Bridget Maria (Finnigan) Cassidy (abt. 1846 - 1908)

Born about 1846 in Kilkerrin, County Galway, Ireland

Wife of Edward Cassidy — married about 1867 in Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 15 Mar 1908 at about age 62 in Deepwater, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Bridget was born in Killkerrin, County Galway, Ireland in 1846. She was the daughter of John Finnigan and his wife Sarah (surname unknown).

They arrived as a family, to Sydney, Australia, on 16 October 1852, on the ship "Irene". ^[1]
FINNIGAN
John - 33, Gardener, Killkerrin, Co. Galway, Ireland, Ch. of Rome, Can read & write
FINNIGAN
Sarah - 30, - , Marlborough Co Kildare, Ireland, Ch. of Rome, Can read, Can't write
Children:
Mary - 10, -, Killkerrin, Roscommon, Ireland, Ch. of Rome, Can read & write
Bridget - 8, - , Killkerrin, Roscommon, Ireland, Ch. of Rome, Can't read or write
Margaret - 4, - . Walton near Liverpoo;, England, Ch. of Rome, Can't read or write
James - 1, - , Walton near Liverpool, England, Ch. of Rome, Can't read of write

She married Edward Cassidy in 1867 at Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. ^[2]

They had the following children:

1. Child: Sarah A Cassidy.
2. Child: Margaret Cassidy.
3. Child: William John Cassidy.
4. Child: Ethel Winnifred Cassidy.
5. Child: Edward Raymond L Cassidy.
6. Child: Percy Joseph Cassidy.

She passed away in 1908 ^[3] and is buried in Deepwater General Cemetery, Deepwater, New South Wales, Australia. ^[4]

Obituary ^[5]
The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942) Thu 9 Apr 1908 Page 18
MRS BRIDGET CASSIDY.
The death of Mrs. Bridget Cassidy, wife of Mr. Edward Cassidy, of Deepwater, took place on the 15th ult. She was the second daughter of the late John and Sarah Finnegan, who were amongst the pioneers of the Armidale district. She was married to Mr. Cassidy in May, 1867, by the late Dean Lynch, the issue of the marriage being three sons and three daughters, the latter all being married. Until a few months ago deceased was active, and able to aid her husband in his business. She was a model mother, and was noted for her many acts of kindness. The remains were taken to St. Michael's Church, where the Rev. Father C. Smiers officiated. They were then carried to the cemetery by sympathisers, a large concourse of mourners following them. Father Smiers read the prayers at the graveside, Many beautiful floral offerings and messages of sympathy were received by the relatives. — R.I.P.

Sources

1. ↑ Arrival to Australia
   https://search.records.nsw.gov.au/primo-explore/fulldisplay?context=L&vid= 61SRA&lang=en_US&docid=INDEX3100343
2. ↑ Marriage
   NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
   https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?0
   Marriage Registration No: 1397/1867
   Groom: EDWARD CASSIDY
   Bride: BRIDGET FINNIGAN
   District: ARMIDALE
3. ↑ Death
   NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
   https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?0
   Death Registration No: 3442/1908
   Name: BRIDGET M CASSIDY
   Father: JOHN
   Mother: SARAH
   District: TENTERFIELD
4. ↑ Headstone
   Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85169306/bridget-maria-cassidy: accessed 21 January 2024), memorial page for Bridget Maria Cassidy (1846–15 Mar 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 85169306, citing Deepwater General Cemetery, Deepwater, Glen Innes Severn Council, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Kevin Swan (contributor 50848647).
5. ↑ Obituary
   The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942) Thu 9 Apr 1908 Page 18
   https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/105167850