My 2-great grandfather, Garrett Edward FITZMORRIS, was born 1846-47, possibly in Listowel, Co. Kerry. His parents were Edward FITZMORRIS (b. abt. 1795; d. before 1852) and Margret ____. Margret was b. 7 Aug 1797 in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Garrett was the youngest of four known children of Edward & Margret; they and their mother appear to have all emigrated to New York, USA, in 1852, after the death of father Edward. Garrett married (about 1865-1869, in Erie or Cattaraugus Co., New York) Margaret PEARSE, who was b. 1846-49, possibly in Daugh, Co. Kerry; parents Maurice PEARSE and Mary COLLINS. However, there is also a possible baptism for Margaret PEARSE/PIERCE in records of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick on 29 March 1840. They also have a John PEARSE bapt. 16 June 1843, same parents. I have visited Limerick and Kerry, but found no further information. I would like to correspond with anyone researching these names. Many thanks!
jjpackard56
Friday 7th Apr 2017, 02:47PMMessage Board Replies
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hello, I have recently been revisiting old messages for Irelandxo.com and having looked at you message concerning the Fitzmorris/Pearse in the Limerick-Cork areas I wondered if anyone has been in touch or if you have managed to find out anymore interesting facts. So many new details are coming on line almost daily now so it is a good time to reopen searches.We would liked to know how you got on and if you have made the success that you wished to or whether, of course you require any further help.
Wishing you all the best
Jennifer Jean Volunteer: killeedy1@irelandxo.com
Killeedy1 Limerick, Volunteer Ireland Reaching Out ☘️
Wednesday 25th Nov 2020, 04:22PM -
Thank you, Jennifer, and I apologize for not seeing your response earlier! Too many branches/sites to follow, too many distractions! No, I have not gotten any further in expanding my FITZMORRIS/PEARSE line in Ireland, but tonight I am looking at the several sources in the recent article on Irish gravestones (Ten facts about Irish Gravestones | Ireland Reaching Out (irelandxo.com); thus, I found your reply, and hope to find some more leads. I'll try to remember to check back here after I've looked through those. If you want to contact me directly, I am at jjpackard56@gmail.com. Many thanks for your encouragement! -- Jenifer Johnson, Pennsylvania, USA
jjpackard56
Friday 11th Feb 2022, 03:18AM