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Catherine M. Treacy/Tracey/Tracy born between 1839-1842 Knocknatubrid, Ardittin County Wicklow, Ireland arrived in NSW Australia on board "Ironside" 9 May 1863 with two brothers (James and Thomas) and sister in law (Ellen Flemming/Fleming wife of Thomas along with their children Jean b: C1861 Ballymoon, Wicklow, Ireland & Patrick b: 1962 Ballymoon, Wicklow, Ireland).  Catherine's occupation was listed as housemaid and she gave her age as 24 years. Additional information - was born in County Wicklow, religion RC and could read and write (on shipping record).  When Catherine died in 1909 in New South Wales Australia her parents were listed as Thomas Tracey/Tracy and Catherine nee Smith.  These parents were also listed on the shipping record in 1863.

Other members of the Tracey family had arrived in New South Wales Australia prior to 1863.

Catherine and her brothers were "sponsored" to Australia by their possible brother in law named as John Murphy.  A John Murpy happened to have married an Anne Treacy/Tracey in Sydney New South Wales Australia 19 July 1856.    The shipping record for this Anne Treacy/Tracey gives the following information - Anne Tracey b: 1830 in Knocknatubrid, Ardattin, Co, Carlow, Ireland Immigration: 31 October 1854 on board the "Patrician" parents living at Newbridge, Co Wicklow, Ireland.  When Anne Murphy (nee Tracey) died in Sydney New South Wales on 13 Aug 1873 her parents were also named as Thomas Tracey and Catherine Smith.

A John Murphy also sponsored two other members of the Treacy/Tracey/Tracy family to New South Wales Australia - John Tracey b: C1827 Thurlow, County Wicklow Ireland - Immigration: 15 September 1857 "Admiral Lyons" with sister Mary Tracey b: C1835 County Cavan, Ireland.

Any information to confirm baptisms/marriages/deaths for this family in Ireland would be appreciated.

Linceey

Friday 31st Jan 2014, 11:43PM

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