Hi
I have a 19 year old Mary Heavey from Co Galway, emmigrating from Ireland to Western Australia 1852 on board a 'Brideship' called the Palestine. She married a William Beard in Australia 1854.
She was on board the same ship as my great great grandmother Mary Dooley b c1826, whom we also believe was from Co Galway, the daughter of an Edward Dooley (whitesmith), possibly from Ballinasloe, Galway. Edward's brother was Lawrence and children, Patrick, Larry jnr, Catherine, Martin, Thomas, William whom emmigrated to the US (Bridget remained in Ireland.
I would love to hear if anyone has a connection to this family.
K