Bartholomew McGrath Patricks Cove Newfoundland

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PATRICK'S COVE

Around 1804, the picturesque valley of Patrick's Cove, then know as Devil's Cove was settled by a young man from County Tipperary, Ireland. Bartholomew McGrath made this sheltered cove his home, and following his marriage to Catherine Ryan from North Harbour, raised his family of four sons and three daughters there.

When Bartley arrived in Newfoundland he had no background in fishing, being a farmer by profession. However, by 1849 he was going to sea on the bankers (fishing vessels) and his sons had learned to build boats and were beginning to fish locally. By 1845 there were four small skiffs at Patrick's Cove, and as the years passed the number grew to seventeen. At the peak of the fishing season, men came from the Barasways and Point Verd to assist. These were called 'summer men', they came to help and in exchange for services they received food and free board. Today, those who fish, do so out of St. Bride's.

The name Devil's Cove, was changed to Patrick's Cove by Bartholomew's son Bartley on the occasion of the birth of his son, Patrick. The name has help through the years and just about every family in Patrick's Cove with the surname McGrath has a son named Patrick. In the 1800's Patrick's Cove had all McGrath living there.

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Sharon,

Do you know if Bartholomew had any Brothers? My Great Father was a John McGrath (of Avondale (formally know as Salmon Cove)), apparently had three brothers - two moved to the US and one apparently moved to the Placentia area....

Regards

Mick

Answer 1

Will of Bartholomew McGrath

In re: BARTHOLOMEW MCGRATH. DECEASED In the name of God Amen: This is the last will and Testament of me Bartholomew McGrath of Patricks Cove in the Southern District of the Island of Newfoundland - Farmer. I appoint Patrick Coffey of Angles Cove executor of this my last will and Testament I will that my just debts be paid as soon as convenient after my decease. I will devise and bequeath to my son George all that piece of land that came into my possession on account of being mortgaged by my son (Anthony) and being the part left to him (Anthony) by his mother. The balance of my land I will devise and bequeath to my sons George, Patrick and Bernard share and share alike. George to take the part next Anthony’s Bernard next to George, and Patrick next to Bernard’s In witness whereof I have hereunto (set my hand by placing my mark) and affixed my seal at Placentia this 29th day of July A.D. 1904 having first been read over and explained Bartholomew his X mark McGrath (LS) Signed by the Testator and acknowledged by him to be his last will and Testament in our presence who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request we have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses James Kent Andrew Collins Certified correct, D. M. Browning Registrar (Listed in the margin next to this will the following) Fiat Dec 23/08 C.J. Probate Dec. 24/08 granted to Patrick Coffey Estate sworn at $954.00

© Judy Benson, Ivy Benoit and NL GenWeb

 

 

 

 

 

PATRICK B. McGRATH

 

Fortified by the rites of Holy church, there passed peacefully away at Patrick’s Cove, P.B., last week, after a protracted illness, Patrick B. McGRATH; leaving to mourn their sad loss, his wife, three sons, and many brothers and sisters.  P.B., as he was familiarly called by his friends, was well known to many sportsmen who used to visit Patrick’s Cove in former years.

He was an excellent guide, a good shot and kept a hospitable home.  He was the son of the late Bartley McGRATH, a well known and prominent figure on the Cape Shore in the good old days.  May his soul find eternal rest

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Patrick's Cove RC Cemetery
Patrick's Cove
(originally called Devil's Cove) 
Placentia & St. Mary's District
(Selected Entries Only of ~230 burials)

 

SURNAME	GIVEN	BORN	DIED	AGE	SPOUSE	OTHER
McGrath	Alice		December 19, 1957	95 Years		erected by son Nicholas McGrath
McGrath	Ambrose		July 11, 1918	6 months		son of Patrick J & Mary McGrath
McGrath	Anthony		November 26, 1915	65 Years
McGrath	Denis		September 9, 1894	42 Years	Alice McGrath
McGrath	George	March 4, 1902	January 20, 1931
McGrath	George		April 29, 1940	81 Years
McGrath	Bridget		February 4, 1920	68 Years	George	erected by husband George McGrath [immediately above][maiden name Tobin]
McGrath	George	September 1, 1889	August 20, 1981			[son of Bartholomew McGrath & Mary Leonard]
McGrath	Lucy	1899	1977		George	erected by husband George McGrath [immediately above][daughter of George McGrath & Bridget Tobin]
McGrath	Mary Joseph		March 21, 1920	65 Years	Michael McGrath[born Petty Harbour]
McGrath	Michael A		January 28, 1924	80 Years

Transcribed by David Wells (2007 06)

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Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Patrick	Head	m	m	55	1866	Mar
Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Norah	Wife	f	m	45	1876	Dec
Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Edgar	Son	m	s	19	1902	Nov
Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Harold	Son	m	s	16	1905	Nov
Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Osborne	Son	m	s	14	1907	Jan

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McGrath	Norah	Head	f	w	59
McGrath	Osborne	Son	m	s	28

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From Patricks Cove Census  1935

 

McGrath	Norah	Head	f	w	59
McGrath	Osborne	Son	m	s	28

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From Patricks Cove Census 1945

 

McGrath	Osborne	Head	m	m	37
McGrath	Violet	Wife	f	m	22
McGrath	Anna	Dau	f	s	8mo

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Patricks Cove Census 1921 

Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Patrick	Head	m	m	55	1866	Mar
Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Norah	Wife	f	m	45	1876	Dec
Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Edgar	Son	m	s	19	1902	Nov
Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Harold	Son	m	s	16	1905	Nov
Patrick's Cove	McGrath	Osborne	Son	m	s	14	1907	Jan

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Gregory McGrath  Patricks Cove NAVY 
 

McGRATH, Gregory

Patrick's Cove, P.B.

Nov 27 1939

 

The First Naval Draft November 27, 1939

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http://home.crrstv.net/keentime2007/index_files/gratefulrememberance.htm

 

 

Greg McGrath Upper Left 

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Gregory McGrath  Nephew of Osborne McGrath  Son of Edgar McGrath 

McGrath	Frances	Head	f	w	75
McGrath	Denis	Son	m	s	36
McGrath	Gregory	gson	m	s	26

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Head stone date of death

 

NF159 : PTC01   MCGRATH, Hannorah (1950) - 1 photo
NF159 : PTC01   MCGRATH, Harold J (1934) - 1 photo

NF159 : PTC01   MCGRATH, Edgar Patrick Joseph (1932) - 1 photo

Answer 2

That's all really interesting, thanks for sharing, Sharon! If you want to sign the Honor Code, it sounds like you've got tonnes of information and references that would be great to add to some of the Newfoundland families.

If you're interested in working on Patrick's Cove (and maybe Angels Cove) families, I've gone ahead and created a free space page for Patrick's Cove:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Patrick%27s_Cove%2C_Newfoundland

I discovered there were some old, orphaned profiles already for Bartholomew https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/McGrath-628 and some of his family, so you can start building from there, if you like.

If you create new profiles for people in the same town, it's easy to add category tags to them. Categories are useful for grouping together people from the same place. You can see that there are already a few profiles in the Devil's Cove and Patrick's Cove categories:

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Patrick%27s_Cove%2C_Newfoundland_Colony

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Devil%27s_Cove%2C_Newfoundland_Colony

Let me know if you have any more questions!
Brad

Comments

NL GenWeb Placentia Bay Region ~ Placentia Bay East District McAlpine's NL Directory 1898 Patrick's Cove The information was transcribed by VERA SHORT-CHEESEMAN ~ August 1999. While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there may be errors.

Surname	Given Name	Occupation
McGrath	Michl.	Fisherman
McGrath	Thos	Fisherman
McGrath	Peter	Fisherman
McGrath	Martin	Fisherman
McGrath	John	Fisherman
McGrath	Michl.	Fisherman
McGrath	Bartholomew	farmer
McGrath	Bernard	fisherman
McGrath	Patk	Fisherman
McGrath	Geo	Fisherman
McGrath	John	Fisherman
McGrath	Richard	Fisherman
McGrath	Jas	Fisherman
Mcgrath	Peter sr	Fisherman
McGrath	Patk sr	Fisherman
McGrath	Francis	Fisherman
McGrath	Patk. Jr	Fisherman
McGrath	Martin	Fisherman
Miller	Andrew	Fisherman

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Military Service from Patricks Cove Newfoundland 

Gregory McGrath 

Military Service  Patricks Cove  Newfoundland 

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The First Naval Draft November 27, 1939

McGRATH, Gregory

Patrick's Cove, P.B.

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Military Service from Patricks Cove Newfoundland 

Gregory McGrath 

Military Service  Patricks Cove  Newfoundland 

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The First Naval Draft November 27, 1939

McGRATH, Gregory

Patrick's Cove, P.B.

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Military Service  Patricks Cove  Newfoundland 

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Newfoundland's Grand Banks Site
to assist you in researching your Family History

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The First Naval Draft November 27, 1939

McGRATH, Gregory

Patrick's Cove, P.B.

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Military Service Patricks Cove Newfoundland 

McGrath 

The First Naval Draft November 27, 1939

McGRATH, Gregory

Patrick's Cove, P.B.

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World War II Veterans—Members of the First Naval Draft—November 27, 1939 Back—L-R Greg McGrath (Patrick’s Cove) Leo Power, Herbert Power, Leonard Nash, Austin Campbell Front—L-R Osbourne Power, Milton McGrath, Leo Roche, Jim Campbell, Cyril Power Submitted By Branch newsletter : Shirley (Nash) Squire

In Grateful Remembrance

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World War II Veterans—Members of the First Naval Draft—November 27, 1939 Back—L-R Greg McGrath (Patrick’s Cove) Leo Power, Herbert Power, Leonard Nash, Austin Campbell Front—L-R Osbourne Power, Milton McGrath, Leo Roche, Jim Campbell, Cyril Power Submitted By: Branch Newsletter  Shirley (Nash) Squire

In Grateful Remembrance

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