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Morrisons of Tallow & Kilwatermoy

WaterfordKilwatermoy (Waterford)

G'day,

I'm a great grandchild of Richard Morrison (born Tallow 1850)

Richard was the eldest child of James Morrison (born c1821) & Ellen Gearin (born c1816).

Richard married Margaret Foohy in 1874, and they lived in Fermoy, Co.Cork prior to 1880.

They arrived, (with 4 children) in Sydney on 24 December 1880 aboard the Northampton, then lived in Waverley, Sydney.

I'm trying to confirm a suggested connection between this Morrison family and the Morrison family of Kilwatermoy.

The Kilwatermoy family is John Morrison & Catherine Walsh, married in Ireland, but travelled separately to Australia c1860.

They were the pioneer Morrison farming family of Springbank and Bulga Creek in Canberra.

Any connection between the Tallow family and the Kilwatermoy family would be appreciated.

Regards,

Michael

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Hi Michael,

Looks like Richard & John were brothers (from www.rootsireland.ie/):

Name:John MorrisonDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:14-Sep-1854Address:KilwatermoyParish/District:KNOCKANOREGender:
CountyCo. Waterford
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:James MorrisonMother:Ellen GearyOccupation:
Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:Thomas MurraySponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Margaret Morrison

 

Date of Marriage:15-Feb-1874
Parish / District:CASTLELYONS
County:Co. Cork
Husband
WifeName:RichardMorrisson
MargaretFoohyAddress:
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic

So they married in Cork (wife's home) but children were born in Waterford

Richard & Margaret's children:

Name:Mary MorrisonDate of Birth:21-May-1875
Registration Date:
Address:KilwatermoyParish/District:TallowGender:FemaleCountyCo. Waterford
Denomination:Civil Parish / District
Father:Richard MorrisonMother:Margaret FoohyOccupation:Farmer

Notes:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Place of birth: Kilwatermoy.
Informant: Morrison Richard (Father).
Informant address: Kilwatermoy.
Registration Date: 7 JUN 1875.
Registrar: Hanan William.
Register: TALLOW BTH BK 1.
Union: Lismore.

Church BaptismMorrisonJohn1877Co. Waterford

Civil BirthMorrisonJohn1877Co. Waterford
Civil BirthMorrisonHannah1878Co. Waterford
Church BaptismMorrissonJohanna1878Co. Waterford
Civil BirthMorrisonJames1880Co. Waterford
Church BaptismMorrissonJames1880Co. Waterford

Col

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Hi Col,

Wow! Thanks for the quick reply and all the info.

Richard certainly had a brother John (b 1854) but this John (a bachelor) died at Liverpool, Sydney in 1911 and is buried in Waverley Cemetery.

The John Morrison from Kilwatermoy who I'm trying to find a connection with is a different line. This John M was born in Kilwatermoy about 1815. He died 21 July 1897 at Bulga Creek (Canberra) aged 82, and is buried in the the Pioneer Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan (NSW). He married Catherine Walsh c1859-1860 in Waterford. Catherine died 5 March 1907 at Royalla, NSW aged 80 (suggesting she was born in 1827).

Family records in the publication "The Morrisons of Bulga Creek and Tralee" by Les Lyons, 1974 - see PDF attached to the Tallow Parish Message Board - shown in the family tree in the Appendix - give the birth dates of John M and Catherine W as 1826 and 1841 respectively - which contradict their ages (82 & 80) shown on their headstone in the Queanbeyan Cemetery.

Thanks again for your message.

Regards,

Michael

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Hi Michael,

The marriage record is on rootsireland but has very little info!

Date of Marriage:26-Sep-1855
Parish / District:Knockanore
County:Co. Waterford
Husband
WifeName:JohnMorrisson
CatherineWalshAddress:
KilwatermoyDenomination:Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic

If Kilwatermoy records are contained in Knockanore parish records as above, you might want to check the nli R C registers if you haven't already done so. (google nli R C registers search for Knockanore and the baptisms 1816 to 1833 are there. It's hard going but the 1816's might be worth a check in case John was baptised late. There was also a lot of mistranscription and inaccuracy through illiteracy / innumeracy.

The Tithe Applotments (also free online) have 5 Morrisons in Waterford in the 1830's titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/

There are Catherine Walsh baptism/birth records 1820 to 40 from Knockanore R C on rootsireland; : the earleist for John Morrison is 1833.

Col

 

ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Col,

Sincere thanks once again for your help with my enquiry.

The marriage details of John & Catherine are particularly appreciated.

I'll check each of the sites you've suggested asap.

Regards,

Michael

 

IrelandXO member

Hi Micheal & Col,

I will keep searching also.

Thanks Amanda.

 

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Hi there Michael

I am a descendant of John and Catherine. My family is still based in the Canberra district.

We have quite a number of written and oral histories of our descendants from Kilwatermoy. I also visited there some years back to see where our forebears came from.

I would be very happy to share stories with you.

What is the best way of getting in touch?

James

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Hi James,

Thanks for your message.

Please be aware that I'm not a direct descendant of your John Morrison & Catherine Walsh.

I'm a descendant of John Foohey Morrison & Clara Clowes from Waverley, Sydney NSW.

The complication comes from Clara's sister, Elizabeth Mary Morrison (Aunty Mary) marrying John Joseph Morrison (born at Bulga Creek c1871).

Two sisters married gents called 'John Morrison' who really didn't want to know each other. However, my main aim is to find some proof that they were in fact related in some way - most likely cousins.

Best way to contact me is via e-mail: mckell154@yahoo.com.au

Regards,

Mike

 

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Hi James,

I am also related to John and Catherine Morrison. My Grandfather was Leo Morrison, twin broith of Bernard Morrison.

I would love to know what stories you might have that I don't and happy to share mine.

My email address is amanda.morrison@environment.gov.au

Thanks,

 

Amanda.

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