| 1 The Drew family | ||
| Date:1601-[mid-20th c.] | Extent:63 | |
| 1.1 Agency for the 1st Earl of Cork prior to Barry Drew | ||
| Date:1601-1683 | Extent:12 | |
| LE37/1 | Scope and Content:Handwritten letter of debit signed "TM" for Teige O'[Mahowney], alias [Keogh], late of [Carrigedowly], County Clare, acknowledging debt of £3 to Richard Boyle, gentleman, Clerk of the Council of Munster, to be paid by 15 July. Also signed by witnesses George Boyle, [ ] Chillester, Michell Cormicke. (With seal for authentication. One page contains endorsement only. ("Keogh" appears in the document as an alias, and in the endorsement as the actual name for the debtor.) | |
| Date:3 May 1601 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/2 | Scope and Content:Handwritten accounts in double-entry style, signed by H.Wright [ ], concerning the woodworks [timberyard] of [Kilmacoe] Woods. Listing sums received from Sir Richard Boyle, Mr.Thomas Ball, Ball's agent Mr Cuthbert Bouthe, and Mr Colman [who sold timber on to Mr Carston, Preston, Lancashire], from the joiner at Tallow; and listing Wright's expenses for works and for timber used in Boyle's buildings and in the ironworks. (One page holds endorsement only.) | |
| Date:12 January 1609 | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/3 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from H.Wright, [Curri]glass [ ], to Mr Richard Boyle, Knight ["and one of his Ma[jes]tys counsell of Mounster at Youghal Christ..."], Youghal. Referring to his valuation of the yearly revenue. Expressing his opinion that Boyle had better not take the work in hand himself, but to let Mr Ball have [unspecified location] at a certain rent rather than taking the work and the unforeseen costs onto himself. Pledging his own faithful service. (One page contains endorsement and address only.) | |
| Date:27 April 1612 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/4 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from H.Wright, [Curriglass][ ], to [Richard] Boyle, Knight [ ], regarding debts owed [and owing], and the ironworks. Regretting he cannot find the [account] regarding debts from Mr.Davies for planks of wood, businesses also involving Mr.[Bouthe/ Booth] and Mr.Ball. [Booth] also to take charge of a debt for iron stock owed to Boyle and to Mr.Fisher. Then warning that action must be taken to avoid closing of the ironworks for the winter - workmen would leave for the many diverse building works around the kingdom and it would be hard to find others again, on reopening. (Reverse holds endorsement and address. Endorsement added to, mentioning Donald Ball taking [ ] to England to be brought to account.) | |
| Date:6 May 1612 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/5 | Scope and Content:Handwritten list of charges incurred in the running of mines [of Balliregan], listing repair work including the wedging of gudgeons; signed Peter Baker. | |
| Date:10-17 August 1623 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/6 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Anastace Myles, Kilkenny, to Lord Richard Earl of Cork. Asking for mercy for a widow with the care of house and children. Explaining that her husband Robert acquired certain livings (parsonage and vicarage) in the lands formerly belonging to the hospital of St.John of Jerusalem (dissolved by Elizabeth I in 1594) for [£] 300, but that he had to mortgage the land to Henry Elliott of Dublin for £ 52 [per annum] and was left unable to pay the sum because "of the great warres that was then goeing o[n]"; referring to Lord Richard now being in possession of the livings. | |
| Date:4 March 1626 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/7 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Bevill Grenvile, Stow, [England], to Lord Earl [Richard Boyle] of Cork, Stalbridge [Dorset], apologising for not having followed the attorney's summons to meet him for pressures of business, and protesting his innocence over delayed payment of a certain sum. Explaining that he depends on a gentleman who owes him for "Lundey", and referring to a previous such case where "a greate Lord in this Kingdome" delayed payment also. Further commenting on his father's business which he had little hand in and lost out in himself; the agents regretted his action; referring to problem between Mr Harris and his father. | |
| Date:25 March 1639 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/8 | Scope and Content:Copy of petition from Richard [Boyle] Earl of Cork, to Baron of Inchiquin, Governor for the Province of Munster; and order following the petition. Cork presents the case of his late debtor William [d'Aunte], who had sold corn from the lands of Tracton Abbey on his behalf but had given the sum in keeping with James [d'Aunte], and of the money now being seized by William's own creditor Thomas Nivell, Cork; asking for redress. Copy of Inchiquin's order for the defendant to pay the Lord Treasurer that sum of £20-10-00, or show proof to the contrary. (One page holds endorsement only.) | |
| Date:13 March 1642 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/9 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from William [Chyrry], Cork, to Richard Earl of Cork, Lord High Treasurer in Ireland [ ], on various points of estate management. Money received, partly for Lord Inchiquin. The cause between Boyle and Dr.Roch stands very well; Lord Inchiquin adjourned until Monday. Hoping to settle that case on Monday, and likewise the more difficult one against Mr.Newell. Advice received from Mr.Hore. Widow Goulde paid a sum; advising on her allowance. Mr.Lanallyne's outstanding rent (he lives in the "greate Island"); the rent for Skiddy's Castle, held by Mr.Brown from Lanallyne. Other business regarding leases of [Traxton] and Ballingarry. Asking assistance against malicious undertakings against him; to talk to Mr.Bysse. (With brief endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:23 March 1642 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/10 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Lord Inchiquin, Cork, to [Richard Boyle] Earl of Cork, and draft reply, regarding particularly the distress caused in Bandon. Praising the error made by Dobbyns to send all provisions. He has only enough for one week, and the garrison for one month. Bandon Garrison was relieved by the townspeople, and now Bandon town petitions for a staying of their rent for their own relief. Made exception in removing some victuals to Tristram Whetcomb and Robert Southwell in Kinsale. His and Lord Barrymore's permission given to a certain Roch to export butter. Comments on the tobacco business and the danger of rain. Will send Mayor Appleby to him. With [draft] reply by Earl of Cork: dismissive of Bandonbridge townsmen's giving of relief, since they have been profiting by the neighbouring English tenants, and by those who sought refuge in the town. Describing his own expense from fortifying the town, forfeiting rents, keeping himself and companies at 2 pence per man; mentioning his son Kynalmeaky's death. (With brief endorsement by recipient, remnant of seal.) | |
| Date:24 November 1642 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/11 | Scope and Content:Fragment holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington [ ], to [ ], regarding lands and property in Youghal. Necessary repair works for houses destroyed in Youghal; examination of the spoils made; asking to find names of officers and men involved in the arson attack. Boards can be supplied by Mrs.Lawndy. Repairs necessary in [Bem's] Castle, great hall. Surmising the new fort in Kinsale "will contribute to the quiett of the County of Corke since the Raparees have not one place in that County to repaire unto". Tenants who took houses when his estate was taken from him owe full rent since then. Other business regarding Mr Elton; compensation for his officers and friends especially Mr.Villiers (giving him deer for his park). | |
| Date:[post 1677] | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/12 | Scope and Content:Handwritten letter by Dan[iel] Forrest, He[nry] Hene, Richard Morgan [ ], reporting to Com[mandant] of Cork on legal status quo of the lands at Kilcoran and Garranagall, Barony of Condons, County Cork (350 acres plantation measure). Reviewing history of the lands since [1592], when it was given to Henry Pyne for 101 years; ensuing difficulty when John Bishop of Ossory was mistakenly granted the land in [1677]. Pyne had claimed the lands were "a Protestant interest" and never seized or sequestered, and is confirmed in being discharged from payment of patent rent. (With remark that the document was registered in His Majesty's and General's Office, 24 November 17[ ]. | |
| Date:[29 September 1683] | Extent:2 pp | |
| 1.2 Agency for the 1st Earl of Cork: Barry Drew | ||
| Date:1684-1687 | Extent:4 | |
| LE37/13 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Christopher Crofts, London [Burlington's secretary], to Mr Barry Drews, Lismore. Commenting on the messenger bringing Drew's letter, Mrs.Hardum, who is due their respect and material assistance, and who imparted message about the quilt and cloak needed: "cloakes are much out of fashion" but he will send both with Mr Roche when he returns. His search for a horse can be postponed since his Lord will not go to Londesburgh until the hawking season. Mr James Benger senior must pay the bill to Lord Clifford. Also with handwritten note by [Richard Burlington] about other financial transactions with Crofts, also mentioning Gregory Wale. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:13 May 1684 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/14 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, [ ], to [Barry Drew] , with orders for managing the estate. Referring to the account Drew sent in January; a sum outstanding from Mr Roger Power; his woods around Lismore and Tallow. In case Cork and Kinsale are taken, ordering him to go to Bandon Bridge and give Captain Wade and Thomas [Forster] their former positions again; he is to ensure the town is preserved from being burned by the rapparees expecting the King will send orders about this. Also concerned with iron left at Youghal by John Welsh, and Mr Page's goods. Further affairs at Inchyleamy, and regarding Butler near the Lismore schoolhouse. | |
| Date:post-5 January 1688 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/15 | Scope and Content:Fragment handwritten letter from [Lord Burlington], London, to [Barry] Drew [Lismore], giving orders for estate management. Listing a number of debtors, asking him and fellow agent Mr.Power, to collect sums or enter legal action; debtors include [Redmond], Wale, Burtts, Holland, James Benger, [Unrack], Mrs.Lawndy, Burlington's cousin Richard [Smyth], John Smyth, Moore, Langton, Wallis, Carew, [Verrell], Richard Cary. Also referring to bills given to his brother Boyle, and his son Clifford; stating that nothing can be done about Ballyvergain; also very dissatisfied with a number of bills, household and for the chapel, for John Grimstead's house. (Breaks off) | |
| Date:14 December 1686 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/16 | Scope and Content:Holograph statement of a case signed Reg[istrar] Thomas T[ ], for the Lord Chancellor [ ]. Regarding plaintiffs Margaret Drew and [her ward] Francis Drew, and defendants Barry Drew, Leonard Costello, Robert Browne, Richard [Boyle] Earl of Cork. Naming as referees in the case Captain Redmond Barry and Thomas Brodrick Esq; if agreement cannot be made then they are to name an umpire. | |
| Date:1 December 1687 | Extent:1 p | |
| 1.3 Agency for the 1st Earl of Cork: Barry Drew and his successor Colonel William Congreve | ||
| Date:1690-1704 | Extent:36 | |
| LE37/17 | Scope and Content:Statement by [Lord] Burlington (no place), authorising Captain William Congreve and Mr Barry Drew to let his land at their discretion for a year from [25 March 1690], and also to collect rents according to instructions sent with Congreve. (With personal seal.) | |
| Date:25 September 1690 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/18 | Scope and Content:Fragment handwritten letter from [Lord Burlington/ his secretary], London, to Drew, [ ], on estate management. Because of Drew's frequent illnesses, sending over a certain Colonel Congreve to assist Drew in all affairs, as well as a certain Dick Bagg. Explaining why John Welsh is discredited as his agent - Bagg will be receiver of all rents, but Welsh may help them in Youghal and the barony. Further concerning collection of rents from Power (Ballyrafter), Cousin Smyth (Ballynetra) and other tenants in lands that were not destroyed by Clancarty; from Robert Carew (mortgagelands). Also stating that rents from [Kinnatalloon] barony are received by Roger Power for Burlington's son Clifford, while lands at Capoquin and [Dayes] are signed to trustees for payment of Clifford's debts. For now, leaving [Okill] and any struggle with the soldiery to one side. Orders to turn out one Irishman from the Parke and find tenant for the other lodge. [Damaged and fragile.] | |
| Date:25 October 1690 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/19 | Scope and Content:Handwritten statement by [ ] entitled "An account of the stock and inhabitants on your following holdings...". Listing livestock and corn maintained by following tenants (and subtenant): Richard Smyth (Bally[netra]), Bartholomew Browning ([Strancally] and Ballyphilip), William Greatrakes [ ], Thomas Mansell (Mocollop), Comby and the Parkers [Bryde Side]. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient, referring to lands on the Blackwater.) | |
| Date:26 December 1690 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/20 | Scope and Content:Handwritten order signed Burlington for Lieutenant Colonel Congreve, Barry Drew, Richard Bagg; authorising them to lease [Glenmorrishmeen] and Ballydecane to Mr Thomas Boyse for £100 p.a.. The lands were formerly held by William Browning. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:9 February 1691 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/21 | Scope and Content:Handwritten statement by Burlington for Captain William Congreve, Mr.Roger Power, Mr.John Welsh; authorising them to examine the accounts of Mr.Barry Drew, Burlington's agent, up until the time the estate was taken from Burlington, and those that accrued from sums taken by Drew on Burlington's behalf. Some details on sums self-admittedly owed by Drew, and paid already. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:29 May 1691 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/22 | Scope and Content:Handwritten statement by Lord Burlington for Lieutenant Colonel Congreve, Roger Power, Mr Barry Drew, authorising them to set and dispose of his tithes, glebes, and all "impropriations" for the year in County Tipperary and all that formerly belonged to his brother Robert Boyle, deceased. This will take place on 19 July in Clonmel. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:14 June 1692 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/23 | Scope and Content:Handwritten letter from Burlington, London, to Mr Barry Drew, Lismore, regarding management of the estate. Asking for account for Mr Burt; information of what distress was taken from the lands of Camphire and Okill for 1688. Dick Bagg was asked about demands made for rents also due 1688. Mentioning that Burlington's lands in Lismore lay waste from Michaelmas 1690 until Lady's Day 1691 (allowing for a year and a half before asking for rent). Rent due to Bishop of Waterford (consecrated Lady's Day 1691). Ordering him to lease those lands to John Welsh; account for Mr Gratrakes [Kilmanicholas]. (Contains endorsement by recipient. Damaged and fragile.) | |
| Date:29 November [c.1692] | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/24 | Scope and Content:Letter from Burlington, London, to Barry Drew, Lismore, regarding management of estate [ ]. Grateful for examining [Sir] Richard Cox's accounts; expecting more information from John Bird's books and ordering him to Bandon to examine them together with two other agents. Asking him to see to his affairs in Clare at the assises at the end of the month, in Clonmel. Wishing him to find tenants for lands at Lismore; Bible made him a pitiful offer for them. (According to endorsement this was received after Drew's death. Also remark "Dublin March the 17th 1693". [Damaged and fragile.] | |
| Date:8 March 1693 | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/25 | Scope and Content:Letter from Burlington, London, to Barry Drew, Lismore, concerning management of the estate. Burlington has now seen the contract made by Congreve and Bragg for Drew for the part of Bridane and accepts that he did not act defiantly; promising him a lease for it, and wishing him to continue his service for him. Asking the mortgage owed for Limerick; orders concerning Canmucky where things are to stay as they are. (Contains summary endorsement.) | |
| Date:18 April 1693 | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/26 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Burlington, [ ], to Reverend Mr Rugg, Colonel Congreve, Mr Barry Drew, Mr Richard Bagg [ ]. Asking them to further discuss with Mr Unrack details of tenure for the farm he presently holds; broadly agreeing to a lease to last 21 years. Also involving neighbours Bagg and Mr Farmer. Referring to enclosed letter (not extant) regarding the same matter. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:4 July 1693 | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/27 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, [ ], to Lieutenant Colonel Congreve, Roger Power, Mr.Barry Drew, Mr.Richard Bagg. Directing his agents to set his tithes in Dungarvan to reliable persons; stipulating among other things that a person not take the tithes of more than one parish. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:6 July 1693 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/28 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to Colonel William Congreve, Lismore, also Lieutenant Colonel Digby Foulkes, Roger Power, Dick Bagg. Referring to the rental sent to him, admonishing his agents for negligence in collecting rents. While last year's Michaelmas could be held off, the preceding Lady's Day rents ought to be collected. Naming particular tenants in arrears or with exemptions: M[ichael Gratracke] [Kilmanicholas], Lady and Captain Foulkes (Camphire] Bateman (Kilbury), the miller [Barrett], Thomas Sargent (Currardigh), Cornelius Holloran (a grist mill), Rowe, Osborne, Kent, [Scameden], [Baer], Morgan, Mansell. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient. Damaged and fragile.) | |
| Date:1 January 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/29 | Scope and Content:Fragment of handwritten letter from [Lord Burlington], to his agents regarding "disposal of my lands upon the Blackwater, upon the Bride and in and about Tallow". Ordering his agents to see to various matters regarding the following tenants and issues: Francis Bible (Clonbegg and Ballylevane); Thomas Croker (M[ ]trim); Joshua Baterman (Kilmore, Ballymote, Ballyfinchogue); Wi[llard] Roche (tenements); Henry Spring and Henry Rogers (Portodirby, Ballynittimore and Ballynittibeg, all in Canucky); Isaac Gyles's rent, and a new "good English Tenant" for Ballygally. End not extant. (Damaged and fragile.) | |
| Date:15 January 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/30 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to Colonel Congreve [ ], regarding management of his estate. On payments from bonds and rents which are due from George Osborne, Richard Burtt, Richard Gyles, Mary Deacon; Mr.Wallis, Mr.Holmes; Mrs.Lawndy; Mr.Thomas Unrack, Mr.Thomas Ronayne, Mr.Garrett Fitzgerald; payment of rents for Youghal and especially the mills; [Robin Carew] (Ballysagartbeg); Mr.Gratrakes [Kilmanicholas]; Bartholomew Seymore; Mr.Babington (mills of Kilmitoragh). Promising Congreve a certain demesne. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:15 January 1694 | Extent:5 pp | |
| LE37/31 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to [ ], regarding management of his estate. Of suspicions that Dick Bagg has been receiving gratifications for delayed payment by Thomas Boyse (Glanmoorishmeene), Michael Gratrack (Kilmacnicholas), the miller of Tallow; recipient to keep an eye on him. Other issues regarding tenants John Wigmore; the Bibles (Ballylevane, Clonbeg). Also mentioning agents Mr Drew and Mr Power. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient, and page of summary accounts.) | |
| Date:17 January 1694 | Extent:5 pp | |
| LE37/32 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to [ ], regarding his estates. Asking that arrears for Lismore Manor be seen to, concerning Isaac Giles, Richard Phelan, William Barrett (mills), Richard Beer (Ballynaspick); arrears from tithes at Dungarvan; the document of a lease in Garret Roche's possession. At Lismore, asking to remove Irish tenants: "I do not like to [ ] them Irish Tenants continuing at Lismore, especially those who had any hand in burneing my house at Lismore, or destroying my woods of which you did formerly write unto me." Further instructions regarding Dick Bagg's former "partialities" in collecting rent. Problems with John Walsh- need to force compliance; arrears from Zachariah Cooke. Also mentioning another agent, Michael Foulkes. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:29 January 1694 | Extent:5 pp | |
| LE37/33 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to Colonel William Congreve, Lismore, regarding his estates. Seeing to funeral of old servant Gorstellow and arrears at [his widow's lands at] Ballyhubbard. Need to force Mr.Ba[ ] Seymore to pay arrears and perfect bonds. Instructions as to repair of Youghal houses Mr Digby Foulkes's estimate. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:14 February 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/34 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to [ ], concerning estate management. Enclosing letter for Richard Nettle regarding Canmucky, formerly held by B[arry] Drew. Arrears of the millers of Tallow (Cornelius Hallahan) and of Lismore (William Barret). Informing him of letters to other agents Dick Bagg (about Mr. Gratrack) and Francis Power (tithes out of Dungarvan manor). Other affairs concerning Smith, Burton, Boyse, Croker. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:19 February 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/35 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to Colonel William Congreve, Lismore. In thanks for his diligence. Reference to [agents] Bagg, Power, and the late Drew. Instructions regarding Thomas Unrack's bonds, the lands of Ballynetra (Sir Percy Smyth and John Welsh); receipt of bill by Mr.Burton on Mr.Haistwell. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:21 February 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/36 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to [ ], concerning his estates. Mr. Longan will follow instructions as to Barry Drew's executors. Stating new regulations for Ireland will make disposal of corn easier it will assist tenants and ensure prompt payment of rents. Arrears for Lady's Day 1693 necessitate distraining some tenants; asking to treat with "great tendernesse" the holders of long-term leases. Reminding him of tricks played by Thomas Bateman and Thomas Downes (Shanakill). Business of Josias Bateman's lease (Ballymote). Ordering him to examine the case of Thomas Bateman (Kilmore) and his brother. Not agreeing to Dick Bagg being a partner in the Canmucky transaction; reprimanded Bagg. Preferring Mr. Nettle over William Bagg (Ballygally); Francis Baker (Canmucky); other business. | |
| Date:2 March 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/37 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington [ ], with instructions for his agents Colonel Congreve, Colonel Foulkes, and Mr. Power [ ]. Agrees to Mr. John Silver's proposal for a lease for Ballyhandon on condition his father's arrears are paid. Also agreeing to Rob Nettle's proposals for a lease for Ballygally, preferring him over William Bagg. For Canmucky, preferring Henry Spring over Edward Hubbard. Enforcing payment of bonds by Unrack at Youghal. | |
| Date:2 March 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/38 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to [ ], regarding his estates. Explaining his plans for securing the debt from Drew's executors, and indemnifying Burlington from potential lawsuit; involving Mr.Nettle and Mr.Andrews. Regarding Thomas Unrack, new leases to be drawn up (Barnegehy and Ballyclement), urging the taking of bonds for arrears outstanding for both these lands, and for Ballyconlan. | |
| Date:9 March 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/39 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to Colonel Congreve, Lismore, regarding his estates. He and Power are to deal with the flooding in Ballyrafter and Ballynelligan, employing men as needed. Need to find solvent tenants for [Brydane]; lease to be drawn up for Mr. Powell (Shanakill). Further mentioning a settlement over certain sums with Captain Francis Foulkes and Lady Foulkes; sale of a horse to John Welsh; proposals by Richard Power for commons land; cousin Pierce Power's debt; land held by Michael Bagg; business with Lord Sidney. Some personal remarks. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:22 May 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/40 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from John Nettles [ ], to Colonel William Congreve, Lismore. Ordering him to ask Sir Richard Cox not to dispose of the fishing in Castlemaine, for the benefit of the "Poore Childeren". Ambras Bishop at Ballyduff is to deliver certain stock seized previously. (With brief endorsement by recipient, and seal.) | |
| Date:25 May 1694 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/41 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, [ ], to Colonel Congreve, Roger Power ("if he be in the country"), Richard Bagg, John Welsh [ ], giving authorisations regarding lands formerly held by late Barry Drew, and property formerly managed by him (Ballyduffe and Shane, Brydane, Ballygally, Canmucky). Drew used to procure an interest due to Lord Rochester; gave mortgage lands in Limerick to Jeremiah Coughlan. All to be settled in the interest of Drew's children; salary outstanding to him. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:5 June 1694 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/42 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, Chiswick, to Colonel Congreve, Roger Power, Thomas Forster [ ]. Authorising them to meet Sir Richard Cox in Bandon to settle various business regarding tenancy and arrears for Rowland's tenements. | |
| Date:2 August1694 | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/43 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, Chiswick, to Colonel Congreve [and other agents], regarding his estates in County Cork. Archdeacon Stanhop and Chantor Burston's leases to be renewed, also Bishop of Cork's lease for Desart. In Bandon, his agents Thomas Forster and [ ] Woodroffer were negligent about his affairs; settlement of arrears from George Phips, Thomas Forster, and Dean Davis (Gillabby), also involving Alderman Hoare and [agent] Bayle. Other arrears from [ ] Aldworth, Cousin Bernard, Francis Bernard (West Phineas), and others. Wishing updated accounts; settlement of arrears for the markets at Clonakilty, with opinion of Cousin Barnard (Recorder) and Mr.Townesend (Suffraigne). Needing examination of Abraham Batten's claims concerning various named tenants' arrears. Wade's arrears (Coulmountain and Shanecrane); payment of Mr. Gooken's bonds; arrears of Thomas Forster (Kilbeg) who ought to set a better example as one of Burlington's agents. Examination of Roger Lovekin's proposals for Bally[voigal], Kilnemoy (both East Carbry). Reprimanding agents Ned House and Thomas Forster and pointing to unset land now lying fallow; distraint to be left as a last resort for tenants in arrears. Daniel Beamish to be prosecuted for arrears (Shennagh, Knockbrogan). (Contains summary endorsement by recipient.) | |
| Date:11 September 1694 | Extent:8 pp | |
| LE37/44 | Scope and Content:Holograph statement from [Lord] Burlington [ ], authorising Colonel Congreve to act on his behalf. Regarding use of woods by John Brest for his house at Knockdrumclogh. Also agreement with Mr.Smart for Ballyclough. Not accepting proposals for Shawbeg. (Contains summary endorsement by recipient and elaboration of one point.) | |
| Date:2 October 1694 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/45 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Lord] Burlington, Chiswick, to Colonel William Congreve, Lismore [County Waterford] (to be left in Clonmel), with orders for managing his estate. Enclosing his reply to Dick Bagg, and another document on business in Dungarvan, concerned with irregularities in Bagg's accounts. Wishing to have his accounts examined and sqared for the years 1690-1693; appointing Congreve, Roger Power, John Welsh to do so. Also asking him to confirm the bargain with Mr Harrisson over Drishanemore and Drishanebegg; because of his dissatisfaction with Will Browning he is eager for Harrisson to take it. | |
| Date:25 August 1694 | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/46 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Lord Burlington, London, to [ ], on estate management. Concerning [Colonel] and William Ponsonby, asking about latest developments. Barry Drew's children were considered by Mr Nettle and the executors; their claim for more is not to be entertained - it needs to be seen what is owed to Burlington and to Lord Rochester. Accounts of Dick Bagg, and John Welsh. Not approving of proposal for Ballygally. Mrs.Carey (formerly Widow Hay) owes arrears since 1688 but he does not intend to take the lease from her. Dick Bagg is to collect various arrears from Isaac Giles, from John Jackson [Garrytownly], from Miller William Barret for the Burgess lands and for the mill at Lismore; from Barry Strongman for Inchinleamy, and other tenant[s] for the mills at Tallough. Writing to the mayor and bailiffs concerning the guards. The rent of Killbree; a contract with widow Bagg that will prove the case of untstanding rent for Ballya[k]. (One page with endorsement and summary by recipient. Damaged and fragile.) | |
| Date:1 November 1694 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/47 | Scope and Content:Holograph [fragment] letter from [Lord] Burlington, London, to Colonel Congreve, Lismore, regarding estates in and around Youghal, and others. Asking him and other agents to see to the Youghal Mills and several houses, all now without tenants. Instructions on business with Colonel Ponsonby, John Atkins, Mr.Parndice (houses Key Lane), Mr.Harrison (Drishane lease and timber), John Durham (timber). Also regarding proposals by Mr.Nettles, Mr.Langan and the executors about securing a debt that involves [Drew's] children. Also dealing with distraints in Ballyduffe, Canmucky; transactions with Mr.Robert Cooke (Ballygally, Mocollop, Clonbeg, Ballyvane, lands near Cappoquin). (Damaged and fragile.) | |
| Date:15 December 1694 | Extent:6 pp | |
| LE37/48 | Scope and Content:Holograph [fragment] letter from [Lord] Burlington, [ ], to Colonel Congreve, Lieutenant Colonel Digby Foulkes, Roger Power, Richard Bagg [Lismore]. Wishing to finalise lease for Mr.Smart (Ballyclogh); serious arrears of Zachariah [Cooke](Fermoy). Promising decisions on his land of Coole, and on the Blackwater (Barony Inchiquin). (Contains comments by recipient, referring to a previous letter. Damaged and fragile.) | |
| Date:[c.20 December] 1694 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/49 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Lord Burlington ("your very affectionate friend"), London, to [Colonel] Congreve, Lismore, on estate management, mentioning also Power and Harrison [fellow agents]. Asking him and the other two men to examine the books of Barry Drew regarding a complex matter of money outstanding for Newtown, involving Major Maynard and Rich[ard] Burt, the Foulkes. Leases for John Hogan and Mannin. Power and Congreve's claims to the Castlelands of Lismore; Power is not supposed to take a moiety. Asking him to see to the arrears outstanding at Carrigeene, [Canmucky], Brydane; Babbington's part of Ballybarrigg. | |
| Date:21 March 1694/5 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/50 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [Colonel] Digby ffoulke and [ ] Harrison, Youghal, to Colonel William Congreve, Lismore. Originally enclosing proposals for a lease for the Youghal mills, asking his approval and a recommendation to the landlord. (With endorsement by recipient, referring to prospective tenant as Mr.Seymore.) | |
| Date:29 November 1698 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/51 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Lady J.Burlington, Kensington, to Roger Power, Richard Bagg, Thomas Baker [Lismore]. Nominating Mr George Howse as steward of Bandon in his father's succession, asking them to see to his discharging a debt and examine the accounts. Debts to Mr.Forster who filled the position in the interim; also mentioning her son's account; other arrears to be collected; update of accounts. (Damaged and fragile.) | |
| Date:6 June 1704 | Extent:3 pp | |
| 1.4 Family papers of the Drews of Drewscourt (County Limerick) | ||
| Date:1665-[mid-20th c.] | Extent:8 items | |
| LE37/52 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Barry Drew, Lismore, to his brother John Drew, ffibbothstowne [Filbuckstown, County Kilkenny], reminding him of the legacy of their late mother, and warning him not to take possession of Kilwinny until all siblings were satisfied - referring to the overseers put in place by their father's testament. | |
| Date:2 January 1665 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/53 | Scope and Content:DEED OF BARGAIN AND SALE Parties: 1) Francis Drew, Ballaghanilly (County Limerick) and John Drew, Ballyduff (County Waterford) 2) Richard Croker, Nadrid (County Cork) and Richard Downing, Tubritt (County Tipperary) [bargainees] 3) Henry Wallis, Drishane (County Cork) and George Jackson, Glenbegg (County Waterford) [trustees]. Preamble: Arising from the will and testament of 3 March 1693 of Barry Drew (Ballyduff) about his inheritance in fee simple in Killmacdonnell, to be granted and released to Richard Croker and Richard Downing. Barry Drew gave to his sons Francis and John, and daughter Susanna, all of his estate (executors were John Nettles, Richard Downing, George Jackson, Henry Wallis, Boyle Andrews). Susanna died and disputes arose between the brothers, so that four of the executors eventually awarded on 5 November 1705 all of the Limerick estate to Francis Drew and heirs, paying £1,621-10 of debts, while the farm at Ballyduff and Shiane went to John Drew for the payment of £105 [rent arrears] and £250 of his share; John being hereby entitled to share a rent charge on all real estate. Both Drews now grant a bargain and sale to Richard Croker and Richard Downing [bargainees] of their possessions for one year. Property: Killindonnell [Kildonnell], Clashnacoole, Clonbanniffe, Ballyghanilly, Ballyanliffe, [Ulay]more, Killcoleman; in the Barony of Connell, County Limerick. Duration: [1 year] Rent: £20 annually, to be paid to George Jackson and Henry Wallis (trustees of the rent charge) on All Saints and on Saints Philip and Jacob. Use [of rent]: to Francis Drew, his heirs, then John Drew, his heirs. Francis has right to sell this inheritance (or fee simple) of the lands of Killcoleman. Both can lease any part of these lands; conditions if one or the other grants parts to a wife, and her contribution to paying off debt. (Enclosing typescript copy (5 pp), unknown agency.) | |
| Date:12 January 1713 | Extent:3 membranes (and enclosure) | |
| LE37/54 | Scope and Content:Printed credit note with handwritten insertions, signed John Ringrose (and witnesses Barney and Drew), Moynoe, County Clare, for the sum of £104-11-00 owed to Francis Drew, Drewscourt, County Limerick, promising the sum with interest for 18 December. (With seal; one page holds the endorsement only.) | |
| Date:18 July 1745 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/55 | Scope and Content:Copy renewal of lease between Francis Drew, Drewscourt, County Limerick, John Drew, Waterpark, County Cork; and Robert Langford, Killgarrilander, County Kerry, concerning lands at Rosscahirfeland and others, Kilgarrilander, County Kerry. Based on a lease from Sir Francis Brewster, Dublin, to Francis Drew, Kilgarrilander, of 29 February 1676, of the same lands for 99 years, and based on a subsequent sublease by Francis Drew to William Langford the Elder in 1682 for 94 years, Robert Langford became the titleholder to the land in 1731, which is now being renewed for another 94 years for the payment of half a year's rent, £32, against the lives of John Drew, son of Francis, and John Drew, son of John Drew of Kilwinny, to guarantee duration of the lease. Giving leaseholder right to use Brewster's Wood, County Kerry, for timber ("house-, weir-, plough-, and gateboot"). | |
| Date:24 December 1747 | Extent:16 pp | |
| LE37/56 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Ar[thur] Drew, Mocollup [County Waterford], to "dear Cousin" [ ], glad that they are well. His sister (also Drew) sends him through the same emissary all papers regarding Drewscourt she could find, excepting - so far- the plan for the house. Details of moneys due and asking him to pay the balance; his sister has paid a sum to Mr.[Brimmaghim] to whom she had bound her nephew Sam Crumpe. Offering to send Cummane's note. Family news. | |
| Date:17 October 1785 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/57 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Mary Drew, Drewscourt [County Limerick], to [Francis] Drew Esquire, Cork. Asking him to intervene with Mr.[Duguary] who was to appear on her behalf in the Court of the Exchequer but was prevented by ill health. While being hopeful about her suit of law, also expressing regret that Drew did not leave her more comfortably. (With pencil additions adding that writer was the widow of Barry Drew, and mother to Francis who married Sarah [Langford, sister to Mrs Jones].) | |
| Date:29 March [17]96 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/58 | Scope and Content:Handwritten poem by [ ] (styled in first person plural) to Francis W[illiam] M.[assy] Drew ("Mr.Frank") on his 21st birthday, referring to his safe return from [the second Boer War], his late father, military uncle, and living mother. Incipit "Hon[oure]d Sir, we are overjoyed to day we will not soon forget " | |
| Date:3 November 1902 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/59 | Scope and Content:Printed form for a telephone message with handwritten note for "Kathleen", and note in another hand, writers unidentified, indicating that her uncle, Ringrose Charles Drew, London, has died; offering telephone numbers. | |
| Date:[mid-20th c.] | Extent:2 items | |
| 1.5 Boyle, Drew, Ringrose families: collected notes on genealogy | ||
| Date:[19th c.] | Extent:4 items | |
| LE37/60 | Scope and Content:Handwritten notes by [ ] (unsigned) with dates for Richard Boyle Earl of Cork (1566-1643) and his descendants down to his great-grandson Richard, fourth Earl of Cork (d.1753). | |
| Date:undated | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/61 | Scope and Content:Handwritten fragmented notes by [ ], on the genealogy of the Drew family of Kilwinny and Meanus [County Waterford], 1641-17[80s]. Listing descendants from Francis Drew (d.1641) for five generations. Mentioning that Barry Drew, second son of Francis, was agent to the Lord of Cork until he resigned in 1693 for infirmity. Some notes on leases of certain lands, legal issue between early/ mid-18th c.Barry Drew and a certain Langford. Townlands listed without identification: Ballyscully, Keel. | |
| Date:undated | Extent:10 pp | |
| LE37/62 | Scope and Content:Handwritten pedigree and accompanying notes by [ ] Atkins Davis, on the Ringrose family; seemingly orders for person doing research for him. Mostly for the 18th century, but commenting that John Rose, of "ancient Hampshire family" changed his name to Ringrose "at express command of Elizabeth [I] in 1560". Inserting his name under the marriage of Elizabeth Ringrose (b.1706) with Robert Atkins, Fountainville, County Cork, who were his great-grandparents. Noting down queries as to particular family members, furnishing details; including statement he has information on all descendants of Mrs.[Bonerman] [V] Drew and of his great-grandmother Mrs.Atkins. Also including fact that Margaret Ringrose (daughter of John, Moynoe) married Francis Drew of Drewscourt, High Sherriff, in 1718. | |
| Date:[e.19th century] | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/63 | Scope and Content:Handwritten notes by [ ] (unsigned) with genealogical interest for the Drews of Ballyduff and Lismore, from Francis (high sherriff, Drewscourt early 18th century) to his son George [Purdon] (married Letitia Godfrey) and their children. | |
| Date:[1885] | Extent:1 p | |
| 2 The Ryan family | ||
| Date:1667-[mid-20th c.] | Extent:30 items | |
| 2.1 Daniel Ryan (l.17th c./e.18th c.) | ||
| Date:1667-[1720] | Extent:3 items | |
| LE37/64 | Scope and Content:ROYAL GRANT OF LAND BY KING CHARLES II: Preamble: In the spirit of the acts of parliament providing for his kingdom of Ireland, and specifically for soldiers and "adventurers" (5 October 1666), granting lands to John Ewer. Also listing officers appointed to the commission for executing the named Acts of Parliament, including James Duke of Ormond, Sir Edward Smythe, Chief Justice of Common Pleas Edward [Dering], Sir Winston Churchill, and Edward Cook esq. Lands granted: Ballymakeogy [Ballymackeogh] and Clunbunny, Barony of Owny, County Tipperary, totalling 1,602 acres 2 roods, 10 perches plantation measure. Specifying that [Ballymackeogh] contains 935 acres, 1 rood, 14 perches, and Clunbunny 54 acres, that these were seized following the rebellion of 1641 Grantee: Captain John Ewer. Rent: £15- 5pence- 3 farthings p.a., half-yearly (Michealmas/ Annunciation). Witness and undersigned: Lieutenant General and Governor of the Kingdom of Ireland [Earleton Eyham]. Other: Various endorsements of 10-11 July 1667, one signed Hugh Wormington. Elaborately illuminated superscription with a portrait of the King, and initials "Charles the second by the grace of [God]..." | |
| Date:25 April 1667 | Extent:1 membrane | |
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LE37/65 See Also LE37/76 |
Scope and Content:Deed of sale, concerning land at Killalane, County Tipperary, sold by Nicholas Toler [ ] (illegible) to Thomas Row, Motagranoge, County Westmeath for £400. Mentioning also Toler's [wife] Elinor. Stipulating that John Smith be continued as tenant according to his lease, and that Anne [Wainsborough] be continued in her annuity. Reverse bears signatures of witnesses. Also a receipt for the purchase money by Nicholas Toler, and witnesses. (Sealed for authentication.) | |
| Date:2 June 1699 | Extent:1 membrane | |
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LE37/66 See Also LE37/76 |
Scope and Content:Fragment of a deed with only the seals and four signatures remaining. Corresponding to the listed document in LE37/ 76 of a mortgage of 21 May 1720 from Joseph Ingram and Hannah Ingram (otherwise Wainsborough), Nicholas Toler, to William [Carden]. (Exactly matching, and dated at later time, in ink.) | |
| Date:[1720] | Extent:Membrane 690 x 30 mm | |
| 2.2 Ewer Ryan (1730-1802) | ||
| Date:[1778] | Extent:1 item | |
| LE37/67 | Scope and Content:Fragment of a deed, signed James Lysaght, and with a seal imprint on red wax: fortified town on shore with raised flag, ship under sail steering towards it. (Dated at later time, in ink.) [Unclear whether related to Ryan family: George Ryan married into a Lysaght family c.1750s.] | |
| Date:[1778] | Extent:Membrane 750 x 110 mm | |
| 2.3 William Ryan ([ ]- 1835) | ||
| Date:1814-1852 | Extent:3 items | |
| LE37/68 | Scope and Content:MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT: Parties: 1) William Ryan, Ballymackeogh (eldest son of Ewer Ryan); 2) Henry Lee (Barnd)a, Reverend William Lee (Mount Lane, Kingsmill) Pennefather (Lackland, all County Tipperary), Henry Vansittard (Bisham Abbey, Great Britain) [trustees] 3) David Baldwin, Saul Baldwin (both Stradbally, County Laois), William Pennefather [Cork], Westby Percivall (Navy Captain); 4) Reverend John Pennefather and Anne Pennefather, his daughter (Lackland, County Tipperary). Marriage portion: £3,000, paid by Reverend John Pennefather to William Ryan. Guarantee: William Ryan, by virtue of already existing bargain and sale for one year, grants to all under 2) lands already in their possession. Property: Lands under bargain and sale and nature of William Ryan's title to them: a) Ballybeg, Bunagealy, Ballymackeogh including the house, and together with the subdenomination of Newtown and Islandloughry, Barony of Owny and Arra (seized in fee); b) town and lands at Coolnatubber, [Turbeha] [ ](300 acres, seized for life for yearly rent of £141 to John Joseph Henry); c) town and lands at Touknakene [Touknockane, County Tipperary] (60 acres, seized for life for yearly rent of £22-15 to Colonel John Bourke) Other: Bearing signatures of witnesses including Nicholas Mansergh; six seals for the principal signatories for the deed; receipts for payment of portion of fees; and entry in Dublin register on 17 September. (This document has suffered serious hydrolysis damage and was not consulted in its entirety.) | |
| Date:8 September 1814 | Extent:4 membranes | |
| LE37/69 | Scope and Content:Black and white copy print of portrait (bust only) of Rear Admiral Henry Vansittart. Artist's name partly obscured [M.Gano...]. (Probably loose-leaf, not from a bound volume.) | |
| Date:undated | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/70 | Scope and Content:Handwritten will and testament of Mrs Anne Ryan, widow, Lower Mount Street, Dublin, leaving her property to her three daughters Clare, Mary Anne, and Laura (all Ryan); appointing them executrixes of her will also. Witnessed by J.L.Pennefather and [William] Ryan. | |
| Date:4 June 1852 | Extent:2 pp | |
| 2.4 William Ryan (1815-1890) | ||
| Date:1842- [l.19th c.] | Extent:12 items | |
| LE37/71 | Scope and Content:Fragmentary excerpt from marriage register, listing wedding celebrated by Reverend Charles James Grogan, Dunleckney parish, County Carlow, of William Ryan, Ballimackeogh, and Jane Grogan, Harcourt Street, at the British Embassy, Paris. The latter is second daughter of late John Grogan, and sister to Edward Grogan MP for city of Dublin. | |
| Date:24 November 1842 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/72 | Scope and Content:Printed form for Registrar of Judgments [Dublin], with handwritten insertions, documenting lodgment of a memorandum by the attorney for the plaintiff John Ryan, Upper Gloucester St., Dublin (solicitor), regarding defendant William Ryan, Ballymackeogh, County Tipperary, and a debt of £1,417. | |
| Date:9 October 1846 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/73 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from [ ] [Lysaght], London, to William Ryan Esq, Ballymackeogh, Newport, County Tipperary, regarding Colonel Charles Ryan who died intestate. Enclosing a case for counsel (barrister in the Chancery Court, Dublin) which details the family relation between Charles, his first cousin Anthony, and the recipient of the letter William; awaiting counsel's opinion. Property in freehold and shares may fall to Anthony, or to next generation including recipient, William Ryan. Also explaining necessity of paying the late Charles Ryan's administrator. | |
| Date:15-16 August 1850 | Extent:4 pp | |
| LE37/74 | Scope and Content:Handwritten army commission signed by Commander in Chief of H.M.Ships Edmund Lyons, Baronet, for Mr.George H.Ryan, appointed to the additional surgeon of the ship Agamemnon. | |
| Date:1 January 1855 | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/75 | Scope and Content:Printed Census form with handwritten insertions by William Ryan, Ballymackeogh, parish of Kilvellane. Registration of four family members absent from home on the date (residing in Kingstown), namely William, two sons (William, Charles) and a daughter (Jeannette). Also registration of 12 persons at home on the date, including wife (Jane), three daughters (Anna, Elizabeth, Antoinette), and an uncle (Anthony), as well as a governess and six servants (family names Henry, Kilfore, Quinn, Bourke, Coffey, Kelly, Kearney). All family members are members of the Established Church. | |
| Date:7 April 1861 | Extent:6 pp | |
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LE37/76 See Also LE37/65 |
Scope and Content:Printed form for rentals (3 pp), with handwritten insertions by [William Ryan], giving a retrospective list of deeds and conveyancesregistered for Killalane [County Tipperary], containing 190 acres. Deeds include mortgages, lease and release, sale, 1688-1736. Family names of owners and tenants are Wainsborough, Toler, Ingram, [Carden], Newstead, [Humprey], until sale by Colonel William [Humprey] to William Ryan of [Larkinconvey] on 28 July 1739. Tenant names then listed (no dates): Young, [McCutcheon], Grace, Ryan; specifying types of leasehold for these. Pencil annotation beside the 1739 sale stating that William Ryan was the writer's great-grandfather, married to Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Newsteed of Ballybough [County Tipperary]. Enclosing two fragments: Printed crest without name, over motto Virtus incendit vires; fragment [deed] with handwritten signature mark for Michael Grace. | |
| Date:[mid-19th c.] | Extent:3 items | |
| LE37/77 | Scope and Content:Handwritten order by the Church Temporalities Commission, vesting burial ground in demesne of Ballymackeogh, County Tipperary (Parish of Newport). | |
| Date:9 August 1872 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/78 | Scope and Content:Handwritten bill from James Slattery Victuallers, Castleconnell [County Tipperary], for William Ryan Esquire, listing meat purchased since 25 February. | |
| Date:15 April 1880 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/79 | Scope and Content:Handwritten will and testament, with codicils, of Rev Charles James Grogan, Dunleckney Glebe, County Carlow, Clerk; four witnesses. Executors to be William Ryan, Ballymackeogh, County Tipperary, and Reverend John Grogan, Balrothery, County Dublin. Among the principal heirs to be his nieces Maria Nina, Sarah, and Aileen (of his brother Sir Edward Grogan); his nephew Charles and nieces Anna Antoinette, Jeannette Ryan (of his sister Jane); children of niece Antoinette Darcy, Hyde Park; Harriett Moore, Leighlinbridge; Margaret James, Bagenalstown; Richard White, Dumleckney Glebe; Hibernian Bible Society; Church Missionary Society; nephew Edward Grogan; William Murray, Dunleckney; his executors (and Ryan's children); other dispositions. | |
| Date:16 January 1878- 28 June 1887 | Extent:14 pp | |
| LE37/80 | Scope and Content:Handwritten copy of last will and testament of Clare Ryan, Ballymackeogh, County Tipperary. Her executor to be Charles Arthur Ryan. Principal heirs are sisters Mary Anne and Laura Ryan, Ballymackeogh; after both their deaths thirds to to grandniece and goddaughter Anna Alicia Drew (daughter of her niece Anna Alicia); grandniece Jeannette Louisa Clare Maunsell (daughter of her niece Jeannette Maunsell); nephew Charles Arthur Ryan, Ballymackeogh. | |
| Date:18 July 1890 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/81 | Scope and Content:Fragment handwritten [dedication] by Clare Ryan to "my much loved Godchild Alice Jeannette Drew". Reverse mentioning "my watch, Rings, Brooches". | |
| Date:[late 19th c.] | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/82 | Scope and Content:Handwritten list compiled by [solicitor], giving the assets left by the late Mary Anne Ryan, distributable amongst her next of kin, namely her sister Laura, and the children of brothers William and John, deceased. | |
| Date:[late 19th c.] | Extent:2 pp | |
| 2.5 Charles Arthur Ryan (1852- [ ]) | ||
| Date:1869- [mid-20th c.] | Extent:7 items | |
| LE37/83 | Scope and Content:Handwritten statement by Rector John M.Hiffernan, St.John's Rectory, Newport, County Tipperary, attesting to baptism of Charles Arthur Ryan, son of William and Jane (born 7 November 1852). | |
| Date:19 November [18]69 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/84 | Scope and Content:Travelling pass for Charles A.Ryan, and Anna and Antoinette Ryan, for travelling on the continent. Requested by Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Earl Granville, and granted by the German Consulate, Dublin. [partly in German] | |
| Date:5-28 June 1872 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/85 | Scope and Content:Handwritten bill from Hill & Smith, manufacturers of iron fencing, Dublin, for C.A. Ryan Esq, Ballymackeogh, Newport, County Limerick, regarding delivery and erection of a range of iron buildings. | |
| Date:13 December 1894 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/86 | Scope and Content:Undertaking by Catherine Conners (mark replacing signature) to act as caretaker for C.A.Ryan Esq., Ballymackeogh, at the same estate where her late husband formerly occupied this position. Witness John Finch. Referring to [Acts of Parliament] Victoria 23, 24, chapter 154. [On notarial paper, but date left blank.] | |
| Date:[late 19th c.] | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/87 | Scope and Content:Ballymackeogh Estate map, prepared by the mapping department of the Irish Land Commission, and traced to a map signed by Mr.R.W.Green. Demarkating Estate (not including Ballymackeogh House) and denoting c.40 tenancies on the estate. | |
| Date:15 November [19]12 | Extent:345 mm x 289 mm | |
| LE37/88 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from J.G.Hayder, 26 Barrington Street, Limerick, to Mrs.Ryan, enclosing photographs from [his] visit to her "beautiful place" - no photographs could do it justice. | |
| Date:13 September 1933 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/89 | Scope and Content:Fragment handwritten note originally attached to photographs (not extant). Identifying May Urmsby Ryan, Lady Wash, the writer, Pat Bradley, Mrs.Keane, Bridgie Keane. | |
| Date:[mid-20th c.] | Extent:1 p | |
| 2.6 Ryan family: collected notes on genealogy | ||
| Date:[19th/20th c.] | Extent:4 items | |
| LE37/90 | Scope and Content:Handwritten notes (unsigned) with genealogical interest for the Ryans of Ballymackeogh, listing family members since 1649 through the primogeniture line, from Daniel Ryan (d.1731) to Ewer Ryan (d.1802), and his issue. Also notes about "ancient" Ryans "of Milesian extraction", and stating that the estate had been confiscated by Cromwell, but was returned to Daniel's son William when he married a daughter of an officer in Cromwell's army; confirmed by a grant from Charles II in 1667. [May date to William Ryan - see LE37/ 76.] | |
| Date:[mid-19th c.] | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/91 | Scope and Content:Handwritten notes (unsigned) with genealogical interest for the Ryans of Ballymackeogh, listing family members since Cromwellian times through the primogeniture line, from Daniel to William Ryan (married 1814), and his second son John (married 1843). With introductory notes about the "Milesian family of Ryan". [May date to William Ryan - see LE37/ 76.] | |
| Date:[mid-19th c.] | Extent:3 pp | |
| LE37/92 | Scope and Content:Excerpt from printed [genealogical index] for the Pennefather family -page beginning with Henry Vansittart Pennefather, Captain 41st Foot (1791-1999). Marking out his daughter Anne's offspring with William Ryan of Ballymackeogh, their eldest son William (1815-1890), and his offspring with Jane Grogan. | |
| Date:[post-1903] | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/93 | Scope and Content:Fragment notes on genealogy of Ryan family; mentioning grant from Charles II. | |
| Date:undated | Extent:2 pp | |
| 3 The Lucas family | ||
| Date:1840-1989 | Extent:6 items | |
| LE37/94 | Scope and Content:Handwritten note about Colonel Benjamin Lucas, Cromwellian officer, quoting "an old Dublin Gazette" about his act of bravery refusing to be Cromwell's "butcher", having been asked to break a truce by putting prisoners to the sword. | |
| Date:undated | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/95 | Scope and Content:Handwritten note with "compliments" by Sir John [Kirkland], 80 Pall Mall, London, to Lieutenant Lucas, Ceylon Rifle Corps, Colombo (sent via War Office). | |
| Date:10 August 1840 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/96 | Scope and Content:Printed army appointment with handwritten additions from Queen Victoria for Henry Lucas, Gentleman, to the post of First Lieutenant in the Ceylon Rifle Regiment, valid from 27 September 1842. (Attached are the royal seal; proof for notarial fee paid.) | |
| Date:28 December 1842 | Extent:2 items | |
| LE37/97 | Scope and Content:Handwritten note from J.A. Place, Stock & Share Broker, Lower Cecil Street, Limerick, for R. K.Lucas Esquire, entitled "War Loan to R.C.Lucas"; stating that £1,416 are payable for R.C.Lucas's war loan. | |
| Date:13 July 1915 | Extent:2 pp | |
| LE37/98 | Scope and Content:Handwritten agreement between Robert Collins [ ], and Mr Robert [Cordner] Lucas, [ ] signed by both, for a sale by Collins to Lucas of North Warne House and two meadows, the house being occupied by Lucas at present, for £975. Property was subject of an auction at Tavistock on 9 May 1917; solicitor's office is in Plymouth. Identifying the land by the "State Park Survey" (nos. 427, 338). | |
| Date:13 July 1917 | Extent:1 p | |
| LE37/99 | Scope and Content:Holograph letter from Willie Ryan, Ballymackeogh, County Tipperary, to Mr.Lucas, informing him that he gave the literature concerning Antoinette Jane Ryan to the successors of solicitor Mr Fitt, in Limerick city. Enclosing history of the Ryan family which will be of interest to him: reverse lists direct descendants of Edward III (1312-1377) the last of whom, Anne Pennefather, married William Ryan, Ballymackeogh. [It is likely that other documents were enclosed, the list being given in complementation.] | |
| Date:19 January 1989 | Extent:2 pp | |