Ellen (Foley) O'Sullivan (abt. 1836 - 1913)

Born about 1836 in County Clare, Ireland

Wife of Timothy Cronin — married 1 Nov 1860 in Inagh, County Clare, Ireland

Wife of Denis O'Sullivan — married 30 Nov 1866 in Inagh, County Clare, Ireland

Descendants

Died 15 Dec 1913 at about age 77 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Ellen (Foley) O'Sullivan was born about 1836 in County Clare, Ireland. Her parents were Michael Foley (~1820 - ) and Mary Leyden (~1820 - ).

Ellen married Timothy Cronin ( - ~1866) on 1 Nov 1860 in Inagh, County Clare. ^[1]

Their children were as listed below.

1. Maria Helena (Cronin) Gorrie (~1860 - 1950)
2. Bridget (Cronin) Harkins (~1866 - 1943).

Ellen married Denis O'Sullivan (~1844 - 1922) on 30 Nov 1866 in Inagh. ^[2]

Their children were as listed below.

1. Martin O'Sullivan (~1867 - )
2. Michael Joseph (O'Sullivan) Sullivan (~1867 - 1938)
3. Susan Frances (O'Sullivan) Dean (~1870 - 1957)
4. Patrick (O'Sullivan) Sullivan (~1873 - 1938)
5. Margaret Ellen (O'Sullivan) Cronau (~1876 - 1953).

On 7 Jul 1883 Ellen departed from Plymouth, England on the La Hogue with Denis, Kate, Michael, Martin, Susan, Pat & Margaret. They arrived in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia on 5 Oct 1883. Ellen and Denis remained in the Rockhampton area the remainder of their lives. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Ellen died on 15 Dec 1913 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia aged ~77. ^[6] She is buried at South Rockhampton Cemetery in Allenstown. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ * National Library of Ireland, Diocese of Killaloe:from 1850 to 1881 Catholic Parish Registers, County Clare, Inagh and Kilnamona, Registration: marriage, Groom: Timothy Cronin Bride: Ellen Foley, 1 November 1860, Inagh, Clare, Ireland, Witnesses: Denis Sullivan, Patrick Daly, Informant: J.Q., Reg #: 278, Page:137 Volume: Microfilm 02472 / 01, Inagh and Kilnamona; County of Clare; Diocese of Killaloe. Marriages, Feb. 1860 to Nov. 1860. Accessed: 7 September 2021 Copy of Certificate in the possession of Maree Evans..
2. ↑ National Library of Ireland, Diocese of Killaloe:from 1850 to 1881 Catholic Parish Registers, County Clare, Inagh and Kilnamona, Registration: Marriage, Groom: Denis O'Sullivan Bride: Ellen Foley, 30 November 1866, Inagh, Clare, Ireland, Witnesses: Thomas Meehan, Mary Mahony, Informant: J. Meade, Reg #: 25, Page:100 Volume: Microfilm 02472 / 02, Inagh and Kilnamona; County of Clare; Diocese of Killaloe. Marriages, Feb. 1866 to Sep. 1867. Accessed: 7 September 2021 Copy of Certificate in the possession of Maree Evans..
3. ↑ "Web: Queensland, Australia, Immigration Indexes, 1848-1972". Ancestry au Record 70805 #713430 (accessed 18 January 2022). Name: Ellen Sullivan; Age: 38; Birth Year: abt 1845; Arrival Date: 5 Oct 1883; Arrival Place: Queensland, Australia; Ship: La Hogue; Title: Assisted Immigration 1848 to 1912; Page number: 10; QSA Item: 18488; Microfilm: Z1967; Microfilm 2: M1706,,,,,; Original URL: http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/Researchers/Indexes/Immigration/Pages/Immigration1848.aspx.
4. ↑ "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980". Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1207 #6211726 (accessed 18 January 2022). Name: Ellen Foley Sullivan; Gender: Female; Electoral Date: 1903; Electoral Place: Rockhampton, Capricornia, Queensland, Australia.
5. ↑ "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980". Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1207 #5881049 (accessed 18 January 2022). Name: Ellen Foley Sullivan; Gender: Female; Electoral Date: 1913; Electoral Place: Rockhampton, Capricornia, Queensland, Australia.
6. ↑ Queensland Government, Family History Research Service:1829–1991 Births, Deaths, Marriages and Divorces, Registration: Death, Ellen O'Sullivan (Housewife), 15 December 1913, 15 Alma Street, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, Age: 77, Where Born: Clare, Ireland, Parents: Michael Foley (Farmer), Mary Leyden, Informant: Denis O'Sullivan (marked X), Husband, Alma Street, Rockhampton, Reg #: 1913/C/3856, Page:389, Cause of Death: Morbus Cordis, Medical Attendant by whom certified: Dr. W. P. O'Brien, When he last saw Deceased: 14th December 1913, When and where Buried: 16 December 1913, Rockhapton Cemetery, Undertaker by whom certified: R M Tucker, Name and Religion of Minister: J. A. Simington, Roman Catholic, Names of Witnesses of Burial: P.M. Tucker, W. Tregea, How long in the Australian States, stating which: 30 years, Queensland, 1st Marriage: To Whom: Edward, Issue living, in order of Birth, their Names and Ages: Maria (50), Bridget (48), 2nd Marriage: Where: Clare, Ireland, At what Age: 32 Years, To Whom: Denis O'Sullivan, Issue living, in order of Birth, their Names and Ages: Michael (42), Martin (42), Susan (40), Patrick (38), Margaret (34). Accessed: 7 September 2021 Copy of Certificate in the possession of Maree Evans.
7. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images, Memorial: Ellen O'Sullivan (Foley), Birth Date: 1836, Death Date: 15 Dec 1913, South Rockhampton Cemetery, Allenstown, Queensland, Australia, Plot: RC Row 11X Burial No 3813, Find A Grave: Memorial #160397754, accessed: 18 Jan 2022, Maintained By: woowoo, 49949980.