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Biographical Notices of Clare-born from New Zealand Newspapers 1868-1943

Title: Biographical Notices of Clare-born from New Zealand Newspapers
Type: Biographical Notices
Dates: 1868 to 1943
Place: County Clare and New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Newspapers
Transcriber/Donator: Marie Crowley (mariecrowley@btinternet.com)

Surname Biographical Notice Newspaper
ANDERSON On February 27, 1869 at her residence North Rovell Street, Hokitika. Mrs Mary Anderson, of Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 35 years. West Coast Times
BELL nee ENRIGHT On June 27, 1879 at Herbert Street, Wellington. Mary Ann, wife of Richard Bell and daughter of the late Dr. Enright of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, age 49 years. Evening Post
BOLAND On June 2, 1888. John Boland, native of Co. Clare, Ireland and late of Maori Gully, aged 55 years. Grey River Argus
BOROUGH June 6, 1888 at Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland. Margaret, relict of the late Captain Borough. R.N. aged 70 years. R.I.P. New Zealand Tablet
BURKE On November 1, 1888 at St. Mary of the Angel’s by Rev Fr. Smith. John, eldest son of Timothy and Catherine O’Dowd, Co. Kerry, Ireland to Margaret Annie, third daughter of the late John Burke, Co. Clare, Ireland. Evening Post
BUTLER On May 23, 1894 at St. Mary’s Invercargill by the Rev Fr. Veroker. William Lenthall, Arrowtown, son of James Lenthall, Somerset, England to Mary Butler, daughter of William Naylor, Co. Clare, Ireland. New Zealand Tablet
CARMODY January 26, 1872 at the Claremont Hotel, Karaka. Mary, widow of the late Patrick Carmody, formerly of Newhall, Co. Clare, Ireland. Daily Southern Cross
CLUNE June 26, 1943. The death has occurred in Wellington of Mr Patrick Clune at the age of 99. Born in Co. Clare, Ireland Mr Clune spent some years in America before coming to N.Z. in the ship ‘Leicester’ in 1876. With the exception of a trip to Australia he had lived in Wellington ever since, being engaged in farming until the death of his wife in 1904. Mr Clune was a cousin of the late Archbishop Clune of Perth. He is survived by four daughters and one son. There are also 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Evening Post
COLLINS At Tinker’s Gully on 7th January, 1880 by the Rev Fr. Sheehan. Peter, third son of Thomas Flannery, Clooncumy, Co. Sligo, Ireland to Bridget, second daughter of John Collins, Lisscasey, Co. Clare, Ireland. New Zealand Tablet
COLLINS At Waikata on December 3, 1904. James Collins of Co. Clare, Ireland and brother of Thomas J. Collins, Heriot, aged 62 years. R.I.P. New Zealand Tablet
COSTELLO On April 11, 1888. At the Grey River Hospital, Michael Costello, native of Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland and late of North Town, aged 48 years. Grey River Argus
CRONINE On April 22, 1869 by the Rev J. Gow. Wiliam McIntosh of Litlochie to Catherine, third daughter of M. Cronine of Rathfriland, Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
CROWE On June 9, 1882 at Blackheath, near London, of blood poisoning, after over twelve months suffering, borne with exemplary patience. John Wainwright Crowe Esq; M.R.C.S.I. age 32, youngest son of the late John Crowe Esq; J.P. Capt retd, 93rd Sutherland Highlanders of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland and brother of Robert Crowe Esq; Capt, late of 60th Rt Rifles and 93rd Highlanders, now of this city. Evening Post
CURRY December 7, 1868 at St Patrick’s R. C. Church, Rosstown. Patrick Healey, second don of Patraick Healey, parish of Birdhill, Co. Tipperary to Helen Curry, second daughter of Sinon Curry, parish of Donbeg, Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
DALY On the February 13, 1887 by the Rev Fr. Walsh at the R.C. Church, Addinson’s Flat. John J. Daly, native of Kilmurry, Co. Clare, Ireland to Mary Frances, second daughter of Richard Killeen, Addison’s. New Zealand Tablet
DONNELLAN On February 25, 1914 at his residence Nelson Creek. Patrick Donnellan, native of Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 75 years. Grey River Argus
DUGGAN At his farm Wreybush on July 10, 1901. John Duggan, native of Co. Clare, Ireland. R.I.P. Southland Times
DWYER On April 7, 1929 at Takapau. Kathleen Frances, beloved daughter of Mr & Mrs John Dwyer of Co. Clare, Ireland and sister of Constable C. J. Dwyer of Wellington, aged 24 years. Evening Post
DWYER May 29, 1928 at Wellington. John, beloved youngest son of Mr & Mrs John Dwyer of Tulla, Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 27 years. R.I.P. Evening Post
FAHEY January 8, 1907 at St. Bathans. Sarah, beloved wife of Michael Fahey, native of Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 69 years. Fortified by all rites of the Holy Church. Deeply regretted. R.I.P New Zealand Tablet
FITZPATRICK On August 5, 1897 at St. Patrick’s Church, South Dunedin by the Rev Fr. O’Neill. John Fitzpatrick, formerly of Co. Clare, Ireland to Catherine Curran of Co. Waterford. New Zealand Tablet
FLANAGAN On September 20, 1883 at the Grey River Hospital. John Flanagan, aged 99 years, native of Grose Lodge, Co. Clare, Ireland. Grey River Argus
FLANNERY By license on February 16, 1871 at St. Frances R.C. Church, Melbourne by the Rev G. V. Barry. Thomas Tulley, Bolney, Sussex, England to Teresa B. Flannery, Tulla, Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
FOGARTY At Sheedy’s Hotel, after a short illness. September 10, 1881. Michael Fogarty, Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 41 years. Grey River Argus
FOSTER On July 9, 1870 at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Hokitika by the Rev Fr. Martin P.P. Henry Adamson of Ross, to Ann Foster, eldest daughter of Patrick Foster, Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
FOSTER On June 11, 1883 at the residence of the bride, Rimu by the Rev Fr. O’Hearn. John McLoughlin, son of the late John McLoughlin, Ashburton to Bridget Foster, oldest daughter of Thomas Foster, Co. Clare, Ireland West Coast Times
GALWAY March 27, 1887 at Mount Gambier near Adelaide, South Australia. James Edward Galway, son of the late Edward Galway J.P. of Doon, Co. Clare, Ireland and nephew of the late Sir Michael Galway K.C.B. Grey River Argus
GILLIGAN On October 16, 1904 at the Grey River Hospital. Patrick Gilligan, native of Co. Clare, Ireland and late of Nelson Greek, aged 72 years. Grey River Argus
HAMMOND On October 20, 1900 at her residence Murray’s Flat. Bridget, relict of the late Thomas Lax Hammond, native of Co. Clare, Ireland. Deeply regretted. R.I.P. Tuapeka Times
HARRISON At his residence Greenston on Sunday morning January 16, 1870 of consumption. Michael Harrison, formerly of Tullagh, Co. Clare, Ireland, age 36 years. West Coast Times
HARRISON nee BROWN On April 18, 1915 at Toronto, Canada. Mrs Elizabeth Harrison, eldest daughter of the late John Brown, Erine Lock, Clonlara, Co. Clare, Ireland and sister of Mrs John Peck, Black Bridge, Lower Hutt. Evening Post
HYNES At the Grey River Hospital on September 19, 1896. Thomas Hynes, native of Co. Clare, Ireland and late of Nelson Creek, aged 41 years Grey River Argus
KEANEY On March 17, 1898 at the residence of her father, Tineteriffe, Cappamore, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Sarah Teresa, the beloved wife of Sergeant James Keaney, R.I.C. Doonbeg, Co. Clare, Ireland and sister in-law of J. A. Kearney, Mataura, in her 31st year. New Zealand Tablet
KELLY On February 16, 1871 at the European Hotel by the Rev Fr. Martin. Louis Cramer to Eliza Kelly, daughter of Mr Patrick Kelly of Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
KENNY At Taoanui on November 29, 1870 by the Rev James Urlw. James Robbie, storekeeper, to Susan, fourth daughter of Michael Kenny, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tuapeka Times
KERLIN On February 21, 1901 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral by Rev Fr. Murphy. Michael Cahill (late of Edenvale) youngest son of the late Thomas Cahill of Co. Galway, Ireland to Susan, third daughter of Patrick Kerlin, Co. Clare, Ireland. New Zealand Tablet
KILLEEN On April 17, 1869 at St. Mary's Church, Hokitika by the Rev F. Zontimer. Thomas, fifth son of Peter Daly to Elizabeth Mary, eldest daughter of Corneilus Killeen, both of Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
KILLERY On February 9, 1870 at St. Michael’s Church, Goldsborough, Waimea by the Rev James McEnlegert. William Killery, late of Co. Clare, Ireland to Catherine O’Connor, late of Co. Limerick, Ireland. West Coast Times
KITTSON At the Westland Hospital on December 7, 1880. Michael Henry Kittson, native of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 42 years. West Coast Times
LENTALL On Saturday, January 26, 1907 at Arrowtown. Mary, relict of the late William Lentall, fortified by the rites of the Holy Church, aged 64 years. A native of Co. Clare, Ireland. New Zealand Tablet
LIDDY On April 10, 1908. Patrick Liddy, aged 79 years, native of Co. Clare, Ireland, late of The twelve Mill, North Beach. Grey River Argus
LONERGAN July 3, 1937. The death has occurred of Mrs Mary Lonergan, aged 90 years. She was born and married in Co. Clare, Ireland and arrived in N.Z. on the ship ‘Hudson’ in 1873. Her home in Napier in the early pioneering days was well known. She leaves a family of five married daughters and two sons. Her husband predeceased her about twenty five years ago. Evening Post
MALONEY On May 28, 1888 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Wellington by Rev M. L. Cummings S.M. John Walsh of Wellington to Honoria Maloney of Co. Clare, Ireland. Evening Post
McALLEN On June 26, 1898 at his residence ‘Corbiha’ Co. Clare, Ireland. James M. Allen, the dearly beloved father of M. McAllen, Alexandra South. New Zealand Tablet
MCDONAGH On December 29, 1909 at the Grey River hospital. Martin McDonagh, native of Co. Clare, Ireland and at one time a resident of North Town, aged 70 years. Grey River Argus
MCINERNEY On May 4, 1896. Thomas McInerney, native of Six Mile Bridge, Co. Clare, Ireland and late of Maori Creek, Greymouth, N.Z. Grey River Argus
McNAMARA On July 29, 1885 at the residence of her daughter Mrs John O’Regan at St. Bathans. Hanora McNamara of Scariff, Co. Clare, Ireland, mother of John and James McNamara of Swinburn, Maniototo, aged 81 years. New Zealand Tablet
McNAMARA On September 15, 1889 at St. Canice’s Church, Westport by the Rev Fr. Walsh. Michael, youngest son of John McNamara of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland to Mary, eldest daughter of James Gillick of Bracklyn, Co. Cavan, Ireland and niece of Mrs Carr, Westport. New Zealand Tablet
MEARS At the Hospital on November 9, 1893. Patrick Mears, aged 64 years, native of Co. Clare, Ireland, late of Arahura. West Coast Times
MULVIHILL On January 22, 1900 at Marsden. John Mulvhill, a native of Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 69 years. Grey River Argus
O’BRIEN At Roxburgh on Sunday June 13, 1875 by the Rev Fr. Larkin. Corneilus O’Brien of Co. Clare, Ireland to Mary Hourigan of Co. Limerick, Ireland. Tuapeka Times
O’BRIEN On April 3, 1893 at St. Mary’s of the Angels, Boulcott Street, Wellington by the Rev Fr. Devoy. Tom, second son of Mr John O’Brien of Wellington and late of Scariff, Co. Clare, Ireland to Maggie, third daughter of the late John O’Brien of Moynol, Scariff, Co. Clare, Ireland. Evening Post
O’GRADY On August 2, 1906 at the Convent of the Good Shepard, Sunday’s Well, Cork, Ireland. In the twenty eight year of her religious profession. Sister Mary of St. Clestine, daughter of the late Michael O’Grady of Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland and sister of Mrs M. Bunbury, Bishop’s Read, Dunedin. New Zealand Tablet
O’HARA At his residence St. Bathans, on April 12, 1908. Patrick O’Hara, late of Tulla, Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 75 years. R.I.P. New Zealand Tablet
O’HARA On February 17, 1909 at St. Bathans. Bridget, relict of Patrick O’Hara, native of Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 71 years. R.I.P. New Zealand Tablet
O’NEILL On June 9, 1874 at St. Joseph’s Church by the Rev Dr. Moran. Edward Hayes, Co. Limerick, Ireland to Bridget O’Neill, Co. Clare, Ireland. New Zealand Tablet
O'BRIEN On November 20, 1884 at St. Mary of the Angels, Boulcott, Wellington by the Rev Fr. P. Kerrigan S.M. assisted by the Rev Fr. W. Lewis S.M. Bridget Anne, eldest daughter of John & Mary O’Brien, Wellington, late of Scarriff, Co. Clare, Ireland to Issiah Joseph (Ike) eldest son of Issiah & Martha Fake, Norwich, England. Evening Post
O'BRIEN On June 29, 1880 at Greymouth by the Rev Fr. Ecuyer. William O’Kane, youngest son of the late John O’Kane of Limavady, Co. Derry, Ireland to Ellen Mary, youngest daughter of the late Michael O’Brien. H.M. Customs Louden, late of Ennistymon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Grey River Argus
O'DONNELL At St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Invercargill on 28th December, 1898 by the Rev Fr McGrath. Thomas, eldest son of Patrick O’Donnell, Inchovea, Co. Clare to Jessie Ann, third daughter of Mrs Clark of Wrights Bush. Southland Times
O'KEEFE At Hokitika on February 25, 1889. Kathleen O’Keefe, aged 55 years. Native of Co. Clare, Ireland, relict of James O’Keefe. West Coast Times
O'NEILL At the Westland Hospital on July 16, 1888. Mary O’Neill, aged 45 years. Native of Co. Clare, Ireland, late of Hokitika. West Coast Times
PILKINGTON April 7, 1887 at the residence of Mrs J. T. Steele, Marjoribanks Street by the Rev J. Petterson. Thomas G. Bell, son of W. Patrick Bell, Dunedin to Marcella Josephine, daughter of John Pilkington of Co. Clare, Ireland. Evening Post
PORTER At Hokitika on July 2, 1907. Elizabeth Porter, late of Ross. Native of Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 67 years. West Coast Times
POW At the Westland Hospital June 21, 1896. Susan Pow, native of Co. Clare, Ireland, late of Hokitika, aged 50 years. West Coast Times
QUINLIVAN On September 16, 1894 at the residence of her daughter Mrs Cooney, Alexander Street. Catherine Quinlivan, native of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 88 years. Grey River Argus
QUINN On August 3, 1868 at St. Frances Church, Melbourne by the Rev G. V. Barry. Michael O’Brien of Greymouth, West Coast, N.Z. to Bridget Ann, eldest daughter of the late Patrick Quinn of Ennistymon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Grey River Argus
REIDY On October 16, 1907 at St. Mary’s of the Angels by the Rev Fr. O’Shea, assisted by the Rev Fr’s Holley & Venning. William Herbert, second son of the late W. H. Giles and Annie Giles Petone, to Annie, youngest daughter of the late Bartholomew Reidy of Co. Clare, Ireland. Evening Post
ROBINSON May 20, 1896 at her residence Hampden Street, Hokitika. Catherine, the beloved wife of Henry Lee Robinson, native of Co. Clare, Ireland, age 47 years. West Coast Times
ROONEY At Greymouth on June 6, 1891 by Rev Fr. Carew. James, only son of James Rooney of Co. Clare, Ireland to Hannah Maria, youngest daughter of Edward Treahey, deceased, native of Barnestown, Co. Tipperary, Ireland and late of Teremakan, N.Z. and daughter of Mrs James Noonan of Wellsend, Brunnerton. Grey River Argus
ROUGHAN January 15, 1869 at St. Patrick’s Church Greymouth by the Rev Fr. Royer. Edmund Twohill of Kilworth, Co. Cork, Ireland to Kate Roughan of Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland. Grey River Argus
SELLERS At her residence Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika, on September 8, 1908. Ellie, wife of F. P. H. Sellers, native of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, aged 54 years. R.I.P. West Coast Times
SEXTON At the Grey River Hospital on May 10, 1896. Michael Sexton, native of Co. Clare, Ireland and late of Nelson Creek, aged 58 years. Grey River Argus
SPENCE On February 24, 1905 at Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland. Mrs Kate Spence, third daughter of the late Michael O’Grady and beloved sister of Mrs Bunbury, Dunedin. R.I.P. New Zealand Tablet
STAGPOOLE nee MACKEY February 20, 11882 at the R.C. Church, Boulcott Street, Wellington by the Rev Fr. Kerrigan. J. J. Stagpoole of Taranki to Mary, youngest daughter of the late Edward Mackey of Co. Clare, Ireland. Evening Post
SULLIVAN At Naseby, on April 28, 1908. Kate, wife of Bernard Sullivan, pound keeper, in her 59th year. Native of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland. New Zealand Tablet
SULLIVAN At her residence Park Street on Monday February 19, 1894. Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John Sullivan, aged 27 years, native of Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
SULLIVAN November 16, 1870 at the White House Hotel, Hokitika. James Merritt of Fox’s Creek, storekeeper, third son of Thomas Merritt, late of Mayes, Co. Down, Ireland to Annie Sullivan of Hokitika, youngest daughter of Michael Sullivan of Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
THOMPSON On July 9, 1866 at Barrett’s Hotel, Hokitika by the Rev Fr. McGirr. Henry Lee Robinson of London to Catherine Thompson of Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
VAUGHAN On June 27, 1870 at the brides residence Mikonui Beach by the Rev J. A. Goutenoire. Lawrence Sullivan of Co. Limerick, Ireland to Margaret Vaughan of Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
VAUGHAN On April 21, 1869 at the R.C. Church by the Rev Fr. Ceautorion. Michael, fourth son of Michael Carroll, Castleconnell, Limerick, Ireland to Anne, youngest daughter of Patrick Vaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland. West Coast Times
WALL On April 22, 1900 at Kumara. Michael Wall, native of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland and late of Kumara and formerly of Maori Gally, Arnold, aged 60 years. Grey River Argus
WELSH August 8, 1870 at the residence of the bride by the Rev P. H. Cornford. Marcus Patterson Welsh, youngest son of the Rev R. Studdert Welsh of Newtown House Co. Clare, Ireland to Harriet Curtis, second daughter of Mr Dove, engineer of this city. Daily Southern Cross
WILLIAMS At Cromwell, on February 16, 1907, fortified by the rites of the Holy Church. Sarah, relict of the late William Williams, in her 74th year. Native of Co. Clare, Ireland. New Zealand Tablet

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