Trying to find family of Joseph Harpur, said to be born in Kinsale @1776. He was transporte to Australia in 1800 aboard the Royal Admiral. His trial was in Surrey, 19/3/1800. Would really appreciate any tips on how or where I might find information about his life before he arrived out here. I can't find anything. Leonie.
Leonie:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
You don't mention the religious denomination but RC records do not start until 1805 and there is a gap between 1806-1815. The closest record I could find is this 1839 baptismal record for an Edward Harpur with a father Thomas.
Roger McDonnell
Area - CORK & ROSS (RC) , Parish/Church/Congregation - KINSALE
Baptism of EDWARD HARPUR of MARKET LANE on 11 December 1839
NameEDWARD HARPURDate of BirthN/R N/R N/RAddressMARKET LANEFatherTHOS HARPURMotherANN MAHONY
Thank you for trying. I will keep at it, who knows, one day he might turn up. Thanks again, Leonie
Joseph Harpur
Born in Kinsale, Cork, Ireland on 1776
Moved to New Zealand. We are descendents of him and his wife Sarah Chidley. There are lots of descendents here in New Zealand.
Is this the same Joseph Harpur you are looking for?
5th great grandmother Sarah Chidley