I am looking for Cornelius Murphy,on the shipping details when he arrived in Sydney,Australia he supplied the folowing information.
Born approx 1812,occupation "Mason" from Killahoe,Clare.Son of Timothy Murphy (dec'd) and Margaret Cashman.
Wife,Mary Cusic,born approx 1813 daughter of Patrick Cusic(Tailor} and Winifred Coffey from O'Briens Bridge,Limerick.
Daughters, Margaret 8yrs,Winifred 7yrs,Hellen 5yrs,Mary 4yrs and Catherine 2yrs.
Travelled to Sydney on board vessel "Livingston" arriving October,1841.
Unfortunately I have not been able to find the deaths of Cornelius and Mary so that is all the information I have.
Sid.
boofhead71
Tuesday 4th Jun 2013, 02:43AMMessage Board Replies
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Dear Sid:
Thank you for your query. A good place to start is through the Clare County Library website www.clarecountylibrary.ie/genealogy. They have put a lot of very useful information online. You might consider starting with the Tithe Applotment Books which might give you a clue as to the townland where both Cornelius and his wife's families came from. I note the spelling of Cusic--be sure to check for Cusick, Cusack as well. You can search the books by parish or by surname. In addition, the Trade directories for County Clare might be helpful as well particularly as they were tailors and masons.
The very best of luck to you on your research. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contAct me.
Kind regards,
Jane
Tulla Clare, IrelandXO Volunteer
Wednesday 5th Jun 2013, 08:57PM