TOOMEYS AND RELATIONS · Listowel Ireland and beyond

Hello. My Name is Michael D. Toomey Sr., my list of lost Toomeys is: Michael D. Toomey Jr., born Feb 20, 1969, San Francisco, california. Mother's name was Sandra Pearl Toomey, nee Downhour. Shenandoah Marie, and Robert Eugene Toomey, born 27 March, 1970, Bishop, California. Same mother as above. Sean Patrick Toomey, born of Patrick and Barbara Toomey, last known resisdence was in Charter Oak California, around 1971 or 1972. Sharon Toomey, parents, Patrick and Barbara Toomey, same info as Sean above. the first three are lost children, the last two are half brother and sister. Contact was lost during absence durning Viet Nam war, and never relocated. Any help you can give, or information you may have or find will be greatly appreciated. thank you. Michael D. Toomey Sr., P.O. box 330 Buena Vista, Colorado, 81211 EMAIL: raven@ravendancer.com

My name is Stephanie. My maiden name is Toomey. My father is William A. Toomey, born in 1929, and his father was Richard Allen Toomey, born in 1897. They came to California from Colorado. If you have any info I'd really appreciate it. Thank you. stef92468@hotmail.com

Descendants of William TOOMEY

1. William TOOMEY , son of Thomas TOOMEY and Catherine HERDEN, was born in Tipperary, Ireland and died on 3 Nov 1891 in York, Western Australia.

General Notes: William Toomey and his family arrived in Western Australia per "Hamilla Mitchel" on April 6 1859. The family had been sponsored by William's uncle, also a William Toomey, who was of Irish descent (Limmerick) but who had travelled to Australia on the 'Gilmore' arriving 15 December 1829, he shortly after the arrival of his nephew and family returned to London, England where he remained until his death.

William and family settled in York. York Census of 1859 shows the family as living on the farm "Yandigin" where William worked as a labourer. The farm at this time was owned/managed by Samuel and Joseph TAYLOR.

Land registered in the name of William Toomey 1865 SDUR/T2/ 213,215 a &b 1865 RM/Y 104 1866 SDUR/T2/ 224

William married Julia (Johanna) CAHILL, daughter of John CAHILL and Catherine HERNEY. Children from this marriage were: 2 M i. Michael TOOMEY was born in London, England and died on 1 Aug 1897 in MT Ida (Near Menzies ), Western Australia. General Notes: Michael Toomey has been linked with some of the earliest discoveries of gold in the area now known as the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, and was the discoverer of Southern Cross. Following his death by his own hand the following obituary appeared in "THE MENZIES MINER" Saturday

August 14 1897 Mt Ida "SAD END OF AN OLD PIONEER"

A deep gloom of sorrow spread over the town and district when news arrived that Michael Toomey had met his death by his own act. Always lighthearted and of a most genial nature, he was one of the last men one would suppose to commit such a rash deed. It appears however, that he had been suffering keenly from mental worry, and, indulging more freely than wisely in wine, his mind became unhinged, and this terminated the career of one more unfortunate prospector. In the early history of the gold fields, he was attracted by an offer of 1,000 pounds for the discovery of payable gold in the eastern division, and he and a party proceeded to Golden Valley at the time Burnet, Colreavy and Annesty had gone to Perth to report their find. From that field he proceeded further and was the actual dicoverer of Southern Cross. Even before Bailey discovered Coolgarkie, Mr. Toomey had been in that district but was unfortunate enough to miss the Golden Elderado. Being one of our greatest bushmen and of a free and easy roving nature, he was well known all over the fields, where he had spent a rough life in searching for nature's wealth, but like many more of the good old pioneers, he simply opened the gates to let others enter and enjoy untold wealth. Latterly he had been resident in Mt Ida, and being a good sportsman, was the life and soul of meetings. As a mark of respect, the Progress Committee and other meetings were adjourned in order to attend his funeral, which left the Post Office at 5p.m. and was followed by over 50 of the residents. Mr A. Sherton, President of the Sick &Accident Society, read the burial service and some lovely wreaths of native flowers were placed over his lonely grave

+ 3 F ii. Catherine TOOMEY was born in 1851 in London, England and died in 1931 in York, Western Australia. + 4 F iii. Winifred TOOMEY was born in 1855 in London, England and died on 13 Nov 1908 in York, Western Australia. 5 F iv. Bridget TOOMEY was born in 1859 in London, England and died on 4 Feb 1899 in York, Western Australia. + 6 M v. Joseph TOOMEY was born in 1859 in London, England. 7 F vi. Margaret TOOMEY was born on 18 Jun 1861 in York, Western Australia, was christened on 7 Jul 1861 in York, Western Australia and died in 1931 in Perth, Western Australia.

Margaret married James Frederick NEWPORT in 1887 in York, Western Australia.

Second Generation (Children)
3. Catherine TOOMEY (William1) was born in 1851 in London, England and died in 1931 in York, Western Australia.

Catherine married Charles McCARTHY on 2 Aug 1876 in York, Western Australia.

Children from this marriage were:

8 M i. Patrick Joseph McCARTHY was born on 13 Apr 1887 in York, Western Australia and was christened on 9 May 1887 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsor at Baptism was Mary GOGAN. Priest was Fr. P.Gibney

9 F ii. Mary McCARTHY was born on 14 Apr 1889 in York, Western Australia, was christened on 23 Apr 1889 in York, Western Australia and died on 23 Apr 1889 in York, Western Australia. 10 F iii. Katherine Clara McCARTHY was born on 19 Sep 1892 in York, Western Australia and was christened on 2 Oct 1892 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsor at Baptism was Francis RAMPLIN. The priest was Fr. P. Gibney 11 M iv. Clarence O'neill McCARTHY was born on 4 Jan 1896 in York, Western Australia and was christened on 27 Jan 1896 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsor at Baptism Margaret HACKETT. Priest was Fr. D.P.Long 12 M v. Frank McCARTHY . 13 F vi. Agnes McCARTHY . 14 M vii. William McCARTHY .

4. Winifred TOOMEY (William1) was born in 1855 in London, England and died on 13 Nov 1908 in York, Western Australia.

Winifred married Stephen LINTO, son of William George LINTO and Mary READING, in York, Western Australia. Occupation. Fencer And Ganger For W.A. Railways

Children from this marriage were:

+ 15 F i. Julie (Johanna) LINTO was born on 23 Nov 1883 in York, Western Australia, died on 19 Jan 1954 in York, Western Australia and was buried in York, Western Australia. + 16 F ii. Mary Josephine LINTO was born on 26 Nov 1885 in York, Western Australia and was christened on 20 Dec 1885 in York, Western Australia. 17 F iii. Mary Patricia LINTO was born on 8 Jun 1888 in York, Western Australia and was christened on 8 Jul 1888 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsor at Baptism was Mary McCARTHY. Priest was Fr. P. Gibney 18 F iv. Monica LINTO was born on 29 Dec 1888 in York, Western Australia.

Monica married Michael VOLICH on 9 Nov 1908.

+ 19 M v. Patrick Joseph LINTO was born on 4 Nov 1890 in York, Western Australia. 20 F vi. Winifred LINTO was born on 26 Apr 1894 in York, Western Australia, was christened on 24 May 1894 in York, Western Australia and died on 24 Apr 1895 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsor at Baptism was Bridget GRACE. Priest was Fr. T.Dooley + 21 F vii. Francis Cecilia LINTO was born on 26 Jan 1897 in York, Western Australia, was christened on 1 Feb 1897 in York, Western Australia and died on 28 Jun 1945 in York, Western Australia. 22 M viii. Michael Stephen LINTO was born on 30 Dec 1898 in York, Western Australia and was christened on 26 Jan 1899 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsor at Baptism Margaret LINTO. Priest was Fr. P. Gibney

6. Joseph TOOMEY (William1) was born in 1859 in London, England.

Joseph married Bridget MEEHAN on 15 May 1885 in York, Western Australia. Marriage Notes: Witnesses at the wedding were Thomas Sullivan and Mary Shaw. Priest was Fr. Gibney

Children from this marriage were:

23 M i. Herbert Joseph TOOMEY was born on 9 Jul 1886 in York, Western Australia and was christened on 10 Jul 1886 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsor at the Baptism was Mary A. MERRICK. The priest was Fr. P.Gibney 24 F ii. Catherine TOOMEY was born on 19 Aug 1891 in York, Western Australia and was christened on 3 Sep 1891 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsors at the Baptism were Francis McCARTHY & Julia LINTO. The priest was Fr. P.Gibney 25 F iii. Helen May TOOMEY was born on 11 May 1893 in York, Western Australia, was christened on 29 May 1893 in York, Western Australia and died on 19 Jan 1894 in York, Western Australia. General Notes: Sponsors ta the Batism were James PIKE & Anna GRACE. The priest was Fr. P. Gibney. 26 M iv. William TOOMEY was born in 1885.

if you recognise any of these family members please email Mike

mjpratt@iinet.net.au