Halpins of Wicklow - Part 3

[tompion]

Dear Bill,

Completely agree - not sure where the Anne (Du Bois) first name originally came from.  The complete church records (1694-1816) of the Huguenot Church in Portarlington - L'Eglise Francaise de St Paul - exists but not sure if they are on-line anywhere.  This should show the Halpin - Du Bois marriage.

Best wishes, Brian

[Diane Carruthers]

Hi,
I have checked the Huguenot Church records for Portarlington and the marriage between Halpin & Du Bois is not there.
Diane

Dear Bill,

Completely agree - not sure where the Anne (Du Bois) first name originally came from.  The complete church records (1694-1816) of the Huguenot Church in Portarlington - L'Eglise Francaise de St Paul - exists but not sure if they are on-line anywhere.  This should show the Halpin - Du Bois marriage.

Best wishes, Brian

[BillW]

And we don't know that these Halpins came from Queen's Co at all.  Nicholas may have gone to Portarlington to take up a teaching job.  There is evidence that he was an employed teacher before he was a headmaster or proprietor.  In any earlier records there is only the the Halpen famiily from Maryborough in Queen's.

[tavern]

Hi Guys,
Copy of Will as promised. Sorry about the delay as a few words were unclear. I think I have transcribed it correctly with just the name "Hayle"? as doubthful.
Regards,
Tavern


Copy Will of Mr.James Halpin Dated 22nd July 1847
 In the name of God Amen. I James Halpin of the town of Wicklow, Hotel Keeper do make this my last Will and testament being in Sound memory and understanding but a little weak in my constitution. I first Will myself to Almighty God hoping forgiveness for all my past offences. I first require to be interred in my family Burial ground in the usual manner as all my neighbours are done. I Will and bequeath to my beloved wife Anne Halpin all the interest I have in the five freehold Leases belonging to me namely Travers house, and the house I live in at present at the Bridge, also the two houses and ground in Church Lane built by me, also the stabling yard and concerns on the Murrough built by me, Also the two houses down on the Murrough and Quay of Wicklow.  She managing all to the best advantage by her paying to my son Eaton C. Halpin 5/-, to pay my son George Halpin 5/-, and my son Thomas 5/-, to my son Stopford 5/-, to my son Richard 5/-, to my son John Halpin £10 to put him to a trade, and to my beloved son Robert Halpin £20.  And to pay to Elizabeth Halpin my daughter 5/- and to my daughter Fanny Halpin £30 and to my daughter Louisa Halpin £30  with my request that if she should find herself able after some time She would add to the Girls. All this I leave in her own possession provided she does not get married again. And I leave herself and my son George Halbert Halpin my two execrs to carry this my Will into effect any interest I may have in the house lately occupied by Josiah Hayle (?) Or the Island I hold from the Corporation I leave also to my wife Anne Halpin.
James Halpin
22nd July 1847
Signed and sealed in
The presence of us
David Keely
John Byrne

[tavern]

The Will should help to clarify the thirteen children of James and Anne Halpin. 

NOTE: The ten children mentioned in the Will were as follows: Eldest was Eliza (Elizabeth), then Eaton Cotter, George Halbert, Thomas James, Stopford William, Richard Mathews, Anne Frances (Fanny), John Augustus, Louisa and the youngest Robert Charles.

I noticed today the thirteen children mentioned by JM Flannery on #117 23rd June 2009. The names I agree with but some of the dates are different to mine so I have removed my dates.

 I will revert on the other three children and all dates when I double check some dates/references.

I hope this is of some help.
Regards,
Tavern

[Broker Bill]

Great information for me! Louisa Halpin (Deck) was my great-grandmother. Her son Frank, my grandfather. I have just discovered some records of Louisa's disastrous marriage to Isaiah Deck, yes, a bigamist. My last name should be Deck, but it is Halpin, thanks to Frank. Please get in touch. I am eager to have your sources for all this, and am also interested in information about Louisa'a parents, Rev. Nicholas John Halpin and Ann Graham Halpin, I believe. Looking forward to hearing more. Broker Bill

[tavern]

Hi Broker Bill,

I'm a little confused by your reference "....about Louisa's parents, Rev. Nicholas John Halpin and Ann Graham Halpin...". The Louisa I've mentioned is daughter of James Halpin and Anne Halbert - not Rev.Nicholas Halpin and Ann Graham. Please clarify.


Regards,
Tavern

[Shanachai]

Delighted with your postings, Tavern - will think about what you've had to reveal and get back to you.  Excellent work as usual, Diane - I think the name Anne du Bois might have come from Burke.  I'll check it out when I get home this evening.  It's possible I'm responsible for the "Ann" gaff - if indeed it's a gaff - confusing Ann Grehan, the wife of the Rev N J Halpin, with his mum.

[Broker Bill]

Tavern and DCarr: Re: Louisa Halpin (Deck) - 1828-1904. My understanding is that Louisa was the daughter of Nicholas John and Ann Graham Halpin whose other children incuded Nicholas, John, William, Lucy(possibly), Anne (m. J. Wright), Marianne (m. C. Russell) and Charles Graham Halpine - Miles O'Reilly (m. Margaret Gulligan), but this is what i am trying to ascertain. Is it possible that I have generations somehow confused? Many thanks for your input. I need help!