Ferryman Monck Street Wexford

[GILLIAN52]

I am looking for any information on the Dempsey sisters who ran the Ferryman pub in 1911 Ellen Dempsey, Catherine Dempsey and Bridget Dempsey I believe they were the sisters of a Peter Dempsey a Tailor.  As I live in England I would really appreciate any help please.

Regards Gill

[CaroleW]

When were they each born and where?

[shanew147]

Census returns for reference :

  Dempsey household, 1901

  Dempsey household, 1911 

In 1901 Ellen gives her place of birth as 'Wexford', and the others as 'Co. Wexford'. In 1911 Mary gives her places of birth as 'Aulart' - (possibly Oulart ?), Bridget as 'Co. Wexford' and Kate as 'Blackwater'

All three of the Dempsey sisters are single and born before the start of civil records.

see :  Introduction to Irish Records


Shane

[GILLIAN52]

Thank you Carole and Shane, I knew it wasnt going to be easy but now I have them in 1901 and 1911
Gill

[Liz_Wex]

Hi Gillian,

I have just come across your message re the Dempsey sisters.     The sisters were Aunts to my grandmother.   I'm just in the middle of doing my family tree and havent gone too far into my grandmothers side of the family yet.     However, my grandmother (Anastacia nee Martin) her mother was Elizabeth Dempsey who I believe was the only married sister of the Ferryman sisters?     Would love to know your connection as I know very little from the Dempsey side.

Regards

Liz

[FelixLector]

Gillian and Liz,

Would like to connect regarding the Dempsey sisters of Monck St, my grandmother's aunts.

Catherine

[shorts]

There's probably been developments since this subject was first raised but the following may clarify some of the earlier comments. 

In the 1901 Census Ellen Dempsey (the elder Sister) was stated to be the 'Head' of the family & she died in 1906 age 64. The Informant was named as Eliza Martin "Sister" of Ram St.

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1906/05552/4557989.pdf

The 1911 Census for Eliza her indicates she had been married 26 years to James Martin and her 1885 Civil Marriage Register details state she was resident in Monck Street at that time.

The marriage record also confirms that the Father of the Dempsey Sisters was a Peter Dempsey (Occupation: Miller)

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1885/10870/5970018.pdf 

[shorts]

One further observation. In the 1911 Census there's a Boarder named Margaret Managan age 74 from Blackwater.  Her surname was in fact Mangan. She died in 1924 and was still residing in Monck Street at that time.

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1924/05028/4374889.pdf

[shorts]

Further to the above, Peter Dempsey (Father) died in 1895 age 87 in Monck Street, one of his daughters Kate (Catherine) Dempsey being present at death.

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1895/05938/4687023.pdf