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Title: Possible murder/incident
Post by: specialspud78 on Saturday 30 December 23 19:03 GMT (UK)
Hi occording to family members my gg grandfather Patrick coyne born 1857 died 1903 who lived in Tooreen Ireland. Was found dead tied to his horse in 1903/1904.

Unfortunately  I have not been able to find any documents to support this. Story has it he was murdered and his horse made its way back home. I have only been able to find some petty court records for his wife Margaret and sons Patrick and MIcheal concerning their neighbour's the lyden family due to feuds in Toreen in 1913 but nothing regarding the incident or death of Patrick Coyne.  Any help would be gratefully recieved.
Title: Re: Possible murder/incident
Post by: mckha489 on Saturday 30 December 23 20:10 GMT (UK)
What does his death certificate say?
I can’t see one that fits for 1903

Which Tooreen?
Title: Re: Possible murder/incident
Post by: specialspud78 on Saturday 30 December 23 20:18 GMT (UK)
I think i found it.  28 AUG 1903 • Knockbrack, Cleggan, Cty. Galway, Ireland i can't seem to attach a picture i cant make out cause of death.
Title: Re: Possible murder/incident
Post by: gaffy on Saturday 30 December 23 20:21 GMT (UK)

I think i found it.  28 AUG 1903 • Knockbrack, Cleggan, Cty. Galway, Ireland i can't seem to attach a picture i cant make out cause of death.


Is this the one you mean?

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1903/05651/4590757.pdf

Died of a gastric ulcer and the age doesn't fit your information either.

Title: Re: Possible murder/incident
Post by: specialspud78 on Saturday 30 December 23 20:24 GMT (UK)
yes, your right on further research the birth dates do not match given his age.
Title: Re: Possible murder/incident
Post by: heywood on Saturday 30 December 23 20:36 GMT (UK)
For information - 1901
https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Galway/Cleggen/Tooreen/1370818/
Title: Re: Possible murder/incident
Post by: specialspud78 on Saturday 30 December 23 20:39 GMT (UK)
For information - 1901
https://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Galway/Cleggen/Tooreen/1370818/

Thank you yes this is the family, i have not been able to find Patrick in any census after this date.
Title: Re: Possible murder/incident
Post by: Dundee on Sunday 31 December 23 13:15 GMT (UK)
Pat COYNE of Tooreen had a few drunk and disorderly charges, the last I can see was 21 August 1905 at Letterfrack.

Debra  :D