Halpins of Wicklow - Part 3

[BillW]

Further to the topic at the top of this page re descendants of Robert Wellington Halpin.  Henry Grattan Halpin, brother of the above Vera, has been found.  He attended Mountjoy School in Dublin and obtained a BA from TCD.  He then spent most of his life as a master, housemaster and cadets officer at the Portora Royal School, Enniskillen Co Fermanagh.  During the war he served as an officer with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.  For his continued military services he was awarded in 1959 the OBE.  When awarded, it was reported that he "is the son of Mr Robert J Halpin, 87-year-old retired teacher now living at Kimmage road, West, Dublin" and that he " was born at Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, 48 years ago".
Henry Grattan Halpin died at Enniskillen in July 1982 aged 71, leaving his wife Marie, son Philip Halpin and a daughter, Mrs Ann Morrell, Bangor.

[J.M. Flannery]

Hi Bill, Ray, Marie Louise and all contributors,

Miss the correspondence re the Halpin’s page. I have not been active either since before Christmas, but hope to get back soon.

Bill I hope you got my answer to use the Walk through Wicklow as you see fit. 

Have just found Emma Halpin in census of 1901, she was lodging with the McGuirk family, at b1 Market Square, Wicklow Town. It would be very hard to find her as her name was incorrectly transcribed. If you look at the Household return (Form A) it is possible to read it correctly as Halpin

Ralpin, Emma, age 55 Lodger, Church of Ireland, born Wicklow. Occupation Accountant not married.

C 1911 b14 Summer Hill (part of) (Wicklow Urban, Wicklow)

1. Ellen M Halpin age 67 yrs head of family, Church of Ireland, born Wicklow Town, House keeper, single.
2. Emma Halpin, age 56 yrs, Sister, Church of Ireland, born Wicklow Town, Accountant, single.

For an Accountant not to know her age seems a bit strange.
She was age 55 yrs on census 1901 and age 56 on census 1911.

Regards Julia

[jacquiv]

Hi all,  have been reading the threads/posts with much facination.  Am located in Australia and am trying to trace my Halpin relatives from Dublin.  My Grandmother was Mary Halpin (born circa 1912 died Nov 2011).  Her Father was Alexander Halpin (born circa 1891) married to Christine Byrne (born circa 1904).  Alexander's father was also Alexander Halpin (born circa 1858) married to Mary O'Reilly (born circa 1862).  Her mother was Hanora O'Reilly of Kildare.   I am not sure if there is any connection to any Halpins on this thread but would love to know if there are any connections.   My Grandmother Mary Halpin had a brother John Halpin.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you jacqui  v

[J.M. Flannery]

Porter's Directory 1910

   Halpin James Henry Wentworth Villas L.R.C.P.S.I., L&L.M., Physisian And Surgeon Medical Officer, Wicklow    Dispensary, Admiralty Surgeon, And Surgeon To The Royal Irish Constablulary

   Kennedy Francis Church Street And 17 Clare St Dublin Solicitor And Land Agent, Commissioner For Oaths, Agent    For The Royal Exchange Assurance Co.,
   Kennedy James New Street Baker, Grocer, And Dairyman
   Kennedy John Summerhill Mason
   Kennedy Mrs Mary Bridge Street Grocer And Dairy

Kent G A Abbey Street Family Grocer, Provision Merchant And Italain Warehouesman
Kent Mason S & Co, George And Sons South Quay Wholesale And Family Bakers And Flour Merchants

Wicklow Private Residents
Halpin Miss Bachelor's Walk
Halpin Miss Ida Wentworth Cottage Church Hill
Halpin James Henry L.R.C.S.I Wentworth Cottage Church Hill
Halpin James Main Street
Hamilton James Main Street
Kennedy Francis Church Street
Kennedy Miss Lydia Wentworth Place
Julia

[BillW]

The wife of Captain Robert Charles Halpin was Jessie Kelly MUNN.  If I had done more reading I might have known more about her before now.  However, for now it is worth pointing out something that I had not previously known.  Jessie's father JOHN MUNN was a very wealthy and influential man from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, having been born in Rothesay, Bute, Scotland.  A Google search will turn up many facts.  However, one that gives a good summary is: http://www.hrgrace.ca/rothe.html.

At the time Jessie married Captain Halpin, her father's company back in Canada had over 8000 employees.  For whatever reason, by the time of the marriage, Jessie's father aged in his early 70s  seems to have handed over the reins of the companies to his son and partners and retired to Southport in Lancashire.

At the time, Halpin was living in Beckenham, Kent, where their 3 daughters were born.  As is well known, they returned to Wicklow, to Tinakilly House. 

It is thought that John Munn may have been the builder in 1847 of the original Jeanie Johnston 3 masted ship , one of the last sailing ships to ply the emigration route to North America.

[mkent]

Nice to hear from you again Bill, I wondered why they married in Southport, so that explains it.   

[BillW]

In the 1901 Census, living with a brother and sister Doyle (Edward widower 82 and Ellen not married 65) is a boarder WILLIAM HALPIN 70 not married.  All are Irish Church and of independent means - William declares his income is an annuity and the Doyles have income from property.  The address is the first house enumerated in Bond Street, Wicklow Town. 

In the 1911 Census, it is probably the same William Halpin, 81 single, C of I, now a retired Mariner born Wicklow, a boarder lodging at Glebe, Wicklow Urban, with widow Elizabeth Graham 77.

Anyone with an idea who this William Halpin might be?  I feel that I should know.

[BillW]

Just posting to assure everyone that our discussions are only in a lull and definitely are not defunct.
Ray has brought to my attention that there have been over 53,000 visits to our discussions, 26,733 to the 1st thread, 15,278 to the 2nd and so far 11,443 to this, which is nearing the end of its 18th page out of 20.
So, congratulations are due to all whose contributions have made this discussion of such wide interest, and more no doubt to come.

[tavern]

A William Nicholas HALFPENNY was baptised 9 Aug 1829 in Wicklow.

Denomination: Church of Ireland. Father: Nicholas HALFPENNY and mother:  Elizabeth.

In the 1901 Census in Bond Street, in Wicklow town, is a boarder WILLIAM HALPIN aged 70, not married.

In 1909 Dr.J.H.Halpin booked “One grave space” for a William Nicholas HALPIN at Wicklow Parish Churchyard.

 In the 1911 Census, a WILLIAM HALPIN, retired mariner, aged 81 single, is living at the Glebe, Wicklow town.

On Feb 18th  1916 a WILLIAM HALPIN of Abbeyville, Wicklow Town was buried to the “south of the HALPIN enclosure” in Wicklow Parish Churchyard.

Hope this is of some interest,
Tavern.