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| Mary A QUIRK (1839 - 1924) |
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| b. abt 1839 at Tipperary, Ireland |
| m. 1863 John PIERSE (1833 - 1921) at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia |
| d. 24 Dec 1924 at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia aged 85 |
| Parents: |
| Michael QUIRK (1806 - 1886) |
| Honora COSTELLO (1810 - 1897) |
| Siblings (5): |
| James Joseph QUIRK (1842 - 1928) |
| Michael QUIRK (1845 - 1933) |
| Anne Maria QUIRK (1846 - 1909) |
| Bridget Mary QUIRK (1852 - 1935) |
| Ellen Mary QUIRK (1854 - 1896) |
| Grandchildren (1): |
| Edwin George LAST (1903 - 1965) |
| Events in Mary A QUIRK (1839 - 1924)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| abt 1839 | Mary A QUIRK was born | Tipperary, Ireland | |||
| 1863 | 24 | Married John PIERSE (aged 30) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1864 | 25 | Birth of daughter Winifred PIERSE | Adjungbilly, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1865 | 26 | Birth of daughter Ellen Mary PIERSE | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1866 | 27 | Birth of son John PIERSE | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1867 | 28 | Birth of daughter Mary Ann C PIERSE | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1868 | 29 | Birth of son David Joseph PIERSE | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1869 | 30 | Birth of daughter Jane Mary PIERSE | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1870 | 31 | Birth of son Michael Patrick PIERSE | Darbalara, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1873 | 34 | Birth of son Edward Joseph PIERSE | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1876 | 37 | Birth of daughter Frances Mary Agnes PIERSE | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1877 | 38 | Birth of son Robert Bede PIERSE | Darbalara, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1879 | 40 | Birth of daughter Catherine Mary PIERSE | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 27 Oct 1886 | 47 | Death of father Michael QUIRK (aged 80) | Wagragobilly, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 17 Jan 1897 | 58 | Death of mother Honora COSTELLO (aged 87) | Darbalara, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 26 Jun 1921 | 82 | Death of husband John PIERSE (aged 88) | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1924 | 85 | Death of son Edward Joseph PIERSE (aged 51) | Murrumburrah, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 24 Dec 1924 | 85 | Mary A QUIRK died | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Personal Notes: |
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary Pierse, Sen. The death occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. Sullivan, Byron-street, at an early hour on Christmas Eve morning, December 24th, of Mrs. Mary Pierse, widow of the late Mr. John Pierse, of Darbalara, aged 85 years. A few weeks previously deceased contracted a heavy cold which signalised the breaking up a very robust constitution, and despite the fact that everything possible was done for her she gradually grew weaker and passed peacefully away as stated, surrounded by the members of her family. The late Mrs. Pierse was born in County Tipperary (Ireland), and was a daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Quirk, sen., who were among the very early settlers on the Adjungbilly. When only 12 months old deceased's parents migrated to Australia, leaving her behind with her grandmother, who 15 years afterwards brought her out to join her parents in the heart of the Australian bush. These were the days when the bullock dray was the popular mode of conveyance (and a spring cart a novelty) over the bush tracks that were blazed through the interior by a grand old band of pioneers, and over which were ultimately to pass— almost a century afterwards — the latest model in motor cars, and still later to be discarded by the aeroplane. True it is, that to these old pioneers, who cheerily blazed the track for us, we owe a debt of gratitude. Deceased was born of a family of long-livers, her grandmother (Mrs. Costello) having survived to the great age of 105 years. Messrs. James (Sydney), Thomas and Michael Quirk are brothers and Mrs. Burns (Brungle) a sister of deceased. It was at Adjungbilly that deceased met and married the late John Pierse, who pre-deceased her on June 26, 1921, and by the marriage 14 children were born, 10 of whom survive them, viz., Mrs. G. Last, Mrs. Battye, Mrs. Carberry (Coolamon). Mrs. Morris (Wagga) Mrs. Jno Reardon and Mrs W. Sullivan (daughters), and Messrs. John, Michael, David and Robert Pierse (sons) ; besides 31 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The home of the late Mrs. Pierse was always looked upon as one of the most hospitable in the neighbourhood, where the hand of friendship was ever extended. She was a devout adherent of the Catholic faith, and her exemplary life and happy death was briefly referred to on Christmas mourning by the Rev. Father Treacy, who paid a glowing tribute to deceased's goodness and outstanding piety. A niece and grand-daughter of deceased have entered the Convent. The funeral left St. Patrick's Church on Christmas Day for the Wagragobilly cemetery, where a large concourse of people gathered, and the remains were laid to rest alongside those of her late husband. Rev. Father Treacy officiated at the graveside. The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931) Friday 2 January 1925 p 2 Article Adelong and Tumut Express 2 Jan 1925 Passed to her reward in Gundagai on Christmas Eve, Mrs. Mary Pierse, of 'Shadybrook,' Ireland, 85 years ago. Mrs. Plerse was a daughter of an old Irish family, the Quirks, of Tipperary. When deceased was, 12 months old her parents sailed for Australia, leaving the baby to the care of her grandmother, Mrs. Cos tello. It was not until 15 years !ater that the parents sent for their babe, and she came out in the care of her grandmother, who, when she landed in Australia look six months, and an other three months were taken up in travelling from Sydney to Adjun billy, where the Quirk family lived. In those days a buggy was unknown, and all travel was by bul lock team. Four years after coming to Australia Miss Mary Quirk became Mrs. John Pierse, and for 60 years she lived the life of a pioneer at Wagragobilly, went through the trials and troubles of the early-day mothers, who knew not nurses or doctors, reared a family that is an asset to the State, and died full of years, and with honors on her grea ter than any of the tawdry ones be stowed by kings and queens. |