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John Bernard 1787-1885 farmer

KerryBallymacelligott (Kerry)

Would anyone have any info on John Bernard 1787-1885. He was a farmer, married to Elizabeth Sparling in 1833 at Patrickswell, Ireland. We know they had the following children --- MaryAnn, Richard, Thomas Benner, David and John. I think Richard's family could still be in that area (Tralee, Kerry, Ireland) however all we have to go on for the area is Thomas Benner's death certificate.

Any info would greatly be appreciated. Sincerely

Irma Bernard Pryce

gpryce@xplornet.com

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Irma:

The 1852 Griffiths Valuation head of household listing shows a John Bernard in Gortshanvally townland in Ballymacelligott civil parish. Is that your ancestor? Can you share the death record you mentioned for Thomas Benner?

The 1911 census only showed 12 Bernards in all of Co. Kerry including 6 in this one family in Tooreenastonoka townland in Ballymacelligott civil parish. This family was Church of Ireland http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Kerry/Nohaval/Tooreenn…;  Is this your family?

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Yes this is my family. Thomas Benner Bernard emigrated to Canada in 1858. He died in Morris Twp. Huron County, Ontario, Canada.  He died Feb. 13, 1916. 

Thank you for any info you have. Sincerely  Irma Bernard Pryce

gpryce@xplornet.com
Hello cousin Irma, John Bernard and Eliza Sparling were my gggGrandparents. I believe that Johns fathers name was Robert (dont have any dates for Robert) and Johns grandfather was another JOHN (1705-1756). I am a descendant of RICHARD BERNARD, who you have already mentioned. I think that Johns (1787-1885) mothers name was Alice/Alicia Jeffcott but I am not sure of this fact. I knew my grandmothers first cousin Eileen Bernard, as far as I know her 2 bachelor brothers managed the family farm but once they died, I am not sure what happened to the farm,it was farmed by the Bernard family for over 200 years. The address of the family farm was Tooreennastooka, Nohoval, Kerry, Ireland. I hope this helps. Catriona x
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Hi Irma (and Catriona!)

I’ve only just found this page but I am the daughter of Eileen Bernard and can tell you that the farm is still owned by the extended family. If anyone is ever in the area of Tooreen (as it’s shortened to) the Glanageenty loop walk runs through it, or google the walk and you’ll find some pictures. One loop is actually called the Bernard brothers loop in memory of Richard and John (the bachelor brothers, yes those names still appeared regularly in the family!).

You might also be interested in a book called, ‘The Bernard’s of Kerry’ which gives some history from the 18th and 19th century, perhaps a little earlier if memory serves me right. I’m fairly sure it mentions a John Bernard married to an Elizabeth Sparling,

Kind regards,

Elaine x

elaine.mcnamara1

Dear Elaine and Catz;  Re  John Bernard married to Eliza Sparling.

My great grand father was Thomas Benner, one of there sons.

Please converse with me.   gpryce@tcc.on.ca

Sincerely   Irma Bernard Pryce

gpryce@xplornet.com

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