Husband: Thomas Byrne died at age: 81
Relationship: Great Great Grandfather
Born: Jan 1828 in Parish of Mullingar County of Westmeath Ireland 1,2 (see note 1)
Religion: 1828 Roman Catholic 1,3
Occupation: 1857 Farm Labourer 3
Education: 1857 Could both read and write 3
Resided: 12 Jun 1859 in Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 4
Resided: 23 Jun 1861 in George Street Sydney NSW 2
Occupation: 23 Jun 1861 Labourer 2
Resided: 15 Jun 1866 in Hutchinson Street Sydney NSW 5
Occupation: 1866 Labourer 5
Resided: 8 Apr 1870 in Abercombie Lane Sydney NSW 6
Occupation: 1870 Labourer 6
Resided: 1887 in 4 Unwin Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 7
Occupation: 1887 Labourer 7
Resided: 1895 in 12 Clyde Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 8
Resided: 14 Jan 1896 in 14 Clyde Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 9
Resided: 1900 in 4 Clyde Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 10
Resided: 1903 in 18 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 11 (see note 2)
Occupation: 1909 Wharf Labourer 12
Died: 5 Mar 1909 in 12 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 12 (see note 3)
Cause of death: 5 Mar 1909 Pneumonia 12
Funeral: 7 Mar 1909 at 12 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 13 (see note 4)
Buried: 7 Mar 1909 in Cemetery: Rookwood - Catholic Mortuary 1 Area EE Grave 90 - Sydney NSW 12 (see note 5)
Father: Bernard Byrne
Mother: Elizabeth Gardener
Wife: Catherine Killooley died at age: 63 Married: Apr 1852 in County of Westmeath Ireland 1,6,9 (see note 6)
Relationship: Great Great Grandmother Religion: Roman Catholic 9 Born: 1833 in County of Westmeath Ireland 5,3 (see note 7) Occupation: 1857 House Servant 3 Education: 1857 Could Read 3 Resided: 12 Jun 1859 in Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 4 Resided: 23 Jun 1861 in George Street Sydney NSW 2 Resided: 8 Apr 1870 in Abercombie Lane Sydney NSW 6 Died: 14 Jan 1896 in 14 Clyde Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 9 Buried: 16 Jan 1896 in Cemetery: Rookwood - Catholic Mortuary 1 Area EE Grave 90 - Sydney NSW 9 (see note 8) Cause of death: 14 Jan 1896 Phthisis / Duration 3 years 9 Father: John Killooley ( - 1857) Mother: Catherine Rose (1790 - 1870)
M Child 1: John Byrne died at age: 34 Relationship: Great Great Uncle Religion: 1857 Roman Catholic 3 Born: Jan 1853 in County of Westmeath Ireland 1 Occupation: 1887 Labourer 7 Died: 29 Jan 1887 Off Smiths Wharf in the Waters of Port Jackson Sydney NSW 7 Cause of death: Accidently Drowned - Finding of an Inquiry held at Sydney 14 Buried: 30 Jan 1887 in Cemetery: Rookwood - Catholic Mortuary 1 Area EE Grave 91 - Sydney NSW 15 (see note 9) Never married: 7
F Child 2: Mary Ann Byrne died at age: 76 Relationship: Great Great Aunt Religion: Roman Catholic 3 Born: 1856 in County of Westmeath Ireland 3,16 Resided: 1895 in 2 Millers Road Millers Point Sydney NSW 17 (see note 10) Resided: 1903 in 18 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 11 (see note 11) Occupation: 1903 Domestic Duties 11 Resided: 1909 in 12 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 13 Resided: 1915 in 42 Argyle Place Millers Point Sydney NSW 18 Occupation: 1932 Grocer of Kent Street Millers Point 19 Resided: 1932 in 121 Robey Street Maroubra Sydney NSW 16 (see note 12) Died: 28 Feb 1932 at the Sacred Heart Hospice Darlinghurst Sydney NSW 16,19 Cause of death: Cerebral Haemorrhage and Senile Decay 16 Funeral: 29 Feb 1932 at 2:00pm in the Sacred Heart Church Darlinghurst Sydney NSW 20 Buried: 29 Feb 1932 in Cemetery: Rookwood - Catholic Mortuary 1 Area T Grave 88 - Sydney NSW 15,16 Husband: Duncan McDonald b. 1850 Married: 1875 in Sydney NSW 21
M Child 3: Patrick Byrne died at age: 52 Relationship: Great Great Uncle Born: 4 Jun 1859 in Sydney NSW 4 (see note 13) Baptized: 12 Jun 1859 in Parish of Saint James in the County of Cumberland Sydney NSW 4 Resided: 1903 in 12 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 11 Occupation: 1903 Labourer 11 Resided: 1911 in 12 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 22 Occupation: 1911 Wharf Labourer 22 Died: 14 Sep 1911 in 12 Argyle Place Millers Point Sydney NSW 22 Cause of death: Acute Nephritis / Heart Failure 22 Funeral: 16 Sep 1911 at 12 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 23 Buried: 16 Sep 1911 in Cemetery: Rookwood - Catholic Mortuary 2 Area E Grave 784 - Sydney NSW 22,15 (see witness 1) Never married: 22
M Child 4: Thomas Byrne died at age: 72
Relationship: Great Great Uncle
Born: 23 Jun 1861 in George Street Sydney NSW 2
Occupation: 13 Dec 1882 Draysman 24
Religion: 13 Dec 1882 Roman Catholic 24
Education: 13 Dec 1882 Read and Write 24
Height: 13 Dec 1882 5 Feet 8 1/2 Inches 24
Weight: 13 Dec 1882 140 Pounds 24
Hair color: 13 Dec 1882 Brown 24
Eye color: 13 Dec 1882 Blue 24
Died: 24 Jul 1933 in District of Granville Sydney NSW 25
Buried: 26 Jul 1933 in Cemetery: Rookwood - Catholic Mortuary 2 Area P Grave 3418 - Sydney NSW 15
Never married: 25
M Child 5: Robert Byrne died at age: 52 Also known as: Robert Byrnes 26 Relationship: Great Great Uncle Born: 15 Jun 1866 in Hutchinson Street Sydney NSW 5 (see note 14) Resided: 11 Feb 1895 in 12 Clyde Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 27 Resided: 1903 in 12 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 11 Occupation: 1903 Labourer 11 Resided: 5 Mar 1909 in 12 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 12 (see note 15) Resided: 1915 in 18 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 26 Occupation: 1919 Coal Lumper 28 Died: 28 Feb 1919 in 18 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 28 Cause of death: Malignant Disease of the Tongue and Exhaustion 28 Buried: 1 Mar 1919 in Cemetery: Rookwood - Catholic Mortuary 2 Area 2 Grave 390 - Sydney NSW 15 (see witness 2, 3) Wife: Elizabeth Connors Married: 1886 in Sydney NSW 29
F Child 6: Gertrude Byrne died at age: 60 Relationship: Great Grandmother Religion: Roman Catholic 30 Born: 8 Apr 1870 in Abercombie Lane Millers Point Sydney NSW 6 (see note 16) Resided: 27 Apr 1888 in 4 Bettington Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 31 Resided: 16 Apr 1890 in 13 Clyde Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 32 Resided: 9 Jun 1891 in 2 Wentworth Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 33 Resided: 16 Jun 1893 in 12 Millers Point Sydney NSW 34 Resided: 2 Jan 1896 in 12 Clyde Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 35 Resided: 18 Jul 1898 in 2 Millers Road Millers Point Sydney NSW 36 Resided: 29 Jan 1901 in 101 Holtermann Street North Sydney, Sydney NSW 37 Resided: 15 Jan 1903 in 121 Holtermann Street North Sydney, Sydney NSW 38 Resided: 20 Jul 1907 in 9 Millers Road Millers Point Sydney NSW 39 Resided: 20 Apr 1910 in 17 Dalgety Terrace Millers Point Sydney NSW 40 Resided: 1915 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 41,26 Resided: 1916 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 42 Resided: 1917 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 43 Resided: 1918 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 44 Resided: 1919 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 45 Resided: 1919 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 46 Resided: 1920 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 47 Resided: 1921 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 48 Resided: 1930 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 49 Occupation: 1930 Labourer 49 (see note 17) Resided: 1930 in 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 30 Died: 15 Apr 1930 in Hospital: Coast Hospital Little Bay Sydney NSW 30 Cause of death: 15 Apr 1930 Pneumonia 30 Funeral: 17 Apr 1930 at 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney NSW 50 (see note 18) Buried: 17 Apr 1930 in Cemetery: Rookwood - Catholic Mortuary 2 Area E Grave 1054 - Sydney NSW 30 (see note 19) Husband: William Richard Luck b. 27 Nov 1866 d. 25 Sep 1913 Married: 20 Dec 1887 in Church: Congregational Bethel House Sydney NSW 51 (see note 20)
Sources: (1) Dun na Si Heritage Centre, Moate, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, Letter - Thomas Byrne, [Letter on File in Thomas Byrne Folder] (2) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - Thomas Byrne (1281/1861). Informant: Catherine Byrnes, Mother, of George Street Sydney. Surname is spelt BYRNES (Copy on File) (3) NSW Govt, Immigration Documents - Ship "Mary Ann" (1857). (Copy on File) (4) NSW Govt, Baptism Certificate Patrick Byrn (4182 Vol 142B). (Copy on File) (5) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - Robert Byrne (1568/1866). Informant: Catherine Byrne, Mother, of Hutchinson Street, Sydney. (Copy on File) (6) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - Gertrude Byrne (1138/1870). (Copy on File) (7) NSW Govt, Death Certificate - John Byrne (190/1887). Informant: Thomas Byrne, Father, of 4 Unwin Street Millers Point. Surname spelt Byrnes (Copy on File) (8) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1895 (1895). (Copy on File) (9) NSW Govt, Death Certificate - Catherine Byrne (nee Killooley) (85/1896). Informant: Thomas Byrne, husband, of 14 Clyde Street. (Copy on File) (10) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1900 (1900). (Copy on File) (11) Commonwealth of Australia, NSW Electoral Roll 1903 - West Sydney (Gipps Polling Place) (1903). Voting age in 1903 was any persons over twenty one (21) without criminal record or mental illness. (Copy on File) (12) NSW Govt, Death Certificate - Thomas Byrne (279/1909). Informant: R Byrnes (sic), Son, of 12 Kent Street Sydney. (Copy on File) (13) The Sydney Morning Herald - 6 Mar 1909 - Page 6, Newspaper - Funeral Notice - Thomas Byrne (6 Mar 1909). (Copy on File) (14) NSW Govt, Govt Gazette - Annual Return of Inquests held in NSW 1887 (1888 - Volume 4). (Copy on File) (15) Internet Web Site: Cemetery: Rookwood Catholic, (Online Search) (16) NSW Govt, Death Certificate Mary Ann McDonald (nee Byrne) (184/1932). Informant: Catherine Singleton, Niece, of 121 Robey Street Maroubra, Sydney. (Copy on File) (17) The Sydney Morning Herald, Newspaper - Funeral Notice - Henry Byrnes (13 Feb 1895). (Copy on File) (18) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1915 (1915) (19) The Sydney Morning Herald, Newspaper - Death Notice - Mary Ann Mc Donald (nee Byrne) (28 Feb 1932). (Copy on File) (20) The Sydney Morning Herald, Newspaper - Funeral Notice - Mary Ann Mc Donald (nee Byrne) (29 Feb 1932). (Copy on File) (21) NSW Govt, Marriage Certificate - Mary Ann Byrne to Duncan McDonald (157/1875) (22) NSW Govt, Death Certificate - Patrick Byrne (8744/1911). Informant: Ethel Gardiner, Niece, of 17 Dalgety Terrace, Millers Point, Sydney. The informant is the daughter of William R Luck and Gertrude Luck (nee Byrne) Patricks death certificate notes that he was born in Ireland, this is an informant error. (Copy on File) (23) The Sydney Morning Herald, Newspaper - Funeral Notice - Patrick Byrne (16 Sep 1911). (Copy on File) (24) NSW Govt, Gaol Record - BYRNE Thomas (Gaol Record number 2713). Two other numbers appear on this document 244 in the top right hand corner and 9325-82 in the top middle. (Copy on File) (25) NSW Govt, Death Certificate - Thomas Byrne (13027/1933). As at 20 Apr 2011 - I am not totally convinced that this DC is for my Thomas Byrne) (26) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1915 (1915). (Copy on File) (27) The Sydney Morning Herald - 11 Feb 1895 - Page 4 and 5, Newspaper - Article - Drowning - Henry Byrnes (11 Feb 1895). (Copy on File) (28) NSW Govt, Death Certificate Robert Byrne (268/1919). Informant: H. Byrne, Son, of 18 Kent Street Millers Point. (Copy on File) (29) NSW Govt, Marriage Certificate - Robert Byrne to Elizabeth Connors (1381/1886) (30) NSW Govt, Death Certificate - Gertrude Luck (nee Byrne) (6041/1930). Informant: J J Luck, son, of 45 Kent Street Millers Point Sydney. (Copy on File) (31) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate Gertrude Elizabeth Luck (1457/1888). (Copy on File) (32) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - William John Luck (1273/1890). Informant: Gertrude Luck, Mother, of 13 Clyde Street. Fathers middle name noted as being Phillip and mothers middle name noted as Ann. (Copy on File) (33) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - Ethel May Luck (1817/1891). Informant: Gertrude Luck, Mother, of 2 Wentworth Street. (Copy on File) (34) NSW Govt, Birth Certifcate - William Luck (1694/1893). Informant: Gertrude Luck, Mother, of 12 Millers Point. The address on this birth certificate does not include a street name even thou a number is noted. The family did live in 12 Clyde Street around this time. (Copy on File) (35) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate John Joseph Luck (364/1896). Informant: Gertrude Luck, Mother, of 12 Clyde Street. (Copy on File) (36) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - Percy John Luck (18263/1898). Informant: Gertrude Luck, Mother, of 2 Millers Road. (Copy on File) (37) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - James Robert Henry Luck (7357/1901). Informant: Gertrude Luck, Mother, of 101 Holtermann Street North Sydney. James mothers middle name is noted as being Angela. (Copy on File) (38) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - Thomas Cecil Luck (6912/1903). Informant: G. A. Luck. Mother, of 121 Holtermann Street North Sydney. Cecil was born Thomas Cecil as per this birth certificate, his mothers middle name is noted as being Angela. (Copy on File) (39) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - Augustin McDonald Luck (20701/1907). Informant: Gertrude Luck, Mother, of 9 Millers Road. Donalds name is registered as Augustin McDonald Luck. (Copy on File) (40) NSW Govt, Birth Certificate - Mary Catherine Luck (11363/1910). Informant: Mother, Gertrude Luck, of 17 Dalgety Terrace Millers Point. (Copy on File) (41) Australian Govt, Military Service Records WW1 - John Joseph Luck (1914 - 1919). (Copy on File) (42) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1916 (1916). (Copy on File) (43) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1917 (1917). (Copy on File) (44) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1918 (1918). (Copy on File) (45) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1919 (1919). (Copy on File) (46) Australian Government, Military Service Record WW1 John Joseph Luck (1914 - 1919). (Copy on File) (47) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1920 (1920). (Copy on File) (48) Directory, Sands Sydney Alphabetical 1921 (1921). (Copy on File) (49) Australian Govt, Electoral Roll - C'Wealth: West Sydney - State: King - Sub Div: Darling Harbour (1930 - Page 41). (Copy on File) (50) The Sydney Morning Herald - 17 Apr 1930 - Page 11, Newspaper - Funeral Notice - Gertrude Luck (nee Byrne) (17 Apr 1930). (Copy on File) (51) NSW Govt, Marriage Certificate - William R Luck to Gertrude E Byrne (1863/1887). (Copy on File) Event Notes Note (1) Thomas was born one of a twin in Jan 1828. Note (2) The Thomas Byrne living at this address could be either Thomas Byrne the father or Thomas Byrne the son, although living at this same address is Mary Ann McDonald daughter of Thomas Byrne, so I tend to think it is Thomas Byrne the father as he would have been 75 years of age and may have required domestic care. Mary Anns husband Duncan was living at 12 Kent Street Millers Point with Robert Byrne and his wife Elizabeth and Roberts brother Patrick. Note (3) Death Certificate Notes: Thomas’ wife Catherine’s surname has been incorrectly entered. Fathers firstname noted as being Thomas...in fact it is Bernard. Thomas’ DOB is in contrast to the Assisted Immigrants List which states his age as thirty years in 1857 putting his DOB at 1827, his daughters BC states he was Fourty years in 1870 putting his DOB at 1830 and his DC which states that he died in March 1909 at the age of seventy two years which would put his DOB at 1837. In light of this and taking into account the informants of these documents, Thomas himself in the case of the Immigrants List, Thomas’ wife’ in the case of their daughters BC and Thomas’ son in the case of his DC. Church records in Westmeath Ireland have his date of birth registered as Jan 1828 which relates closely to the Assisted Immigrants list. Thomas’ DC states that they were married in the County of Meath whereas his wife Catherines DC states they were married in County of Westmeath. A possible reason for this is that Catherine passed away before Thomas and as Thomas acted as the informant of her DC it gave it more accuracy, whereas Thomas’ son was the informant of his DC and may not have been aware of the two different counties. Gertrudes BC states that three girls were dead as at 1870, the informant was Gertrudes mother Catherine who would definitely know who was what, whereas Catherines DC of 1896 states that four females were deceased, the informant being Thomas himself which makes it all the more confusing. Thomas’ DC of 1909 on the other hand states that two males and two females were deceased, informant on his DC was his son Robert. I give up! I don’t place much credence in the family details on Thomas’ DC as there are to many irregularities. Note (4) The funeral was held at his daughters residence, Mary McDonald (nee Byrne). Note (5) Thomas and his wife Catherine are both buried in this grave. Their eldest son John and their grandson William J Luck are both buried in the next grave, number 91. Headstone Inscription - This portion of the Cemetery was cleaned up and all traces of headstones were removed. This is what a unknown newspaper of the day had to say about the death and funeral of Thomas Byrne. THE LATE MR. T. BYRNE, MILLERS POINT "There passed away on Friday, March 5, one of the oldest residents of Miller’s Point in the person of Mr. Thomas Byrnes [sic]. Deceased, who was 85 years of age, was born in Co. Westmeath, Ireland and arrived in New South Wales 50 years ago, he being a parishioner of St. Patricks all that time. He was attended in his last illness by the Rev. Father P. Piquet, S.M., and the Sisters of Mercy, Church Hill. The deceased leaves five children, twenty grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The funeral took place on Sunday last to Rookwood cemetery, and was one of the largest that ever left Miller’s Point. The Chief mourners were Messrs. Thomas, Patrick, and Robert Byrne(sons), Mrs. D. McDonald and Mrs. W. Luck(daughters), Messrs.D. McDonald and W. Luck (son in law), Mr. and Mrs. J. Sykes, Misses Kate and Gertie Byrne and Patrick Byrne and Miss Ethel Luck (grandchildren). The last sad rites at the grave were conducted by the Rev. Father T. Kelleher (Rookwood). The funeral arrangements were efficiently carried out by Messrs. J.T. Coffill and Co. - R.I.P. Note (6) Death Certificate noted place of marriage as being Meath Ireland. Note (7) Birth Certificate of son Thomas states Catherine was born in the County of Meath Ireland, whereas the birth certificate of son Robert notes Catherine was born in County of Westmeath. The immigration documents notes she was born in County of Westmeath Ireland. Note (8) Unable to identify the graves of Catherine and Thomas Byrne as this area of the cemetery was cleaned up many years ago and most traces of grave surrounds and headstones were destroyed or removed. Information provided by the Cemetery Staff. Thomas and his wife Catherine are both buried in this grave. Their eldest son John and their grandson William J Luck are both buried in the next grave, number 91. Headstone Inscription - Removed/Destroyed Note (9) John is buried with his nephew William J Luck and beside their grave is Johns parents Thomas and Catherine. Note (10) The funeral notice for Mary Ann's nephew, Henry Byrnes lists this address as being the place where Henrys funeral was held. Note (11) Mary Ann McDonald is living with either Thomas Byrne the father or Thomas Byrne the son, I tend to think it is Thomas Byrne the father as he would have been 75 years of age and may have required domestic care. Mary Anns husband Duncan was living at 12 Kent Street Millers Point with Robert Byrne and his wife Elizabeth and Roberts brother Patrick. Note (12) Mary Ann was living with her niece Catherine Singleton prior to her passing away, Catherine was the daughter of Robert Byrne. Note (13) NSW BDM shows a Burns born 1859 (1184/1859) in Sydney, and another Byrn (sic) (4681 Vol 142B/1859, place unknown. Note (14) Hutchinson Street is now known as Bond Street. Note (15) Informant on his fathers death certificate. Note (16) Abercrombie Lane runs off George St Sydney. Note (17) Interesting to note on the Electoral Roll that Gertrudes occupation was as a Labourer. Note (18) The address noted was Gertrudes residence. Note (19) Headstone Inscription - In Loving Memory of William Richard Luck who died 25th September 1913, aged 46. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his Soul. Erected by his loving Son Joseph Luck. Also Gertrude Luck beloved wife of the above. Died 15th April 1930, aged 58 years. Also June Luck beloved Grand-Daughter of the above. Died 6th Nov 1933, aged 6 years. Also interred is James Robert Ernest Luck son of William and Gertrude. Note (20) This marriage may have been rushed considering the birthdate of their first born, Gertrude on 27 Apr 1888. The witness Mary Ann McDonald (nee Byrne) was Gertrude’s elder sister. Witness (1) Witness Patrick Byrne (2) Witness Henry Robert Byrne (3) Witness Patrick Byrne Note: Click the link below if there is no MAIN MENU at the top of the Page http://warwicktaylor.com/fam-hist Note: Personal details of living persons have been omitted Note: AGES are only accurate if a death year is known Name Index