Patrick Moore

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Background

Born 1834 at Kilfenora County Clare Ireland, and came to Victoria with his parents, brother and sister in 1853 in the ship Sir Robert Sale.

He died on 27 September 1911 at his residence Massey, and is buried at Watchem Cemetery.

Goldfields Involvement, 1854

Patrick Moore's brother, Thaddeus Moore, was mortally wounded in the Ballarat Riot in 1854.

Post 1854 Experiences

Patrick Moore afterwards followed the occupation of carrier, going twice to New Zealand and continued the occupation successfully for some years. After returning to Victoria he took up land at Pomberneit where he resided for nine years. Leaving the Western District he settled at Massey, accompanied by his sister. The deceased married late in life and leaves a widow and four daughters to mourn his loss. The remains were laid to rest in the Watchem Cemetery on Thursday. The Rev. Father Reidy officiated at the graveside. [1]

Family

Patrick Moore married Mary Anne Connellan. They had the following issue: Mary (married Jim Bourke); Ellen (married John O'Reilly); Bridget (married John Quinane) and Susan (married Vince Colbert).

See also

Thaddeus Moore, brother

Further Reading

References

  1. 14 October 1911

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