I am trying to find information about some of my Prendergast relatives who lived in County Limerick. John Prendergast (1829-1897) was married to Julianne (Julia Anne) DOWLING. John, a native of County Waterford, was the son of John Prendergast and Mary LYONS. Julianne was the daughter of Christopher and Theresa DOWLING. John was a career military man who spent time on the Island of St. Helena, Island of Malta, and in New Zealand.

After his overseas service, John and his family returned to Ireland and settled in County Limerick. Julianne died in 1894 and John died in 1897 at Dromore Castle. John was a friend of the 3rd Earl of Limerick who allowed John to live at Dromore Castle the last few years of his life.

John and Julianne were the parents of 6 children who lived to adulthood.

1) John Thomas Prendergast - He was living in Limerick City in 1897 per obituary of father

2) Marie "Minnie" Prendergast - She became a Nun and took the name Sister St. Patrick and served with a "Sisters of the Infant Jesus" community in the East Indies (now Malaysia)

3) William Christopher DOWLING Prendergast - He married Marie Valentine ARNOUX. He became a medical doctor and lived in Hanley, Staffordshire, England. He spent much of his life researching the effects of lead on the life span of people working in the pottery industry.

4) Katherine Prendergast - She married Michael "Ned" Enright and lived at Russell Cottage, Pallaskenry in County Limerick.

5) James Joseph Prendergast - He married Mary Anne KINSELLA and lived in Liverpool, England. He was a captain of the steamship "SS Ardeola" which made regular trips of mail and passengers between Liverpool and the Canary Islands.

6) Walter Prendergast - He was born 1871 in County Tipperary after the family's return to Ireland. He became a dentist and spent some time in Australia.

I would like to exchange additional information with anyone who hass details of any of the above individuals.

Thank you.

Duane J. Large