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| Mary A QUIRK (1839 - 1924) |
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| b. abt 1839 at Co 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 |
| Near Relatives of Mary A QUIRK (1839 - 1924) | ||||||
| Relationship | Person | Born | Birth Place | Died | Death Place | Age |
| Father | Michael QUIRK | 1806 | Co Tipperary, Ireland | 27 Oct 1886 | Wagragobilly, New South Wales, Australia | 80 |
| Mother | Honora COSTELLO | 1810 | Co Tipperary, Ireland | 17 Jan 1897 | Darbalara, New South Wales, Australia | 87 |
| Self | Mary A QUIRK | abt 1839 | Co Tipperary, Ireland | 24 Dec 1924 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 85 |
| Husband | John PIERSE | 1833 | Co Kerry, Ireland | 26 Jun 1921 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 88 |
| Daughter | Winifred PIERSE | 1864 | Adjungbilly, New South Wales, Australia | 05 Apr 1926 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 62 |
| Daughter | Ellen Mary PIERSE | 1865 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1944 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 79 |
| Son | John PIERSE | 1866 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1943 | Granville, New South Wales, Australia | 77 |
| Daughter | Mary Ann C PIERSE | 1867 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1945 | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | 78 |
| Son | David Joseph PIERSE | 1868 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1930 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 62 |
| Daughter | Jane Mary PIERSE | 1869 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1928 | Coolamon, New South Wales, Australia | 59 |
| Son | Michael Patrick PIERSE | 1870 | Darbalara, New South Wales, Australia | 1953 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 83 |
| Son | Edward Joseph PIERSE | 1873 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1924 | Murrumburrah, New South Wales, Australia | 51 |
| Daughter | Frances Mary Agnes PIERSE | 1876 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1964 | 88 | |
| Son | Robert Bede PIERSE | 1877 | Darbalara, New South Wales, Australia | 1959 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 82 |
| Daughter | Catherine Mary PIERSE | 1879 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1963 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 84 |
| Brother | James Joseph QUIRK | 22 Jun 1842 | Darbalara, New South Wales, Australia | 15 Jul 1928 | Waverley, New South Wales, Australia | 86 |
| Brother | Michael QUIRK | 1845 | Wagragobilly, New South Wales, Australia | 14 Sep 1933 | Wagragobilly, New South Wales, Australia | 88 |
| Sister | Anne Maria QUIRK | 1846 | 04 May 1909 | Bemboka, Bega, New South Wales, Australia | 63 | |
| Sister | Bridget Mary QUIRK | 1852 | Adjungbilly, New South Wales, Australia | 1935 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 83 |
| Sister | Ellen Mary QUIRK | 1854 | 08 Nov 1896 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 42 | |
| Son in Law | George William LAST | abt 1862 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 23 Nov 1932 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 70 |
| Son in Law | Edward Joseph BATTYE | 1862 | 1933 | 71 | ||
| Daughter in Law | Maggie COLE | |||||
| Son in Law | Dennis John MORRIS | 1859 | 1942 | 83 | ||
| Daughter in Law | Jane Mary LUFF | 1878 | 1942 | 64 | ||
| Son in Law | Eugene CARBERRY | 1868 | 1957 | 89 | ||
| Daughter in Law | Ellen Jane FLYNN | 1876 | Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia | 1950 | Marrickville, Sydney, Australia | 74 |
| Son in Law | John REARDON | 1878 | 1938 | 60 | ||
| Daughter in Law | Mary Agnes "Molly" KENNY | 1884 | 1965 | 81 | ||
| Son in Law | William SULLIVAN | 1884 | 1965 | 81 | ||
| Grandson | Edwin George LAST | 1903 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1965 | 62 | |
| Nephew | John Edgar QUIRK | 1872 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 1915 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 43 |
| Nephew | Michael Charles QUIRK | 1874 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 1954 | Kensington, South Australia, Australia | 80 |
| Nephew | James Leopold QUIRK | 1884 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 27 Jul 1936 | Fawkner, Victoria, Australia | 52 |
| Niece | Ellen Honora QUIRK | 1886 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1939 | Randwick, New South Wales, Australia | 53 |
| Nephew | James Charles QUIRK | 1878 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1958 | 80 | |
| Niece | Ellen Cecilia QUIRK | 1880 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1964 | 84 | |
| Nephew | Cyrus Edward QUIRK | 1882 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1963 | 81 | |
| Niece | Harriet QUIRK | 1885 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1972 | 87 | |
| Niece | Mary Evelyn Ellen QUIRK | 1888 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1945 | Petersham, New South Wales, Australia | 57 |
| Nephew | Michael Thomas QUIRK | 1892 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1976 | 84 | |
| Niece | Lillian Maud May QUIRK | 1898 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 02 Nov 1982 | Parkes, New South Wales, Australia | 84 |
| Niece | Ellen Mary LUFF | 23 Dec 1874 | 1956 | 82 | ||
| Niece | Ada M A LUFF | 23 Nov 1876 | 1949 | 73 | ||
| Nephew | William LUFF | 06 Aug 1881 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1960 | 79 | |
| Nephew | Thomas LUFF | 1882 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1962 | 80 | |
| Nephew | Arthur Joseph "Mac" LUFF | 06 Jul 1885 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 01 Aug 1945 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 60 |
| Nephew | Albert Joseph LUFF | 18 May 1887 | 1953 | 66 | ||
| Niece | Kathleen Eva LUFF | 1890 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 1973 | 83 | |
| Sister in Law | Mary C HOWE | 1844 | Co Clare, Ireland | 1920 | Paddington, New South Wales, Australia | 76 |
| Sister in Law | Harriett J WALSH | 1857 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 10 Aug 1942 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 85 |
| Brother in Law | James Lees HOLT | 1840 | 1886 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 46 | |
| Brother in Law | James Charles BYRNE | 1835 | 1908 | Adjungbilly, New South Wales, Australia | 73 | |
| Brother in Law | William LUFF | 1850 | New South Wales, Australia | 1934 | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 84 |
| Events in Mary A QUIRK (1839 - 1924)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| abt 1839 | Mary A QUIRK was born | Co 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. |