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TAKEN FROM THE WEXFORD CHRONICLES. (IRELAND) PRINTED IN 1877.
BY GEORGE GRIFFITHS.

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For the month of February.

1st.
The Partnership existing in Bishop's Water Distillery, "Wexford,
trading under the name of " Devereux, Harvey, and Co.,
Distillers," dissolved by mutual consent, 1836.

An anti- tithe meeting held in New Ross, at which Dr. M. HOWLETT
presided, 1836.

The house and premises of JAMES FURLONG, of Drinagh, near
Wexford, burned, 1836.

JAMES GOODALL, Esq., Moat Park, died, 1847.

The "Horatio" of Sunderland, laden with wheat from Alexandria to
Dublin, wrecked at Kilmore, 1850. Crew saved.

Mr. ABEL RAM WOODROOFE, solicitor, Gorey, died, 1850.

Dr. JOHN HARVEY, County Treasurer, died at Wexford, 1857.

The Press excluded from the meetings of the Enniscorthy Town
Commissioners, 1858.

MYLES KEHOE, a native of the county Wexford, died in Rathdowne
Union Workhouse, aged 109 years, 1861. He took an active part in
the rebellion of 1798, and was pre- sent at the battles of Oulart
Hill, Tubberneering, and Vinegar Hill. He also was out in
Emmett's rebellion in the year 1803.

A young man named QUINCEY accidentally shot by his brother at
Kilcotty, near Enniscorthy, 1874.

Captain JOHN E. DOYLE, a native of Wexford, died at Norfolk,
Virginia, 1877. — Captain Doyle was born in the town of Wexford,
about the year, 1814, and emigrated to America in 1829, at the
age of fifteen years.

2nd.

JOSEPH THETFORD, JOHN SHEPPARD, and SHEPPARD FFRENCH, receive
their Commissions as Ensigns in the Wexford regiment, 1809.

LEIT SEALY, Esq., died, aged 52 years, at Ballyfinogue, barony of
Forth, 1836.

The Rev. MARK DEVEREUX, P.P., Bree, died, 1838. He bequeathed all
his worldly effects for charity.

Mr. RICHARD DUNPHY, Professor in the Enniscorthy Academy, died,
1861.

The barque " Carrie Davis" wrecked at Carnsore Point 1866.

3rd. Feb. The Rev. ROBERT WILSON appointed Dean of Ferns, 1623.

Dr. O'CONNOR elected Medical Officer to the Taghmon Dispensary,
by a majority of 2 over Dr. F. Boxwell, 1836.

SHEPPARD JEFFARES, Esq., resigned the office of Mayor of Wexford,
1847. At the next meeting of the Council, Dr. Cardiff was
unanimously chosen Mayor, on the motion of Alderman Greene.

Major-General OWENS, died at his residence. Woodlands, Gorey,
1860.

A Public Meeting of the Electors of the county held at
Enniscorthy, for the purpose of choosing Parliamentary
representatives, when Sir George Bowyer and Chevalier Keyes
O'Clery were chosen, 1874.

4th Feb.

JAMES SHERLOCK, Receiver of the County Wexford, presents a survey
of that county to Secretary Crumwell for the use of the
Government, and in a letter shows that the King's revenue thereof
amounted to £220 yearly. He at the same time complains greatly
against one Jerberd, the Deputy Seneschal of the County, and of
the bad conduct of the soldiers under the Seneschars command,
1539.

The Rev. ROBERT BURROWES, D.D., appointed Archdeacon of Ferns,
1796.

Matthew St. LAURENCE TALBOT, Esq., Castle Talbot, died, 1832.

PETER MURPHY, of Ballycanew, died from the blow of an iron bar
inflicted by JOHN SUNDERLAND, at Finn's public house, Ballycanew,
1834. Sunderland was transported for life.

A large seizure of illicit malt made on the Mountain of Forth, by
the Wexford Excise Officers, 1836. It was found in a large new
made cave.

Mr. THOMAS FURLONG, of Killowen, died, 1837.

The Rev. J. E. JOHNSON, D.D., appointed Archdeacon of Ferns,
1848. He was rector of Adamstown, which living he resigned in
1871 on the passing of the Church Disestablishment Bill. He was
son of Judge JOHNSON.

The Very Rev. JOHN WALSH, P.P., Rolestown, Dublin, died, 1857. —
We think that we are correct in stating that no county in Ireland
has furnished more eminent Divines to the Catholic Church than
Wexford.

Captain DANIEL DOYLE, of the merchant service, Wexford, died,
1857.

MATTHEW S. DeRINZY, Esq., formerly of Clobemon Hall, County
Wexford, died at Halliburton, Canada, 1874.

5th Feb.

Sir NICHOLAS DEVEREUX, Knt., Balmagir, married, 1543* Sir
Nicholas Devereux, the head of the distinguished family of that
name, married the Lady CATHERINE Le POER, daughter of Sir
RICHARD, Baron of Curraghmore, then in fact a feudal sovereign
despot of the whole county Waterford.

A memorial from the County Wexford was presented to Queen
ELIZABETH, praying that the Commandery of Kilclogan, (barony of
Shelburne,) be not granted to Sir HENRY RADCLIFEE, 1574.

Special Prayers for Peace held in all the Protestant Churches of
the Diocese of Ferns, 1812.

The ship " Crown" of Liverpool, homeward bound from Charleston,
United States, struck on the Rush Bank, and shortly went to
pieces, when 11 lives were lost, 1832.

CAESAR DUDLEY Colclough, Esq., of Duffry Hall, died at
Newtownbarry, 1833.

HENRY HUNT accidentally killed by falling from a car near Ferry
Carrig Bridge, 1836.

The brig " Maria," wrecked at Ballyteigue, 1837.

The Rev. ROBERT BURNETT appointed to the Rectory of Ballycanew,
1872.

WILLIAM A. REDMOND, Esq., Ballytrent House, returned member of
parliament for the borough of Wexford, by an overwhelming
majority over Sir FREDERICK HUGHES, 1874.

6th Feb.

DONOUGH CARRAGH M'BERNE KAVANAGH, and six of his followers
executed in Dublin, 1583. The Lords Justices thereupon forwards a
despatch to WALSYNGHAM, Secretary of State, stating that the
KAVANAGHS and O'TOOLES over burthen the country, eating and
sleeping by day, and stealing by night.

The vessels "Mary" and "Betsey," both bound for Dublin, wrecked
at Kilmore, 1837. The crews were saved by the exertions of the
country people.

Mr, JAMES CLIFFORD, of Drinagh Cottage, near Wexford, died, aged
89 years, 1855.

Mr. DUNBAR returned Member of Parliament for the borough of New
Ross, 1874.

7th Feb.

John FITZHENRY, of Maghmoyne, (Mackmine), summoned to attend the
Lords Justices with horse and foot, 1356.

HAMMOND STAFFORD, of Ballyconnor, barony of Forth, drives a man
into the sea, 1530.

WALTER BRYAN, of Long-grage, county Wexford, died 1637.

Lieutenant-Colonel ROBERT PHAYRE appointed to the Wexford
regiment 1806.

Captain HENRY COLLINS appointed Adjutant of the Wexford regiment,
1809.

Dr. J. R. CRANE elected Physician to the County Wexford
Infirmary, 1833. The other candidates were Doctors CARDIFF,
WHITE, A. BOXWELL, and WIDDUP.

An Address from the Protestant Clergymen of the Diocese of Ferns
presented to His Grace the Lord Primate of Ireland, for his
determined opposition to measures introduced into Parliament
relative to the United Church of England and Ireland, 1836.

JOHN CHRISTOPHER BEAUMAN, Esq., died, aged 71 vears, at Hyde
Park, Gorey, 1836.

Mr. NATHANIEL GIBSON, for many years Pilot Master in Wexford
Harbour, died, 1837.

CADWALLADER WADDY, Esq., J.P., Kilmacoe, sometime Member of
Parliament for the comity of Wexford, died, 1843.

The Very Rev. JAMES WALSH, Provincial of the Franciscan Order in
Ireland, died in the Convent of the Order in Wexford, 1844. He
was for thirty- three years connected with the Wexford Convent.

The Rev. ROBERT CARPENTER, New Ross, died, 1847.

Seven wrecks occurred on the Wexford coast on this date, 1861.

LAURENCE SWEETMAN, Esq., J.P., Ballymaccassey, died, 1869,

Mr. THOMAS O'LEARY died at Galena, Illinois, America, 1877. He
was a native of Wexford, and emigrated with his parents in 1828,
when he was only ten years of age. — From his early manhood he
was identified with the prosperity of his adopted city. In 1860
he was elected an Alderman, which office he held up to 1863, when
he was appointed Police Marshal, and continued so until his
death. The Newspapers of Galena stated that his funeral was the
largest ever seen in their city, being attended by the Mayor and
Council, the Fire Brigade, and all the societies belonging to the
city.

8th Feb.

ROBERT FURLONG, of Carrigmannon, summoned Sir JOHN CASS for
Robbery, 1280. — The Furlongs came from Devonshire with Henry the
Second, where the Family held the manors of Clotsworthy and
Furlonge, in the twenty-seventh year of the same Henry.

PATRICK MEYLER, of Duncormuck, died, 1572. At the time of his
death he was seized of the Manor of Ballinakerrol and others, of
Duncormuck and of Taghmon, WILLIAM HORE, of Harperstown, holding
of him in Taghmon. He held in the twelfth year of Elizabeth
(1570) the manors of Duncormuck, Ballinakerrol, Taghmon,
Priesthaggard, and Scar.

RICHARD STAFFORD, of Ballimakehrne, (Ballymakane) died, 1585.

First Lord Mountnorris created, 1628.

Lands granted to AGNES, relict of RICHARD Scott, gent., SAMUEL,
their son and heir, and EUSEBIUS COTTON, gent.,1667. — Under the
Acts of Settlement and Explanation, the following lands were
confirmed to the above parties, viz. : — In Ballymacare, 202
acres, in the liberties of Rosse, and barony of Bantry, and in
part of Duncormuck, 30 acres, being the barony of Bargy, all in
the county of Wexford, at a total rent of £4 3s 11d. This
Indenture bears date the 8th February in the 20th year of Charles
II., and was Inrolled 2nd March, 1667.

A Public Dinner given at Kilmore to the Very Rev. Dr, SINNOTT,
President of St. Peter's College, Wexford, 1834. The chair was
taken by the Rev. JAMES WALSH, P.P.

A mob attack a recruiting party of the depot of the 14th regiment
in the town of Wexford, brake the drums, and some of the soldiers
were severely beaten, 1837.

Mr. GEORGE COSTIGAN, of Wexford, for many years a Revenue
Officer, died, 1837.

A heavy Snow Storm commenced in this county, 1855. The post from
Dublin did not reach Wexford for three days.

PATRICK CULLEN found drowned at Ballyboggan, in a Millpond, 1861.

The Rev. RICHARD WADDY ELGEE, rector of Wexford died, 1864.

The Rev. JAMES CUMMINE, rector of Kilpipe and Preban, Diocese of
Ferns, died, 1877.

9th Feb.

Henry VIII. granted to HENRY DRAICOTT and the Earl of Shrewsbury,
part of the possessions of Dunbrody Abbey, County Wexford, 1539.

THOMAS SURLOCKE, of Bollganreoghe (Bulgan), died 1617.

Mr. GEORGE H. JACOB, of Wexford, sworn in an Attorney, 1833.

The brig " Spanish Packet" wrecked at Tacumshane, when seven of
the crew were drowned, 1837.

THOMAS MURPHY, seaman, a native of Enniscorthy, drowned at
Kingstown, whilst endeavouring to save life during a fearful
storm, under the command of the gallant Captain Boyd, R.N., who
also lost his life at the same time, 1861.

Dr. O'ROURKE, ENNISCORTHY, died, 1876. — Dr. O'ROURKE was a
native of Carrick- on-Suir, County Waterford, and in early life
became a resident of Enniscorthy, where he enjoyed not only a
very large practice in his profession, but the confidence and
esteem of all classes of the community.

10th Feb. PATRICK LAMPORT, of Ballichrinnegan, (Ballycronigan,)
barony of Forth, died, 1616.

HAMMOND STAFFORD, of Ballyconnor, Barony of Ferth,(May be Forth)
died, 1630.

Sir ARTHUR CHICHESTER presents a petition to Parliament
complaining of being disturbed in the possession of his lands of
Dunbrody and Saltmills, by Mr. ARTHUR ETCHINGHAM, 1665.

The Manor of Dunbrody settled by Act of Parliament on the Hon.
JOHN CHICHESTER, 1723.

The Act of Attainder against CORNELIUS GROGAN, of Johnstown, who
was executed for participation in the rebellion of 1798, annulled
by patent of George III., 1810.

PATRICK MURPHY, an Enniscorthy carman, attacked by highwaymen at
Thomas's Hill, Waterford, and robbed of a large sum of money,
1812.

A man named ALEXANDER ROCHE arrested whilst attempting to rob the
house of Mr. FLOYD, Artramont, 1833. The servant girl hearing a
noise went up stairs to see what caused it, when she observed
Roche in one of the rooms —she immediately locked the door — ran
for assistance, and he was arrested.

Mr. MICHAEL CROSBY, of Ballinagee, near Wexford, died in the 61st
year of his age, 1847. He was uncle to Count de Clonard, France.

The ship Grace Evans, wrecked at Tuskar, 1861.

FRANCIS DANBY, A.R.A., aged 61 years, died, 1861. — He was the
son of a small tenant farmer, and was born at Loughard, near
Killinick, in the barony of Forth, in 1793. His family removing
to Dublin, he received the principles of his Art education there,
and went to London about fifty five years ago. He was a constant
Exhibitor at the Royal Academy, from 1821 to 1830, when he took
up his residence abroad for some time, and his pencil became very
prolific after his return to England. He was an artist of a
poetical and creative genius. Mr. DANBY died at the " Shell
House," Exmouth, Devonshire.

The brig Ulloch stranded at Tacumshane, but was ultimately got
off, and towed into Liverpool, 1877.

11th Feb.

King Henry III. grants to the Knights Templars the mills of the
city of Waterford and Town of Wexford, with much lands, 1251-2.

THOMAS BOND, gent., who was wounded whilst aiding and assisting
in the defence of Fethard, county Wexford, when it was attacked
by the Kavanaghs, petitions the Lords Justices of Ireland, to be
allowed a pension for his services, 1584. He also presents
letters of commendation from Bishop Allen and Anthony Colclough.

The Rev. Thomas Burrowes appointed Rector of the Parish of
Killesk, 1754.

The Rev. JOSHUA NUNN appointed Rector of the Parish of
Enniscorthy, 1778.

The Rev. EDWARD REDMOND, or as he was more familiarly called, "
Father Ned," Parish Priest of Ferns, died, 1819. — He was a
native of the Parish of Ferns, and was educated on the Continent.
He succeeded his uncle, the Very Rev. Dr. Cassan, as Parish
Priest of Ferns, in 1786.

The Rev. Father KENNEDY, C.C, Gorey, died, 1833.

A cotman, named MURPHY, drowned at the Quay of Wexford, whilst in
a state of intoxication, 1836.

The Right Rev. Dr. DEVEREUX, Bishop of Grahamstown Cape of Good
Hope, died, 1854. He was born at Poulmarle, near Taghmon, and was
for many years Professor in St. Peter's College, and Chaplain to
the County Gaol.

The Rev. Father CULLEN, a native of the Parish of Tintern, county
of Wexford, died at Malta, 1873.

The first meet for sport of the Hook and Wexford Coursing Club,
took place at Dunganstown, 1876.

Mr. PATRICK WHELAN, formerly a corn merchant in Enniscorthy, and
who during life took an active part in politics, died at an
advanced age at Clologue, Ferns, 1877.

12th Feb.

UA RUARCAIN, Abbot of Ardcavan, near Wexford, died, 1055.

PHILIP SINNOTT, of Ballygerye and Ballydowgan, died, 1590.

HUGH HOWELL Farmar, Esq., J.P., Enniscorthy, died, 1812.

Mr. RICHARD LAMBERT, of Spring Hill, near Mayglass, died, 1833.

Mr. WILLIAM WALPOLE, sen., West Gate, Wexford, died, aged 73
years, 1837.

Dr. MACARTNEY, of Enniscorthy, died, 1847.

MARGARET CLANCY, a poor widow, finds on the public road, near
Kyle, seventy letters, and several newspapers, being part of the
Dublin and English mails to Wexford, 1855. — That year was very
remarkable for a very heavy fall of snow that commenced on the
8th of the month, and the stoppage of the mails to Wexford for
some days. On the morning of the 12th poor Widow CLANCY, was
proceeding to her daily labour at an early hour, when she came on
what was to her rather " a curious find," viz. : — Seventy
letters, and a large number of newspapers, scattered along the
road. The roads had for some days been impassible for cars or
vehicles of any description, and the mails, after a delay of two
or three days, were carried partly on horseback and partly on
foot, and it was supposed that one of the mail bags must have
been accidentally burst in the transit. Amongst the letters found
were several registered ones, containing large sums of money. One
of them was directed to Mr. PATRICK ARMSTRONG, then one of the
largest cattle dealers in Wexford, and another was directed to
Mr. JAMES FORTUNE, of Broadway. We cannot say whether the poor
Widow Clancy ever received any reward.

THOMAS COGLEY, a guard on the mailcoach between Wexford and
Dublin, accidentally killed by falling off the coach at Glenealy
bridge, county Wicklow, 1861.

A man named Glascott, from the parish of Tintern, shot himself in
Common Quay Lane, Wexford, 1861.. He was at once conveyed to the
County Infirmary, where every attention was paid him, but died
shortly after admission.

Presentation of an Address and Testimonial from the Parishioners
of Enniscorthy to the Rev. RALPH W. HARDEN, 1870.

Mr. JAMES WATKINS, an extensive farmer and miller, Oulartard,
died, aged 71 years, 1870.

13th Feb. JOHN FITZHENRY, of Mackmine Castle, and Commander of
Kilmainham, died, 1420. — JOHN FITZHENRY succeeded THOMAS BUTLER
in the government of the Priory of Kilmainham, on the 10th of
August, (St. Laurences Day,) 1419, on Butler going to serve the
King, Henry V., in the wars in Normandy. He afterwards became
Grand Prior of this important Commandery.

The Rev. ROBT, ELLIOTT appointed Archdeacon of Ferns, 1717.

The Rev. JOSEPH STORY appointed Prebendary of Whitechurch,
Diocese of Ferns, 1760.

JOHN COOPER, Esq., Drinagh, near Wexford, died, 1867.

A Masonic Lodge re-established in the town of Enniscorthy, 1871.

An Address and Presentation of a Purse of 200 Sovereigns from the
Clergy, Gentry, Merchants, and Traders of Enniscorthy and
neighbourhood, to WILLIAM AUGUSTUS MAHONY,Esq., Manager of the
National Bank, Enniscorthy, on his promotion to the Managership
of the Chief Branch in Dublin, 1872.

14th Feb. The emigrant ship Glasgow wrecked on the Barrel Rocks,
near Tuskar, 1837. — The Barrels are two small rocks that lie
close together, about three-quarters of a mile E.S.E. from Black
Rock always above water, but the Barrels are only visible at low
water. On these hidden rocks the unfortunate ship Glasgow struck
with considerable force, on this stormy winter morning. The shock
carried away the rudder, and stove in the cabin, when the vessel
began to make water rapidly. On the occurrence the passengers, in
great distraction, rushed on deck, most of them undressed, and
there they remained, fearing to return for their clothing, lest
the vessel should go down, and carry them along with her. In this
state they were discovered at day-break by the little schooner
Aluia, of Wexford, Captain MARTIN WALSH, homeward bound. Captain
WALSH endeavoured to run his vessel alongside the Glasgow, but in
this he failed owing to the very high sea running at the time.
Nevertheless the gallant Walsh was not to be deterred, another
effort should be made to rescue his fellow creatures from a
watery grave, and for that purpose, he launched his little boat,
and ably assisted by his small crew, proceeded to the distressed
ship, and having arrived along side, commenced to take out the
women and children. We may here state that there were ninety-five
passengers on board, and a crew of sixteen all told. Capt. WALSH
continued at his work of mercy, making several passages between
both vessels, until he had eighty-two human beings rescued from a
sure and certain death. On one of his return trips, he observed
the Glasgow to give a sudden lurch, when she went down, carrying
with her carrying with her those that remained on board. Of these
he saved four lives. After remaining for some time to ascertain
if there were any more survivors of the catastrophe, he sailed
for Wexford, where he arrived same evening. On the news becoming
known in the town, the inhabitants vied with each other in
providing food, lodging, and raiment for the unfortunate
sufferers, and a subscription was entered into, and all were
forwarded to their own homes — most of them being from the west
of Ireland. It is needless to say that the gallant Walsh and his
crew received every acknowledgement for their heroic exertions,
and were feasted and honoured in every port they sailed to. They
also received substantial rewards. But it was when Captain Walsh
sailed to Glasgow, the port to which the unfortunate ship
belonged, that the highest honours awaited him. He was honoured
by a civic banquet, and a valuable testimonial was presented to
him by the merchants and traders of that vast mart of industry.
Poor WALSH, in a few years afterwards, met a watery grave. He was
returning from the Black Sea with a cargo of corn, and put into
Falmouth for orders. Here he was wind-bound for some days, but a
favourable change — though, as it turned out afterwards, a
treacherous one — having taken place, poor WALSH set sail. A
storm arose that night, and the gallant WALSH or his vessel were
never afterwards heard of.

Mr. EDWARD HAY, of Ballinastraw. near Enniscorthy, died, 1850.

Mrs. ELIZABETH ROBERTS, widow of JOSHUA ROBERTS, Esq., died at
Moyne Cottage, Enniscorthy, 1858.

The County of Wexford proclaimed under the Peace Preservation
(Ireland) Act, and all fire arms ordered to be given up to the
Constabulary before the 19th of the month, 1866.

Mr. PATRICK SCOTT, of Clonagh, farmer, accidentally killed by the
overturning of his car, 1876.

Mr. JOHN DEATHE, farmer, of Crane, Enniscorthy, died, 1876.

15th Feb.

Lands granted to ROBERT CAREW, 1668. — Under the Acts of
Settlement and Explanation the following lands, along with others
in the Counties of Waterford, Tipperary, and Galway, were
confirmed to ROBERT CAREW, viz. : — In the south-west part of
Chappell, Rahinegrough, and Tomfarney, 709 acres ; in Clonroche
alias Clonerock, and Ballymackessy, the part most contiguous to
said Chappell, 291 acres, being in the barony of Bantry, and
county of Wexford, at a quit rent of £20 4s 11d. By patent dated
26th February, 1677, and inrolled 20th June, 1678, Mr. CAREW had
a release and abatement of £9 8s lid of the above quit rent.

Petitions presented to both Houses of Parliament from the county
of Wexford, against the Union, 1800.

Mr. ROBERT BEALE appointed Captain in Enniscorthy Yeoman
Infantry, 1806.

Mr. THOMAS FITZGERALD, Deputy Governor of Wexford Goal, died,
1835.

A Stack of Wheat that had been seized for Tithes sold by auction
at Ballymenane, parish of Ballindaggin, 1836. After the wheat was
bought, it was set on fire and destroyed. A public meeting was
held to protest against this act of destruction. Mr. JAMES
presided, and the chair was placed on the ashes of the wheat. The
following, which was passed, we extract from the Wexford
Independent of that time : —Proposed by Mr. JAMES LONG, and
seconded by Mr. MOSES REDMOND — Resolved, That the barbarous
burning of a stack of wheat, sold here on Monday, the 15th
instant, for tithe, at the suit of JOHN ROWE, the landlord, and
purchased by — Irvine, his agent, at whose instance the corn was
consumed, has created in the public mind an extraordinary alarm,
which we will endeavour to allay, and thus contribute to the
preservation of that tranquility and good order for which every
part of this county is deservedly distinguished." The late Sir
JAS. POWER, then one of the members for the county, brought the
subject before the House of Commons on several occasions. Both
Mr. ROWE and Mr. IRVINE denied most positively, by letters in the
newspapers, that they knew anything of the burning of the corn.

The Mary Jane of New Ross, run down by a large ship in the
English channel, which continued on her course without attempting
to render the slightest assistance. — - The crew of the Mary Jane
took to their boat, and in less than 20 minutes their vessel went
down. They were picked up by a vessel belonging to Sunderland,
and landed at Dunmore, county Waterford, 1872.

Captain EDWARD O'FLAHERTY, a native of Coolroe, Co, Wexford, died
at New York, 1875.

16th Feb. WILLIAM BASIL, Attorney-General, writing from Dublin,
under this date, 1649, to Speaker Lenthall, says — " On Wednesday
last, Captaine Molineux arrived here from Wexford, who brings the
news of our taking the forte of Ballyhacke, over against Passage,
upon the river of Waterford, so that all trading to sea by
Waterford is stopped up."

The Rev. THOMAS PARSONS appointed Rector o£ Whitechurch, diocese
of Ferns, 1676,

The Rev. WILLIAM DOYLE, appointed Parish Priest of Killurin, (St.
Laurence parish), 1750.

Mr. PATRICK FURLONG, of Lough, died, aged 88 years, 1837.

Mr. JAMES M'GRADY died at Limerick, 1855. He was for a number of
years connected with the Wexford Independent, and was the author
of a series of letters to Mr. WILLIAM O'CONNOR, of the Queen's
County, on the subject of Tenant Right. He wrote under the
signatures of the Talking Man and Shemus of Ullinagh, &c. He was
also a poet of no mean order.

17th Feb. St. Fintan, of Clonenagh, died, 597. He was a native of
the County Wexford, being born near New Ross, about the year 520.

Mr. ROBERT BROWNE receives his commission in the Wexford
regiment, 1806.

WALTER SAUNDERS FRAYNE, Esq., of Bormount, near Enniscorthy,
died, 18S5.

An attack made on the Police Barrack of Taghmon, and three
prisoners rescued therefrom, 1837, The doors and windows were
broken to pieces, and the Constables severely assaulted.

All the articles from the County of Wexford, intended for the
great Exhibition in London in 1851, were shown in the Mechanics'
Institute, Wexford, which was crowded with visitors during the
day. The late H. K. G. MORGAN, Johnstown Castle, took a great
interest in the exhibition during the day, explaining to visitors
the different articles, and his beautiful model of Johnstown
Castle. Mrs. Maher, of Ballinkeele, also exerted herself laudably
to promote the movement, and sent forward very many articles of
native manufacture.

Mr. OSCAR HENRY OUSTAINGE, Professor of Dancing, died suddenly at
New Ross, 1860. He had been in Enniscorthy  the day previous
making arrangements to open an academy in that town. He was a
native of Wexford, (though of French extraction,) where his
father kept an academy in the early part of the present century.

The first Election by Ballot for Members of Parliament for the
County was held, 1874.

18th Feb.

JOHN IVORY, New Ross, devise houses and lands for ever to support
a school in that town in which the Greek and Latin languages
should be taught, 1713.

HENRY DUFFIELD appointed to a commission as Lieutenant in the
Wexford regiment, 1809. He was a native of the parish of Tintern,
and was promoted from the ranks.

Mr. WILLIAM POWER, Solicitor, Proprietor of the Wexford People,
died, 1861. He was a native of New Ross.

Sir GEORGE BOWYER and Chevalier KEYES O'CLERY declared Members
for the County, 1874.

19th Feb. On this date, 1666, there were, under the Acts of
Settlement and Explanation, 67 acres, being part of the lands of
Ballybane and Ballyknockane, confirmed to Mr. WALTER GODIWIN, at
a quit rent of £1 7s Id., which was afterwards reduced to £1 2s.,
by order of Council dated 15th March, 1676.

The Rev. J. E. JOHNSON appointed Prebendary of Kilrush, diocese
of Ferns, 1843.

Town Commissioners, under the Towns' Improvement Act, first
elected for Enniscorthy, 1851.

GREGORY KAVANAGH, of Newtown, near Inch, in this county,
murdered, 1852. The Coroner's Jury returned a verdict that he
died from violence and suffocation.

Mohurry Flax Mills burned, 1853.

Dr. CARDIFF, Wexford, died, 1854.

The Enniscorthy Young Men's Christian Association founded by the
Rev. EDMUND TROUTON, Curate of the Parish, 1857.

ANTHONY WELMAN, Esq., Wexford, died, 1857.

RICHARD DOYLE died in the Gorey Poor House Hospital of Glanders,
1864.

MICHAEL SINNOTT, aged 68 years, accidentally drowned at Wexford
Quay, 1876. He had been for a number of years in the employment
of Richard Devereux, Esq., and bore an excellent character.

20th Feb.

Pope Urban V., writes to Thomas, Archdeacon of the Diocese of
Ferns, appointing him to the See of Ferns, left vacant by the
death of Willelmius, during the Pontificate of his predecessor.
Pope Innocent VI., 1363.

Judge TOPCLIFFE writes to the King (Henry YIII.) complaining that
a secular Priest and a secular Abbot had, by perversion, put out
a good, blessed, religious Father and Prior, who had been by free
election set over the Abbey of Regular Canons in the town of
Wexford, 1532. — State Papers, Record Office.

Fifty Persons enlisted and sworn in for the Confederate Army at
Baldwinstown, in this county, by JOHN WADDING, an Alderman of
Wexford, 1642.

WILLIAM BANKS and ROBERT ROGERS appointed Lieutenants in the New
Ross Yeoman Infantry, 1808.

The Rev. J. N. FANNING, St. Aidan's, died, 1834.

The Rev. Mr. M'KENNA died at New Ross, 1834.

Sister MARY CULLEN died in the Convent of Mercy, Wexford, 1861.

Alderman LUKE BUTLER, of Dublin, died, 1861, He was a native of
Ballyshannon, county Wexford.

The Rev. JOHN EBBS appointed rector of Kilnemanagh, Diocese of
Ferns, 1872.

Captain CHARLES C. OWEN, R.N., Gorey, died, 1872.

Dr. NICHOLAS FURLONG, M.R.I.A., elected one of the Medical
Officers of the Enniscorthy Dispensary District 1872.

The Glide of Waterford, lost opposite Ballygrangans, Kilmore,
crew saved, 1874.

21st Feb.

NICHOLAS MEYLER, of Ballykerroll, born, 1598. He was 16 years old
at his father's death in 1614. In the Wexford Depositions he is
called " Captain Nicholas Meyler, of Duncormuck, himself and men
very active in the Rebellion." — (Trinity College Library). He
was married to ELINOR, daughter of PIERSE BUTLER, of Nodstown, by
ELLEN, daughter of THOMAS PURCELL, of Loughmore, and niece of
Lord Esmonde, of Johnstown. — (Wexford Inquisitions.)

JOHN HATCHELL, Esq., afterwards Solicitor- General, arraigned
before LORD NORBURY, in the Commission Court, Dublin, upon an
indictment for the murder of HENRY MORLEY, 1814. Mr. MORLEY was
killed in a duel, but the trial did not then proceed, and Mr.
HATCHELL was admitted to bail, himself in £2,000, and two
sureties in £1,000 each, Mr. HATCHELL was a native of the town of
Wexford, and went the Leinster circuit.

BENJAMIN LETT, Esq. Templeshelin, died, 1855.

NICHOLAS SINNOTT, Esq., the Abbey, Enniscorthy, died, 1876.

22nd Feb.

About this date, 1385, JOHN PENROSS Lord Chief Justice of
Ireland, one of the Barons of the Exchequer, and Sergeant
Cotteral, were appointed as a Commission to proceed to the County
Wexford, to investigate and report on the discovery of a hidden
treasure — consisting of gold, silver, and precious stones of
priceless value. Each of the Commissioners received £20. We
cannot find any trace of the discovery or the report of the
Commissioners, but the Patent appointing the Commission is still
extant.

The first Viscount Duncannon, of Duncannon Port, county Wexford,
created, 1722.

Lieutenant-Colonel BOYSE, Bannow, died, 1832.

Mr. Daniel McEnnis, Broomlands, Enniscorthy, died, 1833.

The sloop Hawk of Wexford, Captain HULL, wrecked on Wexford Bar,
1833. She was the property of the Messrs. WHITTY.

Mr. WALTER LACEY, of Garryvarren, died, aged 84 years, 1847.

The great case of COLCLOUGH v. COLCLOUGH, terminates at Wexford
Assizes, by the Plaintiff allowing a verdict to be recorded for
the defendant, John Thomas Rosborough Colclough, 1855.

Captain A. G. MOOREHEAD, 40th regt., died at Wexford, 1858.

Mr. SAMUEL BARTLETT, of Duncannon, drowned whilst in discharge of
his duty as Second Officer on board the screw steamer Pomona,
which foundered during a storm in the channel of Malta, 1860.

GEORGE GLASCOTT, Esq., J.P., formerly of Valentia, Camolin, died
in Dublin, 1876. He was for many years agent to the vast estates
of the Earl of Mountnorris in the county Wexford.

23rd Feb.

WILLIAM CHARNELS, Bishop of Ferns, appointed Lord Treasurer of
Ireland, 1361.

JOHN GOODALL, Esq., appointed Lieutenant in the Shilmalier Yeoman
Infantry, 1821.

Mr. JAMES FURLONG, of Riversdale, Enniscorthy, died, aged 75
years, 1858.

The First Penny Reading given in the County Wexford, was on this
date, 1865, in the Church Institute, Enniscorthy, by Mr. DANIEL
KEOHLER.

SARAH HEFFERNAN and MARY KEHOE, two pauper inmates set fire to
their beds in the Enniscorthy Workhouse, with the intention of
destroying the building, 1866. They were tried at the ensuing
Wexford Assizes, found guilty, and sentenced to five years' penal
servitude.

Captain WRAY, of the 18th Royal Irish regiment, appointed to the
Adjutancy of the Wexford regiment, 1876.

JOHN NUNN, Esq., J.P., Silverspring, died, aged 75 years,1877. —
Mr. NUNN was a Magistrate of the County for nearly half a
century, and no man ever held the Scales of Justice with an
evener hand, or tempered more judiciously the rigid principles of
law with the divine quality of mercy. He succeeded the late
CHARLES ARTHUR WALKER as Chairman of the Wexford Board of
Guardians, and assiduously continued to discharge its onerous
duties until delicate health compelled him to retire, when he was
succeeded by the Earl of Granard in that responsible position.

Mr. MARTIN PENDER, a native of Bachelor's Hall, in this county,
died at St. Louis, United States, 1877. He was a highly
respectable citizen, and at the first meeting, after his death,
of the St. Michael Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society
of St. Louis, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted
: — "Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to take from our midst
by death our brother, MARTIN PENDER, who has been connected with
this organisation, therefore be it resolved — That this
Conference has lost a most useful member, the poor a wise, kind,
and considerate friend, and the parish one of its worthiest
members, the community a good citizen, and the world an honest
man. Resolved — That this Conference tenders its sympathy to his
bereaved family in their great loss."

24th Feb.

Dreadful outrage committed in Harperstown Castle near Taghmon,
1526. — In the following presentment of a jury, appointed by the
High Commissioners in the year

1537, is found the sad effects produced by the clashing of the
old Brehon and English laws, at and before that period : — "
Item, they present that in the eighteenth year of

our Sovereign Lord (1526) DAVID HORE feloniously entered and
broke ye house of EDMUND HORE, of Harperstowne, and there
feloniously did kill and slay ye said EDMOND and his Wife, she
being great with child." The DAVID HORE here mentioned was uncle
to the unfortunate EDMOND, who had transgressed the statute of
Kilkenny, (which forbade the marriage of an Englishman with an
Irish woman), by taking a woman of Gaelic extraction, a daughter
of Gerald Kavanagh. The tragedy arose from an endeavour to
make the succession pass according to the Brehon law under which
a nephew or infant son might be excluded, and which absolutely
excluded female heirs. The verdict

of the Jury, however, was in favour of the legal claims of the
daughters, KATHERINE and MARGARET HORE, as " heirs general,"
Notwithstanding this finding of the jury, DAVID HORE obtained
possession of the estate of " Harperstown," and transmitted it to
his son. It is well known that internecine disputes among the
Earls of Desmond, and in other great Anglo-Irish Families, arose
from similar controversies, whether the succession should pass by
Brehon or Feudal laws. In many inter-marriages, " Love laughed at
locksmiths and local laws alike."

Lands granted to WILLIAM and JAMES S WANTON, 1667. — Under the
Acts of Settlement and Explanation the following lands were
confirmed to the Messrs. SWANTON, viz, : —

In Macmine, Killgobbane, and Killeire, 335a Or 33p, in the barony
of Shilmalier, and county of Wexford. And in Gurtine, Cromogue,
Ballinavernhan, and Killanure, 85a 2r

16p., in the barony of Scarawalsh, and same county, at a rent of
£8 10s 6d per annum. This Indenture was dated 6th December, in
the I9th year of Charles II., and enrolled

24th February, 1667.

Mr. THOMAS JONES, for many years Town Clerk of Wexford, died,
1832.

The house of Mrs. KOCHE, Old Court, in this county, attacked and
maliciously burned by Whitefeet, 1833. Her husband was murdered
by them the year previous.

A young woman named QUINLAN drowned in a marlehole at Coolamain,
where she had gone to wash clothes, 1835.

Mr. JOHN WILLIS, an artist of some note, died at Wexford, 1836.
Mr. WILLIS, a short time previous to his death, had been at some
races in the barony of Forth, when a dispute arose, and he was
struck and beat by a man named Thomas Waters. When Mr. WILLIS
took suddenly ill a day or two afterwards, and that his life was
pronounced in danger, Waters was arrested and lodged in the
county gaol. At Mr. WILLIS's death an inquest and post mortem
examination was hold, which fully proved that death resulted from
natural causes, and Waters was liberated.

Mr. ENOCH WEST, Wexford, died, 1837.

Major CHARLES COLVILLE YOUNG, Royal Artillery, accidentally
killed by falling out of the window of the Fountain Hotel,
Portsmouth, 1856. He had only just returned from duty in the
Crimea, and was nephew of the late Col. Sir WILLIAM COX, of
Coolcliffee, Taghmon.

The Very Rev. CLEMENT REVILLE, O.S.F., Wexford, died, 1877. —
This Rev. Gentleman died after a few hours illness in the 72nd
year of his age. He was ordained Priest in St. John's Lateran's,
Rome, in September, 1828, joined the Franciscan Community in
Wexford in 1832 — was unanimously chosen as their Guardian on
several occasions, and elevated to the dignity of Minister
Provincial twice — first in the year 1849, and secondly in 1876 —
thus filling that high and responsible office ac the period of
his demise. He attended, ex- officio, the Synod of Thurles in the
year, 1850, in company with the Right Rev. Dr. MURPHY, then
Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns, and his Lordship's Theologian,
the Rev. THOMAS FURLONG, subsequently the successor of Dr. Murphy
in the See. For nearly half a century he laboured with Apostolic
zeal in the Sacred Ministry, winning the respect and confidence
of his Reverend Brethren, and the love and veneration of an
attached flock.

25th Feb.

Lands in the county Wexford granted to Captain CHARLES COLLES,
1667. — Under the Acts of Settlement and Explanation, the
following lands were confirmed to Captain COLLES, viz. : — 100
acres being part of the lands of Ballybrittas ; 546a 1r 30p. in
Ballybrennan, Tumfarney, or Timfarney, Carrickguanee, and
Rathuronan ; 440 profitable acres and 167 unprofitable acres in
Ballyedan. By patent dated the 20th December, 1677, he had a
grant of the reduction of the quit rent of these lands from £21
10s ll½ d to £13 6s 8d.

A young boy named HAWKINS stabbed in a party riot on Castle Hill,
Enniscorthy, 1835.

The first sod turned for a railway in this county, was at
Poulmounty on this date, 1856.

The Rev. RICHARD BARRY, P.P., Ballygarrett, died, 1835.

Mr. EDWARD O'BRIEN, many years a Classical Teacher in Wexford,
died, aged 92 years, 1871.

26th Feb.

The Rev. Dr. CAULFIELD, P.P., New Ross, appointed coadjutor to
Bishop Sweetman, 1782.

Mr. BEN HUGHES appointed Treasurer to the congregated Trades of
Wexford, 1844.

General CLOONEY died, 1850.

ROBERT HUGHES, Esq., J.P., Ely House, Wexford, died, 1854. He
served the office of Mayor of Wexford on two or three occasions.

HENRY H. LLOYD, Esq., Thornville, barony of Forth, died, 1855.

A Fire occurred at Mr. WHITTY'S malt houses, Wexford, 1861.

JOHN Murphy, Esq., of Ryland Cottage, Ferns, elected Corner for
the Northern Division of the county Wexford, without opposition,
1872.

27th Feb.

A public meeting held at Oylegate to petition against the payment
of tithes, 1832. C. G. HARVEY, Esq., presided.

Chief Justice DOHERTY and the Hon. Justice JOHNSON, the going
Judges of Assize, the Grand Jury, the Members of the Leinster
Bar, the Officers of the 75th Depot, then stationed in Wexford,
and a large number of the Gentry of the County, entertained at
dinner by H. K. G. MORGAN, Esq., Johnstown Castle, 1836.

Mr. JOHN M'DONALD, FerryCarrig Bridge, died, 1847.

Mr. MATTHEW FURLONG, Wooden House Hotel, Kilmore, died, 1851.

WILLIAM EDWARD NUNN, Esq., 55th regt., died in London, 1875. He
was a native of this county.

Mr. PATRICK Murphy, a farmer, residing near Kilmore, accidentally
killed as he was returning from Wexford market, by his car
turning over on him,. 1875.

28th Feb.

Martin CODD, Castletown, Cam, died, 1627.

Houses, Premises, &c., in the town of Wexford, granted to Sir
RICHARD GETHIN and Sir RICHARD ALDWORTH, in trust for the
officers of 1649 that served in Ireland, 1680. This grant was
certified under the Acts of Settlement and Exgrant was certified
under the Acts of Settlement and Explanation, and we merely
introduce it here to give some idea of the town of Wexford at
that period. We may also state that this same Indenture or grant
included houses and premises in the city of Dublin, and about 480
acres of land in the county of Cork. The premises in Wexford were
as follows : — Part of a house to the street, an additional back
building slated, a curtledge, garden, yard, a thatched
red-herring house, a shed, stable, and another shed thatched, Is
6d ; a front house slated, a thatched shed, and a yard, 5s 3d ; a
front house, an additional building backwards, a castle, and red-
herring house slated, a yard, a shed, and a house place, £1 10s ;
a front and back house, a yard, and two sheds, 9s., all in St.
Mary's street, Wexford. An old castle to the street, a row of low
built houses slated, a yard, and a key to the river, £1 4s. in
Hayes lane, in Wexford. A house thatched, and garden, 6s ; a
house thatched, old walls of a house,and garden, 5s 8d ; a house
slated, a yard or court, walls of a house therein, a house where
a mill stands, a malt house slated, and a garden, £1 4s ; a front
house, a back kitchen slated, a curtledge, and backside, a house
or stable to the street stated, 7s 6d., in St. Mary's street,
Wexford.

A yard to the street, and a cabin or shed in it, 9d., in St.
Bride street, Wexford. A house slated, a yard, and a shed in it,
4s 6d., in St. Mary's street, Wexford. A front house slated, a
backside, two gardens, a red-herring house, 8s 3d., in St.
Bride's lane, Wexford. Walls of a house backwards, 5s 3d., in
Bride street ; a house backwards slated, a house backward
thatched, a yard, and garden plot, 11s 3d., in Bride street ; a
house thatched, a garden, another garden plot by the town wall,
3s 9d ; a house slated, a yard with thatched sheds, 4s 6d., in
Bride street ; a ruined house, 2s 3d , in Bride's lane ; walls of
a house, Is ld., in St. Mary's street ; a front house slated, a
yard, and red-herring house, 6s., in same street ; a plot of
ground to the street, old walls, and a cabin. Is 1s 10 ½ d., in
same street ; a red-herring house, 2s 7d., in Peter's lane ; a
garden plot in said street, 4d ; a house slated and a yard, a
house backwards slated, and a backside, in St. Mary's street, 10s
6d ; a front house, a yard, an out-house, and garden plot, 7s 6d
; a front house slated, and an house plot backwards, 6s 9d ;
walls of two houses, and a garden plot by St. Mary's Church, and
another garden. Is 6d ; stone walls of a thatched house, and
garden plot, Is 10d ; a ruinous house, next the Church, slated,
containing 33 feet in length and 16 in breadth, a garden next the
same, 36 feet long and 21 feet broad, in St. Patrick street, Is
6d ; a ruinous house thatched, a house backwards slated, a
backside, a yard, and a shed in it, and a key to the river, in
St. Ibyrius or Ivory's street, 9s ; a front and back-house
slated, a brewhouse slated, a shed, and a garden in ditto, 10s 6d
; walls of a house to the street, 3s ; a ruinous house next St.
John's gate, containing 36 feet in length and 36 feet in breadth,
Is 6d ; a yard near the Corn market, 2s 3d ; a front house, an
additional building backwards slated, a courtledge, a shed and
stable slated, a yard and slated sheds in it, with a key to the
river, in the Market-place, all in Back- street, 10s ld., town of
Wexford. A house and back building slated, a slated kitchen, a
courtledged, and a yard, 9s 4d ; a front house and back building
slated, a courtledge, a yard, and a key, £1 7s ; stone walls to
the street backwards, a house slated, a yard, two gardens, and a
small house slated, 12s., in Selskar street; a house thatched, a
yard and garden in Upper street. Is 6d ; & a thatched front
house, a back building slated, a yard, a plot of ground, and
walls of a house in Selskar street, 5s 3d ; old walls of a house
near Upper- street and to the hospital, with a yard, and a cabin,
and a slated house next to that, 9s ; a house slated, a plot of
ground, a yard backwards in Corn-market, 4s 6d. Total rent in
Wexford, £15 15s 6d. In this Indenture there was a clause
inserted reserving to Laurence Walsh his judgement on the house
and yard in Corn market. The names of the officers in favour of
whom this grant was made, were — Lord Viscount Catherlogh, Sir
JOHN POWLETT, Sir WILLIAM GILBERT, Lieutenant WM. GILBERT,
Captain RICHARD OXENDEN, Lieutenant RICHARD ANDREWS, Captain
CHARLES CRAWLEY, Mr. WILLIAM RIGWAY, Captain WILLIAM HYDE, Major
JAMES PIERCESEY, Lieutenant JOHN MOORE, Major JOHN LOVE, Quarter-
Master HENRY FLOYD, Lieutenant CHARLES FULLWOOD, Captain THOMAS
GRAMES, Ensign JAMES FERGUSON, Captain WILLIAM DUTTON, Ensign
GEORGE BOSTOCK, THOMAS WYNDE, ROGER FORTESCUE, WILLIAM JOHNSTON.

Mr. PATRICK PETTIT, of Ballyclear, died, 1835.

THOMAS WALKER, Esq., father of C. A. Walker, V.L., died at
Belmont, near Wexford, 1837.

Sister MARY ELIZABETH Ennis, died at the Convent of Mercy,
Wexford, 1861.

Mr. ZACHARIAH NUGENT, Barrack-Master, Wexford, died suddenly,
1862.

End of Feb.