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Title: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Saturday 24 July 10 15:20 BST (UK)
This is a trial that might help some researchers.
I am going to try to post a scan of part of The Grand Collection list from 1943. If it works and there is interest I will try to add other sections.
It may point you to Wexford ancestors.
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Post by: kojak on Sunday 25 July 10 09:52 BST (UK)
Hi Nickr90,

A great find and one I am sure a few of us will find useful / invaluable.  We are still trying to make in roads on our Wexford forebears (Staffords), hopefully in time a nugget of info like this will spur us on...

Kindest Regards

Jane and Kenny
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Post by: newbie on Sunday 25 July 10 16:34 BST (UK)
I'm still tracing back a bit further but a terrific find and there's a Kehoe in there!
thanks for posting.
Pauline
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Post by: shorts on Sunday 01 August 10 10:21 BST (UK)
Hi Nick

This information is very interesting. On a similar theme you may have noticed that the old newspapers occasionally provided a list of Tenants paying rent/rates to the local council and the names are listed by street.

From a 1930’s edition of the Wexford People (I think the 31/10/1936 edition) I transcribed the names listed for Saltee Avenue in Maudlintown, Wexford Town – see below.  There were/are only 12 houses in the street and my mother confirmed that the families marked with an asterisk were still there when she lived in the street from the late 1940’s. She also confirmed the house numbers.

M Cosgrave* (No 1)
T Duffin
E Busher
J McGuire
P Murphy
J Mernagh * (No 6)
T Tennant* (No 7)
T Doyle* (No 8)
J Tottenham* (No 9)
T Pitman* (No 10)
M Hayes* (No 11)
F Rowe* (No 12)

This example seems to infer that the names listed for the other streets will be listed in house number order and could be of use to researchers if it’s possible to add the whole article to this topic.

I also transcribed the names for the road opposite Saltee Ave, Eden Vale (6 houses)

M’Oconnor
W O’Neill
T Swan
M Nolan
C O’Neill
T Brown
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Sunday 08 August 10 14:17 BST (UK)
Further to my post above I have traced the article in question.  The names appear in the 31st October 1936 edition of the Wexford People & is a list of rate payers assenting to a proposal concerning the local water supply. Because this may have been a big issue at the time it seems that the vast majority of ratepayers expressed a vote judging by the number of names listed.

There is also a similar list of individuals in the same paper, but not as comprehensive, who were signatories to a memorial against a proposed loan' for a new town hall. As Nick implied lists like these can prove helpful to researchers trying to trace relatives. Take Roches Terrace as an example.

Below is a list of 'heads of household' as stated in the 1911 census (14 houses)

1   Crosbie   
1   Edward   
2   Lacey   
3   Crosbie   
3   Gaul   
3   Mc Manis   
4   Wilde   
5   Deveraux   
6   Dodd   
6   Whelan   
7   Keane   
8   Dunn   
9   Maher   
10   Breen   
10   Grandin   
11   Cleary   
12   Breen   
12   Frayne   
13   Carty   
14.1   Kensilla   
14.2   Brennan   
14.3   Haughton   

The surnames in bold appear 25 years later in the newspaper article (see below) almost certainly in the same houses judging by the order the names appear, eg. Lacey next to Crosbie and P (Peter) Cleary still living next to the Frayne family.

For some reason it seems that where the ratepayer was a woman her forenames are also stated which is useful for the more common surnames. 

This article provides a snapshot of where families lived in Wexford Town at a key point between the 1911 census and recent memory. (It should prove particularly useful for the less common surnames). I aim in time to transcribe all the names in the article by surname. 

Where there is a street topic already in existence (eg. Castle Hill St) and I think it may be of interest I'll try & post a copy of the street residents from the article itself - similar to the one attached.

Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Monday 09 August 10 09:08 BST (UK)
Excellent post.
A few points of note on Roche's Terrace as it is my maternal ancestral street.
The names do not correspond to the numbering of the houses - at least in the 1960s when many were still occupied by the same people.
The Crosbies noted were related to Paddy Crosbie of "School Around the Corner" fame.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Monday 09 August 10 09:10 BST (UK)
P Wilde was relative of a murder victim of a few decades earlier
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Post by: shorts on Thursday 12 August 10 14:06 BST (UK)
On the subject of Roches Terrace I was randomly flicking through Thoms yearbook for 1931 yesterday and found the following entry in the Wexford section. Under a list of the 27 members of the Wexford Co Council was 7 members representing Wexford Town. Amongst them was:

James Gaul: 7 Roches Terrace

(The James Gaul living in the street in the 1911 census was a sailor so it's probably not the same person) 
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Thursday 12 August 10 22:20 BST (UK)
Some Confraternity prefects in early 1900s. Many gentlemen of Wexford. Is yours here?
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Post by: shellback on Friday 13 August 10 08:26 BST (UK)
Great find Nickr . At least two of them, Robert Hanton and Matthew Harpur, were well known in Wexford business circles. I also think it's safe to say that John Rutledge, both by appearance and his ,unusual for Wexford, name is the ancestor of all the Wexford town Rutledges . I'm sure the others were well known at the time as well but just who they were escapes me at the moment. Great work.
Title: Re: James Gaul.
Post by: shellback on Friday 13 August 10 08:34 BST (UK)
I think the James Gaul of Roche's Terrace you mentioned would afterwards move to Carrigeen St.. He was for years a member of Wexford Corporation ,serving as Alderman and  I think, Mayor . For years his house at Carrigeen served as some kind of office giving assistance to people in need .Not sure if it was some form of dole office or not. He came from a seafaring family and I think it likely he was the sailor in the 1911 census.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shellback on Saturday 14 August 10 10:54 BST (UK)
Just checked both the James Gaul on the Terrace and the one in Carrigeen are the same person.
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Post by: shorts on Saturday 14 August 10 14:03 BST (UK)
One further reference to Roches Terrace.

Are the people in this archive newsreel film from 1920 marching past Roches Terrace?

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=20398
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Sunday 15 August 10 19:17 BST (UK)
That url is fantastic - everyone interested in Wexford needs to check it out - Eisenhower vist, Our Ladys Island, football match can be accessed by typing wexford in search.
Thanks a million.
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Post by: nickr90 on Sunday 15 August 10 19:23 BST (UK)
Here are some prefects in the Confraternity
I think I have some more. I will check and post.
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Post by: shellback on Monday 16 August 10 11:54 BST (UK)
Wow, I think that John Leary is my grandfather!!. Never knew he was a confraternity man.  Will have to read his obit for confirmation. Kingsberry is an ancestor of our former Mayor and present Labour Councillor  George Lawlor
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Post by: shellback on Monday 16 August 10 14:24 BST (UK)
Great find Shorts!. The first clip appears to be in John's St. near John's Gate St. most of the others are definitely Roche's Terrace, apart from the last ones taken in Redmond Square near the railway station. The men with plumes in their hats and in uniform are members of the Irish National Foresters ,still in existence ,here in Wexford anyway.
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Post by: shellback on Monday 16 August 10 15:42 BST (UK)
Thanks Nickr .That was my grandfather all right. The first decent photo i have seen of him.
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Post by: shorts on Saturday 21 August 10 01:13 BST (UK)
Some old footage (1902) of Wexford Town residents in the Bullring which may be of interest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CyaqZKm4fc&feature=related
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shellback on Saturday 21 August 10 03:00 BST (UK)
Nice one shorts!. I've seen it before.'Tis said that the old lady selling the fish is Nellie Tumbleton. The policeman is RIC Sargent Collopy , grandfather of an old friend of mine. There appears to be a structure right where the'98 statue now stands. Could this be the fountain that gave the Bullring it's old name of Fountain Square? and not the little ornate drinking fountain on the wall, also clearly seen
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Saturday 21 August 10 12:51 BST (UK)
In the 1901 census (9 months prior to the date of the film) there is an Ellen Tumbleton (General dealer aged 60) living in Trimmers Lane West and a Michael Collopy (Constable RIC aged 31) living in Clifford Street.

My Wexford Town ancestors (Dalton's & Floods) were living in Distillary Rd and King St at this time. Wouldn't it be great to know the names of all the other people in the footage.
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Post by: nickr90 on Saturday 21 August 10 15:53 BST (UK)
Shellback am I looking at wrong clip - what structure beside monument?
You sure have great Wexford info - presume you too are a native.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Saturday 21 August 10 15:55 BST (UK)
Shellback am I looking at wrong clip - what structure beside monument?
You sure have great Wexford info - presume you too are a native.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Saturday 21 August 10 16:17 BST (UK)
1859 some of those collecting for the Twin Churches. Hope some of your people are listed.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Saturday 21 August 10 17:24 BST (UK)
Quote from: nickr90 on Saturday 21 August 10 15:55 BST (UK)
Shellback am I looking at wrong clip - what structure beside monument?
You sure have great Wexford info - presume you too are a native.

After 21 seconds of the 1m 35 sec clip the wall fountain appears on the right of the screen.

After 1m 21 secs there appears to be two similar structures in the centre of the bullring - could well be fountains
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shellback on Saturday 21 August 10 21:07 BST (UK)
Yep ,that's the one shorts. Looks like there was a fountain type structure slap bang in the middle of the Bullring.
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Post by: shellback on Saturday 21 August 10 21:12 BST (UK)
On careful examination though, it looks like they could be ornate pillars at the entrance of the market place.
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Post by: shellback on Saturday 21 August 10 21:13 BST (UK)
Nickr .Do you not know what a shellback is ? .Read Sahida's poem re the old shellback.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Sunday 22 August 10 13:58 BST (UK)
Yes they are the pillars alright.
Regarding Shellback I fear that those poems are not among my collection - so the mystery remains.
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Post by: nickr90 on Sunday 22 August 10 14:33 BST (UK)
Here are final Holy Men of the Confraternity - hope they were useful
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Post by: Barbara Eyre on Sunday 12 September 10 17:56 BST (UK)
This is a fantastic thread! Congrats on finding a great-grandfather!

If anyone comes across in the late 1700s, early 1800s:
Ballinvally, Kilnamanagh, Co. Wexford (also Gorey and Kilpatrick areaa)

1) Henry Eyre [b. approx 1760-1770 ... just guessing]

2) John Eyre [b. approx 1790-1800 ... just guessing]; m. Sarah Edwards

3) Phoebe Eyre [b. 1823]
3) George Eyre [b. 1826]
3) Alice Eyre [b. 1832]
3) John Pentire Eyre [b. 1835, d. 1912]; m. Elizabeth Earle
3) Thomas Eyre [b. 1836]; m. Lucy Arnold 1862 Drumcondra; distant cousin has done this branch.
3) William Eyre [b. 1845, d. 1908]; m. Frances Christie 1865; later moved to Co. Kilkenny; my great-great-grandparents.

I do have Henry, John, Thomas, and William mentioned in the 1798 rebellion surrenders claims and also some mention in the Griffith's Valuation.

I am mostly looking for mentions in newspapers, certs, anything of Henry, his son John, and at least the first 4 of John's kids.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Monday 13 September 10 14:39 BST (UK)
Some 1965 Shops & Businesses
Victuallers
Cullimore. T., 19 Main St., North.
Fortune. John, 28 Main St., North.
Furlong & Sons, Bull Ring
Hynes, E. J., 52 Main St. South.
Keane. J., 107 Main St. South.
Kelly. Aidan, 90 Main St. South.
O'Connor, 101-103  Main St., North.
O'Rourke. John, 86 Main St., South.
O'Rourke. M. & Sons. 97 Main St., North.
O'Rourke, Samuel, 113 Main St., South.
Wallpapers & Paints
Doyle & Sons. Commercial Quay
Furlong. M. J.  16 Main St. South.
Joyce's Hardware, 1 Main St., South.
Murphy.    John   & Sons    (Wexford) Ltd.,   9 Selskar St.
Murphy & Roche, 44 Main St., South.
Wholesalers
Hannan.  P. Main St., South.
Walker, W. & Son (Wexford) Ltd., Main St. North.
Wine & Spirit Merchants
Banville. T. 26 Main St., North.
Lambert. J. A., Bull Ring
Stafford.   George   Ltd.   John   St.   (Wholesale)
Walker & Son (Wexford) Ltd.  78 Main St. North.
Wool Merchants
Stafford.   J.  J.  &  Sons  (Wexford) Ltd.  Paul Quay
Woollen Cloth Manufacturers
Fine Wool Fabrics Ltd., Stafford's Pk.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: roches on Monday 28 March 11 18:49 BST (UK)
I have found this site by chance and how glad i am as i notice the name Crosbie is well mentioned.
My name is John Crosbie and my father John Joseph was born in 1901 roches terrace and father was James and mother Ellen, I never got to know my father due to my mother and father splitting up just after i was born in 1955 Birmingham UK, I have visited Wexford a number of times to see where my dad was born on the terrace.
On my first visit there approx 13 years ago i knocked on a door to speak to a lady to find out if she knew of a Crosbie, she told me that at one time the terrace was taken up by a few families of Crosbies and i was shocked to hear of how many people was raised in such a small house.
I was hoping if someone here could help me in getting to know what my family of Crosbies was like and how day to day life was for them, I would be very grateful for all info offered as not knowing about ones family can always be on ones mind in wanting to have knowledge about them?
The picture on my profile is of my dad taken in 1943 when he came to work in Birmingham UK and the picture i have inserted is my granddad James at my grandmother Ellen's graveside.

Many thanks to all
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Tuesday 29 March 11 09:23 BST (UK)
I just saw this post. I am a little busy now but will get back to you at weekend. Crosbies were very prevalent on The Terrace as we called it. Bessie lived with her daughter Mag and Healy family in number 6. Maggie Crosbie was the widow of Martin Bergin in about number 10 when I was young and your headstone refers to number 3. I don't know how much you are aware of Irish entertainment history but Paddy Crosbie of "School Around the Corner" and Martin Crosbie a well known singer were related to the Roches Terrace Crosbies. More later
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Post by: Jack2227 on Tuesday 29 March 11 13:48 BST (UK)
From " Houses of Wexford" (permission granted by  David Rowe & Eithne Scallan)

Ballingly Mill, Ballymitty.
A former resident considers the house to date from at least the 1700's as members of the Crosbie family(who have always been owners)fought and died at the Battle of th Three Rocks in the rebellion of 1798.
The Wexford People of 1919 refers to the marriage of James Crosbie, son of James Crosbie of Ballingly, to Margaret  Hayes, daughter of Laurence of Ferrycarrig.
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Boderan, Ramsgrange, Campile.
In the 1940's it was bought by the Crosbie family who still farm here, having built a new house.
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Clohamon House, Clohamon-formerly Clohamon Park.
The name of E. Limbo Crosbie,a.k.a, "The Buccaneer" and "Potholes Crosbie" is associated with the house.
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Crosbie's Farm House, Foulksmills
Crosbie family for almost four hundred years.
The Crosbie family gravestones at Ardcandrisk near Wexford suggest that the house is four hundred years old. Family history recounts the killing of  two of the Crosbie family in 1798 when they were engaged in "ringing horses", in the yard, and were shot against one of the farm walls during the rebellion.
In the mid-twentieth century the enterprising owners were involved in setting up the Farm Guesthouse Association.
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Glendine House, Arthurstown, also Glandine Cottage.
An uncle of the present owners, Mr Anthony Wallace, held the position of agent for Dunbrody and lived in the house up to the 1940's, after which the Crosbie family succeeded, and later convertered the house for use as  a guesthouse.
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Jack
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Tuesday 29 March 11 15:32 BST (UK)
There is a Patrick Crosbie aged 8 in 1911 son of James 32 and Ellen 31 at 3 Roches Terrace with siblings Margaret James & Bridget. The father is a fitter.
James Gaul a nephew is also listed - he was a sailor.
There are more Crosbies at Number 1 that year parents are Peter & Margaret. Peter 62 is a moulder and his son also called Peter is a fitter. These trades may be associated with Pierces Foundry and the Lockout of 1911
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Post by: Jack2227 on Tuesday 29 March 11 19:21 BST (UK)
For Barbara;
1881 Eng/Wales census;

Eyre Henry; head, married, 74, dealer general produce, Wexford
Eyre Eliza; wife, married, 74,  Tipperary
Eyre Thos; son, single, 26, debt collector clerk, Wexford.
(West Derby Lancashire)
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Jack
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Tuesday 29 March 11 21:00 BST (UK)
Quote from: roches on Monday 28 March 11 18:49 BST (UK)
I have found this site by chance and how glad i am as i notice the name Crosbie is well mentioned.
My name is John Crosbie and my father John Joseph was born in 1901 roches terrace and father was James and mother Ellen, I never got to know my father due to my mother and father splitting up just after i was born in 1955 Birmingham UK, I have visited Wexford a number of times to see where my dad was born on the terrace.
On my first visit there approx 13 years ago i knocked on a door to speak to a lady to find out if she knew of a Crosbie, she told me that at one time the terrace was taken up by a few families of Crosbies and i was shocked to hear of how many people was raised in such a small house.
I was hoping if someone here could help me in getting to know what my family of Crosbies was like and how day to day life was for them, I would be very grateful for all info offered as not knowing about ones family can always be on ones mind in wanting to have knowledge about them?
The picture on my profile is of my dad taken in 1943 when he came to work in Birmingham UK and the picture i have inserted is my granddad James at my grandmother Ellen's graveside.

Many thanks to all

Here is the Rowe St Church parish register entry for the marriage of James & Ellen on 25th Feb 1900. One of the witnesses was a Annie Crosbie of Roches Terrace. Looking at the info on the various 1901 & 1911 censuses Annie is very likely the elder sister of James.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Tuesday 29 March 11 21:31 BST (UK)
Below is a 1901 Rowe St church Baptism register entry for a son of James & Ellen Crosbie (nee Hamilton) but his name is Peter not John Joseph?

In the 1911 census the 3 living children of James & Ellen Crosbie (Patrick, Margaret and James) are stated so Peter must have died young. However there is no John Joseph living with the family?

There is a 10 year old John Crosbie living with with an Auntie in the Faythe in the 1911 census.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: roches on Thursday 31 March 11 12:04 BST (UK)
Silly me i have made an error concerning the date of birth for my dad and obviously that's why he's not on the census, Date of birth is ( 22-may-1911 ) at Roches Terrace, son of James and Ellen Crosbie and Ellen's maiden name was Hamilton, now on his certificate it says only John but i was always told his name was John Joseph? and when later in life he used to be called Jack in Birmingham which i am told was common for John.
So now it seems i have relatives named Hamilton and there seems to be many in the 1911 census but where do i begin to find either names related to me as all this is very confusing to me and would dearly love to meet either if possible, well it is a good reason to have an Irish holiday LOL
I took a look at the Martin and Paddy Crosbie profession and have been playing  it over and over and have the family doing their nut at me, i feel quite proud i have to say having stuff like this being told me.
I very much appreciate all that is being done for me as if not for you fellas i would still be twiddling my thumbs and great thanks for the site.
Seems some of the Crosbies have been naughty over the years Jack2227
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Post by: Sir Crispin Gaylord, Bt. on Sunday 03 April 11 05:58 BST (UK)
Quote from: nickr90 on Sunday 22 August 10 14:33 BST (UK)
Here are final Holy Men of the Confraternity - hope they were useful

Nicky,
   In the final set of photo's, any idea which Patrick Roche and Thomas Hayes are pictured?
Yours, etc.
   Sir Crispin Gaylord, Bt.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Friday 02 September 11 21:29 BST (UK)
Hello John,

I am a daughter of Paddy Crosbie. My great grandfather was Peter Crosbie of 1 Roches Terrace. His oldest son was called James. It is possible that this is the James Crosbie in no. 3 as although I have his birth in 1881 which would make him 30 not 32 as per 1911 census, I have not verified the year with his birth cert!

According to the information that I have. Peter was born in 1851 and was married to Margaret Bolger. They had 8 children James, Martin (my grandfather), Annie, Margaret, Richard, Peter and Elizabeth (but known as Peeney and Bessie and I believe they were twins).

I hope this was helpfull. If you believe we are indeed related and you are looking for further family information let me know..

Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Saturday 03 September 11 09:27 BST (UK)
Further to my last post regarding Crosbie's of Roches Terrace the following may be of help. James Crosbie was a councillor with Wexford Corporation, the following is an extract from a Local Wexford Newspaper. (as Margaret was 60 in 1911 census I would say she died in 1940 - She was reputed to have had a three-octave voice, and used sing in Bride Street Church in Wexford ) My own grandfather is missing from the funeral as he died in 1935 .. My father was always called Harold by the family so I presume he is the grandson that is listed ..

Extract from Local Wexford Newspaper (Undated)

MRS. M. CROSBIE, WEXFORD

The death of Mrs. Margaret Crosbie nee Bolger, Roches Terrace, Wexford occurred Wednesday of last week at the fine age of 89 years.  The deceased lady, widow of the late, Mr. Peter Crosbie, leading tradesman of his time in the town. She was of a very kindly gentle disposition and was greatly esteemed by all who knew her, especially by those in her own neighbourhood where she resided for over 50 years.  She was an exemplary Catholic and during her last illness was attended by Rev N. Cardiff and Rev. P. Doyle R.C.A.  She was mother of Mr. James Crosbie. T. C. with whom and the other members of her family sincere sympathy is felt in their bereavement.  The funeral to St. Ibar’s Cemetery, Crosstown, was very large and representative.  The chief mourners were: James, Michael and Richard (sons); James, John, Michael, Peter, Harold Crosbie, Peter Walsh (grandsons); James Bergin (great-grandson); Tony Crosbie (nephew) Thomas Crosbie, Joseph Walsh and J. Carty (sons in law) Patrick Healey (relative).  Rev. N. Cardiff, C.C., recited the prayers at the graveside. R.I.P.

At a meeting of Wexford Corporation on Monday night, Ald. R. Corish (Mayor) proposed a vote of sympathy with Councillor Crosbie on the death of his mother.  The Mayor said that the late Mrs. Crosbie was widely loved and her sons had contributed to the technical and musical world in and (extract from paper damaged – unreadable)

Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Saturday 03 September 11 12:06 BST (UK)
Thanks that is fantastic. I am still not too sure of the family direct connection. I only knew Bessie as an older woman, bed-ridden I think, living with Mag and Paddy Healy at 6 Roches Terrace. My grandfather lived in number 7.
Tony Crosbie (nephew) was a fire station officer and first driver of Wexford fire engine in the 1930s. I have a few photos of him. Patrick Healy (relative) is probably Paddy.
WOW just noticed Joe Walsh (son in law) my grandfather was Joe Walsh. James Bergin was also from The Terrace - a well known GAA player in his day.
Thanks and would love to know more about what I now believe is a part of the family.
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Post by: Roches Terrace on Saturday 03 September 11 15:05 BST (UK)
I'm glad you found this of interest. In regard to Bessie, she married a Thomas Crosbie which might cause confusion.. James and Michael were singers. Michael competed against Count John McCormack at the ard Fheis. James was chairman of the Labour Party in Wexford, a T.C. and often "stood in" for Nick Corish, Mayor.

My grandfather married Elizabeth Corcoran - He was an employee of Messrs, Pierce and Co. Mill Road Iron Works, Wexford, where he served his time as a fitter before he went to Dublin were he was overseer of permanent Way of Dublin National Tram Co.

He was a well known figure on the Wexford stage, and a member of the famous mirth-making company, Beantown Black Brigade! He had a good tenor voice, with an extremely high range. His brother in law Pat Corcoran, a member of the same troupe, also had unusual musical talent. He had a fine alto voice and a natural aptitude for melodic harmony. Pat was a lino operator of such skill that he was selected as demonstrator for the Intertype Company, and in that capacity he was known in every newspaper office and printing house in Ireland..

Elizabeth (Lilly) Corcoran was born to parents John Corcoran and Catherine Stafford.

It has been the understanding in our family that our great grandfather John Corcoran with his brother William founded the weekly Wexford newspaper “The Free Press” (1923 - 1971 )and some time later there was a row and John left Wexford and moved to Dublin. William went on to make a success of the paper. However when I was talking to the mother of one of my son's  school friends I discovered that we were actually 2nd (I think) cousins as her great grandfather was William. Their family’s understanding however is that William founded the paper alone. I guess we will never know for sure but I do think it gas that 2 brothers have a falling out and completely loose touch, then generations later their respective great great grandsons end up sitting next to each other in school and become friends…

Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Saturday 03 September 11 15:32 BST (UK)
Further to my previous post - source - newspaper clippings ..
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Saturday 03 September 11 15:48 BST (UK)
Thanks
Do you know anything about Joe Walsh - he is listed as son in law but no daughter mentioned.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Saturday 03 September 11 19:26 BST (UK)
Thanks for that picture and information on Tony Crosbie. I note from my own family records that -

Margaret Crosbie was married to Walsh (so I'd say that must be Joe Walsh)

Annie was married twice - 1st to Coles then to Carthy (so that must be J.Carthy)

I have also confirmed that Bessie's daughter Mag married a Healy so that's why she was living with her ..

If Joe Walsh was your grandfather then we are related .. nice to meet you! I have traced the family tree back to Michael Crosbie and Mary Roth who were married on 15th September 1717. I'll post the details shortly ..
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Sunday 04 September 11 16:09 BST (UK)
That would be great.
It is interesting that Patrick Healy was only referred to as a relative in the obit.
I can post (or send) some pics of Tony, Maggie Crosbie (married to martin Bergin I think)
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Sunday 04 September 11 16:35 BST (UK)
I expect describing Patrick Healy as grandaughter's husband might have been considered too much for an obit?
Do you have any other information on Tony Crosbie i.e. who his parents were, if he was Margaret's nephew I imagine he was a son of one of Peter's brothers - Patrick, James, Thomas or Richard?
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Sunday 04 September 11 18:18 BST (UK)
Tony like all firemen lived in Davitt Road. I cannot be sure who his father was but Richard was the most commonly commented upon name that I recall.
As stated earlier one claim to fame was the fact that he drove the first motor fire engine in about 1935.
He was a fore man in Wexford Corporation from 1957 until his death in 1970.
I am attaching a picture of him with some others at Carrig. The date on the picture was 1933.
The vocal ability appears to have come down in our side of the family to Joe's son and daughter Peter and Peggy (both passed away) they usually only sang at family weddings. The Old Bog Road was a particular party piece. My mother Katie was a shier person.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Sunday 04 September 11 22:40 BST (UK)
Quote from: Roches Terrace on Saturday 03 September 11 09:27 BST (UK)
MRS. M. CROSBIE, WEXFORD

The death of Mrs. Margaret Crosbie nee Bolger, Roches Terrace, Wexford occurred Wednesday of last week at the fine age of 89 years.  The deceased lady, widow of the late, Mr. Peter Crosbie, leading tradesman of his time in the town. She was mother of Mr. James Crosbie. T. C. with whom and the other members of her family sincere sympathy is felt in their bereavement. The chief mourners were: James, Michael and Richard (sons); James, John, Michael, Peter, Harold Crosbie, Peter Walsh (grandsons); James Bergin (great-grandson); Tony Crosbie (nephew) Thomas Crosbie, Joseph Walsh and J. Carty (sons in law) Patrick Healey (relative). 

Here's a 1933 parish register entry for the marriage of a John Crosbie from Roches Terrace, father James Crosbie and witness Michael Crosbie.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 10:42 BST (UK)
Great photograph, (lovely glimpse back in time). The musical talent skipped a generation in our family, I have a niece who is a gifted song writer /singer and a nephew who is also a very gifted composer and guitar player.. then of course Daryn Crosbie (grandson of my uncle Martin Crosbie) is the choreographer in the Gaiety ..

With regard to the wedding of John Crosbie, if he was a son of James in number 3 and it was the John refered to by "Roches" maybe he married twice?
Quote from: roches on Thursday 31 March 11 12:04 BST (UK)
Silly me i have made an error concerning the date of birth for my dad and obviously that's why he's not on the census, Date of birth is ( 22-may-1911 ) at Roches Terrace, son of James and Ellen Crosbie and Ellen's maiden name was Hamilton, now on his certificate it says only John but i was always told his name was John Joseph? and when later in life he used to be called Jack in Birmingham which i am told was common for John.
So now it seems i have relatives named Hamilton and there seems to be many in the 1911 census but where do i begin to find either names related to me as all this is very confusing to me and would dearly love to meet either if possible, well it is a good reason to have an Irish holiday LOL
I took a look at the Martin and Paddy Crosbie profession and have been playing it over and over and have the family doing their nut at me, i feel quite proud i have to say having stuff like this being told me.
I very much appreciate all that is being done for me as if not for you fellas i would still be twiddling my thumbs and great thanks for the site.
Seems some of the Crosbies have been naughty over the years Jack2227
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Monday 05 September 11 14:10 BST (UK)
Quote from: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 10:42 BST (UK)
With regard to the wedding of John Crosbie, if he was a son of James in number 3 and it was the John refered to by "Roches" maybe he married twice?

I may be missing something here but "Roches" hasn't mentioned his Mother's name as far as I can see. What makes you thing John Crosbie, son of James Crosbie, may have married twice?
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 14:19 BST (UK)
Your right, I obviously wasn't consentrating so that would be his parents marriage certificate ..
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 14:24 BST (UK)
Quote from: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 14:19 BST (UK)
Your right, I obviously wasn't consentrating so that would be his parents marriage certificate ..

This should help him confirm or refute the family connection ..

____________________________________________________________________________
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 14:40 BST (UK)
Crosbie

     It has been said that our ancestors came from an island off Wexford. The surviving parish registers are available in Microfilm in the National Library of Ireland in Dublin for the period up to 1870 and it may be possible to obtain some information there re: Michael (1700) place of birth, parents etc.  It is possible that he came to Wexford from a parish just North or North West of the town.

     The name must have been changed to CROSBIE sometime after the birth of James (1804). Crosby (like Formby, Whitby and Kirby) was the name of a Norse (Viking) settlement in North West England about 850 a.d.  The Mac an Crosain (MacCrossan) changed their name to the English, Crosbie/Crosby around 1575 - There is much writing about the Crosbies of Kerry.

[
color=Blue]    Michael Crosby it would appear came to Wexford town to work and married a local girl Mary Roth on the 15th September 1717.  She was born on the 27th April 1706, to William Roth and Margaret Hay. ( I expect that there has been an error with regard to wedding date as Mary would have only been 11yrs of age in 1717 – I would deduce from the age of their 1st born John that this should read 1727)

They had 5 sons –
John 1728,
Thomas 1730,
Miles 1732,
William 1734
My Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather James, born on the 20th July, 1736.[/color]

 
James married Anastasia Rossiter

They had 2 daughters and 6 sons.
The eldest, John, was born on the 8th December 1768
followed by Elizabeth 1774,
Anastasia 1776,
Thomas 1781,
James 1782,
Thomas 1793,
Michael 1785,
William 1787
.[/color]
 
John married Mary Downes

Their children included a daughter
Elizabeth 1802
followed by a son, James who was born on the 14th November 1804.
[/color]

  James married Anne Mernagh from Oylgate, Co. Wexford on the 9th November 1844.  Witnesses were Peter Mernagh and John Furlong.  Anne died on the 22nd September 1868 aged 43 years.

They had a daughter Mary born 27th September 1845
and several sons who included Patrick 1847,
Peter 1851 (13th June)
James,
Thomas 1861
Richard 1865.
[/color]

Peter 1851 married Margaret Bolger (89)
Margaret Bolger had a brother, James, who died at 98 years and a sister Anne, who died at 94years.

Their children were
James 1881,
Martin 1882,
Annie,
Margaret,
Michael 1890,
Richard 1892,
Peeney and Bessie (Peter and Elizabeth).
[/color]
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 14:51 BST (UK)
Is your name Crosby
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Monday 05 September 11 18:23 BST (UK)
The island may have been Begerin. It was incorporated into the North Slobs with reclamation in the late 1800s. The parish would be Ardcavan within the current Castlebridge Parish.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Irishdaughter on Sunday 09 October 11 16:25 BST (UK)
My mother was a first cousin of Paddy Crosbie and we share the same great grandmother: Catherine Stafford.

 My mother's maiden name was Murray. My grandmother (Catherine) and Lily Crosbie were sisters!

 I will try and find and upload a wonderful picture of Martin Crosbie aged 5, Catherine, Lily, Nellie and my grandfather John Murray with a horse and cart, looking very grand.






Quote from: Roches Terrace on Friday 02 September 11 21:29 BST (UK)
Hello John,

I am a daughter of Paddy Crosbie. My great grandfather was Peter Crosbie of 1 Roches Terrace. His oldest son was called James. It is possible that this is the James Crosbie in no. 3 as although I have his birth in 1881 which would make him 30 not 32 as per 1911 census, I have not verified the year with his birth cert!

According to the information that I have. Peter was born in 1851 and was married to Margaret Bolger. They had 8 children James, Martin (my grandfather), Annie, Margaret, Richard, Peter and Elizabeth (but known as Peeney and Bessie and I believe they were twins).

I hope this was helpfull. If you believe we are indeed related and you are looking for further family information let me know..


Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Sunday 09 October 11 17:47 BST (UK)
I am told that these are Crosbies but I have no other information.
By the way - Michael Healy son of Paddy Healy and Margaret (Mag Crosbie) of Roches Terrace passed away in rent weeks
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Monday 10 October 11 10:30 BST (UK)
It would be wonderful to see that photo! I have very little information on my great grandmother so naturally I was delighted to see your post. I know the Stafford family were farmers from Rathaspick, Co. Wexford but that is all!
I attach a copy of one of the few photos I have of Catherine Stafford with her husband John Corcoran..
 
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: roches on Thursday 13 October 11 18:03 BST (UK)
Quote from: shorts on Monday 05 September 11 14:10 BST (UK)
Quote from: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 10:42 BST (UK)
With regard to the wedding of John Crosbie, if he was a son of James in number 3 and it was the John refered to by "Roches" maybe he married twice?

I may be missing something here but "Roches" hasn't mentioned his Mother's name as far as I can see. What makes you thing John Crosbie, son of James Crosbie, may have married twice?
His wife Mary Jane Murphy was my stepmother and they both went on to live in Oxford England until my dad died and then Mary Jane returned to live in Wexford, He was not married to my mother
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Thursday 27 October 11 10:29 BST (UK)
Quote from: nickr90 on Sunday 04 September 11 18:18 BST (UK)
Tony like all firemen lived in Davitt Road. I cannot be sure who his father was but Richard was the most commonly commented upon name that I recall.
As stated earlier one claim to fame was the fact that he drove the first motor fire engine in about 1935.
He was a fore man in Wexford Corporation from 1957 until his death in 1970.
I am attaching a picture of him with some others at Carrig. The date on the picture was 1933.
The vocal ability appears to have come down in our side of the family to Joe's son and daughter Peter and Peggy (both passed away) they usually only sang at family weddings. The Old Bog Road was a particular party piece. My mother Katie was a shier person.

On reading over  a chapter in my father's book "Your Dinners Poured Out" I found a reference to Tony and his father, Dick (Richard) -
" My grandmother lived at Number 1 roches Terrace, and that is where I stayed each time. As I mentioned earlier she had been well known in her young days for her extraordinary singing voice. She was now very deaf and every night from her bed in the back room she called out the Rosary to Uncle Dick, Cousin Tony and myself in bed in the front room..."
The same chapter also mentions Jack Crosbie -
" I loved Wexford, where I went catching bees near Wexford with John James, or swimming at Hore Rock with my cousin Jack Crosbie, or crossing the harbour to Ferrybank in Bung Potts' boat."
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Thursday 27 October 11 10:52 BST (UK)
Quote from: Irishdaughter on Sunday 09 October 11 16:25 BST (UK)
My mother was a first cousin of Paddy Crosbie and we share the same great grandmother: Catherine Stafford.

 My mother's maiden name was Murray. My grandmother (Catherine) and Lily Crosbie were sisters!


 I will try and find and upload a wonderful picture of Martin Crosbie aged 5, Catherine, Lily, Nellie and my grandfather John Murray with a horse and cart, looking very grand.


Any luck finding that picture? There is a copy in my father's book but the resolution is very poor so I would love to see your copy!
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Sunday 12 February 12 21:57 GMT (UK)
Quote from: Roches Terrace on Friday 02 September 11 21:29 BST (UK)

I am a daughter of Paddy Crosbie. My great grandfather was Peter Crosbie of 1 Roches Terrace. His oldest son was called James. It is possible that this is the James Crosbie in no. 3 as although I have his birth in 1881 which would make him 30 not 32 as per 1911 census, I have not verified the year with his birth cert!

According to the information that I have. Peter was born in 1851 and was married to Margaret Bolger. They had 8 children James, Martin (my grandfather), Annie, Margaret, Richard, Peter and Elizabeth (but known as Peeney and Bessie and I believe they were twins).


Peter and Elizabeth were not twins.

Peter Crosbie was born on 20/11/1883 and Elizabeth Crosby (Bessie Crosbie) was born on 22/10/1885 hence both their stated ages on the 1901 & 1911 censuses are correct.

The parish records below indicate that the family lived in Bride Street prior to moving to Roches Terrace.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Sunday 12 February 12 22:16 GMT (UK)
Following on from the above the family had moved into Roches Terrace by the time Michael Crosbie was born on 2nd May 1890 per the Bride St church parish register.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Roches Terrace on Monday 13 February 12 08:57 GMT (UK)
To follow last post - Newspaper notice of Michael Crosbie's death aged 76.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: shorts on Tuesday 06 March 12 19:04 GMT (UK)
Quote from: Roches Terrace on Friday 02 September 11 21:29 BST (UK)
Hello John,

I am a daughter of Paddy Crosbie. My great grandfather was Peter Crosbie of 1 Roches Terrace. His oldest son was called James. It is possible that this is the James Crosbie in no. 3 as although I have his birth in 1881 which would make him 30 not 32 as per 1911 census, I have not verified the year with his birth cert!

According to the information that I have. Peter was born in 1851 and was married to Margaret Bolger. They had 8 children James, Martin (my grandfather), Annie, Margaret, Richard, Peter and Elizabeth (but known as Peeney and Bessie and I believe they were twins).

Hi - Michael Crosbie was born on the 4th April 1881 so it's unlikely that James was also born in 1881. In a later post you state Michael's year of birth as 1882 but see baptism record below which confirms it was 1881.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: wexfordjoy on Tuesday 01 May 12 20:19 BST (UK)
Hello I'm a Crosbie too.  My Grandfather was Michael Crosbie from Roaches Terrace and I can see a very strong family resemblance to the two men in the photo.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Jack2227 on Tuesday 01 May 12 21:15 BST (UK)
From- Houses of Wexford (David Rowe & Eithne Scallan)
(permission granted)

Ballingly Mill Ballymitty;
A former resident considers the house to date from the 1700s as members of the Crosbie family (who have always been owners) fought and died in the Battle of the Three Rocks in the Rebellion of 1798.
Family members are buried at Ardcandrisk (farmhouse at Foulkmills)
It is said locally that the ancestors came with Strongbow by boat up the Corock River from Bannow Bay.
This agreeable propertry was always a popular gathering place. An old ballad contains a reference to approaching by boat in fog.."we'll steer her for thelime-kilns and the bark of Gleeson's dog"
The Wexford People of 1919 refers to the marriage of James Crosbie, son of James Crosbie of Ballingly, to Margaret Hayes, daughter of Laurence of Ferrycarrig.
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Jack
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: jleyre on Wednesday 09 May 12 05:12 BST (UK)
Quote from: Barbara Eyre on Sunday 12 September 10 17:56 BST (UK)
This is a fantastic thread! Congrats on finding a great-grandfather!

If anyone comes across in the late 1700s, early 1800s:
Ballinvally, Kilnamanagh, Co. Wexford (also Gorey and Kilpatrick areaa)

1) Henry Eyre [b. approx 1760-1770 ... just guessing]

2) John Eyre [b. approx 1790-1800 ... just guessing]; m. Sarah Edwards

3) Phoebe Eyre [b. 1823]
3) George Eyre [b. 1826]
3) Alice Eyre [b. 1832]
3) John Pentire Eyre [b. 1835, d. 1912]; m. Elizabeth Earle
3) Thomas Eyre [b. 1836]; m. Lucy Arnold 1862 Drumcondra; distant cousin has done this branch.
3) William Eyre [b. 1845, d. 1908]; m. Frances Christie 1865; later moved to Co. Kilkenny; my great-great-grandparents.

I do have Henry, John, Thomas, and William mentioned in the 1798 rebellion surrenders claims and also some mention in the Griffith's Valuation.

I am mostly looking for mentions in newspapers, certs, anything of Henry, his son John, and at least the first 4 of John's kids.


Hi Barbara,
Thomas Eyre & Lucy Arnold are my husband's great-great grandparents.  I was wondering where I can find this information that you posted, for my own verification?  If you would like to see how Thomas & Lucy's line descends, please let me know.  I will send you an Ancestry.com link to my tree.  So glad you shared this info! :)
Sincerely,
Jamie (Cecil) Eyre
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Angela Johnston on Saturday 27 July 13 15:07 BST (UK)
How absolutely fascinating to read the string of posts regarding the Crosbies of Wexford and subsequently Dublin.  I am the Great Granddaughter of Richard Crosbie and Catherine (Katie) Marlow.  Richard was a brother of Peter (who married Margaret Bolger and lived in Roches Terrace).  The cousin Peter who often stayed in Roches Terrace was my Great uncle.  Both Roches Terrace and "The Faythe" are the streets that I remember most as a young child visiting from Belfast - and, of course, the fire station.  Is anyone still interested in this string?  I'm including (hopefully) a photograph for anyone who has a continuing interest and I would love to hear more from Crosbie cousins in Wexford or Dublin.  Picture is: Back L-R Martin, Peter & Josie Crosbie (Sons of Richard and Catherine Marlow), Front: unknown neighbour and Catherine (Katie) Marlow). Angela Johnston
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Murrell on Saturday 07 September 13 21:15 BST (UK)
Fantasic reading what a tread.  ;D
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: The Geneal Geologist on Friday 30 May 14 10:18 BST (UK)
Nickr90 - I note you have LOWNEY interests in Wexford. Do you have any info you are able to share privately? I have researched LOWNEY in detail and the Wexford branch is a close cousinal branch to my wife's. My tree contains what I have been able to glean from newspapers and online records, which is quite a lot (as the family is quite noted in Wexford) but many questions remain. I have tried to contact various family members without success. I will be happy to share my research for the earlier generations back to the early 1800's. Please contact me through the secure online form on my genealogical website - http://creativegraces.net.
Many thanks.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: nickr90 on Saturday 31 May 14 14:52 BST (UK)
Replied on your page
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Rodstewart on Sunday 03 August 14 19:23 BST (UK)
Hi, have been on the roots chat and notice everything about the Crosbie family in Roaches Terrace. I am Peter Crosbie's son, the youngest child of James and Ellen Crosbie, 3 Roaches Terrace, We have the same grandfather. My name is Bruce and my brothers are Shaun and Robin.We live in the Wolverhampton area. Should you wish to get in touch with me I would be happy to hear from you.
Title: cousins
Post by: Rodstewart on Wednesday 06 August 14 18:24 BST (UK)
Hi, thanks for replying. I do not know your phone number else would give you a phone call. I do not want to put my number on the internet but you can find me in phone book under B Crosbie, Wolverhampton.

Look forward to hearing from you.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Scrapple50 on Saturday 23 January 16 02:20 GMT (UK)
Nick
I've been looking for information on Patrick K Murphy who was a Patrol Leader. Not sure what a Patrol Leader was during 1939.  I have a funeral card that listed him living at 9 Selskar St Wexford and he died on 29 November 1939 at the age of 18.  Looking through the chats I saw you listed a John Murphy and sons Ltd at the same address, I assume this was Patricks father.  This is all I could find so far.  I'm not finding anything on the family yet but still searching.  I see there is now a Bike shop at the same address.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Scrapple50 on Sunday 03 April 16 15:35 BST (UK)
I'm trying to find anything on the Murphy family of Selskar st Wexford.  I have a John Murphy and Sons ltd listed.  I also have  a Patrick Murphy of the same address who died in 1939 but this is all I have so far.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: puss in boots on Sunday 21 May 17 17:14 BST (UK)
Re: Wexford people

hi *jack2227

can i ask why you posted regarding henry and eliza eyre wexford to barbara, and do you have any other info as those two are my great great grand parents?  also thomas was not an only child his siblings were..william john eyre and charles a eyre and  a sister georgina maria   later married in liverpool to a mr barfoot
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Peter Crosby on Monday 23 July 18 01:55 BST (UK)
Quote from: Roches Terrace on Monday 05 September 11 14:40 BST (UK)
Crosbie

     It has been said that our ancestors came from an island off Wexford. The surviving parish registers are available in Microfilm in the National Library of Ireland in Dublin for the period up to 1870 and it may be possible to obtain some information there re: Michael (1700) place of birth, parents etc.  It is possible that he came to Wexford from a parish just North or North West of the town.

     The name must have been changed to CROSBIE sometime after the birth of James (1804). Crosby (like Formby, Whitby and Kirby) was the name of a Norse (Viking) settlement in North West England about 850 a.d.  The Mac an Crosain (MacCrossan) changed their name to the English, Crosbie/Crosby around 1575 - There is much writing about the Crosbies of Kerry.

[
color=Blue]    Michael Crosby it would appear came to Wexford town to work and married a local girl Mary Roth on the 15th September 1717.  She was born on the 27th April 1706, to William Roth and Margaret Hay. ( I expect that there has been an error with regard to wedding date as Mary would have only been 11yrs of age in 1717 – I would deduce from the age of their 1st born John that this should read 1727)

They had 5 sons –
John 1728,
Thomas 1730,
Miles 1732,
William 1734
My Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather James, born on the 20th July, 1736.[/color]

 
James married Anastasia Rossiter

They had 2 daughters and 6 sons.
The eldest, John, was born on the 8th December 1768
followed by Elizabeth 1774,
Anastasia 1776,
Thomas 1781,
James 1782,
Thomas 1793,
Michael 1785,
William 1787
.[/color]
 
John married Mary Downes

Their children included a daughter
Elizabeth 1802
followed by a son, James who was born on the 14th November 1804.
[/color]

  James married Anne Mernagh from Oylgate, Co. Wexford on the 9th November 1844.  Witnesses were Peter Mernagh and John Furlong.  Anne died on the 22nd September 1868 aged 43 years.

They had a daughter Mary born 27th September 1845
and several sons who included Patrick 1847,
Peter 1851 (13th June)
James,
Thomas 1861
Richard 1865.
[/color]

Peter 1851 married Margaret Bolger (89)
Margaret Bolger had a brother, James, who died at 98 years and a sister Anne, who died at 94years.

Their children were
James 1881,
Martin 1882,
Annie,
Margaret,
Michael 1890,
Richard 1892,
Peeney and Bessie (Peter and Elizabeth).
[/color]

I been researching the Crosby's for the last 40 years. My 3rd great grandfather Thomas Crosby was born in Co Wexford and it has been said that he was born in Bunclody, Newtownberry, Co Wexford in 1806. He moved to the States (Burlington, Vermont) in 1851 with his seven children. His death record says his parents names were Michael Crosby and Bridget McKenzie. I assume they were from Wexford and my best guess is that they are descendants from Michael Crosby and Mary Rath who were married in Wexford town 15 Sep 1728 according to the parish records. Any other thoughts that could be a connection?
Peter Crosby
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Peter Crosby on Monday 23 July 18 13:08 BST (UK)
Another thought, I believe the name of the wife of James Crosby was Anastatia Bofseter as there were other Bofseter's in the same record book at that time.
Peter Crosby
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: mtabbut on Tuesday 31 July 18 00:01 BST (UK)
Quote from: Peter Crosby on Monday 23 July 18 13:08 BST (UK)
Another thought, I believe the name of the wife of James Crosby was Anastatia Bofseter as there were other Bofseter's in the same record book at that time.
Peter Crosby


Just a thought on Anastasia.  Sorry if someone has already mentioned this.  Her last name of Bofseter could perhaps be Rosseter/Rossiter.  I've looked at so many Rossiter records in Wexford over the past year and sometimes the name looks like Bofseter.  I remember that this is how  "ss" was sometimes written in the old days.  "f" can be "s", and "B" and "R" sometimes look alike in old fashioned cursive. 
Maureen
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Peter Crosby on Thursday 02 August 18 20:22 BST (UK)
I do believe you are correct Rossiter seems to be correct.

I also believe that Thomas Crosby (abt 1670-1729) was the father of Michael Crosby who had married Mary Rath. There is a 1729 Will that was settled in Wexford also a baptismal record for a Christopher Crosby. Father listed Thomas Crosby and Mother listed Elizabeth Redmond, dated September 20, 1700 from the Wexford Parish. With a Thomas in every generation this must be the patriarch.

Peter Crosby
Title: Re: Wexford People
Post by: Jo Mitchell on Thursday 19 September 19 10:53 BST (UK)
Quote from: Roches Terrace on Monday 10 October 11 10:30 BST (UK)
It would be wonderful to see that photo! I have very little information on my great grandmother so naturally I was delighted to see your post. I know the Stafford family were farmers from Rathaspick,
Co. Wexford but that is all!
I attach a copy of one of the few photos I have of Catherine Stafford with her husband John Corcoran..

I know this conversation was a long time ago, but I would love to talk to anyone with Stafford connections to Rathaspick, especially those from the townland of that name. I believe that Peter Stafford and Mary Whitty who lived in the townland and baptised children in Piercetown Parish between 1815 and 1835 could well have been my 3xgreat-grandparents