Looking for any information concerning my great great grandfather Thomas Dunn.
Born: c. 1791, Timolin, Kildare
Father: Thomas Dunn ?
Mother: Helen Kehoe
Regards, Beven
Genealogist
Saturday 14th Apr 2018, 07:18AMMessage Board Replies
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Beven:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
You are in luck. Roots Ireland had a transcription of the baptismal record. I checked for a marriage record and baptismal records for siblings but did not find any records.
Did Thomas stay in Ireland?
Roger McDonnell
Name:Thomas DunnDate of Birth:
Date of Baptism:22-Dec-1791Address:TimolinParish/District:CASTLEDERMOTGender:MaleCountyCo. Kildare
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Father:Thomas DunnMother:Helen KehoeOccupation:
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Informant 1:Denis Nowlan Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Margaret ComerfordCastlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Hi Roger
According to a 2nd cousin of mine (whom i have unfortunately lost touch with) Thomas Dunn's father is recorded as Murtagh Dunn in the Church of Assumption baptism entry, Castledermot, Timolin, Kildare. This is the reason I put a question mark after Thomas Dunn's father.
Thomas Dunn arrived in Australia according to his death certificate sometime between 1839 & 1842.
Thomas occupation is listed as a Farmer. Died: 17 April 1855. Buried: 19 April 1855. Married: Priscilla Hannah Price or Prouse 12 May 1845., Thomas was listed as a "Widower" on his marriage to Priscilla. Thomas was 54 yrs old & Priscilla was approx 25 yrs old (born: c.1820) so according to all these dates it indicates Thomas was previously married in Ireland before arriving in Australia.
Thanks for your help Roger I appreciate your time to reply.
Regards, Beven
Genealogist