Rose (Wheeler) Cassidy (abt. 1809)

Born about 1809 in Ireland

Died [date unknown] in Ireland [uncertain]

Biography

Rose (Wheeler) Cassidy was born in Ireland.

Rose WHEELER. ^[1]

It is not certain that this Rose WHEELER is the first wife of the Thomas CASSIDY who was transported to Australia in 1830. It may well be a completely different Thomas CASSIDY. Convict indents suggest Thomas was married before being transported and had two female daughters.^[2] The Dublin marriage date of 1827 fits with this timeframe.^[3]

There is a Rose CASSIDY listed as a Tenant of the Earl of Enniskillen in 1862 at Corracoash, Clanawley, Kinawley, Enniskillen, Fermanagh.^[4] It is possible that Rose remained living near other CASSIDY family members after Thomas was transported.

Until we can identify the names of the two daughters, much of this remains subjective.

Research Notes

The death of Rose CASSIDY in 1885, aged 78, is unlikely to be the same person. ^[5] On 15 February 1885 at Barcaw, County Cavan, married farmer's wife, aged 78, son James Cassidy present at her death. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Veronica Williams created WikiTree profile Wheeler-4867 through the import of CASSIDY and SWEENEY 4_2013-08-13_2013-08-16.ged on Aug 16, 2013. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to collaborate on this profile.
2. ↑ Port Jackson Convict Anthology CASSIDY to Margaret REEVES, aka McKEALE, aka McKEE; Application to marry, ; 4/2391.2, Parramatta, Reel 734
3. ↑ Source: BDM - Ireland Diocese of Dublin 1272-1858 1827 Marriage CASSIDY to Wheeler:
4. ↑ 1862 Griffiths Valuation - Find my past Ireland Page: Corracoash, Clanawley, Kinawley,Enniskilleen, Fermanagh
5. ↑ Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958, Vol 2, Page 60, Film 101593, March 1885
6. ↑ Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ireland. Civil Records