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William FitzGERALD 1838 – 1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1838

Birth Location: Cullen, Cork, Ireland

Death Date: 20 Apr 1912

Death Location: Darrah Farm Plesant point New Zealand

Father: William FitzGerald

Mother: Hannah Riordan

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Irwin

Children(s): Micael Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, Catherine Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald, James Fitzgerald, Edward Fitzgerald, William Fitzgerald, Mary Fitzgerald, Thomas Fitzgerald, Gregory Fitzgerald, Cecily Fitzgerald

The story of William FitzGERALD began in 1838 in Cullen, Cork, Ireland. William FitzGERALD married Elizabeth Ellen "Lucy" Irwin, and had children including Micael Fitzgerald, John Joseph Fitzgerald, Catherine (Kit) Teresa Fitzgerald, Michael John (Guy) Fitzgerald, James Patrick (Butcher) Fitzgerald, Edward William Joseph Fitzgerald, William Francis Joseph Fitzgerald, Mary Josephine (Minnie) Fitzgerald, Thomas Bernard (Sooky) Fitzgerald, Gregory Augustine (Cuddy) Fitzgerald, Cecily Lucy Elizabeth (Cis) Fitzgerald. William FitzGERALD passed away in 1912 in Darrah Farm Plesant point New Zealand.

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Biography

  • The story of William FitzGERALD began in 1838 in Cullen, Cork, Ireland.
  • William FitzGERALD married Elizabeth Ellen "Lucy" Irwin, and had children including Micael Fitzgerald, John Joseph Fitzgerald, Catherine (Kit) Teresa Fitzgerald, Michael John (Guy) Fitzgerald, James Patrick (Butcher) Fitzgerald, Edward William Joseph Fitzgerald, William Francis Joseph Fitzgerald, Mary Josephine (Minnie) Fitzgerald, Thomas Bernard (Sooky) Fitzgerald, Gregory Augustine (Cuddy) Fitzgerald, Cecily Lucy Elizabeth (Cis) Fitzgerald.
  • William FitzGERALD passed away in 1912 in Darrah Farm Plesant point New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William FitzGERALD's Ancestors

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William FitzGERALD
1838 – 1912
Birth Place: Cullen, Cork, Ireland
Parents
William FitzGerald
1810 – 1871
Cullen, Cork, Ireland
Hannah ('Nora') Riordan
1803 – 1898
Cullen, Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
William Fitzgerald
1775 –
Cork, Ireland
Sarah
1775 – 1835
Macroon, Cork, Ireland
Wm. Riordan
1779 –
Julia (Mc) Auliffe
1780 –
Great-Grandparents
John Fitzgerald
1750 – 1810
Anastasia Meaghes
1750 – 1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Fitzgerald
1720 –
Jane
1730 –

William FitzGERALD's Descendants

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William FitzGERALD (1838 – 20 Apr 1912) m. Elizabeth (Ellen "Lucy") Irwin (1860 – 19 Sep 1946)
  1. 1. Micael Fitzgerald (1883 – 1883)
  2. 2. John (Joseph) Fitzgerald (25 Feb 1883 – 3 Nov 1883)
  3. 3. Catherine ((Kit) Teresa) Fitzgerald (April 1884 – 15 Oct 1942)
  4. 4. Michael (John (Guy)) Fitzgerald (27 September 1885 – 4 April 1963)
  5. 5. James (Patrick (Butcher)) Fitzgerald (3 Aug 1887 – 7 Mar 1937)
  6. 6. Edward (William Joseph) Fitzgerald (13 Jan 1889 – 20 Aug 1968)
  7. 7. William (Francis Joseph) Fitzgerald (24 Nov 1890 – 3 Feb 1965)
  8. 8. Mary (Josephine (Minnie)) Fitzgerald (1893 – 21 May 1981)
  9. 9. Thomas (Bernard (Sooky)) Fitzgerald (21 August 1894 – 12 Sep 1918)
  10. 10. Gregory (Augustine (Cuddy)) Fitzgerald (12 Oct 1899 – 9 Nov 1987)
  11. 11. Cecily (Lucy Elizabeth (Cis)) Fitzgerald (19 Nov 1901 – 25 Oct 2004)

William FitzGERALD's Timeline

8 Records

1832
17 Jul 1832
William FitzGERALD was baptized in Cork, Ireland
Cork, Ireland
1838
abt 1838
Birth of William FitzGERALD in Daragh Farm County Cork, Ireland, Near, Millstreet Parish, Cork, Ireland
Daragh Farm County Cork, Ireland, Near, Millstreet Parish, Cork, Ireland
1838
1838
Birth of William FitzGERALD in Daragh Farm near Millstream County Cork, Ireland
Daragh Farm near Millstream County Cork, Ireland
1838
1838
Birth of William FitzGERALD in Cullen, Cork, Ireland
Cullen, Cork, Ireland
1861
1861
Age 23
William FitzGERALD resided here in Woolwich, St Mary, Woolwich, Kent, England
Woolwich, St Mary, Woolwich, Kent, England
1896
1896
Age 58
William FitzGERALD resided here in New Zealand
New Zealand
1912
20 Apr 1912
Age 74
Death of William FitzGERALD in Kerrytown, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
Kerrytown, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
1912
20 Apr 1912
Age 74
Death of William FitzGERALD in Darrah Farm Plesant point New Zealand
Darrah Farm Plesant point New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1838
    Event Place: Daragh Farm County Cork, Ireland, Near, Millstreet Parish, Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915
    [2] Ireland, Prison Registers, 1790-1924, The National Archives of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Ireland Prisoner Registers
    [3] Web: UK, Royal Naval Seamen Index, 1853 -1872

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Daragh Farm near Millstream County Cork, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 404; Folio: 68; Page: 29; GSU roll: 542631
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
    [3] New Zealand, World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, Archives New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Series Number: 18805

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Cullen, Cork, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1832
    Event Place: Cork, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Woolwich, St Mary, Woolwich, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 404; Folio: 68; Page: 29; GSU roll: 542631

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tankardstown
    Record Source: Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Kerrytown, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966, New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Darrah Farm Plesant point New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: South Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

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