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James Pender

James Pender

Born
1873-01-07 12:00:00
Gender
Male

Born to Martin Pender and Mary Delaney of Rossmore (Queens-Laois). The date of birth is 7 January 1873. Married Ellen Ried of Carlow Town 19 February 1900. They are living in Grandby Row Carlow Town. Ellen's father was Thomas Reed also of Grandby Row. James is a "workman" and Ellen a maid. They have a boy also named James on 3 June 1906. They are living on Mill Lane Carlow Town. It appears that Ellen and James had 3 more children but none survived. On 6 April 1923 Ellen dies of heart disease. The family is living on Sleaty Street, Graigue Carlow. No death record for James has been located. Nor has information about their son (James Jr) been located.

Associated communities

Laois

County Laois, or Laois in Irish, was once known as Queen's County. Located in the midlands of Ireland, it is home to the River Nore and the River Barrow which provide excellent angling.  Our county town is Portlaoise and we have a population of approximately 80,559.  We look forward to  helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

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    Castletown, co. Laois

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  • Ruins of the Dysartgallen Church & Graveyard

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    Aughnacross, County Laois, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    1889 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1889-10-20 12:00:00

  • 1930s

    1936 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1936-09-27 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1914 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1914-10-18 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1915 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1915-10-24 12:00:00

Carlow

County Carlow, or Ceatharlach in Irish, is located in the south-east of Ireland.  It is the second smallest county in Ireland and home to the prehistoric Browne’s Hill Dolmen – the capstone of which is reputed to be the largest in Europe.  Our county town is Carlow and we have a population of approximately 54,612.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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  • Bridge in Clonegal over the river Derry. The bridge is the border between County Carlow and County Wexford

    Location: Carlow

  • Saint Aidan's Church

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  • Very old map of County Carlow

    Location: Carlow

  • Carlow Workhouse

    Location: Carlow

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1620s

    Granting of Lands to the Esmonds

    <p>The newly released records on <a href="http://www.virtualtreasury.ie">www.virtualtreasury.ie</a> have a record showing , what I think , is the granting of lands of Clonegal , Ballypierce , Kildavan and more to the Esmonds in 1625. I am attaching a copy of document.<br /> The relevant text is the second last entry on page</p> <p>Eamonn O Donohue</p>

    1625-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Night of the Big Wind

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    1839-01-06 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Carlow in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time)</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Royal University of Ireland founded

    <p>In accordance with the University Education (Ireland) Act 1879, The Royal University of Ireland was founded as an examining and degree-awarding university (based on the model of the University of London). A Royal Charter was issued on 27 April 1880 which entitled the Royal University to grant any degree, similar to that of any other university in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (except in theology and divinity).</p>

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Killeshin (Laois)

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1920s

    Foundation of Killeshin GAA Club

    1921-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1890s

    Foundation of Graiguecullen GAA Club

    1898-01-01 12:00:00

Carlow (Carlow)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Carlow (Carlow). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

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  • Croppies Grave Memorial

    Location: Carlow (Carlow)

    4, 6 Ninety-Eight St, Graigue, Carlow, R93 K542

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    Location: Carlow (Carlow)

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    Location: Carlow (Carlow)

    Kilbride, Ballon Hill, Co. Carlow

  • Ford's shop, Carlow

    Location: Carlow (Carlow)

    15 Tullow Street, Carlow

Timeline events in this community

  • 1910s

    Foundation of O'Hanrahan's GAA Club

    1919-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1950s

    Foundation of Éire Óg GAA Club

    1958-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1970s

    First Carlow Arts Festival

    1979-01-01 12:00:00

  • 2000s

    National Day of Mourning for Victims of 911

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