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My greatgreatgrandfather Michael Fitzgerald was born around 1832 near Dungarvan, Waterford, possibly Aglish, Graigue, believed to have been baptized in Abbeyside.  His father's name was Bartholomew Fitgerald, his mother Mary Veale or Neill. Michael left Ireland around 1851,arrived in Massachusetts in 1852. In Massachusetts he met and married a younger woman also from Waterford, said to be from Ring; her name was Johanna Power, born 1838. They settled in Fountain City, Wisconsin and had ten children. Michael died at the age of 78 in 1910. By occupation he was an innkeeper, tanner of hides,and fisherman/ mariner.  Their daughter, Ellen who settled in Montana,is my greatgrandmother. I would appreciate any guidance on locating Fitzgerald or Power families possibly related still living in the area . Go raibh mile maith agat! Nancy Eister

 

Tuesday 16th Feb 2016, 06:27AM

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  • Hi Nancy,

    Here is the only Abbeyside baptism for Michael Fitzgerald 1832 + - 5 years on www.rootsireland.ie/:

    Name:Michael FitzgeraldDate of Birth:
    Date of Baptism:29-Oct-1833Address:
    Parish/District:ABBEYSIDEGender:
    CountyCo. Waterford
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:Bartholomew FitzgeraldMother:Mary NeileOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:John DailySponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Bridget Hearn

    Here' is Joanna's:

    Name:Joanna PowerDate of Birth:
    Date of Baptism:09-Feb-1838Address:Ballynagoul MoreParish/District:RINGGender:
    CountyCo. Waterford
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:Denis PowerMother:Brigid DonovanOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:Bartholomew PhelanSponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Catherin Couran

    There are 26 Fitzgeralds & 80 Powers in the Irish phone book (www.118.ie/)  in Dungarvan (1 Power is in Ring)

    Col

     

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    Tuesday 16th Feb 2016, 09:58AM
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     Hi

    My Great Great Grandfather was also the same Michael Fitzgerald born 8-15-1832 from Waterford who married Johanna Power.

    My Line: Valerie Tucker Sensiba<Donald C. Tucker Sr<Ruth Marie Fitzgerald< Thomas Fitzgerald<Michael Fitzgerald.

    I thought Bartholmew was also my relation but looking at Michaels Death Certificate he names Michael Fitzgerald and Kate Ryan as his parents. I cannot find a Michael and Kate as his parents HELP!!! lol I feel stuck. I do own a letter he wrote in 1900 nameing all his children and about his voyage to Provenston Mass.

    I would be happy to share 

    Thanks, Valerie Tucker Sensiba

    Val@sensiba.com

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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