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Kealy Michael J

Male Bef 1845 - 1918  (> 73 years)


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  • Name Kealy Michael J 
    Born Bef 21 Sep 1845  ,,Kilkenny,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 21 Sep 1845  ,Muckalee,Kilkenny,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Emigration 26 Jan 1867 
    • Sailed for Australia
    Immigration 21 May 1867  ,Sydney,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    • per Light Brigade
      Rmn Cath F Patrick MCatherine
    Residence 1876  ,Maitland,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Occupation 21 Dec 1900  Hatfield Park,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Died 30 Oct 1918  Fosterton,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8, 9, 10] 
    Buried Aft 30 Oct 1918  Dungog Cemetery,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Inscription: Beloved husband of the above/Died at Dungog 30th October 1918/Aged 71 years/RIP
    Obituary 1 Nov 1918  ,Fosterton,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    • Maitland Daily Mercury Friday 1st Nov. 1918:

      Death at Fosterton.

      There passed away on Wednesday morning last a very old resident of the district in the person of Mr. Michael Kelly, Fosteron. Deceased had been failing for some considerable time and his health was causing anxiety to the family. Mrs. Kealy died some nine years ago, and there is now left to mourn their sad loss Miss Maggie, Sister Dorothea (Port Macquarie), Mrs. Ambrose (Haberfield), Misses Hetty and Nellie, Messrs Patrick (Haberfield), Jack (Moree), James (late A.I.F.), Herbert Michael and Charlie (at home). Another son, William, died in Queensland some 11 years ago. Mrs. Tierney, of Dungog and Mrs. Nolan, of Newcastle, are sisters of deceased. The deceased was a native of Kilkenny,Ireland, and came to this country when a young man. He spent all his life in the Hunter River district, and most of it at Fosterton. He had reached the grand age of 71 years and had not suffered much illness until this last few years. The late Mr. Kelly enjoyed the love and esteem of a very wide circle of friends. He was an ardent church member and excellent citizen in every way. The funeral was largely attended. Rev. Father Meagher, a very old friend, conducted the burial service.
    Name Richard Kealy 
    Probate 13 Dec 1918  ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Residence ,Fosterton,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I299  GeniAus Family Tree
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2022 

    Father Kealy Patrick,   b. Abt 1811, ,,Kilkenny,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Mar 1875, ,Ballyfoyle,Kilkenny,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 64 years) 
    Mother Bowe Katherine,   b. Abt 1821, ,,Kilkenny,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 1887, ,Ballyfoyle,Kilkenny,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 66 years) 
    Married 3 May 1843  Catholic Church,Muckalee,Kilkenny,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F83  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Bowe Mary Agnes,   b. 1856, ,Morpeth, NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Feb 1910, ,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Married 2 Feb 1875  ,East Maitland,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Children 
     1. Kealy Patrick Joseph,   b. 11 Mar 1876, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jun 1919, ,Ashfield,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years)
     2. Kealy William Thomas,   b. 26 Jun 1878, ,Morpeth,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Aug 1908, ,Cairns, Queensland,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 30 years)
     3. Kealy Margaret,   b. 27 Sep 1879, ,Largs, NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jun 1947, 75 Cowper Street,Randwick,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     4. Kealy Catherine H,   b. 10 Jul 1881, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Aug 1955, St Josephs Convent, Lochinvar, NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
     5. Kealy John,   b. 9 Nov 1882, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Mar 1932, ,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years)
     6. Kealy Mary Agnes,   b. 2 Jan 1885, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 May 1932, ,Sydney,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years)
     7. Kealy James,   b. 17 Nov 1887, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Nov 1952, Prince Henry Hospital,Little Bay,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     8. Kealy Loretta,   b. 16 Aug 1888, ,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jun 1969, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     9. Kealy Michael,   b. 10 Dec 1890, ,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Sep 1961, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     10. Kealy Ellen Dorothea,   b. 12 Jul 1891, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jul 1977, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     11. Kealy Herbert Francis,   b. 1 Jul 1893, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Aug 1943, 75 Cowper Street,Randwick,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years)
     12. Kealy Alice Veronica,   b. 21 Oct 1896, ,,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1902, ,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 5 years)
     13. Kealy Thomas Charles,   b. 21 Dec 1900, Hatfield Park,Dungog,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Dec 1979, ,Randwick,NSW,Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
    Last Modified 25 Nov 2022 
    Family ID F256  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Bef 21 Sep 1845 - ,,Kilkenny,Ireland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - 21 Sep 1845 - ,Muckalee,Kilkenny,Ireland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 21 May 1867 - ,Sydney,NSW,Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 21 Dec 1900 - Hatfield Park,Dungog,NSW,Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Oct 1918 - Fosterton,Dungog,NSW,Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Aft 30 Oct 1918 - Dungog Cemetery,Dungog,NSW,Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - 13 Dec 1918 - ,,NSW,Australia Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2952] Catholic Parish Registers at The National Library of Ireland, Microfilm 05026 / 05 | Page 17 Muckalee; County of Kilkenny; Diocese of Ossory. Baptisms, May 1845 to Oct. 1845.

    2. [S2876] rootsireland.ie/, http://ifhf.rootsireland.ie/view_detail.php?recordid=1454255&type=bch&recordCentre=kilkenny&page=1.

      Name: Michael Kealy Date of Birth:
      Date of Baptism: 21-Sep-1845
      Address: Wildfield Parish/District: MUCKALEE
      Gender: Male County Co. Kilkenny
      Denomination: Roman Catholic
      Father: Patrick Kealy Mother: Catherine Bowe
      Occupation:
      Sponsor 1 /
      Informant 1: Michael Bowe Sponsor 2 /
      Informant 2: Anne Bowe
      Notes:
      [E][FATHER GIVEN AS PADDY]

    3. [S2813] SRNSW, AONSW Reel 2485.
      Light Brigade. Kealy, Richard 18 Labourer Ballyfoyle Co. Kilkenny. Parents Pat and Cath. Read and write - both. Brother Thomas Kealy - West Maitland

    4. [S130] Book, Irish assisted immigrants to New South Wales, Australia (Richard Reid).

    5. [S2813] SRNSW, AONSW reel 2488.
      Kapunda .Single women - Kealy, Mary 21 Home duties Kilkenny. Parents Cath Kealy Ballyfoyle Kilkenny. R. Cath. Read and write - both. Brother - Mick Kealy Maitland Sponsored by T.Mahony of Maitland

    6. [S23] Birth Certificate.
      Thomas Charels Kealy


    7. [S2] Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 2 November 1918.
      KEALY.-October 30, 1918, at Dungog, Michael Kealy,aged 71. R.I.P

    8. [S52] x NSW BDM Indexes, NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Reg Dungog 17216/1918.

    9. [S2883] Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser (NSW : 1894 - 1954), 1 April 1932 P2.
      JOHN KEALY.

      There passed away at Dungog on Tuesday afternoon a well-known resi dent of Fosterton, in the person.of Mr. John Kealy. Deceased was the third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kealy, and was born at Largs 48 years ago. He went to school in Dun gog and spent his early life in these parts. Later he worked in the Moree district.

      Deceased is survived by four bro- thers, James (Fosterton), Herbert (Garah), Michael (Courailie, Moree),; and Charles (Fosterton). Two broth ers, Pat. and Will., predeceased him. There are also five sisters, Miss Mag gie (Garah), Sister Dorothea (Lochin-, var Convent), Mrs. Ambrose (Syd- ' ney), Miss Hetty (Garah), and Mrs. O. Caririgan (Courailie, Moree). The late Mr. Kealy had been ailing, for some four or five years and his end ; was not unexpected. He was a popular : figure in sporting circles in past years, particularly in racing, and in jumping : at shows. Jack, as he was familiarly called, was a good hearted, good nat ured friend and there are many who will regret to learn of his early de mise. The funeral took place on Wednes day afternoon when a large number of friends paid their last respects. Rev. Father Bourke officiated in the church and at the graveside. The pall bearers were Messrs. Herbert and Charles (brothers), Mr. M. Bowe and Mr. Dan McCarthy (of Morpeth). Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved in their sorrow. Wreaths were received from the following: — . Mr. and Mrs. J. Cavanagh, The Wilkerson family. Mrs. Moylan, Mary and Neville. Mr. and Mrs. Newton and family. The Misses Wilce. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cox and family. Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Lean and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Cox and family. Mr. and Mrs. S. Robards and boys. Mr. and Mrs. W. Lean and family. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Kingston and Sheila. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cox and family. Eric and Renie Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Frazer and family Mr. and Mrs. Robt Lsaji and family. Hon. W. and Mrs. Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. E. Bradbery and Cliff. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Dark.

    10. [S2834] The Catholic Press, 7 November 1918 P33.
      Mr. Michael Kealy, who for a number of years resided in Maitland, died at his resi dence, Fosterton, near Dungog, on Wed nesday, October 30. The deceased, who was a native W Kilkenny, Ireland, came to the State when quite a young man, and until the last few years enjoyed good health throughout his 71 years. He was an ex emplary Catholic and an ardent worker in Ms Church, and had the love and esteem of a wide circle of friends. Early in life he

      married Miss Bowe, of Morpeth, who pre deceased him some nine years ago. There is now left to mourn their sad loss Miss Maggie, Sister Dorothea (Port Macquarie), Mrs. Ambrose (Haberfield), Misses Hetty and Nellie, Messrs. Patrick (Haberfield), Jack (Moree), James (late A.I.F.), Her bert, Michael and Charlie (Fosterton). The funeral was largely attended, the Rev. Fa ther Meagher (Dungog), a very old friend, officiating. — R.I.P.

    11. [S48] Ancestry.co.uk, User dianeralston45.

    12. [S2813] SRNSW.
      Number
      NRS-13660-7-823-Series 4_90487
      Title
      Michal Kealy - Date of Death 30/10/1918, Granted on 13/12/1918

    13. [S52] x NSW BDM Indexes, NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Reg. 2970 Maitland 1875.


 

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