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Thomas John Phillips1814

Thomas John Phillips 1814

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My Great great grand father, Thomas Phillips arrived in South Australia on the Ship "Birman" on 7 December 1840 which left from Greenock on 24 August 1840 via Cork Ireland. Thomas listed his occupation as a Labourer and his address as Kilmaley Co Clare Ireland and his age as 26 Years which suggests he was born in 1814.  He married Mary Anne Cleary  on 7 February 1842 at Holy Trinity Church Adelaide South Australia. They lived on a farm in Morphett Vale, South Australia and had six children: Margaret born 1846, married a Mr Hagget.  John (My great Grandfather) born 1948, Married Ellen Hartigan in 1871. Anne born 1850, married William Athorn.  Bridget born 1852, did not marry.  Matthew born 1854 as no further records seems he died as an infant. Mary born 1955, married John Cunningham.   Mary Anne Cleary also arrived on the "Birman" in 1840 with her parents, John and Mary Cleary, and two sisters and a brother.

Thomas died as a result of a farm accident 15 May 1856 his age 45 Years, (which suggests he was possibly born in 1811) He was burried at Morphett Vale, South Australia, death registration number 48 at St Mary's Catholic Church, Morphett Vale. I have no details of Thomas's family in Ireland. On checking have found a Thomas Phillips,Kildysart Parish 1826 and Matthew Phillips, Clondegad Parish, 1826. and wonder if there is a connection but so far have not found any other information.

 

 

 

 

Additional Information
Date of Birth 1st Jun 1814 (circa)
Date of Death 15th May 1856

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  • My name is Leonie Waterhouse.

    My contact details by email:    leoniewaterhouse@bigpond.com

    I would be most grateful for any clue or information that may be of assistance in my search to solve this mystery of my maternal great great Grandfathers’ life in Ireland. 

    Finding details of Thomas’ s arrival in Australia, his life and family and of the three generations to my generation has not been difficult, however would really love to know about our Irish connections and if there are any distant Irish cousins to connect with.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Sunday 14th October 2018 09:53AM
  • Hello,

    I just learned yesterday that my 3 x great grandfather John Callaghan married Mary Anne Cleary Philips on Feb 2, 1862 in Adelaide.  They were both widowed with children.  If you have any information about Mary Anne later in life which you would like to share, you can reach me at kquattrin78@comcast.net

    Thanks.

     

    Kevin Quattrin

    Pacifca, California

    kquattrin

    Thursday 4th January 2024 07:04PM

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