Rathdrum Workhouse 1840's

[giuliana]

1.20am or not, I think I may have found my Bridget - if Glendalough can be equated with Sevenchurches (and if there are not too many John/Honor combinations...)

Father:   John Moore   Mother:   Honor Bynre

Do you think the Bynre is a typo for Byrne?

I guess I could spend another 5 Euros (min.) and see if I can find the same parent combination for a Mary b abt 1831 in Glendalough.

Thanks for the great tip!

Giuliana

[giuliana]

2.00am update (and 20 Euros later...)

On searching all the Moores born Glendalough 1823-1838 with a father named John, I eliminated all but 4:
Bridget b 1829 - mother Honor Bynre (Byrne?)
Mary b 1831 - mother Honour Moore
Thomas b 1833 - mother Margaret Fraughin
Andrew b 1834 - mother Margret Fraughin

Given that I'm looking for Bridget b 1829 Sevenchurches and Mary born 1831 Sevenchurches, with parents John and Honor, it seems reasonable to conclude that I've found the right family and that there were probably no other children.

Should I be concerned that Honor/Honour is shown as Bynre in 1829 and as Moore in 1831? Is it reasonable to conclude that John and Honor were not married at the time of Bridget's birth but married before Mary's birth?

Any help appreciated!

Giuliana

[shanew147]

I'd never heard of Sevenchurches before, even though I must have passed through it!  according to google maps it is about .5 km from Glengalough - see : http://www.rootschat.com/links/06y6/
Rathdrum town is about 12 km south.

I'd be pretty sure that the 'Bynre' entry is just a typo for Byrne



Shane

[giuliana]

Yeehaw! After 12 months of brick wall, I think I've just climbed over, with your invaluable help. Thank you SO much!
G

[gina45]

there is a book that has been written about rathdrum workhouse.. it can be purchased in shops in arklow

[giuliana]

Thanks Gina. I recently obtained a copy of the book from the author. It has been very helpful, particularly in providing background information. G

[gina45]

the book is about the history of the rathdrum work house all the way up to st colmans hospital... the name of it is called time did not stand still .. the history of st colmans hospital rathdrum co wicklow wrote by kevin byrne .. i have the book here in front of me.. you could write to them i guess they could get to in contact with the right people.. good luck and hope you find what you are looking for.. and get the book its a good read anyway...

[rathmore]

Arrived on ship William and Mary 21.11.1849

Bridget (16), Esther (17), Ann (19) Penrose the three sister were born on the estate of Bonnabooka, Parish of Kilbride and Bandarrig, Bridget married  James Cuppitt of mittagong in 1854 had 15 children.  The three sister work for T. Hyland, Queanbeyan

If you go through search eng. google when the box comes up type in Ballycassidy Workhouse then go down page click on Heading- Ships-Victoria Australia Irish Famine Memorial
this site is complied from an article by Trevor McClaughlin "Barefoot and Pregnant"
It mentions the three sister on this site.

[rathmore]

This is for GIULIANA, Bridget (19) Mary (17) from Seven Churches Wicklow, Bridget empl. J. Morrice Ealing Forest, Nr. Berrima married William Philips had 4  children by 1856.
Mary More emply M. Mcphadden Refern 2years.