Cemetery: Donnybrook Cemetery - Sketches of Booterstown And
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DONNYBROOK GRAVEYARD
From A Book Called "Brief Sketches Of The Parishes Of
Booterstown And Donnybrook By Rev. Beaver H. Blacker. 1874".
Hereunder lyeth the body of Thomas JORDAN, son of Richard
JORDAN and Katerin [illegible], who died the 15th of
October, 1629." [The remainder illegible.]
Hereunder lyeth the body of William NALLY, of [illegible],
in the county of Dublin, Gent. who departed this life
October 7th, 1669." [Mr. D'Alton mentions him as William
MALLY, of Roebuck. His descendant, Leonard Mac Nally, was
here interred 8th June, 1820.
Hereunder lieth y e body of Michael WILLS, and his son and
daughter, Michael and Sara WILLIS, who departed this life in
ye yeare of our Lord 1675; and his wife, Joanna WILLIS, who
deceased this life ye 18th of Dec, 1713. Mary WILLIS, late
wife of Isaac WILLIS, died March ye 16th, Anno Dom. 1732,
aged ?6 years. Captain Isaac WILLIS departed the first day
of June, 1753, aged 86 years.
Richard GAUZIER's burying-place, who deceased in ye year
1680. Here allsoe lieth the body of Grace Ferman, late wife
to Captn Robert GAUSZER, of Ringsend, who departed this life
the 10th day of June, 1723, in the 46th year of her age."
Here lieth the body of Ellen HALL, wife of Wm HALL, of
Coldblow [near Donny brook], who died Oct. 1708. Also the
body of said Wm HALL, who died Apri1 , 1711 . Also the body
of Cath. HALL, wife of Thos HALL, died Mar. 1735. Also the
body of said Thos HALL, son of said Wm and Ellen, and
husband of said Cath. died 1744. Also the body of Sarah LAMB
wife of Jas LAMB and daughter of said Thos and Cath.
HALL,died Oct. 1751. Also the body of Jane Dunn, wife of
Christ. Dunn, and daughter of said Thos and Cath. HALL, died
Apri1. 1764. Also the body of Cath. MONTGOMERY, daughter of
Christ. and Jane DUNN, and wife of Rich. Montgomery, of
Dublin, died Jan. 1769. Also the body of Jane AUDOUIN,
daughter of said Jas and Sarah LAMB and wife of Jane
Audouin, died Nov. 1771. Also the body of Jas LAMB died
April, 1780. Also the body of HALL LAMB son of said Jas and
Sarah LAMB died Sep. 1801, aged 52 years . Here also lie
interred the remains of the late Mrs. Jane Audouin LAMB,
daughter of the above- named Richard and Catherine
MONTGOMERY, and wife of George AUDOUIN LAMB of Easthill, in
the county of Wicklow, Esqr. She died the 2nd day of June,
1824, in the 60th year of her
Here lyeth the body of Ellis WELCH, who departed this life
the 2nd day of November, 1708.
Here lies the body of Mr. Simon JOHNSTON, of Buterstown, who
departed this life May 1st, 1716, aged 67 years. Also the
body of his grandson, Robert WARREN.[Buried, John, son to
William and Moonday WARREN, 10th January, 1726. Donnybrook
Parish Register.
This stone and burial-place belongeth to Mr. Thos.
WILKINSON, of Castle-street, in the city of Dublin, and to
his posterity. Here lieth the body of his grandfather,
George WILKINSON, who first erected this stone, A.D. 1729.
Also the remains of his father, Thos WILKINSON, who departed
this life A.D. 1792, and five of his children who died
young.
Here lyeth the body of Mr. Matthew JOHNSON, who departed
this life the 24th day of January, 1732, in the 56th year of
his age ; and four of his children. Also his eldest daughter
Elinor, who died July ye 14th, 1736, aged 33 years. Here
also lyeth the body of Elizabeth Johnson, wife to the above
Matthew JOHNSON, who departed this life October ye 17th,
1745, aged 67 years. And also Jane KING, daughter of ye
above Matt. JOHNSON, who departed this Life Dec. 22nd ,
1761, aged 52 years.
Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary LLOYD [or 'FLOYD'], wife of
Mr. Evan LLOYD, who departed this life the 15th of August,
1746. Here lies the body of Mrs. Elinor Lloyd, wife of
Mr.Griffith LLOYD [son of the above-named Evan, baptized 7th
February, 1729], with 3 of her children. She departed this
life the 25th of August, 1765. Here also lies the body of
Mr. Evan LLOYD, who departed this life the 29th of
September, 1765, in the 64th year of his age.
This stone and burial-place belongeth to Mr. Edward LANGFORD
and his posterity. Underneath is interred the remains of the
above-named Edward, who departed this life the 9th of March,
1747, in the 68th year of his age. This stone was purchased
by Elinor LANGFORD, his wife."
Here lyeth the body of Mr. Robert BILLING, who departed this
life the 29th of Sep. Anno Domini 1755, aged 58 years. Here
lyeth the body of Mrs. Mary BILLING, wife of the above
Robert, who departed this life the 7th of Nov. Anno Domini
1759, aged 52 years.
This stone was erected by Mrs. Catherine DALY, in memory of
her husband, Maurice DALY, who departed this life 18th of
April, 1756, aged 54. Here lieth the above Catherine DALY,
who departed this life Feb.6th, 1780, aged 65 years.
Here lyeth the body of Major John PLUKENETT [of Donnybrook],
who departed this life the first day of January,1758, aged
66. Arthur Richards NEVILLE [of York- street, Dublin], died
April 14th, 1828, aged 74 years. He was through life in
truth that noblest work of God, an honest man. Died October
the 4th, 1833, aged 75 years, Charity, wife of A. R.
NEVILLE." [Many members of this family are here interred.]
Near this place are deposited the remains of the Right Hon.
James TYNTE of Dunlavan, in the county of Wicklow], and
Rob.TYNTE buried 25th June, 1760, Esquires. Grandfather and
father of Sir James Stratford TYNTE, Bart.13th November,
1785. Also the remains of James TYNTE 12th April, 1758, his
son, and Martha 11th March, 1760,his daughter. The remainder
of the inscription, which appears to have been of
considerable length, is illegible.
Buried at Donnybrook, Miss Martha TENT?, 13th October, 1786.
(Visitation-return, Consist. Court, Dublin) ; and Sir James
STRATFORD TYNTE'S mother, Lady Elizabeth TENT, 15th June,
1816." (Donnybrook Parish Register.) She was second daughter
of John, first Earl of Aldborough. Sir James m. his first
cousin, Hannah, third daughter of Morley SAUNDERS, Esq., of
Saunders's Grove, in the county of Wicklow, and left two
daughters, who s. him in his property, the title becoming
extinct.
This stone and burial-place belongeth to Mr. Geo. SIMPSON,
of Donnybrook, and his posterity, 1759. Here lyeth ten of
his children. Here lyeth the body of the above Mr. Geo.
SIMPSON, who departed this life the 27th of October, 1760,
in the 58th year of his age.
Here lieth the remains of Mr. Henry HORE, who departed this
life 5th July, 1773, aged 64 years. In grateful remembrance
of whose virtues this humble tomb is raised by his
son-in-law, Edward JONES. As also three dear children,
William , Elizabeth, and Patience JONES, who died in their
infancy, A.D. 1768.
The Hon. Francis NAPIER, to whom a monument is erected
within the Church." [The Hon. Lieut.- Col. NAPIER, whose
name will appear again, was buried 2nd July, 1780 ; but his
monument is not forthcoming.
This stone was placed here by Colonel Henry Gore SANKEY to
the memory of his father, Edward Sankey, Esq. [Alderman of
Dublin], who died the 17th of March, 1784, aged 72. When
living, an example of every social virtue ; when dying, of
the placid resignation of a well- spent life. And to his
mother, Mary SANKEY, who died the 27th of December, 1787,
aged 73 years. A truly pious Christian, an affectionate and
tender wife, an excellent mother. Also to his aunt,
Elizabeth SANKEY buried 25th October, 1782,who passed a long
life in acts of benevolence and charity, and the exercise of
every Christian virtue.
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Magdalene HORE, who departed
this life the 20th of May, 1786, aged 50 years. This tomb
was erected by her disconsolate husband, Christopher HORE,
of New Market, in the county of Dublin, Esq. in grateful
remembrance of her many amiable perfections, by whom she was
when living beloved and respected, and died sincerely
regretted. Here lyeth the body of the above-named
Christopher HORE, Esq. who departed this life on the 5th day
of April, 1793, aged 80 years. He lived the good Christian,
the sincere friend, and the honest man, and died universally
lamented."
Here lieth the bodies of Henrietta, Susanna, and Charlotte
MOWLDS, with their father and mother ; John MOWLDS,Esq. of
Churchtown, County Dublin, who departed this life the 4th of
March, 1787, aged 43 years and Susanna, his wife, who died
the 19th of Feb. 1788, aged 46 years. This tomb is erected
to their revered and loved memory by their affectionate
daughter, Anne Eliz MOWLDS, 17th Sept. 1819. Also Anne
Elizabeth MOWLDS, departed this life on the 28th April,
1842, aged 78 years. Many members of this family are here
interred.
Here lyes the body of Mrs. Frances VESEY, aged 85 years,
relict of the Rev. George VESEY, of Hollymount, in the
county of Mayo. In memory of the best of mothers this is
erected. Full of days and honour, she lived beloved, and
died lamented, on the 11th of March, 1788. Here lieth also
Jn. VESEY, Esq. 2nd son to Mrs. Vesey, who departed this
life ye 11th of May, 1788, universally and sincerely
regretted, aged 66. Also Letitia Vesey, daughter of the said
John VESEY, who died in 1791. Also William Dyson MARSHALL,
his grandson, who died April 4th, 1799, in the 9th year of
his age. And also Thomas Pelham MARSHALL, aged five months,
who died Nov 5th, 1801.
Here are deposited the remains of Robert MARSHALL,Esq. late
of Upper Fitzwilliam-street, in the city of Dublin. He
departed this life on the 9th day of September, 1825, aged
69 years."
Near this place lyeth the body of the Reverend John FORSTER,
D.D., late Rector of Drumragh, in the diocese of Derry [and
of Killileagh, in the diocese of Down], and formerly a
Senior Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin. He died the 29th
Septem', 1788, aged 84 " (Buried, Mrs. FOSTER, wife of Rev.
Doctor Foster, 24th Aug, 1783.) (Visitation-return, Consist.
Court, Dublin.) Dr. FORSTER's name will appear again.
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Sarah WILDER, who departed this
life Nov. the 21st, 1788, aged 24 years. Here also are
deposited the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Drought, the
mother of Mrs. WILDER, and wife of the Rev. James Drought,
D.D., S.F.T.C.D., who died on 1st May, 1797, aged 47 years.
Richard EUSTACE the younger, Elizabeth Mary EUSTACE, and
Caroline EUSTACE, the grandchildren of Mrs.DROUGHT, died in
infancy. James Drought EUSTACE, her grandson, died 6th
October, 1806, aged 71 [?] years. Helena EUSTACE, her
granddaughter, died on 20th April, 1811, aged 19 years. The
Rev. James DROUGHT died in Bath, in January, 1820, aged 82
years. Mrs. Catherine EUSTACE, the beloved wife of Richard
EUSTACE, of Valetta, Kingstown, Esq. by whom this tomb has
been re-erected as a small tribute of affection for departed
worth, fourth daughter of Doctor and Mrs. E. M. Drought, and
mother of the above named grandchildren, died on 21st April,
1836, aged 63 years. Also Richard EUSTACE, of Valetta, Esq.
the husband of Mrs. Catherine EUSTACE, and grandfather of
the before-mentioned children, who died January 25th, 1838,
in the 70th year of his age.
Also the remains of Susannah ALLEN, otherwise DROUGHT, who
died the 1st Dec. 1815. Christopher Edmond ALLEN, Esq.
Barrister-at-law, who died the 4th Dec 1826. James ALLEN,
Esq. Ralph ALLEN, Esq. their sons, and Eliza Maria Collis,
only daughter of the said Christopher Edmond and Susannah
ALLEN, whom the Lord was pleased to remove, after a long and
protracted illness, on Thursday, the 17th January, 1850,
aged 50 years.
This tomb is erected to the memory of the late James VIGNE,
Esq., of College-green, in the city of Dublin. He died the
15th of December, 1800, aged 55. Here also lie the remains
of Eliza EUSTACE, who died September 26th, 1795, aged 78.
Also the remains of Hardy VIGNE, who died May 23rd, 1776,
aged 2 years. Also Mrs. Eliz Vigne, died Feb, 1802, aged 63.
Mrs. Catherine GAVEN, died Nov. 20th, 1802, aged 30.
Beneath are deposited the remains of Benjamin
HIGGINS,Esq.,who, by indefatigable attention and exemplary
integrity, gained publick and private regard. Above 40 years
Clerk in the House of Commons, and Register and Agent to the
Lying-in Hospital from its institution in 1757, he deceased
the 20th of December, 1795, aged 76. The Trustees of the
Hospital, conscious of his worth, and truly sensible of his
loss, have placed this last testimony of their gratitude and
respect.
Katherine ROBERTS, eldest daughter of John ROBERTS, of Old
Connaught [near Bray], Esq., by Martha, his wife, died May
20th, 1796, aged 27 years. Also Martha, said wife of John
ROBERTS, Esq. , who departed this life 22nd December, 1822,
aged 78 years. Also the bodies of John ROBERTS, Esq., died
the 9th July, 1826, aged 79 years; Mrs. Anne Riall,died the
22nd Feb., 1837, aged 55 years; Miss Jane ROBERTS, died the
21st June, 1839, aged 63 years. Buried, Rob. ROBERTS, Esqr,
8th Jan, 1758. (Donnybrook Parish Register). Many members
of this family are here interred.)
Frances MEDLYCOTT, died 2nd May, 1797, aged 48 years. Also
the body of Susan MEDLYCOTT, who died the 7th day of June,
1816, aged 63 years. And Eliz MEDLYCOTT, died 8th Aug,
1818." "Buried, Mrs. Medlicote, 18th January, 1759; and Jos.
MEDLICOTE, 14th July, 1762. Donnybrook Parish Register.^
To the memory of Elizabeth, wife of J. T. MEDLYCOTT, of
Rocket's Castle, in the county of Waterford, Esq., who
departed this life on the 29th day of December, 1826, aged
62 years. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was
; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.'
Sacred to the memory of Joseph MADDEN, of Donnybrook, who
departed this life the 29th day of November, 1799, in the
54th year of his age. This tombstone was erected by his
disconsolate widow and children, as a monument of their
lasting regret for the loss of a tender and affectionate
husband and father. He lived esteemed, and died lamented, by
a numerous and respectable acquaintance. He uniformly
supported the character of a true Christian, a sincere
friend, a good neighbour, and an honest man. Stranger,
inquire into his deeds, and you will find these the dictates
of simple, unadorned truth.
This stone was placed here by Mrs. M. MADDEN, to the memory
of her deceased husband, James MADDEN, who departed this
life the 14th day of October, 1806, aged 54 years.
Sacred to the memory of Edw. and Eliz. Ford MADDEN, who
lived and died in the love and fear of God ; the former the
20th Nov. 1830, aged 91 years; the latter the 21st March,
1829, aged 76 years. Here also the remains are laid of their
children, Edward, William, and James, and of their
grandchild, Richard Edward MADDEN. And also of their
grandson, William Forde MADDEN, eldest son of Richard
R.MADDEN, Esq., M.D, by whom this monument was erected, who
perished on the river Shannon, in the discharge of his
duties as a civil engineer, in his 19th year, the 29th of
March, 1848. Thou takest our summer hence ! the flower, the
tone, The music of our being, all in one, Depart with thee.'
"
Many members of this family, descendants of John and Jane
MADDEN, of Enniskerry, and subsequently of Clonskeagh, whose
second son, Joseph, settled in Donnybrook in 1790, and
acquired considerable property in the vicinity, are here
interred.
Sacred to the memory of Jocelyn INGRAM, Esquire, who
departed this life the 13th of April, in the year of our
Lord 1805, in the 23rd year of his age."
Here lie the remains of Mrs. Frances Griz ORMSBY,wife of
Capt. Robert ORMSBY, of the Sligo Militia. She died Aug
19th, 1805, aged 32 years. A pious Christian, an
affectionate wife, a tender mother, and a sincere friend.
Also two of her children, Frances and John, who died
infants.
Stop, stranger, and consider eternity. The Word of God
declares that the blood of Jesus Christ alone, who is God
over all, blessed for ever, cleanses from all sin. Have you
ever considered this. Here lieth the mortal remains of
Thomas KINSLEY, Esq., known as Sheriff KINSLEY, who departed
this life 21st January, 1806. And of Elizabeth, his wife,
who died 15th January, 1810. Jesus, thy blood and
righteousness, My beauty are, my glorious dress, In naming
worlds in these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head.
Underneath are deposited the remains of Mrs. Sarah HOLMES,
who died September 17th, 1806, in the 28th year of her age.
As a tribute of affection, and in memory of her numerous
virtues as a wife, a mother, and a friend, this monument was
erected by her disconsolate husband, John HOLMES. Here also
lieth the remains of Miss Jane Marsh, sister- in-law to the
above-named John HOLMES, who dep. 7th Aug, 1815.
Sacred to the memory of John HOLMES, Esq., of Ranelagh, died
18th January, 1840, aged 70 years. And his son, Rev. James
Paul HOLMES, Vicar of Gallen, King's County, died 21st May,
1851, aged 53 years.
Sacred to the memory of Mr. Raymond PORTAVINE, of Ringsend,
baptized 23rd August, 1728, who departed this life June 3rd,
1807, aged 80 years, whose remains are beneath this stone,
Here also lies interred the remains of his wife, Mrs. Mary
PORTAVINE, who departed this life October 11th, 1812, aged
84 years." " Buried, Sarah PORTUVINE, late wife to Peter
PORTUVINE, 26th June, 1737."- Donnybrook Parish Register.
Here lieth the body of Frances Muscham LINDSAY, wife of
Thomas Lindsay, Sen., of Hollymount, in the Co. Mayo, Esq,
who departed this life 26th July, 1808, aged 70 years.
Sacred to the memory of Mary SINNOTT, who died 5th day of
June, A.D. 1811, in the 44th year of her age. She was a most
faithful and affectionate wife, an indulgent and prudent
mother, a sincere and steady friend, religious without
bigotry, and charitable without ostentation. Her
disconsolate and affectionate husband, James SINNOTT, Esq.,
of Leeson St., in the city of Dublin, in testimony of his
gratitude and affection, caused this stone to be erected, as
a small tribute to her superior worth. Likewise here lie the
remains of her first-born child, Mary SINNOTT, who died 20th
Nov. A.D. 1788.
Ann Jane TAYLOR, daughter of Talbot EVAN and Mary WELSH,
died January the 15th, 1812, in the 23rd year of her age.
Her remains, with those of her first child Thomas, who died
an infant January the 23rd, 1805, are placed in the vault
beneath. The hands of a deeply afflicted husband, Thomas
TAYLOR, of Townsend-street, whose affection, originating in
early youth, was matured by time, and abundantly returned,
inscribes this memorial of his children's first and most
severe misfortune, and to him of the early and sad
termination of the fairest scene of true domestic happiness
and mutual faithful love. Venerating her memory, deploring
her loss, and faithfully endeavouring to supply it, he died
March 17th, 1850, aged 71 years, and is placed, as he ever
wished, beside her." Many members of this family are here
interred.
This stone was erected to the memory of Wm ASHLEY, Merchant,
late of Francis-street, in the city of Dublin, as a tribute
of affection, by his widow, Hannah ASHLEY. He departed this
life Dec. the 19th, 1813, aged 78 years. Buried, Mr. Thomas
ASHLEY, 10th July, 1719. Donnybrook Parish Register.
Mrs. Frances BOURNE, died June 27th, 1814.
Beneath this stone are deposited the bodies of Jeremiah
D'OLIER of Collegnes, Booterstown, buried 20th October,
1817, aged 72 years. Jane D'OLIER, his wife, aged 69 years ;
Elizabeth D'OLIER, Eliza D'OLIER, and Emily D'OLIER, their
children."
Underneath is the body of the Reverend Richard RADCLIFF,
eldest son of the Right Honourable John RADCLIFF, and
Betanna, his wife. He died on Sunday, the 4th day of
October, 1818, aged twenty-four years and three months, of
an illness long protracted, but sustained with Christian
resignation. In morals strict, in religion sincere, his
temper was mild, his manners were unassuming. Dutiful and
affectionate to his parents, kind to his relations, and
constant to his friends ; in charity with all men, and to
selfishness a stranger, he was stedfast in the hope of
everlasting happiness, through the merits and mediation of
our Lord and Saviour.
Erected by John Gore SWORDS, Esq., as a small tribute in
remembrance of his dear mother, Mrs. Mary Swords, wife of
the late Thomas SWORDS, of Leeson- street, in the city of
Dublin, Esq., who departed this life the 19th day of March,
1821, in the 75th year of her age. Also John Gore
Swords,Dargle, county of Wicklow, Esq., who departed this
life the 4th of December, 1822, in the 39th year of his age.
And also his beloved nephew, George John Buchanan, who was
snatched away by a premature fate on the 1st of Nov., 1826,
in the 19th year of his age. The cold grave seldom closed on
one whose dawning virtues promised a brighter manhood. Ann
BUCHANAN, sister to the latter, whom Providence called away
at the early age of 15 years, also rests beneath this stone.
Also Cath. BUCHANAN, mother of the above Geo. and Ann, who
departed this life July 16th, 1833, deeply and sincerely
regretted by all who knew her, for in her were united all
the virtues that adorn the female character.
Sacred to the memory of Joseph WRIGHT, Duncairn, Co. Antrim,
and Rutland Square , West, Dublin, Solicitor, who died 1st
June, 1825 ; and of Mary, his beloved wife, who died 19th
March, 1828.
To the memory of Eleanor ARMSTRONG, who departed this life
on the 8th of May, 1826, aged 17 years, daughter of the late
Francis ARMSTRONG, Esq., of Boyle, in the county of
Roscommon.
Abraham MASON : he died June 5th, 1826, aged 60. Isaac, his
son: he died August 25th, 1823, aged 12.
This stone is erected by Jas. A. HEYLAND, of the city of
Dublin, to the memory of his affected brother, Jno.Heyland,
Esq., who departed this life 30th January, 1827, in the 32nd
year of his age.
Here lies the remains of Lieut. William GALWEY, 2nd son of
the Rev. William GALWEY, of Castle Connell, and Lydia, his
wife, who died 16th Nov., 1827, aged 37 years. His soul
rests in Christ. Also his brother, Rich d GALWEY, Esq.,
departed this life 19th Nov. 1838, aged 38 years. Also Jane,
the wife of Richard GALWEY, who departed this life the 14th
Dec. , 1845, aged 37 years.
Rich. W. H. N. TIGHE, third son of William TIGHE, Esq., of
Rossana, in the Co. of Wicklow, born 1746, died 1828.
William G. TIGHE, Clerk, fourth son of Rich. W. H. N. TIGHE,
born 1801, died September 1828. Lucy, the wife of Edward
TIGHE, Esq., of Lower Leeson Street, Dublin, daughter of
Rich. Newton KING, Esq. , died 6th January,1860.
Sacred to the memory of Thomas, the fourth son of Surgeon
Abraham COLLES, of Stephen's-green, Dublin, and Donnybrook
Cottage, Stillorgan-road, He died 30th March, 1829, aged 12
years.
Sacred to the memory of Richard PALMER, Esquire, whose
mortal remains are interred underneath, who died the 8th of
June, 1829, aged 25 years. Also the mortal remains of his
father, Henry PALMER [of Leeson-street, Dublin], who died
the 21st day of January, 1831, aged 67 years.
Sacred to the memory of Joseph FORSTER, formerly of Forster
Mills, in the county of Wicklow, and late of the city of
Dublin, who died 28th Dec., 1830, aged 52 years. Here also
lie the remains of Harriet Forster, wife of the above
Joseph, who died the 6th March, 1835, aged 50 years.
To the memory of William SEARIGHT [of Sydney-avenue,
Booterstown], died 6th June, 1834, aged 55 years. [Also four
of his children who died young.]
In memory of John MORE, Esqr, late of Glasgow, who died 21st
Dec., 1839, aged 80 years; and of Helen HUNTER, his wife,
who died 6th Oct. 1834, aged 69 years. Also of Anne More,
their daughter, who died 13th Nov., 1834, aged 43 years ;
and Geo. F. DOUGLAS, their grandson, who died 8th Aug, 1832,
aged 3 years.
Here lieth the remains of Anne, the wife of William POWER,
of Serpentine-avenue [Sandymount], who died 8th of February,
1836, [aged 59 years].
Sacred to the memory of Frances M. SAMPEYO, who departed
this life on the 9th January, 1848, aged 16 years. This
stone was erected by her affectionate relative, Alex. T.
SAMPEYO, Barns, Surrey, as a mark of his affection.
Erected by Mrs. Anna Maria SIMPSON, in memory of her beloved
and affectionate husband, David Augustine SIMPSON, M.D.,
late of Wellington-road, Co. Dublin, who departed this life
13th Sept., 1852, in his 33rd year.
To the memory of HARRIETTE, the beloved wife of the Rev.
James GWYNN, who died June 5th, 1855, in her 26th year.
(Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord)
Here lyes the body of Mr. Anthony MAYNARD, who departed this
life the 6th of Oct., 1703, in the 76th year of his age.
Here lyeth the body of John ARCHDEACON, who departed this
life the 27th of May, in the yeare of our Lord 1706. Patrick
ARCHDEACON, his father, caused this stone to be set here
" Here lies the body of Thos. MOTLEY, of Ringsend,
shipwright, who died 2nd July, 1722, aged 60. Also the body
of Elizabeth, wife to the above, who died 5th August, 1747,
aged 83. As also the body of James MOTLEY, son of James
Motley, who died 31st May, 1752, aged 10. Here also lieth
the body of James MOTLEY, of George's Quay Dublin],Merch.,
who died 29th August, 1768, aged 63. This stone was erected
by his wife, Elizabeth MOTLEY. JOHN MOTLEY WAS CHURCHWARDEN
OF DONNY BROOK IN 1737.]
Here lyeth the body of Elizabeth QUINN, wife of John QUINN,
who departed this life the 4th day of December, 1722. Also 4
of her children."
Here lyeth the bodies of Mr. Wm. HURST and Ellen, his wife;
he died April 27th, 1725, aged 74 years; she died August
28th, 1728, aged 64 years. Also the bodies of ten children
of Mr. Wm. HURST, Merch., son of the above-named Wm. & Ellen
HURST. The last of said children, named Wm., the only son,
died Nov., 6th, 1753, aged 5 years. Also the body of Ellen
Gillmer, wife of James Gillmer, daughter of the above Wm.
HURST, Merch., she died August, 1757, aged 27 years. Also
the body of Ellen HURST, wife of Wm. HURST, mother of the
above-named Ellen; she died March 23rd, 1758, aged 58 years.
Also the body of James GILLMER, husband of the above-named
Ellen ; he died March 28th, 1758, aged 25 years. Also the
body of Mary Gillmer, wife of John Gillmer, Esq., daughter
of the above-named Wm. HURST, Merch., she died July 3rd,
1768, aged 40 years.
Here lieth the body of Mr. Edward LORD, of St.Warbrs Street,
Dublin, Apothecary, who departed this life on Sunday, the
3rd of Novb., 1728, aged 42 years. Also his wife, Lydia
LORD, who departed this life ye 14th Jan 7, 1767, aged 75
years. Also her daughter-in-law, Cassandra LORD, who
departed this life ye 29th October, 1769, aged 39 years.
This stone and burial-place belongeth unto Mrs. Ann BLACK,
alias Bently, of Brabston Street, for her and her posterity.
Here lyeth the body of Mr. Charles BLACK, husband of ye
above-named, who departed this life the 20th day of
February, A.D. 1734, in the 53rd year of his age.
Here lieth the body of Grizzel CARTHER, who departed this
life ye 1st of March, 1740, aged 52 years. Also one daughter
and four grandchildren.
Here lyeth the body of Mr. George ANDERSON, who died the
31st of December, 1742, aged 37 years. [Mr. ANDERSON had
been Churchwarden of Donnybrook in 1734.]
This ground and stone was purchased by Mrs. Mary DONOVAN, in
memory of her beloved husband, Mr. Morgan DONOVAN, who
departed this life ye 14th of March, 1746, aged 52 yrs , and
was interred here. Also two of his children. Here also lyeth
the body of Miss Mary DONOVAN, daughter of the above Mr.
Morgan DONOVAN, who departed this life the 7th of November,
1751, in the 21st year of her age. Here lyeth the body of
Mr. Daniel DONOVAN, Merchant, son of the above Morgan, who
departed this life the 28th of March, 1758, in the 26th year
of his age. Here lyeth the body of Mr. Peter DONOVAN, son of
the above Morgan, who departed this life the 25th of
October, 1759,in the 24th year of his age. Here lyeth the
body of Mrs. Mary DONOVAN, wife of the above Mr. Morgan
DONOVAN, who departed this life the 18th day of July, Anno
Domini 1762, in the 60th year of her age.
Here lieth the body of Arthur CONNOLLY, with two of his
children, who departed this life July the 7th, 1746, aged
40." [Buried, July ye 9, 1746, Mr. CONOLLY."- Parish
Register.]
Here lyeth the body of Mr. John ELIOT, of the parish of
Donnybrook, who departed this life the 19th day of December,
1746, aged 70 years. This stone was erected for him, his
wife, and family.
This stone was erected by Mrs. Honor McCARTY to the memory
of her mother Honor, and sister, Margarett RANSFORD, alias
McCARTY, October, 1747.
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Mary BUTLER, who departed this
life January, 1748, aged 72. Here also lieth the body of
Mrs. Ann TAYLOR, who died the 16th February, 1778, aged 83.
Also John BUTLER, Esq., son to the above Ann, who departed
this life March 3rd, 1783, aged 58. Here are deposited the
remains of Matthew Handcock, who discharged the duties of an
important office under Government in the Castle of Dublin
[Deputy-Muster-Master-General], with zeal and ability, fur a
period of fifty years, and until its abolition. He died the
2nd day of August, 1824, aged 74 years. The remains of his
much loved and deeply lamented widow, Margaret HANDCOCK,
daughter of John BUTLER, Esq., are placed beside his. She
died 20th of March, 1827, aged 66. Their children, in token
of their love, have erected a tablet commemorating the many
virtues of their dear parents, in the parish-church of
Tallaght, county of Dublin, near the family residence of
Sally-park," [in the parish of Rathfarnham. The following is
the inscription on the tablet referred to : " Sacred to the
memory of Matthew HANDCOCK, late of Sally-Park, county of
Dublin, Esquire. He was appointed Deputy-Muster-Master
General to His Majesty's Forces in Ireland in the year 1772
; which employment he held for a period of fifty years, and
until the duties of that Department were transferred to the
English Establishment. His talents and services were justly
estimated and remunerated on the reduction of the office. He
married in the year 1778 Margaret, the daughter of John
BUTLER, Esquire, late First Clerk in the office of the
Secretary for the Civil Department in Ireland, by whom he
had fourteen children. By a judicious and honourable economy
he was enabled to gratify the affectionate and benevolent
disposition of his heart towards his numerous relatives, and
to provide for his immediate family. This tablet was erected
by his widow and children as a memorial of their love.
Deservedly lamented, Margaret, his widow, died 20th March,
1827, aged 66.
Here lyeth ye body of Mr.George GOLDING, of ye city of
Dublin, Decd. April ye 29th, 1749, aged 54. (Buried, George
Golden, 30th April,1749. Parish Register.)
1749. Memento Mori. This burial-place belongs to Jo.
BURROWES, of ye city of Dublin, Chandler, and his posterity.
Here lieth ye body of Wm. BURROWES, father of ye above, and
Marg. BURROWES,daughter illegible. Buried, Mrs. BORROS, 6th
November, 1749.
This stone and burial-place belongs to Walter NUGENT and his
posterity. Here lyeth ye body of Mary SEXTON, who died the
23rd May, 1754, aged 60 years. Here also the body of Richard
SCANLON, who died August 19th, 1754, aged 19 years. Also the
body of Catherine DILLON, who died Feb.1754-5, aged 23
years.
This stone and place of rest belongs to Mr. Thos. MATHEWS,
of Gordon's-lane, Surveyor to the City of Dublin. Here lieth
the remains of Miss Alice MATHEWS, sister to the above-named
Thos. MATHEWS, who departed this life, expecting a better,
which she truly merited, the 18th day of January, 1757, aged
24 years. Here also lieth the remains of Mrs. Susanna
FITZGERALD, who departed this life the 23rd day of November,
1772, aged 72 years. Here likewise lieth the body of Mrs.
Martha MATHEWS, wife to the above-mentioned Thos. MATHEWS,
who departed this life the 2nd day of May, 1782, aged 41
years. The above-named Thomas MATHEWS died the 27th of June,
1782, aged 63 years, and lies buried here."
Here lyeth the body of Thomas THOMAS, late of Saint Kevan's
Port, in the county of Dublin, Gentleman, the kindest
father, a dutifull son, most faithfull and tender husband,
best of masters, a sincere friend and cheerfull companion,
an industrious honest man, a real Christian, whose many
virtues are justly regretted, and will be ever revered by
his afflicted, gratefull children, friends, and
acquaintances. He departed this life the 13th day of May,
1757, in the sixty-sixth year of his age. [Mr. THOMAS had
been Churchwarden of Donnybrook in 1719.] Here lye also the
bodies of Elinor, his wife, fifteen of their children, and
four of their grandchildren. William THOMAS, his afflicted
son, hath placed this stone in gratefull remembrance of his
dearest father, and hath reserved this burial-place for
himself and his family. 1757." [Buried, Elinor THOMAS, 8th
January,1757, and Thomas THOMAS, 15th May, 1757).
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Ann POWER, wife to Mr. Anthony
POWER, who departed this life the 11th of July,1759. As also
the body of Mrs. Margaret REILY, her sister, wife to Mr.
Michael REILY, who departed this life the 23rd of March,
1766. As also 3 of her children. Here lieth the body of Mr.
Anthony POWER, who departed this life the 8th of February,
1769, in the 71st year of his age. Here also lieth the body
of Mr. Michael REILY, who departed this life the 24th of
April, 1770, in the 61st year of his age. Here lieth the
body of Catherine Brenan, otherwise Reily, wife of Thomas
Brenan, and daughter of said Michael REILY, who died the 7th
September, 1771.
This stone and burial-place belongeth to Philip EMOR,of the
city of Dublin, Merchant, and his posterity. Here lieth the
body of Henry SANDES, Gent., son-in-law to the above Philip
EMOR, who departed this life the 15th July, 1760, in the
36th year of his age. Here also lieth the body of the above
Philip EMOR, who departed this life the 31st March, 1762, in
the 63rd year of his age. Buried, Henry SANDES, 17th July,
1760, and Philip EMOR, 3rd April, 1762.
Here lieth the body of Mr. Michael FIELD, Sycamore Alley,
Dublin, who died the 12th of April, in the year of our Lord
God 1761, aged 59 years. This stone was erected by his wife,
Elizabeth FIELD.
This stone and burial-place belongeth to Mr. John SALT, of
Sir John ROGERSON'S Quay, Dublin, for him and his posterity.
1762. Here lieth eight of his children.
Beneath this stone lieth the body of Mrs. Sarah NANGLE, of
Clarendon street, Dublin, who died the 21st March, A.D.
1767, aged 64 years. Also the body of Mr. George NANGLE,her
husband, who died the 29th of April, A.D. 1773, aged 68
years. Also the body of Eleanor NANGLE, their daughter, who
died the 18th of January, A.D. 1792, aged 53 years. (Buried,
Sarah NANGELL, 24th March, 1767.Parish Register.)
This stone and vault was erected by Capt. Moses WELSH,of the
city of Dublin, for him and his posterity, and in memory of
his wife, Allices WELSH, who departed this life the 8th of
March, 1785, aged 44 years.
Beneath this stone rest the mortal remains of Thomas TAYLOR,
of Upper Baggot Street, Co. Dublin, Esq., who died 17th
March, 1850, aged 71 years. A sincere Christian, kind
husband, fond father, steadfast friend. Here also are
deposited the mortal remains of his wife above recorded.
This simple tribute of affection and regret is placed to the
memory of her beloved parents by their last surviving child,
Jane Anne O'SHAUGHNESSY.
This burial-place belongeth to Mr. Geo. HARKNESS, of 79,
Stephen- street, in the city of Dublin, Jeweller, and his
posterity, A.D.1774.
This ground was purchased by Matt. ROURKE, of Milltown Road,
Merchant. Here lieth the body of his dear wife, Abigail
ROURKE, who departed this life the 5th day of August, 1775.
This stone and burial-place belongeth to Captain Francis
LANGSTON, of the city of Dublin. Here lyeth the body of
Elizabeth LANGSTON, his wife, who departed this life the 7th
day of December, 1776, aged 61 years. [Here follow twelve
lines, which were set down at the desire of her most
affectionate husband.] Here lieth the above-named Capt.
Francis LANGSTON, who departed this life Nov. 21st, 1778,
aged 56 years. He was beloved by all as a sincere friend, a
good companion, and one of the best of husbands. As a small
token of his merit, and in grateful remembrance of him,
these lines were inserted at the instance of Catherine
LANGSTON, his second wife." [Buried, Capt. James LANGSTON,
Nov.23rd, 1778." Visitation-return, Dublin.
This stone is erected by Chas. SWAN, of the city of Dublin,
Gent., in the year 1778. Here lieth the body of his sister,
Elizabeth DWYER, her husband, and child, departed this life
in the year 1775. Here lieth the bodys of two Margarets,
children of the said Chas., one departed this life the 17th
Sept 1st 1778, and the other the 1st day of October, 1780.
Rich. Swan, father of said Chas., aged 68,died 23rd Nov.,
1781. Rich., and Eliz., children of said Charles, 23rd
April, 1781.
This stone was erected by Mrs. Christian SALLERY to the
memory of her beloved husband, Mr. John SALLERY, of the city
of Dublin, Ironmonger, who departed this life April the 5th,
1780, in the 61st year of his age. This stone and burial
place belongeth to Mr. John BENNETT and his posterity. Here
lieth the body of his wife, Mrs.Mary BENNETt, who departed
this life 21st May, 1783, aged 46 years.
Here lyeth the body of Mr. Joseph NASSAU, who departed this
life on the 29th of October, 1783, aged 58 years.
This stone was erected to the memory of Mr. Robert and Mrs.
Honora ROGERS, who were interred near this place, by their
affectionate son, Jona., ROGERS, of Capel-street, in the
city of Dublin, Gent. Here lieth Robt., son of said
Jonathan, who died 6th May, 1785, aged 4 years. Also the
body of Eliza, daughter of the said Jonathan ROGERS, who
died March 12th, 1794, aged 6 years. Underneath lieth the
body of Rebecca, the beloved wife of the above-named
Jonathan ROGERS, who departed this life March the 16th,
1824, in the 75th year of her age. Buried, Jonathan ROGERS,
of Belvedere-place, Dublin, aged 82, 11th November, 1832.
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Alice ARMSTRONG, who departed
this life July the 17th, 1785, aged 27 years.
Here rest in humble trust of a resurrection to glory, the
remains of Mrs. Grace WEST, wife of the Rev. Matthew WEST,
formerly Curate- Assistant of this parish. To those who knew
her, a recital of her worth is most unnecessary, and to
those who knew her not, truth might appear like flattery.
Suffice it, then, to say, that she has left behind her a
justly disconsolate husband. She was taken from him on the
27th day of June, 1786, after an union of near sixteen
years.
Too soon divorced, yet oh ! be calm, my heart, And bless the
dread award that bade us part. Severely kind the stroke
Heav'n's mercy gave, And wounded deep, because it wish'd to
save. Taught now the emptiness of all below, In due humility
myself to know, The worm's frail brother, offspring of the
dust, My bliss a bubble, and a reed my trust. On Thee, great
God, then let this soul depend ; Be Thou the solitary
mourner's Friend ; Thro' life, thro' death, his wand'ring
footsteps guide, And join above whom here Thou didst
divide.'
Also here lyeth the body of the Rev. Matthew WEST, Vicar of
Clane [in the diocese of Kildare], who dept. this life
Sept., the 11th, 1814, in the 66th year of his age. [Buried,
Mrs. Grace WEST, at Donnybrook, 29th June, 1786.
(Visitation-return); and "Buried, Rev.Matthew WEST, 13th
September, 1814" (Parish Register).
Henry FOX. His remains were laid here 20th Sept.,1787. He
lived a faithfull, diligent, and honest servant to the same
master during the last eighteen years of his life, and died
at the age of thirty-six. His goodness, benevolence, and
charity, particularly to the poor of this neighbourhood,
altho' he was not born or bred in Ireland, is the cause why
this stone was erected. Go, do thou likewise."
Here lieth the body of Denis DORAN, late of the city of
Dublin, Esq., who departed this life on the thirtieth day of
January, in the year of our Lord 1788, in the eightieth year
of his age. And also the bodies of Catherine DORAN, his
wife, and Edmund DORAN, his son."
Here lieth the remains of Frances BUTLER, daughter to
Francis BUTLER, and only child of her disconsolate mother,
who died the 12th August, 1788, in the 16th year of her age.
Here lies the body of Mrs. Sarah KEATING, daughter of
Maurice KEATINGE, Esq., of Narraghmore [in the county of
Kildare], who departed this life on the 13th of March, A.D.
1789, in the 63rd year of her age. Her life was devoted to
the offices of charity, the claims of friendship, and the
duties of religion. The humble, yet steadfast hope of a
happy resurrection, which supported her meek spirit through
the anguish of long disease, is the sole remaining
consolation of her most afflicted friends." [Maurice
KEATING, Esq., M.P. for Harristown, died in May, 1777
Exshaw's Magazine, 1777.
This burial-place belongs to Mrs. Margaret ASHWORTH,widow,
by whom this stone was erected to the memory of her eldest
daughter, Sarah ASHWORTH, who lieth here, having departed
this life in the 46th year of her age, the 22nd day of
March, 1790.
Elinor Mac CARTY, widow of the late John MAC CARTY, Esqr,
Barrister- at-law, and daughter of the late Edward EUSTACE,
Esq, of Castlemore, in the county of Catherlough [Carlow],
She departed this life the 7th day of January, A.D. 1792,
aged 65 years.
In memory of Eliza Anne GALWAY, daughter of Wm. Gamble
GALWAY Merchant, of 26, North Anne-street, in the city of
Dublin, and Jane Anne, his wife, died ye 11th of April,
1792.
Here lieth the remains of Mr. William PAINE, late of
Coldblow-lane [now Belmont-avenue], in this parish, who
departed this life the 25th day of September, 1792, in the
78th year of his age. Also Mrs. Judith PAINE, his widow, who
died the 11th Jan.,1795, aged 78 years. Also Mr. Wm. BRADY,
grandson to the above, who departed this life the 8th
October, in the 19th year of his age.
This stone was erected by John PETERS, of 15 Leinster
street, Dublin, as a small tribute of respect to the memory
of his amiable and beloved wife, Mrs. Susanna PETERS, who
departed this life the 21st day of September, 1799, aged 30
years.
This stone was erected by Thomas GERAGHTY, in order to
preserve undisturbed the remains of his father and mother,
Daniel and Anne GERAGHTY, formerly of King's Court, Co.
Cavan, which are here deposited. Anne, his mother, died 6th
Dec. 1800, and his father died 31st July, 1804. Here also
rest the remains of James Geraghty, son of the above-named
Daniel and Anne GERAGHTY, who departed this life Dec.,6th,
1812, aged 38 years. And those of Miss Mary CALLAGHAN, of
Denmark-street [Dublin], grand-daughter of Daniel and Anne
GERAGHTY, who died Sept. 18th, 1815, aged 9 years and 2
months.
This tombstone was erected Feb.1st, 1801. Here lies interred
the bodies of Fergus FOWLER, the elder, James Fowler, and
Rebecca FOWLER, children of the said Fergus Fowler.
Here lieth the body of Mr. Darby KEHOE, late of Dame St.
[Dublin] Silversmith, aged 52 years, departed this life
Dec.,the 22nd, 1801. Also Elizabeth, his wife, departed this
life March the 12th, 1795, aged 40 years. Likewise three of
their infant children, Win. T., John N., and Elizabeth
KEHOE. Also Mr. John KEHOE, aged 19 years, died 10th Oct',
1802.
This tomb is erected to the memory of Mr. George RENCHER, of
Merrion View, in the [parish of Donnybrook, and] county of
Dublin, who departed this life on the 18th March, 1803, in
the 57th year of his age. Here also lieth the body of his
wife, Christiana RENCHER, alias Hawkshaw, who departed this
life the 7th of Sept., in the 39th year of her age.
This burial-ground belongeth to John GOLD, of Baggot-street,
Dublin. Here lies the body of William GOLD, his son, who
departed this life the 12th day of July, in the 16th year of
his age, in life beloved, in death lamented, A.D. 1803. Here
also lieth the body of the said Mr. John GOLD, who departed
this life the 14th day of April. 1824, aged 70. Also the
body of Mrs. Margaret Gold, his wife, who died the 26th of
March, 1827, aged 75." [In Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin,
there is this inscription : - " This vault was erected by
John Gold, of Cullenswood Lodge [in the parish of
Donnybrook], to receive the remains of his father, mother,
and brother, which were removed here from Donny-brook
graveyard ; as also the body of his sister, Mrs. Anne
FOWLER, who died on the 30th day of June, A.D. 1845, aged
61. Here lieth also the body of John GOLD, Esq., who died
29th April, 1855, aged 73. Upright in conduct, faithful in
friendship, sincere in religion, he left to his friends the
remembrance of his kindness, and the example of his virtues.
Desiring to perpetuate after death his gratitude to God, who
had been his guide through life, he bequeathed a large
portion of his wealth for the erection of Zion Church,
Rathgar.
Here lieth the body of Thomas LEAVY, of Leeson-st. in the
city of Dublin, who departed this life the 25th of March,
1805. This stone erected by his father for him and his
posterity.
The burial-ground of John HUGHES, Esq., Charlemont street
[Dublin]. Here lieth the mortal remains of his mother, Anne
HUGHES, who departed this life on the 18th Feb., 1806, aged
80 years. Also his daughter, Susan FAWCETT, wife of Capt.
FAWCETT, Co. Dublin Militia, who departed this life on the
27th Sept., 1806, aged 18 years, and her infant son, John
HUGHES Fawcett. Here lieth the remains of Mrs. Anne HUGHES,
wife of the above-named John HUGHES, who departed this life
the 5th day of March, 1808, aged 51 years.
In this vault is interred the body of Mr. Timothy M'EVOY, of
Townsend St., in the city of Dublin, who departed this life
15th February, 1801, aged 52 years. He lived beloved, and
died regretted. Also the body of his daughter Maria,
departed this life 29th October, 1804, aged 5 years. Also
his grand-daughter, Annette DOHERTY, and the body of her
father, Wm. Izod DOHERTY [of 34, Westmorland-street, Dublin,
who departed this life March 21st,1829, aged 40 years. The
remains of Timothy John M'EVOY, Esq., who departed this life
on the 18th of December, 1829,aged 25 years, are likewise
deposited here with his father's.
Erected by Mary M'Dowall in memory of her husband, Wm.
M'DOWALL, who departed this life the 27th March,1809, aged
62 years.
This stone and burial-place belongeth to John SMYTH. Here
lie the remains of his wife, Elizabeth SMYTH, who departed
this life February 18th, 1810, aged 33 years. Also three of
her children. Here also lieth Thos.SMYTH, her beloved
husband, who departed this life August 11th, 1811, aged 40
years.
This stone and burial-place belongs to Sam NEVILLE, of
Stafford- street, city of Dublin. Here lieth the remains of
his wife, Margaret, who departed this life Nov., 1810, aged
34 years. Also two of his daughters, Frances and Chanty.
Frances died May, 1815, aged 16 years. Charity, March, 1818,
aged 20 years.
Here lie the remains of Katharine ARCHER, eldest daughter of
Clement ARCHER, formerly of [St. Andrew's-street, in] the
city of Dublin,M.D., and State Surgeon. She departed this
life on the 28th of Nov. 1810, aged 36, rejoicing in hope.
Also of Harriet ARCHER, third daughter of the said Clement
ARCHER, who departed this life on the 7th of February, 1823,
aged 46. Also of Jane SCHOALES, third daughter of John
SCHOALES, Esq., and Clementina SCHOALES, otherwise ARCHER,
his wife. She departed this life on the 2nd of March, 1821,
aged 12 years.
The family burial-place of Thomas BELL, M.D. [of
24,York-street, Dublin]. 1810.
Here lies the body of John PIELE, who died 24th March, 1811.
Here lyeth the body of Thomas O'NEIL, late of Donnybrook,
who departed this life the 13th February, 1815, in the 60th
year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of Mercella, wife of Mr. N. KELLY, S.
Great George's Street [Dublin], who died Dec. 22nd,1815,
aged 54.
Here lieth the body of Charles MOORE, Esq., late of
Cullenswood [near Donnybrook], who departed this life July
24th, 1816, aged 64 years. This stone was dedicated by his
affectionate wife, Margaret MOORE.
This stone was erected by Capt. GRANT, of Donnybrook, in
memory of Joseph GREEN, who departed this life the 17th May,
1818, aged 76 years. Also his wife, Hannah GREEN, who
departed this life the 27th of March [? April],1824,aged 80
years." ["Buried, Hannah GREENE, 27th April,1824." {Parish
Register.)
This stone was erected by Mr. Patrick M'DERMOTT, of
Smithfleld, in memory of his beloved father-in-law, Captain
Joseph GRANT, of Donnybrook, who departed this life on the
6th of June, 1828, aged 62 years. Also his wife, Catherine
GRANT, who departed this life on the 1st of Feb. 1810. And 3
of his grandchildren who died young. Also their brother,
Mark M'DERMOTT, who departed this life the 5th of June,
1829, aged 7 years.
This stone was erected by Charles KENNY, of Coldblow Lane
[now Belmont-avenue, Donnybrook], in memory of his daughter,
Mrs. Margaret SMYTH, who departed this life January 4th,
1819, aged 26 years. Also his beloved wife, Mrs. Anne KENNY,
who departed this life May 27th, 1827, aged 61 years.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary LEVINGSTONE, wife of Mr.
Daniel LEVINGSTONE, of Merville [Donnybrook, and
subsequently of Ballsbridge], county of Dublin, who departed
this life on the 26th day of April, 1820, aged 24 years.
[Several members of this family have been here interred.]
This stone was erected by Mr. John SULLIVAN, of Meath
Street, in the city of Dublin, in memory of his beloved
brother, Mr. Richard SULLIVAN, who departed this life the
22nd day of April, A.D. 1821, aged 52 years. Also one of his
children who died young.
Under this stone are laid the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth
CROSTHWAITE of Vergemount, Clonskea, in the parish of
Donnybrook, who departed this life 1st May, 1821. Also those
of her daughter Louisa, who died 7th Sept., 1820,aged 8
years.
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Waller ASHE [of 45, Leeson
street, Dublin], who departed this life on the 4th of March,
1824,aged ninety.
Erected by Andrew CARTAN, of [109] Abbey St. [Dublin],
Merchant, to the memory of his beloved and lamented wife,
Mary CARTAN, who departed this life the 25th August, 1824,
aged 42 years."
This stone is erected by Mrs. Catherine FINLAY, of [44]
Townsend Street, in the city of Dublin, in memory of her
beloved husband, Michael FINLAY [Linendraper], who departed
this life the 22nd Nov., 1824, aged 35 years.
Here are interred the mortal remains of Jane ARCHER, widow
of Capt. Benjamin ARCHER, R.N., who died in Nov.,1824. Also
those of her son, Henry Benjamin ARCHER, Esq.,
Barrister-at-law, who died on the 8th of June, 1830. Also
those of his wife Sophia, daughter of Judge Chamberlain ;
she died on the 21st May, 1860. Also those of their only
child, William Tankerville ARCHER, who died on the 23rd
March; 1868.
This stone was erected by Mr. Wm. MADDEN, of Arran Quay, in
the city of Dublin, in memory of his beloved wife, Mrs.
Ellenor MADDEN, who departed this life 22nd March, 1826,
aged 31 years. Also one of her children."
This stone was erected by John EVANS, of the Black Rock, in
the Co. of Dublin, in memory of his beloved wife, Anne
EVANS, who departed this life 28th of Dec., 1826,aged 25
years.
This stone was erected by Chas BYRNE, of Stephen's Green, in
the city of Dublin, in memory of his beloved wife Sarah, who
departed this life March 20th, 1827, aged 33 years. Also his
father and mother.
This stone was erected by Daniel ASHFORD, Esq., of Simmons
Court, Rock Road [in the parish of Donnybrook], in memory of
his beloved wife Mary, who died the 4th March, 1830, aged 57
years; and also three of their children who died young,
William, Mary, and Richard. Here also is interred his
mother, Mary ASHFORD, who died the 26th August, 1815, aged
81 years. Also his father, William ASHFORD, Esqr, who died
the 17th April, 1824, aged 78 years. [William ASHFORD, the
distinguished landscape painter, who shall be mentioned
again, died at his residence, Sandymount-park, to the last "
the warm devotee of Nature and her handmaid Art."]
The family burial-ground of James and Anne RICE, of
Donnybrook. Erected to the memory of James RORKE, who
departed this life 29th July, 1833, aged 40 years. Also
Robert Wilson RORKE, aged 6 months. Mrs. Mary Anne DAVYS,
the dearly loved and much lamented wife of Mr. George DAVYS,
of No. 6, Drumcondra Road, in the county of Dublin, who
departed this life on the 20th day of July, 1862. By her
sorrowing husband this short tribute of love and respect for
her memory is recorded on this tomb by her erected.
Here lie the children of James WEST. Susanna, Maryanne,
Henry Wm , who died in infancy. Maria Sarah, died Feb.,
1847, aged 14 years. Susanna Frances, died June,1847, aged
10 years. Harriet Sophia, died July, 1847, aged 9 years.
James Robert, died April, 1848, aged 8 years. Also
Brillianna, wife of James WEST, died July 3rd, 1851.
Courteney Clarke, born Oct. 13th, 1845, died 27th April,
1849. John Clarke, born 25th June, 1841, died 17th May,
1862. Elizabeth RAWSON, [born] July 21st, 1848, died 4th
Feb., 1864. Also the above-named James West, born 13th June,
1805, died 6th October, 1868. James WEST, Esq., J. P., of
Shanganagh Grove, Ballybrack, Co. Dublin.
Erected by Mr. Robert THOMPSON, in memory of his beloved and
only daughter, Susan THOMPSON, who departed this life
Saturday, October the 9th, 1858, aged 22 years.
The burial-place of Thomas WILSON, of Donnybrook. Reverend
Thomas Charles WILSON, born 22nd of April, 1833,departed
this life October 3rd, 1862. Alfred WILSON, born the 5th of
September, 1835, departed this life April the 7th,1864, aged
28 years.
The family burying-place of Wm. ROBERTS. In memory of Alan,
his son, who died 12th April, 1863, aged 2 years.
In memory of John KILROY, M.D., who died 4th of January,
1864, aged 44 years.
The family burial-place of Isaac Arthur BERNARD. Erected to
the memory of Isaac Arthur BERNARD, who died 26th November,
1834, aged 35 years. Also his daughter, Henrietta Frances,
died 12th October, 1863, aged three and a half years.
Frances, daughter of John Armstrong GARNETT, M.D.,wife of
Edward Richards Purefoy COLLES, Barrister-at-law, died 30th
June, 1865, aged 67 years.
Elizabeth Mary, daughter of John Armstrong GARNETT, M.D.,
died July 9th, 1867, aged 66 years."
Erected by John and Hannah BLYTH in memory of their beloved
children, Annie Elizabeth Scott BLYTHE, who died Feb.12th,
1867, aged 4 years; James BLYTHE, died August 29th, 1867,
aged 2 yrs 9 months. John Blythe, father of the above
children, died Oct.31st, 1867, in his 33rd year. ' Not lost,
but gone before.' Also Michael CARR, died Feb. 12th, 1868,
aged 51 years.
Erected by Madame BYRNE, Cormeilles-en-Parisis, par
Franconville (Seine and Oise"), France, in memory of her
beloved husband, Edward BYRNE, who died 19th July,1868, in
the 70th year of his age. Here also lieth the remains of his
mother, Maryanne BYRNE, who died 22nd July, 1831, aged 72
years.
Erected by his sorrowing widow in memory of John RADCLIFF,
Esq., [son of the Right Hon. John RADCLIFF, LL.D.,and late
Chairman of the Board of Public Works. Born 5th Nov. 1799.
Died 21st May, 1869.
Sacred to the memory of James ROE, Esq., who departed this
life Jan. 2nd, 1871.
Frederick William TREVOR [of Beechhill, Donny brook],
Collector of H. M. Customs, Dublin, died January 9th, 1871,
aged 66 years.
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth HAYTER, who died 19th
March, 1871, aged 60 years.
Sacred to the memory of Margaret Stunell DICKSON, the
beloved wife of John Dickson, who died 16th June, 1871,aged
57 years.
This stone was erected by Mrs. Dinah GANLY, in memory of her
beloved brother, Mr. Joseph DUFF, who departed this life 4th
August, 1871 aged 58 years.
[Over the grave of Sir James Stratford TYNTE, Bart., there
is a monumental stone, in the shape of an obelisk. " The
body of Sir James Stratford TYNTE, General of the Army of
Volunteers of Ireland, who died the 10th November, 1785, was
here interred with military honors. Near this place are
deposited the remains of the Right Hon. James TYNTE of
Dunlavin, Co, Wicklow, buried 12th April, 1758, and Robert
TYNTE 25th June, 1760,Esquires, grandfather and father of
Sir James Stratford TYNTE. Also the remains of James TYNTE,
his son, and Martha, his daughter. Whist the patriotism of a
Volunteer, and the social virtue of a tender husband,
dutiful child, fond parent, honest man, and loyal subject
are thought estimable, the memory of Sir James TYNTE will be
revered.
This last sad token, O my love, receive, Alas!'tis all your
Hannah now can give.
The parish-register of the time, as already mentioned, is
not forthcoming ; but in one of the visitation-returns from
Donnybrook, Sir James TYNTE's burial is recorded : - "
Buried at Donnybrook, Sir Jas. Tente, 13th Nov, 1785.
Miss Elizabeth ROBERTS, died 9th Feb., 1853, aged 70 yrs.
Mrs. Charlotte Newbury, died 27th June,1855, aged 70. Miss
Martha ROBERTS, died 11th Jan. 1857, aged 77 yrs. Geo. P.
Newbury, died 31st May, 1863, aged 36 years.
This stone was erected by desire of his daughter Elenor, who
died 10th December,1859. Sacred to the memory of Joseph
MADDEN, of Donny- brook, who departed this life 29th Nov,
1799, aged 57 years. He was a tender and affectionate
husband and father, and supported the character of a sincere
friend, a good neighbour, and an honest man. Here also lie
the remains of his wife Elenor. Also John [for many years of
Donnybrook] and Peter [of Simmonscourt], his sons. Also Mary
and her husband, Patrick DILLON. Also Margaret, Mary Anne,
and Eleanor, his daughters.
Ana, eldest daughter of Joseph and Mary WRIGHT, died March
21st, 1869.
Rev John GALWEY, Rector of Clonbeg, Tipperary [and
Prebendary of Cashel], died 10th Nov. 1849, aged 63 years.
Also Lydia E. GALWEY, relict of the late Ven. [William
GALWEY] Archdeacon of Cashel, and mother of the above, died
17th Aug, 1862, aged 95 years. Also Isabella GALWEY,
daughter of the late Archdeacon of Cashel, departed this
life 5th April, 1867, aged 73 years. Blessed are the dead
that die in the Lord.' Also Elizabeth Frances WEBB, sister
of the above Lydia E. GALWEY, who died 20th Sep., 1870, aged
102 years. Archdeacon GALWEY resigned his archdeaconry in
1824, and accepted the benefice of Kilmastulla, in the
diocese of Emly, where he died and was buried.
Sacred to the memory of Edward TIGHE, Esq., who died 27th
June, 1864, aged 67 years. This memorial of affection and
esteem is erected by his mourning wife, Susan Louisa TIGHE.
The broken tombstone over the remains of Dean GRAVES has
been replaced by a new one (1868), with this inscription; -
"Here are deposited the remains of Matilda Jane, wife of
Robert James GRAVES, Esq, M.D., who died Sept 1st, 1825,
aged 19 years : and of Elizabeth Mary, wife of the Very
Rev.Richard GRAVES, D.D., Dean of Ardagh, and Professor of
Divinity in Trinity College, Dublin, who died March 22,
1827, aged 60 years : and of Sarah, second wife of the above
Robert James GRAVES, who died June 16, 1827, aged 26 years :
and of the above Very Revd Richard GRAVES, D.D., Dean of
Ardagh, who died March 31, 1829, aged 65 years : and of
Eliza Drewe Jane GRAVES, only child of the above Robert
James GRAVES, Esq., M.D., by Matilda Jane, his first wife,
who died March 4, 1831, aged 5 years. (Has to be wrong,
Mary)and of John Crosbie GRAVES, Esq. nephew of the above
Very Rev. Richard GRAVES, Dean of Ardagh [and father of the
present Bishop of Limerick], who died January 13, 1835, aged
58 years. Dr. R. J. GRAVES was buried in Mount Jerome
Cemetery, Dublin, where there is a stone with this
inscription : - " Here repose the mortal remains of Robert
James GRAVES, M.D. He was born the 28th March, 1796, and
died 20th March, 1853, aged 56 years. He requested that his
only epitaph should be, that he was the son of the late Revd
Dr. Rich. GRAVES, Professor of Divinity in the University of
Dublin, and that after a painful and protracted illness he
died in the love of God, and in the faith of Jesus Christ.