Felin/Phelan CANDY of Camolin

[Philcandy]

Can anyone help me to sort out the parents of Felin (aka Phelan) CANDY who was born in Camolin or Ballyoughter around 1826?

I believe his parents were James and Elizabeth. From other sources, I think his mother's maiden name was PEPPARD, and that James CANDY married Elizabeth PEPPARD some time around 1815.

Any help with this elusive family would be most welcome.

Kind regards

Philip Candy

[Jytefas]

Hi Philip, hope this is helpful!

Some "Candy" Headstone Inscriptions Camolin Cemetery:

No. 45 Candy
Erected by Dora Candy of Clonhenrett in memory of her husband Patrick Candy who died Nov 1st 1869 aged 53 years. Also his parents James and Elizabeth Candy.


No 98 Candy.
In memory of James, Jane, and Ciss Candy Camolin.
R.I.P.


Candy Birth
   DATE OF BIRTH   Surname   Christian   Father   Mother   Maiden   Townland   Baptism;Date   Comments

1822   Mar-02   CANDY   ANNE   JAMES   BETTY   PEPER   CLONHENRIT   Mar-02

1823   May-25   CANDY   TELIS*   JAMES   BETTY   PEPER   CLONHENRIT   May-25


Kind Regards
John G.

[Philcandy]

Many thanks indeed for this very helpful information. Although the date of birth differs slightly from what I have for Phelan/Felin Candy from his tombstone, the name is so rare, and the coincidence of locations is so compelling that this is almost certainly the right person.

Two more questions:

1. Can you see any other baptisms to children of James and Betty Candy; and
2. Where would I look to find their marriage?

I really appreciate your help with this enquiry.

Many thanks

Philip Candy

[Jytefas]

Hi Philip,

Candy is a rare name in this part of the country; there are currently none in all of Co. Wexford and just a hand full of families in Leinster. It is most certain these are your Candys. If I get a chance this weekend I will do a lookup for you in the parish records as I live close by to Camolin.

Regards
John G.

[Philcandy]

John

I really would appreciate your help with this.

If that tombstone is right, both James and Elizabeth - the parents - should also be buried at Camolin, which may carry the search back another generation.

It would also be interesting to look for other members of the same family. I am pretty sure that there were several other brothers and sisters, and it would be interesting to find out what became of them.

Finally, the real prize would be to track down James and Elizabeth's marriage, although at that early date (probably around 1815) it's unlikely to mention the name of James's father unfortunately.

I look forward to hearing from you, and thanks again for writing.

Kind regards

Philip Candy

[luimneach]

John G.
Great to hear that one can "look up" the parish registers in Wexford.In most areas no access for lookups is allowed.
George

[Philcandy]

Hi Philip,

Candy is a rare name in this part of the country; there are currently none in all of Co. Wexford and just a hand full of families in Leinster. <snip>
Regards
John G.

John
Amongst other things I have found two men, probably brothers, who served in the British Army in the nineteenth century.

JAMES CANDY
Born BALLYCARNEY, Wexford
Served in 86th Foot Regiment
Discharged aged 25
Covering dates 1820-1827

JOHN CANDY
Born FERNS, Wexford
Served in 98th Foot Regiment
Discharged aged 39
Covering dates 1824-1839

Of course you can't jump to conclusions, but looking at a map of that part of Wexford, Ballycarney, Ferns and Camolin all look quite close together.  Maybe I should try to obtain their service records?

Do you think this could be the same James Candy who married Elizabeth Peppard?
Kind regards

Philip Candy

[Jytefas]

Philip,

Some more Candy's for you, not sure how these tables will paste on here, otherwise let me have your e-mail address and i can forward that way.

Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1848-1864      
NAME   TOWNSLAND   PARISH   COUNTY
Candy, Anne   Ballycarney   Ballycarney   Wexford
Candy, Bridget   Ballycarney   Ballycarney   Wexford
Candy, James   Ballycarney   Ballycarney   Wexford
Candy, James   Moneytucker   Rossdroit   Wexford
Candy, James   Clonhenret   Toome   Wexford
Candy, Maria   Ballycarney   Ballycarney   Wexford
Candy, Mary   Ballycarney   Ballycarney   Wexford
Candy, Patrick   Ballycarney   Ballycarney   Wexford
Candy, Thomas   Town of Camolin   Toome   Wexford
Candy, William   Ballycarney   Ballycarney   Wexford

Craanford Cemetery
No 58  BROWN
This tomb is erected to the memory of Andrew Brown of Clonamona who died in the year 1816. And also his wife Mary Brown alias Candy who died in the year 1846 .And also of their daughter Julia Brown who died in1854. By their affectionate children Mary Brown and Anne, Catherine and Bridget Brown, now in America,  as a tribute of respect for their dear parents and sister.
Requiescant in Pace .Amen    M.Grannell Gory


Camolin Burials
DATE   SURNAME   CHRISTIAN   AGE   TOWNLAND
24/08/1858   CANDY   JACOBUS   55   CLONHENRITT
31/10/1869   CANDY   PATRICIUS   65   CAMOLIN

Camolin Births
DATE OF
BIRTH   SURNAME   CHRISTIAN  NAME   FATHER   MOTHER   MAIDEN NAME.   TOWNLAND
18220302   CANDY   ANNE   JAMES   BETTY   PEPER   CLONHENRIT
18230525   CANDY   TELIS*   JAMES   BETTY   PEPER   CLONHENRIT
18540103   CANDY   JOSEPHUS   Thomas   Catherine   NEIL   CAMOLIN
18550422   CANDY   Elizabeth   Thomas   Catherine   NEIL   CAMOLIN
18570630   CANDY   JANA   THOMA   Catherine   NEIL   CAMOLIN
18590217   CANDY   Thomas   THOMA   Catherine   NEIL   CAMOLIN
18790212   CANDY   Elizabeth   PATRICII   Mary   BARNWELL   CAMOLIN

Camolin Marriage
DATE   GROOM'S SURNAME   1ST NAME   BRIDE'S SURNAME   1ST NAME
22/11/1857   DEMPSEY   PATRITIUM   CANDY   MARIAM

Will keep in touch, Kind regards
John G.

[Philcandy]

Many thanks for these extra links, John.

It is hard to tell exactly how old Patrick was: in one source it says he was 53 when he died in 1869, and in another, that he was 65!

It certainly looks as if many of these people were related; I will look forward to any more light you can shed once you've managed a visit to Camolin!

Kind regards and thanks again

Philip Candy