Eyre in Wexford - Early to Mid 1800's

[Barbara Eyre]

Since all my focus has been on Kilkenny, I'm a Wexford novice and am hoping for some enlightenment.

My paternal Great-grandfather is James William Eyre.  He was born in Kilkenny in 1868 (and was the first Eyre to come the US). 

His father is William Eyre.  B. 1845 and D. Jan. 30, 1908 (in Kilkenny).
According to a distant relative's information, the 1901 census states that William was born on Co. Wexford. He married Frances Christie on August 21, 1865 at the St. Nicholas church in the City of Dublin. They had 11 children in total (10 living).  I've been told I can acquire a copy of their marriage certificate from goireland.

It seems he had a brother, Thomas, who was born in 1836 ... I'll presume Co. Wexford also. He married Lucy Arnold on Oct. 2, 1862.  Her father is listed as a gamekeeper. They had a daughter by the name of Lucy.

And their father's name was John Eyre ... again, will presume of Co. Wexford.
According to Thomas' marriage cert, John was a Steward.
According to William's marriage cert, John was a Farmer.

I do not have an image of this 1901 census ... would love a copy if anyone has access.

I do not know the mother's name ... this is one of the missing bits of information I'm looking for (hate missing spaces LOL).

My distant relative also said of the following:
Because the county of Wexford resisted Cromwell in 1649, and the fact that all of the land in that county was confiscated, the Eyre family must have been rewarded for their part in the Cromwellian battles in Ireland. --- He is doing further research to try to validate that thought.

Basically, what I'm trying to do is find that "bridge" between my Eyre branch and the Galway Eyres.  Once I do, I should be able to then know if my distant ancestors were from the Wiltshire Eyres or the Derbyshire Eyres that the Allen Stewart Hartigan "Eyre Dedication" details.

So, am looking for suggestions, ideas, etc. concerning John Eyre (and his wife) and Thomas Eyre.  But anything additional you find on William would be a boon.

FYI - I know in the IGI that the last name is frequently spelled EAYRE. Not sure why.  And I'm not sure if that is how it is spelled on Censuses and the like.

Thanks in advance .... I'll keep trying to find something on my end.

[Jack2227]

Don't have a census, but this bit is from Enniscorthy Roots 1901; (family & street only)

Maudlin's Folly (14)
Phayers Thomas & Catherine; John, Mary, Elizabeth.


May not be the same, but it's the only 'near' spelling in either Enniscorthy or New Ross.

[Barbara Eyre]

Sean,

Hmmmmm very interesting.  I'm not sure if the Phayers are related as my surname is pretty established as Eyre by the 1900's.

I think my Eyres may have lived in Ballinvally (Co. Wexford) and Kilpatrick (Co. Carlow).  I can only guess that John and his two sons, Thomas and William are from around Ballinvally. 

Are there any census (or similar) for prior to 1850's?  That is what I would need for Co. Wexford to see if John and his sons are there.

[nickr90]

In Bassett's Directory of 1885 John Eyre was proprietor of White's Hotel in Wexford town.
He was also noted as a manufaturer of mineral waters and bottler of Guinness's Stout and Bass and Allsop's Ales in the same publication.

[Barbara Eyre]

Very interesting find, Nick.

Is that source online?

EDITED: I see the An***ry shop has it for $25.95

EDITED again - My distant cousin says this is not the same John Eyre ... since this one died in 1912 .... my John Eyre would have born in the 1820's or thereabouts.

Darn!

[nickr90]

There are probably CD Rom versions for sale online.
Bassett published directories for many arears as did Slater & Piggott. Your local library probably has copies. If ancestors were in business they are probably listed.

[skill]

Hello Barbara,

Not sure if this is relevant, but Alice Eyre married John Rowsom in the parish of Ferns in 1797 - the family moved to Canada around 1819, shortly after John died in Wexford in 1816/17, but his children and wife survived and there is still an extensive clan of Rowsomes living in Ontario today.

There are a number of entires for Eyre and variants in the list of Claimants in the 1798 Rebellion: Henry, farmer lining at Kilpatrick, John, farmer living at Ballivady (?),  Margaret, widow, living at Kilpatrick, and William living at Ballinvally. There are also a Thomas Ayers, farmer living at Clonee, and William Ayers living at Killenbew, who may be related.

Griffiths Valuation of around 1853 lists John Eyres at Ballinvally in the parish of Kilnamanagh, and Thomas Eyer at Kilpatrick in the same parish, whilst Henry Eyre was at Kyle Upper in the parish of Kilpatrick. There is also an Eliza Ayers living in Gorey, Killmakiloge, and a David Ayers living at Templeshannon in the parish of the same name.

Hope this helps,

skill

[Barbara Eyre]

Skill,

Sorry for the long delay - -

Hmmm, this looks VERY interesting.
As far as I know, I have no Eyre (or name variations) in Canada, but one never knows about minor branches. 

I will definitely take a deeper look at this and see what comes up, as there IS a Thomas and William were were brothers, William being my g-g-grandfather.

Thank you SO very much! 

[LH]

The marvellous "Houses of Wexford" book makes two references to a Mr Eyre proprietor of Whites Hotel.  Under a description of (1) Ashfield House, Killinick and (2) Ballybrennan, Killinick (located in South Wexford) which is apparently part of a 13th century castle built by the Sinnotts but was owned by Mr Eyre in the late 19th or early 20th century. 

Cheers