873 and Elisabeth died there on 8 April 1911.

There was an anti-Irish feeling in Perth in the late 19th century and at the 1891 census both James and Thomas were listed under the surname Lennox. No records have been seen for James after 1891 - did he emmigrate?

DonaldScott

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Dear Donald:

Many thanks for your post to the Ireland Reaching Out message board.

It is possible that James may have emigrated or he may have died.  You would need to research death records in order to confirm that.  It is interesting that both sons changed their surname to their mother's maiden name in the 1891 Census.  You might also consider newspaper research in order to find out why they may have done that. 

You might consider creating a profile about Thomas Mulcare as he was born in Ireland.  You can create that profile at the link below:

http://www.irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy

The profile will attract others who may be researching the same family. 

It would seem that Scottish records are the best option for you to try to determine what may have happened.  I believe that Scotland's People is a very good website.  The link is below:

http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

 

The very best of luck with your research. 

Kind regards,

Jane.

jhalloranryan@…

Hi Jane, if you are still about after all this time. 

James Mulcare, son of Thomas emmugrated to America under the name James Lennox (his mother’s maiden name).

I have noticed that the name Mulcare was not common in County Tipperary, but there were lots of Mocklers and I wonder if they might have been the same family, in a land where spelling was not first class. is there anyone in the Cashel Family History Centre who has information on any links between the two names? It just seems too much of a coincidence to have the two names in one location. I would be grateful for any information or suggestions.

Donald

 

DonaldScott

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