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Bishop Michael Tierney The Archdiocese of Hartford The death certificate for Bishop Michael Tierney, reads as follows: Rt. Rev. Michael Tierney place of death: Hartford CT. address: 140 Farmington Avenue Occupation: Bishop of Hartford date of Birth: September 29, 1839 died October 5th 1908, Age: 69 years and 6 days place of birth:Ireland Name of Father: John Tierney, fathers birthplace: Ireland Name of Mother: Judith Fitzgerald, mothers birthplace: Ireland Place of burial: Vault in Cathedral name of informant: Miss Tierney informants address: 140 Farmington AvenueNow here is an outline of his obituary read (I believe this was from the Boston Globe)Bishop Tierney although born in Ireland, was most Connecticut reared, his native place was in County Tipperary. At the age of 8 his arents came to Norwalk Connecticut......During the Day relatives of Bishop Tierney were summoned, and among those at his bedside were Deputy Judge Jeremiah Tierney of Greenwich, and Attorney William Tierney of New York, brothers. Miss Catherine Tierney of this city, and Mrs. Margaret Bailey, sisters. Sister Dionysis, superior of St. Francis asylum, a half sister. James Fahey of New York, a half brother. James Tierney a nephew, and two nieces, Sister Bertrand of Mount St. Josephs seminary, and Sister Bernadini of the academy of the Holy Family of Baltic." Found while searching for my Michael Tierney who's family end up in London Ontario Canada ever did find any connection hope this can help some one Mary
  
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