Michael Larressy, 1852–1925 (aged 72 years)
- Name
- Michael /Larressy/
- Given names
- Michael
- Surname
- Larressy
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Marriage
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Note: The ceremony was performed by Father William Reade in the presence of Joseph Harley who made his mark and Annie Kunkler. Caroline was the daughter of Martin Kunkler (name changed from the German Gunkel) and Anna Elizabeth Shaff. |
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Occupation
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Note: After leaving Green Swamp and Tenterfield, Michael began work as a cedar getter and then in 1900 purchased land at Leycester and began dairying. He built a house, dairy and piggeries, then in 1909 purchased further land. The Dept. of Lands reported: After leaving Green Swamp and Tenterfield, Michael began work as a cedar getter and then in 1900 purchased land at Leycester and began dairying. He built a house, dairy and piggeries, then in 1909 purchased further land. The Dept. of Lands reported: |
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Article
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Note: 'Thomas Larrissey: from stable boy to patriarch' by Margaret Henderson, published in the 'Northern Star' (Lismore), Saturday Feb 14, 2004, page 93: 'Thomas Larrissey: from stable boy to patriarch' by Margaret Henderson, published in the 'Northern Star' (Lismore), Saturday Feb 14, 2004, page 93: 'In the past many a rude comment has been made about our convict heritage. People tried to hide the fact that they had convict origins. However, in more recent times it has become quite fashionable to have a convict ancestor. In fact, the more the merrier! It is amazing where some of these original immigrants to Australia went, and what they did. Many became pillars of society or at least leading members of their communities. Quite often it was only after they were dead that people heard about their past clash with the English law! No doubt some people knew from the beginning but did not care. They judged a person by what they were. Industry, community spirit and loyalty would be the gauge of a person's worth. This is still the basis of the Australian ethos. Thomas Larrissey was a convict who arrived in new South Wales in 1835. He had been born in County Galway, Ireland, and came from a poor Catholic village. He obtained work as a stable boy but, at the age of 21, was arrested for stealing money. As a result he was transported to Australia for seven years. He served his full term and was given his Certificate of Freedom in 1842. He almost immediately married Bridget Mullally, an Irish girl who had arrived as a free immigrant. She had come from a farming background and had decided to emigrate after her father died in 1841. She obtained employment as a house servant. Thomas became a miner in the Bathurst area but was not highly successful. With little education and no trade he found employment difficult. Apparently there was no way he could obtain a land grant. The situation was desperate as the family grew and Thomas soon became tempted to join a friend in highway robbery. The attempt failed and he found himself back in prison. After Thomas was released the family moved to the Glen Innes area where Thomas obtained work as a farm servant. While he had been in prison Bridget had had to support the family and she had done this partly by acting as midwife to the district. This was a role she was to continue. Thomas died in 1867 at the age of 53. His had not been a highly successful life by some accounts but he had left a fine family as well as a very resourceful wife. By this time some of the children were married and Bridget moved to the Tenterfield area with her three youngest children to be close to two married daughters. By 1885 she had acquired nearly 500 acres of land, eight horses, 20 cattle and 525 sheep. The only son of the family, Michael, established himself at Gundurimba. Two other daughters were also in that area. Beidget died there in 1902 and is buried in the Barham Street Cemetery. All of Thomas and Bridget's children prospered. Most of them acquired substantial farmland and became well known and respected in their communities. Michael at first worked as a cedar getter but then leased and finally purchased land where he set about dairying. He built a house, dairy and piggeries and then purchased more land. Michael was also an accomplished local musician. He was very popular at concerts and dances playing the concertina. He also sang and told jokes int rue Irish fashion. He must have had a likeable personality and it is no wonder he was popular in those days of homegrown entertainment. Yes, we can be proud of our convict ancestors and the people they married. It must have been very difficult to survive in those days, especially with little education and no job training. The wonderful families they left behind are their legacy. The Larrissey legacy was documented a few years ago by Carole Lohoar, and in true Irish fasion is entitled Larrissey or Larrikin. Prepared for publication by Geoff & Margaret Henderson for the Richmond River Historical Society Inc., Lismore....' |
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Cemetery: Catholic Section Lismore Cemetery |
| father |
1813–1867
Birth: 1813
— Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland Death: August 6, 1867 — Wellington Vale, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia |
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| mother |
1818–1902
Birth: 1818
— Kilkeek, Co. Kildare, Ireland Death: October 5, 1902 — Gundurimba, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia |
| Marriage | Marriage — June 12, 1842 — Hartley, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia |
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19 months
elder sister |
1844–1903
Birth: January 11, 1844
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26
— Hartley, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 23, 1903 — Gundurimba, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia |
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2 years
elder sister |
1845–1930
Birth: 1845
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— Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: November 15, 1930 — Tenterfield, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia |
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3 years
elder sister |
1847–1928
Birth: October 18, 1847
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— Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: November 10, 1928 — Tenterfield, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia |
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5 years
himself |
1852–1925
Birth: August 14, 1852
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Death: July 27, 1925 — Leycester, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia |
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4 years
younger sister |
1856–1926
Birth: 1856
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Death: 1926 — Randwick, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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3 years
younger sister |
1858–1895
Birth: November 8, 1858
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40
— Glen Elgin, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 22, 1895 — Green Swamp, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia |
| himself |
1852–1925
Birth: August 14, 1852
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Death: July 27, 1925 — Leycester, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Marriage | Marriage — October 4, 1880 — Casino, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia |
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4 years
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| Marriage |
The ceremony was performed by Father William Reade in the presence of Joseph Harley who made his mark and Annie Kunkler. Caroline was the daughter of Martin Kunkler (name changed from the German Gunkel) and Anna Elizabeth Shaff. |
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| Occupation |
After leaving Green Swamp and Tenterfield, Michael began work as a cedar getter and then in 1900 purchased land at Leycester and began dairying. He built a house, dairy and piggeries, then in 1909 purchased further land. The Dept. of Lands reported: |
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'Thomas Larrissey: from stable boy to patriarch' by Margaret Henderson, published in the 'Northern Star' (Lismore), Saturday Feb 14, 2004, page 93: 'In the past many a rude comment has been made about our convict heritage. People tried to hide the fact that they had convict origins. However, in more recent times it has become quite fashionable to have a convict ancestor. In fact, the more the merrier! It is amazing where some of these original immigrants to Australia went, and what they did. Many became pillars of society or at least leading members of their communities. Quite often it was only after they were dead that people heard about their past clash with the English law! No doubt some people knew from the beginning but did not care. They judged a person by what they were. Industry, community spirit and loyalty would be the gauge of a person's worth. This is still the basis of the Australian ethos. Thomas Larrissey was a convict who arrived in new South Wales in 1835. He had been born in County Galway, Ireland, and came from a poor Catholic village. He obtained work as a stable boy but, at the age of 21, was arrested for stealing money. As a result he was transported to Australia for seven years. He served his full term and was given his Certificate of Freedom in 1842. He almost immediately married Bridget Mullally, an Irish girl who had arrived as a free immigrant. She had come from a farming background and had decided to emigrate after her father died in 1841. She obtained employment as a house servant. Thomas became a miner in the Bathurst area but was not highly successful. With little education and no trade he found employment difficult. Apparently there was no way he could obtain a land grant. The situation was desperate as the family grew and Thomas soon became tempted to join a friend in highway robbery. The attempt failed and he found himself back in prison. After Thomas was released the family moved to the Glen Innes area where Thomas obtained work as a farm servant. While he had been in prison Bridget had had to support the family and she had done this partly by acting as midwife to the district. This was a role she was to continue. Thomas died in 1867 at the age of 53. His had not been a highly successful life by some accounts but he had left a fine family as well as a very resourceful wife. By this time some of the children were married and Bridget moved to the Tenterfield area with her three youngest children to be close to two married daughters. By 1885 she had acquired nearly 500 acres of land, eight horses, 20 cattle and 525 sheep. The only son of the family, Michael, established himself at Gundurimba. Two other daughters were also in that area. Beidget died there in 1902 and is buried in the Barham Street Cemetery. All of Thomas and Bridget's children prospered. Most of them acquired substantial farmland and became well known and respected in their communities. Michael at first worked as a cedar getter but then leased and finally purchased land where he set about dairying. He built a house, dairy and piggeries and then purchased more land. Michael was also an accomplished local musician. He was very popular at concerts and dances playing the concertina. He also sang and told jokes int rue Irish fashion. He must have had a likeable personality and it is no wonder he was popular in those days of homegrown entertainment. Yes, we can be proud of our convict ancestors and the people they married. It must have been very difficult to survive in those days, especially with little education and no job training. The wonderful families they left behind are their legacy. The Larrissey legacy was documented a few years ago by Carole Lohoar, and in true Irish fasion is entitled Larrissey or Larrikin. Prepared for publication by Geoff & Margaret Henderson for the Richmond River Historical Society Inc., Lismore....' |