Patrick Joyce1

M, #5563, b. 19 December 1866, d. 27 January 1928
FatherWilliam Joyce1
MotherEllen Connell1 b. 18 Sep 1831, d. 25 Dec 1888
Relationship2nd great-uncle of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited9 Jan 2015
Birth*19 December 1866 Rockley, NSW, Australia2 
Baptism10 February 1867 St Michael, Bathurst, NSW, Australia;
When Baptised: February 10th 1867
When Born: December 19th 1866
Child's Chrisian Name: Patrick
Father's Name: Wm Joyce
Mother's Name: Ellen OConnell
Adode: Rockley
Quality or Profession:
Sponsors: Tho Pheney & Helena Haywood
By whom the ceremony was performed: Jos P Byrne2 
Death of Mother25 December 1888 Foster's Valley, NSW, Australia;
Name: Ellen Joyce
Date of Death: 25/12/1888
Place: Fosters Valley, District of West Macquarie NSW
Occupation:
Sex: Female
Age: 55
Place of Birth: Cork, Ireland
Time in Aust Colonies: 46 years in NSW

Father: (Given name unknown) O'Connell
Occupation: Farmer
Mother: Unknown

Place of Marriage (1): Bathurst NSW
Age at Marriage (1): 17
Name of Spouse (1): John Cunningham
Children of Marriage (1): 1 girl dead
Place of Marriage (2): Bathurst NSW
Age at Marriage (2): 26
Name of Spouse (2): William Joyce
Children of Marriage (2): Mary 29, Michael 27, Thomas 25, Patrick 22, Honora 20, Ellen 17, William 15, Bridget 13 living, 1 female dead

Informant: Thomas Joyce, son, Fosters Valley

Cause of Death: Cardiac disease
Length of Illness:
Medical Attendant: W H Spencer
Date Last Seen: 4/12/1888

Date of Burial: 26/12/1888
Place of Burial: Rockley
Minister & Religion: Thomas J Walsh, Roman Catholic
Undertaker: George Mendham, acting
Witnesses: Patrick Joyce (his mark), William Johnson

Registered: 2/1/1889 Bathurst;Principal=Ellen Connell3 
Death*27 January 1928 Rockley, NSW, Australia;
FOUND DEAD
Last seen alive the night before, when he complained of "feeling a little queer" Patrick Joyce (61) was found dead in bed in his hut at Rockley early yesterday morning. The discovery was made by Mr. Benham, who employed Joyce. The cause of death was heart failure. The Coroner, Mr. W. G. Todd, dispensed with an inquiry, and gave an order for burial.4 

Citations

  1. [S651] NSW BDM Indexes, Patrick Joyce 5795/1867.
  2. [S8] Bathurst Parish Records, Patrick Joyce baptism 1867.
  3. [S1294] NSW Death Registration Transcription.
  4. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Bathurst National Advocate, Saturday, January 28, 1928.