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Maurice/John Hennessy, born in Cork between 1790 & 1801, cattle dealer, emigrated to Bristol

CorkCloyne (Cork)

Hi,

I'm trying to trace the ancestry of Maurice Hennessy. He was born in Cork County, according to my grand-aunt, in Cloyne. His father & he were cattle dealers. He married Mary, who was born in England. Their first child, Joseph, was born in Cork also, in 1824. Maurice went on to own The Black Horse Inn in Bristol, while his son carried on the cattle dealing business. 

I am trying to confirm any of Maurice's details. I have been through the birth & marriage records in The National Archives in Dublin & cannot find any for him or Joseph. Luckily, the records haven't been destroyed, but Maurice's record isn't there. There is 1 record for a Joseph Hennessy, born in Cloyne, co. cork, in 1824, to a Mary, but his father is recorded as being John. Which makes me think that Maurice was officially John, but called Maurice in everyday life. 

If anyone can help me with any Hennessys in or around Cloyne, in the 1700s, I'd really appreciate it.

Cheers,

Crea

IrelandXO member

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Hi Crea,

You might try contacting the Cork County archives for further assistance.

http://www.corkarchives.ie/

archivist@corkcity.ie

 

Some other links that might be of use to you are:

http://www.corkpastandpresent.ie/genealogy/traceyourcorkancestors/

http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/introduction-to-genealogy/

http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx

 Some services available which may charge a fee are:

 

Cork City Ancestral Project,
c/o County Library,
Farranlea Road,
Cork City.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4346435
Email: corkancestry@ireland.com

 

Mallow Heritage Centre,
27-28 Bank Place,
Mallow,
County Cork.
Tel: +353 (0)22 50302
Fax: +353 (0)22 20276
Email: mallowhc@eircom.net
Website: http://mallowheritagecentre.com

 

All the best.

 

 

 

IrelandXO member

Hello Crea

 

I have been researching the Hennessy family from here in the states.  I noticed your posting and have discovered some information that may help you on the 1871 England Census.  You can possibly backtrack from this information. The source is:  Source Citation: Class: RG10; Piece: 2573; Folio: 60; Page: 12; GSU roll: 835271lp

 

John and his brother Maurice are very close in age, possibly this will help you.

 

It lists Joseph Hennessy as being born 'around 1824.'  Spouse's name is Mary, born in Cork.  His occupation is listed as a cattle farmer.  Civil parish:  Filton.  Ecclesiastical Parish:  Bristol.  Town:  Filton.  County:  Gloucesteshire.  Sub-registration District:  Stapleton.

 

The household members and ages are listed as follows on the census:

 

Joseph Hennessy               Age 46

Mary                                        Age 46

Maurice                                  Age 20

John                                       Age 19

Annie                                     Age 17

Abigail                                   Age 16

Margaret                               Age 7

Walter                                    Age 5

 

Also listed in the household, but not the surname of Hennessy (could possibly be relatives or servants):

Clara Hicks age 28

Anne George age 25

Harriet Lyddist age 27               

 

Hopefully this will assist you.  Good luck on your search.

 

Best regards

Lee

Hillsboro Beach, Florida

IrelandXO member

Hi Lee,

Thank you so much for that; you're very kind, but unfortunately it doesn't help me. I'm researching Joseph's father (John & Maurice's grandfather), Maurice. He emigrated from cork to Bristol Around 1820. I've found loads of information on him (in the uk censii, newspaper archives, etc) & his family from  the time of his emigration, but I'm trying to get information on his Irish family over here, in Ireland, as he doesn't seem to have existed, going by the lack of information in the archives here, before then. I've concluded that he changed his name from John to Maurice, but I've yet to prove it. That's why I've resorted to posting in forums like this one.

Do you mind me asking what research you're undertaking? Is there anything I can help you with?

Cheers,

Crea

PS, the other names listed in the census are servants. Almost everyone, above the working class, had servants-lucky them!

IrelandXO member

I will share your query with the Cloyne Literary and Historical Society and the Cork Genealogical Society

Cloyne CorkIrelandXO Volunteer

Kevin, thanks so much for the Hennessy information.  I'll have a look right away.

Best regards from Hillsboro Beach Florida

 

Lee Craine

IrelandXO member

Hi Cloyne Cork,

 

That'd be brilliant, thanks:-(

Crea

IrelandXO member

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