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James and John Quirk

dmoura105 — 2012-05-14 14:03:56Z

I am looking for any information regarding my Grandfather, James, birthdate 4/17/ 1907.
His parents were John and Nora Quirk. I have a baptismal record dated 4/28/1907 from St Mary's church in Rahway. My mother, told me that my grandfather and his brother John were at Boystown and their sister went to a convent not far away. I am trying to find any information regarding his stay with you or any insight about his parents and why he was sent to the orphanage.

Michael Quirk from County Cork, Ire--->Ottumwa, Iowa

amyroses21 — 2012-04-25 21:33:43Z

Michael Quirk b. 1819 in County Cork, Ireland immigrated via Ellis Island. He died 3-11-1895 in Ottumwa, Iowa

He married Hannah Hungerville/Hungerford b. 03-19-1836 in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland. She died 02-12-1911 in St.Joseph, Missouri

The had 13 children

1. Mary Ella b. 1855 in PA
2. Catherine A. b. 1857 in PA
3. Elizabeth M. b. 1859 in PA
4. William M. b. 1862 in PA
5. Theresa Quirk b. 1863 in PA and married George Rifenberry (1) then married William C.Taylor (2) Theresa & George had 3 children 1. Frederick William Rifenberry -Taylor, Sr 2. Edward G. Taylor 3. Angela ALice Taylor (all three children used the last name of their stepfather
6. Anna Mary b. 05-09-1865 in Ottumwa, IA
7. Edward J. b. 08-25-1870 in Ottumwa, IA
8. Julia Virginia b. 12-26-1872 in IA
9. Clara b. 1875 in IA
10. Stella Gertrude b. 01-08-1878 in IA
11. Angeline b. 1880 in IA
12. David John
13. Albert Francis b. 01-27-1882 in Ottumwa, IA

Re: Mary Elizabeth Quirk (Australia)

shanepatrickq — 2012-04-11 22:12:36Z

my great grandmother from ireland's name is mary quirk but that was around 1840 to 1870?

Re: James Quirk/Quirke, Ireland

shanepatrickq — 2012-04-11 22:05:10Z

my name is shane patrick quirk it was quirke but family droped e around 1890 to 1910 to get jobs in usa my fasmily is from ireland but left for us.a you have any info on 'QUIRKE' family?

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

kevohall1 — 2012-04-03 06:28:17Z

My great-grandmother was Catherine Quirk born in 1862 in Galway. She an you tell me where she was born. Her parents where named Mary and Michael.

Re: Quirk of MA via Nova Scotia

MargaretKeigher — 2011-12-20 04:56:52Z

Not sure

Looking for information on Parent Michael Quirk born abt 1791 Ireland in Tipperary area and Mary? Of Honiara Quirk 1845 –1900 in the Yorkshire
Honiara was married to John Hanley 1863 Halifax Yorkshire (Known Children Alice, John, Martin and Bidget
Then Married to John Middleton Known Child Mary Ann
Mary Ann Married to James Murphy In Halifax (my Grand Parents)

Re: Quirke of Ryans in Tipperary

MargaretKeigher — 2011-12-20 04:52:48Z

Not sure but

Looking for information on Parent Michael Quirk born abt 1791 Ireland in Tipperary area and Mary? Of Honiara Quirk 1845 –1900 in the Yorkshire
Honiara was married to John Hanley 1863 Halifax Yorkshire (Known Children Alice, John, Martin and Bidget
Then Married to John Middleton Known Child Mary Ann
Mary Ann Married to James Murphy In Halifax (my Grand Parents)

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

MargaretKeigher — 2011-12-20 04:50:40Z

Not sure if this any help
Looking for information on Parent Michael Quirk born abt 1791 Ireland in Tipperary area and Mary? Of Honiara Quirk 1845 –1900 in the Yorkshire
Honiara was married to John Hanley 1863 Halifax Yorkshire (Known Children Alice, John, Martin and Bidget
Then Married to John Middleton Known Child Mary Ann
Mary Ann Married to James Murphy In Halifax (my Grand Parents)

Re: Quirke of Ryans in Tipperary

quirky1129 — 2011-12-08 23:48:02Z

There is also Sarah Ryan living with William and Ellen (howard) Quirk on the 1850 Census in Franklin County, NY. I am trying to figure out the connection but there are other Ryans who also came to this very small communtiy and are buried in the Saint Rose of Lima Cemetary in Franklin County, NY. You can access the cemetary transcription page via the website. They lived in Sugar Bush. These Quirks are my ancestors.

Best Regards,
Kelly Quirk

Re: Thomas and Elizabeth Quirk, Newfoundland

RandyHarnett51 — 2011-11-08 01:07:44Z

Hi Sheila

Have you found what you were looking for since 2002?

Re: Quirke of Ryans in Tipperary

quirky1129 — 2011-11-04 21:22:58Z

I forgot to say that these Quirks are from Tipperary.

Re: Quirke of Ryans in Tipperary

quirky1129 — 2011-11-04 21:21:53Z

There are a bunch of Ryans including a Thomas and Catherine Ryan who settled with Quirks in Genesee county NY. The website is http://files.usgwarchives.net/ny/genesee/cemeteries/stjoseph....

There is a census I cant find where there are some Ryans living with the Quirks in Genesse County.

James Quirk/Quirke, Ireland

alipaul_1 — 2011-09-05 07:20:05Z

I am seeking information in regards to a James Quirk/Quirke (not 100% sure on the spelling sorry) who would of possibly been born around 1910 in Ireland.

The infomation that I do know is that he would of lived in Camberwell, London around 1930 and his mother lived near or with him there.

Also he went back to County Waterford, Ireland, about that time too.

Any information would be greatly received!

QUIRK - JOHN

mamamu78 — 2011-09-04 06:25:33Z

Any info: John Quirk,[my great-grandfather] born in Co.Cork, Ireland abt. 1830. Married to Katherine Stanner[s]; who died in 1878 in Missouri. John died before 11/13/1906 possibly in Illinois. Trying to find out when he came to America etc. as well as possible exact birthplace, siblings/parents.
Children of John + Katherine were Emma, Margaret, John, Mary Ellen,Kate and another female.

Re: Quirk Brothers to Phila in 1860-70s

mebateman1 — 2011-08-24 21:00:05Z

Is this them?

1910 PA Philadelpia
Quirk Patrick head 65 married once 37yrs IRE IRE IRE immigrated 1869 watchman poolhouse rr
Quirk Isabella wife 65 married once 37yrs 8 bor 4 liv IRE IRE IRE immigrated 1864
Quirk Anna dau 36 s PA IRE IRE
Quirk Mary dau 29 s PA IRE IRE
Quirk James son 27 s PA IRE IRE

1900 PA Philadelphia
Quirk Pat'k head 1850 50 married 28yrs IRE IRE IRE immigrated 1870 engineer
Quirk Isabell wife 1850 50 married 28yrs 6 born 5 liv IRE IRE IRE
Quirk Annie dau 1874 26 s PA IORE IRE
Quirk Dennis son Apr 1876 24 PA IRE IRE
Quirk Mary dau 1879 21 PA IRE IRE
Quirk James son 1881 19 s PA IRE IRE
Quirk Kate dau May 1884 16 PA IRE IRE

per familysearch.org
PA Philadelphia City death cert
Catharine Quirk
d. 26 Jan 1902
Philadelphia PA
age 19yrs
single
father Patrick Quirk
mother Isabella Quirk
address 4322 Aspen St
cemetery St Dennis
buried 30 Jan 1902

PA PHiladelphia death cert
John Querk/Quirk
d. 23 Jul 1876 PHiladelphia PA
age 30 min
b. 1876
father Patrick Quirk
mother Isabella

Mary Quirk
d. 23 Jul 1876 PHiladelphia PA
age 30 min
father Patrick Quirk
mother Isabella

per familysearch.org
NY Marriages
Patrick Quirk to Isabella Knox Crosby
married 12 Feb 1871 in Manhattan NY NY
groom's father Patrick Quirk
groom's mother Celia Ryan
bride's father Wm Knox
bride's mother Isabella McCord

possible
1870 NY NY NY wd16 Dis11 p55 of 102
Quirk Patrick 18 IRE
living with other families

I cannot find a Patrick on a ship with another male.
This is not my family. I hope this is helpful.

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

veronica492 — 2011-08-15 19:42:33Z

I believe my 2xggrandmother Winifred Quirk married a Michael Cullen 1840 in Loughrea. Can you shed any light on this, or who her parents may be.
Thankyou. Veronica

Timothy Quirk of Perth Ontario

msmicky63 — 2011-08-12 17:56:04Z

Need information on Timothy Quirk of the area of Perth, Ontario, Canada. I think he was born abt. 1809 in Milltown, Co. Kerry, Ireland. His daughter, Mary, married Michael "Mick" Mitchell. They are my 3rd Great-Grands.

Quirk Brothers to Phila in 1860-70s

lynnsons145 — 2011-08-06 16:20:27Z

The family story goes that Patrick Quirk (b.1840s) came from Galway with his brother to either Wilmington or New York, but settled in Philadelphia around 1865. Patrick's brother went back to Ireland soon after as he loved a girl he left behind. Patrick stayed on in Phila and married Isabella Clark in 1870...I found a few Patrick Quirks in Galway, but since I don't know the brother's name, I can't be sure. Based on popular naming convention, the brother's name might have been Denis...which was Patrick and Isabelle's oldest son. Anyone heard this tale in their Quirk family?

Re: Quirk of MA via Nova Scotia

wetyback — 2011-08-01 18:16:57Z

George Quirk, born 1901 in Fairhaven was my grandfather.

Mary Elizabeth Quirk (Australia)

cherry15 — 2011-06-28 07:27:27Z

Searching for any information on Mary Elizabeth Quirk married to Albert Edward Chapman. Albert was born in 1895, Deptford England, I have him at the same place in the 1901 census and his death in 1981 McLeod, Victoria, Australia. I believe he was married to Mary in Australia but the only other information I have is a son Sydney William Chapman 1925 (Camberwell Victoria) to 1995 (Brisbane Queensland).

Cherry Moore

James Quirk(e) and Maria Molloy daughter Catherine b 1838 Tipperary

JONESHAW — 2011-06-28 01:40:26Z

I am researching Catherine Quirk b Clonmel Tipperary 12th Oct 1838
I have her christening in the RC church
Her parents are listed as James Quirk and Maria Molloy.
Also have found a sister Maria b 1836

I cannot find anything else on this family until Catherine is married in Ballarat Victoria Australia, in 1856 aged 18 Her parents are then listed as James Quirke and Mary Mallany.(I assume the miss-spelling is lack of literacy or her mother died young and she did not quiet remember)
She married Thomas Henry Gastin from Co Lough B 1833 parents Henry Gastin and Johanna McCarroll
Found a brother for him born in Louth Matthew b 1835 parents Henry Gaskin and Judith McCarroll

I am wondering what would bring her so far from home so young?
I have looked for her on all the incoming shipping lists in Australia I can find.
I did find a scrap of paper saying
Catherine Quirk address home Capperunic C/o south Tipperary post office in a relatives papers.

If anyone can connect to these family’s or have information that can help me work further back, I would love to hear from you.

Re: Looking for Henry Quirk from Oklahoma

mebateman1 — 2011-05-23 20:50:58Z

Do either of these look possible? These are the only 2 on SS Death index:
Henry W Quirk b. 15 Nov 196 d. 18 May 1996 Broken Arrow Tulsa Co OK

Henry M Quirk b. 5 Oct 1925 d. 20 May 2001 Norman Cleveland Co OK

Who were his children or his wife's name and birthdates? Where was he married? Did he stay in OK or move? Any other tidbit that would help locate him?

Re: Quirks of Co. tipperary

Diane Mahoney — 2011-03-29 13:35:54Z

I'll check my data base, but off hand a David does not sound familiar. Were you able to acquire an obit or death cert stating that he was from Co. Tipperary? Is Charlestown a rural area? If so, there may be a small-town newspaper which would have carried his obit. Most of my good luck on origins were found in death certs and/or obits.

I'll get back to you hopefully this weekend. Diane in Baltimore, MD

Quirks from Ireland to Mass. to NY

lhebert196 — 2011-03-29 11:53:23Z

Hi, would you happen to have a David Quirk (wife, Mary) in your tree?
David (B. abt 1820's)came from Ireland to Mass. when his son David was 12.(abt 1855)not sure if there was other siblings.Also not sure how they came to be in Mass. I cannot find any other info on David/Mary (the parents)
The son married Mary Jane Slaven B.1848 in Charlestown Mass.
The next I know, David and Mary(the latter)are in ALbany NY.
They are listed in the 1880 census, living on Canal street, with 5 children. Mary Ellen(my g-gmother) Margaret, Anna, Jane and John. Any info on this family would be very greatly appreciated. Thanks and happy hunting ya'll

Re: Quirks of Co. tipperary

lhebert196 — 2011-03-29 11:52:14Z

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

fltink1 — 2011-03-28 22:56:48Z

I am the Great Grand Daughter of Laurence and Jane Quirk. My grandfather was their son, Leonard. Does anyone have any information on exactly where Hanorah and John lived in Ireland? My mother, (Leonard's daughter), is planning a trip to Ireland and would love to visit their hometowns.

Looking for Henry Quirk from Oklahoma

ashleyaquirk — 2011-03-26 03:20:09Z

Henry Quirk is my grandfather and all i know is that he is from Oklahoma.

I don't know anything about my family history. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

JamesAllanMcDonald — 2011-03-07 05:33:00Z

Hello Kate,

My wife is descended from Nora's brother Luke. I've been trying to sort out the Quirk's of Waltham for some time... only recently I found that most of the Waltham families that I had been charting were children of Thomas Quirk and Maragaret Donahue... I do agree however that these Cloonoo Quirk(e)s are likely related. Andrew and Thomas are likely some degree of cousins? Luke was my wife's great grandfather, he settled after his marriage in New Haven, CT. I can be contacted off board at ranaldthecalf@att.net

Regards,

James

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

BostonIrish14 — 2011-03-07 00:15:42Z

Hello,
I read your post and my great-grandmother was Mary Florence Quirk, the daughter of John T. and Nora Quirk of Cloonoo, Loughrea. Their fathers were Thomas and Andrew Quirk (I believe them to be related). I am very interested in hearing what you may know of my relatives and if you would be able to point me in the direction of what type of records I should look at.

Thank you for your help.
Kate

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

BostonIrish14 — 2011-03-07 00:15:39Z

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

BostonIrish14 — 2011-03-07 00:11:07Z

Hi James,
My great-grandmother was Mary Florence Quirk who married Henry J. Kelly.
Would enjoy sharing information with you.

Kate

Family of Edward Richard Quirk and Annie Mary O'Neill

GeorgeBurdette51 — 2011-02-28 15:36:05Z

Edward Richard Quirk was born 30 Sept 1879 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and died there on 21 Jul 1942. Edward was the son of Patrick and Mary (Burke) Quirk. He married Annie Mary O’Neill on 18 Nov 1903 in Adams, Massachusetts. Mary was born 24 May 1877 in Adams Massachusetts and died 18 Apr 1977 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of James V. and Winifred E. (O’Brien) O’Neill. Edward and Annie were the parents of five known children: (1) Richard Edward, Jr., born 7 Apr 1906, (2) James Francis, born 17 Jun 1908, (3) Henry De Sales, born about 1909, (4) Anna M., born about 1915, and (5) Helen, born about 1918. I am searching for any information about this family and will be glad to exchange information.

Quirks from Ireland to Mass. to NY

lhebert196 — 2011-02-28 12:22:30Z

Seeking any info on David Quirk/Quirke b. about 1845 in Ireland. He came to be living at 12 B. Hill St., Charlestown Mass.,date?, He was a baker, married to his 1st wife Mary J Slaven, when my g-g-mother, Mary Ellen Quirk was born on Jan.20, 1868, in Charlestown Mass. This info is found on Mary Ellens birth certificate.
According to the 1880 US Census, David and Mary had 5 children. Mary Ellen (my g-g-mother)who was 11, Margaret(Great Aunt Mag) was 7, Anna was 6, Jane (Jennie) was 3, and John who was 1.
The family is now living at 77 Canal Street, Albany NY.
In the 1910 census, David is still a baker, and still living in Albany NY, but now has a totally different family. He is married to another Mary. Her 1st marriage, his 2nd. They have been married 23 years, and have3 children. Catherine M. 20 yrs old, single,a telephone operator, Frank J. 18 yrs old, single and a clerk at a grocery store, and, David J. who is 11 yrs old and at school.
I descend from Mary Ellen Quirk, who married William C Matthews and had dau. Mary Ruth Matthews. Mary Ruth married George W. Green. They had a son, Herman D. Green.my father.
Any help tracing this family would be appreciated.
Thanks so much and happy hunting to all!

Edward Quirk

jenmc0471 — 2011-02-20 15:29:30Z

Hi, I'm trying to find any information on an Edward Quirk, originally from Dublin, Ireland and born about 1826. Edward is shown on the 1851 England Census as a lodger with the "Wall" family and the same year married Mary Ann Wall. I believe this may be my great great great grandfather but I am finding it difficult locating any real information on him that would verify - Mary Quirk was born to Edward and Mary in/about 1851 (no birth record found to date) and went on to marry my great great grandfather Patrick Collins. If any body has any informaton on Edward Quirk that they can pass along it would be much appreciated

Re: Anne Quirk - Liverpool England - Married to Matthew

kcsells — 2011-02-02 02:18:06Z

Got her record. Her father's name was Owen Quirk. I have found no other information as of yet about Owen, other than he was deceased by 1870

Perry J. Quirk, age 51,son of Lois Young Quirk Stockton of Erie and the late Peter L. Quirk.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-02-01 04:18:44Z

Perry J. Quirk, age 51,
passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Erie on Saturday, January 29, 2011. He was born on August 2, 1959 in Erie, son of Lois Young Quirk Stockton of Erie and the late Peter L. Quirk. He enjoyed camping and fishing. Perry is survived by two daughters: Heather and Holly Petroff of North East; three grandchildren; six sisters: Deborah Kunkel (Jerry) of Akron, Ohio, Theresa Quirk (George) of Waterford, Magdalen Fitch (Lou) and Colleen Rackow, all of Erie, Lisa Perkins of Harborcreek Twp., and Kathryn Groucutt of Lawrence Park Twp.; two brothers: Patrick Quirk and Rev. Timothy Quirk, both of Erie; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc. East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 8 p.m., conducted by his brother, Rev. Timothy Quirk of the Waterford Spiritualist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be left with the family at the funeral home. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.
Erie Times-News on January 31, 2011 ,

Spiritualist Church."

Margaret Quirk

jennmills44 — 2011-01-29 02:02:58Z

i am looking for any information on Margaret Quirk(b abt 1872 in leeds). She married William Henry Smith (b abt 1872 in bradford). I cannot find any information for her parents at all. All I have is my great-granmothers birth certificate with her name on it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
My grandmother is sarah elizabeth smith (b 1899 in bradford), 2 siblings albert (b 1896 in bradford) and sophia (b 1904 in bradford)

Re: Quirks in Waltham, MA from Cloonoo, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland

sakdolan — 2011-01-22 21:39:06Z

Hi James,

I'm neither researching or related to the Quirkes but am somewhat of a specialist on the parish and am always delighted to see how our sons and daughters thrived in the U.S. and elsewhere. What would you like to know?

You're likely already aware that Mich Quirke held lands at the parish in 1825 (Tithe valuation), and Michael Quirk held 42 aces of farmland with a house and further 12 acres off Cecilia M Walsh in 1855 at a rent of £18 (Griffith Valuation).

Like much of Clostoken-Kilconierin, the Quirke's were strong supporters for reform and rights for Irishmen and J Quirk and J Quirke were noted contributers to the Irish Parliamentary Fund in 1895. It is often overlooked that this parish and indeed this area of the parish was to the fore of so much political activity nationally in the decades at the end of the nineteenth century.

The 1901 and 1911 census returns (available on-line) show
Head Wife Children/(Other)
Andrew Catherine John, Mary (dau-in-law) & Andrew (g'son).

Head Wife Children/(Other)
John Mary-A Andrew, Mary, Norah, Bridget, Michael.

Hope the above is of interest. If you've any questions on the area, let me know.

Anne Quirk - Liverpool England - Married to Matthew

kcsells — 2011-01-21 02:31:24Z

Looking for further information. Anne Quirk was my 2nd great grandmother. She was born in Liverpool around 1835. I know she married Matthew Woods in 1870 at O L Immaculate in Liverpool. (awaiting copy of marriage record). They had 4 children (Anne, Thomas, Rose and Winifred) Does anyone have any connection to any Quirk family member in Liverpool?

Quirk Family - East Boston, Massachusetts

gxb74 — 2011-01-13 23:21:12Z

Hello,

I am looking for my distant family.. The Quirk family of East Boston, Massachusetts.

Here are some names:

James Edward Quirk
Louis Francis Quirk
Grace Marie Quirk
John Quirk
Mary A. Buckley
Mary A. Quirk (Maiden Name: Caton or Keating)
Catharine J. Caton (Maiden Name: Nugent)
Elizabeth Quirk
Thomas F. Quirk
Ellen C. Quirk
Agnes I. Quirk
James Nugent

Some of my family originates from.. Calais, Maine, USA & New Brunswick, Canada...

If there is anyone out there that is related please contact me.

Re: Quirks in MA or CA

gxb74 — 2011-01-13 20:19:23Z

Hi,

Are you talking about William J. Quirk son of Louis F. Quirk of Middleton, CT born in Boston, MA?

Re: Thomas Quirk Tipperary to Wisc/ Intent to become Citizen of US

mqt — 2011-01-04 03:44:17Z

I do not believe that my Thomas had a brother John.

My Thomas b Cashel area Co. Tipperary had a sister Mary who married David Lonergan b Cashel area Co. Tipp. The Lonergans lived in Addison, Washington Co. WI near to Thomas Lisbon, Waukesha Co. Waukesha. Both families came to WI in the mid 1840s. There was also a brother Edmund who went to Texas in about 1834. Many of the letters that Edmund received are held by the family in TX and some by a library in Texas. The WI relatives Mary and Thomas along with a brother William who stayed in Tipperary are often mentioned in the letters held by the library. It seems unlikely to me that another brother in WI would not have been mentioned.

My direct email address is maryquirkt at yahoo dot com if you want to continue this directly.

Mary Quirk

Re: Pierce Quirk of Dover, Racine County, Wis.

Riley_Snyder — 2011-01-03 05:43:11Z

I believe this John Quirk is my GGGGrandfather. Born ireland in 1800, married Katherine Dormer.

My GGGrandma is John's daughter Mary, born in Beetown, WI in 1845. There was a sister born in Cresco, IA in 1852, but I have been unable to find any records from Cresco. Another sister Margaret married John Cahill. I believe the Cahills were in SD.

I would love to hear of any information you could add!

Re: Thomas Quirk Tipperary to Wisc/ Intent to become Citizen of US

Riley_Snyder — 2011-01-03 05:31:11Z

Oh, John was married to Katherine Dormer

Re: Thomas Quirk Tipperary to Wisc/ Intent to become Citizen of US

Riley_Snyder — 2011-01-03 05:29:30Z

Do you know of any siblings of your GGGrandfather? I have a GGGGrandfather John Quirk born in 1800 in Ireland, died in SD. His daughter Mary (my gggrandma) was born in Beetown WI in 1845. I believe they were in WI as lead miners, but not sure on that.

Re: Descendents of Michael Quirk and Margaret (Connors/O'Connor) Quirk North Adams MA

FrielnRudolphi — 2010-12-10 17:31:01Z

The Irish-born children were
Thomas b. 1882
James b1884 - d1901
Bridget b1885
Ellen b1887

Descendents of Michael Quirk and Margaret (Connors/O'Connor) Quirk North Adams MA

FrielnRudolphi — 2010-12-10 17:28:06Z

Hi I'm hoping to build out my Quirk line from North Adams MA with descendants to the current day.

Michael Quirk b. 1862 and his wife Margaret Connors/O'Connor b. 186x (spelled variously in birth and death records) came to the US from Ireland sometime in late 1880's. They had 13 children divisible into 3 groups: a group born in Ireland that came with them to MA and then I lose track of, a group that died young, and a final wave that are easily traceable and include my great-grandfather John Francis Quirk b. 1899, his brother Patrick, and sister Aunt Bedelia (who was by all accounts a lively gal!).

If you are a descendant of Michael Quirk and Margaret O'Connor, please let me know!

Re: Patrick Quirk

FrielnRudolphi — 2010-12-10 17:18:59Z

Also I believe his marriage record to Alice shows her maiden name as Brennon and that she was born in Nashua New Hampshire. They had at least 7 children together.

Re: Patrick Quirk

FrielnRudolphi — 2010-12-10 17:14:41Z

I believe Patrick Quirk was my great-grandfather's brother. My mother is Maureen Quirk born in New Jersey. Her father was Carl John Quirk born 1917 in North Adams. His father was John F Quirk born 1899 in North Adams. John and Patrick's parents were Michael and Margaret Quirk. I have posted Patrick Quirk's WWI registration card to his record in my family tree. You'll see all of the Quirks and related families (Quinns, Jordans) in that Southview plot. I haven't been there myself but it is constantly referenced. The North Adams Transcript is a great resource and searchable here.

Are you related to Patrick Quirk?

Re: A Series of Stories and Historical Facts Surrounding the well known Manx Name “Quirk” by “Treljah”

teresaquirk — 2010-09-26 20:16:59Z

Hello - my grandfather John Henry Quirk visited the IOM during WOrld War II and brought back a copy with him. It is very folksy but full of information. IThe copy I saw had a gray heavy paper binding.