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Archdeacon How's family baptisms and burials at Clones
Clones · town · Monaghan · 1667–1673
The Clones Parish Register records the baptisms and burials of several children of Archdeacon Edward How and his wife Mary Howe between 1667 and 1673, including Isabel, Charles, Mary, and William. The register also records marriages of other How family members.
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Kilmore and Drumsnatt May to Aug. 1661. In the Clones Parish Register \ve find record of the following : Baptism of Isabel, dau. of Arch. Edward and Mrs Mary Howe, 24 Jan , 1667/8 bur. 31 Jan., 1667/8. Bap of their son Charles 23 April, 1671 bur. 2 May, 1672. Bap. of their dau. Mary 19 Aug., 1673. Bur. of their son William 18 Sep., 1670. The following entries also occur : Arthur How m. Jane Leeth 23 April, 1672 ; William Mosse m. Dorothy Howe 8 Dec., 1668.
The Aichdeacon's Will was pioved in 1682.
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Caulfield Cuff ordered to repair Inishmacsaint Church
Inishmacsaint · townland · Fermanagh · 1742
At a Triennial Visitation in 1742, Rev. Caulfield Cuff was ordered to repair Inishmacsaint Church. He was also instructed to provide a surplice and a registry book for the parish.
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1739. Oaulfield Cuff, adm. April 27 (P.P.) In the Lodge Mae., Avm. Library, there is an entry of the pres. by the Crown to Inishmacsaint of Rev. James Miller, B.A. on Aug. 25, 1739, but there is no record of this in the Liber Mwnemm.and he certainly was not instituted. C. C. was son of Thomas C., " Dux Militum " [? Colonel], b. in Galway, ed. by Mr. Price, Galway, ent. T.C.D. as siz. Mar. 25, 1703-4, aged 18. Sch. 1707, B.A. 1708 ; was V. Cloncare (Kilmore) 1721-42, V. Rossinver 1724-39, m. and had issue, including Rev. Thomas, b. in Co. Rose., ed. by Dr. Blayer, at Sligo, ent. T.C.D. May 2, 1731, aged 17, B.A. 1735, who succ. his father in Cloncare and Rossinver and d. 1775 ; end Rev. Francis, see Curates below. Rev. C. C., at a Triennial Visitation in 1742, was ordered to repair Inishmacsaint Church and provide a Surplice and a Registry Book. P. Will was proved ia 1760,
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Daniel Eccles bequest for poor of Donacavey
near Fintona · town · Tyrone · 1714
Daniel Eccles left £100 by will before 1714 to the Rector and Churchwardens of Donacavey parish, to be distributed at Christmas at the rate of £6 a year to the poor. This charitable bequest represents an early form of local poor relief tied to the parish church.
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A New Ohuroh In Findonagh parish was consecrated 2 Aug., 1840 (DM.). Daniel Eccles left by will, before 1714, 100 to the Rector and Churchwardens to be distributed at Christmas at the rate of 6 a year to the poor.
The Ohapel of Mullies in this parish was consecrated 10 July, 1840 (D.R.)
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John Hussey-Burgh resided at Dromkeen seat in Limerick
Dromkeen · townland · Limerick · 1823–1830
John Hussey-Burgh probably lived at his seat at Dromkeen, Co. Limerick, and on 11 March 1823 exchanged his prebend for the rectory of the Union of Grean (Emly), in which Dromkeen was situated. He held the rectory of Grean until his death on 7 May 1830.
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1806. John Hussey-Burgh, coll. and insta. Aug. 23 (D.R.) He was the eldest s. of Rt. Hon. Walter Hussey-Burgh, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, and succ. his father in the property of Drumkeen, Co. Limerick, in 1783. He does not seem to have been ed. in T.C.D. ; was R. Aghabog 1803-6. The Parish of Tullycorbet was sequestered, because of his nonresidence 23 Sep., 1809. According to Cotton (iii., 103) George Alley subscribed to the Roll of Oaths [which seems not to be extant] on 6 Aug., 1807, as about to be coll to this Preb., but the collation did not take place. Burgh probably resided at his seat at Dromkeen and on Mar II, 1823, ne exchanged the Preb. for the R. of the Union of Grean (Emly) in which Dromkeen was situated, with Morgan Jellett (below). He m. 31 July, 1800 Mary, dau. of Robert Burgh, and B.L.G. gives his issue as follows : (i) Walter, of Dromkeen ; (2) Rev. Robert [ent. T.C.D. as S.C. July 13, 1821, b. in Somerset Sep. I, 1803, where, perhaps, his father was curate before he came to Aghabog, B.A. 1827, M.A. 1829, m - Louisa, dau. of James Fitzgerald, of Stephentown, Co. Clare] ; (3) Edward, b. 30 Nov., l8ll, m. and had issue ; (4) Thomas, b. 30 Nov., 1816, m. and had issue ; and a dau. Anne. But I find in Alumni Dublinensis that John Hussey B. son of John, Clericus (? the Preb.), b. in Dub., ent. T.C.D. Oct. I, 1823, a ed l8 - Mr. Burgh, who seems to have been M.A., held the R. Grean till his death on 7 May, 1830.
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Killadeas churchyard addition consecrated, 1882
near Killadeas · population centre · Fermanagh · 1882
An addition to the Killadeas churchyard, the site of which was conveyed by John Gerard Irvine on 8 June 1882, was consecrated on 10 October 1882. A map showing the church and site exists in the Diocesan Records.
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Killadeas was formed out of Trory, and endowed by J. Gerard Irvine by deed in 1866; the patronage was in the Irvine family. A New Church on the lands of Tully and Rockfield was cons. 22 Nov., 1881, and an addition to the Churchyard the site of which was conveyed by John Gerard Irvine, 8 June, 1882, was cons. Oct. 10, 1882. There is a map showing the Ch urch and Site in the Extant D.R. The Preach ers Books from 1869 are in existence. See also App. IV.
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Monument to Dean Openshawe in Carrickfergus Church
near Carrickfergus · town · Antrim · 1627
Robert Openshawe, Dean of Clogher from 1606, served as Dean of Connor and Chaplain to Lord Deputy Chichester. He died in 1627 and a monument to him stands in Carrickfergus Church.
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1606. Robert Openshawe, M.A., was pres. to the Deanery by the Crown, July 7th (Erck's P.R. 4, Jas. I., p. 298) ; he probably held till 1617. He was Dean of Connor and Chapl. to Ld. Deputy Chichester, 1615-27 and d. 1627. There. is a mont. to him in Carrickfergus Church (see Jour. S.P.M.D., 1911, p. 231.)
He is probably Robert O., Matric. as Pens., St. John's Coll., Cambridge, Mich. 1569, ord. D. (Peterboro.) August I3th, P., October 8th, 1575, as B.A. ; rector of Benacre, Suffolk, 1575-7 (Venn's Al. Cant.)
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Samuel Virasel, Rector of Dromore
Dromore · townland · Tyrone · 1750–1751
Samuel Virasel resigned the Precentorship in June 1750 to become Rector of Dromore in the Diocese of Clogher. He held this living until his death on 19 October 1751.
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1743. Samuel Virasel,adm. 2 Nov. (F.F.) ind. as R. Enniskillen Nov. 12 (Par. Reg.). He Was son of Daniel V. " dux " [? Colonel], b. in Dublin, ent. T.C.D. May 5, 1714, aged 14, B.A. 1735. res. this Dignity June 6, 1750, for R. Dromore (Clogher) which he held till his death Oct. 19,1751 (D.R.)
1750. Samuel Lindsey, coll. July 31 (D.R.) ind. into R. of Enniskillen Aug. I (Par. Reg.) He was eldest son and heir of Thomas L., of Turin Castle, Co. Mayo, ent. T.C.D. June 8, 1739, B.A. 1743. He was V. Templecarne 1746-50 and res. this Prec. in 1768 for the V. St. Mary's, Drogheda, which he held till 1774. He m. Frances, dau. of Rt. Hon, Col. Charles Bucknall,
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Sunday Schools instituted across Devenish parish
Devenish · townland · Fermanagh · 1800–1823
Rev. William Fausset established Sunday Schools at multiple centres within Devenish parish. His brother resided at Lisbofin in the neighbouring Cleenish Parish.
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1 800. William Fausset (V.B.) He was b. Nov. 12, 1778, son of Thos. F., "Agricola," of " The Moybrone," in Co. Ferm., and ent. T.C.D. Jan. 6, 1794, aged 15, B.A. 1798, ed. by Mr. Denham. He was ord. D. 1798, and was probably C. from that date. He res. in 1823, and became Chapl. to the Dublin Hospitals in 1826, was app. Chapl. to Hib. Marine Sch., which heheld till his death, Oct. 20, 1865, aged 86 (I.E.G.) He was, therefore ord. under the Canonical age. He contributed the Statistical Survey of Devenish to Mason's Paroch Survey, Vol. ii. See also a letter of his, when Curate in 1808, to his Bishop, concerning some depredations in Devenish Abbey (Jour. R.S.A.I., 1874, p. 91). The following baptisms of his children are recorded in Devenish Par. Reg. (1) Thomas, b. 1811, who ent. T.C.D. Dec. 3, 1827, aged 18 (sic.), ed. by Mr. Huddart, B.A., 1832 ; (2) Robert, b. 1812 ; (3) Mary, b. 1814 ; (4) Willian, b. 1815 ; (5) Elizabeth, b. 1817 ; (6) Rev. Andrew Robert, b. at Silver Hill, 1821, ed. at Dungannon Sch., ent. T.C.D. July 2, 1838, Sch. 1841, B.A. 1843, M.A. 1846, became Canon of York, well-known as a theological writer. Rev. W. F. instituted Sunday Schools at various centres in this parish. His brother lived at Lisbofin, Cleenish Parish. The family owned Silver Hill. Rev. W. F. m.' (1) 1810, his 1st cousin, Eliz., dau. of Andrew Fausset, Provost of Sligo ; m. (2) 1832, Eliza Hozier by whom he had 2 daus. He was bur. in Little St. George's Churchyard, Dublin.
1806. James Ewing (V.B.), son of Samuel E., Surveyor, b. in Co. Donegal, ed. by Dr. Lamy, ent. T.C.D. June 2, 1794, aged 17, Sch. 1798, B.A. 1800.
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Cholera and Famine graveyard in Monaghan
Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1832
A graveyard in the Monaghan area was established to bury victims of the cholera epidemic of 1832. It was pressed into use again during the Famine period, indicating successive waves of mass mortality in the district.
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Roosky. This Graveyard was provided for the victims of Cholera in 1832 and was again
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Crookshank children baptised and buried at Tyholland
Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1816–1835
Charles Henry Crookshank, Prebendary, had several children whose baptisms and burials are recorded in the Tyholland parish registers. His son Arthur was baptised there in 1826, and his daughter Esther was baptised on 26 November 1816 and buried there on 31 December 1816.
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Morris, 7th dau. of Col. Thos. Morris Jones, of Moneyglass, and had 5 sons and 5 daus., including Alexander, b. in Co. Meath, ent. T.C.D. July 3, 1826, aged 16, bur. at Tyholland, July 21, 1835 (Par. Reg.); and Thomas, b. in Co. Mon., ent. T.C.D. Dec. 7, 1829, a e( i T &> B.A. 1834, and Charles Henry, m. his cousin, Britannia Nixon, of Co. Cavan (see Visitation of Ireland, Vol. v.), and Arthur, bap. at Tyholland, 1826 (Par. Reg.), a dau. Esther, bap. Nov. 26, 1816, was bur. at Tyholland, Dec. 31, 1816 (ib.) He d. Aug. 12, 1836, aged 60 (Mont, in Tehallen Ch.) P. Will proved 1836.
1836. John Rotheram Tarleton,coll. Aug. 24 (D.R.) He was the s. of
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Curate William Hewson buried at Magheracloone
Magheracloone · parish · Monaghan · 1825–1839
William Hewson, a curate licensed around 1825, died on 1 August 1839 aged 60 and was buried at Magheracloone. Son of John Hewson, an attorney, he was born in Kerry and entered Trinity College Dublin in 1799.
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C1825. William Hewson, Lie. (Erck.) ;. d. Aug. 1, 1839, aged 60. (Tombstone fta Magheracloone). He was son of John H., Attorney, b. in Kerry, ed. by Rev* Wm. White, ent. T.C.D. Oct. 24, 1799, aged 16. [? B.A. 1804].
1866-73. Qeorge Seymour Clarke, T.C.D. B.A. and Div. Test. 1856, ord. D. 1857, P. 1858 (Cashel) C. Keady 1860-4, held Curacy in England 1874-9, C. Killegar (Kilmore) 1879-86.
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Derryvullan church and Magheracrosse chapel described, 1609
Derryvullan · townland · Fermanagh · 1609
A 1609 inquisition recorded that Derryvullan parish had a parson paying 8s. and a vicar paying 4s. yearly proxies to the Bishop of Clogher. The parish contained a church in repair and a chapel at Magheracrosse.
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1609. " There is a Parson and a Vicar, collative in this parish [names not given]. The Parson pays 8s. and the Vicar 4s. yearly proxies to the Bishop of Clogher. There i^ a Church in repair, and a Chapel in Magheracrosse " (Inq t Ufa, 1609).
1612. James Hey gate, coll. Oct. 1 (R.V. 1634). See Archdeacons. J. H. (who was then Bp. of Kilfenora) got a grant of a glebe here Feb. 29, 1631/2 (Morrin iii., 592); he d. in 1638.
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East Window of Killeevan Church memorial to Thomas Campbell
Killeevan · parish · Monaghan · 1795
The East Window in Killeevan Church was dedicated to the memory of Thomas Campbell, who died in London in 1795. Campbell had served as Chancellor of Clogher and was a noted literary figure.
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He d. in London 20 June, 1795. His P. Will was proved in 1795. The East Window in Killeevan Church was dedicated to his memory (see Shirley's Monaghan, p. 336. D.N.B. and Allilone}.
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George Hume seeks recommendation from Enniskillen
near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1691
In September 1691, Rev. George Hume, uncle to Sir Gustavus Hume, wrote from Enniskillen to Archbishop King. He requested a letter of recommendation to the Bishop of Salisbury.
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1678. George Hume, pres. by Sir John Hume, Bart., inst. Sep. 21 (P.P.), ord. D. 20 Sep.; P. 21 Sep. , 1678. In A Cfreat Archbishop of Dublin, by Sir Chas. King, Bfc., p. 112 note, it is mentioned that Rev. George Hume, uncle to Sir Gustavus Hume, wrote from JSnniskillen, Sep. 14, 1691, to Abp. King for a letter of recommendation to the Bishop of Salisbury.
1699. John Smyth, pres. by Sir Gustavus Hume, Bart., Aug. 1, adm. Aug. 17 (Arm. D.R.) He was ord. D. 14 Apl., 1672, C. Carrickmacross 1674, C. Clogher 1681-93, R. Templecarne 1692-6, d. 1721 when his P. Will was proved, as " of " Wheatfield, Co. Ferm." See also App. IV.
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George Vaughan inherited estate at Quilly, Co. Down
Quilly · townland · Down · 1741–1742
George Vaughan, curate of Galloon 1741–3, was the second son of Rev. John Vaughan of Donaghenry. Born in Dundalk in 1713, he succeeded his father in the family estate at Quilly, Dromore, County Down, in 1742.
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1741-3. George Vaughan ( V.B.) He was, I think, the 2nd son of Rev. John V., R. of Donaghenry, 1719-21 and Treas., Dromore 1721-45, and succeeded his father in his estate at Quilly, Dromore, Co. Down, in 1742 ; he was b. in Dundalk, 3 Jan*, 1713, and ent. T.C.D. May 11, 1728, aged 18, ed. by Rav. Eneas M'Mullen, Dublin ; B.A. 1732.
He m. Margaret Smith, of Clontibret, an heiress, and had issue (1) Ralph m. Miss Montgomery, and had one dau. m. (2) George m. and had issue j (3) Rebecca m. Wm. M'Dowell Johnston, of Ballywillwill, Co. Down, and had Rev. George M'Dowell Johnston. Rev. G. V. d. 14 May, 1794 (see B.L.O.).
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Henry Lucas St. George's family ties across Monaghan and Fermanagh
Emyvale · town · Monaghan · 1832–1852
Henry Lucas St. George, collated Rector of Dromore in 1832, was born in Co. Kilkenny and educated at Kilkenny College. His sons included Capel of Lough Emy, Emyvale, born in Co. Monaghan in 1814, who served as High Sheriff of Co. Fermanagh in 1847 and Co. Monaghan in 1852, and Henry Lucas of Goblusk, Enniskillen, a J.P. for Cos. Fermanagh and Tyrone.
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1832. Henry Lucas St. George, coll. Jctae 19 (D.B;) He Was the 3rd son of Be*. Howard St. a. (B. Tedavnet, q.v.) b. in Co. Kilkenny, ed. by Mr. Pack, at Kilkenny College, ent. T.C.D. Nov. 6> 1797, aged 16, B.A. 1801, M.A- 1832, C. Tedavnet 1809, C. Oleenish 1810, B. Derrybrusk 1809-10, B. Ballybay 1810-27, B. Tedavnet 1827-32, m. Eliza, dau. of Edward Warren, of Lodge Park, Co. Kilkenny and had issue (1) Capel, of Lough Emy, Emyvale, b. in Co. Monaghan, 14 Nov., 1814 ; ed. by Mr. O'Beirne, ent. T.C.D. as S.C. Nov. 17, 1831, aged 18; J.P., Cos. Mon.-Ferm, and Tyrone ; H. Sheriff Go. Form., 1847, Co. Mon. 1852, Capt. Ferm. Militia ; (2) Henry Lucas, of Goblusk, Enniskillen, J.P. Cos. Ferm. and Tyrone, m. Harriet, only child of Wtn. Sterne, and had issue ; (3) Edward Warren, b. in Co. Mon., ed. by Dr. Wallis^ ent. T.O.D. July 2, 1839, aged 20, d.s.p. ; (4) Oliver Hatley, d.s.p. ; (5) William Nassau, d.s.p. ; and daus. (1) Eliza, m. 28 Fe]b. 1837, Sir Hugh Stewart, 2nd Bart., Ballygawley ; (2) Mary Alicia, m. Henry Taylor Bowley of Maperath, Co. Meath ; (4) Anne d. July 1, 1914 ; (6) Henrietta m. Hugh Lyons Montgomery, Bev. H. L. St. G. d. 24 Feb., 1872. (See also B.L.Q.) .
1872. Charles Maglnnlss, inst. July 8 (D.R.), son of Sir John M., M.D., Kt., b. in Derry, ed. at perry School, ent. T.C.D. Nov. 2, 1829, aged 16, B.A. 1834, M.A. 1842, called to the Irish Bar 1836, ord. D. 1840, P. 1841, Chester,' C. Holy Trin. Birkenhead 1840-2, C. Ellesmere Foot 1842-4j P.C. Newtownsaville 1844-72, m.had issue, including Lt.-Col. Thos. Hobbs, who had a dau. m. Arthur W. Whiteside, agent, Bank of Ireland, Coleraine, and d. at Philadelphia, U.S.A., Sep. 9, 1913, aged 65 ; a dau. Jane Mary, m. Jan. *, 1873, William Donovan, M.D., of Adare, 4th son of Bev. Chas. D., Preb. of Cloyne; another dau. Annette Groves m. July 20, 1875, Thomas O'Flaherty, of Bafchmines, and a dau., Catherine Selina m. June 7, 1883, Bev. John Wybrants Johnston, 2nd son of Robert J., of Cashel. Co. Donegal. He d. Oct. 14, 1896, aged 83. See App. IV.
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Inniskeen parish registers destroyed in P.E.G.
Inishkeen · town · Monaghan · 1852–1877
The parish registers of Inniskeen covering the years 1852 to 1877 were destroyed in the P.E.G. (Public Record Office fire), resulting in the loss of local vital records.
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The Parish Registers 1852-77, were destroyed in the P. E.G.
Of the Communion Plate, a Chalice is inscribed "The gift of the Retfd. Thomas Norman, to the Church of Inniskeen, April 1st, 1770," arid a Paten "The gift of the Honble. and Revd. Geo. Gore, to the Parish Church of Inniskeen, Anno. Dom. 1807."
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Memorial tablet erected in Ballybay Church
Ballybay · town · Monaghan
Charles Albert Leslie of Ballybay erected a memorial tablet to his father Henry Leslie in Ballybay Church. Henry Leslie had been Prebendary of Tullycorbet before moving to Ballymore in Armagh.
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for Preb. Ballymore (Tandragee) Armagh, which he held till his death on 9 Feb., 1803 (see Armagh Clergy, p. 67). He m. in 1753, Catherine, dau of Rev. Charles Meredyth, Preb. Tynan and had issue (i) Peter Henry, b. 1755, killed in action in America ; (2) Charles Albert, of Ballybay, who erected a tablet to his father's memory in Ballybay Church; and a dau, Catherine Letitia, m. Wm. Foster, D.D., Bp. of Clogher (see Bishops and B.L.G. "Leslie of Ballybay.") '
1759. Walter Cope, coll. Feb. 9 (F.F.) He was s. and h. of Walter a, of Drummilly (see B.L.G.), b. c. 1712, ed. by Rev. Eneas M f Mullen, ent. T.C.D. May 10, 1728, aged 16, B.A. 1732 [D.D. not recorded] Held with this Preb. from Oct. 25, 1759, the Deanery of Dromore, to 1771, when he res. for R. Loughgilly (Armagh). He was cons; as Bp. of Clonfert in the Chapel Royal, Dub. Castle, on Mar. 15, 1772, by the Abp. of Armagh, assisted by the Bps. of Kilmore and Dromore ; Was trans, to Ferns 1782 ; m. Anne, dau. of Sir Arthur Acheson, and d.s.p. at Drummilly, July 31, 1787. (See Armagh Clergy, p. 354, B.L.G. and Peerages, " Gosford ".)
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Monument to Minister Richard Ross at Aghabog
Aghabog · townland · Monaghan · 1858
A monument at Aghabog commemorates Richard Ross, recording that he was minister for 44 years. He died 31 May 1858 aged 75.
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c1814. Richard Ross, was 0. during the incumbencies of Hurst and Hood. He m. Sophia, dau. of Rev. A. Hurst (see Rectors) and d. 31 May, 1858, aged 75. A Mont, to him at Aghabog, states he was " Minister for 44 years." His name does not appear in T.C.D. records. Rev. Alexr. Hurst R. and Rev. James R. were his sons.
d 825-8. William Roe, Lie. C. (ErcJc). He was son of Rev. Richard R., b. in London, ed. by Mr. Savage, ent. T.C.D. Nov. 1., 1819, aged 18, B.A. 1824, M.A. 1832, ord. D. 1824, P. , became afterwards R. Kilconickny, of which he appears R. in 1843 (Bourni Direct.) and R. & V. Roscrea 1845-78, Archd. of Kilmacduagh 1859-1882, V.G. of Clonfert, m. Catherine Frances, dau. of his Rector here Dean Hood she d. Jan. 4, 1877. A dau. Sophia d. Nov. 18, 1858.
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Stewart sisters fund Lisnaskea Parochial Hall
near Lisnaskea · town · Fermanagh · 1912
A new parochial hall was built at Lisnaskea in 1912 at a total cost of £1,100, of which Miss Selina Stewart contributed £750 and her sister Emily £100. The parish registers date from 1804 and vestry books from 1870.
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In 1829 500 was expended on the erection of a Glebe House. The Parish remained a District Curacy in Aghalurcher until 3 Dec., 1863, when it was created a Perpetual Curacy (D.R.) The Church was rebuilt c, 1852-65 by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners at a cost of 2,699 (Rep. of 1865). A Tablet in Lisnaskea Church states that Rev. John Flanagan procured its rebuilding. A New Parochial Hall was built in 1912 at a total cost of 1,100 of which Miss Selina Stewart contributed 750 and her sister, Emily, 100. The Parish Registers from 1804 are in Parochial Custody. Vestry Books date from 1870.
Of the Communion Plate the Chalice bears the inscription " Hunc Calicem in Usum Ecclesiae de Ahalurcher descit Adam's-Mxon, A.D. 1690. Sed aetrite " peresum rettutit in melices Gulielmus Ogle, A.D. 1790, Iterum pactum " integrari curavit Revd. Guglielmus Cripps Ledger, A.M., A.D. 1890." And a Paten " The gift of Mrs. Ogle to the Church of Lisnaskea, 1692." (from which it appears there was an older Church than that of 1814), and a Credence Paten " Lisnaskea Church 1905," and a Flagon " Lisnaskea Church, 1837."
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St Mary's Portclare chapel built at Killabrick
Killabrick · townland · Monaghan · 1836
John Corry Moutray erected a new chapel of ease at Killabrick in the parish of Errigal Trough on ground containing two roods. It was consecrated as St. Mary's Portclare in July 1836.
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Errigal (or Errlgle) Trough = Aireagal (Lat. Oraculum) Triucha "the Church of Trough (Barony)." In 1,622 the Rectory was "appropriate to the Bishop's table, lime out of mind. Church ruinous, no house or gleab " (R.V.). Patron Saint Mellan (?Muadan) " his well is still pointed out, but not ornamented with rags or resorted to by pilgrims as it was 30 years ago" (O.S.L.). Glebe house built, 1776 (Rep. of 1836). A New Chapel of Ease was erected in Killabrick in this parish by John Corry Moutray on ground containing 2 roods, and was Consecrated as St. Mary's Portclare, in July, 1836. Map and deed were in P.R.O. In 1836 there was a Deed of Conveyance of Site for a Church and cemetery In Mullavatrln. Church built on
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Thomas St. Laurence Smith buried at Carrickmacross churchyard
Carrickmacross · town · Monaghan · 1869
Thomas St. Laurence Smith served as clergyman of Carrickmacross parish for nearly 10 years and died on 8 October 1869 aged 38. His tombstone in the churchyard records his service.
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1860. Thomas St. Laurence Smith, T.C.D. B.A. 1854, M.A. 1859, m. July 28, 1869, Mary Elizabeth, eldest dau. of Richard Reynett, of Viewmount, Co. Wat., d. Oct. 8, 1869. Tombstone in Churchyard states he was for "nearly 10 years Clergyman of this parish, died Oct. 8th, 1869, aged 38 years."
1869. -Richard! Qalbraith is C., See Rectors. 1881-3. Thomas Henry Royse. See Newbliss.
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Trory chapel described as 'very mean one' in 1777
Trory · townland · Fermanagh · 1777–1778
A Parliamentary Return of 1777 described the old chapel of ease at Trory as a 'very mean one,' with plans to rebuild it and have the See provide a glebe from the Archdall lease. The church was subsequently rebuilt at a cost of £300, raised by assessment on the parish.
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Trory Parish was originally a part of Devenish and there was a Chapel of Ease here before 1768, but " there was alternate Service only. It is ( I quote from a Parl. Return of 1777) contemplated to rebuild the Chapel, which is a very mean one and for the See to give a Glebe out of the Archdall lease." The Church was rebuilt at a cost of 300, raised by assessment on the parish. It is described by Lewis (Top. Diet. ) as a very plain building. On 18 Sep., 1778, the new Church and Parish of Trory was taken out of
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Tullycorbet termon land granted to Hugh Strawbridge 1692
Tullycorbet · parish · Monaghan · 1687–1692
The termon of Tullycorbet, comprising 12 tates of land, was granted to Hugh Strawbridge at a rent of £6 English for ever in common socage tenure on 13 May 1692. The Rectory had earlier been granted with the Monastery of Clones for 21 years to Henry Duke in 1687.
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The Rectory was granted with the Monastery of Clones for 21 years to Henry Duke in 1687 (F. Eliz. 6042). The termon of Tullycorbet, viz., 12 tates of land, was granted to Hugh Strawbridge at a rent of 6 English for ever in common socage tenure 13 May, 1692 (P. Eliz. 6138). The Rectory seems to have been restored to the Incumbent before 1322. In that year the report is "Church repayred, a reasonable English (sic) house, no gleabe " (S.V.) The Rev. Walter Cope, Preb., got a grant from the Crown of 40 acres of Qlebe, June 17,1769 (L.M. v.172) and a glebe house was built on it in 1773. The Church was built In 1831 at the expense of 860 a loan from the Board of First Fruits. Up to 1864 281 3s. 4d. was spent on repairs. It was originally dedicated to St. Patrick and was re-built on its ancient site in 1831.
The Parish Registers from 1836 to 1885 were lost in the P.R.O., but a volume from 1741-67 was salved from the ruins and is in the Dublin Record Office.
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William Atthill held Magheraculmoney rectory 1818-1847
near Magheraculmoney · parish · Fermanagh · 1818–1847
William Atthill held the rectory and vicarage of Magheraculmoney from 1818 to 1847 alongside his prebend. He married Henrietta Margaret Eyre in 1805 and had seven sons, several born in Co. Fermanagh.
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1798.- William Atthill, coll. Dec. 15 (D.R.) He was the only s. and h. of Anthony John A., of Biandiston Hall (see B.L.G.) b. April, 1774, Was M.A. and Fell, of Caius and Gonville Coll., Camb.. 1796. With this Preb. he held from 1818 to 1847, the R. and V. Magheraculmoney; m. April 1st, 1805, Henrietta Margaret Eyre, eldest dau. of Rev. Geo. Maunsell, R. of Drumcree, PortadoWn, and Dean of Leighlin,and had issue 7 sons, including (i) Rev. William, his heir, b. II July, 1807, T.C.D. BA. 1830, M.A. 1856, Canon of Middleham, Yorks, 1839-55, m. and had issue ; (2) Robeit, ent. T.C.D. Oct. 16, 1826, aged 16, b. in Co Tyrone, B.A. 1831, Staff Assistant Surgeon to the Forces, d. abroad 1839 > (3) R ev - Richard, b. in Co. Ferm., ent. T.CD. Nov. 5, 1827, a ed I ^ B.A. 1832, R. Clenchwarton, Norfolk, m. and issue, d. 1870 ; (4) John Grey Porter, b. in Co. Ferm., ent. T.C.D. Oct. 19, 1829, a e< 3 *6> ed. by Mr. Wall, B.A. 1835, called to Irish Bar 1836, Chief Justice of St. Lucia ; (5) Henry, b. in Co. Ferm., ed. by Mr. Harrison, at Maidstone, ent. T.C.D. Oct. 15, 1841, aged 16, m. and has issue ; (6) Lombe, b. in Co. Ferm., ed. by Mr. Graham at Enniskillen, ent. T.C.D. July i, 1844, aged 16, B.A. 1849, M.B. 1849, M.D. 1865, m. and had issue ; (7) Edward Eyre, J.P., Co. Fer. He had also 3 daus. (see B.L.G.) He Was the author of
The Way of Catechizing, Dub., Curry, 1840.
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Alexander Hurst buried at Muckno with memorial tablet
Muckno · parish · Monaghan · 1862
Alexander Hurst, Vicar of Drumsnatt (formerly Curate of Lisnaskea), died without issue on 27 December 1862. His tombstone and mural tablet are located at Muckno.
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1847. Alexander Hurst, Jun., coll. Nov. 11 (D.R.) ; son of Rev. Alex. H. (R. of Aghabog), b. in Co. Ferm., 1789, ed. by Mr. S. M'Cann, ent. T.C.D. Nov. 3, 1806, aged 16, B.A. 1811, M.A. 1832, ord. c 1919, C. Drumcheeran 1825-30, C. Lisnaskea 1830-47, V. Drumsnatt 1847 ; m. Mary Anne Gibbons 1821, d. s.p. " in the 64th year of his age and the 34th year of his Ministry," on Dec. 27, 1862 (Tombstone and Mural Tablet at Muckno).
1853. William Smyth Burnslde, coll. Jan. 15 (S.R.) ; res. on 31 Dec., 1862, for Magheracross. . See Chancellors.
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Alicia Viscountess Lifford's gift of communion flagons to Dromore
Dromore · townland · Tyrone · 1806
Among the communion plate of Dromore Church, Co. Tyrone, were two flagons, one inscribed as the gift of Alicia Viscountess Lifford in 1806. Other plate was inscribed for the Parish of Dromore in 1806 and Dromore Church in 1848.
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Communion Plate : 2 Chalices, one inscribed, " Parish of Dromore, Co. Tyrone, 1806," another " Dromore Church 1848 ;" 2 Patens, one inscribed " Dromora Church, 1806," the other "Dromore Church, 1848 ;". 2 Flagons, one inscribed, "The gift of Alicia Viscountess Lifford, to the Church of Dromore, Co. Tyrone, 1806,". the other "Dromore Church, 1853."
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Ancient church and graveyard site at Ballyhill
Ballyhill · townland · Fermanagh
An ancient church and graveyard site existed in the isolated townland of Ballyhill, which belonged to Aghavea parish and lay not far from Brookeborough. The townland was partly unenclosed by the time of writing.
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. Dunchad was evidently a priesfc connected with this parish, for there is preserved in the National Museum, Dublin, a monumental stone bearing in Irish Characters the following inscription : OR DO DUNCHAD PSPIT HIC " a prayer for Dunchad, priest (buried) here." It is said to have been nrocured from the wall of a graveyard near Brookeborough, and was m-esenoed by Rev. Joseph Calwell (R. of Agha/ea, 1863- 74) . There seems little doubt that it must have been removed from the wall of Aghavea " Churchyard. There is a site of another ancient church and graveyard in the isolated townland of Ballyhill, which belonged to this parish, and which is also not far from Brookeborough, and is now partly unenclosed.
1526. Man us (OP Matjonius) McCrenyr is V., and also V. Tullycorbet (DM. Arm.) 1531. James McCrenyr is V. (ib).
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Bartholomew O'Flanagan resigns Devenish Priory
Devenish · townland · Fermanagh · 1462
Bartholomew O'Flanagan, Prior of St. Mary's in Devenish, resigned the priory in 1461/2. He was succeeded there by his son Laurence, who died in 1505, while Bartholomew himself died in 1504.
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1429. (Bartholomew O'Flanagan, Prior of S. Mary 's,Devenish, got this R.in cowmendam ;it is called " the Rectory of St. Nynyd de Yns Maygsamh," value 4 marks, June 26. He res. the Priory in 1461/2, and was succeeded there by his son Laurence (who died in 1505) and d. 1504 (See Ann. Hib. i, 33-37, Ann. Ult. Hi.)
1551. Edmond O'Flannagan, bhe parson of Inis; full of intelligence d. this year (Ann. Ult., Hi., 636 He was, no doubt, the " parson of Inis," whose son, Redmond, Prior of Devenish, d. 1521, and another son, Jas. O'F. d. 1631 (ib. 637-581.)
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Belleek Schoolhouse licensed for worship
near Belleek · parish · Fermanagh · 1875
In 1875, Belleek Schoolhouse was licensed for public worship because the parish church was inconveniently located four miles away for some parishioners.
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Belleek (Bel Leict) 08 rupia "the ford mouth of the Flagstone." "So called from the flat-surfaced rock in the ford, which when the water decreases in summer, appears as level as a marble floor." (O'Donovan's Four Masters, v. 134). It is well known for its beautiful pottery. The parish was formed out of Templecarne by Order in Council, 1791 (L.M., v. 177) Church built 1788, Glebe House 1826 {Rep. of 1836). Belleek Schoolhouse, lie. for Public Worship as the Parish Church was inconvenient for some of the parishioners, being 4 miles' distant, 23 Nov., 1875 (D.R.) On Mar. 24, 1909, the Parochial Hall, Belleek, was consecrated as a Chapel of Ease, and a burial ground adjoining was also consecrated. Rev. Edward R. Parr, M.A. Rector of Morley, Norfolk, had conveyed the building and ground to the R.C.B. for the Church of Ireland.
Baptism and Marriage Registers from 1819 are in the Rector's custody with notes by Rev J. B. Tuthill, and "Rewards offered " for Lawless Persons. Also Vestry Minutes from 1822 of the Communion Plate a Chalice and Paten are inscribed " Presented by Mrs. Moore to Belleek Parish Church, 1884."
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Bishop Robert Leslie dies at Ballygawley
Ballygawley · townland · Tyrone · 1672
Bishop Robert Leslie, promoted to Clogher in October 1671, held the See for scarcely ten months before dying at Ballygawley on 10th August 1672. He was buried in Clogher Cathedral.
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1671 .Robert Leslie, D.D., Bishop of Raphoe, Was then promoted to Clogher on 26th October, 1671. He held the See scarcely ten months as he d. at Ballygawley on August loth, 1672. He Was bur. in Clogher Cathedral. He was the son of Henry L., Bishop of Down and Connor, and Was ed. in Dublin, and at Aberdeen Univ., where he grad. M.A. He was Preb. Rasharkin (Connor) 1638-61, and was cons. Bishop of Dromo re in .1661. He held with it in commendam the Arch, of Connor. In the same year he was trans, to Raphoe, holding also his Archdeaconry till he, became Bishop of Clogher. ,
His P. Will was proved in 1672.
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Church construction and burial ground at Ballinamallard
Bellanamallard · townland · Fermanagh · 1785–1926
A church was built at Ballinamallard around 1785, with over £1,147 spent on rebuilding it before 1864. A new burial ground for the parish was consecrated on 5 June 1926.
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Magheracros8=" the plain of the Cross "; was a Chapelry in Derryvullen in 1492 and before 1609 (Ann. Hib. i.,42 and Inq. Ult. 1609). In 1622 " the Church standeth but not repayred within " (JR. V. ) The value of the R. & V. in 1634 was 30 (R. V. ) See also Reeves in &>c. in Belmore's 'Two Ulster Manors, p. 351. The Church at Ballinamallard was built circa 1785, 1,147 11s. 4d. was spent on rebuilding the Church before 1864. New Burial Ground was consecrated for the Parish 5th June, 1926.
The Pariah Registers since 1800 are in Parochial Custody (1840-6 missing, supposed to have been contained in a notebook of Rev. T. I. Ovenden's which was in possession of the Parish Clerk and lost. )
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Consecration of Belleek Parochial Hall
near Belleek · parish · Fermanagh · 1909
In 1909, the Parochial Hall in Belleek was consecrated as a Chapel of Ease, along with an adjoining burial ground, after being conveyed by Rev. Edward R. Parr.
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Belleek (Bel Leict) 08 rupia "the ford mouth of the Flagstone." "So called from the flat-surfaced rock in the ford, which when the water decreases in summer, appears as level as a marble floor." (O'Donovan's Four Masters, v. 134). It is well known for its beautiful pottery. The parish was formed out of Templecarne by Order in Council, 1791 (L.M., v. 177) Church built 1788, Glebe House 1826 {Rep. of 1836). Belleek Schoolhouse, lie. for Public Worship as the Parish Church was inconvenient for some of the parishioners, being 4 miles' distant, 23 Nov., 1875 (D.R.) On Mar. 24, 1909, the Parochial Hall, Belleek, was consecrated as a Chapel of Ease, and a burial ground adjoining was also consecrated. Rev. Edward R. Parr, M.A. Rector of Morley, Norfolk, had conveyed the building and ground to the R.C.B. for the Church of Ireland.
Baptism and Marriage Registers from 1819 are in the Rector's custody with notes by Rev J. B. Tuthill, and "Rewards offered " for Lawless Persons. Also Vestry Minutes from 1822 of the Communion Plate a Chalice and Paten are inscribed " Presented by Mrs. Moore to Belleek Parish Church, 1884."
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Donaghmoyne church ruinous and tithes levied in 1622
Donaghmoyne · townland · Monaghan · 1622
In 1622 the parish was appropriate to the Abbey of St. John Ardee, with Lord Moore and Ambrose Aphugh levying the rectorial tithes. The church was ruinous, with no glebe house nor glebe. The vicarage was then valued at £20.
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(A.F.M .) About the year 1190-1200 Richard Pepard, Baron of Ardee, built a castle here on the Bishop's lands and was cursed by the bishop and is said to have become a leper (Beg. of CJogher B. Mus. Add. Msa. 4789). Roger Pepard in 1207 endowed the Abbey of St. John's, of Ardee, with the Church lands and advowson of Donaghmoine. The R. was granted to Primate Dowdall on Mar. 21, 1653 (Morrin i., 315). In 1622 (R. V. ) it was appropriate to the Abbey of St. John Ardee, and Lord Moore and Ambrose Aphugh levied the Rectorial tithes. The Vicarage was then value for 20, the Church was ruinous, no glebe house nor glebe. Primate Bramhall seems to have purchased part of the Rectorial tithes for the use of the parish (Lambeth Mse.) The Old Ohurch was rebuilt in 1641. Present Church built 1827 (Rep. of 1836) contains a font, and an altar or marble removed from the old Church. There was an old Church in the T.L. of Kilmurry marked in the Survey of 1691 as the " T(empel) of Kilmore." The Communion Plate has the following inscriptions : Silver Flagon " The humble offering of Mrs. Priscilla Armatage for the use of the parish of Donemaine." Silver Cup " The humble offering of Elizabeth Warren for ye use of ye Parish Church of Donaghmain, 1729." Silver Paten " Deo uni Trino et Sacris in usum Parochii de Donemaine hanc Patinam D.D.D. Praenobilis Thomas Vicecomes Weymouth, Anno Aec; 1756." Silver Cup and paten for use of the sick, latter inscribed " The gift of Anna Maria Burgh of the Parish of Donamoiiie, 1766."
Vestry Book begins 1822.
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Finner church built by Ecclesiastical Commissioners
Finner · townland · Fermanagh
A church was built at Finner before 1865 by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners at a cost of 2,150 17s. 5d. The communion plate includes a paten inscribed 'Finner Church, 1859,' and parish registers date from 1816.
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Inishmacsaint Parish in 1864 (DM.). There was a Chapel of Ease here in 1600 (Ult, Inq.) A Church was built before 1865 by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners afc a cost of 2,150 17s. 5d. (Sep. of 1865).
A New Church and a new Burial ground site conveyed to the R.C.B. by Thomas Connolly were cons, on Sep. 5, 1887 (DM.) Several faculties for exhumation ab Finner were issued from tho DM. before 1886, and one on 30 July, 1890.
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John Crozier Hudson's parish appointments in Clogher
Muckno · parish · Monaghan · 1895–1905
John Crozier Hudson served as Curate of Templecarne (1876–8), Vicar of Donagh (1878–92), Curate-in-charge of Errigle Shanco (1889), and Rector of Muckno (1895–1905). He died without issue on 20 September 1905.
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1895. John Crozier Hudson (Jun.), was then appointed, but there is no record of his collation in the D.R., and he Was not installed until 7 July, 1900, mand. for insta. is dated 30 June, 1900. He Was 2nd son of John Crozier H., Chanc. of Clogher (q.v.) , T.C.D. B.A. and Div. Test 1874, M.A., B.D. & D.D. 1891, ord. D. 1876, Derry ; P. 1877, Armagh ; C. Templecarne 1876-8, V. Donagh 1878-92 and C.-in-charge Errigle Shanco 1889, R. Drumcheeran, 1892-5, R. Muckno 1895-1905, m. 17 Oct., 1878, Jane Elizabeth, dau. of Rev. Walter Young, R. of Templecarne, and d. s.p. 20 Sep. 1905. His Wid. d. 19 Sep., 1921.
1906. William Edward Fleming, coll Jan. 13, insta. Jan. 17 (D.R.} uniting again in his person the Rectory of Kilskeery with the Preb., b. at Aghoboys Parish of Kilmore, Co. Mon., ed. at Diocesan Sch., Monaghan and T.C.D., Abp. King's Pri. (2) 1867, B.A. (Resp.) and Div. Test, (i), DoWnes Pri., Written Comp. Pri. (i) and Eccl. Hist. Pri. (2) 1868, M.A. 1873, ord. D. 1868, P. 1869, Armagh ; C. Clogher 1868, C. Holy Trin. Burton-on-Trent 1875-7* R. Currin 1877-81, R. Kilskeery from 1881-23, Canon of Clogher and Exam. Chapl from 1906-23, retired on superannuation 1923, m. at St. Mary's, Wellington, Staffs., Feb. 23, 1881, Susanna Margaret, 3rd dau. of Thomas Fosbrooke Salt, of Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, and had issue Rev. Wm. Edwin Charlton, M.A., T.C.D. (See Curates Kilskeery). He d. Dec. 3, 1926, at Kilskeery Rectory, bur. at Kilskeery.
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Land grant for Boho glebe
near Boho · parish · Fermanagh · 1632
Robert Creighton, rector of Boho, received a grant of land for a glebe in 1632.
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1631/2. Robert Creighton, " Rector of Boghagh," gets a grant of land for a Glebe, 29 Feb., 1631/2 (Morrin iii., 593).
1633. Norman Lindesay is R. ; value 26, coll. 20 Nov., 1633, ord. D. & P. Cashel 19 Dec., 1623 (R.V. 1634), was R. Derrybruske in 1629.
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Mary Mayne's marriage to Lieutenant Patterson of Faugher
Faugher · townland · Fermanagh · 1809–1837
Mary Mayne, sister of curate Joseph Mayne, married James Patterson of Faugher in Devenish Parish. Patterson served as a Lieutenant in the Enniskillen Volunteers and died in 1837 aged 78.
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1772. Joseph Mayne appears up to 1796 (V.B.), ent. T.C.D. Nov. 1, 1765, ed. by Dr. Dunkin. No further particulars, but J.M., M.A., was ord. P. 1771, Kilmore. His sister Mary, m. Jas. Patterson, of Faugher, Devenish Par., Lieut., Enniskillen Volunteers, 1809, and d. 1837, aged 78.
1784-91. William Porteus (V.B. and Vestry B.) See Boho.
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Morris Richard Davies buried in Aghavea, 1919
Aghavea · townland · Fermanagh · 1901–1919
Morris Richard Davies, instituted as rector of Aghavea in 1901, died suddenly without issue on 30 January 1919 and was buried in Aghavea. He had previously served as rector of Lack from 1895 to 1901.
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1901. Morris Richard Davies, inst. Sep. 30 (D.R.), ed. at St. Aidan's Coll., ord. D< 1885 (Down), P. 1890 (Kilmore), 0. Templecarne 1885-91, B. Templecarne 1891-5, B. Lack 1895-1901, d. s.p. suddenly 30 Jan., 1919, bur. in Aghavea.
1919. Robert Warrington, inst. April 13 (D.R.), b. Jan. 8, 1870, at Aughaward, Co. 'Longford, son of Bobert W.; ed. at Dio. Theol. Coll., Montreal, 1894, ord. D. 1896 (Montreal), P. 1897 (Moos)j Inc. Chapleau Ontario 1896-8, I. Portage du Port P. Q., Canada 1898-1901, 0. S. Paul, Sheffield 1901-2, B. Donacavey or Fintona 1902-19, m. in May, 1897, and has issue, 4 sons and 2 daus.
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Reorganization of Galloon parish lands for Chancellorship
Galloon · townland · Fermanagh · 1804
In 1804, by Act of Council, the parishes of Killeevan and Currin, which had formed the corps of the Chancellorship under the name of Galloon, were disappropriated. A new corps called R. & V. Galloon was created, comprising the island of Galloon, the site of the ancient parish church, and townland portions from Drumkrin and Drummully.
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1804. John Benjamin Story, coll and insta. Aug. 3 (D.R.) On 17 Jan., 1804, by Act of Council, the parishes of Killeevan and Currin, which under the name of Galloon, had formed the corps of the Chancellorship, were disappropriated and separated therefrom, and in lieu thereof a corps was appropriated to it called the R. & V. Galloon, consisting of the island of Galloon, the site of the parish church of the ancient corps of the dignity, and other portions or denominations of townlands belonging to the parish of Drumkrin, together with a portion of the parish of Drummully (D.R.) Dr. Story res. the Chanc. on Mar. 6, 1806, in order to give effect to this arrangement, and was again coll. to it on the same day (D.R.) He was s. of Benj. S., of Corick, Co. Tyrone (and was grandson of Thos. S., of Corick who wa^s elder brother of Joseph S., Bp. of Kilmore), b. in WickloW. ed. by Dr. Murray, ent. T.C.D. July 3, 1780, aged 16, Sch. 1784, B.A. 1786, M.A. 1789, B.D. and D.D. 1804. He was C. Clogher and P.C. Fivemiletown from i796-(l8c>4 ?), m. in 1790 Jane, dau. of Alexr. Young, of Coolkeiragb, Co. Derry, by Catherine, dau. of Richard Hassard, of Gardenhill, and d. 24 March, 1844 (his wid. d. 18 June, 1851) having had by her 3 sons and 7 daus., viz. (i) Rev, John Benj. (Junr.), see Fivemiletown ; (2) Alexander, d. unm. ; (3) Rev. William see Aghabog ; and (i) Catherine ; (2) Anne, m. 12 Oct., 1818, Rev. Win. Lodge, R. of Killybegs, and d. 27 Sep., 1881, leaving issue ; (3) Elizabeth, m. 4 July, 1828, Richard Stewart Twigg, M.D., of Clogher, and had issue ; (4) Jane, d. unm. 21 Oct. 1860 ; (5) Letitia ; (6) Frances Thomasina m. 23. Aug., 1831, Ven. J. A. Russell see Archdeacons ; (7) Maria Elizabeth, d. unm. at Rostrevor, 1 April, 1859. (See SWanzy's Family of Hassard, pp. 32-5). In the 1836 Report of Comrs. of Eccl. Revenue we read " The Incumbent, being Chief Surrogate or Official Principal of the diocese does not reside within the benefice, but in his own house at Corick, near the Cathedral of Clogher."
1844. Hency Tottenham, coll. May 9 (D.R.) res. in 1847 for the Preb. Dofcacavey (01 Findonagh) q.v.
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Richardson as justice of the peace and rector in Belturbet
Belturbet · town · Cavan · 1709–1747
John Richardson held the rectory of Annagh in Belturbet from 1709 until his death in 1747, and also served as a justice of the peace for Co. Cavan. His son Henry practiced medicine in Belturbet.
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1705. John Richardson, coll. April 27 (D.R.) He Was son of William Richardson, gen., b. in Co. Tyrone, ed. by Mr. John Morris, ent. T.C.D. July 27, 1683, aged 14, Sch. 1686, B.A. 1688. He Was R. Denyloran, Co. Tyrone, 1694-1709 (see Armagh Clergy, p. 212) and res. this Preb. for the R. Annagh (Belturbet) in the Diocese of Kilmore, which he held from 1709-47 (D.R., Armagh and Kilmore). Swift in his Jour, to Stella, Mar. 6, 1710/11, says of him " I presented a parson of the Bishop of Clogher's, one Richardson, to the Duke of Ormond to-day ; he is translating prayers and sermons into Irish, and has a project about instructing the Irish in the Protestant religion," and again on May 16, 1711 " (Walked) to-day with one Parson Richardson who came to see me, on his going to Ireland." His predecessor Browne (see Kilskeery Prebs.) had been engaged in the Work that he continued. Swift's friendship seems to have been useful to him, as it gained him Ormond's patronage. The Duke appointed him as chaplain, and in 1731 he Was made Dean of Kilmacduagh, which he held With R. Annagh till his death on Sep. 9, 1747, aged 78 (see Coxe's Mag., Sep. 1747, p. 396). He Was a J.P. for Co. Cavan. He Was m. and had issue, a son, James, b. near Dungannon, ed. by Mr. Brogan, at Belturbet, ent. T.C.D. May 18, 1721, aged 17, Sch. 1724, B.A. 1725, M.A. 1737, Who Was evidently the J.R., R. & V. Magherafelt, 1738-71 (whose dau., Mary, 1759, m. Daniel Stanford, Attorney at Law, Dublin). Rev. Canon H. B. Swanzy, M.A., tells me John R. had also Henry, M.D., of Belturbet (MX. 4 Dec., 1747) father of Major John, of Summerhill.
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Samuel Bayly, vicar of Drumsnatt and Kilmore, died at Kilmore 1784
Kilmore · parish · Monaghan · 1784
Samuel Bayly held Drumsnatt and Kilmore until his death. He married Elizabeth Towers of St. Andrew's Parish, Dublin, and had issue including a son Samuel born in County Monaghan. He died at Kilmore, County Monaghan, in 1784.
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1764. Samuel Bayly, coll. June 26 (D.R.), son of John B., " gen." b. in Co. Kilkenny, ed. by .Dr. Ford, ent; T.O.D. Deo. 13, 1745, aged 18, B. A. 1760 ; held Drumsnatt and Kilmore until his death ; m. JEliz. Towers, of St. Andrew's Parish, Dublin (M.L. Oct. 13,1766) and had issue, including a son Samuel, b. in Co. Mon., ed. by Dr. Trench, ent. T.C.D. Mar. 24, 1787, aged 16, and an only dau. Eliz., who m. in 1788, Humphrey Evatt, of Mb. Louise. He d. at Kilmore, Go. Mon., 1784 (Dub. Evg. Post, 9 Oct., 1784), and his P. Will was proved in 1784.
1784. James Hastings (Jun.), coll. Oct. 9 (D.R.) ; res. in 1792 for Drummully, q.v. 1792. Robert Montgomery, coll. June 26 (D.R.) res. in 1793 for Monaghan, q.v.
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State of Magheracross church in 1622
Magheracross · townland · Fermanagh · 1622
In 1622, the church at Magheracross was standing but internally unrepaired. The parish, whose name means 'the plain of the Cross', was originally a chapelry in Derryvullen.
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Magheracros8=" the plain of the Cross "; was a Chapelry in Derryvullen in 1492 and before 1609 (Ann. Hib. i.,42 and Inq. Ult. 1609). In 1622 " the Church standeth but not repayred within " (JR. V. ) The value of the R. & V. in 1634 was 30 (R. V. ) See also Reeves in &>c. in Belmore's 'Two Ulster Manors, p. 351. The Church at Ballinamallard was built circa 1785, 1,147 11s. 4d. was spent on rebuilding the Church before 1864. New Burial Ground was consecrated for the Parish 5th June, 1926.
The Pariah Registers since 1800 are in Parochial Custody (1840-6 missing, supposed to have been contained in a notebook of Rev. T. I. Ovenden's which was in possession of the Parish Clerk and lost. )
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Trory parish created from Devenish, 1778
Trory · townland · Fermanagh · 1778–1788
On 18 September 1778, the new church and parish of Trory was formally taken out of Devenish under the name of 'the Parish or Chaplry of St. Michael's, Trory.' The church was consecrated on 13 August 1788.
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Trory Parish was originally a part of Devenish and there was a Chapel of Ease here before 1768, but " there was alternate Service only. It is ( I quote from a Parl. Return of 1777) contemplated to rebuild the Chapel, which is a very mean one and for the See to give a Glebe out of the Archdall lease." The Church was rebuilt at a cost of 300, raised by assessment on the parish. It is described by Lewis (Top. Diet. ) as a very plain building. On 18 Sep., 1778, the new Church and Parish of Trory was taken out of
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William Poulter Mackesy, curate of Killeevan, born in Waterford
Waterford · city · Waterford · 1832–1843
William Poulter Mackesy, son of Dr. Thomas Mackesy, was born in Waterford and educated by Dr. Brough before entering Trinity College Dublin in 1832 aged 16. He served as curate of Killeevan from 1841 to 1843 before holding curacies in England and becoming Rector of Dunkitt (Ossory) in 1864.
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1841. ^William Poulter Maokesy, son of Dr. Thomas M., b. in Waterford, ed. by Dr. Brough, ent. T.C.D. Nov. 5, 1832, aged 16, B.A. 1838, M.A. 1841, ord, D. (Limerick) 1841, P. (Bipon) 1844, was C. Killeevan 1841-3, held afterwards Curacies in England and was B. Dunkitt (Ossory) 1864-71, commuted and compounded, and became V. EastHaddon, Peterborough, 1871.
1842. John Whlttaker, res. C. for Drum Currin (Ir. Ecc. Jour.) See Tempo.
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1766 Census of Galloon parish religious demographics
Galloon · townland · Fermanagh · 1766–1776
The 1766 Census recorded 480 Protestants and 876 Roman Catholics in the parish of Galloon. In 1776 there were 200 communicants across Galloon and several attached parishes including Killeevan, Aghaboy, Currin, and Ematris.
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In the 1766 Census there were 480 Protestants and 876 Roman Catholics in the parish, and in 1776 there were 200 Communicants in the parish (including Killeevan, Aghaboy, Currin and JBmatris), (Parl. Met.)
On Jan. 17, 1804, the parishes of Ki I lee van and Currin, which under the name of Galloon had formed the Corps of the Chancellorship, were disappropriated and separated therefrom and in lieu thereof a Corps was appropriated, called the R. & V. Galloon, consisting of the island of Galloon, the site of the Parish Church of the ancient Corps of said dignity and other portions or denominations of townlands belonging to the parish of Drumkrin, together with a portion of the parish of Drummully (DM.)
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Aghabog parish records destroyed in Record Office
Aghabog · townland · Monaghan · 1799–1877
The parish records of Aghabog dating from 1799 to 1877 were held in the Public Record Office and were totally lost when that office was destroyed.
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Aghabog = Softfi eld. The -Parish seems originally to have been in the Plebs. of Dartrey, and in Killeevan, and was formed by Order in Council dated Sept. 24, 1707. (See Shirley p. 333). The old Church was built in 1775 (R$p. of 1836). A new Church having been built in 1775, was consecrated on 24 May, 1875 (DM.) The Records of the Parish from 1799-1877 were in the Public Record Office when it was destroyed, and like all other Parish and Diocesan Records that were there, have been totally lost (except see Innishmacsaint and Tyholland).
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Albert R. Pym memorial on Muckno alms dish
Muckno · parish · Monaghan · 1897
An alms dish in Muckno Church bears an inscription in memory of Albert R. Pym, J.P., who was born 10 June 1859, married 17 December 1895, died 14 August 1897, and served as Churchwarden from 1893 to 1897.
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The Parish Registers from 1810 are in Parochial custody, also Vestry Books from 1802. Of the Communion Plate a Flagon is inscribed " Ohristus Pascha Nostrum immolatus est." A Chalice " Calicem Salutaris Acoipiam et nomen Domini mvocabo'," and a credence Plate " Agnus Dei qui tollis peecata mundi da nobis tuam paeera." An Alms Dish " God loveth a cheerful giver. To the Glory of God and in Memory of Albert R. Pym, J.P., born 10th June, 1859, married 17th Dec., 1895, died 14 August, 1897, Churchwarden, 1893-97." Tkere is also an old copper Collecting Plate with handle.
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Birth of Rev. William Edward Fleming at Aghabog
Aghabog · townland · Monaghan · 1847
Rev. William Edward Fleming, who later united the Rectory of Kilskeery with the Prebendary, was born in the parish of Kilmore at Aghaboys (Aghabog) in County Monaghan.
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1906. William Edward Fleming, coll Jan. 13, insta. Jan. 17 (D.R.} uniting again in his person the Rectory of Kilskeery with the Preb., b. at Aghoboys Parish of Kilmore, Co. Mon., ed. at Diocesan Sch., Monaghan and T.C.D., Abp. King's Pri. (2) 1867, B.A. (Resp.) and Div. Test, (i), DoWnes Pri., Written Comp. Pri. (i) and Eccl. Hist. Pri. (2) 1868, M.A. 1873, ord. D. 1868, P. 1869, Armagh ; C. Clogher 1868, C. Holy Trin. Burton-on-Trent 1875-7* R. Currin 1877-81, R. Kilskeery from 1881-23, Canon of Clogher and Exam. Chapl from 1906-23, retired on superannuation 1923, m. at St. Mary's, Wellington, Staffs., Feb. 23, 1881, Susanna Margaret, 3rd dau. of Thomas Fosbrooke Salt, of Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, and had issue Rev. Wm. Edwin Charlton, M.A., T.C.D. (See Curates Kilskeery). He d. Dec. 3, 1926, at Kilskeery Rectory, bur. at Kilskeery.
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Bishop Garnett memorial tablets in Clogher Cathedral
near Clogher · town · Tyrone · 1782
Marble tablets in Clogher Cathedral commemorate Bishop John Garnett, who presided over the diocese for more than twenty years, and his wife Dorothea, youngest daughter of Sir Thomas Molyneux. Dorothea died on 18th May 1770, aged 52, after a two years' lingering illness.
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He m. Dorothea, youngest dau. of Sir Thos. Molyneux, Bart., and had issue. His son John became Dean of Exeter. The Bp. d. in Dublin on March i, 1782, aged 73. The following inscriptions appear on marble tablets in Clogher Cathedral :
(i) " Memoriae Sacrum
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Cahill O'Treasy pardoned at Enniskillen
near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1591
In 1591, a priest named Cahill O'Treasy of Enniskillen was included in a pardon. The entry provides a people-place association for this clerical figure during the Elizabethan era.
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1591. Cahllf O'Treaoy [O'Treassa] of Ineskillen, priest ia pardoned (JPi Efaz., 6602),
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Carrickmacross Church Ruinous in 1622 Visitation
Carrickmacross · town · Monaghan · 1622
The 1622 visitation recorded that the vicar of Carrickmacross was a reformed Irish priest, non-resident, with the vicarage valued at 10 marks. The church was ruinous, with no glebe house or glebe land.
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1622. M'Donnell is V. " a reformed Irish priest, non-resident, value of V. 10, Church
ruinons, no [glebe] house, nor gleab " (B.V. 1622)
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Chapel of Ease and glebe house built at Lisnaskea
near Lisnaskea · town · Fermanagh · 1814–1863
A Chapel of Ease was erected at Lisnaskea about 1814 at a cost of £319 4s. 7d., and £500 was spent on a glebe house in 1829. Lisnaskea remained a district curacy within Aghalurcher until it was made a perpetual curacy in 1863.
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Lisnaskea^" the fort of the hawthorn tree or bush," so called from the celebrated tree called Sceath-gabhra, under which the Chief of the Maguires used to be inaugurated. A Chapel of Ease was built here about 1814, at the cost of 319 4s. 7d. (Rep. of 1826).
In 1829 500 was expended on the erection of a Glebe House. The Parish remained a District Curacy in Aghalurcher until 3 Dec., 1863, when it was created a Perpetual Curacy (D.R.) The Church was rebuilt c, 1852-65 by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners at a cost of 2,699 (Rep. of 1865). A Tablet in Lisnaskea Church states that Rev. John Flanagan procured its rebuilding. A New Parochial Hall was built in 1912 at a total cost of 1,100 of which Miss Selina Stewart contributed 750 and her sister, Emily, 100. The Parish Registers from 1804 are in Parochial Custody. Vestry Books date from 1870.
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Disunion of Magheracross from Kilskeery prebend
near Kilskeery · parish · Tyrone · 1766
In 1766, Thomas Hastings was collated to Kilskeery only, as Magheracross had been disunited from it by Order in Council. He was collated again to the Prebend on May 3 and subscribed the Roll.
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1766. Thomas Hastings, coll. April 6 (D.R.) to Kilskeery only, Magheracross having been disunited by Order in Council. Hastings seems to have res. very soon for he Was coll. again to the Preb. on May 3, when he subscribed the Roll (D.R.). Ent. T.C.D. July 15, 1750, "aged 17," B.A. 1755, LL.B. 1756, LL.D. 1765. Was V. Gen. of Clogher 1765, Preb. Donacavey 1764-6, Prec. St. Pats., Dub., 1781-5, Archd. of Dub. 1785-94; ? m. (i) the wid. of Joseph Wright, of Golagh (Pub. Reg. Aug. 25~Sep I, 1764) ; ? m. (2) Mary, dau. of Rev. Samuel Madden (known as " Premium Madden"); d. in Dublin Feb. 19, 1794, "aged 69," (sic), bur. in S. Peter's, Dub. Cotton (ii, 132) gives the inscription on his tomb, erected by his widow.
1794. Hugh Nevin, coll. July i (D.R.), exchanged in Nov. 1801 with John Stack for R. Derryvullen (q.v.)
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Elizabeth Hawkshaw's tombstone at Tydavnet
near Tedavnet · population centre · Monaghan · 1787
Elizabeth, wife of Rev. John Hawkshaw (Rector of Tydavnet 1762–1792) and daughter of Rev. Samuel Madden D.D., died 18 March 1787 aged 80, and is commemorated by a tombstone at Tydavnet. This is a physical memorial linking a named person to the parish.
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1762. John Hawkshaw, coll. Nov. 10 (F.F.) He was the son of Joshua H., " gen." b. in Dublin, ed. there by Dr. Lloyd, ent. T.G.D. Feb. 25, 1729/30, aged 15, B.A. 1734, M.A. 1737, was V. Clontibret 1739-40, R. Monaghan 1740-59, R. Dromore 1759-62 ; m. Elizabeth,dau. of Rev. Samuel Madden, D.D., she d. 18 March, 1787, aged 80 (Tombstone in Tydavnet). He had issue, including Rev. {Robert, who held Prebs. in Glonfert and was also Preb. Taghmon (Ferns) 1785-1813 ob., Rev. Samuel, Preb. of Tyholland q.v., Rev. Richard, R. Fahan 1794-1813, and R. Termpnamongan 1813-25 ob., George, ent.T.O.D. Nov., 1773, aged 16, b. in Co. Mon.', ed. by Mr. Murray. He d. in 1792, when his P. Will was proved. He was C. Clogher in 1738.
1793. Howard St. Qeorge, coll. R. & V. Tedonagh (sic), Feb. 1 (D.R.). He waa 6th son of Rev. Arthur St. G. (see Chancellors), b. 1744, ed. at Kilkenny College under Dr. Hewetson 1755-9, ent. T.C.D. June 19, 1759, aged about 16, B.A. 1764, M.A. 1767, B.D. and D.D. 1779, as LL.D. was ord. D. 22 July, 1764 (S.R.), ord. P. 21 Sep., 1766 (Oss. S.R.) ; was R. Magheraculmoney 1767-93, R. Drumgoon (Kilmore) 1770-92, R. Drumcheeran 1793-1801, purchased the estate of Kilrush, Co. Kilkenny, m. (M.L., Dec. 8, 1767) Mary, dau. of Edward Lucas, of Castleshane, and had issue (1) Arthur John, of Kilrush, m. and had issue, d. 1853 ; (2) Rev. Henry Lucas, R. of Dromore, q.v. ;
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Inishmacsaint old church in inconvenient place
Inishmacsaint · townland · Fermanagh · 1622
In 1622, rector John Barker, a resident preacher, reported that the old church at Inishmacsaint stood in an inconvenient place. He had built a glebe house for himself and enjoyed three tates of land.
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1622. John Barker, M.A., " a preacher "is R. and resident, " the old Church standeth in an inconvenient place ; a [glebe] house built by himself, 3 tates enjoyed, the 4th destined for Mr . Arohdall " (S. V.)
1628. Archibald Erskine.adm. R. Dec. 1, John Hume, Patron, value 120 (B.V. 1634). He got a grant of glebe here Feb. 29, 1 631-2 (Marvin in., 593) . See Prebs. Devenish .
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James Johnson settled as minister at Lisnaskea
near Lisnaskea · town · Fermanagh · 1655
James Johnson was settled as minister at Lisnaskea in Aghalurcher parish on 1 December 1655 at £60 per annum. He had reportedly already been serving there in an unsalaried capacity before his official appointment.
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1655. James Johnson (or Johnston), was settled there as Minister, ab 60, on Dec. 1, 1655, and it is said " he has been there before this unsalaried." (ib, pp. 11, 66.)
1661. Jarnes Johnston, who had intruded Into the B., and was ejected for Nonconformity in 1661 (Reid ii., 269). See Appendix Corrections and Additions.
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Joseph Story of Corick, rector of Monaghan
Corick · townland · Tyrone · 1773–1784
Joseph Story, collated Rector of Monaghan in 1773, was the second son of Thomas Story of Corick, Clogher, Co. Tyrone. He died in 1784; his daughter married William Noble of Summerhill, Co. Fermanagh.
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1773. Joseph Story, coll. June 18 (D.R.), 2nd son of Thomas S., of Corick, Clogher, Co. Tyrone, b. 1711,, was M.A. of Edinburgh, when ord. D. at Clogher 4 Sep., 1733 (Grant Book). He was Preb. of Whitechurch, Ferns, 1760-8 ; Preb. Tyholland 1768-72, V. Killany 1772-3. Cotton (Fasti, Vol. v.) states, in error, that he was son of Ven. Joseph S., Archd. of Kilmore. This was another of the same name (see Armagh Clergy, p. 226). B.L.Q. says also, in error, that he d. s.p., but the Will of Mrs. Elizabeth Noble, wid. of Wm. Noble, of Summerhill, Co. Ferm. (3rd son of Brabazon N., of Donaghmoine, H. Sheriff, 1764), dated 7th July, 1801, proved 10 Nov. 1820, states that the Will of her late father Rev. Joseph Story was dated 24 March, 1783, and the Marr.Sett. of Mrs. Noble clearly states that her father was "Rector of Monaghan." It is dated 31 March, 1777 ; she wag then wid. of John Mulholland (who was son of John M., of Conaghy, H. Sheriff, Co. Mon., 1733), High Sheriff Co. Mon., 1766, Oapt. Monaghan Militia, whom she hadm. in 1774, who d. c.1776. Rev. J. S. d. in 1784 (Dub. Evg. Mail, 18 Sep., 1784.) 1784. Joseph Warren, coll, Sep. 13 (DM.) He was son of Rev. Stafford W., was b. in Co. Mon., ed. by Dr. Folds, ent. T.C.D. Oct. 27> 1738, aged 16, Sch. 1742, B.A. 1743, M.A. 1.746, was R. Baldungan (Dublin) 1759-[84?], Preb. Tyholland 1777-84 ; m (1) in 1752, Sarah, dau. of Thomas Lucas by Hon. Alicia Blayney, dau* of William, 6th Lord Blayney ; m. (2) Dorothea Loftus (M.L. 9 Oct., 1788), d. 24 April, 1793 (D.R.) P. Will proved 1793. He was C. Donaghmoine 1747, and V. Clontibret 1767-77.
1793. Robert Montgomery, coll. July 3 (D.R.), 3rd son of Alexr. M., of Ballyleok, ent.
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Killany parish united to Carrickmacross
Carrickmacross · town · Monaghan · 1923
In 1923 Killany parish was formally joined to Carrickmacross, consolidating two neighbouring Church of Ireland parishes into one union. This administrative change was noted under Thomas Stewart Watson's incumbency.
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1914. Thomas Stewart Watson, inst. Mar. iD.R.), T.C.D. B.A. (Jon. Mod. Hist. and Pol. Sci.) 1886, Div. Test. 1887, ord. D. 1887, Kilmore for Clogher, P. 1888 Clogher, 0. Boho 1887-91, R. Clogh 1891-1903, R. & V. Clontibret 1903-14, m. and' has issue. Killany parish was joined to Carrickmacross in 1923. He became Preb. Donacavey in July, 1927. See also Clontibret.
Curates.
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New church and burial ground at Finner
Finner · townland · Fermanagh · 1887
Thomas Connolly conveyed a new church and burial ground site at Finner to the Representative Church Body. The consecration took place on September 5, 1887.
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A New Church and a new Burial ground site conveyed to the R.C.B. by Thomas Connolly were cons, on Sep. 5, 1887 (DM.) Several faculties for exhumation ab Finner were issued from tho DM. before 1886, and one on 30 July, 1890.
The Registers from 1816 are in Parochial Custody. Of tho Communion Plate a Paten is inscribed " Finner Church, 1859."
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