Does anyone know what/where the "William M" was please? Thought it was maybe a work house - but from reading accounts of the work house in Fermoy this does not appear to be the case. My wife's maiden name isO'Sullivan and her grandfather John Joseph was born there on 9th November 1897 to David O'Sullivan and Mary (formerly Dunlea) nee Murphy. William M is also given as the residence of both parents.
Hi,
I would say it is William Street shortned to William St.
Thanks very much Jim,
Must admit had looked at it many times and had never thought it could be "St". Also makes sense now as we know David and Mary moved from Mallow area to Fermoy around 1895, looks as though they moved around a bit in Fermoy before settling in Kings Street by the 1901 Census. We think Mary's brother was Patrick Murphy who lived in William Street (at time of 1901 Census at least), so may well be that John Joseph O'Sullvan was born at the Murphy household. Once I have done some more research will probably need to a do new post re David and Mary plus their children.
Regards Derek