Patick Rice, born c. 1840, was a soldier in the British Army, like many other Irishmen in the 19th century. He was posted to India, where his daughter, Ellen, was born in the 1860s. The family seem to have returned to Ireland, as Ellen married John Hinch in Clonegal, Carlow, in 1878. She lived at Sherwood.
There are several Patrick Rices mentioned in British Army records but it has been impossible to establish which one - if any - he is.
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.
Bridge in Clonegal over the river Derry. The bridge is the border between County Carlow and County Wexford
Location: Carlow
Saint Aidan's Church
Location: Carlow
Saint Aidan's Church, Tullow, County Carlow
Very old map of County Carlow
Location: Carlow
Carlow Workhouse
Location: Carlow
Mortarstown Upper, Carlow, R93 X0FX
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
Night of the Big Wind
<p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>
1839-01-06 12:00:00
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
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>
1880-04-27 12:00:00