County Carlow

Journals of the Memorials of the Dead

The following details have been transcribed from the Journals titled, "Journal for the Memorials of the Dead" which can be found at County Carlow Library, Tullow Street, Carlow, Co Carlow IRELAND.

Kellistown (formerly Cill Osnadha).

‘Here is a large ruined church dedicated to St. Patrick, and Said to have been built by him. It formerly belonged to the Ancient family of Cummins, a name still surviving. There are several of that name interred in the church, whose vaults are still remaing, though there is but one whose inscription is intelligible;

It is as follows’:-

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903 , CARLOW, Page 148.

‘On the north side of the nave’: ―

“Sacred to the Memory of

FREDERICK EYRE TRENCH, A. M.

The Faithful And Beloved Rector of this Parish

For Upwards of Half a Century

And Prebendary of Donoughmore In the Co. of Wicklow

He Died on The 10th of January 1848

In the 79th Year of His age.

In his Character Meekness and Humility

Sincerity And Uprightness Eminently marked

The Christian And the Gentleman.

As He Lived Respected and Died Regretted By

Those amongst Whom He Constantly Resided and

By Whom His Memory Will Long Be Cherished In

The Recollection of His many Acts of Kindness

‘Blessed are The Pure In Heart For They Shall See God.’

This Tablet Was erected

By His affectionate Widow CATHERINE TRENCH.”

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‘To the north-east side in chancel of the ancient Priory, at the arch is a tablet, mounted on cut stone granite base: it bears the following inscription’:-

“Sacred to the Memory of CHATHRN TRENCH relict of the Revd FREDK EYRE TRENCH died 4th Feby 1859 aged 84 years. Also to WM EYRE TRENCH Esqr their Son died May 18th 1861 aged 60 years, then – ‘In death they

were not divided’ – ‘The Voice said, Cry and he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass and the goodliness thereof is as the flowers of the field. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the Word of our God shall stand for Ever.” Isaiah ch. 40, 6 and 8 verse.

Erected by JOHN EYRE TRENCH Esqr of Clonfert House, Co. Galway .”

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[‘There is an iron railing around above-mentioned grave.’

Killistown Parish.

     "Here lies y^e body of THOMAS CANTWELL W^h died 7^th May 1759 aged 69 years With his Wife Also his Dau^ter CATHE^NE RYAN died 4^th July 1775 aged 50 Requiesc^nt in pac^e."

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     "Erected by MICHAEL DOWLING in Memor^y of his Wife CATHERINE DOWLING Alias RAFTER Who dep^d this life 7^th Aug^st 1841 aged 55 years Also his Brother JOHN DOWLING who Dep^d this life Dec^r 23^rd 1850 aged – 6 years."

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     "Erected by the Rev^d EUGENE KELLY in Memory of his Brother JAMES KELLY who dep^d this life May 24^th 1798 aged 22 years Also his Father MICHAEL KELLY dep^d Nov^r 16^th 1822 aged – 8 years Also his Brother THOMAS KELLY dep^d May 21^st 1829 aged 38 years And Also his Mother MARY KELLY dep^d June 20^th 1829 aged 80 years Also his Nephews JAMES KELLY who dep^d this life June 18^th 1841 aged 28 years Also PATRICK KELLY who departed this life July 7^th 1844 aged 20 years Also his Brother WILLIAM KELLY who departed this life March 17^th 1856 aged 77 years. May they rest in peace Amen."

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† Gloria in Excelsis Deo †

     " Here Lieth the Body of DARBY CLOWRY who Departed this life the 6^th day of March 1800 aged 46 years May the Lord have mercy on his soul Amen Also his beloved wife ANNE CLOWRY who departed this life January 31^st 1881 aged 70 years. And Also their Worthy son PATRICK CLOWRY late of Ballintrane who dep^d this life February 2^nd 1849 aged 60 years."

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†  J. G. †

     "Here Lies y^e body of TIMOTHY WINNEFRED LECKY – wh died June 7^th 1772 aged 91 y^rs he Dec – 1775 aged 67 years."

JPMD, Vol V., Issue 1901, 02 , 03, Carlow, Page 308

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     "Here lies y^e body f C . . . . .  . . . . .  DOYLE who de . . . . .  March 17^th.1779 aged . .  y^r Req^ct in pace."

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     "Erected by PATRICK RYAN over THOMAS & CATHERINE RYAN Who died the Dec 14^th 1767 ag^d 7 y^s She Oct 17^th 1777 aged 26  Req^t in pace."

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     "Here lie y^e bodies of THOMAS and MARY NUGENT who died, he Feb 7^th 1770 aged 44 years. She May 1^st– aged 17."

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     "Here lies WILLIAM BYRN^s Wife ROSE who died Aug^st 9^th 1774 ag^d 46 y^rs Lord have mercy on her soul ROSE GASOON."

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     "Erected by WILLIAM BYRN over his Wife WINNEFRID NUGENT, who died April 1^st 1777 aged 41 y^rs  Req in pace."

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     "Here lieth the body of PATRICK HALLIGAN late of Kellystown who dep^d this life Jan^ry 4^th 1814 aged 56 years also the remains of his four sons viz JOHN who died November 15^th 1818 ag^d 21 y^rs MICHAEL who died March 9^th 1827 aged 28 y^rs WILLIAM who died Oct^r 2^nd 1831 aged 28 y^rs and THOMAS who dep^d on the 18^th of April 1832 aged 37 years. Requiescant in pace Amen."

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     "Erected by ELISABETH HUNT in memory of her husband WILLIAM HUNT late of Rathtoe who depd this life March 17^th 1833 aged 68 y^rs Also her Son JOHN who died young  Requiescant in pace Amen ."

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IHS Gloria in Excelsis Deo IHS

     "Erected by ALLICE KING of Kelystown in memory of her beloved husband PAT^K KING who dep^d this life 4^th June 1839 aged 70 years also his Son MICH^L KING who dep^d this life 8^th March 1837 aged 35 years."

JPMD, Vol V., Issue 1901, 02 , 03, CARLOW, Page 309

Killistown Parish.

     "This stone was erected by JAMES KEEFE in memory of his Father THOMAS KEEFE of the Town of Carlow Dep^d this life Feb the 17^th 1793 aged 58 years May he rest in peace.  Amen."

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Gloria in Excelsis Deo

     "Erected by TOMAS LAWLER of Bindenstown in memory of his Daughter ELENOR LAWLER who dep^d this life May the 11^th 1833 aged 21 y^rs."

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     "Here lies the body of JAMES REDMOND who died Oct 11^th 1774 aged 40 y^rs. Lord have mercy on his soul."

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     "Here lies y^e body of CHRISTOPHER DOWDAL died July 4^th 1773 aged 74 y^rs. Lord have mercy on his soul  Amen."

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     "This stone is erected by JAMES HUGHES of Kelleystown in memory of his Son MICHAEL  Here rest the remains of the above nam^d JAMES HUGHES Who dep^d this life August the 29 1817 aged 88 years  Requiescant in pace Amen."

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     "This stone is Erected by MICHAEL CARNEY in memory of his Wife ANN CARNEY alis DARGAN Who Dep^d this life Decemb^r the 2^d 1792 aged 54 years  Lord have mercy on her soul Amen."

JPMD, Vol V., Issue 1901, 02 , 03, CARLOW, Page 310

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“Here lieth the Body of Mr JOHN THORPE Late of Grangeford Who depd this life October the 16th 1819 aged 61 Years. This Tomb is erected by his affectionate Wife As a small tribute of gratitude to the memory of the Best of husbands.”

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“In memory of CHARLES CRONE (Crane?) Eldest Son of HUGH MASSEY Esq of The Lodge Tullow He was born Octbr 9th 1837 and died May 17th 1855 aged 17

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.”

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903 , CARLOW, Page 149.

“Just Known And Lost – This is the resting place of ALICE COURTNEY the beloved child of JAMES and MATILDA SMITH Who died 3rd of April 1857 aged 9 months

“Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of God”

Also of JAMES SMITH, Little Moyle Who died 30th September 1892 aged 84 years So he giveth His beloved sleep.”

Emily KANE SMITH died 8^th July 1930 aged 58 years

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“Sacred to the Memory of Mr WILLIAM O’KELL, late of Kilcool Who departed this life March 29th 1855 aged 44 Years also Miss MARTHA O’KELL who died June 11th 1860 aged 50 years.”

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“In memory of WILLIAM WHITE of Moyle who depd this Life the 25th day of Jany 1840 aged 80 years.”

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“Sacred to the memory of JAMES O’NEILL, late of Rathrush who depd this life April 18th 1821 aged 46 years

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“Here Lyeth ye Body of ANDREW FOLY who dyed ye 29th March 1747 aged 27 years.”

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I. H. S.

“Gloria In Excelsis Deo”

“Here Lieth the Body of OWEN DORAN He depd this life May the 15th 1777 aged 81 yrs also his Father And Mother.”

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903 , CARLOW, Page 150.

“Here Lyes the body of THOS ROSSTRICK deceasd May ye 6th 1738 aged 56  Served as Sergeant in Brigadier Claytons Regiment 30 years.”

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I. H. S.

“Here Lieth the Body of MICHAEL DOYLE late of Fenaugh who departed this life October ye 14th 1792 aged 49 years also two of his children JAMES and MARGARET

Requiescant in Pace Amen.”

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“Gloria In Excelsis Deo”

“Erected by MARGARET NEIL of Moyle in memory of her husband JAMES NEIL who depd this life 18th Novebr 1860 aged 86 years  Requiescant in Pace.”

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903 , CARLOW, Page 150.

I.H.S.

“Gloria In Excelsis Deo

“Erected by ANNE HOLOGAN in Memory of her husband MATT HOLOGAN Late of Rathrush Who depd this life August the 25th 1815 aged 39 years.”

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“Here lyeth the Re (— —) (— —) of SARAH (— —“

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‘The next five monuments are in the Nave of the old Priory’:—

“This stone Erected by EDWARD NOWLAN (— —) Memory of his Wife BRIDGET NOWLAN who Departed this life 16th of April 1700 aged 52 years also two of their children

Lord have mercy on their souls   Amen.”

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I.H.S.

“This stone erected by EDWARD and JAMES NOWLAN of Shrule near Carlow in memory of their Father and Mother also CATHERINE the Beloved and Affectionate wife of JAMES NOWLAN who departed this life the First of March 1785 aged 30 years  She was Sanctified with Every virtue and after a tedious illness was called to receive her reward in a better world  Amen.”

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“Here lieth the body of THOMAS HANLON who departed this life September the 6th 1786 aged 24 years.

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“Here lies the Remains of JOHN HANLON of Laughe and his Wife ALICE HANLON alias KEHOE, the latter Departed this life February 24th 1789 aged 70 years. May they rest in Peace  Amen.”

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“This stone was Erected by Mrs. ANNE KINSELLA of Upper Church Street in the City of Dublin    Baker to the memory of her

Beloved Husband PATRICK KINSELLA

and their child who Departed this life the 27 of Novr 1820 aged 36 years.”

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903 , CARLOW, Page 151.

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(Chalice in relief.)

“Here Lyeth ye Body of ye Revd MR JAS BRET Rectr of Ballin & Ratoe who departd This Life the 19th of Jary 1764 Agd 41 May he Rest in peace Amen also the Body of the Rd J. KELLY DD. PP of Rathoe and Ballon departed this life 5th March 1799 aged 43 years

Requiescat in pace Amen.”

‘In Chancel of Priory, S.E.E. corner; Horizontal stone; Inscription on same from east to west.’

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Gloria in Excelsis Deo.

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“Erected by DENNIS MURPHY of Kellistown in memory of his father THOMAS MURPHY who depd this life the 12 August 1829 aged 66 years also his Brother GERALD MURPHY who depd this life the 5th of January 1841 aged 40yrs also the above named DENIS MURPHY who depd this life the 19th January 1871 aged 74 years and also his Brother Revd THOMAS MURPHY Who depd this life at Wilmington N. Carolina U.S. America 17th August 1863 aged 60 years  Requiescant in pace.”

‘In Chancel of Priory S.E.S. corner; Horizonta; stone; Inscription in same from west to east.’

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“Erected by CONSTANTINE NOLAN in memory of his Father JAMES NOLAN of Carlow formerly Moyle who departed this life the year 1800 aged 53 years Also his Daughter ANNE KELLY alias NOLAN who departed this life the 17th September 1849 aged 28 years Also CONSTANTINE & WINEFRIDE NOLAN his children both of whom died young Here also lieth the remains of his Sister MARY O’SHEA who died July 24 1872 and of his daughter BRIDGET MAGUIRE who died 19 Nov 1874 .”

Note: MOYLE is a townland lying about ½ mile from the cemetery.

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“Beneath this Tomb are Deposited the Remains of Mrs ELEANOR CALLAGHAN of Tullow who depd this life 20th day of April 1778 aged 61 years Her Husband WILLIAM CALLAGHAN depd this life 26th June 1787 aged 86 years. Mrs. ELIZABETH NOWLAN their daughter who depd this

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903, CARLOW, Page 152.

life 15th May 1779 aged 33 years and WILLIAM CALLAGHAN Son to the above named of Tullow who depd this life the 20th Novr 1810 aged 84 years.

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“MICHL ROOKE Erected this stone for his wife & family

Here lieth the body of Joan Rooke alis Welsh, departed this life August ye 16 1760 aged 31 years”.

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“Here Lieth the Body of TIMOTHY ROURKE Decd May ye 7th 1788 aged 37 years – Req in pace Amen.”

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“Here lieth the Body of WALTER ROACH Depd Sep the 2nd 1787 agd 91 years Lord have mercy on his Soul and his grandson WALTER ROACH also his Wife MARY ROACH Depd  June 26th 1798 aged 84 years.”

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“This Stone was Erected by JAMES ROCHE of Ratheraugh in memory of his Wife MARY ROCHE who departed this life on the 21st day of April 1795 aged 38 years Lord have mercy on her Soul.

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This stone is Erected in Memory of DENNIS HEYDON and his Wife WINEFRED HEYDON alias COGHLAN Their children & grand children DENNIS HEYDON Departed April 1800 aged 90 years WINEFRED HEYDON alias COGHLAN Departed March 1786 aged 67 HENRY HEYDON Junr Departed February 1809 aged 22 years May they rest in peace Amen.”

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“Memento Mori. Underneath this Tomb Lieth the Body of  OWEN COUGHLAN of Rathoe who Departed This life the 3d of December 1794 aged 96 yrs and also his Wife MARGARET COUGHLAN who Departed this life the 18th of April 1799 aged 82 years. Also the Body of ROSE WHELAN alias COUGLAN who Departed this life the 14th of September 1793 aged 28 years.  Here also lieth the Body of the late Mr EDWARD COUGHLAN of Rathoe who departed this life the 30th of April 1804 aged 40 years

The Lord have mercy on their Souls Amen.”

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“Memento Mori. This stone was erected by ANDREW KINSELA in memory of his Wife MARY KINSELA Who departed this life 11th Decr 1797 aged 37 years.”

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“Memento Mori. Here lieth the Body of GARRET KINSELLA who departed this life Novr 13th 1801 aged 88 years May the Lord have mercy on his Soul.”

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903, CARLOW, Page 153.

“Underneath this tomb lieth the Remains of TIMOTHY KINSELLA of Ballinunry in this County Who Departed this life the 19th day of Decembr 1800 aged 66 years Also his Wife MARGARET KINSELLA otherwise COUGHLIN who Departed this life the 19 day of January 1801 aged 63 years also their Son JOHN KINSELLA who departed this life on the 4th day of May 1817 aged 43.”

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“Ecce Agnus Dei. Erected by ANDREW KINSELLA of Johnstown in Memory of his Father THOMAS KINSELLA who depd this life 28th May 1860 aged 75 years also his brother PATRICK KINSELLA who died 13th April 1849 aged 17 years And the above ANDREW KINSELLA who depd this life 13th Jany 1861 aged 35 years.”

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[From Mr. C. J. Hobson, New York .]

‘On a hill near the centre of Castletown Demeane in this Parish stands a granite pillar, about twenty feet high and about two and a half in breadth, having a brass plate attached, upon which the following inscription is engraved’:-

“HOC POSUIT SAMUEL FAULKNER ARMIGER MEMORIAE UXORIS, EJUS CATHARNAE QUAE OBIT [sic] SEPTEMBRIS 1786.

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903, CARLOW, Page 154.

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For the original formatting:- refer to the published volumes of the "Journal for the Memorials of the Dead".

Kellystown Parish.

'Of Kellystown, Seward writes thus':―"Here is a large ruined church dedicated to St. Patrick, and said to have been built by him.  It belonged to the ancient family of CUMMINS, a name still surviving and numerous in this part of the country.  There are several of that name interred in the church whose vaults are still remaining, though there is but one whose inscription is intelligible; it is as follows":

"HAC (sic) JACET SUB LAPIDE HUGO MAC CUMMINS, 1603."

"The ruined church does not seem to have been large: people bearing the name of Cummins are not now numerous, and there but few inscriptions of this family.  The Latin epitaph is not correctly given.  The words so far legible run thus":―

"HIC ― JACET DE HVGO MAC CVMVN QUO[N]-DAM DE KELLISTON CUM -----"

"This inscription is in raised Roman capitals, and runs along the margin of the stone, in the way usual in the early part of the seventeenth century.  On the left side the words are completely obliterated; apparently by the feet of people standing on the stone.  The tomb is for the most part worn quite smooth.  An arch of the old church, in perfect preservation, still remains.  A new church was erected, adjacent to the former one, about the year 1807; when we regret to say, that one of those singular structures, the round towers, was pulled down to make way for the belfry.  This act of inexcusable barbarism, much, and justly, annoy Mr. Doyne, the proprietor of the estate.  In the churchyard is a tomb of a Cummins, aged 108, who died 1795. Kellystown lies about five miles east of Carlow.  The ground being here elevated, a considerable prospect is obtained of the surrounding country."

'Mr Brewer tells us that, "the more ancient name of this place Cill-mna-ur-iosal-na-moen,―'the church of the poor mourning Munster women'; an allusion to a sanguinary battle fought here, in or about the year 478, in which the Munster warriors were defeated and slaughtered by those of Leinster.’

Does this refer to the famous Battle of Ballymoon, which place is five miles south of Kellistown?―[ED.]

'Rev. Frederick E. TRENCH, 1796.'

'Rev. James P. GARRETT, rector, 1856.'

About the year 1818, a gift of £600 and a loan of £100 was made for Kellistown Church; the church was finished in 1810.; it is said to have cost £1,205, and to have 33 acres of glebe.―(Shee).

The Parish Registers dated from 1803, two vols, to 1880.

Lewis describes how the fine round tower that once stood by this church was, regardless of all care for such antiquities, "pulled down to make room for the belfry of the church."  This was in 1807.

JPMD, Volume III, CARLOW, Pages 212 - 213.

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"In Loving Memory Of ELIZABETH COLLIER KEPPEL Of Rathrush Who Entered Into Rest May 24th 1894 Aged 78 Years.

Redeemed With The Precious Blood Of Christ."

"I Could Not Do Without Thee, Thou Saviour Of The Lost Whose Precious Blood Redeemed Me At Such Tremendous Cost."

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"In Memory Of PATRICK HUGHES, Carlow Who Departed This Life March 13th 1900 Aged 65 Years.

Also His Wife ANNE HUGHES, Died January 31st 1887, Aged 48"

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"Beneath This Tomb Are Deposited The Remains Of Mrs. ELEANOR CALLAGHAN of TULLOW Who Departed This Life 26th Day Of April 177 -(3 / 5 / 8?) Aged 67 years

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Her Husband WILLIAM CALLAGHAN Departed This Life 26th June 1787 Aged (86/96?) Years.

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Also ELIZABETH NOWLAN, Their Daughter, Who Departed This Life May 177-(0/9?) aged 33 years."

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