Derry

Doire

Tomas O Flatharta and Teresa Philbin

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Derry/Doire meaning an oak wood

 

Names:

The standard name given to this townland was Derry and Doire was its official Irish name.  Other names given to this townland was Derras Crillap (unable to read).

 

According to Coimisiúin na Logainmneacha (logainm.ie), Derry had 2 sub-townlands, 1 minor feature, 1 mountain and 1 hill.  The sub-townlands were Bun an Chnoic (only this version given) and Srahnalong (Sraith na Long).  The minor feature was Binnaw (Binn Fheá).  The mountain was Maumtrasna (Mam Trasna).  The hill was Tullynabrone hill (Tulaigh na Brón).

 

Situation:

This townland is situated on the south side of the parish.  This village is bounded in the north by the townland of Cappanacreagh (siv.) and (unable to read). It also mentions the parish of Aughagower, Mayo and parish of Ross, Galway.  The village was bounded south by the parish of Ross and Lough Mask.   The village was bounded east by townlands Derry, park (sic.) and Shanvallycanhill (siv.).  The O’Donovan’s Field Name books does not mention what bounds it west.

 

Description:

Down Survey: The Down Survey was a cadastral survey of Ireland carried out by William Petty, English scientist in 1655 and 1656.  The survey was apparently called the “Down Survey” by Petty because the results were set down in maps; ‘admeasurement down’ was used; it is referred to by that name in Petty’s will.” (Wikipedia).  The name used by the Down Survey for this village was Bog.  In 1641, the owner for this townland was Ulick Bourke fitz Edmound who was a Catholic.  There was 46 plantation acres of unprofitable land.  There was no mention of the 1670 down survey.

 

O’ Donovans (1838):  The proprietor for this village was the Earl of Leitrim and Charlemont, Roshill or Dublin.  The agent was Mr. James Fair, Fairhill in Ross Parish.  The village was held under lease.  The rent was £37.02.6D per year.  The soil was mountain which was rough and part heathy and mixed.  It also had some arable mountain and tillage and arable land of a very poor quality.  The crops of oats were middling but the potatoes were very poor.  There were three villages called Largaan, Ruonadhareee and Shraina- Luring.  There was also mention of Skelsheghsteep, Shranra-Living.

 

Griffiths Valuation

According to Griffiths Valuation, Derry had 2101 acres, 0 rood and 34 perches.  Total valuation for this village was £58.15s.0d.  The immediate lessors for plots 1,2,4 and 5 in this townland was the Earls of Leitrim and Charlemont. Plot 3 was in fee to the Earls of Leitrim of Charlemont  This village had five plots.

 

Plot 1 was composed of 465 acres, 1 rood and 33 perches.  This plot was divided into 22 sub-plots labelled (a) to (v). (a) was owned by James Casey, (b) was owned by Matthew Casey, (c) was owned by Bryan Casey, (d) was owned by Patrick Casey, (e) was owned by Michael Casey, (f) was owned by John Joyce (Myles), (g) was owned by Martin Coyne, (h) was owned by John Casey, (i) was owned by Patrick Casey, (j) was owned by Martin Casey, (k) was owned by Anne Casey, (l) was owned by Martin Conroy (Jno.), (m) owned by Anthony Joyce, (n) was owned by Thomas Joyce, (o) was owned by Martin Conroy (Honor), (p) was owned by John Burke, (q) was owned by Thaddeus Conroy, (r) was owned by William Duffy, (s) was owned by John Malley, (t) was owned by Patrick O’ Neill, (u) was owned by Michael O’Neill and (v) was owned by Luke Burke   .  The total valuation for this plot was £28.14s.0d.

Plot 1 (a) James Casey had a house and land.  The land was valued at £1.10s.0d. and the house was valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.15s.0d.

Plot 1 (b) Matthew Casey had a house and land. The land was valued at £1.10s.0d. and the house was valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.15s.0d.

Plot 1 (c) Bryan Casey had a house and land.  The land was valued at £1.10s.0d. and the house was valued at £0.4s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.14s.0d.

Plot 1 (d) Patrick Casey had a house and land.  The land was valued at £0.15s.0d. and buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.0s.0d.

Plot 1 (e) Michael Casey had a house and land. The land was valued at £0.15s.0d. and buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.0s.0d.

Plot 1 (f) John Joyce (Myles) had a house, offices and land.  The land was valued at £1.10s.0d and the buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.16s.0d.

Plot 1 (g) Martin Coyne had a house, office, and land.  The land was valued at £3.0s.0d. and buildings were valued at £0.10s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £3.10s.0d.

Plot 1 (h) John Casey had a house, office and land. The land was valued at £0.17s.0d. and buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.3s.0d.

Plot 1 (i) Patrick Casey had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £0.17s.0d. and the buildings was valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.2s.0d.

Plot 1 (j) Martin Casey had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £0.17s.0d. and buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.3s.0d.

Plot 1 (k) Anne Casey had a house, office and land. The land was valued at £1.14s.0d. and buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £2.0s.0d.

Plot 1 (l) Martin Conroy (Jno.) had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.16s.0d and the buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £2.2s.0d.

Plot 1 (m) Anthony Joyce had a house, office, and land.  The land was valued at £1.2s.0d. and the buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.7s.0d.

Plot 1 (n) Thomas Joyce had a house, office and land. The land was valued at £1.2s.0d. and buildings were valued at £0.5s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.7s.0d.

Plot 1 (o) Martin Conroy (Honor) had land and a house.  The land was valued at £0.11s.0d.  The house was valued at £0.4s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.15s.0d.

Plot 1 (p) John Burke had a house and land.  The land was valued at £0.14s.0d. and the house was valued at £0.4s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.18s.0d.

Plot 1 (q) Thaddeus Conroy had a house and land. The land was valued at £0.6s.0d. and the house was valued at £0.4s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.10s.0d.

Plot 1 (r) William Duffy had a house and land. The land was valued at £0.6s.0d and the house was valued at £0.4s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.10s.0d.

Plot 1 (s) John Malley had a house and land.  The land was valued at £1.0s.0d. and house was valued at £0.4s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.4s.0d.

Plot 1 (t) Patrick O’Neill had a house and land. The land was valued at £0.12s.0d. and the house was valued at £0.6s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.18s.0d.

Plot 1 (u) Michael O’Neill had a house and land.  The land was valued at £0.12s.0d. and the house was valued at £0.3s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.15s.0d.

Plot 1 (v) Luke Burke had land and a house.  The land was valued at £0.14s.0d and the house was valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.19s.0d.

 

 

Plot 2 was composed of 99 acres, 3 roods and 5 perches.  This plot was divided into 6 sub-plots labelled (a) to (f).  (a) was owned by Mary Drinau, (b) was owned by John Drinan, (c) was owned John Joyce, (d) was owned by Michl. Lydon (Roger), (e) was owned by Loughlin Casey and (f) was owned by Michael Lydon.   The total valuation for this plot was £8.6s.0d.

Plot 2 (a) Mary Dinau had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.4s.0d. The buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.10s.0d.

Plot 2 (b) John Drinan had a house and land.  The land was valued at £0.11s.0d.  The buildings were valued at £0.4s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.15s.0d.

Plot 2 (c) John Joyce had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.4s.0d.  The buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.10s.0d.

Plot 2 (d) Michl. Lydon (Roger) had a house, offices and land.  The land was valued at £1.4s.0d.  The buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.10s.0d.

Plot 2 (e) Loughlin Casey had a house, offices and land.  The land was valued at £1.4s.0d.  The buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.10s.0d.

Plot 2 (f) Michael Lydon had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.5s.0d.  The buildings were valued at £0.6s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.11s.0d.

 

 

Plot 3 was composed of 556 acres, 0 rood and 38 perches.  The plot was in fee to the Earls of Leitrim and Charlemont.  The total valuation for this plot was £4.0s.0d.

Plot 3 Earls of Leitrim and Charlemont  had land (mountain) valued at £4.0s.0d.  Total valuation for this plot was £4.0s.0d.

 

Plot 4 was composed of 143 acres, 0 roods and 33 perches.  This plot was divided into 7 sub-plots labelled (a) to (g).  (a) was owned by Martin Joyce, Jun., (b) was owned by Tobias Joyce, (c) was owned by James Laffy, (d) was owned by John Laffy, (e) was owned by Bridget Henehan, (f) was owned by Margaret Joyce and (g) was owned by Martin Joyce.  The total valuation for this plot was £13.19s.0d.

Plot 4 (a) Martin Joyce, jun. had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.8s.0d. The buildings were valued at £0.8s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.16s.0d.

Plot 4 (b) Tobias Joyce had a house and land.  The land was valued at £1.8s.0d.  The house was valued at £0.8s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.16s.0d.

Plot 4 (c) James Laffy had a house and land.  The land was valued at £1.8s.0d.  The house was valued at £0.8s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.16s.0d.

Plot 4 (d) John Laffy had a house and land.  The land was valued at £1.8s.0d.  The house was valued at £0.8s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £1.16s.0d.

Plot 4 (e) Bridget Henchan had a house and land.  The land was valued at £1.17s.0d.  The house was valued at £0.8s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £2.5s.0d.

Plot 4 (f) Margaret Joyce had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.17s.0d.  The buildings were valued at £0.8s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £2.5s.0d.

Plot 4 (g) Martin Joyce had a house, office and land.  The land was valued at £1.17s.0d.  The buildings were valued at £0.8s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £2.5s.0d.

 

Plot 5 was composed of 836 acres, 2 roods and 5 perches.  This plot was divided into 9 sub-plots.  The first two are labelled (a) and (b) but the rest are un-labelled.  (a) was owned by Phelim O’Neill, (b) was owned by Martin Kane, the next sub-plot was owned by Martin Joyce, jun., the next sub-plot was owned by Tobias Joyce, the sub-plot after this was owned by James Laffey, the next sub-plot was owned by John Laffey, the next sub-plot was owned by Bridget Henehan.  The sub-plot after this was owned Margaret Joyce.  The last sub-plot on plot 5 was owned by Martin Joyce.  The total valuation for this plot was £3.7s.0d.

Plot 5 (a) Phelim O’Neill had a house and land.  The land was valued at £0.15s.0d. The buildings were valued at £0.3s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.18s.0d.

Plot 5 (b) Martin Kane had a house and land.  The land was valued at £0.15s.0d.  The house was valued at £0.3s.0d. Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.18s.0d.

Plot 5 Martin Joyce, jun.  had land valued at £0.4s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.4s.0d.

Plot 5 Tobias Joyce had land valued at £0.4s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.4s.0d.

Plot 5 James Laffey had land valued at £0.4s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.4s.0d.

Plot 5 John Laffey had land valued at £0.4s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.4s.0d.

Plot 5 Bridget Henehan had land valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.5s.0d.

Plot 5 Margaret Joyce had land valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.5s.0d.

Plot 5 Martin Joyce had land valued at £0.5s.0d.  Total valuation for this sub-plot was £0.5s.0d.

 

 

1901 Census

Derry is in the subdistrict of Derrypark in the parish of Ballinchalla in the barony of Ross.  Constable Martin Higgins enumerated the census return between the 2nd and 3rd of April 1901.  There was 130 males and 140 females in this village. The landlord for house numbered 10 was James Malley and the landlord for house numbered 27 was Colonel Clement.

 

No 1:  Mary Casey (40) a farmer, was a widow.  Her son Mathew (18) was a farmer’s son.  Both were born in Co. Mayo, neither could read, Mary spoke Irish only while Mathew was bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and mother and son occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the property.

 

No 2:  Honor Casey (35) a married woman, and her eight children lived in this house.  Farming was their livelihood.  Bridget (15) was a farmer’s daughter, James (13) a farmer’s son, Martin (10), John (8), Mary (6) and Peter (5) were scholars, Julia was (3) and infant Thomas (1) month old.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Bridget and Martin could read and write, James could read, Honor and the young scholars could not read at this time.  Honor and three-year-old Julia spoke Irish only, the other children were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of nine occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the premises.

 

No 3:  Pat Lydon (40) a farmer, his wife Margaret (40) and their five children were born in Co. Mayo.  Pat (10) and Mary (6) were scholars, Bridget was (5), Margaret (2) and infant Kate (3) months old.  Pat and Margaret could not read, they and their youngest children spoke Irish only, the scholars could read and write and were bilingual.  The house was 4th class and the family of seven occupied one room.  There was a cow house on the property.

 

No 4:  John Lydon (79), a widower, was a farmer.  His daughter Mary Connor (40) a married woman had no occupation listed. Pat (35) a farmer’s son was also a widower.   John’s grandchildren: Pat Connor (12) and Mary Joyce (8) were scholars and Kate Joyce was (4) years old.  The family were all born in Co. Mayo.  John and his son Pat could not read, and John spoke Irish only; Mary and the scholars could read and write, Pat and the rest of the household were bilingual. The house was 3rd class and six people occupied two rooms.  Two outbuildings contained a cow house and a piggery.

 

No 5:  Michael Coyne (50) and his wife Mary (50) were farmers.  John (19) and Martin (17) were farmer’s sons and Ellen (15) a farmer’s daughter, Bridget (21) was a lacemaker, Mary (12) and Margaret (10) were scholars.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Michael could not read, and he spoke Irish only.  Mary senior could not read, she spoke Irish and English.  The children could read and write, and they spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and eight people occupied two rooms.  There was a piggery on the property.

 

No 6:  John Lydon (35) a farmer, his wife Mary (32) and their seven children were born in Co. Mayo.  Twins Mary and Patrick (9), and Michael (7) were scholars, Bridget was (5), Sally (3), Margaret (2) and John (1) year old.  Young Mary could read and write and was bilingual, the rest of the family could not read at this time, and they spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and the family of nine occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the premises.

 

No 7:  Michael Casey (30) a farmer lived here with his wife Mary (27) and their daughters: Mary (1) and infant Bridget (2) months old.  His mother Mary Casey (60) a widow was listed here.  All were born in Co. Mayo; the adults could not read, Michael was bilingual, Bridget and Mary spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and five people occupied two rooms.  Two outbuildings consisted of a piggery and a cow house.

 

No 8:  Bryan Connor (80), his wife Honor (70), his son Pat (40) and his daughter in law Mary Connor (20) were the occupants of this house.  Farming was their livelihood.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Bryan spoke Irish only, the others were bilingual, none could read.  The house was 3rd class with two windows to the front and four people occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the premises.

 

No 9:  James Malley (60) a farmer, his wife Honoria (50), their three sons and two daughters were all born in Co. Mayo.  Michael (24), Thomas (20) and John (18) were farmer’s sons, Mary (22) a farmer’s daughter and Margaret (16) a lacemaker.  The parents could not read, and they spoke Irish only, their children could read and write and were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and the family of seven occupied two rooms.  Two outbuildings contained a cow house and a piggery.

 

No (10):  Ellen Berry (46), a widow, was a dealer.  Her son Patrick (27) was a shopkeeper.  Patrick Coyne (25) a visitor was a hotel waiter, and Michael Coyne (17) a general servant.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Ellen and Michael could not read, the others could read and write, and they spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and four people occupied two rooms.  Two outbuildings contained a cow house and a store. James Malley was the name of the landholder where the house was situated.

 

No 11:  Pat Henahan (60) a farmer, his wife Catherine (40) lived here with their five children: Bridget (21) a farmer’s daughter, Martin (18) a farmer’s son, Michael (14) a scholar, Patrick (6) and Peter (3) years old.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Pat, Catherine and their three eldest could read and write, all spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of seven occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house and a piggery on the property.

 

No 12:  Stephen Joyce (40) a farmer, his wife Bridget (30) a housekeeper, their daughter Mary (4) and son Patrick (2) were born in Co. Mayo.  John Faherty (52) and Mary Faherty (60) were lodgers, they were born in Co. Galway and were married.  Bridget and John could read and write, Stephen and Mary could not read, and she spoke Irish only, the others were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and six people occupied two rooms.  There was a piggery on the property.

 

No 13:  Thomas Hyland (60) born in Co. Galway was a farmer.  He lived here with his wife Honor (40), their children: Tobias (14) a farmer’s son, scholars, Stephen (11) and Honor (9), and Winifred (7) and Mary (5) were all born in Co. Mayo.  The parents could not read, the children from age nine to fourteen could read and write, Honor spoke Irish only, Thomas and the children were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window to the front and the family of seven occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the premises.

 

No 14:  William Higgins (60), his wife Mary (40) and their six children were the occupants of this house.  Farming was their way of life; Pat (21) and Thomas (19) were farmer’s sons, Bridget (14) a farmer’s daughter, Daniel (12) and Mary (10) were scholars and Malachy was (4) years old.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Mary could not read, William and the children aged ten to nineteen could read and write, all but Malachy spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and the family of eight occupied two rooms.  Two outbuildings consisted of a piggery and a barn.

 

No 15:  Mathew Joyce (50) a farmer, his wife Mary (40) their children: John (18) a farmer’s son, farmer’s daughters: Mary (16) and Julia (13), scholars: Thomas (12), Nora (9) and Michael (8), and Martin (5) and Nora (3) years old lived in this house.  Mathews mother Mary Joyce (70) a widow was listed here.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Mathew, his wife and his mother could not read; the children aged eight to eighteen could read and write, Mary Joyce spoke Irish only, the others were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and eleven people occupied two rooms.  Three outbuildings consisted of a cow house, a piggery and a barn.

 

No 16:  James Keane (38) and his wife Annie J. (35) were schoolteachers.  Their daughters Margaret M (10), Helena Agnes (6), Annie Teresa (5) and Josephine (4) were scholars, Frances was (2) and infant James (3) months old.  James’s sister-in-law Bridget M Stenson (21) a schoolteacher and Bridget Derrig (20) a domestic servant was listed here.  James, his wife, his son and his sister-in-law were born in Co. Mayo, his daughters and Bridget Derrig were born in Co. Galway.  Bridget was bilingual; she could not read, Josephine could read, and she spoke English, the others could read and write, and they spoke Irish and English.  The house was 2nd class with five windows to the front and ten people occupied five rooms.  Out Offices and Farm – Steadings Return (Form B2) for houses 16 – 29 are not included.

 

No 17:  Michael Joyce (57) and his wife Margaret (40) were farmers.  Thomas (19) was a farmer’s son, Bridget (15) a farmer’s daughter, Martin (13), John (11), Julia (9) and Mathew (6) were scholars, Michael was (4) and Peter (1) year old.  Margaret was born in Co. Galway; the others were born in Co. Mayo.  Michael and his children from age six upwards could read and write and were bilingual.  Margaret could not read, and she spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of ten occupied two rooms.

 

No 18:  Pat Bourke (40) a farmer, his wife Honor (40), Pat (18) a farmer’s son, scholars, Martin (13) and Michael (10) were all born in Co. Mayo.  Pat and Honor could not read; their sons could read and write, all were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and five people occupied two rooms.

 

No 19:  John Holleran (30) a farmer and his wife Kate (28) lived here with Luke (8) a scholar, Pat (6), Bridget (5) and infant Margaret (6) months old. John’s mother-in-law Margaret Murray (80) a widow was listed here.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  None could read at this time; all spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and the family of seven occupied two rooms.

 

No 20:  Thomas Lydon (60) and his wife Margaret (42) were farmers, Margaret (21) a farmer’s daughter and John (19) a farmer’s son were all born in Co. Mayo.  The parents could not read, and they spoke Irish only; Margaret and John could read and write and were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and four people occupied two rooms.

 

No 21:  Toby Joyce (80) a farmer was a widower, Mary (27) and Bridget (19) were farmer’s daughters.  They were born in Co. Mayo; none could read, Toby and Mary spoke Irish only Bridget was bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and three people occupied two rooms.

 

No 22:  Bridget Lydon (60) a widow was a farmer, Pat (26) and Martin (20) were farmer’s sons and were single in 1901.  Bridget’s granddaughter Mary Lydon (2) was listed here.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Martin could read and write; the others could not read.  Bridget spoke Irish only; her sons were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and four people occupied two rooms.

 

No 23:  Mary Joyce (45) a widow was a farmer.  Her granddaughters Sarah Joyce (10), and Mary Joyce (8) were recorded here.  They were all born in Co. Mayo, none could read at this time, all were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window to the front and they occupied two rooms.

 

No 24:  Michael Joyce (70) and his wife Catherine (55) were farmers.  John (25) was a farmer’s son, Margaret (21) a farmer’s daughter and Kate (18) a lacemaker.  Michael and Catherine could not read, and they spoke Irish only; their children could read and write, and they spoke Irish and English.  All were born in Co. Mayo.    The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and five people occupied one room.

 

No 25:  Martin Keane (60) a farmer and his wife Anne (55) were born in Co. Galway.  John (21), Mark (17) and Joseph (16) were farmer’s sons and Nora (19) a farmer’s daughter, Stephen (14) was a scholar, and they were born in Co. Mayo.  Martin, Anne and John could not read, the others could read and write.  Martin spoke Irish only; his wife and children were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of seven occupied two rooms.

 

No 26:  Michael Keane (50) a laborer was a widower.  His daughter Maria was (12) and his sister Bridget (60) a housekeeper was a widow.  Michael and Bridget were born in Co. Mayo, Maria was born in England.  Michael and Maria were bilingual, Bridget spoke Irish only, none could read.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and three people occupied one room.

 

No 27: Mary Lydon (35) a widow was a caretaker.  She lived here with her daughters; Bridget (10) and Kate (8) who were scholars, all were born in Co. Mayo.  They could read and write and spoke Irish and English.  The house was 2nd class with four windows in front and Mary and her daughters occupied two rooms.  Colonel Clement was the name of the landholder where the house was situated.

 

No 28:  Thomas Mulroe (50) and his wife Ellen (50) were farmer’s.  Pat (18) and John (14) were farmer’s sons; Bridget (13) a farmer’s daughter, Mary (16) was a lacemaker and Ellen (10) and Peter (8) were scholars.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Thomas and his children could read and write; Ellen could not read, all were bilingual.  The house was 2nd class with four windows in front and the family of eight occupied two rooms.

 

No 29:  Sarah Joyce (50) a widow lived here with her five children.  Farming was their occupation.  Anthony (25), Michael (17) and James (15) were farmer’s sons, Bridget (13) and Anne (11) were farmer’s daughters.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Anthony and Anne could not read; Sarah and the rest of her children could read and write, all were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and six people occupied two rooms.

 

No 30:  Thomas Derrig (50) a farmer, his wife Mary (48) and their seven children were all born in Co. Mayo.  Bridget (17) and Margaret (15) were farmer’s daughters; Martin (14) a farm servant, Thomas (12), Pat (9), John (7) and Anne (5) were scholars.  The parents, Thomas and the two youngest scholars could not read, the others could read and write.  Mary spoke Irish only; Thomas and the children were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and the family of nine occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the premises.

 

No 31:  Pat Lydon (35) a farmer lived here with his wife Mary (25) and their two sons; John (2) and infant Patrick (2) months old.  Farming was their way of life.  Pat and Mary could not read, and they spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and they occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the property.

 

No 32:  John Lydon (30), his brother Martin (25) and his sister Bridget (22) were single.  Farming was their occupation. John’s niece Anne Joyce (15) was listed here.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Anne could read and write and was bilingual; the others could not read, and they spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and four people occupied two rooms.  Two outbuildings consisted of a cow house and a piggery.

 

No 33:  Pat Keane (50) and his wife Mary (50) were farmers.  Pat (20) a farmer’s son, Mary (17) and Bridget (15) were farmer’s daughters, and all were born in Co. Mayo.  Bridget could read and write; the others could not read.  Pat and his children were bilingual, Mary spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and five people occupied two rooms.  There was a piggery on the property.

 

No 34:  Martin Lydon (45) a farmer was a widower.  He lived here with his four children; all were born in Co. Mayo. Bridget (16) was a farmer’s daughter, John (14) and Martin (13) were farmer’s sons and Mary (11) a scholar.  Bridget could read and write, the others could not read, all spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and five people occupied two rooms.  There was a piggery on the property.

 

No 35:  John Joyce (40) a farmer, his wife Honor (30) and their five children were born in Co. Mayo.  Mary was (7), Margaret (6), Bridget (4), Pat (3) and infant Anne (1) month old.  None could read at this time; John and the children spoke Irish only, Honor was bilingual.  The house was 3rd class and the family of seven occupied two rooms.  There were no outbuildings on the premises.

 

No 36:  John Casey (60) and his wife Mary (60) were farmers.  Loughlin (30) was a farmer’s son and Catherine (24), Margaret (21) and Sabina (19) were farmer’s daughters.  John’s grandson Pat Lydon (9) a scholar was recorded here.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Catherine and Pat could read and write; the others could not read; John, Mary and their daughter Margaret spoke Irish only, the others were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and seven people occupied two rooms.  Two outbuildings contained a cow house and a piggery.

 

No 37:  Thomas Lydon (40), his wife Bridget (32) and their nine children were all born in Co. Mayo.  Farming was their livelihood.  Mary (13) and Catherine (8) were farmer’s daughters and Pat (12) a farmer’s son, Sarah was (7), Michael (6), John (5), Thomas (4), Martin (3) and infant Bridget (2) months old.  None could read at this time; all spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class and the family of 11 occupied two rooms. There was a cow house on the premises.

 

No 38:  Margaret Joyce (62) a widow was a farmer.  Michael (30) a farmer’s son and his wife Bridget (26) and their children John (4), Michael (3) and Mary (2) lived here also.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and the family of six occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the premises.

 

No 39: Bridget Thornton (60) a widow and her children Michael (20), Pat (15), Mary (14) and Margaret (12) were born in Co. Mayo.  Farming was their livelihood.  No one in this household could read or write and everyone in this household spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and mother and son occupied two rooms.  An outbuilding contained a cow house.

 

 

No 40:  Bridget Thornton (60) a widow was a farmer, and Pat (16) a farmer’s son.  They were born in Co. Mayo.  Bridget could not read, and she spoke Irish only; Pat could read and write and was bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and mother and son occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the property.

 

No 41:  Mary Thornton (69) a farmer was a widow.  John (25) a farmer’s son was single.  Her daughter Bridget Laffey (35) a married woman and her grandson Patt (sic) Laffey a farm servant was also recorded here.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Mary and Bridget could not read, and they spoke Irish only; John and Patt could read and write and were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and four people occupied two rooms.  There was a cow house on the premises.

 

No 42:  Pat Thornton (25) and his wife Bridget (27) were farmers.  They were born in Co. Mayo.  Neither could read and they spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and they occupied two rooms.  There were no outbuildings on the property.

 

No 43:  Bridget Casey (50) a farmer was a widow.  She lived here with Bridget (23), Nora (18) and Kate (15) who were farmer’s daughters. Bridget and her daughter Bridget were born in Co. Galway; Nora and Kate were born in Co. Mayo; Bridget could not read, and she spoke Irish only; her daughters could read and write, and they spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and four people occupied two rooms.  Three outbuildings contained three cow houses.

 

No 44:  Catherine Casey (60) a widow was a farmer.  Her niece Anne Mara (30) and Philip Mara (36) were married; they had no occupation listed.  All were born in Co. Mayo.  Catherine could not read, and she spoke Irish only; Anne and Philip could read and write and were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and three people occupied two rooms.

 

No 45:  John Casey (40) a farmer, his wife Bridget (40) and their five children lived here. John (12), Loughlin (9), Stephen (7) were scholars; Pat was (5) and Peter (1) year old.  John and Bridget could not read, and they spoke Irish only; John and Loughlin could read and write, the scholars were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of seven occupied two rooms.

 

No 46:  Michael Joyce (40) and his sister Honor (27) were born in Co. Mayo, and both were single.  Farming was their livelihood.  They spoke Irish only; neither could read.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and they occupied two rooms.

 

No 47:  Mary Connor (60) a widow was a farmer.  Pat (40) and Andrew (20) were farmer’s sons; Sarah (25) a farmer’s daughter and Margaret (15) a lacemaker.  Pat and Margaret could read and write; the others could not read; all spoke Irish and English and were born in Co. Mayo.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and five people occupied two rooms.

 

1911 Census                                                                                                                          

Ten years later the census questions were expanded to include the following: Particulars as to Marriage (which included – completed years the present marriage has lasted, children born alive to present marriage, total children born alive to this marriage, and children still living).  The Constable for this village for the 1911 Census was John Reilly.  There was 33 out-houses in this village.  There were 12 stables, 40 cow houses, 2 calf houses, 35 piggeries, 1 fowl house, 5 barns, 1 potato house, 6 sheds and 1 store.

 

No 1:  John Thornton (29) and his wife Mary (24) born in Co. Galway were farmers.  They were married for less than a year.  John could read and write; Mary could read, both spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the couple occupied two rooms.

 

No 2:  Mary Connor (Jnr) (72) a widow was married for fifty years, and she had nine children, five were still living and three were recorded here. Pat (48) a farmer’s son was married but it does not state the duration of the marriage, or if he had children.  Sarah (29) a single woman had no occupation listed, Maggie (24) and Mary’s niece Sarah Connor were lacemakers.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Mary could not read; the others could read and write; all were bilingual.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and five people occupied three rooms.

 

No 3:  An uninhabited house.  Patrick Connor (Jnr) was the name of the landholder where the house was situated.

 

No 4:  Peter Casey (60) a farmer was married to Honor (50) for twenty-six years and they had nine children, eight were still living.  John (20) was a farmer’s son, Mary (18) had no occupation listed, Julia (15) was a lacemaker, Peter (17), Thomas (11) and Kate (8) were scholars.   Honor could not read, and she spoke Irish only; Peter and the children could read and write and were bilingual.  Thomas and Kate were born in Co. Mayo, the others were born in Co. Galway.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of eight occupied two rooms.

 

No 5:  Mary Casey (69) a farmer was a widow who was married for fifty years and had three children.  James (34) a farmer’s son was a single man.  They were born in Co. Galway; neither could read, Mary spoke Irish only, James was bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window to the front and they occupied two rooms.

 

No 6:  Mary Connor (60) a farmer was married for twenty-four years, and she had one child.  Her brother Patrick Joyce (58) a widower was a farm labourer, and her nieces: Mary Joyce (20) a lacemaker and Catherine Joyce (15) a scholar were recorded here.  All were born in Co. Galway. Mary and her brother could not read; her nieces could read and write; all spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and four people occupied two rooms.

 

No 7:  Patrick Lydon (Michael) (60) and his wife Margaret (50) were married for twenty-three years and the had seven children.  Farming was their livelihood.  Patrick (22) was a farmer’s son, Mary (19) and Bridget (17) were lacemakers, Margaret (13), Catherine (11) and Michael (8) were scholars and John was (4) years old.    The parents and four oldest children were born in Co. Galway, the three youngest were born in Co. Mayo.  Patrick and his wife could not read; Patrick (Jnr) could read, the others from age eight upwards could read and write.  Patrick (Sen) and John spoke Irish only, the others were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of nine occupied two rooms.

 

No 8:  Michael Coyne (68) a farmer was married to Mary (68) for thirty-seven years and they had six children; two were listed: John (30) a farmer’s son, and Margaret (21) were single.  Michael’s granddaughter Bridget Costello (3) was recorded here.  His wife and his granddaughter were born in Co. Mayo, the others were born in Co. Galway.  Michael and Mary could not read; she and Bridget spoke Irish only. John and Margaret could read and write; they and their father were bilingual. The house was 3rd class and five people occupied two rooms.

 

No 9:  Patrick Connor (57) a farmer and his wife Mary (40) were married for thirteen years, and they had six children, four were still living.  John (12) was a scholar, Mary was (7), Patrick (4) and Honor (2) years old.  Patrick and Mary could not read; John could read and write, Patrick (Sen) and John were bilingual, the others spoke Irish only.  Patrick, his wife and son John were born in Co. Galway, the three youngest children were born in Co. Mayo.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and the family of six occupied two rooms.

 

No 10:  James Keane (48) and his wife Annie Josephine (47) both national schoolteachers, were married for twenty-two years and they had eight children, six were still living and four were recorded here.  Annie Teresa (15), Josephine (14), Frances (12) and James (10) were scholars.  Daniel Lehane (25) a law student was a visitor, and Sarah Joyce (14) was a domestic servant.  All could read and write; all spoke Irish and English. Daniel was born in Australia; the rest of the household were born in Co. Mayo.  The house was 1st class with five windows to the front and eight people occupied eight rooms.

 

No 11:  James Malley (70) a farmer and his wife Honor (72) were married for thirty-six years, and they had five children.  They lived here with Michael (35) a farmer’s son who was single.  All were born in Co. Galway.  James and Honor could not read, and they spoke Irish only, Michael could read and write and was bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and three people occupied two rooms.

 

No 12:  Ellen Berry (72) a widow born in Co. Galway was a retired grocer.  She was married for forty years, and she had one child.  Ellen could not read; she spoke Irish and English.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and she occupied two rooms.

 

No 13:  Patrick Heneghan (73) a farmer and his wife Catherine (45) were married for twenty years, and they had four children, three were still living.  Patrick (16) and Peter (14) were farmer’s sons.  Patrick’s niece Anne McLoughlin (22) was a dressmaker.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Patrick and Catherine could not read, the others could read and write, all were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class and five people occupied two rooms.

 

No 14:  Stephen Joyce (65) was married to Bridget (40) for seventeen years and they had seven children, six were still living.  Farming was their livelihood.  Mary (15) had no occupation listed, Patrick (13) was a farmer’s son, John (10), Michael (8) and Stephen (5) were scholars and Michael was (1) year old. The four youngest children were born in Co. Mayo, the others were born in Co. Galway. The parents could not read; Mary, Patrick, John and Michael could read and write, all were bilingual.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and eight people occupied two rooms.

 

No 15:  Thomas Hyland (77) a farmer and his wife Honor (67) were married for thirty years, and they had six children.  Stephen (21) a farmer’s son, Winnifred (17) a lacemaker and Mary (15), a scholar, were listed here; were all born in Co. Galway.  Thomas’s daughter in law Bridget Hyland (26) was married for two years and she had one child, John Hyland (1) listed as his nephew? and Mary were born in Co. Mayo.  Thomas, Honor and Bridget could not read, and they spoke Irish only, the others could read and write, and they spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and seven people occupied two rooms.

 

No 16:  Mary Lally (80) a farmer was a widow.  She lived here with and daughter Bridget Higgins (55) also a widow, and her children Patrick (27) and Daniel (21) were farm labourers, Bridget (23) and Mary (19) were lacemakers and Malachy (15) a scholar.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Mary, Bridget and Patrick could not read; the others could read and write, all were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and seven people occupied two rooms.

 

No 17:  Margaret Joyce (Michael) (60) a widow was a farmer.  Mary (27) and Bridget (25) had no occupation listed, John (21) and Mathew (17) were farmer’s sons, Julia (19) a lacemaker, Michael (14) and Peter (12) were scholars.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Margaret could not read, her children could read and write, all were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and eight people occupied two rooms.

 

No 18:  Mathew Joyce (60) and his wife Mary (52) were farmers.  They were married for twenty-nine years and had eight children, four were recorded here: Nora (20) a lacemaker, Michael (18) and Martin (16) were farmer’s sons and Bridget (13) a scholar.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Mathew and Mary could not read; their children could read and write; all spoke Irish and English.  The house was 2nd class with three windows to the front and six people occupied two rooms.

 

No 19:  Mary Joyce (43) born in Co. Galway was a farmer.  She was married for fourteen years, and she had four children; Michael (13), Thomas (10) and Martin (8) were scholars and Mary (3) years old.  Michael and Thomas were born in America, Martin and little Mary were born in Co. Mayo.  Mary, Michael and Thomas could read and write, Martin could read, all spoke Irish were bilingual.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and the family of five occupied two rooms.

 

No 20:  Derry National School (ordinary)

 

No 21:  Patrick Burke (68) a farmer and his wife Honor (52) were married for thirty years, and they had eleven children, seven were still living; Patrick (28) a farmer’s son, Mary (18) a lacemaker, John (16) with no occupation listed, Stephen (7) a scholar and Thomas (5) years old.  Patrick and his wife could not read; their children could read and write; all spoke Irish and English.  Patrick’s mother-in-law Bridget Joyce (76) a widow was a lodger.  She was married for sixty years, and she had ten children, four were still living.  Bridget a retired farmer could not read, and she spoke Irish only.  Stephen and Thomas were born in Co. Mayo, the rest of the family were born in Co. Galway.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and eight people occupied two rooms.

 

No 22:  Margaret Duffy (80) a retired farmer was a widow.  Her daughter Catherine Halleran (40) was married for twenty years, and she had ten children, nine were still living.  Luke (19) and Patrick (17) were farmer’s sons, Bridget (15) had no occupation listed, John (12), Margaret (10), Mary (9) and Kate (7) were scholars, Nora was (4) and Thomas (1).  Margaret her daughter and her four oldest grandchildren were born in Co. Galway, the others were born in Co. Mayo.  The children from age nine to seventeen could read and write, Kate could read, the others could not read.  Margaret, Catherine and the two youngest children spoke Irish only, the others were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of eleven occupied two rooms.

 

No 23:  Mary Joyce (35) a farmer, and her sister Bridget (32) were single.  They were born in Co. Galway; neither could read, and they spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the sisters occupied two rooms.  Mary Joyce (Toby) was the name of the landholder where the house was situated.

 

No 24:  Thomas Lydon (73) and his wife Margaret (68) born in Co. Galway were married for forty-two years and they had three children, two were still living.  Farming was their occupation.  The couple could not read, and they spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and they had two rooms.

 

No 25:  Mary Commisky (70) a widow was a retired farmer, and she was born in Co. Mayo.  She was married for forty years, and she had two children.  Mary could not read, and she spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and she occupied two rooms.

 

No 26:  Thomas Casey (51) a farmer and his wife Margaret (32) were married for five years, and they had two children, Patrick (3) and Thomas (1).  The couple were born in Co. Galway; their children were born in Co. Mayo.  Thomas and Margaret could read and write and were bilingual; the boys spoke Irish only.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and the family of four occupied two rooms.

 

No 27:  Bridget Lydon (79) a widow was a farmer.  She was married for forty years, and she had four children, two were still living.  Patrick (36) a farmer a farmer’s son and his wife Nora (28) were married for four years, and they had four children: Mary (3), John (2), Michael (1) and infant Bridget (3) months old.  Bridget and the young couple were born in Co. Galway, their children were born in Co. Mayo.  None could read at this time; Bridget and her grandson John spoke Irish only, Patrick his wife and daughter Mary were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of seven occupied two rooms.

 

No 28:  Michael Joyce (83) a farmer and his wife Catherine (71) were married for forty-five years, and they had six children, five were still living.  John (40) a farmer’s son and his wife Julia (40) were married for six years, and they had three children; Michael (3), Mary (2) and John (1) were born in Co. Mayo, the adults were born in Co. Galway.  Catherine and her grandchildren spoke Irish only, Michael, John and Julia were bilingual, none could read at this time.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of seven occupied two rooms.

 

No 29:  A vacant house.  Stephen Joyce was the name of the landholder where the house was situated.

 

No 30:  Martin Joyce (38) a farmer and his wife Mary (36) were born in Co. Galway.  They were married for nine years, and they had three children.  John (9), Bridget (2) and infant Thomas (5) months were born in Co. Mayo.  Martin and Mary could read; John could not read, all three were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the couple and their children occupied two rooms.

 

No 31:  Anne Keane (71) a retired farmer was a widow.  She was married for forty-six years, and she had eleven children, ten were still living.  Mark (28) a farm labourer was single.  John (32) a farmer’s son and his wife Mary (30) were married for three years, and they had two children, Patrick (2) and Martin (2) months old.  The adults were born in Co. Galway, the children were born in Co. Mayo.  Mark could read and write; the others could not read; the adults spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and six people occupied two rooms.

 

No 32:  Mary Anne Lydon (46) a widow was a farmer.  She was married for twenty-three years, and she had three children, two were still living, Bridget (21) and Katie (19) were lacemakers.  Her mother Bridget Canney (73) a widow was married for forty-nine years, and she had five children.  Mary’s sister Bridget Canney (36) was single, both were lodgers.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Mary and her mother could not read, the others could read and write, all were bilingual.  The house was 2nd class with four windows in front and five people occupied two rooms.

 

No 33:  Thomas Mulroe (65) a farmer, and his wife Ellen (64) were married for forty years, and they had eight children, three were documented.  Patrick (30) and Peter (19) were farmer’s sons and Ellen (18) a lacemaker.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Ellen (Sen) could not read, and she spoke Irish only, the others could read and write, all spoke Irish and English.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and five people occupied three rooms.

 

No 34:  Anthony Joyce (45) and his wife Bridget (30) were farmers.  They were married for seven years, and they had four children.  Mary (6), John (3), Anne (2) and infant Michael (9) months were born in Co. Mayo, their parents were born in Co. Galway.  None could read at this time, they were bilingual.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and the family of six occupied three rooms.

 

No 35:  Patrick Keane (69) a grocer was married to Mary (68) for forty-five years and they had five children, three were still living.  The couple were born in Co. Galway, neither could read, Mary spoke Irish only, Patrick was bilingual.  The house was 2nd class with three windows to the front and they occupied three rooms.

 

No 36:  Mary Derrig (60) a widow was a farmer.  She was married for thirty-two years, and she had eight children, for were listed; Patrick (21) and John (19) were farmer’s sons, Margaret (24) had no occupation listed and Anne (16) was a lacemaker.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Mary could not read, and she spoke Irish only, her children could read and write and were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and five people occupied two rooms.

 

No 37:  John Lydon (50) a farmer, his sister Bridget (47) and his brother Peter (44) a farm labourer were born in Co. Galway.  All were single, none could read, John and Bridget spoke Irish only, Peter was bilingual.  The house was 3rd class and three people occupied two rooms.

 

No 38:  Patrick Lydon (50) a farmer and his wife Mary (40) were married for fourteen years, and they had nine children, eight were still living.  Twins: John and Mary (12), Patrick (10) and Michael (8) were scholars, Martin was (7), Bridget (5), Anne (3) and infant Catherine (9) months old.  The parents and two oldest children were born in Co. Galway, the others were born in Co. Mayo. The parents could not read, Michael could read, the twins and Patrick could read and write.  Patrick and his three eldest sons were bilingual, Mary, her daughter Mary and the children from age three to seven spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of ten occupied three rooms.

 

No 39:  Patrick Keane (Pat) (37) and Bridget (30) were born in Co. Galway.  They were married for less than a year and farming was their livelihood.  Patrick and Bridget could not read, they were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the couple occupied two rooms.

 

No 40:  John Casey (52) a farmer and his wife Bridget (52) were married for twenty-five years, and they had six children, five were still living.  Stephen (17) and Patrick (14) had no occupation listed and Peter (12) was a scholar.  All were born in Co. Galway. John and Bridget could not read, and they spoke Irish only, their sons could read and write, and they spoke Irish and English.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and five people occupied two rooms.

 

No 41:  John Joyce (64) a farmer was married to Honora (50) for twenty years and they had seven children.  Mary (18) and Margaret (17) were lace scholars, Bridget (15½) had no occupation listed, Patt (11), Anne (9), Catherine (7) were scholars and Martin was (2) years old.  The parents and three eldest children were born in Co. Galway, the others were born in Co. Mayo.  John and Honora could not read, and they spoke Irish only; their children aged nine to eighteen could read and write, the three youngest spoke Irish only, the others were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of nine occupied two rooms.

 

No 42:  John Casey (75) a farmer and his wife Mary (73) were married for fifty-two years, and they had eight children, three were documented; Lacky (48) a farmer’s son, Catherine (34) and Sabina (30) were farmer’s daughters.  John’s grandson Patrick Lydon (18) a farm labourer was listed here. All were born in Co. Galway.  Catherine and Sabina could read and write, the others could not read, Catherine was bilingual, the rest of the family spoke Irish only.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and six people occupied three rooms.

 

No 43:  Thomas Lydon (58) and his wife Bridget (55) were farmers.  They were married for twenty-four years, and they had eleven children, ten were still living.  Mary (23) and Catherine (22) were lacemakers, Sarah (19) had no occupation listed, Michael (18) a farmer’s son, John (16) a farm labourer and Thomas (15), Martin (13), Bridget (10), Peter (9) and Nora (8) were scholars.  The three youngest children were born in Co. Mayo, the others were born in Co. Galway.  Thomas and Bridget could not read, and they spoke Irish only, their children could read and write and were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of twelve occupied two rooms.

 

No 44:  Martin Lydon (60) a farmer born in Co. Galway was a widower.  Martin could not read, and he spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and he occupied two rooms.

 

No 45:  Margaret Joyce (81) a widow was a farmer.  John (50) and his wife Bridget (28)? were married for sixteen years and they had five children, John (15), Michael (14), Mary (12) Martin (10) and Thomas (8) were scholars.  The two youngest children were born in Co. Mayo, the rest of the family were born in Co. Galway.  The scholars aged twelve to fifteen could read and write and were bilingual, the others could not read, and they spoke Irish only.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and eight people occupied two rooms.

 

No 46:  Michael Thornton (41) a farmer was married to Bridget (32) for seven years and they had three children; Patrick (5), Mary (4) and John (1).  Michael’s sister Mary (39) had no occupation listed. The adults were born in Co. Galway, the children were born in Co. Mayo.  Michael was bilingual, the others spoke Irish only, none could read at this time.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and six people occupied two rooms.

 

No 47:  Bridget Thornton (68) a widow and her son Pat (28) a single man, were born in Co. Galway.  Farming was their occupation.  Bridget could not read, and she spoke Irish only; Pat could read and write and was bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and they occupied two rooms.

 

No 48:  Mary Thornton (78) a retired farmer, was a widow.  She was married for fifty years, and she had seven children, two were still living.  Her daughter Bridget Laffey (54) a widow was married for twenty years, and she had one child.  Her son John (45) a single man was single.  All were born in Co. Galway.  Mary and Bridget could not read, and they spoke Irish only; John could read and write, and he spoke Irish and English.  The house was 3rd class with one window to the front and three people occupied two rooms.

 

No 49:  Patrick Thornton (49) a farmer and his wife Bridget (48) were married for ten years, and they had three children, two were still living.  John (8) and Mary (6) were scholars.  John could read and write and was bilingual, the others could not read, and they spoke Irish only.  The parents were born in Co. Galway, the children were born in Co. Mayo.  The house was 3rd class with one window in front and the family of four occupied two rooms.

 

No 50:  Bridget Casey (74) a widow was a farmer.  Kate (25) a single girl was a farmer’s daughter.  They were born in Co. Galway and farming was their way of life.  Her grandson John Griffen (5) was born in America.  Bridget could not read, and she spoke Irish only; Kate could read and write, Kate and John were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and three people occupied two rooms.

 

No 51:  Philip Mara (53) a farmer and his wife Anne (43) were born in Co. Galway.  They were married for eleven years, and they had six children, five were still living.  Mary (10), Bridget (9) and Philip (7) were scholars, Patrick was (5) and Anne (1) were born in Co. Mayo.  Philip, Anne, Mary and Bridget could read and write; Philip junior could read, all spoke Irish and English.  The house was 2nd class with three windows in front and the family of seven occupied three rooms.

 

No 52:  Mary Casey (74) was a widow and farming was her occupation.  Michael Casey (42) a farmer’s son and his wife Bridget (40) were married for thirteen years, and they had six children; Mary (11), Bridget (10), Thomas (8) and Michael (7) were scholars, Stephen was (3) and Honor (1) year old.  Mary, her son and her daughter in law were born in Co. Galway, the children were born in Co. Mayo. The adults could not read, Mary, Bridget and Thomas could read and write, and Michael could read.  Mary and her youngest grandson spoke Irish only, the others were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of nine occupied two rooms.

 

No 53:  John Lydon (56) a farmer was married to Mary (57) for twenty-one years and they had nine children, eight were still living.  Patrick (19) was a farmer’s son, Mary (19) and Bridget (16) were lacemakers, Michael (17) had no occupation listed, Sarah (14), Margaret (13), John (11), Martin (9) were scholars.  John and Mary were born in Co. Mayo, the others were born in Co. Galway.  John and Mary could not read; their children could read and write. John and the children were bilingual.  The house was 3rd class with two windows in front and the family of ten occupied two rooms.

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