Thomas Frawley, Mary Markham, Ennis, Kilmaley, Clare
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:12 pm
Hi my name is Geoff, I'm new to the forum. I'm trying to find any information about my great-great grandparents Thomas and Mary Frawley (nee Markham). Attached is Mary's death certificate. She was born in about 1825 and died 1901 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. She came to Australia from Clare Ireland in 1882 with her daughter Annie and son Patrick. She had other children: James, John, Michael, Mary, Thomas, Bridget. Most of them with exception of perhaps Michael came to Australia at varying times prior. They all lived in the Toowoomba area. The husband Thomas Frawley did not come to Australia and it is believed, only by family stories, that he died some time prior to 1882, possibly in a prison in Ireland. One "story" mentions he died in Liverpool gaol. The attached record indicates that Mary Frawley (nee Markham) was from Kilmaley. Other newspaper articles support this. Some of the death records of the children indicate a birth place of Ennis.
What I'm trying to find out mainly is where and when Thomas and Mary were married, where and when they were both born, where and when, and how Thomas died in Ireland. If I could find out where he is buried would be a bonus. They were roman catholics.
Regards Geoff
What I'm trying to find out mainly is where and when Thomas and Mary were married, where and when they were both born, where and when, and how Thomas died in Ireland. If I could find out where he is buried would be a bonus. They were roman catholics.
Regards Geoff