Here is what I know:
- William Hayden of Croan, Cpunty Kilkenny, married (circa 1740) Elizabeth Alley - my 6th great grandparents.
- The obituary for Joseph Hayden, grandson of William & Elizabeth, notes that Elizabeth was: daughter of the Rev. Charles Ally, rector of Gowran and Castlecomer, in that county, and grand-daughter of the most Rev. Dr. Ally, Archbishop of York.
- The History of Ireland by John D'Alton notes that Elizabeth was the granddaughter of the Most Rev. Doctor Alley, Archbishop of York, a divine, distinguished during the controversy of the Non-Jurors in William the Third's reign. [William's reign was from 1689 to 1702]
I have not been able to track source records down for Charles or his father. I do not find an "Alley" listed in the list of Archbishops of York so question that assertation.
I have seen one source listing her grandfather as Peter Alley.
Any source material on or insights into the Alley family would be most appreciated.
Thanks
- Kurt