Hi,
I'm looking for further information on my 3x grandparents John O'Brien & Honora O'Brien nee Hyland.
I believe they were married probably around 1830's, as my 2x grandfather Patrick O'Brien was born 1839 near Ballyporeen, Tipperary, but was a native of Limerick.
They also had another son John but sadly I don't know much about him, other than he died in Queensland , Australia in 27th March 1891.
Patrick migrated to Australia in1864 on the Earl Russell (I think) arriving on 10th August 1864, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
He married Catherine Kealy on 8th February 1869, Toowoomba, Queensland. They lived Highfields Road, Stoney Pinch, near Toowoomba. He died 31st July 1906 & is buried at Aubigny, near Oakey, Queensland. They had four children.
My grandfather Patrick O'Brien was born 10th June 1876. He married Margaret Lynam on 23rd July 1908, Toowoomba. They lived in Pimpimbudgee, near Nanango, Queensland.
They had three children - Kathleen Mary (died as infant), Patrick Joseph (my father) & William John.
Any further information on John & Honora (Hyland) O'Brien would be much appreciated.
Many thanks.
Bernie O'Brien
Thursday 13th Jun 2013, 04:57AM
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Hi Bernie,
Thank you very much for your message. I hope that someone with information on the couple make a connection with you. It will be much easier if you knew what parish they came from? You could try searching on Family Search or RootsIreland to see if you can find any records pertaining to them that gives some hints:
www.familysearch.org has a huge database of genealogical records including some church records for Ireland.
www.rootsireland.ie have a large collection of Irish Church records, however you have to pay to use this site.
You could also check for record of the family in the land records pertaining to Ireland in the 19th century. There are two:
The Tithe Applotment Books (1823-1838) found at http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp
and Griffith?s Valuation (1848-1864) found at http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/
It may be an idea to contact Limerick Genealogy to see if they can be of any assistance. however a fee may apply. Here is their email: research@limerickgenealogy.com
in the meantime here are some websites that you may find helpful in your research:
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/index.htm
Limerick Genealogy: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/limerick/index.html
Limerick Library: http://www.limerickcity.ie/Library/LocalStudies/
South Tipperary Archives: http://www.southtipparchives.ie/
Ireland Gen Projects: http://www.igp-web.com/tipperary/index.htm
Remember to post any new information that you find here. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Wednesday 3rd Jul 2013, 12:24PM -
Thank you Emma. As yet I have no further info. But when I do I will certainly post it as it may fill the missing piece for another inquire :-)
Bernie
Thursday 4th Jul 2013, 01:40AM