James Nugent, died 1798, St Patrick's Day

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I was so impressed with the response I received from the last old grave I posted, I thought I would put this one up, from Castlerickard Cemetery:

ERECTED BY THOs NUGENT
IN MEMORY OF HIS FATHER
JAMES NUGENT WHO DEPtd
THIS LIFE MARCH 17TH 1798
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF HIS MOTHER
MARGERY NUGENT ALIAS BIRD
WHO DEPARTED………..1798
1……YEARS

http://www.enfieldgraveyards.com/Gravestone.aspx?GravestoneID=2433

The grave seems to be eroded or perhaps just covered in lichen, but I was primarily wondering one thing about it: could this man have died in the conflict?

I have heard one source say that about 30,000 died.  I know 60 is sort of an old fellow, but the timing seems about right  Since martial law was declared in May 1797.  Also I have this line: In March 1798 intelligence from informants amongst the United Irish caused the Government to sweep up most of their leadership in raids in Dublin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Rebellion_of_1798

I also note that March 17th is, of course, St. Patrick's Day.  Possibly significant.  Is there any local history, where I could find out what happened in the area?

Another thing I was wondering, is there any chance there is an older transcription of this grave, which provides the whole inscription intact?

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Have added the site in Ireland Resources Section!

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=814564.0

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Hallmark, it is a really great site!  I wish other places would duplicate their efforts.

I have found this reference: But the use of green on St. Patrick's Day began during the 1798 Irish Rebellion, when the clover became a symbol of nationalism and the "wearing of the green" on lapels became regular practice.
http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1972553_1972551_1972489,00.html

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And there is, of course, also this song:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wearing_of_the_Green

I didn't realize it was related to 1798.

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And I forgot that the song has this line: they are hanging men and women for the wearing of the green.

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Nugent manuscripts,  1654-1846.

Subjects:    

    Nugent family
    Ireland > History > Rebellion of 1798

Call Number MS 42,507    View in   Manuscripts Reading Room Special Access    
National Library of Ireland.

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Hallmark, I think I will have to convince someone to go to the national library, or else, even go there myself.

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Descent of Sewell, through Bermingham and Nugent from Ives de Belesme, c.995 and co-heirs to Barony of Delvin, in abeyance, c.995 -- c.1830.

Dublin: National Library of Ireland, Genealogical Office: Ms.174, pp.36

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Hallmark, I think I will have to convince someone to go to the national library, or else, even go there myself.

Email Joe Harte and ask him the cost of getting this emailed to you.  Maybe much cheaper than going there! Last Pedigree I got (Hardcopy via Post) was only €6.00, much cheaper now that they can email them!

Descent of Sewell, through Bermingham and Nugent from Ives de Belesme, c.995 and co-heirs to Barony of Delvin, in abeyance, c.995 -- c.1830.

jharte2'at'nli.ie

Dublin: National Library of Ireland, Genealogical Office: Ms.174, pp.36