LEAHY

[Janet Jarvey]

Dear all, I wonder if anyone has access to Pettigrew & Oulton's Dublin Almanac & General Register of Ireland for 1845 or another directory of a later date?  I'm wondering if David Leahy, Solicitor, South Frederick Street, Dublin is listed. For the record I am researching the Leahy family of South Hill in Killarney, Co Kerry.  David was the fifth child, born circa 1818.  Thanks.

[shanew147]

I've had a look through the South Fredrick Street listing in Thom's of 1848  - no sign of a solicitor with the surname Leahy, quite a few solicitors on the street though.

I will search a bit more and let you know if I find anything.


Shane

[shanew147]

Slaters of 1846 seems to have him listed

  David Leahy, attorney 41 North George great st, & Limerick

http://www.failteromhat.com/slater/0277.pdf

also in Thom's of 1848 at the same address  (all solicitors)

 Richard J. Theodore Orpen,
 James Sweeny,
 Colburn & Bennet (& Cork)
 David Leahy (& Killarney)
 William Dean (& Cork)
 Edward Doherty (& Bandon)
 John Hamilton Reid

In 1863 the building is still a solicitors office - all have the surname Orpen.


Shane

[Janet Jarvey]

Dear Shane

Thanks for taking the time and trouble to check your documents for a complete stranger.  Very much appreciated, and very helpful.  Go raibh maith agaibh.

Janet

[shanew147]

no problem 

some more Leahy entries from the 1846 Slater's for you... the location is South-hill, Kilarney, which you mentioned in your post.

  In the Nobility, Gentry & Clergy section

  John Leahy, Esq. South hill

  see : http://www.failteromhat.com/slater/0079.pdf
 
  see 1st col on page 247, near to the end

that may be him listed under Agents with his business address..and also in the Corn Merchants and Millers sections on the next page as (John & Richard Leahy)

   see : http://www.failteromhat.com/slater/0080.pdf


Shane

[Janet Jarvey]

Once again my thanks Shane.  John Leahy Esq was David Leahy's father, the corn merchants were his grandsons.  I'm particularly interested in learning more about David as he may have been the author of 'A Review of the Principal Facts Connected with the Rise, Progress, Conclusion, and Character of Recent State Prosecutions in Ireland: including an examination of the most important of the decisions and opinions of the judges in both countries, and of the judgment of the house of lords.'

It was published anonymously, 'a barrister', and has been attributed to a David Leahy.

It's a long shot, but the world gets smaller and smaller with the wonders of the internet!

Cheers.

Janet

[jgl1959]

Janet,

      Could you possibly tell me what the names and birth years were for the children of John Leahy, Esq, and his wife's name as well?  The only information I could find was from genealogy text and I was unsure how reliable it was.

      Also, can you pinpoint for me exactly where South Hill in Killarney is located?  I can't seem to find it on any maps.

      Many thanks!

      Joe

[Janet Jarvey]

Hi Joe

I've put together a sketch of the Leahy family of South Hill as part of a local history project; John Leahy's family was large so it might be easier for you to read this.  It is just completed, and will be available soon at www.rootin4u.com. South Hill is one of three names applied to an area in Co Kerry more commonly known as the Mill Road.  The townland is Coolclogher, you'll find a website designated to John Leahy's former home under that name.  Good luck with your research!

[jgl1959]

Dear Janet,

    Thanks so much for your response, and I look forward to seeing what you have on your website.

    In the meantime, I would like to ask you one question.  Do you have the name of the wife of John Leahy, Esq., 1770-1846?  I found a John Leahy married to an Elizabeth Thompson who was of the same approximate age, and also in the Killarney area; moreover, he had a David Leahy as his 5th child.  Do you know if this could be the same John Leahy, or am I following the wrong person.

     Thanks for your response!

     Joe