This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: anthonymccan06 Surnames: Fitzmaurice Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/9398.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just a note to all Fitzmaurice of Melbourne researchers. It would seem the family were there long before the 1870's. Here is a death notice from The Constitution (Cork newspaper) of 1818: Died on 15 May at Melbourne Victoria aged 34 years Henry R. Fitzmaurice Esq. Solr. 4th son of the late Maurice Fitzmaurice of Duagh House, Co. Kerry. This was the senior branch of the family. I don't know if the 1870's arrivals were related but families were so huge it is possible. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>