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Peter Usher

Peter Usher

Born
1838-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1881-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Stayed in Ireland

Peter Usher (1838-1881) was the maternal great-great-grandfather of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott. 

He married Eliza Craig (b.1843- ) the couple raised a family in Glasnevin Village at 3 St Margaret's Parade. 

CHILDREN

Eliza Usher married Thomas Finn and Phil Lynott is their descendant through their daughter Sara Finn who married Frank Lynott.

Thomas Usher (1865-1911+) was also a stonecutter in Glasnevin.

Monica Usher (1866-1948) was a dressmaker. She never married and died at Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin. 

Robert Usher (1880-1903) bachelor, died of TB age 23 at 23 Cuffe St.

Mary Usher (b. 1877) 

Catherine Usher (b.1877) 

Christopher Usher was a stereotyper

Associated communities

Glasnevin (Dublin)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Glasnevin (Dublin). 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.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Glasnevin Cemetery

    Location: Glasnevin (Dublin)

  • John Player & Co GLASNEVIN

    Location: Glasnevin (Dublin)

    Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

  • Smurfitt Printworks GLASNEVIN

    Location: Glasnevin (Dublin)

    Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

  • The Model School GLASNEVIN

    Location: Glasnevin (Dublin)

    Church Ave, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Timeline events in this community

  • 1910s

    Easter Rising Compensation Claims

    <p>The Property Losses (Ireland) Committee, 1916 (PLIC) was established in June 1916 to assess claims for damages to buildings and property as a result of the destruction caused by the 1916 Rising. </p>

    1916-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    The Royal Dublin Society in the 1830s

    <p>Excerpt from Lewis' "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" for the metropolis of Dublin in 1837. </p> <p>For more snapshots of pre-famine local history for Dublin city parishes, see below.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Dublin City in the 1830s

    <p>Excerpt from Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Ireland for the metropolis of Dublin (pub. 1837). For more snapshots of pre-famine local history for Dublin city parishes, see below.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Glasnevin 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