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John Murray
18?? - after 1838
John was Calum's and Jamie's three times
great grandfather.
Little is known about John as yet. He married Catherine
Lahy and had a family of at least eight children, raised in Tybroughney (Tibberaghny), parish of Templeorum, barony
of Iverk, County Kilkenny.
John is listed as a cess payer at Tybroughney in A List of Cess Payers, To
be associated with the Justices at Special Sessions, 6 & 7 Wm IV, chap.116 for the Spring Assizes of 1839,
as published in The Presentments of the Grand Jury, County of Kilkenny, 1838 (available here on Google Books).
SON of JOHN MURRAY and
CATHERINE LAHY:
Laurence Murray
b: abt 15 Dec 1814 d: after 1851
Laurence was baptised on December 15th 1814 in the parish of Templeorum, County
Kilkenny. His parents were John Murray and Catherine Lahy, resident at Tybroughny, and the sponsors were Richard Lahy and
Mary Lahy.
Laurence is recorded
in Griffith's Primary Valuation of Tenements (1851 - 1853) as living in Tibberaghny, near Carrick-on-Suir in County Tipperary,
Ireland. There are two entries for Laurence in the valuation, the first for an area of 49 acres, valued at £60, and a second
area of 55 acres, valued at £72. The owner of the land was Nicholas Powers, Esq. In addition, Laurence's farm buildings were valued
at an annual rent of £10. It would appear that after his death, his brother Patrick may have inherited the farm.
William Murray
b: abt 12 Nov 1816 d: after 1851
The record is unclear, but it is believed that John's second son was christened
William.
William was baptised on November 12th 1816 in the parish of Templeorum, County
Kilkenny. His parents were John Murray and Catherine Lahy, resident at Tybroughney, and the sponsors were William Lahy
and Mary Joy.
John Murray
b: abt 4 Apr 1823
John was baptised on April 4th 1823 in the parish of Templeorum, County Kilkenny.
His parents were John Murray and Catherine Lahy, resident at Fodeen (Fiddown), and the sponsors were John Lahy and Eleanor
Lahy.
Richard Murray
b: abt 14 Feb 1825
Richard was baptised on February 14th 1825 in the parish of Templeorum, County
Kilkenny. His parents were John Murray and Catherine Lahy, resident at Fodeen (Fiddown), and the sponsors were Patrick Lahy
and Catherine Murray. A stipend of 2s 6d was paid.
Margaret Murray
b: abt 29 Oct 1826
Margaret was baptised on October 29th 1826 in the parish of Templeorum, County
Kilkenny. Her parents were John Murray and Catherine Lahy (noted as 'Kitty'), resident at Fodeen (Fiddown), and the sponsors
were William Lahy and Ally Dullard. A stipend of 2s 6d was paid.
Eleanor Murray
b: abt 8 Nov 1828
Eleanor was baptised on November 8th 1828 in the parish of Templeorum, County
Kilkenny. Her parents were John Murray and Catherine Lahy, resident at Fodeen (Fiddown), and the sponsors were Richard
Joye and Mary Walsh. A stipend of 2s 6d was paid.
Patrick Murray
b: 18?? d: between 1901 and 1911
Calum's and Jamie's great great grandfather - see
below.
William Murray
b: abt 16 Dec 1832
This William was baptised on December 16th 1832 in the parish of Templeorum,
County Kilkenny. His parents were John Murray and Catherine Lahy, resident at Fodeen (Fiddown), and the sponsors were Matthew
Nowlan and Judy MacGrath.
Patrick Murray
abt 16/1/1835 - 29/11/1907
Patrick Murray was Calum's and Jamie's three
times great grandfather.
Patrick was baptised on January 16th 1835 in the parish of Templeorum, County
Kilkenny. His parents were John Murry and Catherine Lahy, resident in Tybroughney, on the
outskirts of Carrick-on-Suir, but within County Kilkenny, with the sponsors noted as William Briscoe and Bridget Prendergast
(quite possibly from the Prendergasts of Killonerry).
Patrick grew up to work as a farmer in Tybroughney
(Tibberaghney). He married twice, initially to Ellen Healy, at some stage prior to 1858, with whom he had
eight children. Following Ellen's death between 1867 and 1874, he remarried to Margaret Lanigan. This
second marriage took place on September 28th 1874 in Carrick-on-Suir, with Patrick noted as a 36 year old farmer and widower
from Tybrougney, son of John Murray, and Margaret as a 25 year old spinster, daughter of James Lanigan,
and resident at Rathclarish. The witnesses were Edmond Dwyer and Anne Lanigan.
Patrick is listed in the 1901 census under the name of Murry at Tibberaghney, and as
a 66 year old Roman Catholic farmer. He was able to read and write, but there is no indication as to whether he could
understand the Irish language or not. Also present were his 50 year old wife Margaret (born in County Tipperary),
his 40 year old farmer's son Maurice, his 22 year old housekeeper daughter Annie, his
20 year old farmer's son John, his 17 year old farmer's son Laurence, his 15 year old scholar
daughter Bridie, 13 year old scholar Minnie and 9 year old scholar son James.
All were born in County Kilkenny, and all could read and write, save James, who could only read by this stage. Also present
was 50 year old servant Mary Fitzgerald, who was married and from County Tipperary. An RIC Constable,
Patrick Haran, was the enumerator.
In the additional pages of the 1901 census a great deal about the farm at Tibberaghny
can be discovered. It is described as a private dwelling, with 11 outhouses or farm steadings. The main farmhouse had nine
occupied rooms, 3 windows at the front and described as a '2nd class' property. There were ten people in the family, living
in 9 occupied rooms. Patrick was the owner.
Patrick passed away at Tybroughney on 28 NOV 1907, the cause being heart disease.
His son James, present at his death, was the informant to the Carrick-on-Suir based registrar on 9 DEC 1907 (GRO Ireland,
1907, D, Group ID Reg 4946514, Carrick on Suir).
The family gravestone in Carrickbeg carries the following inscription:
ERECTED BY
MRS MARGARET MURRAY
TYBROUGHNEY
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HER HUSBAND
PATRICK MURRAY
DIED 28TH NOV. 1907, AGED 74 YRS;
HER SON MAURICE
DIED 13TH JUNE 1903, AGED 42 YRS;
AND OF HER DAUGHTERS
SISTER MARY PAUL
DIED 8TH DEC. 1906, AGED 30 YRS
ANNIE FORAN
DIED 14TH JUNE 1910, AGED 32 YRS;
BRIDIE DIED 27TH AUG.1921, AGED 30 YRS
R.I.P
The following obituary was recorded in the Munster
Express on 7 DEC 1907 (p.3):
DEATH OF MR PATRICK MURRAY
On Thursday last the numerous friends of Mr. Patrick
Murray, Tybroughney, throughout the counties of Kilkenny, Waterford and Tipperary learned with quite a shock of his death,
which took place suddenly that morning at his residence, Tybroughney, Co. Kilkenny. The deceased was a fine type of Irishman and
was well known and highly respected. He arose on Thursday morning as usual, and was preparing to go to the fair at Carrick-on-Suir
when he was seized with a sudden illness. Dr. Moran and Rev. Canon Purcell, Piltown, were immediately on the scene. Dr. Moran
did all that was possible for the patient, but without avail. Canon Purcell happily arrived in time to administer the last
Sacraments. High Mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased was celebrated at Saturday morning last at Piltown, after
which the interment took place at Carrickbeg. The late Mr. Murray was father of Sister M. Gertrude, Presentation Convent,
Carrick-on-Suir. When the funeral cortege was passing the Convent it stopped to allow the sorrowing daughter to pay the last
respect to the remains of her dear father from one of the windows. The following clergy assisted at the High Mass:- Rev. Canon
Purcell P.P., Rev. W. Cahill (celebrant), Rev. P. Keoghan, Rev. Father Doyle, Rev. Father Brennan, Rev. Father Murphy. The
chief mourners were - John, Laurence and James (sons), Valentine Lanigan, J. Lanigan, Patk. Sexton, L. Sexton, C. Sexton,
Thomas W. Kiely, Robert McGuire, J. Butler, J. Walsh (cousins). The general public included - Messrs F. Doherty, Walter
Walsh, E. Quinn, E. O'Brien, Ed. Dowley J.P., Tinvane House; Thomas Morrisey V.C. P.L.G., Carrick-on-Suir, John O'Brien, do.;
Richard Doherty, do; Robert Power, V.C., do.; Thomas O'Keefe, do.; J.P. Kennedy, C.P.S., do.; Thomas Larkin, do.; M. Walshe,
do. etc. We tender to his afflicted family our sincere sympathy.
In the 1911 census, Patrick's 60 year old widow Margaret
is still listed at Tybroughney (Tibberaghney), and noted as a farmer. With her were her sons John, a 28 year
old farmer's son, and James, a 19 year old farmer's son, and her 22 year old daughter Bridget.
Also listed are two servants, Michael Lawlor (aged 28, unmarried and from Co. Kilkenny) and Patrick
Moloney (aged 19, unmarried and from Tipperary).
Again, there is a description of the farm in the following pages. It had 13 out
buildings, and the main farm buidling itself had nine occupied rooms and four windows at the front, being described
as '2nd class'. Margaret was noted as the land owner.
CHILDREN of PATRICK MURRAY and Ellen HEALY:
John Murray
b: abt 14 Dec 1858 d: ????
John was baptised on December 14th 1858
in Templeorum parish, County Kilkenny. His parents, from Tybroughney, were Patrick Murray and Ellen Healy, the sponsors
were James Healy and Bridget Murray.
This John would appear to have died in infancy.
Maurice Murray
b: abt 27 Feb 1860 d: 13/6/1903
Maurice was baptised on February 27th 1860 in Templeorum parish, County
Kilkenny. His parents, from Tybroughny, were Patrick Murray and Ellen Healy, the sponsors were James Cotten and Mary Scury.
In the 1901 census Maurice was noted as aged 40 and a farmer's son. He was Roman
Catholic, unmarried, and could read and write.
Maurice died on June 13th 1903, as noted on the family grave in carrickbeg (see above).
Catherine Murray
b: abt 29 May 1861 d: ????
Catherine was baptised on May 29th 1861 in Templeorum parish, County
Kilkenny. Her parents, from Fogeen (believed to be Fiddown), were Patrick Murray and Ellen Healy. The sponsors were Patrick
Murray and Margaret Leahy.
It is believed that Catherine died in infancy.
Anne Murray
b: abt 21 Oct 1862 d: ????
Anne was baptised on October 21st 1862 in Templeorum parish, County
Kilkenny. Her parents, from Fodeen (believed to be Fiddown), were Patrick Murray and Ellen Healy. The sponsors were Edward
Dwyer and Margaret Fahy.
Catherine Murray
b: abt 1 Apr 1864 d: ????
Catherine was baptised on April 1st 1864 in Templeorum parish, County
Kilkenny. Her parents, from Fodeen (believed to be Fiddown), were Patrick Murray and Ellen Healy. The sponsors were William
Leahy and Mary Tobin.
Martin Murray (Twin)
b: abt 28 Oct 1865 d: ????
Martin was baptised on October 28th 1865 in Templeorum parish, County
Kilkenny. His parents, from Fiddown, were Patrick Murray and Ellen Healy. The sponsors were Maurice Murray and Mary Murray.
Martin was a twin to John.
John Murray (Twin)
b: abt 28 Oct 1865 d: ????
John was baptised on October 28th 1865 in Templeorum parish, County
Kilkenny. His parents, from Fiddown, were Patrick Murray and Ellen Healy. The sponsors were Maurice Murray and Mary Murray.
John was a twin to Martin.
Ellen Murray
b: abt 12 July 1867 d: ????
Ellen was baptised on July 12th 1867 in Templeorum parish, County Kilkenny.
Her parents, from Fiddown, were Patrick Murray and Ellen Healy. The sponsors were Edward Dwyer and Bridget Dwyer.
CHILDREN of PATRICK MURRAY and MARGARET LANIGAN:
Margaret Murray
b: abt 3 Sep 1875 d: 8/12/1906
Margaret was baptised on September 3rd 1875 in the parish of Templeorum, Kilkenny,
with her residence noted as 'Tyhaughny' (sic). Her parents were Patrick Murrey and Margaret Lannigan,
and the informants Patrick Sexton and Eliza Lannigan (Source: RootsIreland.ie).
Margaret, noted as Sister Mary Paul, passed away on December 8th 1906, as noted on the family gravestone
in Carrickbeg (see above).
Anne Murray
b: abt 20 Dec 1876 d: after 1911
Anne was baptised on December 20th 1876 in the parish of Templeorum, Kilkenny,
with her residence noted as 'Fodeen' (Fiddown). Her parents were Patrick Murry and Margaret Lanigan,
and the informants John Ryan and Anne Lannigan (Source: RootsIreland.ie).
In the 1901 census she was noted as aged 22 and as a housekeeper in the family
farm at Tibberaghny. She was Roman Catholic, unmarried, and could read and write.
A note on her baptismal record, as held by the RootsIreland.ie site, shows that
Anne married John Bryan at Owning on June 22nd 1909. However, her gravestone in Carrickbeg noted her as Annie
Foran, and as having died on June 14th 1910 (see above).
Patrick Murray
b: abt 28/8/1878
Patrick was baptised on August 28th 1878 in the parish of Templeorum, Kilkenny,
with his residence noted as 'Tybroghny' (sic). His parents were Patrick Murry and Margaret Lannigan,
and the informants Valentine Lannigan and Ellen Lannigan (Source: IFHF).
John Murray
b: abt 1880 d: 22/8/1956
John was born about 1880 in County Kilkenny.
In the 1901 census he was noted as aged 20 and a farmer's son at Tibberaghny.
He was Roman Catholic, unmarried, and could read and write.
John is listed in Tybroughney in the 1940/1941 register
of electors.
John eventually died in his home at Tybroughney on August 22nd 1956. The
following funeral notice was placed in the Irish Independent on Thursday, August 23rd 1956:
MURRAY (Piltown, Co. Kilkenny)
- Aug. 22, 1956. John Murray, Tyboughney, Piltown, uncle of Very Rev. P. Foley, O.S.A., Prior, St. John's Lane, Dublin, and
Rev. Mother Ignatius, Convent of Mercy, Ferrybank, Waterford. Funeral leaving Thomastown at 7 o' c (S.T.) for Piltown this
(Thursday) evening. Office and High Mass in Piltown Church at 11 o' c (S.T.) to-morrow (Friday). Funeral immediately afterwards
to Carrickbeg cemetery.
On the family gravestone in Carrickbeg, the following inscription is recorded:
AND OUR UNCLE
JOHN MURRAY; DIED
22ND AUGUST 1956
INSCRIBED BY THEIR
LOVING DAUGHTERS AND
NIECES BRIDGET, ANNA
AND MARGARET
CONVENT OF O. L. OF MERCY
HERBERTON, QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA
R.I.P
AND OF OUR AUNT
MINNIE MURRAY
DIED 29TH JAN 1978
Letitia Murray
b: 24/6/1882
Letitia was baptised in the parish of Templeorum, Kilkenny, on June 24th 1882, her residence
listed as Tybroughney. Her parents were Patrick Murray and Margaret Lanigan, with the sponsors noted as Edward Downey
and Mary Sexton.
Laurence Murray
b: 11/6/1884 d: after 1911
Calum's and Jamie's great great grandfather - see
below.
Bridie Murray
b: betw 1885 and 1891 d: 27/8/1911
Bridie was born between 1885 and 1891 in County Kilkenny.
In the 1901 census she was noted as aged 15 and a scholar at Tibberaghny. She
was Roman Catholic, unmarried, and could read and write.
Bridie never married and eventually passed away on August 27th 1921, aged 30 years, as noted on the family headstone
at Carrickbeg (see above).
Minnie Murray
b: abt 1887 d: after 1911
Minnie was born about 1887 in County Kilkenny.
In the 1901 census she was noted as aged 13 and a scholar living in Tibberaghny.
She was Roman Catholic, unmarried, and could read and write.
It is believed by Calum's grandmother Mary
Pauline Giles (nee Prendergast) that Minnie became a nun, and that she was apparently quite snobbish! She may be the Minnie Murray listed
in Tibberaghny in the 1940/1941 register of electors, although this may have been a daughter of John.
James Murray
b: abt 1891 d: after 1911
James was born about 1891 in County Kilkenny.
In the 1901 census he was noted as aged 9 and a scholar living at Tibberaghney.
He was Roman Catholic, unmarried, and could read and write.
James is later possibly listed in Tibberaghny in the 1940/1941 register
of electors, although this may have been a son of John.
There is also a Mary Minnie listed in Tibberaghny in the 1940/1941
register of electors - she may have been James' wife, or possibly his daughter.
It is known that James married to Mary LEAHY and had at least three daughters. James eventually passed away in 1951, two yeasr after Mary, as noted on the family grave
and an engraving paid for by his daughters:
SACRED TO THE
MEMORY OF
OUR FATHER
JAMES MURRAY
DIED FEB. 11TH 1951
OF OUR MOTHER
MARY MURRAY
(NEE LEAHY)
DIED 25TH JULY 1949
R.I.P
CHILDREN of JAMES MURRAY and (UNKNOWN):
Bridie Murray
b: approx 1932
Bridie is approximately the same age as Calum's grandmother, and her own
cousin, Mary Pauline Giles (nee Prendergast). She emigrated to Australia, where she continues to work as a nun for the Cairns
Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in Earlsville, Queensland.
Anastasia Murray
Anastasia initially did a farming course at Ramsgrange in Wexford, before emigrating
to Australia to join her two sisters in working as a nun for Cairns Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in Earlsville, Queensland.
Mairead Murray
b: 19??
Mairead emigrated to Australia to work as a nun for the Cairns Congregation of
the Sisters of Mercy, in Earlsville, Queensland.
For more on the Cairns Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, click on the following
link:
Laurence Murray
18/6/1884 - 19??
Laurence Murray was Calum's and Jamie's
great great grandfather.
Laurence was born on 18 JUN 1884 at Tybroughney,
parish of Whitechurch, County Kilkenny, the son of Patrick Murray, farmer at Tybroughney, and Margaret Lannigan. The informant
to the registrar on 1 JUL 1884 was his father (GRO Ireland, 1884, B, Group Reg ID 10620878, Carrick-on-Suir).
Laurence was subsequently baptised in the
parish of Templeorum, his home residence being the family farm in Tybroughney (Tibberaghny). His father was Patrick Murray,
his mother Margaret Lanigan, and the sponsor was Catherine Murray. The RootsIreland website notes the date of baptism as 11
JUN 1884, which is clearly an error.
In the 1901 census he was noted as aged 17 and a farmer's son at the family
farm in Tibberaghny. He was Roman Catholic, unmarried, and could read and write.
Laurence is believed to have married Ellen
Gorman in approximately 1908, however the record has as yet to be found.
In 1909, Laurence went ahead of his family to the port of Liverpool, England,
from where he emigrated to the United States aboard the ship Arabic, at a cost of 15. He arrived in New York
harbour on November 8th 1909, and was processed through Ellis Island. A description of Laurence is included in the immigration
records. He was 6 foot and an inch tall, had fair complexion, brown eyes and grey hair. He was not deformed, crippled, a polygamist,
an anarchist, and had good health, with the ability to read and write. He is also listed as having never been in prison.
Arriving
in New York, he went to stay with his cousin, Michael Shea, and Patrick Phelan, in their home at 179 East
118th Street. He was joined shortly after by his wife Ellen and his daughter Mary, and soon
after the family moved to Amityville on Long Island, where their second daughter Ailsa was born. But after
about seven years, Ellen and Laurence separated, and Ellen took the girls back to Ireland. Laurence is believed to have never
returned to Ireland.
CHILDREN of LAURENCE MURRAY and ELLEN GORMAN:
Ailsa Murray
b:
1915 (approx) d: 1936 (approx)
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| Ailsa Murray |
Ailsa was born in America in Amityville, Long Island,
New York State. Nothing is known of her time in the States as yet, but it is believed that she returned at the age of
seven or eight to Ireland, placing this at about 1922 or 1923 approximately.
Back in Ireland, but without her father, Ailsa was raised
with her sister Mary at Three Bridges, on the outskirts of Carrick-on-Suir, but on the Kilkenny side of the border with Tipperary.
As a teenager, Ailsa worked in Jury's Hotel in Dublin
and then moved over to London to work in Jury's there, but contracted tuberculosis at the age of 21 and died (GROEW D Jan-Mar
1936 Chelsea Vol 1a p.589).
Ailsa never married, and was buried in a cemetery
in Maida Vale, in the north west of London.
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| Ailsa in the TB hospital - third patient from the left |
Mary Murray
b: 13/1/1909 d: 5/3/1978
Calum's and Jamie's great grandmother - see below.
Mary Murray
13/1/1909 - 5/3/1978
Mary was Calum's and Jamie's great grandmother.
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| Mary Murray |
Mary Murray is believd to have been born in Three Bridges, Piltown, County Kilkenny, Ireland, on January 13th 1909,
however a birth record has as yet to be located for her. (It is possible that she may have been born in the US instead).
It is believed that Mary went as an infant to live for a time in the United States, staying in Amityville, Long
Island, New York State. It is not known what happened during her time here, but when her mother and sister returned to Ireland
a few years later, she accompanied them. It is believed that she never saw her father again.
In her youth, Mary worked as a servant in Carrick-on-Suir. She married Paul Prendergast, a farmer from Kilonerry, on the outskirts of Carrick-on-Suir, in 1931, at the
Roman Catholic parish church of Owning. The witnesses to the wedding were John Moore and Bridget Duggan.
In 1932,
Mary gave birth to her daughter Mary Pauline, whom she raised at the family home in Three Bridges. In subsequent
years, Pauline married Paddy Giles, and the couple moved to Hillcrest Avenue in Piltown. Mary moved with them, and remained living with her daughter's
family until her eventual death in 1978.
Mary died on 5 MAR 1978. Following her passing two separate announcements were
recorded in the Munster Express newspaper, within the same edition on 17 MAR.
(p.11)
Late Mrs. M. Prendergast: Mrs Mary (Mai) Prendergast,
formerly of the Standard Hotel, New Street, Carrick-on-Suir, whose death has taken place, was mother of Mrs Pauline Giles
(nee Prendergast), Piltown. The interment took place in Piltown following Requiem Mass. Sincerest sympathy is extended to
the relatives. R.I.P.
(p.15)
DEATH OF MRS M. PRENDERGAST
Mrs Mary Prendergast, Hillcrest, Piltown, and late
of the Standard Hotel, Carrick-on-Suir, who died at her daughter's residence, was a popular figure in the Model Village. Deceased,
who was aged 69, was of a quiet and kindly disposition, and a most exemplary Catholic. She was mother of Mrs Pauline Giles,
Hillcrest Avenue, mother-in-law of Patrick Giles, do., and is also survived by eleven grand-children, as well as another of
other relatives. The remains were removed to Piltown Parish Church, where they were received by Rev. John Lalor, C.C., Owning,
and Rev. Francis Maher C.C., Templeorum. Interment took place in the local cemetery on Tuesday of last week after Requiem
Mass, celebrated by Very Rev. C. J. Sherin, P.P., Piltown, who also recited the final prayers at the gravseside, assisted
by Fr. Lalor, C.C. The large attendance included representatives of Piltown Development Association, Piltown Parents Committee
and the local I.C.A. Guild, with all of which Mrs. Giles is associated, as well as a number of relatives, friends and sympathisers
from the area and Carrick-on-Suir.
Mary Pauline Prendergast
b: 16/4/1932 -
Calum's and Jamie's grandmother - see
Prendergast page.
Connecting to Calum and Jamie
Lawrence Murray married Ellen Gorman between
1894 and 1908
Daughter, Mary Murray, married Paul Prendergast in 1932
Daughter, Mary Pauline Prendergast,
married Patrick Joseph Giles in 1960
Daughter, Claire Patricia Giles, married Christopher Mark Paton in 2000.
Sons,
Calum Graham Paton and Jamie Christopher Paton.
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