Streamstown

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The old Grainstore in Streamstown
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Streamstown Well
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Townland:                                Streamstown

Civil Parish:                              Omey

Barony:                                     Ballynahinch

Church Parish:                         Clifden

District Electoral Division:    Clifden

Area:                                         1005.74 acres / 1005 acres, 2 roods, 38 perches

 

 

Baptism and Marriage records for Clifden R.C. Parish 1821-1881

Map

Galway Library for Streamstown

Logainm for Streamstown

1670 Down Survey for Streamstown

NUI Galway Digital Collections for Streamstown

Name Books for the Parish of Omey

West Connemara men who lost their lives in WWI (Clifden and Connemara Heritage Society)

 

1911 Census for Streamstown

Overview of Streamstown in 1911

The 1911 census shows that there were a total of 13 houses in the townland of Streamstown and that they were all occupied and listed as being private dwellings. They were all constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls and houses 2, 3, 4 and 6 had slate, iron or tiled roofs and the others all had thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing. House 2 was a 1st class dwelling, houses 1 and 3-7 were 2nd class dwellings and the others were all 3rd class. Houses 8 and 13 had 2 rooms and 1 window in the front, houses 5, 9, 10 and 12 had 2 rooms and 2 windows in the front, houses 1, 6 and 7 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, house 4 had 3 rooms and 5 windows, house 3 had 2 rooms and 7 windows and house 2 had 10 rooms and 14 windows. There were a total of 29 out buildings, 9 stables, a coach house, a harness room, 9 cow houses, a calf house, 3 piggeries, 2 fowl houses, a shed, a store and 1 other out building[i]. There were 83 people in the townland at the time of the census, 42 males and 41 females. 1 male and 2 females were Protestant and the others were all Catholic. The enumerator for the area was Const. James Barrett.

 

Lyden

Walter (65) was the head of the first family in Streamstown and he had been married to Honor (55) for 29 years and they had had 10 children of which 9 had survived. They lived in the house with 7 of those children and they were, John (21), Maggie (18), Katie (16), Patrick (15), Annie (13), Nora (11) and Walter (8). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English and, apart from Honor, they could all read and write. Walter (65) and John were labourers and Patrick, Annie, Nora and Walter (8) were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a piggery and a fowl house. The landholder was Walter Lyden.

 

Coneys                                                                        (additional surnames: Joyce and Hernon)

There were 11 members of this household and the head was Thomas (52) and he had been married to Mary (39) for 8 years and they had had 4 children, all of whom had survived. They shared the house with 6 children[ii], Celia Mary (18), Louisa Maud (16), Thos Gerard D’Vere [sic] (7), Celia Mary (6), John Martin (4) and Christopher Edwd [sic] (1). Also in the house at that time were Thomas’ brother, John (55) and 2 servants, Richard Joyce (45) and Mary Hernon (30). They were all Roman Catholic but only Thomas and Mary (39) were listed as being born in Co. Galway and there was no place of birth listed for the others. Thomas, Mary (39), John and Richard spoke Irish and English and Mary (30) was listed as speaking only English. Celia Mary, Louisa Maud, Christopher Edwd [sic] and Mary Hernon could not read and the others could all read and write. Thomas and John were farmers, Celia Mary and John Martin were scholars, Richard was a farm servant and Mary Hernon was a domestic servant. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 10 rooms and they had a stable, a coach house, a harness room, a cow house, a calf house, a piggery, a fowl house and a store. The landholder was Thomas Coneys.

 

Senier [sic]                                                                  (additional surname: Riordan)

Richard (40) was listed as the head of this household and he had been married to Bridget (36) for 18 years and during that time they had had 7 children, of which 6 had survived, Thomas (15), Richard (12), William (10), Mollie (6), Eillen [sic] (4) and Betresa [sic] (4mths). There was also a lodger in the house, William Riordan (20). They were all Roman Catholic and Richard (40) was born in Co. Tipperary, William was born in Co. Cork and all the others were born in Co. Galway. Richard (40) spoke Irish and English and all the family were listed as being able to read and write. Richard (40) was a woollen manufacturer, Thomas was a wool spinner, William (20) was a woollen spinner and weaver and Richard (12), Wiulliam (10), Mollie and Eillen [sic] were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had an unspecified out building. The landholder was Richard Senier [sic].

 

Kelly

John (78) was the head of this family and he lived in the house with his wife of 50 years, Anne (71) and they had had 8 children and 7 of those had survived. Also in the house at that time was their daughter, Frances (27). They were all Church of Ireland and were born in Co. Galway. John could speak both Irish and English but Anne could only speak English. All could read and write and John was a retired teacher. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms. The landholder was John Kelly.

 

Lyden

With 10 members of this Lyden family, Stephen (36) was the head of the family and he was married to Mary (29) and had been for 13 years and they had 8 children, Anne (11), Christina (10), John (8), Patk (7), Norah (5), Thos (4), Michl (2) and Peter (1mth). They were all Roman Catholic and Stephen, Mary, Anne, Christina, John and Norah were listed as being born in Co. Galway. Both Parents spoke Irish and English and Mary, Anne, Christina and John could read and write. Stephen and Mary were listed as being farmers and, apart from the 2 youngest, the children were scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a stable. The landholder was Stephen Lyden.

 

 

McDonnell

Martin (63) was listed as being the head of this family in house 6 and he had been married to Mary (55) for 23 years and in that time they had had 11 children and all had survived. They shared the house with 6 of those children and they were, Gregory (17), Maggie (12), Anne (10), Michl (9), Jas (7) and Martin (5). They were all Roman Catholic and Martin (63), Mary, Gregory, Maggie and Anne were born in Co. Galway and there was no place of birth for the others. Martin (63), Mary and Gregory spoke Irish and English but only Gregory, Maggie and Anne could read and write. Martin (63) was a farmer, Mary was a farmer’s wife, Gregory was a labourer and the other children were all scholars. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was Martin McDonnell.

 

Lavelle

The Widower, Michael (60) was the head of this family and he shared the house with 4 of his children, Bridget (18), William (17), Anne (14) and Joseph (13). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael and Bridget spoke Irish and English and all could read and write. Michael was a farmer. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was Michael Lavelle.

 

Mullen                                                                        (additional surname: Joyce)

Michael (74) was listed as the head of the family in house 8 and he had been married to Mary (73) for 48 years and they had had 5 children with 2 of those surviving. They shared the house with their daughter-in-law, Mary (28), granddaughter, Winner [sic] Joyce (14) and grandson, John (11mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English, with the exception of baby John. Mary (28) and Winner [sic] could read and write. Michael was a farmer and Winner [sic] was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a cow house. The landholder was Michael Mullen.

 

Mulkerrin                                                                    (additional surname: Mullen)

Of the 7 members of this household, John (85) was listed as the head and he had been married to Marget [sic] (74) for 53 years and during that time they had had 12 children, of which 10 had survived. They shared the house with 2 of those children, Thomas (34) and Cilia (31), a nephew, Martin Mullen (8) and 2 nieces, Margret Mullen (4) and Annie Mullen (2). They were all Roman Catholic and Martin and Margret were born in America and all the others were born in Co. Galway. John and Marget [sic] spoke Irish and English and the others all spoke only English and only Cilia could read and write. John was listed as being a farmer, Thomas was a farm labourer and Martin was a scholar. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was John Mulkerrin.

 

Mulkerrin

There were 10 members of this Mulkerrin family and the head was Michael (43) and he was married to Margaret (36) and had been for 16 years and they had 8 children, Mary (14), Martin (13), Bridget (11), Lizzie (9), Michael (7), Margret (5), Norah (3) and John (10mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Only the parents could speak Irish and English. Michael (43), Margaret (36), Mary, Martin, Bridget and Lizzie could read and write and Michael (7) could read only. Michael (43) was a farmer and Mary, Martin, Bridget, Lizzie and Michael (7) were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was Michael Mulkerrin.

 

Beamon

Patrick (63) was listed as being the head of this family and he had been married to Mary (64) for 36 years and they had had 10 children, but only 6 of those had survived. Four of those children also lived in the house at that time and they were, Thomas (23), Joseph (20), Mary (18) and Anne (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, although Anne had no place of birth listed. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and all the children could read and write. Patrick was a farmer and Thomas and Joseph were farm labourers. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was Patrick Beamon.

 

Toole

The head of this family was Festus (64) and was married to Mary (56) and had been for 39 years and during that time they had had 17 children, of which 15 had survived. Six of those children also lived in the house and they were, Jas (26), Edward (22), Christopher (18), Joseph (16), Lizzie (15) and Maggie Ellen (13). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic, although Edward had no place of birth listed. Festus, Mary and Jas spoke Irish and English and all, with the exception of Festus, could read and write. Festus was a farmer and Jas and Edward were labourers. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house and a shed. The landholder was Festus Toole.

 

Burke                                                              (additional surnames: O’Neill and Mannion)

John (73) was the head of the last house in Streamstown and he was married to Bridget O’Neill (69) and had been for 45 years and they had had 10 children, but only 6 had survived. They shared the house with their son James (20) and their granddaughter, Mary Mannion (13). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and James and Mary could read and write. John was listed as being a herd. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a piggery. The landholder was Thomas Coneys.

 

1901 Census for Streamstown

Overview of Streamstown in 1901

There were a total of 15 houses in the townland of Streamstown with 14 of them being occupied and house 15 was unoccupied and was listed as a disused tuck mill and the landholder was Gary King. The other houses were all listed as private dwellings. The occupied houses were all constructed of stone, brick or concrete walls and houses 7 and 14 had slate, iron or tiled roofs and the others all had only thatch, wood or other perishable materials for roofing. House 7 was a 1st class dwelling, houses 3 and 14 were 2nd class dwellings and the others were all 3rd class. House 12 had 1 room and 1 window, houses 2, 6 and 13 had 2 rooms and 1 window, houses 1, 4, 5 and 8-11 had 2 rooms and 2 windows in the front, house 3 had 3 rooms and 3 windows, house 14 had 4 rooms and 5 windows and house 7 had 9 rooms and 6 windows in the front. There were 29 out buildings, 10 stables, a coach house, 6 cow houses, 3 calf houses, a dairy, 4 piggeries, a barn, a turf house, a potato and a store. There were a total of 81 people in the townland, 37 males and 44 females. The enumerator for the area was Sergeant Andrew Young.

 

Lavelle

The head of the first family in Streamstown was Michael (43) who was married to Mary (38) and they shared the house with 7 of their children, Mary (17), Michael (15), Margret (13), Bridget (10), William (6), Anne (4) and Joseph (2). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Apart from Joseph, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Anne and Joseph could not read, William could read only and all the others could read and write. Michael (43) was listed as being a farmer, Mary (38) was a farmer’s wife, Mary (17) and Margret were farmer’s daughters, Michael (15) was a farmer’s son and Bridget, William and Anne were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house and a piggery. The landholder was Michael Lavelle.

 

Mullen                                                                                    (additional surname: Joyce)

Michael (61) was the head of this family and he was married to Mary (55) and they lived in the house with their daughter, Mary (28), son Festus (19) and Granddaughter, Winefred [sic] Joyce (3). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English, with the exception of young Winefred [sic]. Mary (28) could read only and Festus could read and write. Michael (61) was a farmer, Mary (55) was a farmer’s wife, Mary (28) was a farmer’s daughter and Festus was a farmer’s son. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and they had a stable, a cow house, a calf house and a piggery. The landholder was Michael Mullen.

 

Mulkerrin

The head of this family was John (71) and he lived in the house with his wife, Margaret (60), their son, Thomas (24) and daughter, Agnes (15). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. John, Margaret and Agnes spoke Irish and English, but only Agnes could read and write. John was a farmer, Margaret was a farmer’s wife, Thomas was a farmer’s son and Agnes was a farmer’s daughter. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 3 rooms and they had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was John Mulkerrin.

 

Mulkerrin                                                                                (additional surname: McDonnell)

There were 6 members of this household and the head was Michael (33) and he was married to Margaret (25) and they shared the house with 3 of their children, Mary (4), Martin (3) and Bridget (1) and also a niece, Honoria McDonnell (13). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents could speak both Irish and English and, along with Honoria, they could read and write. Michael was a farmer, Margaret was a farmer’s wife, Mary, Martin and Honoria were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and had a stable. The landholder was Michael Mulkerrin.

 

Beamon                                                                                   (additional surname: King)

Patrick (45) was the head of this family in house 5 and he was married to Mary (45) and they lived in the house with 5 of their children, Denis (17), Patrick (15), Joseph (10), Mary (7) and Anne (5) and also in the house was Mary’s widowed mother, Honoria King (81). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Patrick (45), Mary (45), Denis, Patrick (15) and Honoria spoke Irish and English. Mary (7) could read only, Patrick (15) and Joseph could read and write and the others could not read. Patrick (45) was listed as being a farmer, Mary (45) was a farmer’s wife, Denis and Patrick (15) were farmer’s sons, Joseph, Mary (7) and Anne were scholars and Honoria was a farmer’s widow. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and had a stable. The landholder was Patrick Beamon.

 

Toole

There were 12 members of this family and the head of the family was Festus (66) and he lived in the house with his wife, Mary (46) and they lived in the house with 10 of their children, John (19), James (17), Bessie (16), Edward (13), Anne (11), Celia (9), Christopher (8), Joseph (7), Elizabeth (5) and Margaret (4). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Festus, Mary and John spoke Irish and English. Festus, Elizabeth and Margaret could not read, Joseph could read only and the others could both read and write. Festus was a farmer, Mary was a farmer’s wife, John, James and Edward were farmer’s sons, Bessie was a farmer’s daughter and the other children were all scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and had a stable. The landholder was Festus Toole.

 

Coneys                                                                        (additional surnames: Conroy and Frazer)

The widower, Thomas (41) was listed as the head of this family and he lived with 3 of his children, Walter Patk (9), Delia Mary (8) and Louise Maud (7), Thomas’ widowed mother, Mary (82), his brother, John (44) and 2 servants, John Conroy (20) and Delia Frazer (17). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Walter Patk, Delia Mary and Louise Maud spoke only English and the others spoke both Irish and English. All the family were listed as being able to read and write. Thomas was a farmer, Walter Patk, Delia Mary and Louise Maud were scholars, John (44) was a land owner, John was a farm servant and Delia was a general servant domestic. The house was a 1st class dwelling with 9 rooms and had a stable, a coach house, a cow house, a calf house, a dairy, piggery, a barn, a turf house, a potato house and a store. The landholder was Thomas Coneys.

 

Lyden                                                                          (additional surname: Cain)

Stephen (30) was the head of this household and he was married to Mary (21) and they lived with their 2 daughters, Anne (2) and Christina (1) and Mary’s brother, Stephen Cain (20). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Stephen (30) spoke Irish and English and Mary could read and write. Stephen (30) was a farmer, Mary was a farmer’s wife, and Stephen (20) was a farmer’s son. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and had a stable and a cow house. The landholder was Stephen Lyden.

 

McDonnell

This household had 9 members and the head of the family was Martin (50) who was married to Mary (45) and they lived in the house with 7 of their children, John (20), Bridget (17), Mary (15), Greogery [sic] (13), Margaret (6), Anne (3) and Michael (6mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Apart from Margaret, Anne and Michael, all of the family could speak both Irish and English. Bridget, Mary and Greogery [sic] could read and write. Martin was listed as being a farmer, Mary (45) was a farmer’s wife, John was a farmer’s son, Mary (15) and Bridget were farmer’s daughters and Greogery [sic] and Margaret were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and had a stable and a calf house. The landholder was Martin McDonnell.

 

Toole                                                                                       (additional surname: Coneys)

Michael (60) and his wife, Ellen (60) shared this house with their daughter, Honoria (21), their son, Patrick (18) and also Ellen’s sister, Elizabeth Coneys. They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Michael, Ellen and Elizabeth spoke Irish and English and all, with the exception of Elizabeth, could read and write. Michael was a farmer, Ellen was a farmer’s wife, Honoria was a farmer’s daughter, Patrick was a farmer’s son and Elizabeth was a general servant domestic. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms and had a stable, a cow house and a piggery. The landholder was Michael Toole.

 

Lyden

Of the 10 members of this family, Walter (51) was listed as then head and he was married to Honoria (46) and they lived in the house with 8 of their children, Michael (17), Martin (14), John (12), Margaret (10), Catherine (7), Patrick (5), Anne (3) and Honoria (4mths). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents spoke Irish and English. Michael and Catherine could read only and Walter, Martin, John and Margaret could read and write. Walter was a farmer, Honoria (46) was a farmer’s wife, Michael was a farmer’s son and Martin, John, Margaret, Catherine and Patrick were scholars. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was Walter Lydon.

 

Voughan [sic]                                                             (additional surname: Lyden)

The widow, Anne (98) was the head of this household and she lived in the house with her daughter, Anne (42) and there was a visitor at that time as well, Mary Lyden (14). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. All of the family could speak both Irish and English and Anne could read only. Anne (98) was a farmer’s wife, Anne (42) was an unemployed domestic cook servant and Mary was a farmer’s daughter. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 1 room. The landholder was Thomas Coneys.

 

Ganley

John (27) was listed as the head of this family and he lived in the house with his wife Anne (26), daughter, Bridget (4) and son, Festus (1). They were all born in Co. Galway and were Roman Catholic. Both parents could speak both Irish and English, but only John could read and write. John was a shepherd. Anne was a shepherd’s wife and Bridget was a shepherd’s daughter. The house was a 3rd class dwelling with 2 rooms. The landholder was Thomas Coneys.

 

Manning

The head of the last family in Streamstown was William (72) and he was married to Mary Jane (67) and they lived with their daughter, Alice Rebecca (35). They were Church of Ireland and William and Alice Rebecca were born in Co. Galway and Mary Jane was born in Co. Fermanagh. William spoke Irish and English and all 3 could read and write. William was a pensioner from the Irish Church Mission. The house was a 2nd class dwelling with 4 rooms. The landholder was the Irish Church Mission.

 

Old Pension Census (1841-1851) for Streamstown

Thomas Toole – Application No. D/10 20760. Ref. Cen S/11/465. The application was received on 19th Sept 1910. The officer of customs and excise was Clifden 1. Thomas’ parents were listed as being John and Barbara Toole. The area for the 1841 search was Streamstown (or Barratrough) and Cushatrough, in the Parish of Omey, in the Barony of Ballynahinch, Co. Galway. The search was returned on 21 Sept 1910. “Particulars found” were: Thomas Toole aged 12 years. Living with Thomas Mullen. No return of parents.

 

Thomas Toole – Application No. D/10 20761. Ref No. Cen S/11/466. The application was received on 19th Sept 1910. The officer of customs and excise was Clifden 1. Thomas’ parents were listed as being John and Barbara Toole. The area for the 1851 search was Streamstown (or Barratrough) and Cushatrough, in the Parish of Omey, in the Barony of Ballynahinch, Co. Galway. The search was returned on 1st Oct 1910. No particulars were found.

 

Griffith’s Valuation (1847-1864) for Streamstown

The Griffith’s Valuation entries for Streamstown (Barratrough) were divided into named areas. Gartside O’Shea leased 18 acres and 3 roods of land from Edward Coneys for 5s.

 

Carmacullew

John Coyne, Martin Flynn, Michael Coyne and Frank Meledy [sic] jointly leased houses and offices 149 acres and 4 perches of land from Edward Coneys for which John paid £3 5s for land and 5s for a house, Martin paid £1 10s for land and 5s for a house, Michael Paid £2 5s for land and 5s for a house and Frank paid £2 5s for land and 10s for a house and office.

 

Knockannabrone

Michael Mullins, James McCreight [sic], William Coneys, Patrick Lyden, Patrick Beaumann [sic] and Thomas Vaughan shared 93acres, 2 roods and 31 perches of land. Michael Mullins, James McCreight [sic], William Coneys and Patrick Lyden leased from Edward Coneys. Michael Mullins paid £2 18s for land and 7s for a house, James McCreight[sic] paid £3 5s for land, William Coneys and Patrick Lyden paid £2 2s each for land and 5s each for houses. Patrick Beaumann [sic] leased a house and land form Michael Mullins for £1 8s for land and 5s for the house and Thomas Vaughan leased a house and land form James McCreight [sic] for £1 2s for the land and 5s for the house.

 

Doonderg

James McCreight [sic] leased a house and office on 57 acres, 3 roods and 12 perches of land from Edward Coneys for £26 for the land and £14 for the buildings. There was a vacant corn mill belonging James McCreight [sic] that had an annual ratable valuation of £1. The Irish Church Mission Society leased a school house and garden (no rent) that had an annual ratable valuation of 5s for the garden from James McCreight [sic] and Phelim Toole leased a house with a garden of 19 perches from James McCreight for 3s for the garden and 7s for the house.

 

Carrowbeg

John Brown, Festus Mullins, William Gannon, Michael Derg, Patrick Meledy, John Coyne, Michael Laffy, Anthony Kearns and Francis Meledy jointly leased houses and offices on 67 acres and 36 perches of land from Edmund Coneys. John Brown, Michael Derg, John Coyne and Michael Laffy paid £2 2s for land and 5s for houses and Michael Derg also had an office, Festus Mullins paid £1 10s for land and 5s for a house and William Gannon paid 15s for land and 5s for a house. Patrick Meledy paid £2 2s for land and 8s for a house, Anthony Kearns paid £2 3s for land and Francis Meledy paid £2 2s for land.

 

Maumeen

Patrick Kane and Simon Adams jointly leased a house and offices on 50 acres, 2 roods and 3 perches of land for which they each paid £3 13s for land and 7s for the buildings.

 

Tullagh

John Gaynor leased 2 plots of land form Edmund Coneys, the first of 274 acres, 3 roods and 22 perches for £3 and the second, 35 acres, 2 roods and 38 perches for £13. The Rev. Isaac Brock leased a house and office with a garden of 1 acre and 1 rood from John Gaynor for £1 for the garden and £3 the buildings. The Irish Church Mission Society leased an orphan house from John Gaynor for £1 and John Gaynor paid half annual rent £3.

 

Bulloge

Martin and Philip Cone Jointly leased houses and office on 27 acres and 26 perches of land for which Martin paid £3 8s for land and 5s for a house and office and Philip paid £1 12s for land and 5s for a house.

 

Parke

Mary McDermott, William Dunne, Anthony Kearns, Geoffrey Heany and Thomas Darcy jointly leased houses and offices on 36 acres and 28 perches of land from Edward Coneys for which Mary and William paid £2 10s for land and 12s for houses and offices. Anthony Kearns paid £1 17s for land and 15s for a house, Geoffrey paid £1 5s for land and 5s for a house and Thomas paid £1 18s for land and 7s for a house and office.

 

Drumgarve

Anne Gannon leased a house and offices from Mary McDermott, on part of the land that Mary jointly leased, for £2 10s for the land and 5s for the house and office. John Kelly, Mary McDermott, William Coneys, Francis Meledy and John Coyne Jointly leased tenements on 39 acres and 28 perches of land from Edward Coneys for which John Kelly paid £5 for land and 10s for a house and office, Mary McDermott paid £2 10s for land, William Coneys paid £3 6s for land, Francis paid £3 7s for land and John Coyne also paid £3 7s.

 

Mary McDermott, William Dunne, Anthony Kearns, Geoffrey Heany, Thomas Darcy, John Kelly, Anne Gannon, William Coneys, Francis Meledy and John Coyne jointly leased 132 acres, 2 roods and 18 perches of land. Mary McDermott paid 6s, William Dunne and John Kelly paid 4s, Anthony Kearns, Thomas Darcy, William Coneys, Francis Meledy and John Coyne paid 3s and Geoffrey Heany and Anne Gannon paid 2s.

 

There were also 16 acres, 1 rood and 23 perches of water in the townland.

 

[i] Possibly a still?

[ii] Delia Mary and Louisa Maud were most likely Thomas’ children from a previous marriage.

 

This page was added on 11/06/2018.

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