Thomas Lonergan

1822 - 1894  (72 years)

• Name	Thomas Lonergan
  Born	1822
  Gender	Male
  Died	16 Jun 1894	Wyndham Street, Auckland, New Zealand
  	LONERGAN On June 16, 1894, at his late residence, Wyndham Street, Thomas Lonergan, dearly beloved husband of Margaret Lonergan, aged 72 years May his soul rest in peace. http://ouraucklandstuff.freeservers.com/AuckDeathsK-L.htm
  Buried	19 Jun 1894	Symonds Street Roman Catholic Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand
  Obituary	Aft 19 Jun 1894	Auckland, New Zealand
  	LONERGAN In our obituary column will be found recorded the death of one of one of Auckland's identities, in the person of Mr Thomas Lonergan, tailor, of Wyndham Street. The deceased, who leaves a large family, most of whom are grown up and settled in life, arrived in the colony in 1845 with the 58th Regiment, and took part in the engagement at Ruapekapeka, in Heke's war being all through that trying campaign. Desiring to settle in Auckland he purchased his discharge from the Regiment, and engaged in business, which he has carried on for over 40 years. He leaves a widow, six sons, four daughters, and 43 grandchildren to mourn their loss. Mr Lonergan married a daughter of the late Mr Lorrigan sen., who arrived in the "Westminster", the third immigrant ship to Auckland. The deceased was a well-known figure in our streets, and was noted for his kindness of heart and sympathy with others in bereavement. Thus another name is added to the death roll of Auckland's first citizens who endure the hardships of early colonisation. The funeral of the deceased took place on Tuesday, June 19, and was largely attended there having been at least 400 persons in the cortege. Amongst those present were many old colonists, conspicuous amongst them were some of his former old comrades of H. M. 58th Regiment. The body was carried from the deceased's late residence by six of his sons, to St Patrick's Cathedral, where the first part of the service was held. The Rev Father Hackett officiated at the Cathedral, and on the conclusion of this part of the obsequies addressed the congregation. After the sermon and while the corpse was being carried out of the church, the "Dead March" from "Saul" was played by Mr Hartwell on the organ. The corpse was carried by relays of relatives and friends from St Patrick's Cathedral to Symonds Street Cemetery (the hearse, which was in the procession not being used, such being the esteem in which the deceased was held), where the latter portion of the service was conducted by the Rev Father Downey, O.S.B., the Rev Father Hackett being also present. A prominent feature in this funeral was the number of wreaths and floral crosses, the gift of friends, which were borne by the numerous grandchildren and nephews of the deceased. Mr Rout of Wyndham Street, wore the uniform of a soldier of H.M. 58th Regiment in compliment to the deceased, as he had served in the same corps as the deceased only a few years ago. Monsignor Macdonald, who had celebrated a requiem mass for the repose of the deceased's soul at Panmure, was also present at the funeral cortege.
  Soldier	1840 's	Ireland to New Zealand
  	Arrived in the colony in 1845 with the 58th Regiment, and took part in the engagement at Ruapekapeka, in Heke's war being all through that trying campaign.
  Person ID	I22	Carrington
  Last Modified	8 May 2012

  
  

  Family	Margaret Lorrigan
  Married	1850
  Children	+ 1. Alicia Mary Josephine Lonergan
  Last Modified	8 May 2012
  Family ID	F6	Group Sheet