Researching CAPLICE, WHITE, O'DONNELL and O'BRIEN ancestry in Ballyporeen. Co. Tipperary, Ireland from C1700s and their descendants in Ireland, the USA and Australia.
My GGGrandfather, Michael O'DONNELL died in 1877, aged 105.
I am also interested in descendants of CAPLICE/MAHONY/POWERS and CAPLICE/FLYNN marriages, all with Ballyporeen Roots, who emigrated from Co. Tipperary in the mid to late 1800s. Many settled initially in St. Louis MO. Some families are known to have later moved to New York and Long Island. Probably some went to Canada and others to Australia.
My GGrandmother, Catherine (née O'DONNELL) CAPLICE immigrated to Maryborough (Q), Australia after her husband Thomas CAPLICE died in 1874. She arrived with her 5 children in the mid-1800s.
My maternal Grandfather, Bernard O'DOHERTY (DOCHERTY, DOCHARTY, DOUGHERTY and variants) was born in Rutherglen, Glasgow in 1854. His parents were Edward and Ann (née JOHNSTON) DOUGHERTY whose ancestry is from Buncrana on the Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal, Ireland.
My HICKEY ancestry is from Dublin. However, William and Mary (née HEFFERNAN) HICKEY went to the USA c1860 where they resided at the corner of Reed Avenue and Hancock Street, Brooklyn. Reed Avenue is now Malcolm X Boulevarde.
William conducted a Grocery business in Brooklyn until 1869 when the family returned to Dublin. In 1870 he was in business as a Grocer at 1 Liverpool Road, Dublin which was subsequently renamed 1 Portobello Road.
The original 2 storey premises still stand as a South Dublin landmark and is presently the venue for a very successful Restaurant known as "THORNTONS".
My paternal Grandfather, Thomas Francis HICKEY was born in Brooklyn on 8 March, 1862. His sister Mary Catherine HICKEY was born in Dublin on 4 November, 1871.
I am interested in my RYAN ancestry. This family was associated with the Leather trade in Dublin in the 1700/1800s. My paternal Grandmother, Mary Elizabeth RYAN was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire (UK) on 2 October 1862.
Her parents William and Mary Ann (née McGAREY/McGARRY) RYAN had settled in Dundee in the 1870s. William was initially involved in the family Leather business in Dublin. He was a Currier (fine leather finisher) by trade; but commenced studying Medicine (Dublin), probably in his early 20s. He did not complete his Degree, moving to the UK where he pursued a practice in Herbal Medicine and several overseas business interests. The latter took him to South America, mainly Brazil and Argentina.
William RYAN married in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1861. His wife, Mary, was also Irish born - her parents having immigrated to the UK in the early 1800s when she was a child.
My Grandmother, Mary Elizabeth RYAN arrived in Maryborough (Q), Australia, on the Ship "Waroonga" on 2 October, 1885 - from Dundee. She married Thomas (Frank) HICKEY in Gympie (Q) in 1890. Frank HICKEY had previously immigrated from Dublin on the Ship, "Duke of Athole" in 1881. They initially resided in Maryborough but moved to Hervey Bay (Pialba) in 1897 where they lived for the rest of their days.
Grandmother, a Mid-wife, established what would have been the district's first "Maternity Hospital" in 1912. It was known as Nurse Hickey's Lying-in Hospital and comprised part of the Hickey's recently built family home. It was on the site of the development presently known as "Pialba Place" in Main Street, where the major tenant is a "Coles Supermarket" complex.
I am interested in adding to my wife's (Esmé née SMITH) paternal COOKSEY family tree which has been traced back to John COOKSEY c1510 in Halesowen, Staffordshire, (UK). This outstanding research was carried out by Dr. C.J. Cooksey, 7 The Leys, Basildon, Essex, (UK). He is her 4th cousin once removed. We were introduced to Christopher's monumental "one-name study" by Ian Cooksey of Port Macquarie who was carrying out his own Cooksey research. We are most grateful to both of them.
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- " The Graduates" (15 KB)
Portraits of the Family commemorating Graduation Days.
- Sacre'-Coeur Basilica - from the Eiffel Tower (36 KB)
View to Monmartre - Sacré-Coeur Basilica
- Family at Circular Quay, Sydney in 1966 (31 KB)
Brian, Caroline, Sharon, Carmel, Esme', Jennifer, Mark, Michael - A family day out at the Quay.
- Devil's Bit Mountain - Plunkett ancestral area (22 KB)
Taken from the nearby motor-way near Templemore. This is the area from where Esme's PLUNKETT ancestors hailed.
- At the Brandenburg Gate in 1995 - Berlin. (33 KB)
Brian and Esme' in Berlin during a tour of Eastern Europe in 1995
- River Seine - View from the Eiffel Tower (40 KB)
On our visit to Paris in 1995
- What A Catch! Pialba Q. C1910. (40 KB)
One of Grandfather Hickey's great fishing successes! The name of his companion is not known.
- The historic Eglise St.-Eustache in Paris (36 KB)
Church of St-Eustache - Paris. Our Church while in Paris.
- Mary Elizabeth Hickey (nee Ryan) 1862 - 1950 (33 KB)
Grandma was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK in 1862. Her family eventually settled in Dundee, Scotland from where Mary emigrated to Australia. She arrived in Maryborough, Q. on October 2, 1885 on the ship "Waroonga". Nurse Hickey, as she became known was a noted Midwife in the Pialba district since Mary & her husband, Frank Hickey settled there in 1897. Grandma was to open "Nurse Hickey's Lying-in Hospital" in 1912 in their large family home.
- A Warsaw experience with Polish Folklore & Music. (31 KB)
In Warsaw -Esme' with Edwina of Brooklyn Heights on her left. In the foreground (back to camera) is Eileen of New York
- Philip Curtis SMITH & Ann Maria DUNN (21 KB)
The GreatGrandparents of Esme'. Philip was from Croydon Surrey UK and Ann Maria was born in Bilston, Staffordshire UK. She is a COOKSEY descendant whose line has been traced to John COOKSEY, Halesowen, Staffordshire UK in 1510. This photo was endorsed "With love from Dad & Mum - to Percy". He was their son, Cannon Percy SMITH.
- Switzerland - At the summit, Stanserhorn, 6300 ft. (23 KB)
Brian & Esme' in Switzerland - 1993
- "The Belle of New York" - Sydney, 1956. (13 KB)
Brian - far right. My first stage appearance in the Musical Comedy "The Belle of New York" as a member of the Chorus - presented by The Mosman Musical Society, Sydney.
- "Guard" Hickey as he was known! (16 KB)
My Grandfather, Frank Hickey, was Guard on the first Train, Maryborough - Pialba in December, 1896 and first Resident Guard in Pialba. He also was Guard on the inaugural trip Pialba - Urangan when the line was extended in December, 1913. This was prior to the Urangan Jetty which opened in 1917.
- Emily Jane Kathleen OBST (31 KB)
Born to Simon & Jennifer at Bundaberg on 5 January, 2001
- Jennifer and Emily (25 KB)
Taken March 2002 in Bundaberg (born 5 Jan, 2001)
- Emily - visit to Grandparents - 16 March, 2002 (20 KB)
On a visit with her Mother, Jennifer, at Charlton Apartments, Hervey Bay, Q.
- The Hickey Family - Hyde Park, October, 6, 1968 (10 KB)
A family day's outing in Hyde Park, Sydney. L-R Brian, Sharon, Caroline, Jennifer, Mark, Carmel, Michael.
- Grandson - Jacque (17 KB)
Son of Mark & Nicole - born 1 May, 1998
- Mother with her Pride and Joy - Emily (7 KB)
Jen and Emily on the way to Hervey Bay - a surprise for the Grandparents on holiday there.
- Jennifer OBST following Graduation at USQ. 26/4/03 (17 KB)
Jennifer now has the following Qualifications
M.Ed. B.A. Grad. Dip. T. Assoc. Dip. C.A.
She Graduated from USQ as a Master of Education in the presence of Husband, Simon and daughter, Emily. Her parents, brothers and sisters also attended the Ceremony at USQ Toowoomba. Congrats from all!!
- Grandson - Matthew (34 KB)
Son of Michael & Amanda - born 23 November, 1998.
- Jennifer receives her Master of Education Degree (38 KB)
With her Parents after Graduation on 26 April, 2003.
- Granddaughter - Tierney (6 KB)
Daughter of Terry & Caroline - born August 2, 1996.
- Sharon at the Gold Coast with her Parents (23 KB)
Celebrating her Brother's 40th Birthday - Mark.
- Tierney with Santa - Christmas 1999 (21 KB)
Taken at Gladstone - age 3 years 5 months.
- Dad with Sharon, Carmel and Caroline (24 KB)
Some of the family Celebrating Mark's 40th Birthday on 17 September, 2003.
- HAGAN FAMILY - GGrandparents of Esme' (7 KB)
James, d. 16/5/1936(7) aged 83 years: Amy Amelia (nee Forbes), d. 10/10/1914 aged 49 years.
- At the SMITH Diamond Wedding 1992 - Barraba, NSW. (198 KB)
Brothers and Sisters of Helen SMITH attending the Celebration in 1992 at Barraba of the Diamond Wedding of Helen and Vincent (Knot) SMITH - Esme's Parents.
- Copy of Death Certificate of Michael O'Donnell, (421 KB)
My Great Great Grandfather Michael O'Donnell died in Limerick in 1877 aged 105 years. His second wife Alice O'Brien was my Great Great Grandmother. They were married in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyporeen on 19 February, 1833. Refer Notes on my FTM Page.
- Matthew with Uncle Brian. (31 KB)
Brian and his Nephew Matthew share November 23 as their birth dates!
- Profession of Sharon (R) and Sally (L) on 03/04/04 (82 KB)
Sharon (R) and Sally (L) were professed in the Canossian Order - Daughters of Charity at Oxley in the Canossian Chapel.
- Profession of Sharon (Hickey) and Sally (Fuller) (7 KB)
Her Uncle (Gerard) leading the procession into the Chapel for the Profession Ceremony on 3rd. April,2004.
- Sharon's Profession (16 KB)
Sharon with her Parents at a Luncheon to celebrate her Profesion on 03/04/04
- Esme' (75 KB)
Alexandra Headland - Sunshine Coast, Q.
- My Grandfather Thomas Francis (Frank) Hickey (220 KB)
Grandfather was born in Brooklyn USA in 1862. The family later returned to Dublin from where he emigrated to Maryborough, Q. - arriving in 1881
- "Terra Nova" - Officers & Crew - 1903. (113 KB)
My Great Uncle, William RYAN had signed on the "Terra Nova" for the South Pole rescue of Capt. R. F. Scott and expedition in 1903. He was drowned in tragic circumstances while swimming from ship to shore just prior to departure.
Is William RYAN in this group photo which is believed to have been taken just prior to the time of his tragic accident in the Tay River?
- Matthew with Grandparents - Xmas 1999 (68 KB)
L-R: Brian, Esme' Matthew and Marje (Mandy's Mother). Xmas Day with Michael & Mandy - 1999.
- My Mother Teresa (Essie) Hickey nee O'Doherty (124 KB)
My Mother was born in Woowoonga not far from Maryborough in 1898. She was educated at the Maryborough Convent. Her parents immigrated to Maryborough in the mid-1800s.
- Ballyporeen (17 KB)
Arriving in the Village of Ballyporeen in 1995 - home of my maternal ancestors: CAPLICE - O'BRIEN and O'DONNELL
- The O'Doherty Family - Maryborough, 1912. (22 KB)
My maternal Grandparents Bernard & Catherine O'Doherty (nee Caplice) and family of Kent Street. My Mother, Essie is on the far right in the middle row.
- View to Ballyporeen across Ancestral Townlands (22 KB)
In the foreground to the right is farmhouse of Tommy O'Brien - Townland of Gorteeshal - WHITE and CAPLICE. To the left of centre lies Glenacunna - O'BRIEN, CAPLICE, WHITE and O'DONNELL. To the extreme left is Lyrefune - CAPLICE, MAHONY. Ballyporeen lies 3 miles ahead. The pine forests are relatively recent plantations - since ancestral times.
- Sally and Sharon - Profession (318 KB)
Sharon and Sally receiving their Canossian Order Medals from the Provincial, Sister Concetta
- John Joseph (Jack) Hickey (35 KB)
Born at Pialba in 1899. My Father joined the Queensland Railway Department, retiring in 1964 after a career of nearly 50 years - as a Chief SM in Brisbane.
- New York visit 1993 (27 KB)
Empire State Building
- Family at Sharon's Profession (3 KB)
Matthew - Tierney - Emily
- Family Group, Hickey-O'Doherty (111 KB)
At "Glenarm", Main Street, Pialba about the late 1920's. My Father is at the top of the stairs. My Mother is seated to the left of her brother, John. Her Mother, Catherine O'Doherty is directly behind her and to her right is Grandma and Aunty May. Grandfather is to Dad's left. To the right of Uncle John is Aunty Doll and at the foot of the picture is ?
- Templetenny "Church of the Marsh", Ballyporeen. (38 KB)
Contains an ancient Church and graveyard. Served the district for centuries and fell into disuse by the mid-1700s. Mass is celebrated on this Sacred Ground annually.
- Sister Sharon fdcc with her Parents Esme' & Brian (59 KB)
Photo was taken on the day Sharon took her Vows as a Canossian Sister. Sally entered the same day.
- Stained Glass Window - Church of the Assumption. (23 KB)
A Commemorative Window dedicated to the Memory of Thomas and Johanna O'BRIEN of Ballyporeen.
- Alleged Caplice "Ruins" Gorteeshal Townland. (39 KB)
These are abandoned Cottage ruins (roof now collapsed) on the farm property of Patrick Corbett, Gorteeshal. The last CAPLICE Tenants(could be a possible connection with us) were said to be related to Pat's wife - not firmly established during the visit with a definite genealogical connection to us. Brian (with Camera) and Pat Corbett on the visit to his property. Cottage would have been initially tenanted from at least over 100+ years ago!
- Fishermen's Bastion - Budapest - 1995 (19 KB)
L-R Esme' Eileen (New York) Brian on a Trafalgar Tour of East Germany in 1995
- A morning in Galway (33 KB)
We arrived in Galway on Saturday afternoon - went to Mass at Claddagh which was just across the bridge from the Hotel where we were staying. We enjoyed the view across Galway Bay.
- The Children (46 KB)
Sharon, Caroline, Mark, Jennifer, Carmel, Michael, Brian. The twins are Carmel - Michael, Mark - Jennifer.
- My Father with his Sister and Mother at Pialba. (22 KB)
Family Group taken "on the front" at Pialba C 1902. My Father, Jack and Sister, May with their Mother, Mary Elizabeth (nee Ryan) - well-known as Nurse Hickey.
- William Hickey - Grocery Premises - Dublin. 1870+ (21 KB)
Situated at 1 Liverpool Road - now 1 Portobello Road. My Great Grandparents conducted a Grocery Store in these premises. They had spent 1860-69 in Brooklyn USA where my Grandfather was born in 1862. His sister, Mary Catherine was born in the upstairs Residence on 4 November, 1871.
- One of the Lakes of Killarney in background (38 KB)
Esme' & Brian in Ireland - 1993
- Church of the Assumption - opened 1828. (13 KB)
Brian in Ballyporeen (1995) visiting the Church where his GGrandparents were married : Thomas CAPLICE = Catherine O'DONNELL - 1861. His sisters, Alice CAPLICE = John FLYNN - 1834 and Margaret CAPLICE = David MAHONY - 1833. The CAPLICE family was from the Townland of Glenacunna.
- Esme' in Carnoustie (21 KB)
Visit to Aunt Edith July 1995
- Brian (92 KB)
Alexandra Headland, Q. 1999
- Esme' - Kylemore Abbey (43 KB)
On our Trafalgar Tour of Ireland 1993
- Esme' & Brian at "The Vee" in Co. Tipperary. (11 KB)
This is a very famous tourist spot - visited in 1995 on our tour of ancestral places viz. Ballyporeen & Clogheen.
- The Cliffs of Moher (16 KB)
A spectacular scene - Trafalgar Tour of Ireland - 1993
- Catherine & Bernard O'Doherty (17 KB)
Brian's Maternal Grandparents - Maryborough C1912
- On the Danube by Night - Budapest -1995 - Esme' (17 KB)
During our visit to Budapest we enjoyed a cruise on the Danube by Night.
- The Children with Santa - 1969 (29 KB)
Carmel, Brian, Sharon, Jennifer, Mark, Michael, Caroline - with Santa in Townsville.
- Honour Roll - Carnoustie War Memorial (40 KB)
Sgt Joseph Richard Barton - Scottish Horse 324 - Died on Monday, 21st September 1915 - Suvla Bay.
Commemorated at Helles Memorial (Panel 21)
- War Memorial, Main Street, Carnoustie. (37 KB)
Sgt. J.R. Barton - my Grandmother's Brother-in-law - is commemorated here - Refer Honour Roll.
- Which way now? Returning from Devil's Bit Mountain (40 KB)
Devil's Bit Mountain was the area from whence my wife's PLUNKETT ancestry came - Co Tipperary.
- Devil's Bit Mountain, Co. Tipperary. (3 KB)
Legend has it that the Devil in a rage took a bite out of this Mountain Range and spat it out where the Rock of Cashel now stands - Devil's Bit Mountain is the ancestral area of our Plunkett ancestors.
- Sacre'-Coeur Basilica - Esme' (39 KB)
During a visit to Paris - Monmartre - 1995.
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