The families of French of Belturbet and Nixon of Fermanagh, and their descendants

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1. Memorial tablet to Archdeacon Huson in Wexford Church

   Wexford · town · Wexford · 1777

   The Ven. Charles Huson, Archdeacon of Ferns (1767–77) and Rector of St. Patrick's, Wexford, died in April 1777. A tablet commemorating his memory was placed in Wexford Church, and his will was proved in the diocese of Ferns.

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   the Ven. Charles Huson, Archdeacon of Ferns 1767-77, and Rector of St. Patrick's, Wexford, who entered T.C.D. 3 March, 1728, son of Benjamin Huson. The Archdeacon d. April, 1777, and a tablet to his memory is in Wexford Church. His will, dated 13 June, 1766, was proved in Ferns diocese 6 June, 1777. His widow, who went to live first at Artramont, Wexford, with her half-brother, R. Le Hunte, M.P., and afterwards at Belvedere, with her sister, was buried at Wexford 13 Feb., 1784.

   2. Mary Britton.

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   Wexford holds a memorial to Charles Huson, Archdeacon of Ferns from 1767 to 1777 and Rector of St. Patrick's. He entered Trinity College Dublin on 3 March 1728, son of Benjamin Huson. He died in April 1777, and a tablet to his memory is in Wexford Church. His will, dated 13 June 1766, was proved in Ferns diocese 6 June 1777. His widow lived at Artramont with her half-brother Le Hunte, then at Belvedere with her sister, and was buried at Wexford 13 February 1784.

2. Rev. Sherrard, Vicar of Rynagh, Banagher, King's Co.

   Banagher · town · Offaly · 1889–1891

   The Rev. James Jackson Sherrard, B.D., served as Vicar of Rynagh, Banagher, King's Co. He married Marianne Erskine in 1889 and had issue including sons Henry Erskine and James Francis Sherrard.

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   (1.) Mariarme Erskine, m. 2 Jan., 1889, the Rev. James Jackson Sherrard, B.D., Vicar of Rynagh, Banagher, King's Co., youngest son of the Rev. William Sherrard, B.A., Rector of Castlelyons, Co. Cork, and Rural Dean, by Matilda Barker, dau. of John Jackson of Liverpool, and widow of Agmondisham Vesey Colclough, of Newtownbarry, Co. Wexford. Issue : —

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   In Banagher, the Reverend James Jackson Sherrard was Vicar of Rynagh. He married Marianne Erskine on 2 January 1889. He was youngest son of the Reverend William Sherrard, Rector of Castlelyons, County Cork, and Rural Dean, by Matilda Barker, daughter of John Jackson of Liverpool. They had issue including sons Henry Erskine and James Francis Sherrard.

3. Stewart Blacker of Carrickblacker, Dean of Leighlin

   near Carrickblacker · site · Armagh

   The Very Rev. Stewart Blacker is identified as being of Carrick-Blacker, Co. Armagh, and served as Dean of Leighlin. His daughter Letitia married George Studdert and was grandmother of Rev. George Studdert, Rector of Ardee.

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   (3.) Caroline Amelia Priestley, m. 8 Oct., 1861, the Rev. George Studdert, M.A., Rector of Ardee, Co. Louth, son of George Studdert, by Letitia, dau. of the Very Rev. Stewart Blacker, of Carrick- Blacker, Co. Armagh, Dean of Leighlin. Mrs. Studdert d. 19 March, 1897, and her husband d. 14 April, 1897, having had one child, who d. young.

   (4.) Helen Elizabeth Priestley, d. at sea, Jan., 1827.

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   Somewhere about Carrickblacker lived the Very Reverend Stewart Blacker, Dean of Leighlin. His daughter Letitia married George Studdert, and they had a son, the Reverend George Studdert, Rector of Ardee in County Louth. He married Caroline Amelia Priestley on the 8th of October, 1861. Their one child died young. Caroline died on the 19th of March, 1897, and her husband died on the 14th of April that same year.

4. Rev. George Studdert, Rector of Ardee

   Ardee · town · Louth · 1861–1897

   Rev. George Studdert, M.A., served as Rector of Ardee, Co. Louth. He married Caroline Amelia Priestley in 1861 and died 14 April 1897, his wife having predeceased him by less than a month.

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   (3.) Caroline Amelia Priestley, m. 8 Oct., 1861, the Rev. George Studdert, M.A., Rector of Ardee, Co. Louth, son of George Studdert, by Letitia, dau. of the Very Rev. Stewart Blacker, of Carrick- Blacker, Co. Armagh, Dean of Leighlin. Mrs. Studdert d. 19 March, 1897, and her husband d. 14 April, 1897, having had one child, who d. young.

   (4.) Helen Elizabeth Priestley, d. at sea, Jan., 1827.

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   Ardee was the parish of the Reverend George Studdert, M.A., its rector. He was the son of George Studdert and Letitia, daughter of the Very Reverend Stewart Blacker, Dean of Leighlin. He married Caroline Amelia Priestley on 8 October 1861. She died on 19 March 1897, and he followed less than a month later, on 14 April 1897. They had one child, who died young.

5. Death of Mary Nixon at Church-hill, Clonard

   Clonard · town · Meath · 1828

   Mary Nixon, wife of Rev. Brinsley Nixon of Belturbet, died at Church-hill, Clonard, Co. Meath, in May 1828. She was a daughter of Edward Hartigan and had married Rev. Nixon at St. Ann's, Dublin, in October 1780.

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   THE REV. BRINSLEY NIXON, M.A., of Belturbet, Rector of Painstown, Co. Meath, 1794-1823, and of Ardagh, Co. Cork, 1789-1823, appointed J.P., Co. Cavan, 7 July, 1781, entered Trinity College, Dublin, 1 Nov., 1766, Scholar, 1769 ; B.A., 1771 ; M.A., 1776 ; ordained Deacon at Kilmore, 25 April, 1774, sometime Chaplain to St. Stephen's Hospital, Dublin, to Brinsley, 2nd Earl of Lanesborough, and to the 103rd Regt. (half-pay, '1783-4). Mr. Nixon m. at St. Ann's, Dublin, 1 Oct., 1780, Mary, dau. of Edward Hartigau, and by her, who d. at Church-hill,

   * Inforniatiou from Lieut. -Colonel G. H. Johnston, Kilmore. Co. Aimagh.

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   Clonard is the town you are passing through. At Church-hill here, in May 1828, Mary Nixon died. She was the wife of the Reverend Brinsley Nixon of Belturbet, and the daughter of Edward Hartigan. They had married at St. Ann's in Dublin on 1 October 1780. Her husband was Rector of Painstown in County Meath from 1794 to 1823, and had served as chaplain to the Earl of Lanesborough and to the 103rd Regiment.

6. Hickson family of Fermoyle, Co. Kerry

   Fermoyle · townland · Kerry · 1841–1884

   Robert Conway Hickson of Fermoyle, Co. Kerry, served as J.P. and High Sheriff of Co. Kerry in 1855. Multiple generations of the Hickson family were associated with Fermoyle as Justices of the Peace for Co. Kerry through the nineteenth century.

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   Jane O'Hara, m. 20 April, 1841, Robert Conway Hickson, of Fermoyle, Co. Kerry, J. P., High Sheriff, Co. Kerry, 1855, and d. 10 March, 1889, having had by him, who d. 4 Nov., 1878, issue :—

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   Somewhere around here, Robert Conway Hickson of Fermoyle married Jane O'Hara on 20 April 1841. He served as Justice of the Peace and High Sheriff of Kerry in 1855. Jane died on 10 March 1889, Robert on 4 November 1878, and they left children behind.

7. Isaac Wood Slemmon's death at school in Ardee

   Ardee · town · Louth · 1838

   Isaac Wood Slemmon, son of Rev. Isaac Wood Slemmon (Curate of Down), died at school in Ardee on 31 May 1838, aged 9.

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   (2.) Isaac Wood Slemmon, d. at school at Ardee, 31 May,

   1838, aged 9. She m. 2nd, 8 Dec, 1835, Humphrys Jones, J.P., Co. Monaghan, jure uxoris of Carrickaderry, and d. 7 April, 1861, leaving by him, who d. 11 May, 1869, five daus. : —

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   The town of Ardee is where Isaac Wood Slemmon died at school on 31 May 1838. He was 9 years old, the son of the Reverend Isaac Wood Slemmon, Curate of Down. A child sent away to learn, and never brought home.

8. Mowlds family burials at Donnybrook

   Donnybrook · parish · Dublin · 1787–1788

   Henrietta, Susanna, and Charlotte Mowlds, children of John Mowlds of Churchtown, Co. Dublin, and his wife Susanna Hawker, were buried at Donnybrook. Susanna Mowlds died 19 February 1788 aged 46, and John Mowlds died 4 March 1787.

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   (2.) Susanna Hawker, m. John Mowlds, of Churchtown, Co. Dublin, and d. 19 Feb., 1788, aged 46, having had by him, who d. 4 March, 1787, with other issue, of whom Henrietta, Susanna, and Charlotte are buned at Donnybrook, a dau. : —

   Anne Elizabeth Mowlds, d. 28 April, 1842, aged 78.

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   Donnybrook parish holds the graves of the Mowlds children. Henrietta, Susanna, and Charlotte were buried here, the daughters of John Mowlds of Churchtown and his wife Susanna Hawker. John died on the 4th of March 1787. Susanna died on the 19th of February 1788, aged 46. They also had a daughter, Anne Elizabeth Mowlds, who died on the 28th of April 1842, aged 78.

9. Nixon marriages and baptisms at Enniskillen, early 1700s

   near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1701–1703

   William Nixon married Anne, sister of James Corry of Carrowmacmea, at Enniskillen on 22 April 1701. Their sons John and Andrew were baptised at Enniskillen in February 1702 and March 1703 respectively, establishing an early Protestant settler family presence in the town.

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   A William Nixon m. at Enniskillen, 22 April, 1701, Anne, sister of James Corry, of Carrowmacmea, Co. Fermanagh, (see Lord Belmore's History of the Family of Corry of Castlecoole), and had two sons, (1) John Nixon, bapt. at Enniskillen, 12 Feb., 1702. (2) Andrew Nixon, bapt. there 26 March, 1703. This may have been Andrew Nixon of Tullyharney, diocese of Clogher, who in his will dated 7 March, and proved

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   Enniskillen in Fermanagh holds a quiet family record from the early 1700s. On 22 April 1701 William Nixon married Anne, sister of James Corry of Carrowmacmea, in this town. Their son John was baptised here on 12 February 1702, and a second son, Andrew, on 26 March 1703. These baptisms mark an early Protestant settler family putting down roots in Enniskillen.

10. Property succession at Stewartstown

    Stewartstown · village · Tyrone · 1901

    Ellen Murray Little of Stewartstown died unmarried in 1901 and was succeeded in her property by her niece. This indicates a property holding in the Stewartstown area passing through the female line.

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    1. Ellen Murray Little, of Stewartstown, d. unm. 11 Dec, 1901, and was s. in her property by her niece, see p. 162.

    The youngest son of Samuel Kyle and Martha Wright was : —

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    The village of Stewartstown in Tyrone. In 1901, Ellen Murray Little, of Stewartstown, died unmarried on the 11th of December. Her property passed not to a son or husband but to her niece. A holding in this place, carried through the female line.

11. Rev. Henry Pigott, Rector of Dunsandle, Loughrea

    Dunsandle · townland · Galway

    Rev. Henry Pigott served as Rector of Dunsandle, Loughrea, Co. Galway. He married Frances, daughter of Samuel Benton of Co. Sligo, and died before 15 March 1797.

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    THE REV. HENRY PIGOTT, Rector of Dunsaudle, Loughrea, Co. Galway, m. Frances, dau. of Samuel Benton, of Co. Sligo, and d. before 15 March, 1797, having had three sons and three daughters : — I. WiUiam Pigott, Capt. 84th Regt., 18 Aug., 1808, Capt. ir army

    ♦John Curtis of Mount Hanover, m. Feb.. 1744, Martha, dau. of Thomas Towers of Archerstown. Co. Meath, (Burke's Landed Oeiitry, 1846." Towers of Bushy Park,") His will, dated 29 Sept, 1771, was proved 27 July, 1775, A settlement had lately been made on his son Thomas Curtis. His other sons were Richard (inherited Mount Hanover), Robert (got Rasteen, Co. Meath), and William, (got Jamestown Queen's Co.).

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    Somewhere around here was the parish of Reverend Henry Pigott, Rector of Dunsandle, Loughrea, County Galway. He married Frances, daughter of Samuel Benton of County Sligo, and they had three sons and three daughters. Henry Pigott died before 15 March 1797. Their eldest son, William Pigott, became a captain in the 84th Regiment on 18 August 1808. The record names no further details of the other children, and nothing more of Henry's own life beyond his marriage, his children, and the date by which he was gone.

12. Shooting accident at Rossfad

    Rossfad · townland · Fermanagh

    Humphrey Ovenden was killed by a shooting accident at Rossfad, Co. Fermanagh. He was the son of Catherine Nixon's second marriage to Charles Ovenden, M.D., of Enniskillen.

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    1. Humphrey Ovenden, killed by a shooting accident at

    Rossfad, Co. Fermanagh, unm.

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    Somewhere close to Rossfad, Humphrey Ovenden was killed by a shooting accident. He was the son of Catherine Nixon's second marriage, to Charles Ovenden, a doctor from Enniskillen. He never married. That is all that is recorded of him.

13. Swanzy Vault at Clontibret

    Clontibret · townland · Monaghan · 1830

    Frances Nixon, who lived with her sister Mrs. Swanzy from 1765 until 1822, died at Maytone, Co. Armagh, and was buried in the Swanzy family vault at Clontibret in 1830.

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    L ANNE, m. settlements ^ 10 Oct., 1765, Henry Swanzy, of Avelreagh, and Harrymount, Co. Monaghan, and d. 4 Feb., 1822, having had ten children, for whom and their descendants, see pp. 99-127. IT. Frances Nixon, who lived from 1765 with her sister Mrs. Swanzy** imtil 1822. She d. unm. at Maytone, Co. Armagh, the residence of her niece, Mrs. Mather, and was buried in the Swanzy vault at Clontibret, 22 Oct., 1830, aged 80. Will dated 11 Feb., 1822.

    IIL Barbara Nixon, m. 8 Dec, 1778, Isaiah Corry, of Ballytrain, Co. Monaghan, uncle of Colonel Thomas Charles Stewart Corry, of Rockcorry Castle, M.P. for Co. Monaghan, and son of the Rev. John Corry, J.P., of Fairfield, Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan. Mr. Corry's will, dated 16 Dec. 1811, was proved 28 April, 1820, executors his nephews James Swanzy and Henry Swanzy, also Arthur Irwin and Barbara Corry. Mrs.

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    Somewhere around here lies the Swanzy vault at Clontibret. Frances Nixon lived with her sister, Mrs. Swanzy, from 1765 until 1822. Her sister had married Henry Swanzy of Avelreagh and Harrymount in County Monaghan, and they had ten children. Frances never married. She died at Maytone in County Armagh, the home of her niece, Mrs. Mather, and was buried in the family vault on 22 October 1830, aged 80. Her will was dated 11 February 1822.

14. Thomas Nixon of Co. Cavan, Gentleman, administration 1702

    Cavan · town · Cavan · 1702

    Administration of the goods of Thomas Nixon, lately of County Cavan, Gentleman, was granted on 6 May 1702 to Henry Gwyllym, his principal creditor and administrator. This entry indicates Thomas Nixon was a landed gentleman in County Cavan who died with debts.

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    1702, 6 May, admon. in goods of Thomas Nixon, lately of Co. Cavan, Gent., granted to Henry Gwyllym, his principal creditor and administrator,

    1705, 4 June, William Nixon, of Duigians, in the par. of Granard, and Rebecca McCawly of the par. of Abbylarah.

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    Near Cavan, in 1702, Thomas Nixon, a gentleman of the county, died leaving debts. On 6 May that year, administration of his goods was granted to Henry Gwyllym, his principal creditor. That is all the record holds: a landed man gone, and the man he owed settling what remained.

15. Colclough family of Newtownbarry, Co. Wexford

    Newtownbarry · townland · Wexford

    Agmondisham Vesey Colclough of Newtownbarry, Co. Wexford, was the first husband of Matilda Barker, who later married the Rev. William Sherrard, Rector of Castlelyons, Co. Cork.

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    (1.) Mariarme Erskine, m. 2 Jan., 1889, the Rev. James Jackson Sherrard, B.D., Vicar of Rynagh, Banagher, King's Co., youngest son of the Rev. William Sherrard, B.A., Rector of Castlelyons, Co. Cork, and Rural Dean, by Matilda Barker, dau. of John Jackson of Liverpool, and widow of Agmondisham Vesey Colclough, of Newtownbarry, Co. Wexford. Issue : —

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16. Knipe family baptisms and burials at Belturbet

    Belturbet · town · Cavan · 1819–1878

    Multiple children of George Marshall Knipe and Jane Nixon were baptised at Belturbet between 1819 and 1836, including George Marshall Knipe baptised 12 September 1819. Samuel Nixon Knipe later died at Belturbet in 1878.

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    I. George Marshall Knipe, Major 89th Regt. and Adj. Carlow Rifles, bapt. at Belturbet, 12 Sept., 1819, m. 1847 Jessie Maria, dau. of Simon Howard, of Carlisle, and d. 3 Jan., 1876. II. WiUiam Nixon Knipe, bapt. 22 Aug., 1820, buried 13 Sept., 1820.

    III. William Sneyd Knipe, buried 6 May, 1835, aged 10.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 14

17. Thomas Drought of Droughtville, King's Co.

    Droughtville · townland · Offaly

    Thomas Drought of Droughtville, King's Co., married Frances Maria, daughter of Colonel the Hon. Thomas Wallen, President of the Council of Jamaica. His daughter Jane Armstrong married William Pigott, Captain of the 84th Regiment.

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    5 Nov., 1807, b. 1780, m. 1804, Jane Armstrong, elder dau. of Thomas Drought, of Droughtville, King's Co., by Frances Maria, dau. of Colonel the Hon. Thomas Wallen, President of the Council of Jamaica, and d. 19 Feb., 1852, aged 72, buried at Loughrea, leaving by her, who d. 1818, four children : —

    1. Henry Pigott, bapt. at Loughrea 1805, went to America.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 5

18. Thomas Nixon of Kingstown and Nixon Hall lineage

    Kingstown · townland · Fermanagh

    Thomas Nixon of Kingstown, Co. Fermanagh, was a son of George Nixon of Granshagh. He became the ancestor of the Nixons of Nixon Hall and Nixon Lodge, as well as the Swanzy and Enery families.

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    III. THOMAS NIXON, of Kingstown, Co. Fermanagh, ancestor of

    the Nixons of Nixon Hall and Nixon Lodge, and the Swanzy and Enery families, see Chapters V., VI. and VII., pp. 66-137.

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19. Andrew Nixon of Cavan and the Brinsley Nixon branch

    Cavan · town · Cavan

    Rev. Andrew Nixon, Prebendary of Errew, was probably the father of Andrew Nixon of Cavan, who became the ancestor of the Brinsley Nixon branch of the family.

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    IV. ANDREW NIXON, (Rev.) M.A., Prebendary of Errew, probably

    father of Andrew Nixon, of Cavan, ancestor of the Brinsley Nixon branch, see Chapter VIII., pp. 138-150.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 13

20. Ballyhemock (Annesgrove), Co. Cork — Grove family seat

    Annesgrove · townland · Cork

    Ballyhemock, later known as Annesgrove in Co. Cork, was the seat of the Grove family. Alexander Grove and his son Ion Grove were associated with the estate, which connected to the Blennerhasset and Mansergh families through marriage.

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    II. Martha Fanning, m. 29 May, 1762, § Blennerhasset Grove, of Dublin, one of the Sheriff's Peers, 5th son of Ion Grove, of Ballyhemock (now Annesgrove), Co. Cork, (by Arabella, dau. of Robert Blennerhasset) eldest son of Alexander Grove, of Ballyhemock, by Dorothy, younger dau. of James Mansergh,

    * Same Chancery Bill.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 4

21. Christ Church Cork and Kilbrogan canonry under Rev. Harley

    Cork · city · Cork · 1862–1902

    The Rev. Christopher Burkitt Harley served as Canon of Kilbrogan and Rector of Christ Church, Cork. He married Rosa Swanzy in 1862 and died in 1902.

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    (2.) Rosa Swanzy, m. 8 July, 1862, the Rev. Christopher Burkitt Harley, M.A., Canon of Kilbrogan and Rector of Christ Church, Cork, son of the Rev. John Harley, B.A., Prebendary and Rector of Taghmon, diocese of Ferns, and d. 20 March, 1899, having had by him, who d. 19 Aug., 1902, issue : —

    i. Hugh Swanzy Harley, 6. April, 1867, d. 23 Aug., 1868.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 18

22. Drowning in Drumlane Lake

    Drumlane Lough · lake or lakes · Cavan · 1846

    Thomas Nixon, a member of the Nixon family of Belturbet, drowned while bathing in Drumlane Lake on 15 June 1846.

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    2. Thomas Nixon, drowned while bathing in Drumlane Lake,

    15 June, 1846.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 17

23. Family burying-place at Edgeworthstown, 1753

    Edgeworthstown · town · Longford · 1753

    Robert Nixon of Cranleybeg, by will dated 27 February 1753, directed that he be buried in the family burying-place at Edgeworthstown. This indicates an established Nixon family burial ground at Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.

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    11. Robert Nixon, of Cranleybeg (tenant to his brother John), d., will dated 27 Feb., 1753, proved in diocese of Ardagh 23 Jan., 1754, left directions that he should be buried in the family burying- place at Edgeworthstown. By Mary, his wife, he had issue : —

    1. John Nixon, of Cranleybeg, tenant to his uncle, b. after 1732, under age in 1753, living 1776,§

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 29

24. French children baptised at St. Audoen's Church, Dublin

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1715–1725

    Several children of Humphrey French were baptised at St. Audoen's Church in Dublin between 1715 and 1725, including Richard, Robert, Mathew, George, and Letitia. This establishes the family's connection to one of Dublin's oldest parish churches.

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    I. Richard French, bapt. at St. Audoen's, Dublin, 15 Sept., 1718, d. V. p. imder age.f

    11. Robert French, bapt. at same 14 Aug., 1719, petitioned the Corporation of Dublin to be appointed one of the overseers and directors of the Pipe Water works, because he was left destitute, and had a wife and five children. He got the position 5 June, 1753. He d. Dec. 1759 (" In Barrack Street, Mr. French, overseer of the pipe- water," Public Gazetteer, Dec. 11, 1759) and his widow Letitia petitioned for a pension for her helpless family. The Corporation ordered on 18 April, 1760, that she should receive £20 per ann. during the City's pleasure, and give up to Sedborough Mayne the house she occupied within one month after her child should be born. No trace has been discovered of his children or descendants.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 3

25. George Warburton's burial at Kentstown Churchyard

    Kentstown · townland · Meath · 1726–1731

    George Warburton, LL.D. and Master in Chancery, directed in his will dated 29 May 1726 (proved 20 Feb 1731) that he be buried in Kentstown Churchyard, Co. Meath. He had married Hannah Smith of Dromenagh Parish, Co. Fermanagh, and died in 1730.

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    will dated 29 May, 1726, proved 20 Feb., 1731, to be buried in Kentstown Churchyard, Co. Meath. He had two daus. : —

    I. Hannah Warburton, d. before 1740.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 7

26. Nixon family seats: Nixon Hall, Kingstown, Granshagh

    Kingstown · townland · Fermanagh

    The male-line representative of the Nixons of Nixon Hall is traced through Thomas Nixon of Kingstown, Co. Fermanagh, third son of George Nixon of Granshagh. This lineage connects the Montgomery family to the Nixon family's Fermanagh estates.

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    1878, is the present representative, in the male line, of the Nixons of Nixon Hall, descended from Thomas Nixon, of Kingstown, Co. Fermanagh, 3rd son of George Nixon, of Granshagh.

    Internet Archive familiesoffrench00byuswan, Chapter 16

27. Rev. Josiah Erskine, Rector of Knockbride, Co. Cavan

    Knockbride · townland · Cavan · 1813–1819

    Rev. Josiah Erskine served as Rector of Knockbride, Co. Cavan from 1813 to 1819, and as Vicar of Denn from 1812 to 1813. He married Marianne Swanzy in 1799 and died 1 Feb. 1819.

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    II. Marianne Swanzy, ni. 1799, the Rev. Josiah Erskine, B.A., Rector of Knockbride, Co. Cavan, 1813-19, and Vicar of Denn, 1812-13, eldest son of Robert Erskine, of Cavan, by Elizabeth, dau. of Josiah Parr, of Cavan. (For account of the Erskine family see Appendix X, p. 187.) She d. 5 July, 1852, aged 74, having had by him, who d. 1 Feb. 1819, five sons and four daus. : —

    1. Robert Erskine, of Erskine House, Cavan, J.P., Co. Cavan,

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28. The Yews, Newry: residence of the Erskine family

    near Newry · town · Down · 1816–1908

    James Francis Erskine, J.P. for Cos. Armagh and Down, lived at The Yews, Newry. His son Robert Erskine also resided there and served as C.P.S.

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    5. James Francis Erskine, of the Yews, Newry, J.P. Cos.

    Armagh and Down, h. 1816, m. 1st, 5 April, 1848, Elizabeth Jane, second dau. of John Hartley, of Ballyfallon, Co. Meath (by Jane, dau. of John Rothwell, of Cannonstown, Co. Meath, by Catherine, sister of Lieut. -General Sir Jeffrey Prendergast), grandson of John Martley, of Ballyfallon, by Clementina, dau. of the Rev. Robert Meares, son of Lewis Meares, of Meares Court, *Co. Westmeath. Mrs. Erskine d. 6 July, 1883, and her husband m. 2nd, 9 Nov. 1886, his cousin Emily, dau. of John Wilson, (see p. 127). She d.s.f. 13 Dec, 1906. By his first marriage he had issue at his death, 2 Feb., 1908 : —

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29. Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim, and the Hamilton-Shaw marriage

    Ballygalley · townland · Antrim

    A Hamilton daughter married Henry Shaw of Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim, connecting the Dunnemana Hamilton family to that castle. The marriage is listed among the daughters of John Hamilton of Dunnemana.

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    2. Hamilton, m. Henry Shaw, of Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim.

    3. Isabel Hamilton, m. Christopher Fleming, dc jure 19th Lord Slane (title attainted two generations before) whose will dated 13 June, 1771, was proved 9 June, 1777 (G. E. C. Complete Peerage).

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30. Ballyronan House, Co. Derry, seat of the Ash Gaussen family

    near Ballyronan · village · Derry · 1893–1908

    Arthur David Ash Gaussen of Ballyronan House, County Derry, served as J.P. and High Sheriff of County Derry in 1901. He married Letitia Frances Donaldson in 1893 and was a barrister-at-law.

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    i. Letitia Frances Donaldson, m. 8 Nov., 1893, Arthur David Ash Gaussen, of Ballyronan House, Co. Derry, J.P., High Sheriff, Co. Derry, 1901, Barrister-at-law, only son of William Ash Gaussen, of Ballyronan, and has had issue : —

    1. William Ash Gaussen, h. 24 Aug., 1894.

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31. Brady family of Johnstown, Co. Fermanagh

    Cornaclare or Johnstown · townland · Fermanagh · 1865–1892

    William Brady of Johnstown, Co. Fermanagh, served as High Sheriff of Co. Fermanagh in 1892. His father John Brady, J.P., D.L., also of Johnstown, held the same office in 1865 and was High Sheriff of Co. Monaghan in 1873.

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    (1.) Annie Erskine, m. 5 July, 1871, William Brady, of Johnstown, Co. Fermanagh, and Studley, Rostrevor, Co. Down, High Sheriff Co. Fermanagh, 1892, son of John Brady, J. P., D.L., of Johnstown, High

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32. Dr. Archibald Erskine of Sandys Place, Newry

    near Newry · town · Down · 1844–1891

    Archibald Erskine, M.D., resided at Sandys Place, Newry. He married his cousin Anne Elizabeth Wilson in 1844 and died in 1881; his widow died in 1891.

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    .3. Archibald Erskine, M.D., of Sandys Place, Newry, b. 180(5, m. 8 May, 1844, his cousin Anne Elizabeth, eldest dau. of John Wilson, of Newry, by Anne, youngest dau. of Henry Swanzy, and Anne Nixon, his wife, (see p. 1 27). Dr. Erskine d. 7 Nov., 1881, and his widow d. 4 June, 1891, leaving issue : —

    (1.) William Erskine, Barrister-at-law, Siz. and Sch. T.C.D., B.A. (Senior Moderator) 1867, b. 25 May, 1845, d. unm., 2 Feb., 1901.

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33. George Nixon of Redmills buried at Castleknock

    Castleknock · townland · Dublin · 1761–1826

    George Nixon of Redmills, Chapelizod, and of Queen's Co., merchant, married Mary Desbrisay in 1761 and was buried at Castleknock. His wife died at Chapelizod in December 1826 aged 88.

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    II. George Nixon, of Redmills, Chapelizod, and of Queen's Co., merchant, m. 24 Dec, 1761, Mary, dau. of Capt. Theophiliis Desbrisay, and was buried at Castleknock, having had by her, who d. at Chapelizod, Dec, 1826, aged 88, with other

    issue : — *

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34. Henry Swanzy, Rector of Castlemagner and Ballyclough, Co. Cork

    Castlemagner · townland · Cork · 1865–1906

    The Rev. Henry Swanzy served as Rector of the parishes of Castlemagner and Ballyclough in County Cork. He was born in 1841, graduated from Trinity College Dublin, and died in April 1906.

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    (3.) Henry Swanzy (Rev.) Rector of Castlemagner and Ballyclough, Co. Cork, B.A,, T.C.D., 1865, M.A., 1868, 6. 19 Dec, 1841, m. 22 Feb., 1872, Margaret Frances, only dau. of the Rev. Samuel Bell Leonard, M.A., of Rushy Park, Co. Kerry, and Bellspark, Co. Tipperary, Rector of DromtarrifE, diocese of Ardfert, by Anne, dau. of Arthur Chute, son of Francis Chute, of Chute Hall, Co. Kerry, by Ruth, dau. of Sir Riggs Falkiner, Bart., of Annemount, Co. Cork. Mr. Swanzy f d.

    • For particulars of this family see The Family of Hassard, by the Rev. H. B. Swanzy, Dublin, Messrs. Thorn & Co., printed for i>rivate circulation, 1903.

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35. Humphrys Jones, J.P. of Carrickaderry, Co. Monaghan

    Carrickaderry · townland · Monaghan · 1835–1869

    Humphrys Jones became J.P. of Co. Monaghan and held Carrickaderry jure uxoris (by right of his wife Elizabeth Swanzy). He died 11 May 1869.

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    1838, aged 9. She m. 2nd, 8 Dec, 1835, Humphrys Jones, J.P., Co. Monaghan, jure uxoris of Carrickaderry, and d. 7 April, 1861, leaving by him, who d. 11 May, 1869, five daus. : —

    (1.) Frances Elizabeth Jones.

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36. John Nixon of Lossett, Co. Cavan marriage licence 1712

    Lisball · townland · Cavan · 1712

    The Clogher Grant Book records a marriage licence dated 5 November 1712 for John Nixon of Lossett, County Cavan, and Elizabeth Nicholl of the parish of Clones (Clownish), County Fermanagh. This links the Nixon family to the townland of Lossett in County Cavan.

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    1712, 5 Nov., John Nixon, of Lossett, Co. Cavan, and Elizabeth Nicholl, of the par. of Clownish, Co. Fermanagh, (Clones).

    1713^ 17 Dec, Edward Nixon, of the par. of Cleenish, and Hellen Cathcart of the par. of Devenish.

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37. L'Estrange family of Kevinsfort, Co. Sligo

    Kevinsfort · street · Sligo · 1901

    Henry George L'Estrange, youngest son of Christopher Carleton L'Estrange of Kevinsfort, Co. Sligo, married Evelyn Mary Wynne in 1901.

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    ii, Evelyn Mary Wynne, m. 24 July, 1901, Henry George L'Estrange, youngest son of Christopher Carleton L'Estrange, of Kevinsfort, Co. Sligo, and has : —

    1. Stella Muriel L'Estrange.

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38. Margaret Nixon of Killeshandra marries Thomas Armstrong 1705

    Killashandra · town · Cavan · 1705

    The Kilmore Grant Book records a marriage licence on 25 June 1705 for Thomas Armstrong of the parish of Carrigallen and Margaret Nixon of the parish of Killeshandra. She was probably the daughter of George Nixon of Drumwhillian, linking the Nixon family to both Killeshandra and Drumwhillian.

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    1705, 25 June, Thomas Armstrong, of the par. of Carrigallen, and Margaret Nixon, of the par. of Killeshandra, (probably dau. of George Nixon, of Drumwhillian, see p. 182).

    1716, 16 July, John Nixon, of par. of Clownish, Co. Monaghan, and Susan Bodly, of par. of Belturbet, Co. Cavan.

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39. Marianne French married at Dunshaughlin

    Dunshaughlin · town · Meath · 1737

    Marianne French, daughter of Rev. Mathew French, married the Rev. Andrew Nixon of Nixon Lodge, Co. Cavan, at Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, by licence dated 10 March 1737. She died 15 March 1775 leaving numerous descendants.

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    I. Marianne French, m. at Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, by licence dated 10 March, 1737, the Rev. Andrew Nixon, B.A., of Nixon Lodge, Co. Cavan, Vicar of Ahamplish, dio. Elphin. Her portrait faces p. 83, and one of her dresses is still preserv^ed. She d. 15 March, 1775, leaving numerous descendants, in the families of Nixon, Grattan, Swanzy, Erskine, etc., for whom see pp. 83-127, inclusive.

    II. JOANNA, of whom immediately.

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40. Rector of Garrycloyne parish

    Garrycloyne · townland · Cork

    Rev. William Stopford, LL.D., served as Rector of Garrycloyne, Co. Cork. He was the father of Anna Catherine Elizabeth Hunt and grandfather of James Stopford Hunt of Ballymagooly House, Mallow.

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    (1.) George Alfred Lewis, B.A., M.B., &. I Feb., 1851, d. s. p., 24 Dec. 1889, at Lyttleton, New Zealand, being survived by his second wife, Lily, dau. of Aaron Ayres. She m. 2nd, 1900. Thomas Bunting. (2.) Henry Swanzy Lewis, d. 26 Feb., 1874, aged 17. (3.) John Evans Lewis, b. 24 Sept., 1859. (1.) Rosa Jane Lewis, m. 29 Aug., 1877, James Stopford Hunt, of Ballymagooly, House, Mallow, Co. Cork, son of James Hunt, of Danesfort, Mallow, by Anna Catherine Elizabeth, dau. of the Rev. William Stopford, LL.D., Rector of Garrycloyne, Co. Cork, grandson of the Right Rev. James Stopford, D.D., Bishop of Cloyne, by Anne, sister of James Stopford, 1st Earl of Courtown. John Swanzy, Governor of Accra, Gold Coast, Africa, and Member of the Council of the Gold Coast, d. unm. 22 Oct., 1807. His last public act was to stop slave-trading among the British. The details are given as follows in Eighteen Years on the Gold Coast, by Brodie Cruickshank, London, 1853, Vol. L, p. 84 : Numbers of the natives " were carried to Cape Coast, parcelled out into lots for the governor and members of council, and sold to the slave-ships. ... We are pleased to have it to add, that there was one of the members of council who indignantly refused to participate in such iniquitous gains. Mr. John Swanzy was governor of Accra at this time. As soon as he heard of the proceedings of the governor and his colleagues, he rose from a sick-bed, and went to Cape Coast by canoe. Although suffering from a mortal illness, which soon afterwards terminated in death, he hastened to prevent, if

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41. Rev. Robert Butt's incumbency in Stranorlar

    near Stranorlar · town · Donegal

    The Reverend Robert Butt served as the Incumbent of Stranorlar in County Donegal. He was the father of the famous Irish politician Isaac Butt.

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    Barrister-at-law, J.P. Co. Cork, M.A., LL.D., T.C.D. Whately Professor of Political Economy at the University of Dublin, 1836-41, M.P. for Harwich, 1852, for Youghal 1852-65, and for Limerick from 1871, only son of the Rev. Robert Butt, B.A., Incumbent of Stranorlar, Co. Donegal, by Berkeley, dau. of the Rev. J. Cox, of Dovish. Mr. Butt, who was the well-known politician,* d. 5 May, 1879, and his widow d. 30 April, 1897, in her 89th year, having had issue :—

    (1.) Robert Butt, Lieut. R.A., afterwards Barrister-atlaw, h. 9 Nov., 1837, d. unm. 27 May, 1896.

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42. The Ball family of Youghal

    Youghal · town · Cork

    The Ball family were prominent residents of Youghal, County Cork. Robert Ball served as a Justice of the Peace in the town, and his descendants connected to the Butt and Green families of the area.

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    t Bob Stawell Ball was son of Robert Ball, of Youghal, J.P. (by Mary, dau. of Bent Croker), who was son of Henry Ball, of Youghal, by Ruth, sister of Jonas Stawell, of Kilbrittain, Co. Cork, M.P. for Kinsale, 1745-60, and youngest dau. of Jonas Stawell, of Kilkearns, Madame and Kilbrittain. by Katharine Honner his third wife.

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43. William Nixon of Duigians, Granard, marries 1705

    Granard · townland · Longford · 1705

    The Kilmore Grant Book records a marriage licence on 4 June 1705 for William Nixon of Duigians in the parish of Granard and Rebecca McCawly of the parish of Abbeylara. This links the Nixon family to the townland of Duigians in the parish of Granard.

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    1705, 4 June, William Nixon, of Duigians, in the par. of Granard, and Rebecca McCawly of the par. of Abbylarah.

    1705, 25 June, Thomas Armstrong, of the par. of Carrigallen, and Margaret Nixon, of the par. of Killeshandra, (probably dau. of George Nixon, of Drumwhillian, see p. 182).

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44. George Nixon of Lurgan Lodge

    Lurgan · townland · Cavan · 1785

    George Nixon of Lurgan Lodge, Co. Cavan, held the office of High Sheriff for Co. Fermanagh in 1785.

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    IV. GEORGE, of Lurgan Lodge, Co. Cavan, High Sheriff, Co.

    Fermanagh, 1785, for whose marriages and descendants, see p. 96.

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45. Thomas Nixon of Dunbar House, Enniskillen

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1802–1814

    Thomas Nixon lived at Dunbar House in Enniskillen and married Jemima, daughter of George Alcock, Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1786, on 13 October 1802. He died on 14 October 1814.

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    VI. Thomas Nixon, of Dunbar House, Enniskillen, m. 13 Oct., 1802,

    Jemima, dau. of George Alcock, aforesaid, Lord Mayor of

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46. William Curry of Buncrana, Co. Donegal

    Buncrana · town · Donegal

    William Curry of Buncrana, Co. Donegal, died unmarried on 5 September 1858. He was the son of Joseph Curry and grandson of Elizabeth Nixon.

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    (2.) William Curry, of Buncrana, Co. Donegal, d. unm. 5 Sept., 1858.

    (1.) Elizabeth Wilhelmina Nixon Curry, d. unm., 7 Sept., 1894.

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47. Achill incumbent in Tuam diocese

    near Achill · parish · Mayo · 1895

    The Rev. Thomas Boland served as Incumbent of Achill in the diocese of Tuam. He married Charlotte Elizabeth Moore on 4 June 1895.

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    (6.) Charlotte Elizabeth Moore, m. 4 June, 1895, the Rev. Thomas Boland, Incumbent of Achill, diocese of Tuam.

    (7.) Susan Helen Alexandrina Moore.

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48. Ballymagooly House, Mallow

    Ballymagooly · townland · Cork · 1877

    James Stopford Hunt was described as of Ballymagooly House, Mallow, Co. Cork. He married Rosa Jane Lewis in 1877, connecting the Lewis and Stopford families at this residence near Mallow.

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    (1.) George Alfred Lewis, B.A., M.B., &. I Feb., 1851, d. s. p., 24 Dec. 1889, at Lyttleton, New Zealand, being survived by his second wife, Lily, dau. of Aaron Ayres. She m. 2nd, 1900. Thomas Bunting. (2.) Henry Swanzy Lewis, d. 26 Feb., 1874, aged 17. (3.) John Evans Lewis, b. 24 Sept., 1859. (1.) Rosa Jane Lewis, m. 29 Aug., 1877, James Stopford Hunt, of Ballymagooly, House, Mallow, Co. Cork, son of James Hunt, of Danesfort, Mallow, by Anna Catherine Elizabeth, dau. of the Rev. William Stopford, LL.D., Rector of Garrycloyne, Co. Cork, grandson of the Right Rev. James Stopford, D.D., Bishop of Cloyne, by Anne, sister of James Stopford, 1st Earl of Courtown. John Swanzy, Governor of Accra, Gold Coast, Africa, and Member of the Council of the Gold Coast, d. unm. 22 Oct., 1807. His last public act was to stop slave-trading among the British. The details are given as follows in Eighteen Years on the Gold Coast, by Brodie Cruickshank, London, 1853, Vol. L, p. 84 : Numbers of the natives " were carried to Cape Coast, parcelled out into lots for the governor and members of council, and sold to the slave-ships. ... We are pleased to have it to add, that there was one of the members of council who indignantly refused to participate in such iniquitous gains. Mr. John Swanzy was governor of Accra at this time. As soon as he heard of the proceedings of the governor and his colleagues, he rose from a sick-bed, and went to Cape Coast by canoe. Although suffering from a mortal illness, which soon afterwards terminated in death, he hastened to prevent, if

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49. Baptism of George Nixon at Drumlane

    Drumlane · townland · Cavan · 1820

    George Nixon, another member of the Nixon family, was baptised at Drumlane on 9 July 1820. This connects the family to the local parish church.

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    4. George Nixon, bapt. at Drumlane, 9 July, 1820.

    5. WiUiam Nixon, 6. 29 April, 1823, d. young.

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50. Charles Nixon of Tully, Killasher, Co. Cavan, died by 1721

    Tully · townland · Cavan · 1721

    Administration of the goods of Charles Nixon, late of Tully in the parish of Killasher, County Cavan, was granted on 3 October 1721 to Mary Nixon, his widow. This establishes a Nixon household in the townland of Tully in County Cavan in the early eighteenth century.

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    1721, 3 Oct., admon. in goods of Charles Nixon, late of Tully, par. Killasher, Co. Cavan, deceased, granted to Mary Nixon, the widow.

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51. Memorial tablet in Belturbet Church

    Belturbet · town · Cavan · 1776

    A memorial tablet was placed in Belturbet Church by the widow of a man who died in Dominick Street, Dublin, in 1776. The tablet commemorated his memory in his family's parish church in Belturbet.

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    year, and his widow placed a tablet to his memory in Belturbet

    Church. His will was proved 26 April, 1776. Mrs. Bedell

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52. Newberry House, Mallow, residence of Rosa Ormsby Swanzy

    Mallow · town · Cork

    Rosa Ormsby Swanzy lived at Newberry House in Mallow and died unmarried on 16 September 1898. The entry identifies the house as her residence.

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    (3.) Rosa Ormsby Swanzy, of Newberry House, Mallow, d. unm. 16 Sept., 1898.

    (4.) Elizabeth Anne Swanzy, m. 22 May, 1867, her cousin,

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53. Newtown House in Strabane

    near Strabane · town · Tyrone

    Samuel Colquhoun was the resident of Newtown House in Strabane, County Tyrone. His son Thomas, a solicitor, married Elizabeth Butt, the daughter of politician Isaac Butt.

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    (2.) Elizabeth Butt, m. 22 Dec. 1870, Thomas Colquhoun, B.A,, Solicitor, son of Samuel Colquhoun, of Newtown House, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, by Jane, only dau. of Samuel Sproule, of Ramelton, Co. Donegal. He d. s. p. 27 Dec, 1899.

    (3.) Amie Butt.

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54. Nixon family in Clones parochial returns, 1672

    Clones · town · Monaghan · 1672

    The parochial returns of Clones, a parish on the borders of Co. Fermanagh, record the baptism of Margaret, daughter of Thomas and Ellenor Nixon, on 24 August 1672. This is among the earliest documented Nixon family entries for the Clones area.

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    The following occur in the Parochial Returns of Clones, Co. Monaghan, which parish is on the borders of Co. Fermanagh : —

    1672, 24 Aug., Margaret, dau. of Thomas and Ellenor Nixon, bapt.

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55. Portrait of Isaac Butt in the National Portrait Gallery

    Dublin · city · Dublin

    A portrait of the prominent Irish politician Isaac Butt is displayed in the National Portrait Gallery in Dublin. Butt was famously noted in biographical dictionaries and political histories.

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    * For notice of Isaac Butt,, see Dictionary of National Biography, and The Lift of Lord Randolph Churchill, by Winston Churchill, M.P. There is a portrait of Wm in the National Portrait Gallery, Dublin.

    t Bob Stawell Ball was son of Robert Ball, of Youghal, J.P. (by Mary, dau. of Bent Croker), who was son of Henry Ball, of Youghal, by Ruth, sister of Jonas Stawell, of Kilbrittain, Co. Cork, M.P. for Kinsale, 1745-60, and youngest dau. of Jonas Stawell, of Kilkearns, Madame and Kilbrittain. by Katharine Honner his third wife.

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56. Rev. John Pigott, Rector of Loughrea, Co. Galway

    Loughrea · town · Galway

    Rev. John Pigott, MA, was Rector of Loughrea, Co. Galway. He married Deborah French, daughter of Mathew French, junior, of Dublin and Belturbet.

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    IX. Deborah French, m. the Rev. John Pigott, M.A., Rector of Loughrea, Co. Galway. For their children and descendants see pp. 22-25.

    X. Elizabeth French, m. John Curtis.

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57. Samuel Daniel Simpson of Annemount, Keady

    near Keady · town · Armagh · 1820–1835

    Samuel Daniel Simpson resided at Annemount, Keady, and married Jane Kidd on 28 September 1820. He died 15 October 1835, leaving issue including several sons who died unmarried.

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    Samuel Daniel Simpson, of Annemount, Keady, m. 28 Sept., 1820, Jane, eldest dau. of James Kidd, and d. 15 Oct., 1835, haAring had by her, who d. 10 April, 1879, issue : —

    (1.) Daniel Simpson, 6. 16 July, 1821, d. unm.

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58. Nixon baptisms and marriages in Enniskillen parish

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1666–1742

    The Enniskillen parish register records numerous Nixon family baptisms, marriages, and burials from 1666 to 1742, including the marriage of Thomas Nixon and Ellen Nixon in 1668 and the burial of William Nixon in 1697. The entries establish a sustained Nixon presence in Enniskillen over several generations.

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    1668, 21 April, Thomas Nixson and Ellen Nixson, Marry ed,

    1669, 29 Oct., Mary, daughter to Wm. Nixson, Bapt.

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