Francis born 1841 longford / westmeath ireland. no accurate details of his parents, they may be David and Anne . He emig alone to south australia 1863 aboard "Morning Star". He then married Bridget Malley b 1844 on 11 June 1865.Have many details of their descendants in south australia. Would appreciate any details of his parents etc in Ireland.
Hoey & Shaw Australian Family, on tribalpages.com gives an expanded view of Francis Hoey's descendants etc.