The Groves, and Lappan : (Monaghan County, Ireland). An account of a pilgrimage thither, in search of the genealogy of the Williams family

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1. John Williams tombstone in Tyholland churchyard; Siege of Londonderry

   Tehallan · parish · Monaghan

   John Williams, born at the Groves in 1653, died there on February 14, 1723, and his tombstone stands in Tyholland churchyard. He participated in the Siege of Londonderry, linking the family to that pivotal event.

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   Son of foregoing, (but may have been a grandson). Born, probably at the Groves, 1653. Died, do, Feb. 14, 1723. His tombstone is in Tyholland church yard. He took part in the Siege of Londonderry. Name of wife, unknown.

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   As you pass through the parish of Tehallan, there is a tombstone in Tyholland churchyard for John Williams. He was born probably at the Groves in 1653 and died there on February 14, 1723. He took part in the Siege of Londonderry. His wife's name is unknown.

2. Last will of John Williams of Lappan, 1795

   Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1795

   John Williams, a farmer at Lappan in the parish of Tyholland, County Monaghan, made his will on 9 March 1795 while sick in body. He bequeathed his farm, dwelling house, cow house, turf bog, livestock, and household goods to his wife Elizabeth, with the estate to revert to his grandson John Williams upon her death.

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   In the name of God, Amen. I, John Williams, of Lappan, parish of Tyhallan, and county of Monaghan, being sick of body but of sound and perfect memory, thanks be to God, and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do publish and declare this my last will and testament, in manner and form following: first, I leave and bequeath unto my wife, Elizabeth Williams, all the farm of land now in my possession, with my dwelling house and cow house, together with two cows and my mare, my chest of drawers, my bed and bed clothes, and my kitchen furniture, with the following bequests — that at her decease the said houses and land shall go and revert unto John Williams, son to my son Mathew Williams of Lappan aforesaid. Also, I leave unto my said wife all the turf bog I now possess. Also, I leave unto my son William Williams all the land belonging to me, occupied by tenants, if he comes home, and the profits, rents of said lands, until he comes, I leave unto my said wife and said grandson John Williams, equal share and share, and if the said William Williams does not come home before my wife's decease, it is my will that the whole profits of said land go to the said John Williams. Also, I leave unto my son Mathew Williams, my desk. Also, f leave unto my son-in-law, Thomas Short, one shilling, sterling. And it is my will that as soon after my decease as convenient, there shall be an inventory taken of the remainder of my goods and chattels and sold by auction by my executors whom I shall hereafter nominate, and the money arising from the sale thereof, my funeral expenses to be paid thereout, and the remains to be divided equally between my two sons-in-law, viz., William Bell and Thomas Armstrong. And I nominate, constitute and appoint John Williams, of Coot Hill, county of Caven, and William Henderson, of Groves, and county of Monaghan, executors of this my last will and testament.

   In witness whereof, I have hereunto put my hand and seal this

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   Somewhere around here, a farmer named John Williams sat down on the 9th of March 1795 to write his last will and testament. He was sick in body but, as he put it, of sound and perfect memory. He lived in Lappan, in the parish of Tyholland, County Monaghan. He began with the words, "In the name of God, Amen," and called to mind the uncertainty of this life. He left everything to his wife, Elizabeth. The farm, the dwelling house, the cow house, two cows, his mare, his chest of drawers, his bed and bedclothes, his kitchen furniture, and all the turf bog he possessed. But when Elizabeth died, the houses and land would go to his grandson, John Williams, the son of his son Mathew Williams, also of Lappan. He had other land, occupied by tenants, and he left that to his son William Williams, if he came home. Until then, the rents and profits would go equally to Elizabeth and to the grandson John. If William never came back before Elizabeth's death, all the profits would go to the grandson. To his son Mathew he left his desk. To his son-in-law Thomas Short he left one shilling, sterling. Everything else, his goods and chattels, was to be inventoried and sold at auction by his executors. The funeral expenses were to be paid from the proceeds, and the remainder divided equally between his two sons-in-law, William Bell and Thomas Armstrong. He named as executors John Williams of Coot Hill, County Cavan, and William Henderson of Groves, County Monaghan.

3. Williams family hat trade at Ballinasloe fairs

   Ballinasloe · town · Galway

   The Williams family, hat manufacturers, traveled to annual fairs at Ballinasloe in Connaught to sell their wares and purchase the best wool. They transported goods by pack-horse with panniers and returned with coin-filled purses, their hats having a strong regional reputation.

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   They were in the habit of going to the annual fairs at Ballinsloe, Connaught, and other places, where the best wool was sold, and selecting their supplies at that time. These fairs were the places where they marketed their wares generally,, for the selling of goods in stores was not at that time so usual as at the present day. The Williamses were accustomed to visit these fairs with a good stock of hats, the products of the past year's work. The usual mode of transportation in vogue then, was by pack-horses. The wares to be sold were packed in panniers. Their fabrics always went off readily, and they returned with their leathern purses stuffed with the yellow coin of the realm. On one occasion, at one of these fairs, a man stepped up to John Williams and said : "Mr. Williams, here is a hat which I bought of you seven years ago. I should like to get another as good as that." Thus, throughout the region in which their operations were carried on, he had a high reputation, and maintained a large and profitable clientele of customers.

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   The town of Ballinasloe was once a destination for the Williams family, hat manufacturers who travelled here each year for the annual fairs in Connaught. These fairs were where the best wool was sold, and the Williamses came to select their supplies. In those days, selling goods in stores was not yet common, so fairs were where trade was done. They arrived with a good stock of hats, the work of the past year, packed in panniers on pack-horses. Their hats always sold readily, and they returned home with leathern purses stuffed with the yellow coin of the realm. At one of these fairs, a man stepped up to John Williams and said: "Mr. Williams, here is a hat which I bought of you seven years ago. I should like to get another as good as that." Throughout the region where they carried on their trade, the family held a high reputation and kept a large and profitable clientele.

4. Interior poverty of the Lappan ancestral house

   Lappan · townland · Monaghan

   The Lappan house, a stone and thatched dwelling, was poorly lighted with ceilings blackened by 150 years of peat smoke. There was no wooden floor, only worn stone and brick paving, and a woman cooking showed marks of hard work and hopeless poverty.

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   I entered this venerable house of our ancestors through the low doorway, with feelings such as became the occasion, and sat down in the main family room. Inside it was poorly lighted, and the rafters and ceiling above were absolutely ebonized by the smoke from the fireplace where peat had been burned for 150 years, and by lamp smoke, etc. A woman was leaning over the fireplace, cooking, probably, — a woman with some traces of intelligence and beauty, but showing the marks of hard work and hopeless poverty. There was no wooden floor in the entire house, and perhaps there never had been one. The floor was paved with stone and brick, and it appeared very old and much worn. It was undoubtedly the one which was put down when the house was

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   Somewhere close to Lappan stands an old ancestral house. A visitor entered through the low doorway with feelings such as the occasion demanded and sat down in the main family room. It was poorly lighted. The rafters and ceiling above were blackened by 150 years of peat smoke and lamp smoke. A woman leaned over the fireplace, cooking. She had traces of intelligence and beauty, but showed the marks of hard work and hopeless poverty. There was no wooden floor in the entire house, and perhaps there never had been one. The floor was paved with stone and brick, very old and much worn. It was undoubtedly the original, laid down when the house was built.

5. Emyvale poverty and living conditions

   Emyvale · town · Monaghan · 1887

   Emyvale, five miles north of Monaghan, is described as a quaint old town with one-story stone houses, many very poor with thatched roofs. The author notes pervasive poverty, numerous licensed spirit-sellers, and no new houses built in a century.

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   An old town five miles north of Monaghan, where the Widney family lived over a century ago, and where my grandfather, William Williams5, wedded Margaret Widney just a century ago. The roads were splendid, smooth and hard, and we galloped along between the beautiful hedges of hawthorn, through rows of century old trees that lined the highway, past comfortable stone houses, along carefully cultivated fields, and all this through a landscape of incomparable loveliness. Soon the rain ceased and the clouds broke away. We reached Emyvale in about an hour. It is a quaint old Irish town, built along the highway for over half a mile. All the houses are one-story stone structures, many of them very poor, with thatched roof, and it is certain, from their appearance, that not a new house had been built in the town for a

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   Emyvale sits about five miles north of Monaghan, a town the road passes through. In 1887 a traveller came here looking for his family's past. His grandfather, William Williams, had married Margaret Widney here a century before, and the Widney family had lived in the town over a century ago. He rode along roads that were smooth and hard, between hedges of hawthorn and rows of century-old trees, past comfortable stone houses and carefully cultivated fields, through what he called a landscape of incomparable loveliness. He reached Emyvale in about an hour. He called it a quaint old Irish town, built along the highway for over half a mile. Every house was a one-story stone structure. Many were very poor, with thatched roofs. From their look, he judged that not a new house had been built in the town for a century.

6. Mr. Hughes's struggle as a small farmer at Lappan

   Lappan · townland · Monaghan

   Mr. Hughes, occupying the Lappan house, pays £13 a year rent for ten acres of land belonging to the Coote Estate of Cootehill, County Cavan. He describes working hard early and late for a very poor living, a condition he says is general among small Irish farmers.

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   Mi. Hughes is an industrious and intelligent man, but speaks of his condition and prospects very desponclingly. He says he has to work very hard, early and late, for a very poor living, and cannot get ahead. He pays £13 a year rent for his land, of which he has ten acres. This, he says, is the general condition of all the small Irish farmers. The land he rents now belongs to the Coote Estate, descendants of the Earl of Bellomont at Coote Hill, County Cavan. The land, however, is very rich and productive.

   I remained at Lappan, walking about, and carefully examining it, until evening, when the hour came to return to the city. I left this interesting neighborhood, the Groves and Lappan, with much regret, and with many emotions as I thought of their past, and the fortunes of the family identified with them. I hope to see them again.

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   Somewhere around here, a man named Hughes worked a small farm at Lappan. He was described as industrious and intelligent, but spoke of his condition and prospects very despondently. He said he had to work very hard, early and late, for a very poor living, and could not get ahead. He paid £13 a year rent for his land, of which he had ten acres. This, he said, was the general condition of all the small Irish farmers. The land he rented belonged to the Coote Estate, descendants of the Earl of Bellomont, at Cootehill in County Cavan. The land itself was very rich and productive. The visitor who recorded this stayed at Lappan, walking about and examining it carefully until evening, then left the neighborhood with much regret, thinking of its past and the fortunes of the family identified with it.

7. Cromwellian land allotment in Monaghan, 1653

   Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1653

   John Williams received approximately 250 acres in Monaghan County under the Cromwellian confiscation, at the settlement known as 'the Lower Groves' and 'Lappan.' Irish rebels driven from their lands posed a violent threat to new settlers, who needed armed support to hold their estates.

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   Thus, we find that in 1653, John Williams1 was most probably put into possession of some 250 acres of land in the county of Monaghan, certainly in the settlement, or neighborhood, now called "the Lower Groves," and "Lappan," 3^ miles due east of the County town of Monaghan, and

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   Somewhere around here, in 1653, John Williams was put into possession of some 250 acres of land at the settlement known as the Lower Groves and Lappan. Irish rebels driven from their lands posed a violent threat to new settlers, who needed armed support to hold their estates.

8. Ancient origin of Tyholland and St Patrick tradition

   Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1306

   Tyholland is a very ancient locality whose name dates to 1306, originally called Tech-thalain or Tech-talam, meaning 'House of Talan.' St. Patrick is said to have founded the original church there, with the present building about 200 years old at the time of writing.

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   * Tyholland is a very ancient locality. Its name dates back to 1306, when it was called Tech-thalain, or Tech-talam, "House of Talan," subsequently spelled Tehallan, and now Tyholland. St. Patrick is said to have founded the original church . The present building (on the site of the ancient one) is about 200 years old.

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   The parish of Tehallan, now called Tyholland, is a very ancient locality. Its name goes back to 1306, when it was known as Tech-thalain or Tech-talam, meaning House of Talan. Saint Patrick is said to have founded the original church here. The present building, on the site of the ancient one, is about 200 years old.

9. Household possessions and tenant land at Lappan

   Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1795

   The will of John Williams of Lappan itemises a dwelling house, cow house, two cows, a mare, a chest of drawers, bed and bedding, kitchen furniture, a turf bog, and land occupied by tenants. This inventory reveals the material conditions and economic standing of a prosperous Monaghan farmer in the 1790s.

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   In the name of God, Amen. I, John Williams, of Lappan, parish of Tyhallan, and county of Monaghan, being sick of body but of sound and perfect memory, thanks be to God, and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do publish and declare this my last will and testament, in manner and form following: first, I leave and bequeath unto my wife, Elizabeth Williams, all the farm of land now in my possession, with my dwelling house and cow house, together with two cows and my mare, my chest of drawers, my bed and bed clothes, and my kitchen furniture, with the following bequests — that at her decease the said houses and land shall go and revert unto John Williams, son to my son Mathew Williams of Lappan aforesaid. Also, I leave unto my said wife all the turf bog I now possess. Also, I leave unto my son William Williams all the land belonging to me, occupied by tenants, if he comes home, and the profits, rents of said lands, until he comes, I leave unto my said wife and said grandson John Williams, equal share and share, and if the said William Williams does not come home before my wife's decease, it is my will that the whole profits of said land go to the said John Williams. Also, I leave unto my son Mathew Williams, my desk. Also, f leave unto my son-in-law, Thomas Short, one shilling, sterling. And it is my will that as soon after my decease as convenient, there shall be an inventory taken of the remainder of my goods and chattels and sold by auction by my executors whom I shall hereafter nominate, and the money arising from the sale thereof, my funeral expenses to be paid thereout, and the remains to be divided equally between my two sons-in-law, viz., William Bell and Thomas Armstrong. And I nominate, constitute and appoint John Williams, of Coot Hill, county of Caven, and William Henderson, of Groves, and county of Monaghan, executors of this my last will and testament.

   In witness whereof, I have hereunto put my hand and seal this

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   Somewhere near here, in 1795, a man named John Williams lay sick and made his will. He lived at Lappan, in the parish of Tyhallan, county of Monaghan. He was sick of body but of sound memory, and he opened with the words, "In the name of God, Amen." He left his wife Elizabeth the farm of land in his possession, his dwelling house and cow house, two cows and a mare, a chest of drawers, his bed and bed clothes, and his kitchen furniture. He left her also his turf bog. But the houses and land were to pass after her death to John Williams, the son of his son Mathew. To his son William he left all the land occupied by tenants, if William came home. The rents from that land were to go to his wife and his grandson John in equal shares until William returned. If William did not come home before his wife died, the profits would go entirely to the grandson. To his son Mathew he left his desk. To his son-in-law Thomas Short he left one shilling, sterling. He ordered that the rest of his goods and chattels be inventoried and sold at auction, his funeral expenses paid from the proceeds, and the remainder divided equally between his two sons-in-law, William Bell and Thomas Armstrong. He named as executors John Williams of Cootehill, county of Cavan, and William Henderson of Groves, county of Monaghan. The will was sealed with his hand.

10. Local tradition identifies Lappan house by Williams name

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan

    On the road east of Monaghan, a local haymaker instantly recognized the Lappan house as 'the ould Williams house,' despite the family having left the locality over half a century earlier, demonstrating the tenacity of local tradition.

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    These ancient seats of our clan are situated about three and one-half miles directly east from Monaghan, on the grand highway to Armagh. We soon passed the Ballyclareen river, a stream in which the Williams boys used to fish, generation after generation, and a few steps beyond, hailed an old native making hay by the roadside, of whom Wm. Williams6 inquired which was the Lappan house. "Is it the ould Williams house ye want?" said the rustic. "Its yon," pointing to a structure on an eminence nearby. This was, for us, an interesting incident. The Williams family had not occupied either of their old homesteads in this locality for over a half century, and yet

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    Somewhere around here, the Lappan house stands on high ground. A traveller came this way once, searching for the Williams family genealogy. William Williams asked a man making hay by the roadside which was the Lappan house. The haymaker answered at once: "Is it the ould Williams house ye want? Its yon." He pointed to a structure on an eminence nearby. The Williams family had not occupied their old homesteads in this locality for over half a century, and yet the old native knew the house by the family name without hesitation. The boys of the family had fished the Ballyclareen river, generation after generation.

11. Marriage to Margaret Widney of Emyvale

    Emyvale · town · Monaghan · 1779

    Around 1779, William Williams married Margaret Widney of Emyvale, County Monaghan. The couple lived for several years at Lappan or nearby Ballyclareen before emigrating to America, where their third infant died during the ocean voyage in 1784.

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    (grandfather of the writer of this account), was born at Lappan, July 2, 1754. In his youth he received a good education and learned the hatting trade, as an apprentice to his father. About 1779 he married Margaret Widney, of Emyvale,

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    The road passes through Emyvale, in County Monaghan. About 1779, William Williams married Margaret Widney of this place. Born at Lappan in 1754, he learned the hatting trade as an apprentice to his father. The couple lived at Lappan or nearby Ballyclareen before emigrating to America, where their third infant died during the ocean voyage in 1784.

12. Search for Williams tombstones in Tyholland burial ground

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan

    The author searched the burial ground at Tyholland Church and located the tomb of Mrs. Anne Williams, as well as an ancient gravestone lying flat and covered in moss and dirt bearing the letters 'Wil.'

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    I went at once to the burial ground, accompanied by Miss Whitla, and commenced my search, although the bell for service was even then ringing. I found, without delay, the tomb of Mrs. Anne Williams, since we knew where it was. I then continued my investigations. After reading the inscriptions on a number of grave stones, I noticed one very ancient looking one, lying flat, and covered with dirt, moss, grass, etc. I scraped some of this away with my foot, and read the letters Wil. This made me believe I had found that of one of our family, and I at once eagerly began to pry it up and scrape off the dirt from it.

    Just then the church bell ceased to toll, and I was compelled to suspend my search and go in to service. We asked one of the vestrymen if he could show us into the old pew known as the

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    In the parish of Tehallan, at the burial ground of Tyholland Church, a search was made for the graves of the Williams family. The author went there accompanied by Miss Whitla, even as the bell for service was ringing. They found without delay the tomb of Mrs. Anne Williams, knowing where it lay. The search then continued among the other stones. One gravestone stood out, ancient in appearance, lying flat and covered in dirt, moss, and grass. Scraping some of it away, the letters Wil were read. This was enough to believe one of the family had been found, and the work began to pry the stone up and clear the dirt from it. Just then the church bell ceased to toll, and the search had to stop. The author was compelled to go in to service, asking a vestryman to show them into the old pew.

13. John Williams4 born at the Groves, acquired Lappan

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1708–1795

    John Williams4 was born at the Groves on December 11, 1708, and followed the family occupation of hatter. He or his father acquired the Lappan homestead, which remained in the family for three generations. His will was found preserved in the Public Record Office in Dublin.

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    John Williams4, or his father John Williams3, acquired the Lappan homestead, which remained in this line for three generations. John Williams4, is said to have been a strict, severe, exacting man, rigorous in enforcing the tasks given to his children, especially his son, William Williams5, to whom he taught the hatting business. He was a man of great industry, energy, firmness of will, and more than average intelligence. Some of his marked characteristics have been noticeably impressed on his descendants for three or even four generations. His will, which is a valuable addition to our fund of genealogical data, I fortunately found preserved in the Public Record Office in Dublin. The following is a copy:

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    Somewhere around here, John Williams or his father acquired the Lappan homestead, which stayed in the family for three generations. John was born at the Groves on December 11, 1708, and followed the family trade of hatter. He was said to be a strict, severe, exacting man, rigorous in enforcing tasks given to his children, especially his son William, whom he taught the hatting business. He had great industry, energy, firmness of will, and more than average intelligence. Some of his marked characteristics were noticeably impressed on his descendants for three or even four generations. His will was found preserved in the Public Record Office in Dublin, a valuable addition to the genealogical record.

14. Tombstone of John Williams at Tyholland Church

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1723

    An old, broken, moss-covered tombstone lying flat in the burial ground of Tyholland Church, about two miles from the Groves, bears an inscription recording the death of John Williams on February 14, 1723, aged 70 years. This dates his birth to 1653, the year of the Cromwellian settlement.

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    An old, broken, and moss-covered tombstone, which I discovered after some search, lying flat in the burying ground attached to Tyholland Church, about 2 miles from "the Groves," gave me the first definite clue to this ancestor. The inscription read: "Here lyeth the body of John Williams, who departed this life Febuary 14th 1723 aged 70 years." This would have made the date of his birth 1653 — the year of the supposed settlement of John Williams1 at the Groves.

    And this, so far, is all that we know of John Williams8. Was he a son, or a grandson, of John Williams, "ffeltmaker," is a question that may well puzzle us. Further researches among the records may, and probably will, give more full information regarding him and his family. I have

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    As the road takes you through the parish of Tehallan in Monaghan, there is a burial ground at Tyholland Church where a broken, moss-covered tombstone lies flat. The inscription reads: "Here lyeth the body of John Williams, who departed this life February 14th 1723 aged 70 years." That places his birth in 1653, the year of the supposed settlement of John Williams at the Groves, about 2 miles from this church. So far, this is all that is known of him. Whether he was a son or a grandson of John Williams the feltmaker remains a question. The searcher who found the stone hoped further research among the records would reveal more about him and his family.

15. 1888 pilgrimage arrival at Monaghan

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1888

    The author and his cousin William Williams arrived at Monaghan on Friday evening, September 14, 1888, and were cordially received by Mr. Robert Whitla, brother-in-law of William Williams, at his comfortable residence, where Whitla's wife (née Anne Williams) and daughter Maggie made them welcome.

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    For many years, the writer of this sketch, had resolved to make a pilgrimage to the ancient homesteads of the family in the county of Monaghan, and ascertain what facts he could, regarding the history of the Williamses of Monaghan clan. It was not until 1888, when I was able to accomplish this, in connection with a general European tour, at the close of which, in the month of September, I visited Neath and Cadoxton, Wales, the ancient Cymbrian home of the Gwilym tribe, and from thence proceeded to Dublin, Ireland, where (on September 13), I received a warm Irish welcome from our cousins William6 and James6 Williams, and their families. Mr. Wm. Williams6, No. 2, Dame St, is a naturalist by profession, a gentleman of fine attainments and much scientific knowledge, and author of valuable treatises on natural history. Mr. James Williams6 resides at No. 43, Dame St. Although suffering somewhat from the infirmities of age, Mr. Wm. Willams6 kindly offered to accompany me to the old family home, and it was fortunate that he did so, as his knowledge of the localities, and of the family history, were of the very greatest value to me. We arrived at Monaghan on Friday evening, September 14, and were cordially greeted by Mr. Robert Whitla, brotherinlaw of Wm. Williams6, who took us to his comfortable residence, where his amiable wife, formerly Miss Anne Williams6, and daughter, Maggie, soon made

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    The road passes through Monaghan, a town in the county of the same name, and in September of 1888 it was the destination of a man who had resolved for many years to make a pilgrimage to the ancient homesteads of the Williams family. He wanted to learn what facts he could about the history of the Williamses of Monaghan. It was not until 1888 that he was able to accomplish this, as part of a general European tour. At the close of the tour, he visited Neath and Cadoxton in Wales, the old home of the Gwilym tribe, and then proceeded to Dublin. On September 13 he received a warm Irish welcome from his cousins William and James Williams and their families. William Williams of 2 Dame Street was a naturalist by profession, a man of fine attainments and scientific knowledge, and author of valuable treatises on natural history. James Williams lived at 43 Dame Street. Although suffering from the infirmities of age, William Williams kindly offered to accompany the writer to the old family home. His knowledge of the localities and of the family history was of the very greatest value. They arrived at Monaghan on Friday evening, September 14, and were cordially greeted by Mr. Robert Whitla, brother-in-law of William Williams. He took them to his comfortable residence, where his amiable wife, formerly Miss Anne Williams, and daughter Maggie soon made them welcome.

16. John Williams of Groves served as church warden at Tyholland

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1721–1771

    The Tyholland Parish vestry book, with records dating back to 1712, shows that John Williams 'of Groves' was elected Church warden at various times from 1721 to 1771, indicating the family's long involvement in the Established Church.

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    From the vestry book of Tyholiand Parish, which records reach back to the year 1712, we learn that the Williamses were all devoted members of the Established Church, and that several of them held offices in the Parish during more than a century of its history. Rev. James Wilson, Rector, has copied for me a number of extracts from the old vestry book, which are very valuable to us, as giving much light on the history of the family. John Williams, "of Groves," appears to have been elected Church warden at various times, from 1721 to 1771, and most probably served continuously during all that period. The minutes which refer to him as such, are dated Jan. 2, 1721; Apr. 12, 1726; Apr. 5, 1743; Mar. 27, 1751; Apr. 15, 1754; Apr. 10, 1770, and Oct. 1, 1771. I must confess that I am somewhat puzzled to determine whether it is the same John Williams, or not, that is referred to in all these entries. I had started out on the theory that it was John Williams3, "of Groves/' born in 1675 (perhaps) and, who in 1721, when he is first noted as a Church warden, would have been 46 years old. But the first entry noted, may relate to John Williams2, who did not die until Feb. 14, 1723. It could not certainly have been John4, because he was not born until 1708 (some accounts say 1714). In two entries, the person referred to is termed "John Williams, of Groves." These are on Apr. 12, 1726, and on Apr. 15, 1754. But we have been led to

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    The road takes you through the parish of Tehallan, in Monaghan, a place whose old vestry book reaches back to 1712. The Williams family were devoted members of the Established Church here, and several of them held offices in the parish across more than a century of its history. John Williams, of Groves, appears to have been elected Church warden at various times, from 1721 to 1771, and most probably served continuously during all that period. The minutes which refer to him are dated January 2, 1721; April 12, 1726; April 5, 1743; March 27, 1751; April 15, 1754; April 10, 1770; and October 1, 1771. The writer who copied these extracts, the Reverend James Wilson, Rector, confesses he is somewhat puzzled to determine whether it is the same John Williams referred to in all these entries. He started on the theory that it was John Williams, of Groves, born in 1675, perhaps, who in 1721, when he is first noted as Church warden, would have been 46 years old. But the first entry noted may relate to another John Williams, who did not die until February 14, 1723. It could not certainly have been the younger John, because he was not born until 1708, some accounts say 1714. In two entries the person referred to is specifically termed John Williams, of Groves. These are on April 12, 1726, and on April 15, 1754.

17. William Williams, naturalist of Dame Street, Dublin

    Dame Street · street · Dublin · 1888

    William Williams, residing at No. 2, Dame Street, Dublin, was a naturalist by profession, a gentleman of fine attainments and much scientific knowledge, and author of valuable treatises on natural history. He accompanied the author on the pilgrimage to the old family home in Monaghan.

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    For many years, the writer of this sketch, had resolved to make a pilgrimage to the ancient homesteads of the family in the county of Monaghan, and ascertain what facts he could, regarding the history of the Williamses of Monaghan clan. It was not until 1888, when I was able to accomplish this, in connection with a general European tour, at the close of which, in the month of September, I visited Neath and Cadoxton, Wales, the ancient Cymbrian home of the Gwilym tribe, and from thence proceeded to Dublin, Ireland, where (on September 13), I received a warm Irish welcome from our cousins William6 and James6 Williams, and their families. Mr. Wm. Williams6, No. 2, Dame St, is a naturalist by profession, a gentleman of fine attainments and much scientific knowledge, and author of valuable treatises on natural history. Mr. James Williams6 resides at No. 43, Dame St. Although suffering somewhat from the infirmities of age, Mr. Wm. Willams6 kindly offered to accompany me to the old family home, and it was fortunate that he did so, as his knowledge of the localities, and of the family history, were of the very greatest value to me. We arrived at Monaghan on Friday evening, September 14, and were cordially greeted by Mr. Robert Whitla, brotherinlaw of Wm. Williams6, who took us to his comfortable residence, where his amiable wife, formerly Miss Anne Williams6, and daughter, Maggie, soon made

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    A naturalist's residence on Dame Street, Dublin. William Williams lived at number 2, Dame Street, and was a naturalist by profession, a gentleman of fine attainments and much scientific knowledge, and the author of valuable treatises on natural history. James Williams lived at number 43, Dame Street. In September 1888, a cousin arrived in Dublin at the close of a general European tour. He had long resolved to make a pilgrimage to the ancient homesteads of the family in County Monaghan, to learn what he could of the history of the Williams family. Before reaching Dublin he had visited Neath and Cadoxton in Wales, the ancient Cymbrian home of the Gwilym tribe. On September 13 he received a warm Irish welcome from William and James Williams and their families. William Williams, though suffering somewhat from the infirmities of age, kindly offered to accompany him to the old family home. It was fortunate that he did, as his knowledge of the localities and of the family history were of the very greatest value. They arrived at Monaghan on Friday evening, September 14, and were cordially greeted by Mr. Robert Whitla, brother-in-law of William Williams, who took them to his comfortable residence. There his amiable wife, formerly Miss Anne Williams, and daughter Maggie, soon made them welcome.

18. Lappan house and John Williams2 residency tradition

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1723–1750

    Local tradition among old neighbors held that John Williams2, who died in 1723, was a resident of the Lappan homestead at his death. The Lappan house's newer portion dates at least to the mid-18th century based on its ancient appearance.

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    The question, as to which is the older of the two ancient seats of the Williams family, "the Groves," or "Lappan," may well claim our attention at this point. Family tradition gives the seniority to the Groves homestead as the place where the Williams ancestors planted themselves on coming to Ireland, and I am of the opinion that this is correct, but Wm. Williams, of Dublin, asserts positively that he always heard that Lappan was the first seat of the family. Groves house certainly seems the oldest building, in its style and appearance. Just when the Lappan house was built, cannot now be definitely determined, nor by whom. John Williams2 who died in 1723, was, so the traditions of old people in the neighborhood declare, a resident of the Lappan homestead at the time of his death. Accepting this tradition as correct, I think it is safe to assume that he built it. Why, we are not now informed. The curious question would then come up, had John Williams1 any other sons, who would have inherited the Groves from him, and kept it, and passed it down the line ? John Williams3 certainly did live at the Groves (according to the parish register) in 1726, and John Williams4 was born there in 1708 or '14, but more lately was a resident of Lappan, which he certainly occupied some years, and died there, in 1795. His son, William Williams5, was undoubtedly born at Lappan in 1754. The latter always declared that the

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    Somewhere close to Lappan, there stands an old house whose origins nobody can now pin down for certain. A question long debated is which of two ancient seats of the Williams family came first, the Groves or Lappan. Family tradition gives the seniority to the Groves, as the place where the Williams ancestors planted themselves on coming to Ireland. And the Groves house certainly seems the older building, in its style and appearance. But Wm. Williams of Dublin asserted positively that he always heard Lappan was the first seat of the family. Just when the Lappan house was built, and by whom, cannot now be definitely determined. John Williams2, who died in 1723, was, according to the traditions of old people in the neighborhood, a resident of the Lappan homestead at the time of his death. The author takes this tradition as correct and thinks it safe to assume that John Williams2 built the house, though why, we are not informed. John Williams3 certainly lived at the Groves in 1726, according to the parish register. John Williams4 was born at the Groves, but more lately was a resident of Lappan, which he occupied for some years, and died there in 1795. His son, William Williams5, was undoubtedly born at Lappan in 1754.

19. Williams family as Church officers in Tyholland Parish

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1754–1824

    For over a century (1754–1824), successive generations of the Williams family served as church wardens and vestrymen in Tyholland Parish. The parish records list John, Mathew, William, and Alexander Williams among the officers, indicating the family's longstanding prominence in local church governance.

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    Thus it will be seen, that for over a century, the heads of the various families of Williams, in Tyholland Parish, during three generations, if not four, were prominent as Church officers in that Parish. Only men well to do, living under the tongue of good repute, and leading blameless lives, were chosen to those offices. 1 regret that their descendants did not more generally adhere to the Church of their ancestors. Most of them have gone after strange Gods. I think that the

    *Bally Clareen is a hamlet about one-third mile south of Lappan.

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    As the road takes you through Tehallan parish, this was the ground where the Williams family held office in the church for over a century. From 1754 to 1824, across three or four generations, men named John, Mathew, William, and Alexander Williams served as wardens and vestrymen in Tyholland Parish. Only men well to do, living under the tongue of good repute, and leading blameless lives were chosen to those offices. The writer noted with regret that most descendants had gone after strange Gods.

20. Glaslough parish registers lost before 1836

    Glaslough · town · Monaghan · 1836–1887

    The author visits Glaslough rectory seeking Donagh parish registers from a century ago but finds the rector absent. Later correspondence confirms all parish registers prior to 1836 were lost or destroyed.

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    Glaslough rectory, a beautiful villa embowered in an old forest, and I alighted and enquired for the rector, Rev. J. C. Hudson. Unfortunately, he was absent from home, so I was baffled in my project of examining the Donagh parish registers of a century ago. I subsequently found by corresponding with him, that the parish had no registers earlier than 1836, all prior to that date havbeen lost or destroyed. We were now in the immediate vicinity of Cool- Collet-hill, where was the old homestead of the Anderson family, but I did not have time to visit it, to my great regret.

    We returned to Monaghan, and the weather having now become warm and clear, cousin William Williams6 and I, set off after dinner in a car, to visit

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    Glaslough is a town the road passes through. A visitor once came to the rectory, a beautiful villa embowered in an old forest, and asked for the rector, J. C. Hudson. The rector was absent from home. He had hoped to examine the Donagh parish registers of a century ago, but was baffled in his project. Later, by corresponding with Hudson, he found that the parish had no registers earlier than 1836, all prior to that date having been lost or destroyed. Near Cool-Collet-hill stood the old homestead of the Anderson family, but he had no time to visit, to his great regret. They returned to Monaghan, and the weather now warm and clear, he and cousin William Williams set off after dinner in a car.

21. Churchwarden of Tyholland parish, 1783

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1783

    In 1783 William Williams appears to have served as a churchwarden of Tyholland parish in County Monaghan, indicating his standing in the local Anglican parish community before his emigration to America.

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    and lived for several years either at Lappan or Ballyclareen, a hamlet close by [see map]. In 1783 he appears to have been a churchwarden of Tyholland parish. Three children were born to them, all of which died in infancy, the last in 1784, while on their ocean voyage to America. Mr. Williams settled first in Carlisle, Pa., where he carried on his trade, then in Path Valley, Pa., and in 1803 removed to Charleston, West Virginia, and in 1807 to Chillicothe, 0. Meanwhile three sons and one daughter were born to him.

    Mrs. Margaret (Widney) Williams died at Chillicothe, Dec. 22, 1813, and he himself on August 8, 1815. He was a handsome man, intelligent, and vivacious in his manners, and a superior workman at his trade. He had 7 children, 28 grandchildren and 110 great-grandchildren.

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    The parish of Tyholland, in County Monaghan, lies along this road. In 1783, a man named William Williams served as its churchwarden, a position of some standing in the local Anglican community. He lived nearby, at Lappan or Ballyclareen, and three children were born to him and his wife Margaret, all of whom died in infancy. The last died in 1784, on the family's ocean voyage to America. Williams settled first in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, then in Path Valley, and in 1803 moved to Charleston, West Virginia, and in 1807 to Chillicothe, Ohio. Margaret died at Chillicothe on December 22, 1813, and William on August 8, 1815. He was described as handsome, intelligent, vivacious, a superior workman. He had 7 children, 28 grandchildren, and 110 great-grandchildren.

22. John Williams becomes proprietor of Lappan, dies 1795

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1771–1795

    John Williams had become the proprietor of Lappan by 1771 and served as Church warden in Tyholland Parish that year. He died at Lappan in 1795, and his will is recorded in Dublin.

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    believe that John Williams3 died about 1750. Yet it may have been he who is noted on the records even as late as 1754, for he may have lived until after that date. It could not certainly have been John3, who was the Church warden in 1771; no residence of this one is mentioned on the records. I am rather inclined to believe that this latter was John4, who at that date (1771) had become the proprietor of Lappan, and who died there in 1795, and whose will is given in a previous portion of this work. The other entries in the Tyholland Parish Record, are as follows:

    Apr. 15, 1754, William Bell, (son-in-law of John Williams*) mentioned as vestryman.

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    Close to Lappan, a man named John Williams had become the proprietor of this place by 1771. That same year he served as Church warden in Tyholland Parish. The records do not name his residence, but the author of the account believed this was the later John Williams, not an earlier one who may have died around 1750. John Williams died at Lappan in 1795. His will is recorded in Dublin. Another entry in the Tyholland Parish Record notes that on April 15, 1754, William Bell, a son-in-law of John Williams, was mentioned as vestryman.

23. Widney family and Williams marriage at Emyvale

    Emyvale · town · Monaghan

    The author visits Emyvale seeking traces of the Widney family, who lived there over a century ago. His grandfather William Williams married Margaret Widney there roughly a century before his visit, but no elderly residents remembered the name.

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    An old town five miles north of Monaghan, where the Widney family lived over a century ago, and where my grandfather, William Williams5, wedded Margaret Widney just a century ago. The roads were splendid, smooth and hard, and we galloped along between the beautiful hedges of hawthorn, through rows of century old trees that lined the highway, past comfortable stone houses, along carefully cultivated fields, and all this through a landscape of incomparable loveliness. Soon the rain ceased and the clouds broke away. We reached Emyvale in about an hour. It is a quaint old Irish town, built along the highway for over half a mile. All the houses are one-story stone structures, many of them very poor, with thatched roof, and it is certain, from their appearance, that not a new house had been built in the town for a

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    There is a town five miles north of Monaghan called Emyvale. The Widney family lived there over a century ago, and the author's grandfather, William Williams, married Margaret Widney there about a century before his visit. The roads into town were splendid, smooth and hard, lined with hawthorn hedges and century-old trees, past comfortable stone houses and carefully cultivated fields, through a landscape of incomparable loveliness. It is a quaint old Irish town, built along the highway for over half a mile. All the houses are one-story stone structures, many very poor, with thatched roofs, and from their appearance not a new house had been built in the town. No elderly residents remembered the Widney name.

24. William Williams born at Lappan, married Emyvale woman

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1754–1815

    William Williams was born at Lappan on July 2, 1754, and married Margaret Widney of Emyvale in 1779. He emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1784 and died at Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1815.

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    Son of John Williams4 and Sarah Hall. Born at Lappan, July 2, 1754. Married, 1779, Margaret Widney, of Emyvale. Emigrated to Pennsylvania, 1784. He died at Chillicothe, O., 1815; she in 1813. They had:

    Three sons died in infancy.

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    Somewhere around here at Lappan, William Williams was born on July 2, 1754, the son of John Williams and Sarah Hall. He married Margaret Widney of Emyvale in 1779. In 1784 he emigrated to Pennsylvania. Margaret died in 1813, and William died at Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1815. Three of their sons died in infancy.

25. Burials at Tyholland churchyard

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1723–1800

    John Williams2 was buried in Tyholland churchyard according to local tradition. Anne Smith, wife of Mathew Williams4, who died in 1781 aged 44, also has her tomb there, and Mathew was subsequently buried in the same grave.

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    Groves was the original seat of the family. The only solution to the puzzle, is to assume (which I do) that the local tradition that John Williams2, who was buried in Tyholland churchyard, was of the Lappan house, is an error, and that John Williams4 was the first one who settled at Lappan and acquired that property either as a gift from his father or by purchase, and built the old Lappan house, or at least the more recent structure. Another inference is, that John Williams3, of the Groves, the natural heir of John Williams2, when he died, about 1754, bequeathed the Groves estate to his son Mathew4, while John4, for some reason, although the elder, was disinherited, and thereupon went to Lappan, and settled there. But as John Williams4 was really living at Lappan prior to 1754, this somewhat weakens that theory. At any rate, the Lappan house (i. e. the newer portion of it) would date from about the middle of the 18th century at least. Its ancient appearance now, would warrant fixing to it a date certainly as remote as that. Another theory is, that the Groves and Lappan estates were formerly one, and divided between the two sons of the family, John4 and Mathew4. I am more inclined to accept this supposition than any other. The two houses are just half a mile apart, in an air line. Still, presuming that the original "Adventurer," John Williams1, the ffeltmaker, did receive in the original allotment of land by Cromwell, 250 acres, it could be possible that the boundaries of said tract included

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    In the parish of Tehallan, at Tyholland churchyard, generations of the Williams family lie buried. Local tradition holds that John Williams the second was buried there, connected to the Lappan house, though the author of the family record believed this to be an error. The original seat of the family was the Groves. John Williams the first, described as a feltmaker, received 250 acres in the original allotment of land by Cromwell. His descendant John Williams the third, of the Groves, died around 1754 and bequeathed the Groves estate to his son Mathew. John, though the elder son, was disinherited for some reason and went to Lappan, settling there and acquiring that property, either as a gift from his father or by purchase. He built the old Lappan house, or at least the more recent structure, which dates from about the middle of the 18th century. The author was more inclined to believe that the Groves and Lappan estates were formerly one, divided between the two sons, John and Mathew. The two houses stand just half a mile apart. Anne Smith, wife of Mathew Williams the fourth, died in 1781 aged 44, and her tomb is at Tyholland churchyard. Mathew was subsequently buried in the same grave.

26. John Williams born at Groves, dies at Lappan, 1795

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1708–1795

    John Williams, born at the Groves on December 11, 1708 (or possibly 1714), later became proprietor of Lappan where he died in March 1795. His will is recorded in Dublin, confirming the family's transition from the Groves to Lappan.

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    Son of John Williams3. Born at the Groves Dec. 11, 1708 [1714?] Died at Lappan March, 1795. His will is on record in Dublin.

    Married 1. Sarah Hall; 2. Elizabeth , and.had issue by his

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    Somewhere close to Lappan, John Williams died in March 1795. He was born at the Groves on December 11, 1708, though one record suggests 1714 instead. He became proprietor of Lappan, and his will is on record in Dublin. He married first Sarah Hall, and second Elizabeth, and had issue by his

27. John Williams, Church warden at Tyholland parish

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1721–1754

    Parish records of Tyholland Church note a John Williams serving as Church warden in 1721. Another John Williams served as Church warden in the same parish for nearly thirty years, appearing in the vestry book as late as 1754.

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    conjectured that it may have been this John Williams2, who is noted on the Parish Records of Tyholland Church, as being a Church warden in said parish, in 1721. There is a well founded legend in the family that he took part in the siege of Londonderry, in 1690 (on the Protestant side of course).

    John Williams3,

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    The parish of Tehallan in Monaghan records a John Williams as Church warden in 1721. A well founded family legend holds that he took part in the siege of Londonderry in 1690 on the Protestant side. Another John Williams served as Church warden in the same parish, appearing in the vestry book as late as 1754.

28. Jane Williams born at Lappan, later lived in Dublin

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1764

    Jane Williams, born at Lappan in County Monaghan in 1764, married Thomas Short. Her daughter Elizabeth Short married William Beck and settled in Dublin. After Thomas Short's death, Jane married a Mr. Graham and lived in Dublin.

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    Daughter of John Williams4 and Sarah Hall. Born at Lappan, Monaghan County, Ireland, 1764. Married Thomas Short. Had issue:

    i. James Short6. Settled in Fairfield County, Ohio, ii. Elizabeth Short6. Married Wm. Beck, and settled in Dublin. Mrs. Jane (Williams) Short, after the death of Mr. Short, married Graham and lived in Dublin.

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    Somewhere around here, Jane Williams was born in 1764, daughter of John Williams and Sarah Hall. She married Thomas Short. They had two children. James settled in Fairfield County, Ohio. Elizabeth married William Beck and settled in Dublin. After Thomas Short died, Jane married a Mr. Graham and lived in Dublin herself.

29. Mary Williams born at Lappan, emigrated to Pennsylvania

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1760–1809

    Mary Williams, daughter of John Williams and Sarah Hall, was born at Lappan in County Monaghan in 1760 and died in Pennsylvania on February 4, 1809. She married Thomas Armstrong and had issue.

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    Daughter of John Williams4 and Sarah Hall. Born at Lappan, Monaghan County, Ireland, 1760. Died Feb, 4, 1809, in Pennsylvania. Married Thomas Armstrong. Had issue: i. Sally Armstrong6, b. 1773. Died single, ii, Catherine Armstrong6, b. 1775. Married Robert Blackburn.

    Jane Armstrong6, b. (?). Married James Campbell.

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    Near here at Lappan, Mary Williams was born in 1760, daughter of John Williams and Sarah Hall. She emigrated to Pennsylvania, married Thomas Armstrong, and had three children. Sally was born in 1773 and died single. Catherine was born in 1775 and married Robert Blackburn. Jane married James Campbell. Mary died on February 4, 1809.

30. Mathew Williams born at Lappan, 1768

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1768–1835

    Mathew Williams, son of John Williams and Sarah Hall, was born at Lappan in County Monaghan on February 28, 1768, and died July 30, 1835. He married Margaret Bell and had eleven children.

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    Son of John Williams4 and Sarah Hall. Was born at Lappan, Monaghan County, Ireland, Feb. 28, 1768, and died July 30, 1835. He married Margaret Bell. She died Aug. 28, 1840, in the U. S. Had issue:

    28. i. John Williams6, b. March 26, 1793. Married Sianna A.

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    Somewhere around here at Lappan in County Monaghan, Mathew Williams was born on February 28, 1768, the son of John Williams and Sarah Hall. He married Margaret Bell, and they had eleven children. Their first, John, was born March 26, 1793. Mathew died July 30, 1835. Margaret died August 28, 1840, in the United States.

31. Mathew Williams marries Anne Smith of Cootehill

    Cootehill · town · Cavan · 1750–1755

    Mathew Williams4, born at the Groves around 1730, married Anne Smith of Cootehill around 1755. She died in 1781 aged 44 and her tomb is in Tyholland churchyard.

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    about 1730. He married Anne Smith, of Coote Hill, perhaps about 1755. The latter died March 27, 1781, aged 44 years. Her tomb is in Tyholland churchyard. His body was subsequently buried in the same grave. The children of Mathew 4 and Anne (Smith) Williams were as follows:

    Alexander Willams 5, born (a) 1760, married Eliza Bocock.

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    Cootehill was the home of Anne Smith, who married Mathew Williams, born about 1730 at the Groves. They married around 1755. Anne died on March 27, 1781, aged 44, and her tomb stands in Tyholland churchyard. Mathew was later buried in the same grave.

32. Williams family burials at Tyholland churchyard

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan

    Generations of the Williams family were born at The Groves and their remains were carried to the ancient churchyard at Tyholland for burial, establishing a long-standing family connection to that site.

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    Ordinarily, life in that lovely rural spot, must have flowed on quietly and calmly, unbroken by rude shocks, or sudden reverses of fortune. Generations were born into the old house, arid their cold still forms were in time borne out of it, to

    32 HISTORY OF THE WILLIAMS FAMILY.

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    The road passes through Tehallan, where generations of the Williams family were born into the old house at The Groves. Their remains were in time borne out of it, carried to the ancient churchyard at Tyholland for burial.

33. Ancient Latin description of Monaghan from old Ulster map

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan

    An ancient Latin map of Ulster, some 300 years old, describes Monaghan as hilly, elevated, covered with forests, and marked by no town except Monaghan, whose name is shared by the whole region. It is divided into five baronies.

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    Skirting LakeErnus on the east lies Monaghan, hilly, elevated, covered with forests, marked by no town except Monaghan. which name is shared by the whole region. It is divided into five baronies, etc.

    "The Groves" must have been so called from the ancient forests which once covered that neighborhood, and are spoken of in the foregoing extract and by other early writers, as very heavy and extensive. Nothing remains of them now.

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    An old Latin map of Ulster, some 300 years old, describes Monaghan as hilly and elevated, covered with forests, marked by no town except Monaghan itself. The name was shared by the whole region, divided into five baronies. The book calls the ancient forests very heavy and extensive. Nothing remains of them now.

34. Alexander Williams of Groves as Church warden, 1795

    Tehallan · parish · Monaghan · 1795

    Alexander Williams, identified as a resident of Groves, served as Church warden in Tyholland Parish, recorded on April 6, 1795. This links the Groves estate to the Williams family's continued ecclesiastical office-holding in the parish.

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    Apr. 6, 1795, Alexander Williams, of Groves, Church warden.

    Nov. 27, 1824, Mathew Williams, signs as an officer.

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    The parish of Tehallan has its records of church office. On the 6th of April, 1795, Alexander Williams, of Groves, was Church warden. Years later, on the 27th of November, 1824, Mathew Williams signed as an officer. The Williams family of the Groves estate kept their hand in parish affairs across the years.

35. Etymology and acreage of Lappan and the Groves

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan

    According to Evelyn Philip Shirley's history of Monaghan county, 'Lappan' signifies in Irish 'a little paw.' The Ordnance Survey records Lappan as 102 acres and the Groves (lower) as 117 acres.

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    The word "Lappan," says Evelyn Philip Shirley in his history of Monaghan county, signifies, in the Irish tongue, "a little paw." The name is evidently a very ancient one.

    According to the Ordinance Survey, Lappan now has 102 acres, and the Groves (lower) 117. The Groves (upper), I am told by a person residing there, was once part of the possessions of the Williams family, and must have been sold by them a long time ago, as the dwelling house on it, occupied by a Mrs. Patten, seems very old. This is some quarter of a mile south of the old Groves house.

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    Somewhere around here is Lappan. Evelyn Philip Shirley, in his history of Monaghan county, says the name Lappan signifies in Irish a little paw, and that the name is evidently a very ancient one. The Ordnance Survey records Lappan as 102 acres, and the Groves, lower, as 117 acres. The Groves, upper, was once part of the possessions of the Williams family, and must have been sold by them a long time ago. A Mrs. Patten lives in the dwelling house on it, and the house seems very old. It sits some quarter of a mile south of the old Groves house.

36. Alexander Williams born at Groves, buried in Monaghan

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1770–1843

    Alexander Williams, son of Mathew Williams and Ann Smith, was born at the Groves about 1770 and died in 1843. He is buried in Monaghan. He married Eliza Bocock about 1800 and had issue.

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    Son of Mathew Williams4 and Ann Smith. Born at the Groves about 1770. Married Eliza Bocock about 1800. He died 1843, and is buried m Monaghan. Had issue :

    30. i. John Alexander Williams6. Born Manchester, Eng.,

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    Monaghan is where Alexander Williams lies buried. He was born at the Groves about 1770, son of Mathew Williams and Ann Smith. He married Eliza Bocock about 1800 and had issue, including John Alexander Williams, born in Manchester, England. Alexander died in 1843.

37. Elizabeth Short settled in Dublin with husband

    Dublin · city · Dublin

    Elizabeth Short, daughter of Jane Williams and Thomas Short, married William Beck and settled in Dublin. Her mother Jane later remarried a Mr. Graham and also lived in Dublin.

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    i. James Short6. Settled in Fairfield County, Ohio, ii. Elizabeth Short6. Married Wm. Beck, and settled in Dublin. Mrs. Jane (Williams) Short, after the death of Mr. Short, married Graham and lived in Dublin.

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    Dublin drew in the Short family. Elizabeth Short, daughter of Jane Williams and Thomas Short, married William Beck and settled here in the city. After Thomas Short died, her mother Jane married a Mr Graham and lived in Dublin too. The book lists Elizabeth's brother James as well. He took a different road, settling in Fairfield County, Ohio.

38. Executor John Williams of Cootehill, County Cavan

    Cootehill · town · Cavan · 1795

    John Williams of Lappan appointed John Williams of Coot Hill, County Cavan, as one of two executors of his last will and testament in 1795. This indicates a family or trusted connection between Lappan in Monaghan and Cootehill in Cavan.

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    In the name of God, Amen. I, John Williams, of Lappan, parish of Tyhallan, and county of Monaghan, being sick of body but of sound and perfect memory, thanks be to God, and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do publish and declare this my last will and testament, in manner and form following: first, I leave and bequeath unto my wife, Elizabeth Williams, all the farm of land now in my possession, with my dwelling house and cow house, together with two cows and my mare, my chest of drawers, my bed and bed clothes, and my kitchen furniture, with the following bequests — that at her decease the said houses and land shall go and revert unto John Williams, son to my son Mathew Williams of Lappan aforesaid. Also, I leave unto my said wife all the turf bog I now possess. Also, I leave unto my son William Williams all the land belonging to me, occupied by tenants, if he comes home, and the profits, rents of said lands, until he comes, I leave unto my said wife and said grandson John Williams, equal share and share, and if the said William Williams does not come home before my wife's decease, it is my will that the whole profits of said land go to the said John Williams. Also, I leave unto my son Mathew Williams, my desk. Also, f leave unto my son-in-law, Thomas Short, one shilling, sterling. And it is my will that as soon after my decease as convenient, there shall be an inventory taken of the remainder of my goods and chattels and sold by auction by my executors whom I shall hereafter nominate, and the money arising from the sale thereof, my funeral expenses to be paid thereout, and the remains to be divided equally between my two sons-in-law, viz., William Bell and Thomas Armstrong. And I nominate, constitute and appoint John Williams, of Coot Hill, county of Caven, and William Henderson, of Groves, and county of Monaghan, executors of this my last will and testament.

    In witness whereof, I have hereunto put my hand and seal this

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    Cootehill is a town the road passes through in County Cavan. In 1795, a man named John Williams of Coot Hill was chosen to carry out a dying man's wishes. The man who made the will was another John Williams, from Lappan in County Monaghan. He was sick in body but, as he put it, of sound and perfect memory. He left his farm, his dwelling house and cow house, two cows, his mare, his chest of drawers, his bed and bedclothes, and his kitchen furniture to his wife, Elizabeth. He left his turf bog to her as well. When she died, the houses and land were to pass to his grandson, also called John Williams, the son of his son Mathew Williams of Lappan. He left all his tenant land to his son William Williams, if William came home. Until then, the rents were to be shared between his wife and that grandson. He left his desk to his son Mathew. To his son-in-law Thomas Short he left one shilling, sterling. Everything left over was to be inventoried and sold at auction by his executors, the funeral costs paid from the proceeds, and what remained divided between two other sons-in-law, William Bell and Thomas Armstrong. The will names two executors. One was William Henderson of Groves in County Monaghan. The other was John Williams of Coot Hill, County Cavan. The appointment points to a bond of trust, perhaps of family, between Lappan in Monaghan and this town in Cavan.

39. Groves Upper once part of Williams family holdings

    Groves Upper · townland · Monaghan

    The Groves (upper), about a quarter mile south of the old Groves house, was once part of the Williams family possessions and was sold long ago. A Mrs. Patten occupies a very old dwelling house on it.

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    According to the Ordinance Survey, Lappan now has 102 acres, and the Groves (lower) 117. The Groves (upper), I am told by a person residing there, was once part of the possessions of the Williams family, and must have been sold by them a long time ago, as the dwelling house on it, occupied by a Mrs. Patten, seems very old. This is some quarter of a mile south of the old Groves house.

    Internet Archive groveslappanmona00will, Chapter 19

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    Somewhere around here is a place once part of the Williams family holdings. It was sold a long time ago. The dwelling house on it, occupied by a Mrs. Patten, seems very old. It sits about a quarter of a mile south of the old Groves house.

40. Mathew Bell Williams born at Lappan, Monaghan

    Lappan · townland · Monaghan · 1806

    Mathew Bell Williams, son of Mathew Williams and Margaret Bell, was born in Lappan, Monaghan County, Ireland, on December 9, 1806. He later married Margaret McAllister and then Mrs. Brillina Wiley, raising his family in Philadelphia and Shelby County, Ohio.

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    Several children, of whom we have no account. 29. Mathew Bell Williams e, Son of Mathew Williams5 and Margaret Bell. Was born in Lappan, Monaghan Co., Ireland, Dec. 9, 1806. Married: 1. Margaret McAllister. Had issue:

    i. Ann E. Williams7, b. June 20, 1833, in Philadelphia, ii. Mary Baine Williams7, b. Aug. 7, 1835, in Shelby Co., O. iii. David Williams7, b. April 8, 1837, in Shelby Co., O. iv. John Williams7, b. Sept. 1, 1838, " " " " v. Edward McMay Williams, b. May 23, 1841, in Shelby

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41. Sarah Bell born at Emyvale, Monaghan, 1769

    Emyvale · town · Monaghan · 1769–1861

    Sarah Bell, daughter of William Bell and Ann Williams, was born at Emyvale in County Monaghan on August 20, 1769, and died at Louisville, Kentucky, on September 5, 1861. She married James Anderson in 1792 and had seven children.

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    Daughter of Wm. Bell and Ann Williams5. Born at Emyvale, Monaghan County, Ireland, Aug. 20, 1769, and died at Louisville, Ky., Sept. 5, 1861. She married Aug. 31, 1792, James Anderson, and had issue:

    i. William Bell Anderson7, b, 1793. Married Eliza Reddick. ii. Agnes Williams Anderson7, b. 1796. Died unmarried,

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42. Elizabeth Bell born in Emyvale, 1789

    Emyvale · town · Monaghan · 1789

    Elizabeth Bell, daughter of William Bell and Ann Williams, was born in Emyvale, Ireland in 1789. She married three times—first John Buchanan, then Dr. Rhodes Stansbury, then Marshall—and died in 1842.

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    Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Wm. Bell and Ann Williams5, was born in Emyvale, Ireland, 1789. Died 1842. She married 1, John Buchanan. Had issue;

    i. Mary Ann Buchanan7. Married Patton. Died

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43. William Williams born in Dublin, lived on Dame Street

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1813–1867

    William Williams, son of Alexander Williams and Eliza Bocock, was born in Dublin on March 1, 1813. He married Alice West in 1845 and resided at No. 2 Dame Street, Dublin, with their children Alexander, Edward, Eliza, Eleanor, and William John.

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    Son of Alexander Williams^ and Eliza Bocock. Born in Dublin March 1, 1813. Married July 12, 1845, Alice West. Mrs. W. died 1867. Had issue:

    i. Alexander Williams7, b. in 1846. ii. Edward Williams?, b. in 1848. iii. Eliza Williams?, iv. Eleanor Williams7. v. William John Williams, b. 1860. Mr. Williams' address is No. 2 Dame St. Dublin.

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44. Ann Bell born in Emyvale, 1786

    Emyvale · town · Monaghan · 1786

    Ann Bell, daughter of William Bell and Ann Williams, was born at Emyvale, Ireland in 1786. She married Cunningham S. Semple and died in 1810.

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    Ann Bell, daughter of William Bell and Ann Williams5, was born at Emyvale, Ireland, 1786. Died in 1810. Married Cunningham S. Semple. Had issue :

    i. Henry A. Semple7. ii. Emeline Semple17. Married Rev. Samuel Tate.

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45. Anne Williams born in Dublin, married at Monaghan

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1818–1860

    Anne Williams, daughter of Alexander Williams and Eliza Bocock, was born in Dublin on October 24, 1818. She married Robbert Whitla on August 9, 1841, at Monaghan, and the Whitla family's address was listed as Monaghan, Ireland, with twelve children.

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    Daughter of Alexander Williams5 and Eliza Bocock. Was born at Dublin, Oct. 24, 1818. Married Aug. 9, 1841, at Monaghan, RobbertWhitla. Their issue:

    i. Eliza Whitla7, b. Nov. 29, 1842. Died May, 1843. ii. James Whitla7, b. April 16, 1844. Married Charlotte

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46. James Williams born at Milltown, Dublin

    Milltown · townland · Dublin · 1813

    James Williams, son of Mathew Williams and Mary Thompson, was born on November 7, 1813, at Milltown, Dublin. He married Martha Hamilton and then Dorothy Spence, and resided at 43 Dame Street, Dublin.

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    Son of Mathew Wiliiams5 and Mary Thompson. Born Nov. 7, 1813, at Milltown, Dublin. Married: 1. Martha Hamilton. Had issue :

    i. Andrew Hamilton Williams7, b. June 30, 1852. Lives

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47. John Williams of Coote Hill, County Cavan

    Cootehill · town · Cavan · 1780–1808

    John Williams, son of Mathew Williams and Ann Smith, was born about 1780 at the Groves. In his father's will he is referred to as 'John Williams, of Coote Hill, County of Cavan.' He died January 10, 1808.

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    Son of Mathew Williams4 and Ann Smith. Born about 1780 at the Groves. In John Williams'4 will, he is referred to as "John Williams, of Coote Hill, County of Cavan." Died Jan. 10, 1808. Married , and left one daughter.

    33. i. Matilda Williams6, who married James Courtnay.

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48. Mary Williams born at Donnybrook, Dublin

    Donnybrook · parish · Dublin · 1818–1845

    Mary Williams, daughter of Mathew Williams and Mary Thompson, was born at Donnybrook, Dublin, in May 1818. She married Josiah Dinely of Gingory on November 5, 1840, and had three children.

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    Daughter of Mathew Williams^ and Mary Thompson. Born at Donnybrook, Dublin, May, 1818. Married Josiah Dinely, of Gingory, Nov. 5, 1840. Had issue:

    i. Josiah Dinely7, b. Sept. 16, 1841. ii. Rachel Dinely7, b. March 4, 1844, at Lancaster, Eng. iii. Andrew Thompson Dinely7, b. Nov. 25, 1845, at Castleshane.

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49. Samuel Bell born in Emyvale, 1784

    Emyvale · town · Monaghan · 1784

    Samuel Bell, son of William Bell and Ann Williams, was born at Emyvale, Ireland in 1784. He emigrated to Pennsylvania where he married Martha Ghormley and died in March 1842.

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    Son of William Bell and Ann Williams5. Born in 1784 at Emyvale, Ireland, and died March, 1842, in Pennsylvania. Married Martha Ghormley. Had issue:

    i. Mary Ann Bell7. Married Rev. Thomas McKinley. ii. Nancy Bell7. Died single, iii. Wm. Ghormley Bell7. Married Sarah Bell, iv. Martha Bell7. v. Wiley Bell7. vi. Theodore Bell7.

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50. William Bell born in Emyvale, 1781

    Emyvale · town · Monaghan · 1781

    William Bell, son of William Bell and Ann Williams, was born in Emyvale, Ireland on February 11, 1781. He later emigrated to the United States where he married Margaret Van Home Dwight and died November 2, 1854.

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    Son of William Bell and Ann Williams5. Born in Emyvale, Ireland, Feb. 11, 1781. Died Nov. 2, 1854, in the U. S. Married Margaret Van Home Dwight. Had issue:

    i. William Maurice Bell7, b. October 17, 1812. Married

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51. Matilda Williams born in Dublin

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1810–1860

    Matilda Williams, daughter of Mathew Williams and Mary Thompson, was born in Dublin in 1810 and died around 1860. She married George Bartley at Gingory on January 11, 1839, and had three children.

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    Daughter of Mathew Williams^ and Mary Thompson. Born at Dublin, 1810. Died about 1860. Married at Gingory, George Bartley, Jan. 11, 1839. Had issue:

    i. William Bartley .

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52. John Williams of Coote Hill

    Cootehill · town · Cavan

    John Williams was identified as being "of Coote Hill," establishing a people-place association with Cootehill. His daughter Matilda married James Courtnay and had seven children.

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    Daughter of John Williams 5 "of Coote Hill," and . Married James Courtnay. Had issue: i. Mary Ann Courtnay7. ii. Matilda Courtnay?.

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53. Whitla family residence at Monaghan

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan

    The Whitla family, descended from Anne Williams and Robbert Whitla, resided in Monaghan, Ireland. Their twelve children included Eliza, James, Alexander, Robert Jones, Sarah, Eliza Anne, William, Anne, Alice, Maggie, Meredith, and Rachel.

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    xi. Meredith Whitla?, b. Nov. 27, 1858. Married May Connor, xii. Rachel Whitla?, b. Sept. 12, 1860. The address of Mr. Whitla is Monaghan, Ireland.

    33. Matilda Williams «,

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54. William Williams's Dame Street address in Dublin

    Dame Street · street · Dublin

    William Williams maintained a residence at No. 2 Dame Street, Dublin, as recorded in the family genealogy. Dame Street is a central thoroughfare in Dublin.

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    i. Alexander Williams7, b. in 1846. ii. Edward Williams?, b. in 1848. iii. Eliza Williams?, iv. Eleanor Williams7. v. William John Williams, b. 1860. Mr. Williams' address is No. 2 Dame St. Dublin.

    32. Anne Williams e,

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55. Andrew Thompson Dinely born at Castleshane

    Castleshane · electoral division · Monaghan · 1845

    Andrew Thompson Dinely, son of Mary Williams and Josiah Dinely, was born at Castleshane on November 25, 1845. His older brother Josiah was born in 1841 and sister Rachel at Lancaster, England.

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    i. Josiah Dinely7, b. Sept. 16, 1841. ii. Rachel Dinely7, b. March 4, 1844, at Lancaster, Eng. iii. Andrew Thompson Dinely7, b. Nov. 25, 1845, at Castleshane.

    38. Ann Browne e,

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