Daniel J McGuirk (abt. 1789 - 1867)

Born about 1789 in Castlerahan, County Cavan, Ireland

Husband of Honorah (Francis) McGuirk — married about 1821 in Castlereagh, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 23 Jul 1867 at about age 78 in Parlow Creek, Westmoreland, New South Wales

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Biography

Daniel McGuirk was born in Ireland.

Daniel McGuirk was a convict after the Third Fleet transported to New South Wales

Daniel McGuirk was an Australian Bushranger

Daniel was born about 1789 in Casterahan, Cavan, Ireland.

He had been sentenced to transportation for life for burglary and was transported to Australia on the Martha in 1818.^[1] The Behans, who also settled in the Black Springs area and also married into the Grady family, were transported on the same ship.^[2]

Daniel married Honorah (Francis) McGuirk (1804-1867) on 31 Dec 1821 in Castlereagh, New South Wales.^[3][4]

Daniel reoffended several times and, along with his son Thomas and son in law Patrick Grady, were charged with bushranging with firearms in 1846. Daniel was transported to Van Diemens Land in 1846 for 7 years. He left Honora with 10 children, although 2 daughters had married. The eldest Ann had been murdered and she had three children, which no doubt were being looked after by Honora. Honora's youngest child was 3 years old. Daniel returned to NSW after his sentence had expired and he died in 1867. Honora died one month later.^[5][6]

Daniel died on 23 Jul 1867 in the Bathurst region of New South Wales. ^[7] Daniel is buried in Fish River Creek Cemetery, Fish River. ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ "New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842". State Archives NSW; Series: NRS 12188; Item: [4/4006]; Microfiche: 640. Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 2024 #56582 (accessed 19 January 2022). Name: Danl McQuirk; Age: 28; Date of Conviction: Aug 1817; Place of Conviction: Cavan; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1789; Vessel: Martha; Port of Arrival: Sydney; Date of Arrival: 24 Dec 1818.
2. ↑ Profile on Convict Records for Convict Records: Peter Beaghan
3. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 19 Jan 2022), Index entry for DANIEL MURPHY OR MC GURK and HONORIA FRANCIS; District: CD; Registration Number: 2857/1821 V18212857 3B
4. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 19 Jan 2022), Index entry for DANIEL MURPHY OR MC GURK and HONORIA FRANCIS; District: CD; Registration Number: 185/1821 V1821185 155
5. ↑ Profile on Australian Royalty for Daniel Murphy, 1791–1867
6. ↑ Familypedia article for [https://familypedia.fandom.com/wiki/Daniel_McGuirk_(1791-1867)
7. ↑ Death Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 19 Jan 2022), Index entry for MCGUIRK DANIEL (86 Years); Parents: - & -; District: BATHURST; Registration Number: 4035/1867
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images, Memorial: Daniel J McQuirk/McGuirk, Birth Date: 1791, Death Date: 23 Jul 1867, Fish River Creek Cemetery, Fish River, New South Wales, Australia, Plot: Unknown, Find A Grave: Memorial #239095269, accessed: 16 Jul 2022, Maintained By: Grace Carter, 51129941.

• "Public Member Trees", database, Ancestry.com (https:/www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/2217518/person/-1697244643facts : accessed 21 August 2017), profile for Daniel J McGuirk.
• Geneanet profile for Family tree of Daniel (Mcguirk) McQUIRK (C) (aka Murphy)