Thomas
Henry Tracey, of Dublin, Solicitor, Councillor, QC, JP (1821-1895)
was the son of Timothy Tracy, secretary.
He graduated from Kings Inns in 1845. According to the
Directory listings, he and his father lived in various addresses in Dublin. He
spent the last thirty years living in 103 Lower Gardiner street.
In 1847, Mr. Thomas H.
Tracey, was the Clerk of the Peace's office, county of Dublin.
In December 1849, Thomas H.
Tracey was sworn in and admitted an attorney of the Court of Exchequer.
In the 1850 Thoms
Directory of Ireland, he has the following listings:
City Officers Dublin - Deputy (Clerk of the Crown): Thomas H. Tracy, esq. (48 Gt
Brunswick St???)
Thomas
H. Tracy, 56 Gardiner Street Lower, solicitor ...
From 1854 to 1860 he was a councillor from the
North Dock Ward in Dublin Corporation, and a leader of the liberal/radical
party.
In 15 August 1863, Thomas H. Tracey, Esq., and Mrs.
Tracey have left lower Gardiner street for the
continent.
In 18 January 1864, Mr Thomas H. Tracey dedicated a
political pamphlet on “The Irish Viceroyalty” to his Excellency the Earl of
Carlisle, published by Joseph Dollard, Dame-street. [A copy is available in the
RIA]
In June 1882, Mr.
Thomas H. Tracey, Junior and Mr. Thomas H. Tracey, attended the Cardinal
McCabe's Reception
In 1888, he made multiple contributions to the
O'Connell Monument fund.
In 1890, he became a Justice of the Peace.
He died on the 3rd March 1895,
aged 74 years.
Family Notices
Thomas Henry Tracey & Delia Burke (married June 25 1863, at
the Cathedral Marlborough street)
Thomas Henry b. 28 January 1865 (LDS)
Ellen b. 14 August 1867 (LDS)
26 June 1863 (FJ)
On June 25, 1863 at the Cathedral Marlborough
street by the Rev William Purcell, Thomas H. Tracey, Esq,
to Delia, second daughter of James Burke, Esq, of
Galway.
Treacy - January 23 or
28 1865, at Lower Gardiner-street, the wife of Thomas H. Tracey, solicitor, of
a son (IT & FJ)
14 August 1867 (FJ) at 103 Lower Gardiner street, the wife of Thomas H. Tracey, solicitor, of a
daughter.
Aug 29, 1908 (FJ) Auction of Dublin Property
...103 Lower Gardiner street, with posession (for executrix of late Mr. Tracy)...
May
25, 1910 (FJ) In Memoriam
Tracey - Second Annisversary
- In loving memory of Thomas Henry Tracey, late of Lower Gardiner street, who departed this life on the 25th of May, 1908; fondly
loved and dearly mourned by his sorrowing wife and children. Also
my beloved son, Harry, who died on the 2nd of May 1907. Sacred Heart of
Jesus, have mercy on their souls. Queen of the Holy Rosary,
pray for them. Masses will be offered in Mount Argus this day.
In the Kings Inns
Admission Papers, it states: Tracey, Thomas Henry, s. of Timothy, Dublin, scrivener; under 24; ed. Dublin; aft. Father.
H 1845.
Directory
Listings:
1829: T Tracey, Scrivener, 70 Aungier
St
1830: T Tracey, Scrivener, 16 Aungier
St
1831: Timothy Tracey, Scrivener, 42 French St
Not listed 1832 to 1835 and 1837 to 1840
1836: Timothy Tracy, Scrivener, 14 Aungier St
1839-1840: Thomas H Tracey esq,
(Gentry & Nobility), 28 Gt Ship St
1842-1847: Timothy Tracy, scrivener, 16 Mercer St
1841: Timothy Tracy, 28 Gt
Ship St
1842-1846: Thomas H. Tracey, 1 (and 2) Camden Villa
1847-1848: Thomas H. Tracey, Victoria Terr, Bath Ave, Beggers Bush
1848-51 Griffiths Valuation Dublin: Timothy Tracey, Howth
Howth Dublin
1848-51 Griffiths Valuation Dublin: Thomas H.
Tracy, Gardiner Street, Lower St. Thomas Dublin
1850: Timothy Trac(e)y, 8 York Street, scrivener,
1850: Thomas H. Tracey, 52 or 56 Lower Gardiner St
(solicitor) & Deputy Clerk of the Crown?
1862-3: Thomas H Tracy, Esq., solicitor, 103
Gardiner street lower.
February 1868: Thomas H. Treacy,
Solicitor, Lower Gardiner Street
Newspaper
References:
December 17, 1847 (FJ) Dublin
Police
Cautions to Vintners - Mr.
Thomas H. Tracey, of the Clerk of the Peace's office, county of Dublin...
25
March 1848 (N)
...M.
Tracy, of Gardiner-street, then rose to address the meeting. He alluded to the
conduct of the Lord Lieutenant in filling the town with soldiers and shutting
the Castle gates. He urged upon the meeting to exert themselves
and obtain their liberties...
13 May 1848 (N) Protestant Repeal Association
...present...T.C. Tracey...solicitor[?]...
January 5, 1849 (FJ) Clerk of
the Crown's Office
We should hope that in the
distribution of places connected with the above office the claim of Mr. Thomas
H. Tracey may not be forgotten. Mr. Tracey has acted in that capacity for many
years, and his efficiency as well as his civility on all occasions has been
amply attested by the public, who speak largely of him as an officer and a
gentleman. - Pilot of Tuesday.
May 25, 1849 (FJ) The State Prisoners
...solicitors...Thomas
H. Tracey, 56 Lower Gardiner street...
November 21, 1849 (FJ)
Thomas H. Tracey, Esq, 56 Lower Gardiner street...elected
to act as assessor at the ensuing municipal election for the Custom House ward.
December 6, 1849 (FJ)
Thomas H. Tracey was on
yesterday sworn in and admitted an attorney of the Court of Exchequer.
July 15, 1850 (FJ) North Dock
Ward Liberal Club
Thomas H. Tracey, Esq, solicitor, in the chair
November 30, 1849 (BL) Court
of Chancery - Dublin
...applied as
attorneys...Tracy...
January 11, 1850 (FJ) Kilmainham Quarter Session
...Mr. Thomas W. Tracy, who
defended the prisoner...
April 24, 1850 (FJ) Abolition
of the Viceroyalty
North Dock Ward...Moved by Henry
Grattan Esq.; seconded by Thomas Tracy, Esq.
May 10, 1851
Nation
Thomas H. Treacy, solicitor, 36 Lower Gardiner street
25 October 1851 (N) To the Liberal Burgesses of the
North Ward
Gentlemen - I beg to offer myself as a Candidate
for the representation of your Ward in the Municipal Council. If elected, I
shall by every means in my power discountenance any increase of Taxation, and
endeavour to reduce the rates on this impoverished city. My principals are,
that "Tenant Right," and a Repeal of the Legislative Union, are both
essential to the prosperity of Ireland. Thomas H. Tracey, 56 Lower gardiner-street.
November 24, 1851 (FJ) To the
Liberal Burgesses of North Dock ward
...Thomas H. Tracy, 56 Lower
Gardiner street
November 26, 1851 (FJ) North
Dock Ward
...Mr. Thomas H. Tracy,
70...Mr. Carolin elected...Mr. Tracey was only a
resident for three years within this ward...
February 23, 1854 (FJ) To be sold
...two
houses in the town of Naas...to Thomas H. Tracy, Solicitor, No.108 Lower
Gardiner street.
28 October 1854 (N) Liberal Registry Association
...present...Thomas M Tracey (Solicitor)...
18 November 1854 (N) To the Liberal Burgesses of
the North Dock Ward
Gentlemen - I beg to offer myself as a Candidate
for the representation of your Ward in the Town Council. The flattering
reception I have received throughout my canvass, inspires me with confidence of
my sucess. If elected by you, I shall carefully avoid
the discussion of all Sectarian matters, and lessen, by every means in my
power, the Taxation of my native City. I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your
most obedient servant. Thomas H. Tracey, 103 Lower gardiner-street.
November 24, 1854 (FJ) To the
Burgesses of North Dock Ward
I beg to offer myself as a
candidate...town council...Thomas H. Tracey, 108 Lower Gardiner street
25 November 1854 (N) City Municipal Elections
In the North Dock Ward Mr Tracey opposes Mr. Carollin, whose re-election is, however, secure.
November 27, 1854 (FJ)
Municipal elections
North Dock - In this ward Mr Treacy opposed the re-election of Mr F Carolin.
2 December 1854 (N) Municipal Elections
North Dock Ward - Mr. Frederick Carolin
was opposed by Mr. Tracey, solicitor, who was returned. There was only
opposition in four of the wards.
December 19, 1854 (FJ) To the members of the Dublin Library Society and Hibernian
Athenaeum
...John H. Tracey, T.C....
March 2, 1855 (FJ) North Dock
ward
...Thomas H. Tracey, TC...
April 20, 1855 (FJ) Liberal
Registry Association
...Thomas H. Tracy, Esq.,
T.C....
July 8, 1856 (FJ) Hackney
Carriage Bye Laws
Thos H Treacy,
TC, 108 Lower Gardiner street
July 14, 1856 (FJ) Hackney
Carriage Bye Laws
...Thos. H. Tracy, TC, 103
Lower Gardiner street...
7 February 1857 (N) Tenant League [Dublin]
...Mr. Tracey, TC,...
30 May 1857 (N) City of Dublin Election
...petition against the return of Messrs Grogan and
Vance...Thomas H Tracey, TC...Mr Kernan of the firm
of Kernan and Tracey, agents for the petition...
26 September 1857 (N) English Pavers and welch Pavingstones
...burgesses of Merchant's Quay ward...Mr. Tracey,
TC...
24 October 1857 (N) Abolation
of Ministers' Money
Dear Sir...a sum equal to the amount of the
Ministers' money...to be paid to parish priest of his district to be applied
towards the enlargement, completion and buildings of the various
churches...Thomas H. Tracey
31 October 1857 (N) To the Burgesses of the North
Dock Ward. Caution.
Gentlemen - From a Circular which has been
distributed amongst the Burgesses, stating that there is a probability of a Vacancy
occurring in the Ward, I feel it my duty, as the out-going Town Councillor, to
say, on my part, that no vacancy exists, save my going out by rotation for
re-election, and that is my firm determination to come forward for re-Election,
in accordance with the Resolution come to at a Meeting of the Burgesses of the
Ward, offering me their unanimous support.
I take the oppertunity of
saying that, relying on the promises of the Burgesses made during my personal
canvass, I come forward for re-Election, with every assurance of sucess. Confident of having served you faithfully and well
by my votes and public conduct, I feel you will not displace an Irishman
without a cause from the position which you, three years ago, placed me in a represenative of one of the most respectable and
influential Wards of my native City.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your faithful
servant, Thomas H. Tracey, Town Council, North Dock Ward, Lower Gardiner street.
November 26, 1857 (FJ)
Municipal Elections
North Dock Ward...Mr. Tracey
(Liberal) 119 votes...elected...
28 November 1857 (N) Municipal Elections
North Dock ward - the candidates were - Mr
Tracey (the out-going Town Councillor), Mr J C Joseph, and Mr M'Comas. At four o'clock the
polling was as follows:-
Mr Tracey (Liberal) 119
Mr Joseph (Liberal) 96
Mr M'Comas
(Conservative) 70
Mr Tracey was declared duly elected.
16 January 1858 (N) North Dock Ward [Meeting]
...That James[?] Tracey, Esq, TC, do take the chair...
16 January 1858 (N) North Dock Ward
...Edward M'Vey Esq...vacancy...undersigned
Burgesses...Thomas H Tracey, TC...
July 10, 1858 (FJ) The Police Bill
North Dock Ward...Thomas
Henry Tracy T.C.
13
August 1859 (N) The Corporation [Dublin]
Councillors...Treacy...
10
December 1859 (N) The Irish Exiles
We are
heartily glad to see that Mr. Treacy has given notice
that at the next meeting of the Dublin Corporation he will move a resolution in
favour of an amnesty to the Irish political exiles...
29 October 1859 Irish Times
Town Council
The following members of the corporation were
present…Tracey…
…Councillor Tracey’s motion to memorialise the Lord
Lieutenant for the pardon and amnesty of John Mitchell and his confederates…
December 1859 Municipal Council
...Councillors...Tracey/Tracy...soliciting an intercession...on
behalf of the State prisoners and political refugees, in order to obtain a
general pardon for them...
September 11, 1860 (FJ) North
Dock Ward
...our representative, Thomas
H. Tracey, Esq, T.C. during the six years he has
represented this ward in the town Council...
12 November 1860
Municipal Revision. The Lord Mayor and his assessors, Messers.
Hyndmen and Coffey, sat this day for to conclude the
revision of the lists. Mr. Tracey, Q.C. appeared to sustain the Liberal interest, and Mr. Atkinson on the Conservative side.
26/7 November 1860 Irish Times
In the North Dock Ward, the contest is between two
radicals, the one, the outgoing Councillor Thomas H. Tracey, whose peculiar
orations have been so remarkable…(Lost by one vote)
26/7 November 1860 Irish
Times
In the North Dock Ward, the contest is between two
radicals, the one, the outgoing Councillor Thomas H. Tracey, whose peculiar
orations have been so remarkable…(Lost by one vote)
November 27, 1860 (FJ)
Municipal Elections
North Dock ward...Mr.
McSwiney 169, Mr. Tracey 168...The conservative
party, with few exceptions voted for Mr. Tracey...would follow up his objection
to the vote of personating...
19 February 1861 (FJ) Address to Thomas H. Tracey
Esq.
Sir, We the electors of the North Dock Ward...in
appreciation...during your six years of representation...fifteen years you have
been locally resident amongst us...signed on behalf of 100 Electors...
28 May 1861 (FJ) North Dock Ward
...Mr. Thomas H. Tracy, solicitor, addressed the
meeting...[unity of the liberal interest]...
8 August 1861 (FJ) North Dock Ward
...Thomas H. Tracey, Esq...[support]...Lucas A Treston, 102
Lower Gardiner-street.
24 November 1863 (FJ) Municipal Elections
...Mr. Thomas H. Tracy intends...the North Dock
Ward...
4 January 1865 (FJ) To the
electors of the North Dock Ward
...honour me with your confidence...Thomas H.
Tracey
14 January 1865 (N) North Dock Ward
...Mr. Thomas H. Tracey seconded the motion that
Mr. P.P. M'Swiney be offered the aldermanship...
12 January 1865 (FJ) & 28 January 1865 (N)
O'Connell Committee
...present...Mr. T. H. Tracey...
18/25 February 1865 (N) The National Association of
Ireland
...present/speaking...Thomas H. Tracey, solicitor,
Dublin...
10 may 1865 (FJ) Grand Ball
...Mr Thomas H Tracy and Mrs Tracy...
11 November 1865 (N) Committal of Mr. John Donovan
[Dublin]
Mr. John Donovan, a young man about twenty-two
years of age, who is, we are informed, the eldest son of the late Mr. John
Donovan, the great Irish Historian and antiquarian, was brought before Mr. Stronge, Chief Divisional Magistrate, in the Police
Commissioners Court, Lower Castle Yard, on Tuesday evening, charged with having
been an active member of the Fenian Brotherhood. Mr.
Pepper, instructed by Mr. Tracey, appeared for the prisoner...house of Geary,
of Cork...
9 May 1868 (N) Killucan,
County Westmeath
...Title and Conditions of Sale to be made to T. H.
Tracey, Esq., Solicitor, 11 Essex-bridge.
12 December 1874 (TH) The
O'Connell Committee, Dublin
...Thomas H. Tracey...
June 1882 Cardinal McCabe's Reception
...Mr. Thomas H. Tracey, Junior...Mr. Thomas H.
Tracey...
April 1883 T.H. Tracey, Solicitor, Chambers, 22 Fownes street, Dublin
August 1886 Public Entry of the Lord Lieutenant
Sir,...Yours, Thomas H.
Tracey, Lower Gardiner street
October 1887 The Patriotic
Assurance Company of Ireland
...Thomas Henry Tracy...
1888 Report of the O'Connell Monument Committee
Thomas H. Tracy, Esq., Lower Gardiner street Dublin
(2nd sub.), per The Lord Mayor 1 0 0
September 1890 The Royal
Bank of Ireland
...Mr. Thomas Tracy, J.P...
April 1892 Patriotic Assurance Company
...Shareholders present...Thomas H. Tracy, J.P...
June 1892 Unionist Meeting at Rathmines
...present...Thomas H. Tracey...
August 1892...Thomas H. Tracy, Esq., Solicitor,
No.103 Lower Gardiner street, Dublin
May 1893 A Sad Case
Sir... Yours, Thomas H. Tracey, J.P., 103 Upper
Gardiner street, Dublin
June 1893 Thomas H. Tracey, Solicitor, 32 York
street, Dublin
July 1893 City of Dublin Steampacket
Company
Sir...Yours, Thomas H. Tracey, Lower Gardiner street
1893 Return for each County, City and Borough in
Ireland of Names of Persons holding Commission of Peace
County of Dublin Magistrates, Thomas Henry Tracey,
appointed 13 Mar 1890, Solicitor
March 17, 1894 (FJ) St.
Patrick's Ball
...Thomas H. Treacey, JP...
May 1895 Thomas
Henry Tracy, late of 103 Lower Gardiner street in the City of Dublin, Solicitor
J.P., deceased...died 3rd March 1895...
4 May 1895 IT
Statutory Notice to Creditors in the goods of Thomas
Henry Tracey, late of 103 Lower Gardiner street, in
the City of Dublin, solicitor J.P. deceased.
Thomas Henry Tracey, Registration district: Dublin
North, Record type: DEATHS, Registration date - quarter and year: Jan - Mar
1895, Age: 74
July 1895 Catholic
Institution for Deaf and Dumb, Cabra
Public
Examination...present...T.H. Tracey...
Pamphlet:
Thomas Tracey, The Irish viceroyalty (Dublin,
1864)
Last update: 12
January 2012