Bingham Family of Doolough Lodge

[Bob Queensland]

We are seeking a link between my great grandfather Arthur Shaen Bingham (born 1830 and married Maria Savage 1854 in Belmullet??) and his father William Bingham Esq , the illegitimate son of Major Denis Bingham of Bingham Castle. Love to be able to confirm dates and find partners of William and Denis to further develop our family tree whom we believe owned and lived at Doolough Lodge in Geesala.
My grandfather was Robert John Bingham born 16 Jun 1871 Belmullet and my father Robert Roland was born in Sydney in 1922. Robert John had a sister Annie Matilda (born 1875) who we believe married a William Shaw in 1906. Other siblings were Ellen (born 1863), Denis (born 1867) and William (born 1866).
We have death cert for Arthur Shaen (1915) at which time Denis his son was present.We have no information as to resting place of any members of this family link in Ireland.
We intend to plan a visit from Australia to explore my roots some of which have a marked history in Ireland. Thanking you in advance in our quest.

[philipsearching]

Greetings, and a warm welcome to Rootschat.

I don't know if you have seen the NUI Galway website, but there is an interesting page on the Bingham estate which cites several sources at least one of which has a tree:

http://landedestates.nuigalway.ie/LandedEstates/jsp/estate-show.jsp?id=279

Hope this helps
Philip

[philipsearching]

Update:

"Memoirs of the Binghams" by Rose Elizabeth McCalmont (Spottiswoode, London 1911). 
It is viewable on https://archive.org/details/memoirsofbingham00mcca
and Amazon.com are selling reprinted paperback and hardback editions.

Philip

[Bob Queensland]

Hi Phillip
Thank you for your speedy response and input
We have checked both suggested resources
William and Arthur are mentioned ie estates for all and lineage for Maj Denis. Alas no wives named or cemetery site locations suggested.
William was we believe the illegitimate son of Maj Denis. Can't seem to find his birth, death or marriage records or mention of Arthur's birth. He does appear as having lived at Bayview House Ballina and had been present with Maj Denis at court proceedings in Dublin in about 1829ish.
Again much thanks

[heywood]

Hello Bob and welcome.

This might be of help if you do not have access to Find my Past - free access this week 
I just read a newspaper report of an assassination attempt on Arthur 
As you say, a marked history.

https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/  Also has records which may be of use to you. I saw Annie Matilda's marriage I think - or her child's birth so there might be more.
Good luck
Heywood

[heywood]

FindMyPast Irish newspapers has mention of a court case 1843 re the Binghams and a forgery - quite complicated to read. It mentions William - a 'natural son' of Denis.

[Bob Queensland]

Hi Heywood
Thank you for your input
I'll read the newspaper articles tomorrow ... they are interesting
Found the areas you mentioned for Annie Matilda .. now have marriage confirmed and several of their children identified
Late evening over here so I'll retire and continue again tomorrow under a bit of lovely Queensland sunshine
will continue soon
Bob and Marilyn

[Bob Queensland]

  Had some great threads from Scotland member today
Has clarified Arthur Shaen Bingham line but still unable to find firm details on William Bingham his father and Major Denis Bingham's son of Bingham Castle.
Thanks again guys

[Bob Queensland]

Hi forum
PS Has any member any pictures of Bingham Castle inside and outside before the 1920's fire.
Have an interest in where the contents may be displayed ie paintings etc
Thanks once again