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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Wexford => Topic started by: janham on Thursday 01 September 05 20:40 BST (UK)
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Hi all,
It's a while since I posted any messages but I was wondering if anybody has any information on the Fitzhenry family from New Ross.
My Great Grandmother was Ellen Fitzhenry, born about 1845 who I thought was from Waterford and her father's name was Thomas. It has now come to light that she was more likely to have been born in Wexford and her father may have been a Martin Fitzhenry married to a Sarah McNamara. Hope somebody can help.
Thanks
Jan
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Hello Jan,
There was a Martin Henry in New Ross in 1853 when Griffiths
Valuation of Ireland was taking place in Co. Wexford.
http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php
All the Best, Christopher
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Christopher,
Thanks for the information and for taking the time to reply.
Regards
Jan
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My name is Martin Fitzhenry and the name Ellen has been in my Family as long as I can remember. Ellen goes from Aunts to Great Aunts. I am 63 years old and a Retired Police Detective in the Boston area. My Grandparents were not to forthcoming in giving the kids any background. The name Martin has been used in every generation. Two Martins are alive today. I feel they came from Ireland or England. They all came through Canada and we know what that is about.
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Hi
My family are of the Fitzhenry (Fitzharris) Descent. My cousin has done significant work on our family. The link to her page is here for you to look at. Hope it helps,
www.revolutionwow.co.uk/fitzharris/index.html
Regards
Lisa
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There were 4 Fitzhenry's killed in ww1 from Wexford. All were in the British Army.
Regards.
Tom
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(by kind permission of Noel Farrell)
Wexford roots-New Ross 1911;
Neville st; (76)
Fitzhenry Patrick, Mary, Bridget. (baker)
Electors list 1955/56;
Irishtown;
Fitzhenry Bridget.
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Enniscorthy 1901;
Market st; (16)
Fitzhenry Mary, Mary. (dressmaker)
Rosehill st; (8)
Fitzhenry Robert. (clergyman)
The Shannon; (101)
Fitzhenry James & Mary; John, Kate, Ellen, Anne, Hannah
1911;
Duffry hill (14)
Fitzhenry Robert (R.C administrator)
(30)
Fitzhenry Mary; (dressmaker)
The Shannon; (28)
Fitzhenry James & Mary; John, Ellen.
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Hi
My family are of the Fitzhenry (Fitzharris) Descent. My cousin has done significant work on our family. The link to her page is here for you to look at. Hope it helps,
www.revolutionwow.co.uk/fitzharris/index.html
Regards
Lisa
Found my Great grand parents marraige on there, thanks Lisa!
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From said website: "This Michael Fitzhenry had at least one son, Moses, who lived in Poulpeasty until he died when over ninety years old. Some of Moses' family were still living in the family home in 1986."
I came across some information in the probate of one Mary Fitzhenry. Son (and executor) Moses Fitzhenry, Daughter Annie, sister Kitty Murphy. These were the only kin at the time of the documentation (in 1933). She inherited 200-odd pounds from Owen Redmond. She lived somewhere in New South Wales, but went back to Wexford and died 25/11/1918 at Clonroche, Poulpeasty.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~camross/Camross_freepress.htm
Extracts relating to Camross from the Free Press and People newspapers
June 7th 1930
Moses Fitzhenry sued Patrick Condon Jr for the seduction of his daughter Mary. was awarded £100
November 1st
Patrick Condon in court for not paying costs and damages to MosesFitzpatrick (sic) for the seduction of his daughter. Both from Poulpeasty.
Hi
My family are of the Fitzhenry (Fitzharris) Descent. My cousin has done significant work on our family. The link to her page is here for you to look at. Hope it helps,
www.revolutionwow.co.uk/fitzharris/index.html
Regards
Lisa
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The "Houses of Wexford" book lists several Fitzhenry folk:-
Brian, Jeremiah of Borohill House, Clonroche:
John in Ballymackesy House, Clonroche (a house owned by the Sweetman family who had business connections with New Ross):
John G in Mill House, Clonroche:
Meyler of Duncormick Castle
Nicholas and then Mary who both lived in Gobbinstown House, New Ross.
Cheers
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Hi! Have just read your initial and subsequent other posts about Fitzhenry's of around New Ross. I think these Fitzhenry's and my O'Gormans were related...
Do you know if there was a priest called Fr James Fitzhenry in your family tree who went out to Gramstown or Grahamstown in South Africa? If so this priest and my great great grandfather were cousins! :o)
All the best,
Caroline
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Australia Papers;
1865;
At St Johns Church Melbourne, by Rev. John Barlow, William, son of John Fizhenry. Oulartwick, Wexford Ireland, to Louisa, daughter of J. Coward, esq, Mere, Wiltshire England.
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Jack
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FITZHENRY, PATRICK. Rank: Rifleman. Regiment or Service: Royal Irish Rifles. Unit; 6th Bn. Formerly he was with the Royal Irish Regiment where his number was 1710. Date of Death: 06-August-1915.
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FITZPATRICK, JAMES MICHAEL. Rank: Gunner/Driver. Regiment or Service: Australian Field Artillery. Unit; 1st Brigade. Date of Death: 19-August-1917. Age ar Death, 35. Service No: 5816.
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FITZHENRY, PATRICK. Rank: Rifleman. Regiment or Service: Royal Irish Rifles. Unit; 6th Bn. Formerly he was with the Royal Irish Regiment where his number was 1710. Date of Death: 06-August-1915.
Enfield, just joined Rootschat as by chance I was doing a google search on Patrick Fitzhenry, and got directed to this Forum. Patrick is my Great Uncle! 1875 - 1915
Your details tie up with what we have researched:
1914 – At the outbreak of the war, Patrick volunteered for service with the British Forces. He joined the Royal Irish Fusiliers on the 14th October, later transferring to the Royal Irish Rifles
1915 – Serving with the 6th Batallion Rifles, he was killed in action on the 6th August during the Landing at Gallipoli. His name is commemorated on the Hellos Memorial (Panel 177-178) which stands at the tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. His name in remembrance is engraved on the War Cenotaph at St Helens, Lancs.
Patrick was married to Catherine Sullivan from Cashel. Tipperary 1877 – 1936
1897 - They arrived in St Helens, had a civil marriage and had eight children:
Anne 1898 – 1971
James 1900 – 1949
John 1902 –1905
Elizabeth 1904 – 1915
Francis J 1907 – 1911
Peter 1908 - ?
Helen 1910 - ?
Austin 1916 –1991
Regards
Helensa
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FITZHENRY, PATRICK. Rank: Rifleman. Regiment or Service: Royal Irish Rifles. Unit; 6th Bn. Formerly he was with the Royal Irish Regiment where his number was 1710. Date of Death: 06-August-1915. Service No: 7305 and 7395. Born in New Ross, Co Wexford. Enlisted in St Helens, Lancs. Killed in Action in Gallipoli. Age at Death; 44. Supplementary information; Husband of Catherine Fitzhenry of 11, Banner St, St. Helens, Lancs. Grave or Memorial Reference: He has no known grave but is listed on Panel 177 and 178 on the Helles Memorial in Turkey.
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Our research on Patrick shows the following:
JAMES FITZHENRY MARRIED ANNA O’NEIL
(1829 – 1889) (1845 – 1894)
(Farm Labourer) (Servant)
JAMES ELIZABETH JOHN PATRICK PETER
(1862 –1927) (1864 - ?) ??? (1873 – 1915) (1883 – 1949)
James, Patrick and Peter emigrated to Lancashire between 1890-1897 but Elizabeth remained behind.
We have information on James, Patrick and Peter (my Grandfather) but John we cannot trace.
Can anyone help?
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From 'Houses of Wexford' (David Rowe & Eithne Scallan)
(permission granted)
Gobbinstown House, New Ross;
Townland; Gobbinstown
Location; S773.326 1KM S of Balllywilliam
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An inscription on 1783 dates some of the outbuildings, but the oldest part of the house was believed to be very much older, probably pre 1700.
The Fitzhenry name is associated with the property from very early times, possibly from the start.
The earliest name so far traced (from a headstone) was Nicholas Fitzhenry, who died in 1703.
Mary Fitzhenry married Thomas Lowe in 1786 and the ownership of the house moved into the latter name.
(Fitzhenry in mentioned in other house's but the above is the only one mentioned as in New Ross)
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Jack
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Eng/Wales 1901 census;
Fitzhenry Ellen; 28, servant, New Ross,
Kensington, London.
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Jack
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... My cousin has done significant work on our family. The link to her page is here for you to look at. Hope it helps,
www.revolutionwow.co.uk/fitzharris/index.html
Dear Lisa
Do you have an email address for your cousin? There isn't a contact email on the revolutionwow website. I would very much like to correspond with her about the name cross-over with the Fitz(-)henrys.
Best wishes
Jo Fitz-Henry
The Fitz(-)henry One Name Study
http://fitz-henry.blogspot.com
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Have just joined rootschat and saw this thread . My grandad was John Fitzhenry born 1898 died in 1975 son of James Fitzhenry . We lived in Thatto Heath and knew my Uncle Tommy and heard about Peter and Patrick and think they were my grandads brothers. He had a sister called Margaret who sadly died aged 21years. We know he had a sister who never came to England from Wexford. Will share any information I can to help. Got photos of my grandad and some of Margaret ,a younger brother and their mother my great grandmother. Have got a cold today so bit blurry but will get some info together ready to respond
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Hello Carole
It would be great to talk with you about your John Fitzhenry. I'm in contact with Helen from South Africa who is a direct descendant of your grand-dad's brother Peter. She has posted on this thread before so I'll let her know that you have posted here.
If you wish you can email me at fitz-henry@one-name.org
Best wishes
Jo
Have just joined rootschat and saw this thread . My grandad was John Fitzhenry born 1898 died in 1975 son of James Fitzhenry . We lived in Thatto Heath and knew my Uncle Tommy and heard about Peter and Patrick and think they were my grandads brothers. He had a sister called Margaret who sadly died aged 21years. We know he had a sister who never came to England from Wexford. Will share any information I can to help. Got photos of my grandad and some of Margaret ,a younger brother and their mother my great grandmother. Have got a cold today so bit blurry but will get some info together ready to respond