Patrick Joseph Hehir (abt. 1838 - 1921)

Born about 1838 in County Galway, Ireland

Husband of Johanna (Leahy) Hehir — married 1868 in West Coast, New Zealand

Husband of Winifred Theresa (Kelly) Hehir — married 1893 in Victoria, Australia

Died 4 Feb 1921 at about age 83 in Prahran, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Patrick Joseph HEHIR was born about 1838 in County Galway, Ireland.

Johanna LEAHY and Patrick HEHIR were married in 1868 in Charleston, West Coast, New Zealand^[1][2]. Their children included:

John HEHIR 1869(NZ)-

Mary HEHIR 1873(Vic)-

Edmund HEHIR 1875(Vic)-1932

Wife, Johanna passed away in 1877 in Shepparton, Victoria, aged 31.

Winifred KELLY and widower, Patrick HEHIR were married 1893 in Victoria^[3]. Their children included:

Margaret Christina HEHIR 1895-1967

Veronica HEHIR 1896-1896

Nora Winifred HEHIR 1898-1976

Kathleen Frances HEHIR 1900-1920

Patrick Francis Joseph HEHIR 1902-1976

He passed away on 4 Feb 1921 in Prahran, Victoria^[4] and was buried at the Brighton General Cemetery^[5].

Death Notice 5 Feb 1921^[6]

HEHIR. — On the 4th February, at his residence, No. 4 Wrexham-road, Windsor, Patrick Joseph, the dearly beloved husband of Winifred Hehir (formerly of Shepparton), aged 83 years. Passed peacefully away. May his soul rest in peace.

Obituary 7 Feb 1921^[7]

It will be learned with regret by many friends that Mr. Patrick Hehir died at his residence at Windsor. (Melbourne) on Friday last, 83 years. The deceased was formerly a large landholder in the Pine Lodge and Caniambo districts, and for several years was a Violet Town councillor

Sources

1. ↑ Births, Deaths and Marriages Online - New Zealand: Marriage. 1868/4398 Johanna Lealy; Patrick Hehir. https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/
2. ↑ https://wilsoncollection.co.nz/related?surname=LEAHY&forename=Johanna
3. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: marriages; Registration number 6023 / 1893; Family name: HEHIR; Given name(s) Pat; Spouse's family name: KELLY; Spouse's given name(s) Winifred. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
4. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: deaths; Registration number 3236 / 1921; Family name: HEHIR; Given name(s) Patrick Joseph; Place of event: Prahran, Australia; Mother's name Margaret HIGGINS; Father's Name: Edmond HEHIR. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215572371/ : accessed 18 April 2021), memorial page for Patrick Joseph Hehir (1838–4 Feb 1921), Find a Grave Memorial no. 215572371, citing Brighton General Cemetery, Caulfield South, Glen Eira City, Victoria, Australia ; Maintained by woowoo (contributor 49949980) .
6. ↑ The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 5 Feb 1921 Page 5 Family Notices. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201703034
7. ↑ Shepparton Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1953) Mon 7 Feb 1921 Page 3 PERSONAL. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/174155737