Patrick Tr(e)acy & Ann(e)
Elizth b. 21 June 1789 Cathedral St.
Mary Limerick (LDS)
Richard Taylor b. 11 November 1791
c. 15 November 1791 Saint John Limerick (LDS)
1822, 1828 and 1841, there are references to a
Methodist Thomas Tracy of Limerick, who it may be presumed is a relation.
Richard T
Tracey & Dorothea Wood 1824 (Killaloe Marriage Licence Bond)
Tracey, Samuel
Joshua, pen. P.T., Dec. 5 1847, aged 18; s. of Richard Taylor, Predicator
Methodistas; b. Co. Tipperary.
Society of Friends (Quaker) Congregational Records
1854 Saml Tracy
At a meeting of
members of the Female Bounty Fund held in Cork 16th of is month 1854
present...Co Tipperary...Saml Tracy le,
1859 Albany
Co New York naturalization petitions for Irish born
Samuel Tracy, 24, b. Tipperary, left from Liverpool,
Albany Oct 14
April 19, 1854 (BL) Death
April 9, at
Tullamore, Samuel Wood, eldest son of the Rev. Richard Taylor Tracy, Wesleyan
Minister.
6
December 1854 (NG) Deaths
Dec 4...At his father's
house, Youghal, Richard Watson, youngest son of the Rev. Richard T. Tracy,
Wesleyan Minister.
December 6, 1854 (FJ) Death
December 1, at Youghal, Richard Watson, youngest son
of the Rev. Richard T. Tracy, Wesleyan Minister.
Dorothea Tracy, (née Wood), Catherine Street, Limerick Chronicle 2nd
September 1882, wife of Rev. R. T. Tracy, death notice
“Tracy –At her residence, 62 Catherine-street,
Dorotheo the beloved wife of the Rev R. T. Tracy, and daughter of the Rev Samuel
Wood. – Funeral on Monday morning
at 9 o’clock.”
Died on 17th October, 1889, in Limerick.
Richard Taylor Tracy, Registration district: Limerick, Record type: Deaths, Registration date - quarter and year: Oct - Dec 1889, Age: 99
Obituary: Richard Taylor Tracy, Rev., 62 Catherine Street 17/10/1889 death notice, (further report 17/10/1889) (funeral report 19/10/1889)(further report 26/10/1889) [online]
22 October 1889 Northern Whig
The
Methodist Church.
Death of Rev. T.
Tracey, M.A.—Many will learn with regret the death of the Rev. Richard Taylor
Tracey, of Limerick, who was not only by long way the father of the Irish
Conference, but probably the oldest Methodist minister in the world. Deceased
was a native of Limerick, and entered the ministry in 1817. After performing
the active duties of the Itinerancy for nearly forty years, during which time
was twice stationed in Armagh, twice Sligo, twice Carlow, and twice in Roscrea;
once In Oldcastle, Cookstown, Mallow, Drogheda, Coleraine, Waterford. limerick,
Ballina, Newry, Tullamore, and Youghal, respectively, he, became a
supernumerary 1857, and for the last thirty two yean be resided in Limerick,
with the exception of two years which lived Youghal, four in Cork, and three in
Ennis. He was in the 99th year of his age when he died, and the 73rd of his
ministry. He remembered the Irish rebellion of 1798, and the excitement, and
massacres of that time produced an impression on his mind which he never
forgot, and to which he frequently referred in his annual communications to the
Conference. He also had a distinct recollection of the evils of the unhappy
division of 1816 between the Wesleyans and Primitive Wesleyans, and, of course,
lived to see that breach satisfactorily healed Id 1878. All his early
contemporaries have long since passed away, and have only been known to the
present generation by their names. Mr. Tracey was married to a daughter of the
late Rev. Samuel Wood, a distinguished minister of early Methodism, and by her
had four children — two sons and two daughters. Both the sons died shortly
after they had taken out their degrees as medical men, but the daughters still
survive, and are living in Limerick. Mrs. Traoey has been dead for some years.
Deceased was a good preacher, a painstaking,
conadentions pastor, and a kind friend. Towards all was most gentlemanly in his
bearing, and was greatly beloved by those who know him. He died last Thursday,
and was buried on Saturday in Limerick, his funeral having bean attended by
large concourse of parsons representing all classes in the community.
Limerick Chronicle Margaret Elizabeth Tracy, 19/08/1909, daughter of late Rev. Richard Taylor, Methodist minister; death notice The Rev. Richard Taylor
Tracey, m.a., Wesleyan Minister, was born on the 11th November, 1791; was
accepted for the ministry by the Conference of 1815; was appointed to a circuit
in 1817; died on 17th October, 1889, in Limerick, having almost completed his
98th year, and 73rd of his ministry. The dates in this case can be relied upon,
as they are all entered in the minutes of the Conference, and properly
authenticated.
Milligan,
Seaton F. (1890) Some Recent Cases of Remarkable Longevity. The Journal
of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, Fifth Series, Vol. 1, No. 3
(3rd Quarter, 1890), pp. 232-239
[1818] The Wesleyan Conference met on July
3rd...Richard T. Tracy of Limerick...received on trial...Messrs. Bailey and
Tracy had been appointed to the Cookstown and Churchhill mission, at the last
Conference;...
[1822] These proposals
were published in a circular, signed by Messrs...Thomas Tracy, Limerick...
[1825 Coleraine] The Rev. Richard T. Tracy,
however, was appointed, with the Rev. John Holmes as his colleague. They both
remained in town for the first Sabbath, Mr. Holmes preaching in the morning,
and Mr. Tracy in the evening. At the close of the latter service a
prayer-meeting was held, at which the officials were set to work. To help in
removing the want of harmony that existed, Mr. Tracy soon afterwards invited
all the leaders and principal friends to his own house for tea. At first, when
they came in, there was some shyness ; but as the house filled, the hearty
welcome, the cheerful room, and the encouragement given to free social
intercourse did their work, until the spell was completely broken, and there
was such a meeting as had not been in Coleraine for years. It proved to be the
beginning of better days ; the public services and
classes were more largely attended, and God granted His abundant blessing.
There was a gracious revival and much spiritual prosperity. So deeply
interesting and profitable were the services that at times it was difficult to
bring them to a close. On one lovefeast occasion the chapel was open all day
and all night, so that many of those present went direct from the meeting, on
the following morning, to open their shops for business.
At this time there was an infidel club in the
town, which exerted a pernicious influence even on some members of the
congregation. The preachers declared war against this ungodly association. Mr.
Tracy first intimated his willingness to converse on the questions in dispute,
with any willing to speak to him. He then lent them suitable books, and finding
that he was gaining ground, took courage, and published that he would preach a
series of sermons on the evidences of Christianity and the folly and immoral
tendencies of infidelity.. For several Sabbath
evenings the chapel was filled so full that some persons could not obtain
admission. The result was that the club was broken up and the members
scattered, some joining the Society. The leader soon afterwards, when under the
influence of drink, fell oflF a coach, was severely hurt, and for some time
confined to bed. He was visited by some members of the Society, who admonished
him and prayed with him, and there was reason to think, not in vain.
There had been for some years in Coleraine a
bad practice which the ministers succeeded in effectually stopping. On the
Sabbath afternoon, between the two services elsewhere, people were accustomed
to come to the neighbourhood of the preacher's residence for lunch, and some of
the young persons to play pitch and toss. Mr. Mayne used to speak to them and
give them tracts, but it was of no avail. He was only the Methodist preacher ! Mr. Tracy, having tried a word of counsel in
vain, went to the Mayor, and arranged with him that the police should iwt^tfex^.^ which they did; the Sabhath-breakers were coui^eWftdL \ft
^^^«ft.^ did not return to their former habit. For this act Mr. Tracy received
public thanks.
[1826] At Bushmills a new chapel was opened on
October 22nd ; the services conducted by the Revs.
Richard T. Tracy and John Saul, were seasons of
gracious visitation, and the collections and subscriptions were sufficient to
meet all demands, so as to leave the building free of debt. The entrance-gates
were a novelty in ecclesiastical architecture, being suspended on two
pentagonal basaltic pillars, which were fair specimens of those which form the
Giant's Causeway. There were then in this village good congregations, a
promising society, and a Sunday-school.
[1837] The May district
meeting of this year in Sligo was rendered memorable by the bringing forward of
William Arthur as a candidate. He preached one
evening, during the sittings of the district, with wonderful power. No doubt
the sermon was open to criticism on some points, but none could think of that
during its delivery. Many under it were convicted; one young man said he felt
as if the flames of the pit were coming up about him. Mr. Arthur has since
preached more eloquent sermons, but not one more remarkable for the
demonstration of the Holy Spirit. He had been requested by the Rev. R. T. Tracy
to supply for him for a fortnight on the Sligo circuit, and here his labours
were so acceptable and so Divinely owned that he was induced to remain for
about three months, his youthful appearance, earnest piety, burning zeal, and
impassioned eloquence giving a unique attraction to his ministrations. He
visited and laboured in town and country, and set them all aflame.
Congregations were large wherever he preached, and many were brought to God.
Charles Henry Crookshank (1886)
History of Methodism in Ireland
1818 Cookstown
1819 Armagh
1820 Sligo
1821 Clonmell
1822 Mallow
1823 Roscrea
1824-5 Drogheda
1826-7 Coleraine
1828-1830 Roscrea
1831-2 Carlow
1818 Cookstown
1819 Armagh
1820 Sligo
1821 Clonmell
1822 Mallow
1823 Roscrea
1824 Drogheda
1826 Coleraine
1828 Roscrea
1831 Carlow
1834 Sligo
1844 Carlow
1849 Armagh
1854 Youghal
1857 Youghal, Sup.
29 July 1829 (FJ) Methodist Conferences
Preachers appointed to the
Limerick District...at Roscrea, Rev. Richard Tracey...
1830
The Representatives
of the Rev. Richard Tracy and of Joseph Leech, Townparks (part of) Methodist
Chapel, Roscrea, Tipperary, 0a/0r/18p, £5 rent, Lease dated 2nd November 1830.
John Earl of Portarlington to the Rev Richard Tracey and Joseph Leech, of that
plot or part of the former Castle garden in the town of Roscrea, called the
Methodist Concerns, for 109 years from the 25th day of March previous at the
yearly rent of one pepper-corn for the first seven years, and of £5 sterling
for the residue of the term. The premises consists of
a Methodist Meeting-house and the Ministers residence, which are excellent
buildings, in good repair, having been recently erected.
July 12,
1831 The Belfast News-Letter
...Carlow - Rev Richard T. Tracey...
1832 Electoral List
Carlow
Tracey Rev. R.T., Brown St., Gentleman, Dissenter, Do
[Liberal]
23 Jun 1835
Memorial No: 184306126
Samuel Kyle, Revd Methodist Minister, of Roscrea, TIP
Trustee: Richard F Treacy of Sligo Sligo
July 14,
1835 (BL) Wesleyan Methodist Conference
VI The Sligo District
19. Sligo Richd T. Tracy
22. Boyle Richard T. Tracy
1837 Dublin Almanacy
Richard T. Tracy, Methodist Wesley, Sligo &
Chairman Sligo District
03 March 1838 Wexford Independent
Notice Wesley Methodist Chapel,
Rowe-street, Wexford...Sermons...Rev Richard T Tracey
of Waterford...
July 5, 1839
The Belfast News-Letter
Limerick - R.T. Tracey
1839 Shearman Directory
Rev Richard T Tracy, Wesley Chapel, Parade Quay, Waterford. Nobility/gentry/clergy
1841 Missionary Committee
...Richard T. Tracy [1842 Sligo]...Thomas Tracy of Limerick...
Richard T Tracy, Rev., Brown St.
Wesleyan Methodist Meeting House, Charlotte Street,
Minister, Rev. Richard T. Treacy.
July 4, 1843
(FJ) Wesleyan Methodist Conference
VI. The Sligo District
Ballina - Revs. R.T. Tracy
Rev. R.T. Tracy, Chairman
July 4, 1843
(FJ) Wesleyan Methodist Conference
II. Waterford District
Carlow - Richard T. Tracy
Richard T. Tracy, chairman of the district
Jul 19, 1844 (BL) Annual
Wesleyan Conference
Waterford District
Carlow - Richard T. Tracy
Wexford - Richard T. Tracy, chairman of the district.
1846 Slater's Directory
Richard T Tracy, (rev), Brown Street, Carlow. Wesley
Methodist Church.
28 Apr 1848
Rev. Richard T. Tracy of Needham Place, Newry;
Wesleyan Minister ;signed an enrolment of people
willing to keep law and order and swear allegiance to the Queen
https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000633289#page/98/mode/1up
2. The Waterford District – Chairman Rev. R.T. Tracey
II – The Waterford District
7. Carlow, Richard T. Tracy (pp.37)
Richard T. Tracy, Chairman
XI – The Newry District
48. Newry, Richard T. Tracy (pp. 486)
April 1848
In consideration of
the presen[t] and seeing that evil disposed persons [ ]We
the undersigned inhabitants of the [town of Newry and district ] expedient and
necessary, that all loyal and well-affected men should [ ] maintenance of peace
and order, the enforcement of the laws, and mutual pr[otection] and we hereby
enrol ourselves for these purposes, solemnly engaging, that we shall bear true
allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen...Richard T. Tracy Wesleyan Minister
Needham Place, Newry...T2961/1
1850 Thoms Directory of Ireland
Newry District
Armagh: Richard T. Tracy, Alexander Twiss
Richard T. Tracy, Chairman of the District.
July 1, 1853
(BL)
Tullamore - R. Tracey
In the Griffiths Valuation of 1854 the following was recorded:
Church Street, Tullamore townland of the
Parish of Kilbride, Co. Offaly
|
Map
no. 17 |
Occupants |
Immediate
Lessor |
Description |
Area |
Valuation
(land/buildings) |
|
7 |
Earl
of Charleville |
Wesleyan
Methodist Chapel |
- |
£10.0.0 |
|
|
8 |
– Lyddon |
Rev. R.T. Tracey |
Ho., off., & small garden |
- |
£4.10.0 |
|
9 |
Rev William Molloy |
same |
Ho., off., & small garden |
- |
£4.10.0 |
|
13 |
Rev. R.F. Tracey |
Abigal McDonnell |
Ho., off., yd., & garden |
0.0.15 |
£0.10.0/£11.10.0 |
June 30, 1854
(BL) Wesleyan Ministers
Cork District - Youghal - Richd. T. Tracy...
1855 The following members were elected:-
…Rev RT
Tracey, Nelson-place, Youghal
Proceedings and Transactions of the Kilkenny and South-East of Ireland
Archaeological Society (1855)
July 3, 1858
(BL)
Youghal - Richd.T. Tracey...
1858-1865 Report of President of Queen's College, Cork
...Rev. Mr. Tracy, Dean of the Wesleyan Community...Report of the
Wesleyan Dean of Residence, Cork, 3 Duke Parade December 9 1862...Richard T.
Tracy
July 2 1859 The Portadown Weekly News
Stations of the Wesleyan Ministers for 1859-69
Cork—Thomas T. N. Hull, Robert G. Jones; Richard T.
Tracy, supernumerary.
13 March 1861 Cork Examiner
... Rev. Mr. Tracy, Wesleyan minister, said that the students under his
care gave entire satisfaction. Their morals propriety of conduct in general was
exemplary, and ...
24 February 1863 Cork
Examiner
... R. T. Tracy, 3, Dyke Parade. ...
1863 Cork City Directory
Richard T Tracey, Rev, Wesleyan Dean of Residence (Queen’s College), 3
Dyke Parade, Cork
June 1863 Stations of Wesleyan Ministers
Missionary
Stations...Ennis: Richard T Tracy, supernumerary...
June 1866 Stations of Wesleyan Ministers
Missionary Stations...Killarney, R.T. Tracy, Supernumerary. Chairman
of the District (Cork)
June 1869 Stations of Wesleyan Ministers
Limerick...R.T.
Tracy...
Nobility, Gentry & Clergy
Rev. Richard Taylor Tracey, 48 Catherine Street, Limerick
659 Ennis, Richard T. Tracy Supernumerary. Letters to be addressed to Limerick.
754 Limerick, (George Street) Richard T. Tracy Supernumerary
June 1872 Stations of Wesleyan Ministers
Ennis
Richard T. Tracy, supernumerary, letters to be addressed to Limerick...
June 1875 Stations of Wesleyan Ministers
Ennis R.
T. Tracy, Super...
1875 Bassett
Rev. R. T. Tracey, Catherine Street, Limerick
1875-6 Bassett's Directory
Ennis Clergy
Methodist-Rev Richard Tracey
June 1876 The Wesleyan
Conference
Ennis –
Richard T. Tracy, Supernumerary
...Letters
of sympathy were directed to be sent to...R.T. Tracy...
1877 Bassett
Rev. R. T. Tracey, 48 Catherine Street, Limerick
Protestant Dissenting Chapels
Rev. R. Tracey, 48 Catherine Street, Limerick
Rev. R. T. Tracey, 48 Catherine Street, Limerick
December 1881 Sunday Closing
...RT Tracy, Limerick...
21 Nov 1883 (BL) The Methodist Church
The numerous friends of the venerable R. T. Tracy, of Limerick, will be
pleased to learn that he is well. Although he has entered on his 93rd year his
memory is still quick aid retentive, and his intellect unclouded. He began his
public labours at the early age of 17, and continued until he was 86.
1884 Bassett
Rev. R. T. Tracey, 53 Catherine Street, Limerick
Richard T. Tracy, Rev, Catherine
Street, Rated Occupier, house and yard, Shannon Ward
Rev. R. T. Tracey, 62 Catherine Street, Limerick
Protestant Dissenting Chapels
23 June 1887 Freeman's Journal
The Methodist
Conference... Rev II Tracey, Limerick, who is the father of the Conference, and
96 years of age, and was read by the secretary (the Rev James Donnelly), in
which he conveyed his ...
June 1887 The Methodist
Church
...A letter in
reply to the Conference letter of sympathy was read from Rev R.T. Tracy, M.A.,
now in his 96th year of his year...
June 1890 The
Methodist Church
The obituaries of the following ministers...for insertion in the
minutes...Richard T. Tracy, M.A. of Limerick, born in 1791, died in 1889...
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