The Mulqueen’s of Doorus

“Doorus” (also written Dooras, Douras), is located near O’Callaghan’s Mills.

The Family Farm had been the family base for many generations the Family appearing in the Census of 1901 and 1911, the Griffith Valuation of 1855 and the Tithe Applotment Registers of 1826.

It appears the Family Lineage at Doorus may go something like this;

Andrew Mulqueeny (b. approx. 1770’s) appears in the Tithe Applotments Books 1826 for Doorus. Then possibly his son Daniel Mulqueeny.

Daniel Mulqueeny (b. approx. 1800) (married Bridget Kennelly), he appears in the Griffith Valuation for Doorus in 1855. Daniel’s sons (we assume) would be Andrew Mulqueeny (b.1831?) and Michael Mulqueeny (likely born in the 1830’s), they both appear in the Irish Census for Doorus in 1901 & 1911.

(Details listed in the 1901 Census suggests Michael’s birth as 1840 which cannot be correct {more likely mid 1830s}, whilst the 1911 Census it suggests as early as 1827 also incorrect).

It seems Daniel also had three or maybe four daughters: Bridget (b 1837, d 1839), Bridget (b 1840), Margaret (b 1844) and possibly Johanna (b 1840s).

Note: There were other Mulqueeny Families living in the general Doorus locality in the 1840’s and we expect they were closely related – Thomas Mulqueeny b. 21/12/1831, d. USA on Jan. 11 1917 (his father was Michael Mulqueeny and his mother Anne {nee Cooney} Mulqueeny, I suspect this Michael could be a brother to Daniel Mulqueen m. Bridget Kennelly). Thomas moved to America, changed his name to Thomas Mulquin and died in 1917 at Effingham Illinois, USA. Thomas had 4 Children Thomas Mulquin, Rebecca Flood, Joseph Mulquin, Catherine Mulquin. – According to his death notice he had a sister Catherine Mulqueeny (born in the 1830’s in Co. Clare Ireland). This Catherine apparently came to Sydney in 1854 to join her sister Margaret (1830-1889, who had already made her way to Australia) Margaret married Martin Kennedy in Sydney 1854). Catherine (She married James White on 13/1/1870) then moved and settled in Memphis USA in 1873, like her brother she adopted the spelling Mulquine instead of Mulqueeny when referring to her Maiden Name). She had 5 Children – William White, Anne White, Nellie (Moore), James White and Letitia (Angel).

The Relevant Documents

Andrew Mulqueeny, Tithe Applotments Book 1826
Tithe Aplotemnts Register 1826
Griffith Valuation 1855

FAMILY TREE

(I suspect, but cannot yet confirm, the generational tree at Doorus is as follows)

Generation 1

First Recording: ANDREW MULQUEENY b. 1770??

Generation 2  

DANIEL MULQUEENY b. approx. 1800?? d. 17/5/1865 (m. Bridget Kennelly on 22/7/1837, She was born 1796, and died 1890)

Generation 3

ANDREW MULQUEENY b. 1831 (assume Brothers) MICHAEL MULQUEENY b. 1827-1841
Married – Bridget Ryan
Children;
Margaret (b. 26/5/1868),        
Andrew (b. 9/12/1862)          
Bridget (b. 6/9/1865)
Anne (b. 18/6/1867)		Married – Catherine Lynch
m 4/2/1860 at Tulla – (born at Tyredagh, Tulla)
Children; (See below x 12)

NOTE: There was also another Michael Mulqueen (who married Anne Ryan) living at Doorus around the same time (1860s) – Their children; Bridget bap 6/7/1860 & Daniel bap. 19/6/1862 -.

This Michael is likely a 1st cousin to Michael the husband of Catherine Lynch (listed above).

INFORMATION from the 1901 Irish Census for Doorus

(You will notice by now the ‘Y’ is gone from Mulqueeny)

By 1901 it Appears there are now just 2 Mulqueen families living at DOORUS.

We suspect they are sons of Daniel Mulqueeny (b. approx. 1800) who was married to Bridget (nee Kennelly)

FAMILY ONE (Living at this Residence as at Census Time)

ANDREW (FATHER) – (We assume the eldest son of Daniel MULQUEENY). Aged 70 Years b. 1831

(Andrew was Married to Bridget Ryan – she died approx. 1890)

  1. Michael (SON); 36 years (therefore born about 1865)
    (This Michael we assume is a 1st cousin to the Michael Mulqueen who came to Australia in 1891)
    (It is possible he married Johanna (nee ????) and had 2 children; Bridget b. 1908, Kate b. 1910)
  2. Anne (DAUGHTER) 25 years therefore born about 1876
    Anne was actually born 30/6/1867.

FAMILY TWO Living in a home described as having Stone walls, Thatched Roof, 3 Windows in front & 3 Rooms.

  1. MICHAEL 60 Years (FATHER) (We assume a brother to Andrew (Above) and Son of Daniel Mulqueeny.)
  2. CATHERINE 50 years (nee Lynch) (MOTHER)
    (Note: Given they were Married in 1860 her listed age on the Census of 50 years cannot be correct as she was married in 1860 and it is more likely she was born around the early 1840s.)

Parish Records have their Marriage as 14/2/1860.
(originally, they had 12 Children in total, these listed are still at the home at the 1901 Census).

THE CHILDREN LISTED ON THE CENSUS 1901

  1. Bridget (Daughter) aged 29 REMAINED SINGLE
  2. William ‘Bill’ (Son) Aged 27 (Later married Anne Moroney)
  3. Mary ‘Minnie’ (Daughter) Aged 24 (Later married Mrs. Thomas Maloney)
  4. Andrew (Son) Aged 22 (We assume he left for Australia after the 1901 Census), (Andrew later married Lily Margaret Considine in Victoria, Australia)
  5. Johanna (Daughter) Aged 20 (Later married Mr. Thomas Malone, Ireland)
  6. Margaret (Daughter) Aged 18 (Assume left for Australia after the 1901 Census with Andrew) (Later married John Michael Davern in Kyneton, Victoria, Australia)

At the time of the 1901 Census Children – Michael, John and Catherine had already emigrated to Australia in 1891 so they were not included in 1901 Census. Bridget remained single. And 3 of the original 12 Children died at a young age – Daniel, Anne, and Peter.

The Relevant Census Documents

1901 Census Table
1901 Census
1901 Census

The 1911 Irish Census

FAMILY ONE

  1. Michael 45 Years (HEAD OF HOUSE) – (We assume his father Andrew has died since the 1901 Census)
    • Johanna (His Wife) 30 Years
    • (i) Bridget (Daughter) 2 Yrs
    • (ii) Kate (Daughter) 8mths
  2. Anne (SISTER to Michael) 32 Years (Based on Last Census she should be 35 yrs.)

FAMILY TWO

Michael 84 years (Father) (he was 60 in the 1901 census – has aged 24 years in 10 years ??)

(Wife Catherine (nee Lynch) Mulqueen does not appear in 1911, We assume she has now died.)

Parish Records have their Marriage as 14/2/1860 Michael was likely born in the 1830s.

  1. Bridget (Daughter of Michael) 47 (if born in 1861 as other records show – should be 50)
  2. Johanna (Daughter of Michael) 30 (Later Mrs. T. Malone)
  3. William (Bill, Son of Michael) 42 – Anne nee Moroney (Wife of William) 37
    • (i) Katie (Daughter assume of William and Anne) 1 yr. old b. 1910
1911 Census – Michael and Family

The Family of Michael Mulqueeny & Catherine Lynch

As indicated earlier It appears from the various documents available that Michael’s father was possibly Daniel Mulqueeny and his grandfather Andrew Mulqueeny.

His wife’s name was Catherine (her maiden name, Lynch). They were married on 14/2/1860 at TULLA (approx. 7kms NW of O’Callaghans Mills).

THEIR 12 CHILDREN WERE – in order of birth:

  1. Bridget b. 1861 baptised 15/1/1861
  2. Daniel b. 1862???? (died as a Child),
  3. William (Bill) b. 1864, Baptised 22/2/1864 Died??? (Later married to Anne MORONEY)
  4. Michael (Aust) b. 1866, Baptised 29/5/1866 d. 16/3/1954 (Married Elizabeth FIZELLE at St Kilian’s Bendigo, Australia 26/4/1898)
  5. John (Aust) b. 1869, Baptised 10/2/1869 d. 28/8/1936 (Married Catherine HURLEY, at Wychitella Victoria, Australia on 26/9/1905)
  6. Catherine (Aust.) b.1871, Baptised 22/5/1871 d.4/9/1957 (Married Michael LYNCH, Melbourne approx. 1921)
  7. Mary ‘Minnie’ b.????? d.21/2/1963 (Married Mr. Thomas MALONEY of Callura Broadford)
  8. Anne b.????? (died as a child)
  9. Peter b.1876 (died as a child), Baptised 20/1/1876
  10. Andrew (Left for Aust. 1901): Born1/1/1877, Baptised 28/2/1877, Died 23/2/1956 (Married Lily Margaret CONSIDINE, St Kilian’s Bendigo, 23/2/1916)
  11. Johanna ‘Jo’ Born 1880, baptised 23/10/1880 (Married Mr. T. MALONE)
  12. Margaret (Left for Aust. 1901) b. 1883, Baptised Feb 1883, d. 27/8/1945 (Married John Michael DAVERN of Kyneton at Port Melb, Australia 7/5/1912)
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