Patrick (Quealy) Queely (abt. 1834 - 1889)

Born about 1834 in Ennistimon, County Clare, Ireland [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 29 Mar 1889 at about age 55 in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia

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Patrick (Quealy) Queely was an Assisted Immigrant to New South Wales.

Patrick Quealy (Queely) immigrated to New South Wales from County Clare as an Assisted Immigrant on the Queen of England arriving on 8 July 1859. He was an agricultural labourer (catholic and literate), 24 years old (therefore born about 1835) and his wife Margaret was 20 years old. ^[1] His parents are named James and Sibby, still living at Ennistymon.

A Labourer. Lived at 63 Sutherland st, Paddington

Although the surname is sometimes spelt Quealy by others, in his will Patrick signed his name Queely.

Death

Mr. Patrick Quealy, of Paddington, died at his residence, Woodbine Cottage, Sutherland-street, on Friday last. The funeral took place on Sun day, and notwithstanding the inclement weather a very large number of friends attended, to pay the last tribute of respect to one who had proved him» self to be a good and useful citizen. Mr. Quealy was for many years a councillor of the A.H.C. Guild, and was highly respected by the members, very many of whom attended the funeral under the direction of Mr. Warden McDonall, assisted by the officers and councillors. The funeral cortege proceeded to Waverley cemetery, where a beautiful discourse was given by the Rev. Father who performed the burial rites. ^[2] http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115381337

Death index lists his parents as James and Sabina.

Will

In his will,^[3][4] Patrick leaves everything to his wife Margaret. He stipulates that his son James is to get the house after Margaret's death, and the adjoining land is to be sold, with the proceeds being split between Patrick's daughters Mary, Sabina and Elizabeth (plus £50 to Elizabeth when she turns 21).
His property included a stone cottage, 20' x 60' of 4 rooms, at 60 Sutherland street, Paddington (later or actually 63), with its furniture. Also the attached 40' x 105' lot.^[5]
As this included instructions for after Margarets death, and she died intestate, the Public Trustee handled the case at that point. Their children were unhappy with how it was handled and felt cheated.

Funeral

THE FRIENDS of the deceased Mr. PATRICK QUEELY (sic) are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral; to move from his residence, Woodbine Cottage, Sutherland-street, Paddington, TOMORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, for the Waverley Cemetery. Mrs. P. KIRBY, Undertaker, 88 Hunter-st., Sydney; 12 Enmore-rd., N'twn.

THE FRIENDS of Mrs. QUEELY are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of her late beloved HUSBAND, Mr. Patrick Queely (sic); to move from his residence, Woodbine Cottage, Sutherland-street, Paddington, TOMORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, for the Waverley Cemetery. Mrs. P. KIRBY, Undertaker.

THE FRIENDS of Mr. JAMES QUEELY are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved FATHER, Mr. Patrick Queely (sic); to move from his residence, Woodbine Cottage, Sutherland-street, Paddington, TOMORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, for the Waverley Cemetery. Mrs. P. KIRBY, Undertaker.

THE FRIENDS of Mrs. HENRY BOYSEN, of the City Arms Hotel, Crown-street, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of her late beloved BROTHER-IN-LAW, Mr. Patrick Queely (sic); to move from his residence, Woodbine Cottage, Sutherland-st., Paddington, TOMORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 3, for Waverley Cemetery.

THE FRIENDS of Mr. MICHAEL SHARKEY are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved FATHER-IN-LAW, Mr. Patrick Queely; to move from his residence, Woodbine Cottage, Sutherland-st., Paddington, TO-MORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, for the Waverley Cemetery. Mrs. P. KIRBY, Undertaker.

A.H.C. GUILD.—Members are hereby requested to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, PATRICK QUEALY; to move from his late residence, Sutherland-street, Paddington, for the Waverley Cemetery, on SUNDAY next. W. J. QUINN, Gen. Secretary. ^[6]

In memoriam

QUEALY.— In loving memory of my dear husband, Patrick Quealy, who died at his residence, Woodbine Cottage, Sutherland-street, Paddington 29th March 1889. Inserted by his loving wife, Margaret Quealy. QUEALY— In loving memory of our dear father, Patrick Quealy, who died at his residence, Woodbine Cottage, Sutherland-street, Paddington, 29th March 1889. Insert by his loving son and daughters.^[7] http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229593803

Research Notes

In 1855 a Patrick Quaily lived at Caherycoosaun. Kilshanny, Co. Clare, leasing 37 1/2 acres from Capt. Fras. MacNamara. He sublet a house and garden on the land to Bridget O'Loughlin.^[8]
There is also a Patrick Quealy at Formoyle Eighteragh East, Inagh, renting a 'herd's house' and 27 1/4 acres (and livestock?) from Thomas Crowe. Nearby in Formoyle Eighteragh West are a John and Patrick Quealy with Thomas Moloney, renting 35 acres (or a combined 198?), also from Crowe. They sublet a house to Honoria Corry. Also John Quealy renting 52 acres with John Donnellan.^[9]

Around the same time there are of the same name a fireman, a baker, a cobbler, and the owner of a boarding house. One of these may also be him, but not necessarily.

In 1897, a P Quealy acquired (with 3 other people) the lease for gold mining on '444 Ironbark' (near Stuart Town). It was soon cancelled. Patrick would have been dead before this time, however.

Note the following ‘Find A Grave Memorial profiles’ (9 digit numbers) are all from inscribed names on the same column headstone @ Waverley Cemetery in Sydney, NSW, Australia. It would appear that they are all related but I’m finding it confusing following the memorial notes, for example it notes that Patrick Quealy (Queeley) was married twice to Margaret & also Ellen (lacking evidence at this stage). The following are the Find A Grave profiles that need some clarification as to correct connections. Also some notes suggested later internment from elsewhere;

Patrick Queely (Quealy) 1834-1889, 218685876; Margaret Queely ( Quealy) 1839-1901, 218685878; James 1906-1983, 218685978; James Joseph 1861-1921 218685879 (it is suggested that Lucy (died 1921, aged 60) is wife of James Joseph Quealy. Vera Claire Duggan (nee Quealy?) 1912-1988, 218685877 ; Mary Ensor nee Quealy 1854-1923, 179261879 (It is suggested that Mary Ensor nee Quealy is daughter of Ellen (nee Eaton) Quealy making Mary a half sibling of James Joseph (mother Margaret) , different mother’s same father [Patrick]??!

It would be easy to go down the wrong path with this information so I’m inclined to leave it as research for the moment & hope I can get some assistance by a more talented wikitree-er or close descendants. MQ

> Margaret is Patrick's wife.
James is their son (it is he who died 1921, not his wife Lucy).
James d. 1983 would be the son of James and Lucy.
Vera is this James' husband (née Duggan).
(Ellen's husband must be a different Patrick Quealy (there were at least 4), just misconnected on FindAGrave)
(Simms-302 16:44, 28 July 2024 (UTC))

Sources

1. ↑ Assisted Immigrant Record. Patrick Quealy. State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood New South Wales, Australia; Persons on bounty ships (Agent's Immigrant Lists); Series: 5316; Reel: 2139. Ancestry.com. New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Ancestry Record 1204 #174260
2. ↑ CATHOLIC HOPES FOR PAYMENT BY RESULTS. (1889, April 6). Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932), p. 15.
3. ↑ NSW State Archives, Probate record NRS-13660-3-[17/2303]-Series 3_18564
4. ↑ NSW State Archives, Probate record NRS-13660-9-187-Series 4_107763
5. ↑ NSW State Archives, Deceased Estate files NRS-13340-6-23-[AF00064860]
6. ↑ Family Notices (1889, March 30). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 20.
7. ↑ Family Notices (1892, March 31). The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 - 1909), p. 1.
8. ↑ 1868. Griffith's Valuation, Ennistimon p119 (via myheritage.com)
9. ↑ 1868, Griffith's Valuation, Ennistimon pp41f (via myheritage.com, etc, etc.)

• Daughter Mary E Quealy birth certificate
• Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932). Saturday 29 March 1890, p 10 Family Notices
• NSW bdm death index 4762/1889

NSW State Archives & Records, Assisted Immigrants Index 1839-1896