Roundstone
Cloch na Rón
Roger Harrison / Forum Connemara
Townland: Roundstone
Civil Parish: Moyrus
Barony: Ballynahinch
Church Parish: Roundstone
District Electoral Division: Owengowla
Area: 211.72 acres / 211 acres, 2 roods, 35 perches
Baptism and Marriage records for Roundstone R.C. Parish 1872-1881
NUI Galway Digital Collections for Roundstone
West Connemara men who lost their lives in WWI (Clifden and Connemara Heritage Society)
1911 Census for Roundstone
Overview of Roundstone in 1911
There were a total of 90 houses in the townland of Roundstone in 1911 and 81 of those were occupied. Houses 21, 22, 31, 34, 55, 62, 88, 89 and 90 were unoccupied at that time. House 21 was a C. D. Board store, house 22 was the Roundstone National School, House 31 was an unoccupied hotel and house 34 was an unoccupied public house that would usually have Edward Connolly as the head of the family. House 55 was unoccupied but the landholder was Henry A. Robertson, house 62 was the I. C. M. (Irish Church Mission) school and house 88 was an unoccupied 1st class private dwelling. Houses 10 and 84 were constructed of mud, wood or other perishable materials for walls and had slate, iron or tiled roofs. Houses 8, 15, 16, 24, 25, 43, 47-50, 59, 67-70, 74-77 and 87 were constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls and had thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing and all the other houses had stone, brick or concrete walls and slate, iron or tiled roofs. Houses 7, 20, 30, 31, 35, 40, 41, 52, 55, 61, 71, 83 and 88 were 1st class dwellings, houses 24, 25, 43, 47-49, 59, 67-70, 74-78, 85 and 86 were 3rd class dwellings, house 87 was a 4th class dwelling and all the others were 2nd class dwellings. Houses 2-6 formed the Coastguard Station, houses 7, 9, 23, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 42, 45, 46 and 71 were public houses, houses 29, 31 and 61 were hotels, houses 32, 35, 40, 41, 44, 52, 53, 58 and 64 were shops, house 60 was a lodging house and all the others were private dwellings. `Houses 84, 86 and 87 had 1 room and no windows in the front, house 47 had 2 rooms and no windows in the front, houses 68-70 and 74 had 1 room and 1 window and houses 25 and 76-78 had 2 rooms and 1 window. House 83 had 3 rooms and 1 window to the front, houses 17, 32, 51 and 58 had 2 rooms and 2 windows, houses 24, 37, 43, 48, 66, 67, 75, 77 and 81 had 3 rooms and 2 windows in the front and houses 27, 42, 44, 49, 54, 59, 63, 65 and 72 had 4 rooms and 2 windows in the front. Houses 26 and 53 had 5 rooms and 2 windows, houses 8, 15 and 16 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, houses 10, 18, 19 and 73 had 4 rooms and 3 windows, house 39 had 7 rooms and 3 windows in the front, house 29 had 9 rooms and 3 windows in the front, house 82 had 3 rooms and 4 windows and houses 11-14, 50 and 57 had 4 rooms and 4 windows. Houses 2-6 and 45 had 5 rooms and 4 windows, house 34 had 6 rooms and 4 windows in the front, house 64 had 7 rooms and 4 windows in the front, house 36 had 11 rooms and 4 windows in the front and house 1 had 6 rooms and 5 windows. House 80 had 7 rooms and 5 windows, houses 28 and 38, had 8 rooms and 5 windows, house 56 had 9 rooms and 5 windows and house 88 had 11 rooms and 5 windows in the front. Houses 9 and 23 had 7 rooms and 6 windows, houses 41, 71 and 83 had 8 rooms and 6 windows in the front, house7 had 9 rooms and 6 windows and house 33 had 10 rooms and 6 windows in the front. House 46 had 11 rooms and 7 windows in the front, house 40 had 9 rooms and 8 windows, house 20 had 13 rooms and 10 windows in the front, houses 30 and 55 had 11 rooms and 12 windows, house 61 had 15 rooms and 12 windows and house 31 had 16 rooms and 12 windows in the front.
There were a total of 142 out buildings consisting of 22 stables, 3 coach houses, harness room, 30 cow houses, 6 calf houses, 11 piggeries, 7 fowl houses, a barn, 44 turf houses, a potato house, 5 sheds, 9 stores, a forge and a laundry. There were 360 people living in the townland of Roundstone at that time, 172 males and 188 females. The enumerator for the area was Const. Francis McGlynn.
Woodliffe [sic]
The head of the first family in Roundstone was William (49) and he had been married to Elizabeth A. (44) for 25 years and had had 7 children and all had survived. They shared the house with 4 of those children, Edith (16), George (14), Alfred (12) and Leonard (10). They were all Church of England and William and Elizabeth A. were born in England, Edith was born in Kilkee, Co. Clare, George was born in Co. Mayo and Alfred and Leonard were born in Co. Kerry. They could all read and write and William was listed as being a chief petty officer in the Coast Guard and George, Alfred and Leonard were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms and they had a turf house and a laundry. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Sidney Brown (41) was listed as the head of this family and he lived with his wife of 11 years, Mary (38) and they had 4 children, William John (10), Elizabeth Melucy [sic] (9), Sidney Montgomery (8) and Albert James (3mths). Sidney Brown was Church of England and was born in England and the others were all Church of Ireland with Albert James being born in Co. Galway while the others were all born in Co. Louth. With exception of baby Albert James, they could all read and write. Sidney Brown was a petty officer 2nd class in the Coast Guard and William John, Elizabeth Melucy [sic] and Sidney Montgomery were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Frederick Wm. (36) was the head of this family and had been married to Ida for 15 years and they had had 2 children and both had survived. They shared the house with their son, Frederick (12). They were all Church of England and born in England and all could read and write. Frederick Wm. was in the Coast Guard / Royal Navy and Frederick was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
John (45) was the head of this family in house 4 and he had been married to Nora Teresa (38) and had been for 16 years during which time they had had 2 children, George Robert (15) and Emily Agnes Mary (13). They were all Roman Catholic and John and Nora Teresa were born in Co. Cork and the children were born in England. They could all read and write and John was a petty officer in the Coast Guard while the children were both scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
William Henry (34) lived in this house with his wife of 11 years, Rosa Alice but they had no children. Both were born in England and William Henry was Church of England and Rosa Alice was a Presbyterian and both could read and write. William Henry was a boatman in H.M. Coast Guard. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Frederick John was the head of this household and he had been married to Emily Louisa (31) for 4 years and they had a son, Henry James Clarence (2). Frederick John was a Wesleyan and was born in England, Emily Louisa was Church of Ireland and was born in Co. Down and Henry James Clarence was Church of England and was born in England. Both parents could read and write and Frederick Henry was listed as being a boatman in the coastguard. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Redmond (additional surnames: McCombe [sic], Holmes and Walsh)
The widow Mary (60) was listed as the head of this household in house 7 and also in the house at that time were her sister, Margaret McCombe [sic] (59), an unspecified relative, Elizabeth Ann Holmes (48), who had been married for 18 years but had no children and a lodger, Edward Thomas Walsh (38). Edward Thomas was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway and the other 3 were all Church of England and were born in England. Edward Thomas could speak both Irish and English and all could read and write. Mary was a publican and grocer and Edward Thomas was a Clergyman. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 9 rooms and they had a cow house and a turf house. The landholder was Patrick Conneely.
John (69) was married to Anne (66) and they had been for 37 years during which time they had had 5 children with 4 of those surviving. They shared the house with their daughter, Elizabeth (24) and all were Roman Catholic with John being born in Co. Galway, Anne was born in Co. Sligo and Elizabeth was born in Co. Kilkenny. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. John was a pensioner, Anne was a dressmaker and Elizabeth was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Brother Sebastian Kerr.
John J. (60) had been married to Bridget (50) for 10 years but had no children. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and Bridget could read and write and John J. was a licenced grocer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms and they had a cow house, a calf house, a piggery, a fowl house, 2 turf houses, a potato house, a shed and a store. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Walshe (additional surname: Gaven [sic] )
Annie M. (38) was listed as the head of this household and she had been married for 11 years but there was no mention of a husband in this entry. She shared the house with those 3 children, Mary C. Josephine (10), Thos. P. H. (7) and Annie Victoria (4) and also a servant, Bridget Gaven [sic] (16). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Bridget could speak both Irish and English and Annie Victoria could read only while all the others could read and write. Annie M. was a national school teacher, the children were all scholars and Bridget was a servant. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Brother Sebastian Kerr.
Matthews (additional surnames: Brennan and Connolly)
Mary Josephine (30) was listed as the head of this household and she had been married for 5 years but there was no mention of a husband in this entry. She shared the house with her daughters, Lucy Mary (2), Christina Sheela (10mths), her sister, Teresa Brennan (23) and a servant, Barbara Connolly (15). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic with the exception of Mary Josephine, who was born in America. Mary Josephine, Teresa and Barbara spoke both Irish and English and all could read and write. Mary Josephine and Teresa were a teachers and Barbara was a domestic servant. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Mark Mongan.
Hartigan [sic]
The head of this family was William (56), a widower, who lived in the house with his son, James (25) and 2 daughters, Kate Anne (22) and Margarett [sic] (20). They were all Roman Catholic and William was born in Co. Limerick while the others were born in Spiddal, Co. Galway. William spoke only English and James spoke Irish and English but all could read and write. William was listed as being an ex-pensioner with the R.I.C. and James was a general labourer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was Mark Mongan.
Toole (additional surname: O’Sullivan)
Joseph (34) was the head of this family and he had been married to Mary (33) for 3 years and they had 2 children, Mary Ellen (2) and Celia Anne (3mths) and also in the house at that time was a boarder, Redmond O’Sullivan (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, with the exception of Redmond, who was born in Dublin City. Joseph and Mary spoke both Irish and English and, along with Redmond, could read and write. Both Joseph and Redmond were tailors. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Mark Mongan.
There were 3 members of this household and the head was Michael (67) and he had been married to Mary (70) for 40 years and they had had 8 children but only 3 had survived. They shared the house with their daughter, Maggie (19). They were all born in Carna, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English but only Maggie could read and write. Michael was listed as being a fisherman. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a cow house. The landholder was Mark Mongan.
Mark (55) lived in this house with his wife of 29 years, Honor (55) but they had no children. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and both could read only. Mark was listed as being a farmer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a cow house. The landholder was Mark Mongan.
Honor (57) was married for 15 years and had 3 children but there was no mention of a husband in this entry. She shared the house with her 3 sons, Joseph (14), Patrick (12) and John (11). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and all could read and write. Honor was a farmer and the sons were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a cow house. The landholder was Honor Conroy.
Francis (34) lived in this house with his wife, Mary (33) and they had been married for a year but had no children. They were both Roman Catholic and Francis was born in Co. Sligo and Mary was born in Co. Cork. Both could read and write and Francis was a sergeant in the R.I.C. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a fowl house and a turf house. The landholder was Brother Sebastian Kerr.
Francis (48) was the head of this family and he had been married to Cicelia [sic] (32) for 15 years and during that time they had had 7 children and all had survived. They shared the house with 5 of those children, Thomas Joseph (13), Patrick (12), Mary Ellen (7), Kathleen Cicelia (5) and Teresa Josephine (3). Mary Ellen had no religion listed but all the others were Roman Catholic. Francis was born in Co. Cavan, Cicelia [sic] and Thomas Joseph were born in Co. Mayo and the others were all born in Co. Galway. Thomas Joseph and Patrick spoke both Irish and English, Teresa Josephine could not read, Kathleen Cicelia [sic] could read only and all the others could read and write. Francis was a constable in the R.I.C. and the 4 eldest children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Brother Sebastian Kerr.
Conaty [sic]
Patrick (44) was the head of the family in house 19 and had been married to Elizabeth (35) for 16 years and they had had 5 children but only 1 had survived[i]. Also in the house were 2 children, Bridget Susan (15) and Anthony George (3). They were all Roman Catholic and Patrick was born in Co. Cavan, Elizabeth was born in Co. Clare and the children were born in Co. Galway. With the exception of young Anthony George, they could all read and write. Patrick was a constable in the R.I.C. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Brother Sebastian Kerr.
House 20 was the R.I.C. barracks and the occupants were listed by their initials to protect their identity. Some could be identified by other sources, such as enumerators.
- D. (52) (Patrick Duffy) was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Sligo. He could read and write and was a head constable and before joining the R.I.C. he was a farmer’s son.
- K. (23) was a Roman Catholic who was born in Co. Cork W.R. He could read and write and was a constable and, before joining the R.I.C., he was a farmer’s son.
- J. McD. (23) was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Roscommon. He could read and write and was a constable who, before joining the R.I.C., was a farmer’s son.
- M. (21) was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Wicklow. He could read and write and was a constable and, before joining the R.I.C., he was a farmer’s son. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 13 rooms and they had a 2 stables, a coach house and 3 turf houses. The landholder was Brother Sebastian Kerr.
House 21 was unoccupied.
House 22 was unoccupied
King (additional surnames: Burns, McDonagh and O’Reilly)
Michael John (65) was the head of this household and he had been married to Mary (50) for 5 years and during that marriage they had had 3 children with 2 of those surviving. They shared the house with 2 sons, Joseph John (21)[ii], Bernard (20)[iii], 2 daughters, Mary (4) and Annie (1). Also in the house at that time were 3 servants, Thomas Burns (61), Valentine McDonagh (50) and Mary O’Reilly (14). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, with the exception of Mary O’Reilly, who was born in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. All of the family could speak both Irish and English. Mary (4), Annie and Valentine could not read and the others could read and write. Michael John was a licenced grocer, Thomas was a baker, Valentine was a general servant and Mary O’Reilly was a domestic servant. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a fowl house and a store. The landholder was Michael J. King.
King (additional surname: Davern [sic])
The widow, Anne (69) was listed as being the head of this family and she lived in the house with her son, Thomas (28) and granddaughter, Honoria (17). They were all Roman Catholic and Honor and Thomas were born in Co. Galway and Honoria was born in America. Both Honor and Thomas spoke Irish and English and Thomas and Honoria could read and write. Thomas was a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a fowl house, a barn and a shed. The landholder was Honor King.
Mannion (additional surname: Maher and Molloy)
Margaret (80), a widow, was the head of this household and she shared the house with 3 unspecified relatives, Darby Maher (96), a widower, Joseph Molloy (11) and Patrick Molloy (5). They were all Roman Catholic and Darby was born in Co. Clare and the others were all born in Co. Galway. Margaret spoke only Irish and Darby spoke both Irish and English. Patrick could read only while Joseph could read and write and they were both scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was James King.
The widow, Margaret (73) was the sole occupant of this house and she was a Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway. She spoke both Irish and English but could not read. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Michael (36) was married to Bridget (30) and had been for 6 years during which time they had had 3 children and 2 of those had survived. They shared the house with those 2 children, Annie (5) and John (3). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English and could read and write. Michael was listed as being a farmer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a cow house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Joseph (38) lived in house 28 with his wife of 12 years, Delia (35) but they had no children. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both could read and write and were listed as being licenced grocers. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 8 rooms and they had a cow house and a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Mellett [sic] (additional surnames: Burke, Carlisle and Addey [sic])
The head of this household was John (80) and he had been married to Elizabeth (73) for 51 years and during that marriage they had had 12 children and all had survived to this date. They shared the house with their daughter, Elizabeth (35), a granddaughter, Cathleen (13) and a servant, Margaret Burke (15) and 2 boarders, David Windrum [sic] Carlisle (24) and R. S. Dixon Addey (30). John, both Elizabeth’s, Cathleen and Margaret were Church of Ireland, David Windrum [sic] was a Presbyterian and R. S. Dixon was a Quaker. John, Elizabeth (73) and Margaret were born in Co. Galway, Elizabeth (35) and Margaret were born in Dublin City, David Windrum [sic] was born in Co. Down and R. S. Dixon was born in Derry City. John, Elizabeth (73) and Margaret spoke both Irish and English and all could read and write. John’s occupation was listed as “hotel”, Cathleen was a scholar, Margaret was a domestic, David Windrum [sic] was an officer in the R.I.C. and R.S. Dixon was a civil engineer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 9 rooms and they had a piggery and 2 turf houses. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Tuohy (additional surnames: Mannion and Keely)
George B. (34) was listed as being the head of this household and he had been married to Louisa K. (37) for 9 years but they had no children. They shared the house with 4 servants, Maggie Mannion (18), Mary Mannion (18), John Keely (25) and Peter Keely (20). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. George B. and John spoke Irish and English and all could read and write. George B. was a publican and grocer, Maggie and John were general servants, Mary was a servant and Peter was a farm servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 11 rooms and they had a stable, a coach house, a harness room, a cow house, a calf house, a piggery, a turf house, a shed and a store. The landholder was George B. Tuohy.
House 31 was unoccupied.
Ellen (60) was the only occupant of house 31 and she had been married for 42 years and she had had 10 children with 9 of those surviving. There was no mention of a husband in this entry. She was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. She spoke Irish and English, could read and write and was listed as being a shopkeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Edward (75) was the head of this household and he was listed as being married but his wife was not mentioned in this entry. He shared the house with 2 sons, Michael (26) and Stephen (24). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Edward was a publican and a farmer and Michael and Stephen were shop assistants. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 10 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a turf house and a store. There was no landholder listed for this property.
There were 8 members of this family in house 35 and the head was Joseph (58) who had been married to Bridget (57) for 36 years and they had had 11 children and all had survived. They shared the house with 5 of those children and they were, John (33), Thomas (19), Bridget (17), Honour (15) and Patrick (12) and also in the house at that time was a niece, Mary Anne (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Joseph, Bridget (58), John and Mary Anne spoke Irish and English and all the others spoke only English. Patrick could read only while all the others could read and write. Joseph was a farmer and grocer, John and Thomas were farmers and Bridget (17), Honour and Patrick were scholars. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 8 rooms and they had a turf house and a store. The landholder was Brother Sebastian Kerr.
Deveny [sic] (additional surname: Cloherty)
Martin (55) lived in this house with his wife of 7 years, Mary (50) and 3 of Martin’s children[iv], Patrick (13), Maria (12) and Michael (9) and also in the house at that time was a servant, Bridet [sic] Cloherty (13). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could also read and write. Martin was a baker and publican, his children were scholars and Bridet [sic] was a domestic servant. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 11 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house and a calf house and a turf house. The landholder was Martin Deveny [sic].
The widow, Mary (48) was the head of this family and she shared the house with 5 of her children, Ellen (17), Patrick (15), John (14), James (12) and Bernie (6). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. With the exception of Bernie, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Mary and Bernie could not read but all the others could read and write. Patrick was a general servant and John, James and Bernie were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a forge. There was no landholder listed for this property.
James (57) was married to Sarah (58) and had been for 35 years and they had had 7 children with all surviving. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and James could read and write. James was listed as being a publican. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 8 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a barn and a turf house. The landholder was James Courcey.
John (60), a single man, lived in this house with his brother, Festy (41). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and both could read and write. John was a farmer and Festy was a general labourer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house and a store. The landholder was John King.
Michael (46) lived in this house with his wife of 18 years, Sabina (49) and they had 3 children, Joseph (16), Mary (15) and John (13). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English and all could read and write. Michael was a shopkeeper and the children were all scholars. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 9 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house and a store. There was no landholder listed for this property.
The head of the Gorham family in house 41 was Thomas (50) and he had been married to Hannah (50) for 20 years and during that marriage they had had 5 children and all had survived until this time. They shared the house with 3 of those children, Michael Patrick (16), Maggie (14) and Hannah (12). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents could speak both Irish and English and all could read and write. Thomas was a farmer and shopkeeper, Michael Patrick was a general labourer and Maggie and Hannah were scholars. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 8 rooms and they had a cow house and a turf house. The landholder was Michael Mannion.
Stephen (33) lived in this house with his wife of 4 years, Hannah (34) but they had no children at this time. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Stephen could read only and speak both Irish and English while Hannah could read and write. Stephen was listed as being a publican. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Michael Mannion.
Michael (52) was the head of this family and was married to Margaret (51) and had been for 14 years and during that time they had had 3 children with all surviving[v]. They lived in the house with 6 children, Margaret (12), Joseph (11), Valentine (8), Stephen (21) Thomas (17) and John (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Michael was a farmer, Joseph and Valentine were scholars and Stephen, Thomas and John were general labourers. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was Michael Mannion.
There were 7 members of this family and John (40) was the head. He had been married to Mary (36) for 12 years and they had 5 children, Bridget (10), Patrick (9), Mary Anne (7), Hannah (4) and John James (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English All, apart from young John James, could read and write. John was a carpenter and the 4 eldest children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was the Rev. Patrick McCormick.
Richard (57) was listed as the head of this family and he had been married to Mary (51) for 21 years and they had had 9 children of which 7 had survived. They shared the house with those 7 children and they were, Michael (30)[vi], Martin (18), Bridget R. (14), Anne M. (12), Margaret M. (10), John J. (8) and Sarah (7). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Richard, Mary, Michael and Martin spoke both Irish and English and the others spoke only English. John J. and Sarah could read only and all the others could read and write. Richard was a licenced grocer, Michael was a fisherman, Martin was a postman and the other children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a piggery and a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Dowd (additional surnames: Kenny and Clancy)
Richard J. (31) lived in this house with his sister, Letitia C. (23), a shop assistant, Bridget Kenny (20) and a servant, Catherine Clancy (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Only Catherine could speak Irish and English and all could read and write. Richard J. was a grocer and publican. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 11 rooms and they had a fowl house and a turf house. The landholder was Richard J. Dowd.
Margaret (80), a widow, lived in this house with her daughter, Mary (60). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English but neither could read. Margaret was listed as being a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a cow house and a turf house. The landholder was Margaret Toole.
The widow Nora (30) and she lived in the house with her daughter, Celia (5) and son, Thomas (3). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Nora spoke Irish and English, read and write and was listed as being a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Nora Toole.
John O. (45) had been married to Sabina (45) for 18 years and had 7 children, Delia (17), Mark (16), Martin (14), Mary Ann (11), John (8), Thomas (6) and Patrick (5). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English. Delia, Thomas and Patrick could not read and the others could all read and write. John O. was a shoemaker, Mark was a postman and Martin, Mary Ann, John and Thomas. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a cow house, a piggery and a turf house. The landholder was John King.
There were 10 members of this family and the head was listed as being James (48) who had been married to Mary (47) for 24 years and they had had 11 children and all had survived until this time. They shared the house with 7 of those children and they were, John (22), Kate (15), Maggie (14), Sainty [sic] (12), Joseph (9), Annie (7), Rosie (4) and Edith (9mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Church of Ireland. With the exception of Annie, Rosie and Edith, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Mary, Rosie and Edith could not read, Sainty [sic], Joseph and Annie could read only and the others could all read and write. James was a general labourer, John was a labourer and Maggie, Sainty [sic], Joseph, Annie and Rosie were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a cow house. The landholder was James Lydon.
Thomas (77) was listed as the head of this household and he had been married to Mary (80) for 50 years and they had had 4 children, none of which had survived. They shared the house with an unspecified relative, Thomas (16). They were all Roman Catholic and Thomas (77) and Mary were born in Co. Galway and Thomas (16) was born in America. Both Thomas (77) and Mary spoke Irish and English and both Thomas’ could read and write. Thomas (77) was a labourer and Thomas (16) was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Patrick (55) was listed as the head of this family in house 52 and he was a married man but there was no mention of his wife in this entry. He shared the house with 7 of his children, Mamie M. (22), Hannah E. (15), Patrick J. (14), Agnes A. (12), Henery [sic] B. (11), Ellen (10) and John E. (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Patrick and Patrick J. spoke both Irish and English and all could read and write. Patrick was a farmer and the 5 youngest children were scholars. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 9 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a calf house, a piggery, a fowl house and a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Patrick (31) had been married to Mary (29) for 2 years and they had a daughter, Mary Kate (8mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Patrick was a carpenter. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and they had a cow house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Coneely [sic]
Thomas (40) lived in this house with his wife of 2 years, Mary (30) but they had no children at this stage. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Thomas spoke only Irish and Mary spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. Thomas was a wool weaver. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a cow house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
House 55 was unoccupied.
Fetherston [sic] (additional surnames: Eldon, Lougheed [sic] and Burke)
George Graham (41) was the head of this household, and he had been married to Elizabeth Anne (30) for 4 years and they had 1 daughter, Hilda Mary (2) and they shared the house with Elizabeth Anne’s mother and brother, Mary Eldon (61) and Frederick Charles Eldon (25), a boarder, William George Lougheed [sic] (22) and a servant, Honor Rebecca Burke (15). They were all members of the Irish Church and George Graham was born in Dublin City, Elizabeth Anne was born in Knockmaroon, Co Dublin. Hilda Mary was born in Roundstone, Co. Galway, Mary was born in Co. Monaghan, Frederick Charles and Honor Rebecca were born in Co. Galway and William George was born in Co. Sligo. Frederick Charles and Honor Rebecca spoke Irish and English and, apart from young Hilda Mary, they could all read and write. George Graham was an Apothecary, Elizabeth Anne was a sub-postmistress, Frederick Charles was a post office clerk, William George was a land agents clerk and Honor Rebecca was a servant. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 9 rooms and they had a fowl house and a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
John (50) was the head of this family and he was married to Bridget (42) and had been for 23 years and they had had 13 children with only 8 of those surviving. They shared the house with 5 children, Mary F. (20), Robert A. (17), George (15), Emily (13) and Gordon (9). Bridget was a Roman Catholic and all the others were members of the Irish Church. John was born in Co. Sligo, Bridget was born in Co. Clare and the children were all born in Co. Galway. All could read and write, John was a R.I.C. constable and the 4 youngest children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
John (49) was the head of this family and he had been married to Mary (70) for 24 years and they had a son, Michael (22). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English but only Michael could read and write. John was a mason and Michael was a shopkeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
The widower, John (80) lived in this house with his 2 sons, Patrick (50) and John (35). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and all could read and write. Both of the Johns were listed as being farmers. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was John Toole.
Green (additional surname: Gorman)
Godefred [sic] (73) was the head of this household and he had been married to Hanora (80) for 49 years and they had had 9 children with only 4 of those having survived. Also in the house at that time were 2 boarders, Hanora Gorman (69), a widow, and Winifred Gorman (32). Godefred [sic] was a member of the Irish Church and the others were all Roman Catholic and all were born in Co. Galway. Both of the Hanoras and Winifred spoke Irish and English and, apart from Hanora (80), they could all read and write. Godefred [sic] was a lodging house keeper. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 6 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Kinton [sic] (additional surname: Wall)
John (45) was married to Elizabeth (46) and had been for 11 years but they had no children. They shared the house with a niece, Louie [sic][vii] Wall (24). John was a Methodist and was born in England, Elizabeth and Louie [sic] were Church of England and Elizabeth was born in South America and Louie was born in England. They could all read and write and John was a grocer. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 15 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
House 62 was unoccupied
Morrow (additional surname: Love)
William (55) was the head of this family and he had been married to Mary (52) for 21 years and they had had 4 children and all had survived. They shared the house with 3 of those children, Tom (18), Edith (16) and Annie (11) and also in the house at that time were 2 unspecified relatives, Frances Love (74) and Frances Love (40). They were all Church of Ireland and William, Mary, Frances (74) and Frances (40) were born in Co. Donegal and the children were all born in Co. Galway. They could all read and write. William was a school teacher and the children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
There were 8 members of this family and the head was listed as being John (45) who had been married to Bridget (37) for 12 years. They had 6 children, also in the house and they were, Patrick (11), Delia (10), Mary (8), Barbara (6), John (4) and Anne (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English and John, Patrick, Delia and Mary could read and write. John as a carpenter and, apart from young Anne, all the children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms and they had a piggery. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Thomas (48) shared this house with his wife of 6 years, Bridget (45) and they had no children. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and both could read and write. Thomas was a butcher. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and they had a turf house. The landholder was Thomas Toole.
The widow Margaret (39) lived in this house with 3 of her children, Stephen, (14), Mary Anne (12) and Michael (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Apart from Michael, all of the family could speak both Irish and English and all could read and write. The 3 children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Mark (40), who was a widower, was the head of this family and he lived with 3 of his children, Mary Agnes (10), Michael Joseph (8) and Mark (6). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mark (40) speak both Irish and English and Mark (6) could read only while all the others could read and write. Mark (40) was a fisherman and the children were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a cow house. The landholder was Thomas Toole.
Timmons (additional surnames: King and Lafferty)
John (71) lived in this house with his wife of 31 years, Mary (70) and they had no children. Also in the house at that time were a boarder, Festy Lafferty (54) and an unspecified relative, Babra [sic] King (18). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Babra [sic] and Festy could read and write. John and Festy were farm labourers. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was Thomas Toole.
Katie (70), who was unmarried, lived in this house with her son, Charles (21). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Charles could read and write and was a general servant. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was Thomas Toole.
William (52) had been married to Mary (50) for 14 years and during that marriage they had had 5 children with 4 surviving, John (11), Mary Cecelia (9), William (7) and Martin James (4). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. William, Mary and John (11) spoke both Irish and English and could read and write. William and Mary were licenced publicans and grocers and John was a scholar. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 8 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
The widow, Annie (45) was the head of this family and she lived with 6 of her children, James R. (19), Albert G. (18), Arthur (14), Amy E. (12), Percy (9) and Maude (7). Annie was born in Co. Clare and the children were born in Co. Galway and all were Church of Ireland. Maude could read only and the others could read and write. The 4 youngest children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Prendergrast [sic]
Mary (35) was listed as the head of this family in house 35 and she had been married for 16 years and had had 6 children but there was no mention of her husband in this entry. She shared the house with her children and they were, Michael (15), Joseph (12), Mary (10), Bridget (8), Ellen (5) and Agnes (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary (35) and Michael could speak both Irish and English. Ellen and Agnes could not read, Bridget could read only and the others could read and write. Michael was a general labourer and Joseph, Mary (10), Bridget and Ellen were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Boyer (additional surnames: Powell and Foling [sic] (?)[viii])
Mary Anne (48), who was single, lived in this house with a niece, Gertrude E. (22) and a boarder, John Foling [sic] (?) (27). They were all Church of Ireland and Mary Anne and Gertrude E. were born in Co. Sligo and John was born in Co. Limerick. They could all read and write. Mary Anne was a seamstress, Gertrude E. was a school teacher and John was a game keeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Catherine (74), a widow, lived in this house with her son John (22) and they were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Catherine spoke Irish and English while John could read and write. John was a general labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Lyden (additional surname: King)
James (57) was married to Norah (30) and had been for 3 years and they had 1 daughter, Celia Mary (2). They shared the house with Norah’s widowed mother Mary King (76). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. With the exception of young Mary, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. James and Norah could read and write and James was listed as being a farmer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a stable. The landholder was James Lydon.
The sole occupant of house 76 was John (35) and he was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. He was single, spoke Irish and English, could read and write and was listed as being a butcher. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
The widow Mary (80) lived in this house with her son, Pat (35). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and Pat could read and write. Pat was a general labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was James Lydon.
The head of this family in house 78 was Simon (68) and he had been married to Kate (62) for 19 years and they had had 5 children and all had survived. They shared the house with 3 of their children, Mary (13), Annie (11) and John (9). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. With the exception of John, all of the family could speak both Irish and English and Kate, Mary and Annie could read and write. Simon was a labourer and Mary, Annie and John were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was James King.
There were 8 members of this household and the head was Michael (60) and he had been married to Delia for 32 years and they had had 12 children and 10 had survived to that time. They shared the house with 6 of those children, Peter (19), Martin (17), Michael (15), Katie (14), Thomas (11) and Denis (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, apart from Michael (60), who was born in Co. Clare. Both parents spoke Irish and English and all could read and write. Michael (60), Peter and Martin were shoemakers and the 4 youngest children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was James King.
James (65) was the head of the family in house 80 and he had been married to Annie (60) for 34 years and during that marriage they had had 11 children and 10 of those had survived. They shared the house with 6 of those children, James (18), Bridget (18), Kaite [sic] (16), Michael (14), Annie (12) and Lizzie (11). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English and all could read and write. James (65) was a farmer, James (18) was a general labourer and Michael, Annie and Lizzie were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a piggery and a shed. The landholder was James King.
Cosgrove (additional surnames: McDonagh and Keane)
Margaret (25) lived in this house with a non-relative, Sarah McDonagh (18) and also a visitor, Katie Keane (23). They were all Roman Catholic and Margaret was born in Co. Fermanagh, Sarah was born in Co. Galway and Katie was born in Co. Sligo. All could speak both Irish and English and also read and write. Margaret was a pace teacher, Sarah was a servant and Katie was a national teacher. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Michael (47) was the head of this family and he had been married Barbara (39) to 22 years and they had had 10 children with 9 of those surviving to that time. They shared the house with 7 of those children and they were, Mary (17), Bridget (15), Maggie (12), Barbara (9), Norah (7), Michael (4) and Thomas (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael (47), Barbara (39), Mary and Bridget spoke both Irish and English. Michael (47), Michael (4) and Thomas could not read, Barbara (9) and Norah could read only and the others could read and write. Michael (47) was a tailor and Maggie, Barbara (9) and Norah were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a turf house. There was no landholder listed for this property.
McCormick (additional surname: Greene)
James (62) lived in this house with his wife of 39 years, Mary Frances (60) and they had had 9 children of which 7 had survived. They shared the house with a servant, Mary Greene (17). James and Mary Frances were Church of Ireland and Mary was a Roman Catholic. James was born in Co. Limerick, Mary Frances was born in Queen’s County[ix] and Mary was born in Co. Galway. Mary spoke Irish and English and all could read and write. James was an Incumbent of Moyrus Parish and Canon of Tuam Cathedral and Mary was a general servant domestic. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 8 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a calf house, a turf house and a shed. The landholder was the Rev. McCormick.
There was just the 1 occupant in this house, Bridget (79), who was a single woman. She was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. She spoke Irish and English but could not read and she had no occupation listed. The house was a 4th class dwelling with 1 room. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Thomas (47) was married to Bridget (70) and had been for 12 years but they had no children. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could could speak both Irish and English but neither could read and Thomas was a general labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Patrick Conneely.
Anne (75) was the sole occupant of house 86 and she was a single woman. She was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. She spoke Irish and English, could not read and was a domestic servant. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was Patrick Conneely.
Joseph (74) lived in this house with his wife of 40 years, Bridget (85) and they had had 2 children and only 1 had survived. They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Joseph spoke both Irish and English while Bridget spoke only Irish and neither could read. Neither of them had any occupation listed. The house was a 4th class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was Thomas Toole.
House 88 was unoccupied
House 89 was unoccupied
Joseph (26) was the sole occupant of the last house in Roundstone and he was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. He spoke both Irish and English, could not read and was a general labourer.
1901 Census for Roundstone
Overview of the townland
There were a total of 108 houses and there were also 30 ships listed in the townland.
There were 3 houses that were treated separately so possibly might be houses in the Rural areas of Roundstone[x]. Of those 3 houses 2 were occupied with house 3 being empty. They were both constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls and had thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing. House 1 had 1 room and 1 window and house 2 had 3 rooms and 3 windows.
There were 105 houses in this part of the census with houses 9-12, 16, 18, 21, 28, 36, 37, 40, 42, 44, 54, 67, 70, 78, 79, 82, 87, 93, 102 and 104 were unoccupied. House 8 was the Coastguard station, houses 9, 17, 27, 34, 40, 44, 46, 47, 54, 55 and 81 were listed as being public houses. Houses 11 and 104 were female national schools, house 12 was the Roman Catholic church, house 16 was a warehouse and houses 18, 28, 32, 38, 42, 49, 56, 61, 65, 67, 71, 72, 82 and 88 were shops. House 25 was the R. I. C. barracks, houses 31, 35 and 68 were hotels, house 36 was the Protestant Church, house 41 was the post office, house 50 was a shop and lodging house and house 66 was a lodging house. House 70 was the Protestant school, houses 89-92 were priest’s dwellings, House 93 was the Presbyterian Church, house 102 was the male national school and the rest were all private dwellings. Houses 22, 31, 34, 35, 38, 39, 41, 45, 46, 49, 50, 55, 56, 68, 92, 94 and 98 were 1st class dwellings, Houses 1-7, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 23-27, 32, 33, 43, 47, 48, 51-53, 57-60, 62-66, 69, 71-73, 83, 88-91, 95, 97, 99-101 and 103 were 2nd class dwellings and all the others were 3rd class dwellings. Houses 8, 76, 77, 80, 84, 96 and 105 had 1 room and 1 window, house 30 had 2 rooms and 1 room, house 85 had 2 rooms and 2 windows, houses 13, 20, 43, 64, 74, 75, 83, 86 and 88 had 3 rooms and 2 windows to the front and houses 26, 29, 32, 52, 58, 61, 69, 71-73 and 99 had 4 rooms and 2 windows to the front. Houses 33 and 60 had 5 rooms and 2 windows in the front, house 95 had 2 rooms and 3 windows, house 91 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, houses 15, 23, 53, 81, 90 and 97 had 4 rooms and 3 windows, house 19 had 5 rooms and 3 windows, house 48, 65 and 103 had 6 rooms and 3 windows and house 25 had 11 rooms and 3 windows to the front. Houses 14, 59, 63, 100 and 101 had 4 rooms and 4 windows, house 62 had 5 rooms and 4 windows, houses 2-7 had 6 rooms and 4 windows, house 51 had 7 rooms and 4 windows in the front, house 27 had 9 rooms and 4 windows in the front and house 35 had 13 rooms and 4 windows in the front. House 66 had 5 rooms and 4 windows, house 24 had 6 rooms and 5 windows, house 89 had 7 rooms and 5 windows in the front, houses 1 and 17 had 8 rooms and 5 windows, house 47 had 9 rooms and 5 windows in the front, house 34 had 10 rooms and 5 windows and house 46 had 11 rooms and 5 windows to the front. House 50 had 6 rooms and 6 windows, house 22 had 10 rooms and 6 windows in the front, house 45 had 11 rooms and 6 windows, house 94 had 14 rooms and 6 windows to the front and house 92 had 15 rooms and 6 windows to the front. House 55 had 12 rooms and 7 windows in the front, house 56 had 8 rooms and 8 windows, house 38 had 11 rooms and 8 windows, house 39 had 15 rooms and 8 windows to the front, houses 49 and 68 had 11 rooms and 9 windows, house 98 had 13 rooms and 10 windows and house 31 had 22 rooms and 16 windows to the front.
The enumerator was Const. Charles Laidley.
Ships
The shipping return (form B. 3.) shows that there were 30 ships and boats in Roundstone at the time of the 1901 census.
James Lyden was the owner of Yard (Reg. 108825). It was a fishing lugger of 9 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Dublin and there were 7 crew ashore.
Thomas Gorham was the owner of Pelsie (?) (Reg. 108822). It was a fishing lugger of 16 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Dublin and there were 7 crew ashore.
Michael O’Donnell was the owner of Mayflower (Reg. 113252). It was a fishing lugger of 19 tons and used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 7 crew ashore.
Michael Woods was the owner of Errisbeg (Reg. 109657). It was a fishing lugger of 16 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 6 crew ashore.
Joseph Cloherty was the owner of Bencor (Reg. 109584). It was a fishing lugger of 15 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 7 crew ashore.
Michael Cullinane was the owner of Derryclare (Reg. 109585). It was a fishing lugger of 16 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 7 crew ashore.
Michael Conneely was the owner of St. McDara (Reg. 100223). It was a fishing hooker of 14 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 5 crew ashore.
Joseph Cloherty was the owner of Columbia (Reg. 112902). It was a fishing nobby[xi] of 19 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 7 crew ashore.
Kathleen McCullagh was the owner of Shamrock (Reg. 112905). It was a fishing nobby [xii] of 22 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 7 crew ashore.
Patrick Green was the owner of Benbaun (Reg. 109583). It was a fishing nobby[xiii] of 20 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 6 crew ashore.
The trustees of The Congested Dist. Board owned St. Kerrin (Reg. 113257). It was a fishing nobby of 17 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 6 crew ashore and 1 aboard.
Joseph O’Donnell owned Campania (Reg. 1665). It was a fishing nobby of 12 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 5 crew ashore.
Thomas Folan owned St. Patrick (Reg. 1055). It was a fishing hooker of 15 tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 4 crew ashore and 2 aboard.
Martin Toole was the owner of Lily (no Reg.). It was a trading hooker used for coasting trade. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 2 crew ashore.
Edward Connolly was the owner of Moonlighter (no Reg.). It was a trading hooker and used for coasting trade. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 2 crew ashore.
Joseph Clogherty was the owner of St. Joseph (no Reg.). It was a trading hooker and was used for coasting trade. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 2 crew ashore.
Simon Conneely was the owner of St. Patrick (Reg.1661). It was a pookaun that was used for fishing and had a tonnage of 4 tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 4 crew ashore.
Michael O’Donnell was the owner of St. Mary (Reg. 1228). It was a pookaun that was used for fishing and had a tonnage of 3 tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 3 crew ashore.
John McDonagh was the owner of St. Patrick (Reg. 8). It was a rowboat used for fishing and had a tonnage of 2 ½ tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 4 crew ashore.
Thomas Conneely was the owner of St. Patrick (Reg. 116). It was a rowboat that was used for fishing and had a tonnage of 2 ½ tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 4 crew ashore.
Val Green was the owner of St. Mary (Reg. 150). It was a pookaun used for fishing and had a tonnage of 3 tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 3 crew ashore.
Michael Woods was the owner of Posey (Reg. 177). It was a row boat used for fishing and had a tonnage of 2 tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 4 crew ashore.
Martin Woods was the owner of Mary Anne (Reg. 226). It was a pookaun that was used for fishing and had a tonnage of 1 ½ tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 3 crew ashore.
James Walsh was the owner of Seabird (Reg. 599). It was a pookaun and used for fishing and had a tonnage of 2 ½ tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 4 crew ashore.
Frank Toole was the owner of Beauty (Reg. 711). It was a pookaun used for fishing and had a tonnage of 1 ½ tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 2 crew ashore.
John McDonagh was the owner of Poor Mathew (Reg. 1107). It was a pookaun of 2 ½ tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 4 crew ashore.
Stephen Folan was the owner of Cecelia (Reg. 1322). It was a pookaun of 2 ½ tons and was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 3 crew ashore.
Michael Bolton owned Swift (Reg. 1451). It was a Pookaun that was used for fishing and had a tonnage of 2 tons. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 3 crew ashore.
Michael Bolton was the owner of Slow (Reg. 1807). It was a pookaun of 4 tons that was used for fishing. Its home port was Roundstone and there were 4 crew ashore.
The Congested District Board Owned an unregistered schooner hulk that was used for storing ice for the fishing trade. Its home port was Dublin.
These 3 houses were on a separate page in the census and could possibly be in the rural area of Roundstone. In the 1911 census there was a separate entry under “Roundstone (Rural)”.
The head of this family was Martin (26) and he lived in the house with his brothers, Peter (22) and Mark (18) and his sister, Mary Anne (20). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and, apart from Marin, they all could read and write. Martin was a farmer, Peter was a carrier, Mary Anne was a farmer’s daughter and Mark was a farmer’s son. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room and they had a stable. The landholder was Martin Ashe.
There were 13 members of this family in house 2 and the head was Martin (45) who was married to Mary (38) and they shared the house with 11 of their children, Thomas (19), Michael (17), Martin (16), Delia (15), Mary (14), Stephen (13), John (10), Peter (8), Anne (6), Patrick (4) and Ellen (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. With the exception of Patrick and Ellen, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Patrick and Ellen could not read, Anne could read only and all the others could read and write. Martin (45) was a farmer, Thomas and Martin (16) were fishermen, Michael was a farmer’s son, Delia was a farmer’s daughter and Mary (14), Stephen, John, Peter and Anne were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a cow house and a piggery. The landholder was Martin O’Donnell.
House 3 was unoccupied.
The following houses were on a separate page from the above 3 houses.
Brotherton [sic]
The head of this family was Thomas but he was not present at this time (more details in the Coast Guard Station below). He was married to Eliza (49) and they shared the house with 3 children, Florence (22), Ethel (16) and Herbert (12). Eliza was a Wesleyan and was born in England and the children were Church of Ireland and born in Co. Dublin. They could all read and write and Eliza was a cook, Florence was a nurse and Ethel and Herbert were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 8 rooms. The landholders were the Admiralty.
The head of this family was Henry but he was not present at this time (more details in the Coast Guard Station below). He was married to Elizabeth (39) and they shared the house with 5 of their children, Jane (9), Harry (8), Frederick (5), Emily (2) and Lillian (1). Elizabeth was Church of England and the children were all Church of Ireland. Elizabeth was born in England, Jane, Harry and Frederick were born in C. Mayo, Emily was born in Co. Clare and Lillian was born in Co. Galway. Elizabeth, Jane and Harry could read and write. Elizabeth was a housekeeper and the children were all listed as being scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. The landholders were the Admiralty.
The head of this family was Claude but he was not present at this time (more details in the Coast Guard Station below). He was married to Ellen (29) and she was Church of Ireland and born in England, could read and write and was listed as being a housekeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. The landholders were the Admiralty.
The head of this family was Sidney but he was not present at this time (more details in the Coast Guard Station below). He was married to Annie (37) and they lived in the house with their son, Reginald (9). They were both Church of Ireland and were born in England. They could both read and write and Annie was a housekeeper while Reginald was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. The landholders were the Admiralty.
Stunell [sic]
The head of this family was Edmund but he was not present at this time (more details in the Coast Guard Station below). He was married to Ada (32) and they lived with 3 of their children, Ada (4), Edmund (2) and Victor (5mths). Both Ada’s were Church of England and were born in England while Edmund and Victor were Church of Ireland and were born in Co. Galway. Ada (32) could read and write and the children were all listed as being scholars while Ada (32) was a housekeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. The landholders were the Admiralty.
Binmore [sic]
The head of this family was Richard but he was not present at this time (more details in the Coast Guard Station below). He was married to Emma (35) and they shared the house with 3 of their children, Richard (9), William (6) and Rose (2). Emma, Richard and William were Church of England and were born in England and Rose was Church of Ireland and was born in Co. Galway. Emma, Richard and William could read and write. Emma was a housekeeper and Richard and William were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. The landholders were the Admiralty.
The head of this family was Samuel but he was not present at this time (more details in the Coast Guard Station below). He was married to Mary (35) and they lived in the house with 3 children, Mary (9), Samuel (6) and Emily (2). They were all Church of England and were born in England. Both Mary’s could read and write and Mary (35) was a housekeeper while the children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. The landholders were the Admiralty.
House 8 was the Coast Guard Station.
There were 7 members of the Coast Guard at the station and they were as follows:
Thomas Brotherton [sic] (51) was born in Co. Cork and was a member of the Church of Ireland. He could read and write and was a shoemaker before joining the Coastguard. He was a chief boatman in charge.
Henry Baker (39) was Church of England and born in Kent. He could read and write and was a brewer before joining the Coast Guard. He was a Commissioned boatman.
Claude Newton (36) was Church of England and was born in Devon. He could read and write and was at school before joining the Coast Guard. He was a commissioned boatman.
Sidney Moody (35) was born in Somerset and was Church of England. He could read and write and was a carpenter before joining the Coast Guard. He was a boatman.
Edmund Stunell [sic] (32) was Church of England and was born in Sussex. He could read and write and was a Baker before joining the Coast Guard. He was a boatman
Richard Binmore [sic] (33) was born in born in Devon and was a Wesleyan. He could read and write and worked at trawling before joining the Coast Guard. He was a boatman.
Samuel Hollis (34) was Church of England and born on the Isle of Wight. He was a scholar before joining the Coast Guard. He was a boatman.
The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholders were the Admiralty.
Houses 9-12 were unoccupied.
John (60) was the head of this family and he was married to Anne (53) and they shared the house with 2 of their children, Nora (17) and Elizabeth (13). They were all Roman Catholic and John was born in Co. Galway, Anne was born in Co. Sligo and the children were born in Co. Kilkenny. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. John was a police pensioner, Anne was a housekeeper and Nora and Elizabeth were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholders were the monks.
O’ Donnell (additional surnames: Folen [sic] and Colvin)
Michal [sic] (50) was married to Mary (51) and they lived in the house with 4 of their children, Joe (25), Pat (19), Mary (13) and Maggie (11). Also in the house at that time were a visitor, Mary Folen [sic] (75) and a boarder, John Colvin (50). They were all born in Connemara, Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, with the exception of John, who was born in Arklow Town, Co. Wicklow. John spoke only English and all the others spoke both Irish and English. Michal [sic], Mary (51) and John could not read, Pat and Mary Folen [sic] could read only and all the others could read and write. Michal [sic], Joe and Pat were fishermen, Mary (13) and Maggie were scholars and John was a fishery instructor. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was John Mongan of Clifden.
King (additional surname: Conroy)
Christy (28) was the head of this family and he lived in the house with his sister, Norah Conroy (30) and 3 nephews, Joseph Conroy (4), Patrick Conroy (3) and John Conroy (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Christy, Norah and Joseph spoke Irish and English and Patrick spoke just English. Both Christy and Norah could read and write. Christy was a farmer, Norah was a housekeeper and Joseph and Patrick were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Christopher King.
House 16 was unoccupied.
John (50) was married to Bridget (30) and they were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and Bridget could read and write. They were both shopkeepers and publicans. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 8 rooms and the landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
House 18 was unoccupied.
Peter was the head of this family but was not present at this time. He was married to Bridget (30). They shared the house with 5 of their children, Mary Kate (7), Julia Anne (6), Patrick Leonard (5), Peter Joseph (2) and Martin John (8mths). They were all Roman Catholic and Bridget and Mary Kate were born in Co. Mayo and the other children were born in Co. Galway. Bridget could read and write, Mary Kate could read only and the other children could not read. Bridget was a housekeeper and Mary Kate and Julia Anne were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and the landholders were The Monks.
Josephine (22) lived in this house with her sister, Teresa (16). Both were Roman Catholic and Josephine was born in America while Teresa was born in Co. Galway. Both could speak both Irish and English and read and write. Josephine was a national teacher and Teresa was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and the landholders were The Monks.
House 21 was unoccupied
Glesson [sic] (additional surname: Toole)
Patrick (47), a single man, shared this house with a servant, Margaret Toole (35). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Patrick was a Roman Catholic parish Priest and Margaret was a general servant domestic. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 10 rooms and the landholder was the Rev. Patrick Glesson [sic].
The head of this household was Daniel, but he was not present in the house at that time. He was married to Mary (34) and they shared the house with 5 of their children, Patrick (12), Bridget (10), Edward (7), Elizabeth (2) and Kathleen (6mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary spoke both Irish and English while all the children, with the exception of baby Kathleen, spoke only English. With the exception of Elizabeth and Kathleen, they could all read and write. Mary was a housekeeper and Patrick, Bridget and Edward were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was the Rev. Patrick Glesson [sic].
Ross (additional surnames: Baker and Bolton)
James (43) was married to Annie (34) and they had 4 children, Maud (7), Edith (5), Jackson (3) and Gordon (1). Also in the house were 2 servants, Florry [sic] Baker (18) and Bridget Bolton (15). Bridget was Roman Catholic and all the others were Church of Ireland. James was born in Co. Cavan, Annie, Jackson and Gordon were born in Co. Kerry, Maud was born in Cork City, Edith was born in Co. Clare, Florry [sic] was born in England and Bridget was born in Co. Galway. Jackson and Gordon could not read while all the others could read and write. James was a district inspector in the R. I. C., Maud and Edith were scholars and Florry [sic] and Bridget were servant domestics. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms and the landholders were the monks.
- I. C. Barracks
- I. C. personnel were only listed by their initials to protect their identity although some could be identified by other sources, like enumerators.
- R. (41) was a married man and was born in Co. Kerry and a Roman Catholic. He was a head constable who could read and write and, before joining the R. I. C., was a farmer.
- R. (45) was a married man and he was born in Co. Mayo and a member of the Church of Ireland. He was a sergeant, could read and write and was a farmer before joining the R. I. C.
- B. (John Bolton) (40) was a married man who was Church of Ireland and was born in Co. Sligo. He was a sergeant, could read and write and, before joining the R. I. C., was a farmer.
- G. (Peter Glynn) (42) was a married man and he was born in Co. Mayo, could read and write and was a Roman Catholic. He was a constable, could read and write and, before joining the R. I. C., was a sailing master. He could also speak both Irish and English.
- H. (47) was a widower, born in Co. Limerick and was listed as being a Roman Catholic. He was a constable, could read and write and was a farmer before joining the R. I. C.
- L. (Charles Laidley[sic]) (40) was a married man and a member of the Church of Ireland. He was born in Co. Kilkenny. He could read and write, was a constable and was a gardener before joining the R. I. C.
- R. (41) was a married man, a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. He was a constable, could read and write and was a farmer before joining the R. I. C.
- W. (Daniel Wren) (44) was a married man, a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Kerry. He was a constable, could read and write and, before joining the R. I. C., was a farmer. He could also speak both Irish and English.
House 26 was unoccupied.
Michael J. was the head of this family and was married but there was no mention of his wife in this entry. He shared the house with his son, Bernard (8) and his widowed mother-in-law, Nappy (80). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Michael J. was a spirit merchant, Bernard was a scholar and Nappy was a shopkeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 9 rooms and the landholder was Michael King.
House 28 was unoccupied.
King (Additional surname: Davern [sic])
John Myles (60) was married to Honor (49) and they lived in the house with 5 of their children, Michael (25). Thomas (19), Martin (17), Bridget (12) and Honor (10) and also in the house at that time was a niece, Honoria Davern [sic]. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. John Myles, Honor and Michael spoke Irish and English and the others spoke only English. Honor (49) could read only and all the others could read and write. John Myles was a farmer, Michael, Thomas and Martin were farmer’s sons and Bridget, Honor (10) and Honoria were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was John King Myles.
Anne (52) was the sole occupant of this house and she was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. She spoke Irish and English, could not read and was a general servant domestic. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and the landholder was James King.
Redman (additional surname: McCombe [IsicI], Berigham [sic] and King)
Mary (48) was the head of this household and she was a widow. She shared the house with her sister, Margaret McCombe [sic] (40), her son-in-law, George Berigham [sic] (26), Step daughter, Kate Berigham (24) and a servant, Margaret King (19). Margaret was a Roman Catholic and born in Co. Galway, while all the others were listed as English Protestants. Mary and Margaret were born in England, George was born in London and Kate was born in Co. Galway. Margaret could speak both Irish and English but could not read and all the others could read and write. Mary was a hotel keeper, Margaret had no occupation, George was a shop assistant, Kate was a book keeper and Margaret King was a domestic servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 22 rooms and the landholder was Mary Redman.
Conroy (additional surname: Perry)
The widow, Margaret (60) was the head of this household and she shared the house with her daughter, Mary Perry (23), her grandson, John A. Perry (2) and her granddaughter, Margaret Perry (6mths). They were all Roman Catholic and John A. was born in America while the others were born in Co. Galway. Margaret (60) and Mary spoke Irish and English but only Mary could read and write. Margaret (60) was a shopkeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms and the landholder was Mary Redman.
Of the 11 members of this family, Michael (48) was married to Delia (40) and the lived in this house with 9 of their children, John (19), Mary A. (17), Delia (10), Joseph (10), Peter (8), Martin (6), Michael (5), Kathleen (4) and Thomas (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, with the exception of Michael (48), who was born in Co. Clare. Michael (48), Delia (40), John and Mary A. spoke Irish and English. Apart from the 3 youngest children, all could read and write. Michael (48) and John were shoemakers, and the other children, with the exception of Thomas, were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms and the landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
McCullagh (additional surname: Barrett)
Joseph (27) was married to Delia (24) and they shared the house with a servant, Ann Barrett (15). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Joseph and Delia could read and write. Joseph was a shopkeeper, and Ann was a general servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 10 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Mellett [sic] (additional surname: King and Lavelle)
The head of this household was John (69) and he was married to Elizabeth (62) and they lived in the house with 3 of their daughters, Delia Jane (34), Charlotte (24) and Henrietta (22). Also in the house were a granddaughter, Kathleen (5), a grandson, Edmond (4), a servant, Anney [sic] King (17) and a boarder, Mary J. Lavelle (29). Anney [sic] was a Roman Catholic and the others were all Church of Ireland John, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Henrietta and Anney [sic] were born in Co. Galway, Delia Jane was born in Co. Mayo, Kathleen and Edmond were born in Co. Dublin and Mary J. was born in Queens County[xiv]. John, Elizabeth and Anney [sic] spoke Irish and English and Delia Jane, Charlotte and Henrietta spoke only English. Kathleen, Edmond and Anney [sic] could not read and the rest could all read and write. John was a scripture reader, Elizabeth was a housekeeper, Delia Jane, Charlotte and Henrietta were spinsters, Kathleen and Edmond were scholars, Anney [sic] was a domestic servant and Mary J. was a teacher. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 13 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
House 36 was unoccupied
House 37 was unoccupied
Cloherty (additional surnames: Holloran [sic] and King)
Joseph (49) was married to Bridget (47) and they shared the house with 6 of their children, Joseph (13), Margaret (11), Thomas (9), Bridget (7), Norah (5) and Patrick (1). Also in the house at that time were 2 servants, James Holloran [sic] (25) and Norah Holloran [sic] (19) and also a visitor, Elen [sic] King (16). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic with the exception of young Norah Holloran [sic], who was born in America. Joseph (49), Bridget (47). James and Norah Holloran [sic] spoke Irish and English. Norah (5) and Patrick could not read, Bridget (7) could read only and all the others could read and write. Joseph (49) was a general merchant and farmer and Joseph (13), Margaret, Thomas and Bridget (7) were scholars. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 11 rooms. The landholder was Joseph Cloherty.
McCullagh (additional surnames: Kilday [sic], Conroy and Keely)
Thomas (73), a widower, was the head of this household and he shared the house with 2 daughters, Louise Kate (25) and Kathleen Ann (17). Also in the house were 3 servants, Mary Kilday [sic] (25), Michael Conroy (20) and Vall Keely [sic] (25). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Thomas was a shopkeeper and farmer, Mary was a general servant domestic, Michael was a farm labourer and Vall [sic] was a general servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 15 rooms. The landholder was Thomas McCullagh.
House 40 was unoccupied
Elizabeth (20) lived in this house with her brother, Frederick (15). Both were Church of Ireland and Elizabeth was born in Dublin City and Frederick was born in Co. Galway. Both could read and write and Elizabeth was a post mistress while Frederick was a scholar. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 14 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Ellen (50) was a married woman, but there was no husband mentioned in this entry. She shared the house with 3 of her children, Lillie (10), Francis (8) and Ellen (15). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. With the exception of Francis, all of the family could speak both Irish and English and all could read and write. Ellen (50) was a shopkeeper and the children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
House 44 was unoccupied.
Connolly (additional surnames: Anderson and Conry)
Edward (62) was listed as the head of this household and he was a married man but there was no mention of a wife in this entry. He lived in the house with 2 sons, John (26) and Patrick (24) and 2 servants, Patrick Anderson (26) and John Conry (16). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Edward, John and Patrick (24) could read and write. Edward was a shopkeeper and farmer, John and Patrick (24) were farmers and Patrick (26) and John Conry were farm labourers. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 11 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Devery [sic] (additional surname: Connolly)
Martin (40) was married to Delia (30) and they lived in the house with 3 of their children Patrick (4), Maria (3) and Michael (8mths) and also in the house at that time was a general servant, John Connolly (25). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Martin, Delia and John spoke Irish and English and read and write. Martin was a shopkeeper and baker and John was a general servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 11 rooms. The landholder was Martin Devery [sic].
James (50) was married to Sarah (48) and they shared the house with their daughter, Annie (10). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Annie could read and write. James was a shopkeeper and farmer and Annie was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 9 rooms. The landholder was James Coursey.
The widow, Sarah (80) lived in this house with 3 of her sons, John (46), Michael (37) and Festus (32). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and the sons could read and write. Sarah was a farmer, John and Michael were farmer’s sons and Festus was a land steward. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. The landholder was Sally King.
There were 2 families living in house 49 (49.1 and 49.2).
House 49.1
Ferron (additional surname: McHugh)
Michael (30) was married to Sabina (35) and they lived with 3 of their children, Joseph (6), Mary (5), John (3) and also in that part of the house was a boarder, Martin McHugh (25). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, apart from Martin, who was born in Co. Mayo. Michael, Sabina and Martin spoke Irish and English and could read and write. Michael was a shopkeeper (grocer)Joseph and Mary were scholars and Martin was a mason. The house was a 1st class dwelling and this part of the house had 9 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
House 49.2
Michael (65) lived in this part of the house with his wife, Anne (75). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Michael was a general labourer. The house was a 1st class dwelling and this part of the house had 2 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
There were 2 families living in house 50 (50.1 and 50.2).
House 50.1
Gorham (additional surname: Cosgrave)
Thomas (35) was the head of this household and he was married to Hannah (34) and they lived in the house with 5 of their children, Annie (11), Mary (9), Michael (5), Maggie (3) and Hannah (8mths) and also in this part of the house was a servant, Maggie Cosgrave (25). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, apart from Annie, who was born in Boston, America. Hannah spoke only Irish and all the others spoke both Irish and English. Thomas, Annie and Mary could read and write. Thomas was a shopkeeper, Annie, Mary and Michael were scholars and Maggie was a general servant domestic. The house was a 1st class dwelling and this part of the house had 6 rooms. The landholder was Michael Mannion.
House 50.2
Toole (Additional surnames: Toole, Kearon, Doyle, Treacy and English)
There were 6 boarders in this part of the house, Charles Toole (45), Richard Toole (41), Thomas Kearon (43), John Doyle (54), Myles Treacy (34) and George English (33). They were all Roman Catholic and Charles was born in Arklow while the others were all born in Co. Wicklow. They all spoke only English. Thomas and John could read only and all the others could read and write. They were all listed as being Fishery Instructors. The house was a 1st class dwelling and this part of the house had 4 rooms. The landholder was Michael Mannion.
Mannion (additional surname: McDonagh)
Michael (53) was married to Margaret (40) and they lived in this house with 6 of their children, Michael (16), Stephen (10), Thomas (7), John (7), Margaret (3) and Joseph (1) and also in the house was a boarder, Michael McDonagh (50). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Apart from Margaret (3) and Joseph, all of the family could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Michael was a shopkeeper and farmer, Michael, Stephen, Thomas and John were scholars and Michael was a fisherman. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms. The landholder was Michael Mannion.
Connerney [sic] (additional surname: Malley)
John (30) was married to Mary (22) and they lived in the house with their daughter, Bridget (2) and son, Patrick (2mths) and also in the house at that time was Mary’s widowed father, Michael Malley (65). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All the adults spoke Irish and English and John and Mary could read and write. John was a boat wright and ship’s carpenter and Michael was a fisherman. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Timmins (additional surnames: King and Laferty [sic])
John (54) was married to Mary (49) and they shared the house with a niece, Barbara King (6) and a boarder, Festy Laferty [sic] (40). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English. John and Mary could not read, Barbara could read only and Festy could read and write. Both John and Festy were agricultural labourers. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was Michael King.
House 54 was unoccupied
Walsh (additional surname: Conaway)
The widower Thomas (65) lived in this house with a servant, Marie Conaway (26). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and could read and write. Thomas was a merchant (general grocer) and Marie was a servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 12 rooms. The landholder was Thomas Walsh.
Connolly (additional surnames: Crehan, Hernon and Conroy)
There were a total of 14 members of this household and the head was Patrick (39) who was married to Hannah (34) and they lived in the house with 9 of their children, Mary (12), Delia (10), Joseph (9), Katherine (8), Hannah (7), Agnes (5), Patrick (4), Henry (2) and Ellen (1mth). Also in the house at that time were a shop assistant, John Crehan (25) and 2 servants, Mary Hernon (20) and Patrick Conroy (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Apart from Agnes, Patrick (4), Henry and Ellen, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Agnes, Patrick (4), Henry, Ellen, Mary (20) and Patrick (17) could not read, Hannah (7) could read only and the others could all read and write. Patrick (39) was a shopkeeper and farmer, John was a shop assistant, Mary (20) was a general servant domestic and Patrick (17) was a general servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 8 rooms. The landholder was Patrick Connolly.
Thomas (46) was married to Bridget (50) and they shared the house with Thomas’ widowed mother, Mary (70) and his brother, Patrick (27). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English but none of the family could read. Thomas was a fisherman and Patrick was a farm labourer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was Michael King.
The head of this family was Michael (40) and he was married to Mary (35) and they lived with 8 of their children, Thomas (16), Michael (13), Bridget (11), Joseph (8), Ellen (7), Patrick (5), John (3) and James (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Apart from the 3 youngest children, all of the family could speak both Irish and English and the 4 eldest children could also read and write. Michael (40) was a chimney sweep, Thomas was a general labourer and Michael (13), Bridget, Joseph, Ellen and Patrick (5) were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was Michael King.
Annie M. (29) was the sole occupant of this house and she was a married woman but there was no husband mentioned in this entry. She was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Cavan She could read and write and was a national school teacher. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
Martin (79) was married to Margaret (65) and they lived with their daughter, Mary (40) and son, Michael (32). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Martin, Margaret and Michael spoke Irish and English and Martin and Michael could read and write. Martin was a sailing master and Michael was a sailor. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms. The landholder was Martin Toole.
John (35) was married to Sabina (35) and they lived with their 4 children, Delia (7), Mark (6), Martin (4) and Mary Ann (1), They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English and could read and write. John was a shoemaker and Mark and Martin were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 4 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
Lydon (additional surname: Kelly)
James (35), who was married to Mary (35) and they lived in the house with a step daughter, Sally Kelly (16) and 7 of their other children, John (12), Mark (9), James (8), Catherine (5), Margaret (4), Patrick (2) and Mary (11). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Church of Ireland. Apart from Margaret and Patrick, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Margaret and Patrick could not read, Catherine could read only and all the others could read and write. James was a fisherman and all of the children, apart from Margaret and Patrick, were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 5 rooms. The landholder was James Lydon.
John was the head of this family but was not present at that time. See his details in the R. I. C. Barracks above. He was married to Bridget (32) and they shared the house with their 6 children, Georgina (12), Mary F. (11), Margaret (9), Robert A. (7), George (5), Emily (3) and Edward V. (3mths). Bridget was a Roman Catholic and born in Co. Clare while all the children were members of the Irish Church and were born in Co. Galway. George, Emily and Edward V. could not read while all the others could read and write. Bridget was a housekeeper and the children, with the exception of baby Edward V., were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was the Rev. James McCormick.
Peter (28) was married to Katie (26) and they had a son, Joseph (10mths). They were all Roman Catholic and Peter and Joseph were born in Co. Galway while Katie was born in Co. Clare. Both parents spoke Irish and English but only Katie could read and write. Peter was a general labourer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was the Rev. James McCormick.
The head of this family was John (65) who was married to Bridget (64) and they lived with 3 of their sons, Patrick (40), Thomas (30) and John (28). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and the sons could read and write. John was a farmer and the sons were all butchers. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
House 66 was divided into 2 parts (66.1 and 66.2)
House 66.1
Greene (additional surnames: Barnacle and O’Donnell)
Godfrey (62) was married to Hannah (65) and they lived in this part of the house with a boarder, Mathias Barnacle (40) and a lodger, Michael O’Donnell (48). Godfrey was Church of Ireland and the others were Roman Catholic and all were born in Co. Galway. All of the family could speak both Irish and English but only Godfrey could read and write. Godfrey was a lodging house keeper, Mathias was a baker and Michael was a general labourer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling and this part of the house had 4 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
House 66.2
The widower, Barthy [sic] (35) lived in this part of the house with his mother, Margarett [sic] (65) and his daughter, Mary (6). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both Barthy [sic] and Margarett [sic] spoke Irish and English but none of the family could read. Barthy [sic] was a general labourer and Mary was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling and this part of the house had 2 rooms. There was no landholder listed for this property.
House 67 was unoccupied
Kinton [sic] (additional surnames: Wall and Donnelly)
John (34) was married to Elizabeth (34) and they shared the house with a niece, Louise Wall (14) and a boarder, John Donnelly (32). John Donnelly was a Roman Catholic and born in Co. Armagh, the others were Church of Ireland with John (34) and Louise were born in England while Elizabeth was born in America. They could all read and write. John (34) was a grocer and tea agent merchant, Elizabeth was a housekeeper, Louise was a shop assistant and John (32) was a postal and telegraph official. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 11 rooms. The landholder was Joseph Cloherty.
William (45) was the head of this family and was married to Mary (42) and they shared the house with 4 of their children, Harry (10), Tom (8), Edith (6) and Annie (1). They were all Church of Ireland and William and Mary were born in Co. Donegal while the children were all born in Co. Galway. With the exception of Annie, all the family could read and write. William was a school teacher and the 3 eldest children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was the Rev. James McCormick.
House 70 was unoccupied.
John (32) was the head of this family and he was married to Bridget (29) and they had 2 children, Patt (1) and Bridget (2mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and both parents could read and write. John was a house painter and carpenter. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was John Ward of Ervallagh.
Barrett (additional surname: McDonough)
Mark (30) was married to Catherine (30) and they shared the house with their daughter, Mary Agnes (4) and a servant, Annie McDonough (12). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Apart from Mary Agnes, they could all speak Irish and English and both parents could read and write. Mark was a family grocer and Annie was a servant. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was John Ward of Ervallagh.
Michael (35) was the head of this family and he was married to Margret (30) and they shared the house with 3 of their children who were, Patrick (5), Stephen (4) and Marianne (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English and could read and write while Patrick could read only. Michael was a joiner. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was John Ward of Ervallagh.
Joseph (30) was married to Mary (25) and they lived with 2 sons, Michael (5) and Joseph (2) and also in the house were Joseph’s parents, Patrick (78) and Mary (75). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the adults could speak both Irish and English but only Joseph and Mary (25) could read and write. Joseph was a general labourer and Michael was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
Maher (additional surname: Mannion)
The widower, Darby (60) lived in this house with a servant, Margaret Mannion (48). Both were Roman Catholic and Darby was born in Co. Clare and Margaret was born in Co. Galway. Darby spoke Irish and English and Margaret spoke only Irish but neither could read. Darby was a shoemaker and Margaret was a housekeeper. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
King (additional surname: Griffin)
Mary (55), who was a married woman but there was no mention of a husband in this entry. She lived with her son, Michael (21) and a boarder, Bridget Griffin (82) who was a widow. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Mary and Bridget spoke both Irish and English but none of the family could read. Mary was a charwoman. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
The sole occupant of house 77 was Mary (82) and she was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. She spoke Irish and English but could not read and her occupation was listed as being knitting. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
House 78 was unoccupied.
House 79 was unoccupied.
Patrick (21) was the only occupant of house 80 and he was a Roman Catholic and was born in Galway. He spoke Irish and English, could read and write and was listed as being a tailor. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was Patrick Lydon.
House 82 was unoccupied.
Powell (additional surname: Boyers [sic])
The widow, Ellen (34) was the head of this family and she lived in the house with 4 daughters, Beatrice M. (16), Margaret J. (14), Gertrude L. (12) and Amelia E. (10) and also in the house at that time was Ellen’s sister, Mary A. Boyers [sic] (35). They were all Church of Ireland and were born in Co. Sligo. All could read and write. Ellen was a seamstress, the daughters were all scholars and Mary A. was a shopkeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was the Rev. James McCormick.
Dudley (58) was married to Catherine (50) and they shared the house with 2 of their sons, Martin (15) and John (12). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and John could read and write. Dudley and Martin were general labourers and John was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was the Rev. James McCormick.
House 85 was divided into 2 parts, 85.1 and 85.2.
House 85.1
Farrell (additional surnames: Keely and McDonough)
The widower, James Farrell (79) lived in this house with a servant, Mat Keely (18) and a visitor, Joseph McDonough (30). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and James and Mat could read and write. James was a tailor, Mat was a tailor’s assistant and Joseph was a farm labourer. The house was a 3rd class dwelling and this part of the house had 2 rooms. The landholder was Celia Lydon.
House 85.2
The widower, John (30) lived in this part of the house with his son, Michael (9). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and John could read and write while Michael could read only. John was a general servant and Michael was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling and this part of the house had 1 room. The landholder was Celia Lydon.
The widow Celia (60) was the head of this household and she shared the house with 2 of her sons, James (40) and John (25). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and both sons could read and write. Celia was a housekeeper, James was a fish buyer and John was a carrier. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was Celia Lydon.
House 87 was unoccupied.
Simon (35) was married to Catherine (34) and they lived with 3 of their children, Joseph (6), Thomas (4) and Mary (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English and only Joseph could read only and the others could not read. Simon was a fisherman and Joseph was a scholar. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was James King.
There were 12 members of this family and the head was listed as being James (50) and he was married to Anne (45) and they shared the house with 10 of their children, Patrick (23), Mary (16), Simon (14), Bridget (12), John (10), James (8), Catherine (6), Michael (4), Anne (2) and Elizabeth (6mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents and the 3 eldest children speaking Irish and English. Catherine, Michael, Anne and Elizabeth could not read but all the others could read and write. James was a farmer, Patrick was a coachman domestic servant and Mary, Simon, Bridget, John, James, Catherine and Michael were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 7 rooms. The landholder was James King.
Ryan (additional surname: Derris)
Teresa (28) was listed as the head of this family and she was a married woman but there was no mention of her husband in this entry. She shared the house with 4 of her children, Mary H. (8), Thomas J. (6), Margaret M. (3) and Anna M. (1) and also in the house at that time was a niece, Josephine Derris (10). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, with the exception of Josephine, who was born in Co. Limerick. Margaret M. and Anna M. could not read and all the rest could read and write. Teresa was a Housekeeper and Mary H., Thomas J., Margaret M. and Josephine were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholders were the monks.
The widow, Ellen (52) was the head of this family and she shared the house with 2 of her sons, Florence (18) and William (16). They were all Roman Catholic and Ellen was born in England while the children were born in Co. Galway. All could read and write. Ellen was a seamstress, Florence was a rural postman and William was a fisherman. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder were the monks.
McCormick (additional surnames: Mackay and O’Loughlin)
James (52) was married to Mary Frances (50) and they lived in the house with 3 of their children, Francis James (25), Bertha M. (12) and H. C. Gordon (12) and also in the house at that time were a governess, Kathleen Mackay (33) and a servant, Susan Jane O’Loughlin (20). They were all Church of Ireland and James was born in Co. Limerick, Mary Frances was born in Queens County[xv], Francis James was born in Co. Tipperary, Bertha M. and H. C. Gordon were born in Co. Galway, Kathleen was born in Co. Tyrone and Susan Jane was born in Co. Clare. They could all read and write and James was a rector canon of Tuam D.D., Francis James was a student at T. C. D., Bertha M. and H. C. Gordon were scholars, Kathleen was a governess and Susan Jane was a domestic servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 15 rooms. The landholder was the Rev. James McCormick.
House 93 was unoccupied.
Loftus (additional surname: Nee)
Joseph John (34) was married to Annie Maria (30) and they shared the house with 3 of their children, Cecil H. J. (4), Lilian M. C. (2) and Mary Cecilia (1) and also in the house at that time were Joseph John’s sister, Annie M. V. (20) and a servant, Bridget Nee (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic with the exception of Annie Maria, who was born in Co. Tipperary. Joseph John and Bridget could speak both Irish and English. Joseph John, Annie Maria, Annie M. V. and Bridget could read and write. Joseph John was a general medical practitioner M. B., B. Clery R. U. I. and Bridget was a domestic servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 14 rooms. The landholder was Joseph John Loftus.
House 95 was divided into 2 parts, 95.1 and 95.2.
House 95.1
Nicholas (40) was married to Ellen (37) and they lived in this part of the house with 6 of their children, George (15), Mary (13), Nicholas (9), Ellen (7), Kate (4) and Annie (1). All were Church of Ireland and Nicholas (40), Ellen (37) and Annie were born in Co. Galway and all the others were born in America. Apart from Kate and Annie, they could all speak Irish and English. Annie could not read, Kate could read only and all the others could read and write. Nicholas (40) and George were general labourers and Mary, Nicholas (9), Ellen (7) and Kate were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling and this part of the house had 2 rooms. The landholders were the monks.
House 95.2
Mary (60) lived in this part of the house with her brother, Andrew (50). They were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English but neither could read. Mary was a charwoman and Andrew was a general labourer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling and this part of the house had 1 room. The landholders were the monks.
The widow, Bridget (80) was the only occupant of this house. She was a Roman Catholic and was born in Co. Galway. She spoke Irish and English, could not read and was listed as being a spinner. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was the Rev. James McCormick.
Michael (60) was the head of this family and he was married to Bridget (50) and they shared the house with 3 of their children, Bartly (20), John (15) and Mary (12). Also in the house at that time was a servant Coleman (49). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. John and Mary spoke only English while the others spoke both Irish and English. Michael and Coleman could not read and the others could read and write. Michael was a farmer, Bartly was a farmer’s son, John and Mary were scholars and Coleman was a farm labourer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder were the monks.
Basquill [sic]
The widower, Michael (28) shared this house with his sister, Maggie (21), his daughter, Jessie (6) and son, Leonard (5). They were all Roman Catholic and Michael and Maggie were born in Co. Mayo while Jessie and Leonard were born in England. Leonard could read only and the others could read and write. Michael was a land agent clerk, Maggie was a housekeeper and Jessie and Leonard were scholars. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 13 rooms. There were no landholders listed for this property.
The widower (61) was the sole occupant of house 99 and he was a member of the Church of Ireland and was born in Co. Galway. He spoke Irish and English, could read and write and was listed as being a pensioner. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was the Rev. J. McCormick.
Hartigan (additional surname: Murphy)
There were 4 children in this house but no parents were mentioned. They were James (14), Catherine Anne (13), Margaret (10) and Patrick (8). Also in the house was a servant, Bridget Murphy (63). They were all born in Co. Galway W. R. and were Roman Catholic. James and Bridget spoke Irish and English and the other children spoke only English and all the children could read and write. The children were all scholars and Bridget was a general servant domestic. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
Laidley [sic]
Charles was the head of this family but was not present at this time. Details of Charles can be found in the R.I.C. Barracks above.
He was married to Elizabeth (33) and they lived with 8 of their children and they were Frederick (13), Christina (12), Amanda (10), Robert (8), Edna (5), Geraldine (4), Irene (2) and Violet (10mths). They were all Church of Ireland and were born in Co. Galway. Geraldine, Irene and Violet could not read, Edna could read only and the rest of the family could read and write. Elizabeth was a housekeeper and the 5 eldest children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was James Mongan of Clifden.
House 102 was unoccupied.
Mark (36) was married to Hannah (32) and they were both born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. They could speak both Irish and English and Hannah could read and write. Mark was a farmer and Hannah was a housekeeper. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 6 rooms. The landholder was Mark Mongan.
House 104 was unoccupied.
John (39) was the head of the last family in Roundstone and he was married to Ellen (42) and they shared the house with Their son, Michael (13). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and only Michael could read and write. John was a mason and Michael was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was James Lydon.
Old Pension Census (1841-1851) for Roundstone
Burke nee Toole had the registration reference Cen S/11/425 in Roundstone.
Michael Henry Joyce – Application No. C/21 1771, Ref. No. Cen S/11/426. The application was received on 1st March 1921 with an address at that time of Mr. M. Joyce, 21 Harper Street, Waterloo, Blyth, Northumberland. Michael’s parents were listed as being Patrick and Ellen Joyce. The address for the 1851 search was Roundstone, in the Parish of Moyrus, in the Barony of Ballynahinch, Co. Galway. The search was returned on 3rd March 1921 with the family listed as:
Patt and Ellen Joyce married 1842
No return for Michael Henry.
Ellen Malley (1) (2) – Application No. C/20 7099, Ref. No. Cen S/11/427. Application was received on July 1st 1920 with an address at that time of The Secretary, Ministry of Health, Whitehall S.W. Ellen’s parents were given as Patrick and Anne Malley (Toole). The address for the 1851 search was Roundstone Town, in the Parish of Moyrus, in the Barony of Ballynahinch, Co. Galway. The search was returned on 2nd July 1920 with the note “Please supply full family”. The family was supplied on a second page and was as follows:
Patt and Ann Malley Married 1848, but also an entry for a marriage in 1846. There were 2 children with them, Mary 1yr and Bryan 4mths. There was a stepson, Joseph McDonagh 4yrs who was an absentee but there were no results recorded for him.
Ellen Burke – Application No. C/17 5495, Ref. No. Cen S/11/353. The application was received on 25th July 1917 with an address at that time of Mrs. Michael Joyce, Letterfrack, Co. Galway. Ellen’s parents were Michael and Bridget Burke (Doyle). The address for the 1851 search was Roundstone Town, in the Parish of Moyrus, in the Barony of Ballynahinch, Co. Galway. The search was returned on 27th July 1917.
Griffith’s Valuation (1847-1864) for Roundstone
Plot 1: Joseph Reville [sic] leased 8 acres, 1 rood and 27 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £3 15s.
Plot 1a: was a vacant house and offices belonging to Joseph Reville [sic] that had and annual ratable valuation of £13.
Plot 2A: Mark Mongan paid £1 15s for 4 acres, 3 roods and 30 perches of land to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 2B: Mark Mongan leased 3 acres, 2 roods and 10 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 18s.
Plot 3A: Myles King paid £1 15s for 5 acres and 1 rood of land to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 3B: Myles King leased 3 acres and 10 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £1 5s.
Plot 4: Thomas Guilfoyle [sic] paid 6s for 3 acres and 10 perches of land to Ambrose Kearns.
Plot 5: John King (cap.) leased 3 acres and 6 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 15s.
Plot 6A: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 11 acres, 1 rood and 10 perches of land with an annual ratable valuation of £1 10s.
Plot 6B: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 3 acres and 18 perches of land with an annual ratable valuation of 15s.
Plot 6C: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 2 acres, 3 roods and 30 perches of land with an annual ratable valuation of 15s.
Plot 6D: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 4 acres and 10 perches of land with an annual ratable valuation of £1.
Plot 6E: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 3 acres, 1 rood and 10 perches of land (bog pasture) with an annual ratable valuation of 3s.
Plot 6F: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 3 roods and 20 perches of land with an annual ratable valuation of 7s.
Plot 6G: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 9 acres, 1 rood and 26 perches of land with an annual ratable valuation of £1 10s.
Plot 6H: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 2 roods and 20 perches of land with an annual ratable valuation of 7s.
Plot 6I: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had in fee, 1 acre, 1 rood and 35 perches of land with an annual ratable valuation of 15s.
Plot 2Ab: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 2 roods and 10 perches of a garden with an annual ratable valuation of 5s.
Plot 6J: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 7 acres, 1 rood and 25 perches of land (fair green) with an annual ratable valuation of 5s. Also Tolls and Customs.
Plot 6da: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had a vacant house with an annual ratable valuation of 7s.
Plot 7: Thomas McCullagh leased 19 acres, 2 roods and 17 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £3 8s.
Plot 13b: Thomas McCullagh leased a garden of 30 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 2s.
Plot 8: The occupiers of tenement 1 in the townland of Letterdife leased 1 acre and 3 roods of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 3s.
Plot 9: Thomas Adams leased 1 acre, 3 roods and 30 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 8s.
Plot 10: Patrick Ashe paid 8s for 1 acre, 3 roods and 30 perches of land to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 11A: John Lydon (William) paid £1 2s for 4 acres and 2 roods of land to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 11B: John Lydon (William) leased a house and offices on 2 acres, 3 roods and 36 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 15s for the land and 10s for the buildings.
Plot 12: Denis Kelly leased 3 acres, 1 rood and 30 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £1.
Plot 13a: Bridget McKeogh leased a house with 2 acres of land from Thomas McCullagh for 12s for the land and 5s for the house.
Plot 14A: John Vickars [sic] leased 5 acres and 4 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 8s.
Plot 14B: John Vickars [sic] paid 7s for 3 roods and 20 perches of land to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 15A: Stephen King paid £1 8s for 3 acres and 2 roods of land to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 15B: Stephen King leased 3 roods and 20 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 7s.
Plot 16: Michael Toole leased 1 acre, 3 roods and 30 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 12s.
Plot 2Ab: Michael Toole leased a garden of 2 roods and 10 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 5s.
Plot 17: John Lyden paid 10s for 1 acre and 3 roods of land to Michael Toole.
Plot 18: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 3 acres and 3 roods of bog land that had an annual ratable valuation of 4s and they leased some of that to Denis Kelly for 2s.
Plot 19: John Davis leased 24 acres of bog land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 12s.
Plot 20: Peter Curran leased 4 acres, 3 roods and 30 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 15s.
Plot 21: John King paid 6s for 3 acres, 3 roods and 16 perches of land to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 22: Cyprian Derrivan [sic] leased 3 acres and 30 perches of land from John Toole for 4s.
Plot 23: Patrick King leased 5 acres, 2 roods and 4 perches of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 2s.
Plot 24: Patrick King paid £1 5s for 3 acres and 1 rood of land and £2 15s for a house and offices to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 25: Patrick King leased a caretaker’s house and offices on 1 acre and 1 rood of land from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 10s for the land and 5s for the buildings. There was also a pound with a valuation of £1.
Plot 26: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 3 acres and 10 perches of land that had an annual ratable valuation of 10s and they shared part of that with Owen King.
Plot 27: Margaret Toole leased a house and 3 roods of land from Myles King for 10s for the land and 7s for the house.
Plot 28: Thomas Rodwell [sic] leased 3 acres, 3 roods and 15 perches of land from Cyprian Derrivan [sic] for £1 10s.
Plot 28a: Cyprian Derrivan [sic] leased a house to the Parochial school for £2 5s.
Town of Roundstone
Plot 29.1: The R. C. Chapel with 3 roods and 27 perches of a graveyard was leased from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for a nominal rent of £1 5s for the graveyard and £14 for the chapel.
Plot 29.2: Patrick Bryan leased a house from Cyprian Derrivan [sic] for £2.
Plot 29.3: Thomas Rodwell [sic] leased a house and yard from Cyprian Derrivan [sic] for £4
Plot 29.4: The Revenue Police Force leased a police barrack, yard of 2 roods and 13 perches and garage from Cyprian Derrivan [sic] for 17s for the yard and £12 for the building.
Plot 29.5: John Thacker leased part of a house from Cyprian Derrivan [sic] for £2.
Plot 29.5 & 6: Petit sessions leased part of this house from Cyprian Derrivan [sic] and Patrick King for £2.
Plot 29.7: was a vacant house belonging to Patrick King that had an annual ratable valuation of £1
Plot 29.8: was a vacant house belonging to Patrick King that had an annual ratable valuation of £1
Plot 29.9: was a vacant house belonging to Patrick King that had an annual ratable valuation of £1.
Plot 29.10: Patrick King leased a garden of 2 roods and 18 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 18s.
Plot 29.11: Myles King leased a house, offices and a yard with a garden of 2 roods and 2 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 15s for the garden and £2 for the buildings.
Plot 29.12: Catherine Conneely paid £1 for a house to Myles King.
Plot 29.13: Dennis Kelly leased a yard and garden of 32 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 6s.
Plot 29.14: Denis Kelly leased a house, offices, and a yard with a garden of 2 roods and 36 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £1 for the garden and £16 for the buildings.
Plot 29.15: Thomas Spelman paid 2s for a garden of 14 perches and £2 15s for the buildings and yard to Patrick King.
Plot 29.16: The Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. had, in fee, 9 perches of building ground that had an annual ratable valuation of 1s.
Plot 29.17: Patrick Ward and others leased a house with a garden of 18 perches from James Nugent for 3s for the garden and £1 5s for the house.
Plot 29.18: Stephen Wallace leased a building ground of 10 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 2s.
Plot 29.19: a church and graveyard of 1 acre, 1 rood and 16 perches provided by the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £2 for the graveyard and £8 for the church.
Plot 29.20: Alexander Frank paid £2 10s for a house, offices, a yard and small garden to the Rev. James Ashe.
Plot 29.21: Rev. Hyacinth Darcy leased a house and garden of 26 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 5s for the garden and £4 10s for the house.
Plot 29.22: was a vacant house belonging to Martin King with an annual ratable valuation of 5s.
Plot 29.23: was a vacant house belonging to Martin King with an annual ratable valuation of 10s.
Plot 29.24: was a vacant house belonging to Martin King with an annual ratable valuation of 10s.
Plot 29.25: Martin King leased a garden of 26 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 5s.
Plot 29.26: Irish Church Mission Society leased a school house and graveyard of 23 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 4s for the graveyard and £6 for the school house.
Plot 29.27: Denis Kelly paid £6 10s for a house, yard and small garden to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.28: a house used as a dispensary was leased from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £4 10s, with the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. paying half annual rent of £2 10s.
Plot 29.29: Owen King leased a house and office from Rep. Thomas Wade for £5.
Plot 29.30: James Corneely paid 1s for a garden of 8 perches to Rep. Thomas Wade.
Plot 29.31: Lodgers leased a house from John Mongan for £4.
Plot 29.32: James Corneely leased a garden of 7 perches from John Mongan for 1s.
Plot 29.33: Stephen King leased a house, office and a yard with a garden of 14 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 2s for the garden and £3 10s for the buildings and the yard.
Plot 29.34: was a vacant house, office, yard and small garden belonging to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. and had an annual ratable valuation of £5.
Plot 29.35: Joseph Grady paid 7s for a garden of 38 perches and 10s for a house to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.36: Presbyterian meeting house leased a meeting house and graveyard of 2 roods and 36 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for a nominal rent of £1 for the graveyard and £2 10s for the meeting house.
Plot 29.37: Patrick Kelly leased a house and garden of 2 roods from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 4s for the garden and 15s for the bouse.
Plot 29.38: This plot was just ruins and building ground with ratable valuation.
Plot 29.39: John Kelly leased a garden of 6 roods from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 1s.
Plot 29.40: John King leased a house and yard from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 1s.
Plot 29.41: Patrick Malley leased a house from John Lyden for 15s.
Plot 29.42: Michael Toole leased a house and garden of 32 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 5s for the garden and 15s for the house.
Plot 29.43: Thomas Burke leased a house and garden of 11 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 2s for the garden and £1 for the house.
Plot 29.44: was a vacant house belonging to Michael Toole that had an annual ratable valuation of 15s.
Plot 29.45: John Kelly leased a house and yard from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 10s
Plot 29.46: John Kelly leased a house from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £1.
Plot 29.47: Martin Bolton leased a house and garden of 1 rood and 21 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 10s for the garden and 10s for the house.
Plot 29.48: Christopher Lee paid 2s for a forge to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.49: Thomas Meehan paid 18s for a garden of 2 roods and 20 perches to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.50: Margaret Kelly paid 10s for a house to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.51: Patrick O’Donnell paid 15s for a house to John Toole.
Plot 29.52: John Toole leased a house and a garden of 2 roods and 20 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 18s for the garden and £1 for the house.
Plot 29.53: was a vacant house belonging to John McGinnis that had an annual ratable valuation of £3
Plot 29.54: Patrick Malley leased a house from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 10s.
Plot 29.55: John Corneely leased a house from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 5s.
Plot 29.56: Thomas Meehan paid 10s for a garden of 1 rood and 1 rood and 15 perches to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.57: was a vacant house and garden of 24 perches belonging to Owen King that had an annual ratable valuation of 5s for the garden and £2 for the house.
Plot 29.58: Thomas Kinlock [sic] leased a house and a garden of 24 perches from Owen King for 5s for the garden and £2 for the house.
Plot 29.59: Patrick Corneely leased a house and yard with a garden of 1 rood and 14perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 10s for the garden and 15s for the house.
Plot 29.60: Elizabeth Meehan leased a house and yard from Thomas Meehan. for 15s.
Plot 29.61: Thomas Meehan leased a house, office and yard and garden of 1 rood and 10 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 6s for the garden and £1 for the buildings and yard.
Plot 29.62: James Munroe leased a house from Patrick Corneely for 5s.
Plot 29.63: John Coffey leased ruins and a garden of 2 roods and 4 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.64: was a vacant house belonging to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. that had an annual ratable valuation of 2s.
Plot 29.65: John Coffey leased a house and garden of 33 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 5s for the garden and 15s for the house.
Plot 29.66: Henry Tynan paid £ 10s for a house to John Grimes.
Plot 29.67: John Grimes leased a house, offices and yard and a garden of 2 roods and 33 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £1 for the garden and £1 10s for the buildings and yard.
Plot 29.68: Thomas Duane leased a house from John Grimes for 15s.
Plot 29.69: John King leased a house, yard and garden of 2 roods and 16 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 15s for the garden and £2 for the house and yard.
Plot 29.70: Rev. Edward O’Malley paid 3s for a garden of 17 perches and £4 for a house to John King.
Plot 29.71: The constabulary force leased a police barracks, yard and small garden from Cyprian Derrivan [sic] for £10 and which Cyprian paid half annual rent of £9.
Plot 29.72: Robert McKrin [sic] paid 3s for a garden of 19 perches to Cyprian Derrivan [sic].
Plot 29.73: John McNeal paid 10s for a garden of 1 rood and 10 perches and 15s for a house and yard to Cyprian Derrivan [sic].
Plot 29.74: Thomas Guilfoyle leased a house and yard and a garden of 22 perches from Cyprian Derrivan [sic] for 5s for the garden and 15s for the house and yard.
Plot 29.75: Christopher J. Payne leased a house, office, yard and garden of 1 rood and 25 perches from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 15s for the garden and £15 for the house and yard.
Plot 29.76: William Robertson paid £6 for a house and small garden to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.77: Anthony Gorham leased an office (store) from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £2
Plot 29.78: John Lydon leased an office from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 10s.
Plot 29.79: John Lydon paid £7 for a house to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.80: John King paid £4 for a house to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.81: this plot was a building ground with no valuation or tenant.
Plot 29.82: was a vacant house belonging to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. that had an annual ratable valuation of £2.
Plot 29.83: was a building ground with no valuation or tenant.
Plot 29.84: James Corneely leased a house and small garden from Martin King for £1 10s.
Plot 29.85: Was a vacant house belonging to Martin King that had an annual ratable valuation of £1.
Plot 29.86: Michael King leased a house and small garden from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £1.
Plot 29.87: James Sullivan leased a house and small garden from Mark King for £1 5s.
Plot 29.88: John Burke and John Malley leased a house and small garden from Bryan King for £1 5s.
Plot 29.89: Anne Lowery leased a house and small garden from Bryan King for £1.
Plot 29. 90: Patrick Joyce leased a house and small garden from Bryan King for £1.
Plot 29.91: Thomas McCullagh leased a a house, forge, office, yard and small garden from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for £7.
Plot 29.92: was a vacant house and office belonging to Thomas McCullagh that had an annual ratable valuation of £3.
Plot 29.93: John Davis paid £2 15s for 2 acres, 2 roods and 30 perches of land to the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co.
Plot 29.94: Board of Customs leased a Coast Guard watch house for £2 10s from Rev. Peter Curran. Rev. Peter Curran paid £2 half rent.
Plot 29.95: Board of Customs leased a Coast Guard flagstaff and Rev. Peter Curran paid half annual rent of £10.
Plot 29.96: Board of Customs leased a boat house for £2 from Rev. Peter Curran and he paid half annual rent of £2.
Plot 29.97: Edward Dalton leased a house, offices, yard and a garden of 1 rood and 27 perches from Rev, Peter Curran for 12s for the garden and £8 for the buildings and yard.
Plot 29.98: This plot was in ruins and had no valuation.
Plot 29.99: John Howell leased a house and garden of 27 perches from Catherine Mongan for 3s for the garden and £2 2s for the house.
Plot 29.100: Thomas Ryan leased a house and garden of 24 perches from Catherine Mongan for 10s for the garden and £2 2s for the house.
Plot 29.101: Catherine Mongan leased a house and small garden from the Directors of the Law Life Assurance Co. for 10s.
Plot 29.102: was a vacant office (store), waste under houses, yards, street and small gardens belonging to John Davis and had an annual ratable valuation of £6.
There were also a total of 1 acre and 32 perches of water in the townland.
Exemptions:
Parochial school house – £2 5s
- C. Chapel and graveyard of 3 roods and 27 perches – £1 5s for graveyard and £14 for the chapel.
Revenue Police Barracks, yard and garden of 2 roods and 13 perches – 17s for the garden and £12 for the buildings.
Petit Sessions room and office – £2
Church and graveyard of 1 acre, 1 rood and 16 perches – £2 for the graveyard and £8 for the church.
Irish Church Missionary Society school house and graveyard of 23 perches – 4s for the graveyard and £6 for the school house.
Dispensary – £4 10s
Presbyterian meeting house and graveyard of 2 roods and 36 perches – £1 for the graveyard and £2 10s for the meeting house.
Police Barracks, yard and small garden – £10
Coast Guard watch house – £2 10s.
Coast Guard flagstaff
Coast Guard boat house -£2.
1670 Down Survey for Roundstone
The Down Survey name for this area was Slewkiroggy. The owners in 1641 were Thomas McRedmund Joyce and Murrogh McDow Flaharty [sic], both were Catholics, and in 1670 the owners were the College of Dublin (Protestant), Richard Martin (Catholic) and Maurice Thompson (Protestant).
[i] There were 2 children listed in this entry. Possibly Bridget Susan may have been from a previous marriage?
[ii] Possibly from a previous marriage of Michael John’s.
[iii] Possibly from a previous marriage of Michael John’s.
[iv] Likely to be from a previous marriage of Martin’s
[v] It is likely that Stephen, Thomas and John were Michael’s children from a previously marriage.
[vi] Possibly a mistake with the age or maybe a son from a previous marriage?
[vii] Possibly Louise ?
[viii] Difficult to read.
[ix] Co. Laois
[x] In the 1911 census there was a townland of Roundstone Rural but it didn’t exist in the 1901 census.
[xi] Sailing vessel used for fishing and mainly used around Lancashire and the Isle of Man.
[xii] Sailing vessel used for fishing and mainly used around Lancashire and the Isle of Man.
[xiii] Sailing vessel used for fishing and mainly used around Lancashire and the Isle of Man.
[xiv] Co. Laois
[xv] Co. Laois
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