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custody by his nephew, Michael Purcell, Carlow, Co Carlow,
IRELAND.
1782
COUNTY OF CARLOW TO WITT}
The Examinations of Hannah Jackson of Tullow in said County, Servant Woman.
The said Examinant being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist's & Examinant deposeth that on the twenty seventh day of April last in the morning on opening the back door of her masters, Mr. John Brough's house in Tullow aforesaid and on her going out of said house some small distance she saw Walter Magee and Henry Whaley run out of a back house of her said masters armed with pistoles in their hands making toward the back door of said dwelling house where she the Examinant endeavoured to prevent their getting in, the said Walter Magee presented a pistol at this Examinant and swore he would shoot this Examinant if she attempted to hinder him from getting into said dwelling house, which put this Examinant in very great terror dread and fear of her life and obliged her not to give the said Walter Magee or said Henry Whaley the least opposition, whereupon the said Walter Magee and said Henry Whaley forcibly rushed through the said back door into her said masters dwelling house he being then and there in bed, upon which this Examinant asked them what they were about to do, but they made her no answer, and immediately after two men, more followed them into said house and continued all in the kitchen and hall of said house for some time, and until she alarmed her said master and called him up.
Hanna X Jackson [her mark]
Sworn before me the 6th day of July 1782 - Carbery Hendley
The said Examinant bound to our Sovereign Lord the King in the sum of twenty pounds sterling conditionally be and appear and prosecute at the next General Assizes and General Goal delivery to be held at Carlow in and for said County and not depart the County without Licence.
Taken and Acknowledged before me the day and year above mentioned - Carbery Hendley
1782
COUNTY OF CARLOW TO WITT}
The Examinations of Mary Kersy of Tullow in the County of Carlow Servant to Mr. John Brough of Tullow aforesaid taken before Carbery Hendley Esquire one of his Majesty's Justice of the Peace for said County.
The said Examinant being only sworn on the Holy Evangelists and Examinant say that on or about the Twenty seventh day of April last - Examinant being called up by Hannah Jackson on the morning of said day in her said Masters House in Tullow aforesaid she found Walter Magee and two other men whose names she has since heard are Henry Whaley and Daniel Horahan and in sometime afterwards James Nowland and James Gillespy joined said Magee in her said Masters House and the said Henry Whaley demanded the Key of the Parlour door of said House from this Examinant which Examinant gave the said Whaley whom opened the Parlour door and the said Henry Whaley and said other Persons went into said parlour and remained the for sometime. This Examinant sayth the said Magee told Examinant that he the said Henry Whaley had been for sometime that morning in an Outhouse waiting for an opportunity of getting into her said masters House and that as soon as Hannah Jackson who was then a Servant of the said John Brough's, had opened the door, he the said Walter Magee put a cocked Pistole to the said Hannah Jackson's Breast and then he and said other persons got into said dwelling House and forcibly kept possession thereof fore sometime and threatened to take possession of the Remainder of part of said House until said Master who was above stairs with his family in bed made his appearance.
Sworn before me this 6th day of July 1782. Carbery Hendley
Mary X Kersey [her mark]
Said Examinant is bound in 20 conditionally to appear and prosecute at next General Assizes to be held in Carlow for said County}
1782
20th August 1782
The Jurors for our Lord the King upon their Oath say and present That Walter
Magee of Tullow in the County of Carlow Yeoman Henry Whaley of the same in the
said County Yeoman Daniel Horahan of the same in the said County Yeoman James
Nowlan of the same in the said County Yeoman James Gillespy of the same in the
said County Yeoman on the Twenty Seventh day of April at the Twenty Second year
of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of Great
Britains, France s and Irelands King Defender of the Faith and Soforth with
Force and Arms that is Say with Swords Sticks and So forth at Tullow in the
County of Carlow forcibly unjustly and unlawfully did enter the Dwelling House
of John Brough Gentleman with Intent the said John Brough and his Family then
and there forcible unlawfully unjustly and injuriously and with Strong hand and
with Force and Arms to Expel and putout of the possession of the said Dwelling
House to the Great Terror of the said John Brough and also his Family to the
evil .. Example of all others in the like Case offending and Contrary to the
peace of our said Lord the King his Crown and Dignity.
no Due
B Bagenal
1819
COUNTY OF CARLOW TO WITT}
I Michael Warren do
Swear that I usually reside at Carlow Towns-land of Carlow in the Parish of
Carlow Barony of Carlow and County of Carlow SO HELP ME GOD
Michl Warren [signature]
I John Haughy do swear,
that I am a Householder, and have
a House wherein I usually reside at Sleaty in the Parish of Killeshin
Barony of Slieumargue and Queens County
and that I support and maintain myself by Farming
and that I am worth the Sum of 40 Pounds Sterling, over and
above all my just Debts. SO HELP ME GOD
John Haughy [signature]
I Peter Nowlan do
swear, that I am a Householder, and have
a House wherein I usually reside at Carlow in the Parish of Carlow
Barony of Carlow and County of Carlow
and that I support and maintain myself by keeping a Publick House
and that I am worth the Sum of - - - Pounds Sterling, over and
above all my just Debts. SO HELP ME GOD
Peter Nowlan [signature]
Sworn respectively before me
at Carlow in said County, the
20th Day of April 1819.
BE it remembered that the
above named Michael Warren, John Haughy & Peter Nowlan
and every of them came before me, one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for
said County, and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to our Sovereign Lord
the
King, in the Sums to their Names respectively annexed, that is to say,
The said Michael Warren
in the Sum of Forty Pounds sterl.
The said John Haughy in the Sum of Twenty Pounds, Do.
And the said Peter Nowlan in the Sum of Twenty Pounds Do.
THE Condition of the foregoing
Recognizance is such, that if the above bounden
Michael Warren shall be and appear in his Proper
Person in open Court at the next Sitting of the General Afsizes
to be held at Carlow in and for said County, and do attend the Court
from Day to Day during the said afsizes and from afsizes
to afsizes to be held for said County, until discharged by the Court,
and answer all such Matters and Things, as shall be objected against him on
behalf
of our said Lord the King, by
then the foregoing Recognizance to be Void; otherwise to remain in full
Force and
Virtue in Law.
Taken and acknowledged before me
the Day and Year aforesaid Michael Warren [signature]
Peter Nowlan [signature
John Haughy [signature]
_____________________
Moore, Printer, Tullow st.,
W Fishbourne
Carlow
1819
TULLOW. COUNTY OF CARLOW TO WIT}
By Gilbert FitzGerald
Esq. one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for Carlow.
The Information of Arthur Waters of Killoghternawn in Carlow who being
duly Sworn on the Holy Evangelists Deposith and Saith that on the day of the
fifteenth of June 1819 on the Fair of Gorsebridge in the County of Kilkenny he
was assaulted and most cruelly beaten with Sticks Leaden whips etc. , without
any provocation, by Andy Fenlon of Ballyellin in Said county being aided
and assisted by Lawrence Doyle of Ballyellin and Michael Ellot, John
Kelly and David Doyle all of Ballytigla, James and Andy
Troy and Patt Doyle of Drimfea, Archibold and Walter Sly of
Carrignafekea all in Said County .
And Arthur Waters further Saith that James Troy , NichlosTroy,
Patt Doyle Archibold and Walter Sly aforesaid , threatened
and attempted to beat him on several former occasions particularly at the Fair
which was held at Myshall in the County aforesaid on the 10th day of May last,
where they would have beaten him severely if he had not been saved from them by
his friends.
( signed ) *Arthur Waters*.
Sworn before me this 17th June 1819 having been truly read to Deponent.
(signed )* Fitz Gerald* Esq. one of his Majesty's Justices of peace for
Said County.
1820
COUNTY OF CARLOW TO WIT}
Henry Warren maketh oath that he
usually resides at Borris in the town land of Borris, in the Parish of
Cloonegoose Barony of Idrone East and County of Carlow
Henry Warren
Sworn before me this 22nd day of May 1820
Be it Remembered that the above named Henry
Warren came in his proper person before me and acknowledged himself to be
indebted unto our Sovereign Lord the King in the sum of ten pounds sterling.
Henry Warren
The Condition of the Sovereign recognisance is
such that if the above bounden Henry Warren do appear in his proper
person in open Court on the first day of the next General Quarter Sessions to be
held at Carlow in and for the County of Carlow, and do attend the Court from day
to day during the said Sessions and from Sessions to Sessions to be held for
said County and prosecute Edmd Byrne of Borris (and Son) John
Byrne for an assault then the forgoing recognisance to be void, other wise
to remain in full force of virtue in Law.
Henry Warren
Taken & acknowledged May the 25th 1820
James? Doyle
1820
COUNTY CARLOW TO WIT}
James Warren maketh Oath and saith that
he usually resides in the Townland of Ballymurphy in the parish of Tullowphelim,
Barony of Rathvilly and County of Carlow and that he supports himself by his
income and farming.
Sworn before me this 16th Day of June 1820
William Carter
The above named James Warren acknowledges himself to be indebted to our
Sovereign Lord the King in the sum of Ten pounds sterling
James Warren
The Condition of the above Recognizance is
such that if the above Bound James Warren shall be and appears in his
proper person at the next General Sessions of the peace to be held at Tullow in
and for the said County of Carlow and attend from day to day and from Sessions
to Sessions and prosecute Robert Browne, Patrick Browne and Peter Browne
in the annexed Information named and not depart the Court without Leave that
then the above Recognizance to be void else to remain in full force and virtue
in Law
Taken and acknowledged before me the day and years aforesaid
William Carter
1821
COUNTY CARLOW TO WITT}
Richard Warren maketh Oath that he usually resides in Ballymurphy in the Parish of Tankardstown in the Barony of Rathvilly and County of Carlow.
Richard Warren [signature]
The said Richard Warren
in the sum of Ten pounds sterling
The said Michael Fenelon in the sum of Ten pounds sterling
The said Michael Fitzgerald in the sum of Ten pounds sterling
The said Michael Kelly in the sum of Ten pounds sterling
The said John Redmond in the sum of Ten pounds sterling
The said James Dowling in the sum of Ten pounds sterling
The said Singleton Gardiner in the sum of Five pounds sterling
The said Patrick Kelly
in the sum of Five pounds sterling
The Condition of the foregoing
Recognisancesch
that if said above
bounden Richard Warren, Michael Fenelon, Michael Fitzgerald,
Michael Kelly, John Redmond and James Dowling and every of them shall
appear in their proper persons in open Court on the first day of the next
General Assizes to be held at Carlow in and for the said County of Carlow and
answer all such matters and things as shall be objected against them on behalf
of our said Lord the King then the foregoing Recognisance
to be void and of no effect otherwise to remain in full force and virtue in Law.
Sworn and acknowledged before me this 3rd day of August 1821
William Carter [signature]
1823
No. 80
County of Carlow
Division of Carlow
I John Warren of the
Town and in the County of Carlow
one of the Parties in a Cause in which
the annexed Decree was pronounced, and the Sum of
Six pounds Sixteen Shillings and Costs
thereby ordered to be recovered, and in which Cause the said John
Warren was
Plaintiff and William Timmin
Defendant do swear that there is still remaining
due and unpaid of the said Sum so ordered to be recovered, the Sum of
Four pounds Sterling
after all just Allowances
Sworn before me in open Court this 30 Day of June 1823
John Warren [signature]
J Befsonnet Assistant Barrister for said County
If the Person swearing or
affirming be a Party as a personal Representative of any other Person, or is
he makes this Affidavit or Affirmation as personal Representative to one of the
Parties in the
original Cause, add these Words after the Word Allowances, - "As I verily
believe."
1824
No. 41
County of Carlow
Division of Carlow
I John Warren of Carlow
in the County of Carlow
one of the Parties in a Cause in which
the annexed Decree was pronounced, and the Sum of
Ten pounds Sixteen Shillings and Eleven pence
thereby ordered to be recovered, and in which Cause John Warren
is
Plaintiff and Charles Timmin
Defendant do swear that there is still remaining
due and unpaid of the said Sum so ordered to be recovered, the Sum of
Ten pounds
after all just Allowances
Sworn before me in open Court this 20th Day of April 1824
John Warren [signature]
J Befsonnet Assistant Barrister for said County
If the Person swearing or
affirming be a Party as a personal Representative of any other Person, or is
he makes this Affidavit or Affirmation as persoal Representative to one of the
Parties in the
original Cause, add these Words after the Word Allowances, - "As I verily
believe."
1824
No. 39
County of Carlow
Division of Carlow
I John Warren of
in the County of Carlow
one of the Parties in a Cause in which
the annexed Decree was pronounced, and the Sum of
Twelve pounds three Shillings and seven pence
thereby ordered to be recovered, and in which Cause I the said
John Warren am
Plaintiff and William Bernard
Defendant do swear that there is still remaining
due and unpaid of the said Sum so ordered to be recovered, the Sum of
Twelve pounds three Shillings and seven pence Sg [Sterling]
after all just Allowances
Sworn before me in open Court this 19 Day of July 1824
John Warren [signature]
J Befsonnet Assistant Barrister for said County
If the Person swearing or
affirming be a Party as a personal Representative of any other Person, or is
he makes this Affidavit or Affirmation as personal Representative to one of the
Parties in the
original Cause, add these Words after the Word Allowances, - "As I verily
believe."
1824
No.
County of Carlow
Division of Carlow
I John Warren of
in the County of Carlow
one of the Parties in a Cause in which
the annexed Renewal was pronounced, and the Sum of
Four pounds Six Shillings and five pence
thereby ordered to be recovered, and in which Cause I the said
John Warren
Plaintiff and William Timmin
Defendant do swear that there is still remaining
due and unpaid of the said Sum so ordered to be recovered, the Sum of
Three pounds Six Shillings and five pence
after all just Allowances
Sworn before me in open Court this 19 Day of July 1824
John Warren [signature]
J Befsonnet Assistant Barrister for said County
If the Person swearing or
affirming be a Party as a personal Representative of any other Person, or is
he makes this Affidavit or Affirmation as personal Representative to one of the
Parties in the
original Cause, add these Words after the Word Allowances, - "As I verily
believe."
1835
COUNTY OF CARLOW TO WIT}
Jane Burges Warren of
Bagenalstown Parish of Dunleckney Baroney of Idrone East and County of Carlow
Widow acknowledge herself bound to the King in the sum of Fifty pounds sterling.
The condition of the forgoing Recognisances is such that if the said Jane Burgess shall be and appear at the next assizes to be held at Carlow in and for said County a
Jane X Warren [her mark]
Taken and acknowledged before me this 19th January 1835.
W Steuart?
P Bagenal
1835
COUNTY CARLOW TO WIT}
The Informations of Jane Burgess
Warren of Bagenalstown in said County who being duly sworn and examined saith
that on the morning of the 11th Instant Thomas Murphy of Bagenalstown aforesaid
carpenter in part of whose House deponant resided did on finding no person in
the House but deponant who was confined to Bed and had not been well the week
previous bolt and fasten the Doors of said House and then and there assault and
ravish this deponant forcibly and against her will altho deponant made all the
resistances she could saith the said Thomas Murphy forced his way into deponants
Bed on on the said morning and then and there had carnal knowledge of this
deponant against the deponants will and consent as aforesaid.
Jane X Warren [her mark]
Sworn before us this 19th day of January 1835
W Steuart
P Bagenal
1846
COUNTY OF CARLOW TO WIT}
Taken by C.H. Tuckey, Esq.,
Resident Magistrate in and for said County.
THE EXAMINATIONS of John James Lecky of BallyKealy in the Parish of
Fenagh Barony of Forth and County of Carlow aforesaid, Esquire D.L. - who being
duly Sworn on the Holy Evangelists and examined, deposeth and saith, that on the
morning of the 30th day of November 1846 - I saw a man outside my house at
BallyKealy before one o Clock he was knocking with a long Bough at an upper
Window he went from said Window after I first saw him and in a short time
returned without his coat, I observed Jane Morris a maid who slept in the
room above / let down a quilt which he fastened himself to and was drawn
up / he assisting / and entered into the House by the Window I sent immediately
for the Police Constable Michael Reynolds came very soon with
SubConstable Patrick Reilly. John Furney was under a Bed in
said Room and came from under it when Constable Michael Reynolds pushed
his Gun with the Bayonet fixed towards where he lay concealed, he had only his
shirt on at the time , I fear that unless said person / viz. John Furney
/ who entered my House at said time and place be bound over in sufficient
Sureties to keep the peace and be of good behaviour my person or property will
be injured by said John Furney.
(signed) John James Lecky.
Examinant acknowledges himself to be indebted to our Sovereign Lady the Queen in the sum of Ten Pounds sterling, conditioned to Prosecute this Examinations at the next General Assizes to be held at Carlow in said County and from Assizes to Assizes until discharged. (signed) John James Lecky.
I John James Lecky above named, do
Swear that my Occupation and Place of Residence are above
truly described.
SO HELP ME GOD. Sworn before me this 30th day of November 1846.
(signed )
C.H.Tuckey, Resident Magistrate.
1847
COUNTY OF CARLOW TO WIT}
By C. H. Teukey RM Esq., One of Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace in and for said County.
THE INFORMATION of Mary
Warren Spinster of Carlow Parish of Carlow Barony of Carlow and County of
Carlow who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists, deposeth and saith, that on
this 7th day of August 1847, I was threatened by Mary Nowlan at Carlow
and she threatened to get me murdered on Monday next, I am afraid the said Mary
Nowlan will do me bodily harm if she be not bound over to keep the peace as
I swore Information's relative to James Hayden who is now dead in Carlow Infirmary.
Mary X Warren [her mark]
Truly read to Deponant & Sworn before me at Carlow August 7th 1847
C.H. Teukey RM
The above-named Mary Warren
hereby acknowledgeth herself to be indebted to Our Sovereign Lady the Queen in
the Sum of Two [Ten] pounds, Sterling if noticed Conditioned that she be and
appear at the next Quarter Sessions to be held at Carlow in said County, and do
then and there prosecute the above-named Mary Nowlan and do attend from
Quarter Session to Quarter Sessions for such purpose until discharged by the
Court..
Mary X Warren [her mark]
Taken and acknowledged before Me, this 7th day of August 1847.
C.H. Teukey R.M.
I have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible in transcribing the information however it is possible that errors may have occurred. Data should be verified against original copies and sources.
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