Thomas Patrick Doherty was born on 13 April 1853 with father James and mother Margaret (Miltown Malbay RC Parish Baptism/Birth Records) in Carrrowduff Townland. Other children: John Baptised 4 March 1840, Mary born 1 May 1841, Charles born 25 July 1842, Mary born 31 December 1844, Martin born 8 November 1846, Connor born 8 February 1849, Bridget born 14 March 1851. Some of these possibly went to America.
Thomas arrived in Adelaide South Australia on 27 June 1879, married a Brigid Bakey born in Adelaide but a daughter of Patrick Bakey from Ennistimon, Co Clare and Anne Shannon from Co Clare. They had 10 children but he died young on 14 April 1902.
I am seeking information about James and Margaret Doherty and their ancestors if possible.
Bernard Smith
Thomas Doherty is a great grandfather.
BSmith
Sunday 3rd Feb 2013, 10:06AMMessage Board Replies
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Have you tried looking through the on-line resources offered by the Clare County Library at: http://www.clarelibrary.ie/
If your research turns up anything on a Susan Doherty who married Michael O'Brien and died in about 1855 most probably in Abbey Township, Ennis, County Clare. She was my Great, Great-Grandmother. Shortly after her death, Michael brought the remaining family to America. I found burial information on Susan through the Clare County Library on-line resources.
Good luck,
Bill
Bill Arnold
Monday 11th Feb 2013, 02:37PM -
Hi
The family you describe is that of my great grandfather, who you refer to as Connor, but known in our family as Cornelius. An aunt of mine went to Ireland a few years ago and paid for research into the Doherty family. I don't think she found much about James and Margaret, so I can't help you there. Did you know that Cornelius came to Victoria in 1870. he settled in Creswick where he was a miner and had 5 children.
By the way, I think you married a schoolfriend of mine. My name is Cecilia. I will send a letter.
Regards
cecdb
Saturday 11th Jan 2014, 07:22AM