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 It may be presumed that the Traceys of Westmeath are descended from the Uí Bairrche.

 

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The Traceys of Westmeath can trace their history back to the beginning of historical records, as they were of the Uí Bairrche.

 

Pedigree of the Tracy Family from John the First Lord Viscount Tracy to Martin Tracy Esq. Of Streamstown in the count of Westmeath, in Ireland. The gr. Grandson of the Honble Robt Judge Tracy of the Common Pleas in England. The claimant to the Title, Honors and Dignities of Viscount and Baron Tracy of Rathcoole in the county of Dublin and Kingdom of Ireland.

 

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1. Sir John Tracy

The son of Sir John Tracy knighted in 1574 by Queen Elizabeth. He was created Lord Viscount Tracy of Rathcoole by letters of patent by Chas 1 dated 12th Jan 1642.

married Anne Daughter of Thomas Shirley of Isfield in the county of Sussex by whom he had issue 2 sons.

 

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1.1 Robert the eldest son of John 1st Viscount who on the death of his father became 2nd Viscount

he was knighted by King Chas 1st was married twice

Died & was buried at Toddingham, May 1683

 

2nd wife Dorethy Daughter of Thomas Cocks Esq of Castlebtch in the County of Harford Ancestor of the present Earls of Somars.

 

1.1.1b The Honorable Robert Tracey many years Judge of the Common Please which office he resigned in 1726. He died and was buried at Didbrook on the 19th September 1735

married ??? daur of William ??? Esq ??? ??? and ??? sons and ??? daughters

 

1.1.1.5 William Tracy 3rd son of Robert Judge Tracy formerly of Donore & afterwards of Streamstown in the county of Westmeath where he died 12th June 1782 aged 90 years having married the widow Gagharan whose maiden name was Bridget Nester and whose family resided in the parish of Dysart or Castletown. She died in the year 1782 aged 74 years. Both buried at Castletown Geoghegan leaving issue 4 children 3 sons and one daur

 

1.1.1.5.1 Daniel Tracy who was born at Donore in the county of Westmeath in the year 1736 and died in April of the year 1823 was buried at Castletown Geoghegan in the same grave as his father William Tracy having married Mary Wheelaghan of the parish of Durrow in the Kings County and had issue 4 children

1.1.1.5.1.1 Joseph Tracy who went to America. 50 years age and there died unmarried.

1.1.1.5.1.2 William Tracy who also went to America. About 45 years age and there died unmarried

1.1.1.5.1.3 Bridget Tracy who married Mr Edward Neil of Kilbeggan & both died without issue

1.1.1.5.1.4 Elizabeth Tracy who died young

 

1.1.1.5.2 Malachy or Loughlin Tracy born in the year 1742 at Donore he afterwards went to Meldrum where he died on the 22nd June 1816 aged 74 years and he lies buried in Horsesleap church yard see epitaph. He married Miss Mary Moore Parish of Horseleap in the County of Westmeath and had issue

1.1.1.5.2.1 Miss Catherine Tracy now the widow of Thomas Clarke to whom she was married by special licence in Dublin 24 September 1798 & now residing in Meldrum House in the county of Westmeath her late husband Thomas Clarke Esq formerly of Dublin died on the 18th August 1816 aged 45 years. See his tomestone in Horseleap church yard. They had issue 4 sons and 2 daughters

1.1.1.5.2.1.1 James Clarke the eldest son of said Thomas & Catherine Clarke a retired solicitor residing at Meldrum House

1.1.1.5.2.1.2 The Reverend Thomas Tracy Clarke the 2nd son residing at Beaumont Lodge Old Winsor in the count of Berks.

1.1.1.5.2.1.3 The Reverend Malachy Clarke 3rd son now residing abroad

1.1.1.5.2.1.4 Christoper Clarke M.D. the 4th son now residing at Naas in the county of Kildare. M.R.C.S. England A.B. & M.B. Trinity College Dublin. Physician to Clongowes College Kildare. He married Mary daur of the late Daniel Hodgens Esq of Dove House Blackrock Co. Dublin

1.1.1.5.2.1.5 Catherine Clarke a nun at the convent of at Navan in the county of Meath

1.1.1.5.2.1.6 Maria Clarke now residing at Meldrum House.

 

1.1.1.5.3. James Tracy born in 1744 at Donore and died in the year 1834 aged 90 years & was buried at Castletown Greghegan having married Dorothy Carroll Balinabarna in the parish of Kilcumreagh in the county of Westmeath and had issue.

1.1.1.5.3.1. Martin Tracy the present claimant who is a bachelor & is now residing at Streamstown in the count of Westmeath.

1.1.1.5.3.2. William Tracy died unmarried in his 24th year and lies buried at Castletown Greghegan

1.1.1.5.3.3. Daniel Tracy late of Streamstown died 5th November 1855 and was buried at Castletown Greghegan having married Bridget White on the 17 November 1848. She is now living at Streamstown having had issue.

1.1.1.5.3.3.1 James Tracy who died at Demarara 11th May 1841

1.1.1.5.3.3.2 Martin Tracy now living in New York in America

1.1.1.5.3.3.3 William Tracy now living in Streamstown. He married Hannah Jordan and has issue 3 children

1.1.1.5.3.3.3.1 Joseph Tracy

1.1.1.5.3.3.3.2 Mary Tracy 

1.1.1.5.3.3.3.3 Daniel Tracy

1.1.1.5.3.3.4 Joseph Tracy now living in America

1.1.1.5.3.3.5 Mary Tracy who died unmarried

1.1.1.5.3.3.6 Dorethy Tracy now living at Ballymore in the county of Westmeath unmarried

1.1.1.5.3.3.7 Anne Tracy now living at Streamstown and unmarried.

 

1.1.1.5.4. Anne Tracy born in 1746 at Donore in the county of Westmeath she was married in 1762 to the Late Mr. Patrick Seery in the county of Westmeath and had issue

1.1.1.1.5.4.1 Bridget their daughter now living in Lara in the county of Westmeath.

 

Tracy Peerage Case

CL & 7 Vol 10

1. William Tracy of Canelly (Ross), Kings Co. d. 1734 married Mary O’Brien

1.1 James of Gurteen, Kings Co. b. 1729 d. 1794

1.1.1 Joseph

1.1.1.1 James

1.1.2 BLANK

1.1.3 BLANK

1.2 Timothy of Coole, Co. Westmeath. b. 1730 d. 1799 (~~ unreadable)

1.3 Anne m. Casrole of Killoughy, Kings Co.

(The following was included on the same page but may not be connected to the above)

1. July 1724 Wm Tipper of Tipperstown, Co. Kildare and Edward T. Now of Dublin set to Benj.Gale of Dublin lands of Tippertown for 3 lives (?).

GO Ms 576 Sadleir Pedigree Notebook, page 206.

(Included in the index of GO Ms 470 with the following in pencil “JA 2/9/44”)

 

 

Kirk Onchan, Isle of Man

Eliz. Treacey, late of Athlone, died June 20th, 1762, aged 59 years

 

1796 Irish Flax Growers

John Tracy, Balinacorga, Westmeath 

 

British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854 

Edward Treacy born Drumreny, Westmeath. Served in 67th Foot Regiment; Hancock Fencibles Discharged aged 48, 1797-1824

 

11 Mar. 1800 Belfast Newsletter

Co. Westmeath legislative union…Moate…Wm Tracy…Meernstown…William Tracy…

 

3 March 1801 (FJ)

At the Assizes of Mullingar...James Tracy, for robberies and burglaries.

Ireland-Australia Transportation

Surname

First Name

Reb

Ship

Tried

Trial Place

Term

DOB

Native Place

DOD

Death Place

Remarks

Tracey

James

 

Hercules I (1802)

1801

Westmeath

7

 

 

 

 

 

James ‘Key of the works’ Tracy of Westmeath was the leader of the mutiny on the ‘Hercules’ in 1801. There was also a mutiny on the ‘Anne’.

 

Charles Tracey to NSW

Alias:           Irish Rebel: WB        Religion: Catholic
Marital status: Married 2 children
Calling/trade: Farmers man
Born: 1804 Westmeath
Tried: 1827 Mullingar Westmeath Co         

Sentence: Life
Ship: Cambridge (1827)
Crime: House burning

31 July 1804 (FJ) Murder and Reward

Anthony O'Reilly of Benniton[?] Lodge, in co. Westmeath...murdered...reward...Loughlin Tracy £2/5/6...

 

1804 Subscribers

C.F. Tracy, A.B. S.T.C.D.

Warren Tracy, Esq. do. (Dublin)

W. Weldon Tracy, Esq. do. (Dublin)

Mr. Thomas Tracy, do. (Dublin)

Mr. Daniel Tracy, Accountant, Streamstown (Westmeath)

A Complete Treatise on Arithmetic, Rational and Practical:… By Paul Deighan. Published by Printed and sold for the author, by J. Jones, 1804

 

British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854 

John Tracey born Ballinacargee, Westmeath. Served in 50th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 22 after 4 years 4 months of service Covering dates give year of enlistment to year of discharge, 1805-1810

 

1806 Subscribers:

Rev. Patrick Tracy, Athlone

Rev. William Tracy

The Practice of Christian and Religious Perfection. From the French of M. FAbbe des Marais, translated from the Spanish of Alonsus Rodriguez, S.J. Vol. I. Kilkenny, J. Reynolds, 1806.

Ignatius Fennessy. Some Irish Clerical Subscribers 1800-24. Source: Collectanea Hibernica, No. 36/37 (1994/1995), pp. 196-242

 

1814 Directory

Tracy

 

1816 Return of Officers of Excise in Ireland

Flan Tracy, Gaugers, £80, Athlone East Walk, Westmeath.

1816-8 Return of Sums charged to Incidents of Excise in Ireland for Fines for Illicit Distillation

Flanagan Tracy, gauger, £13/10/10 share fines 6 Aug. 1817, £45/10/0 rewards 28 Jan. 1818

 

Ireland-Australia Transportation

Surname

First Name

Reb

Ship

Tried

Trial Place

Term

DOB

Native Place

DOD

Death Place

Remarks

Tracey

James

 

Isabella I (1) [1818]

1817

Gilbraltar Court Martial

14

1790

Athlone Co Roscommon or Westmeath

 

 

Labourer

TRACEY, James. Per "Isabella", 1818

1822 Feb 6, On list of prisoners transported to Newcastle per "Elizabeth Henrietta" (Reel 6008; 4/3504A p.403)

 

British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854 

Thomas Tracey born Rahoe, Westmeath. Served in 24th Foot Regiment; 98th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 41, 1824-1846

 

Mr. F.A.B. Tracy, Athlone

Subscriber to: O’Kelly, P (1824) The Aonian Kaleidoscope or A Collection of Original Poems. Cork.

 

Schoolteachers 1826/7

Bridget Tracy, RC, Walterstown, Kilkenny W, Co. Westmeath.

 

 

The Irish Catholic Petition for 1829

…Westmeath resign to Loughlin Tracy… (See Tracy Peerage above)

Urban, Sylvanus (1828) The Gentleman’s Magazine and Historical Review. Vol XCVIII., London .1828

 

 

Alumni Duublinenses: Trinity Dublin

James Tracy, letter to Rev P Bliss 1829 (British Library 34,570 F 246)

* Thomas Trac(e)y, Siz. (Mr. Nemo), May 28, 1834, aged 21; R.C., s. of Flan, defunctus; b. Westmeath, Sch. 1838. B.A. Æst. 1841.

Thomas Tracey, Scholar of Trinity College Dublin, letter to Rev P Bliss 1841 (British Library 34,574 F 322)

* Thomas Tracey…graduated a B.A. of Trinity College in 1841 and became a journalist. For many years he occupied the post of sub-editor to the Limerick Reporter.

Francis Finegan: Maurice Lenihan History of Limerick. Part Two.Reprinted from Studies, Vol. XXXV. No. 143, September 1947

 

Thomas Andrew Tracy – Newspaper Man, Bristol Conn. [1891-2 Yale]

Thomas Andrew Tracy was born June 2d 1873 at Bristol, Conn. He is the son of James Tracy and Catherine Mary Baggot, who were married May 7th 1865,… James Tracy (b. at West Meath, Ireland, in April, 1834) came to America at the age of eighteen and settled at Bristol, where he has spent the greater part ...

Decennial Record by Yale University Class of 1896, Columbia University, Class of 1898, College of Pharmacy – 1907 Page 612

 

Ireland-Australia Transportation Database (1780-1868)

SURNAME: TRACY                            

OTHER NAMES: HUGH

PLACE OF TRIAL: Westmeath                             

DOCUMENT REFERENCES:  CRF 1836 Misc94

17 March 1839 Westmeath Gaol

Hugh Treacy, discharged 1 April 1837

Sessional Papers

 

Ireland-Australia Transportation Database (1780-1868)

SURNAME: TRACY                             

OTHER NAMES: PATRICK

AGE:  17

PLACE OF TRIAL: Co. Westmeath                      

TRIAL DATE: 13/04/1847

CRIME DESCRIPTION: Horse Stealing

SENTENCE: Transportation 14 yrs

DOCUMENT REFERENCES:  TR 6, p 215

 

1851 English Census

Patrick Tracey, born 1832 in Mullingar, (Westmeath?) Ireland. Residence: Preston, Lancashire.

 

Griffiths Valuation Westmeath 1854

Alphabetical

By Area

Charles Tracey Kinnegad Killucan Westmeath

 

Daniel Tracy Kilnalug Ardnurcher or Horseleap Westmeath

 

Elizabeth Tracy Corgarve Ardnurcher or Horseleap Westmeath

 

Ellen Tracey Killinroan Ballyloughloe Westmeath

 

Felim Tracy Bardanstown Rathaspick Westmeath

 

James Tracey Clonyegan Ballyloughloe Westmeath

 

John Tracy Ballinlaban Ardnurcher or Horseleap Westmeath

John Tracy Teernacreeve Castletownkindalen Westmeath

 

Mary Tracey Ballycloghduff, Molston Drumraney Westmeath

Mary Tracy Athlone Court, Tangier Lane St. Marys Athlone Westmeath

 

Michael Tracey Ballycloghduff, Molston Drumraney Westmeath

Michael Tracey Ballynacliffy Kilkenny West Westmeath

Michael Tracey Kilgarvan Glebe Kilcleagh Westmeath

Michael Tracy Coolaleena Noughaval Westmeath

Michael Tracy Creggan Noughaval Westmeath

 

Patrick Tracy Ballykilroe Castletownkindalen Westmeath

 

William Tracey Ballynacliffy Kilkenny West Westmeath

William Tracey Ballysallagh Drumraney Westmeath

William Tracey Mullingar Main Street Mullingar Westmeath

William Tracy Creggan Noughaval Westmeath

William Tracy Killeenagroagh Killare Westmeath

Daniel Tracy Kilnalug Ardnurcher or Horseleap Westmeath

Elizabeth Tracy Corgarve Ardnurcher or Horseleap Westmeath

John Tracy Ballinlaban Ardnurcher or Horseleap Westmeath

 

Mary Tracy Athlone Court, Tangier Lane St. Marys Athlone Westmeath

 

Ellen Tracey Killinroan Ballyloughloe Westmeath

James Tracey Clonyegan Ballyloughloe Westmeath

 

John Tracy Teernacreeve Castletownkindalen Westmeath

Patrick Tracy Ballykilroe Castletownkindalen Westmeath

 

Mary Tracey Ballycloghduff, Molston Drumraney Westmeath

Michael Tracey Ballycloghduff, Molston Drumraney Westmeath

William Tracey Ballysallagh Drumraney Westmeath

 

Michael Tracey Kilgarvan Glebe Kilcleagh Westmeath

 

Michael Tracey Ballynacliffy Kilkenny West Westmeath

William Tracey Ballynacliffy Kilkenny West Westmeath

 

William Tracy Killeenagroagh Killare Westmeath

 

Charles Tracey Kinnegad Killucan Westmeath

 

William Tracey Mullingar Main Street Mullingar Westmeath

 

Michael Tracy Coolaleena Noughaval Westmeath

Michael Tracy Creggan Noughaval Westmeath

William Tracy Creggan Noughaval Westmeath

 

Felim Tracy Bardanstown Rathaspick Westmeath

 

 

MISSING ADVERTISMENTS NORTH AMERICA

Name of Missing

Home county

Arrival

AD Date

SEEKER

Edward Treacy

Bracklyn, Castletowndelvin, Westmeath

Liverpool

NY City

4/1849

Savannah GA 9/1852

1/7/1854

Henry Treacy (brother)

Hinsdale, Cattaraugus Co, NY

 

17 May 1856 (NG) The Tracy Peerage

In our last publication we briefly referred to the fact that a new claimant to the Tracy Peerage had been discovered in the person of Mr. Martin Tracy, of Streamstown, in the county of Westmeath. we have been informed that within the past week important information has been obtained, - and most conclusive facts have been brought to light, which leave not the shadow of doubt as to Mr. Tracy's ultimate success in establishing his claim to this ancient. The family of Tracy is well known in the parish of Horseleap, where the father (Mr. J. Tracy) of the present claimant cultivated extensive farms, and was much and actively engaged in other business pursuits during his long life - he having reached the patriarchal age of ninety, and died only a few years since, a reputedly wealthy man. We understand that Mrs. C. Clarke of Meldrum House, a lady of superior intellectual acquirements, who is granddaughter of William Tracy, third son of Judge Tracy, and still in the enjoyment of excellent health and unimpaired faculties entertains a distinct and clear remembrance of her grandfather. As far as we have been able to learn, the family of the claimant are not allied to any family bearing the name residing in this or adjoining counties, but stands perfectly distinct as the real descendants of the first Viscount Tracy, of Rathcoole, created a peer for services rendered the crown by raising a regiment of dragoons in Ireland - a fact which proves that he must have possessed considerable wealth and much influence and played no inconsiderable if not conspicuous part during a stormy period of our country's history. We wish his descendants success in the prosecution of his claim, and shall eagerly watch every new phase in this long-contested and interesting peerage case. - Leinster Express

 

Monday, September 05, 1859 Brooklyn Eagle

Electoral Party in Ireland

Amongst the many revelations of electoral party which have lately been brought before the public there is rather a curious one from the sister Isle. During the late election for Athlone, a certain Mr. Patrick Groghegan stimulated the patriotic readiness of Wm Tracy to vote for Mr. Ennis by depositing in his hands the halves of forty £1 notes. In due time when Tracy applied for the corresponding halves, they were flatly refused. This lax morality, want of faith, and ingratitude, so rankled in the applicant's injured breast that he determined to recover his honest earnings by legal proceedings. Having consulted a solicitor, however, he was informed, to his great delight, that instead of urging a doubtful claim to the disputed £40, he might, if so inclined, prosecute Mr. Patrick Greoghehan  for bribery, and put the resulting fine of £1000 into his own pocket. The suit was brought and tried at  Galway. The defendant allowed judgement to go to by default, and the full penalty was inflicted: but he lodged a demurrer on the grounds of some informality. This demurrer was pronounced invalid and Mr. Wm. Tracy has netted the £100 clear of all expenses. The example of a few cases of the easy earning of £100 by informers might greatly assist in upsetting the existing nefarious system of bribery.

 

January 1861 Insolvents

William Tracy, late of Streamstown, in the county of Westmeath, shopkeeper and farmer.

 

April 1861 Pawnbrokers of Mullingar

...Messrs. Kirwan and Tracy, pawnbrokers, Mullingar...

 

12 July 1861 (FJ) Catholic Deaf & Dumb Cabra

...2s6d...William Treacy, do [Mullingar]...

 

1861 British Census

Michael Tracey, b. abt 1841 Westmeath Ireland, Cheshire England

                                                                                    

31 January 1863 (FJ) Tenant Rights

Parish of Mullingar...Messrs Kernan and Tracy...

 

1864 – State Registered Births (See HOME for full list of Births and Marriages up to 1899)

Tracey, William, Athlone, Roscommon/Westmeath. 8 26

Tracey, (female), Athlone, Roscommon/Westmeath. 8 20

Tracy, Anne, Mullingar, Westmeath.  18 312

Tracy, Mary, Tullamore, Offaly/Westmeath. 13 750

Treacey, Margaret, Granard, Cavan/Longford/Westmeath.  18 196

Treacy, Bernard, Granard, Cavan/Longford/Westmeath.  8 235

 

20 November 1865 (FJ) ...Erection of Mullingar Lecture Hall

...William Treacy 5s...

 

12 October 1866 (FJ) Death

September 27, at Mullingar, Mr. William Treacy, late of Mountrath, much regretted by a large circle of friends.

 

Jan 1867- Dec 1869 Poor Removals from England to Ireland

These lists show Irish poor who were claiming poor relief in England. If they could not prove "settlement" they were deported to Ireland.

Patrick Tracey, from Liverpool Parish  to Athlone.

 

19 November 1869 (FJ) Carmelite Convent Moate, County Westmeath

...Miss Tracey, Moate £1...

20 November 1869 (N) Carmelite Convent, Moate, County Westmeath

...Miss Tracey, Moate...

 

3 September 1870 (FJ) Irsh Ambulances for the French

...Mr. E. Tracy, Mullingar...

 

5 October 1870 (FJ) French Ambulances

...parishioners of Kilkenny West, County Westmeath...Michael Treacy...

 

18 January 1871 (FJ) French Ambulanes

Parish of Russagh and Rathaspick...Barney Tracy...6d.

 

1871 British Census

Maria Tracey, b. abt 1825 Westmeath Ireland, London England

 

1871 Return of Poor Persons removed from England, Wales and Scotland

Patrick Tracey from Liverpool Parish Lancaster, Liverpool to Athlone

 

1 July 1872 (FJ)  Galway/Nolan Indemnity Fund

Meeting in Mullingar...Edw Treacy...

 

February 1874 Irish Home Rule League

...subscriptions...Joseph Tracy, Esq Streamstown £1...

 

12 October 1875 (FJ) Propagation of the Faith

Diocese of Meath, parish of Drumraney...Mr Michael Tracy 10s.

31 October 1877 (FJ) Association for the Propagation of the Faith

Diocese of Meath, Drumraney, Moate...per Mr. Michael Tracy 9s...

 

1877 Thomas Tracy, born Westmeath, Ireland.

Attestation papers to serve in the Royal Marines at Chatham 1877 (when aged 23). Discharged 1881 as Run.

Admiralty: Royal Marines: Attestation Forms ADM 157/135/599

 

1880 MG Western Railway

Michael Tracy, fireman, Athlone

 

July 1881 Gardener

...Address J.M., Gardener, care of Mr. William Tracy, Streamstown, Co. Westmeath

 

1881 British Census

Mary Tracy, Head, Widow, F, 79, Athlone Co; 16 Prospect Road, Tunbridge, Kent

Andrew Tracy, Son, Single, M, 29, General Dealer, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

 

1883-1900 Chelsea Pensioners British Army Service

Patrick Treacy, b. 1876 Moate, Westmeath    

 

1884 Return of judicial rents

John Treacy of Ballinacliffy Westmeath, landlord F.J. Dames Longworth, 17a/3r/34p, poor valuation £9/15/0, old rent £11/10/0, new rent £9/5/0

Catherine Tracy of Creggan Westmeath, landlord Francis Dames Longworth, 25a/0r/0p, poor valuation £16/15/0, old rent £18/15/0, new rent £14/0/0

 

7 February 1885 (N) Irish National League

Rathowen Branch...seconded by Bernard Treacy, labourer...

 

24 October 1885 (N) Westmeath Convention

...delegates...Ballyclare...John Treacy...

 

27 November 1886 (N) The Irish National League

Tobberclair Branch...seconded by Mr. Tracey...

 

5 June 1886 (N) Death

Tracy - May 29, 1886, at Streamstown, Mary eldest daughter of William Tracy. RIP

22 January 1887 (N) Death

Tracy - January 16, 1887, at Streamstown, county Westmeath, Anne, fourth daughter of William Tracey.

11 May 1888 (N) Death

Tracy - May 7, 1888 at Streamstown, county Westmeath, William Tracy, aged 60 years.

 

1887-1888

The office holders and the membership of its early committees are indicative of the initial gentry and upper-class influence. Those elected in 1887 and 1888 were drawn from the upper echelons of Athlone society. Orlando Coote and H. Milligan were elected captain and secretary respectively. PB Treacy was appointed treasurer and the committee consisted of M. Geoghegan…PB Treacy, the petty-sessions clerk…

Sport and society in Victorian Ireland: the case of Westmeath by Tom Hunt, 2007

 

1889 Return of judicial rents

Michael Tracey of Ballinacliff Westmeath, landlord Francis D. Longworth, 54a/2r/35p, poor valuation £29/15/0, old rent £37/5/6, new rent £30/15/0

John Tracey of Tiernacreeve Westmeath, landlord Sydney G. Hamilton, 32a/2r/30p, poor valuation £16/0/0, old rent £16/0/0, new rent £13/10/0

 

1892-1924 Ellis Island Arrivals

The records have been corrected for typographical errors according to best estimates for placenames. In addition, an attempt has been made to correctly identify place names for Ireland. As such, the originals should be checked for accuracy.

Bernard Tracy, Bally...arry Rathispee Westmeath? Ireland, 1906, 33 years

Bernard Treacy, Rathaspie Westmeath Ireland, 1905, 58 years

Bernard Treacy, Westmeath Ireland?, 1901, 57 years

Cath Tracy, Westmeath Ireland, 1902, 25 years

Elizabeth Tracey, Horseleap Kings Co (Offaly or Westmeath Ireland?), 1905, 32 years

Jane Tracey, Horseleap Roscommon Ireland, 1897, 27 years (Offaly or Westmeath?)

Lizzie Treacy, Mullingar (Westmeath Ireland?), 1899, 26 years

Minnie Tracey, Rathsnesth (Rathskeagh Westmeath?) Ireland, 1911, 18 years

Peter Treacy, Kilbeggan Westmeath? Ireland, 1914, 24 years

Thomas Tracy, Kilbeggan Westmeath? Ireland, 1902, 19 years

 

June 1890 Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society

Agents in Ireland...Athlone Mr. John Parsons, Mr. P.B. Tracey...

June 1894 Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society

Agents...Athlone...Mr. P.B. Tracy...

 

7 January 1893 (NG) Death

January 6, at Court Devenish, Athlone, Sarah, the beloved wife of P.B. Treasy, formerly of Nenagh.

 

22 August 1896 (TH)

...P.B. Tracy...contested the vacancy for petty session clerk at Moate...

 

February 13, 1897 Westmeath Examiner 

Mr. Thomas Treacy...set by auction of 17 & 3 acres...at Horseleap, Moate...

 

20 February 1897 (WE) Funeral of the Later Mr. Frank Cleary, Mullingar

Thos Tracy, Horseleap

 

1 May 1897 (N) Profession of a Religieuse

The Convent of Mercy, Templemore, was the scene of an impressive ceremony on Thursday week, the occasion being the profession of Miss Susan Treacy, in religion Sister Mary Francis, daughter of Mr. Wm. Treacy, 117 North Strand, Dublin.

The following members of the family of the newly professed nun attended: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Treacy, parents; Messrs. Edward J., Patrick B., P. Neil, and Hugh D. Treacy, brothers; Mrs. Hourahan and Miss Agnes Treacy, sisters; Messrs. Louis V. and W. Blount Treacy, Athlone, nephews; and Mr. Jeremiah Houraham, brother-in-law. The other friends included Miss Murphy, Miss Kearney and Miss Butler.

 

6 August 1898 (WE) The Mullingar Fairs

John Tracy, Tiernecrieve

 

4 March 1899 (WE)

Castletown electors...Martin Tracy...

 

20 October 1900 (WE) Moate Quarter Sessions

...Mr Tracy, the Petty sessions Clerk...

 

5 January 1901 (WE) United League

...Mr J Tracy, Horseleap, proposed the election...

 

25 May 1901 (WE) Kilbeggan Races

...T Tracy, Horseleap...

 

Monday, October 14, 1901 Brooklyn Eagle

Obituary - Rachel Elizabeth Higgins

Rachel Elizabeth Higgins died Saturday morning at her home of her son Charles M. Higgins, 439 Fourth street in the 87th year of her age. She was near her 88th birthday when she died of the effects of old age. She was born in Ireland her father being Charles Flanagan Tracy of Athlone Ireland, A distinguished surgeon, scholar and Athlete. Her ancestors were Norman-Irish and were famed for their longevity and great physical strength. Many of their descendants are in this country. Mrs. Higgins evidenced great vitality. Her hair was brown after 70 years, while she showed none of the feebleness of age until she was past 80 years old. She is survived by her son and daughter. Her first born were triplets, one of whom lived till maturity. The funeral was held today.

 

1902-3 The Law Journal Reports

…Stevenson then proposed to include his Portlemon estate, in the county of Westmeath, subject to a mortgage already existing in favour of Mrs. Treacy…In 1895 he purchased from Mrs. Treacy an estate called the “Portlemon Estate” for £8.000, the purchase money of which was to be left out on mortgage of ...

 

1905 Kelly's Directory
Patrick B. Treacy, King street, Athlone, co. Westmeath

 

1906 P.B. Treacy, Esq., Clerk of Petty Sessions, Athlone, County Westmeath.

 

Annals of Westmeath, ancient and modern By James Woods. Sealy, Bryers & Walker, 1907

Subscriber: Michael Tracey

 
September 1910 IT
Athlone...John Treacy, a labourer of Castlemaine street...
 

 

1911 Census of Ireland

Full listings alphabetically and by area as published by the National Archives 1911 Census of Ireland
 

 

1912 Return of advances under the Purchase of Land (Ireland) Act - Estate of Leech/Brocas Lindessay

16/5/1912 Pat Tracey of Ballynagrenia Westmeath, 4a/3r/30p, part £56/10/0, part rent £53/5/6, Judical, purchase £61, advance £61, 23.5 years rent

 

Australian Archive

Patrick Tracey

Service Number - S11537 

Place of Birth - Westmeath Ireland

Age - 34 years

Occupation – French Polisher

Apprentice – 5 years to P.J. Oates, Westmeath

Place of Enlistment - Adelaide SA, 7th April 1917 [Discharged 24 July 1917 – Not likely to become an efficient soldier]

Military service – 5 years South Africa

Next of Kin - (Sister) Kathaleen Campion, South Africa

http://naa12.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=8393302

 

1916 The American Law List

Daniel J. Treacy Mullingar Westmeath

January 1918 Mr. Dillon, M.P. in a letter to Mr. P. B. Treacy Hon. Sec. Dean Kelly Memorial Fund, Athlone...

 

1918 Return of advances under the Purchase of Land (Ireland) Act - Estate of George A. Boyd Rochfort VC

21/3/1918 Thomas Treacy of Ballycloghduff (Molston) Westmeath, 8a/2r/36, £4/15/0, rent £7/19/0, not Judical, purchase £94, advance £94, 12.5 years rent

 

Irish Settlers in Argentina

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last

First

Spouse's
Last Name

Birthplace

Co.

Birth

Arrival

Marriage

Death

Coghlan 1987

Tracey

John

Clavin

Streamstown

Westmeath

 

 

 

1910

142

Tracey

Mary

Murray

Moate

Westmeath

1848

1862

 

1933

723

Tracey

William Joseph

Kelly

Drumraney

Westmeath

1859

 

1894

1932

867

Tracey

William

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

867

Tracey

Charles

Keegan

 

 

 

 

 

 

867

Treacy

Mary

MacCormick

 

 

1840

 

 

 

183

 

 

 FAMILY HISTORIES

 

Anne Tracey & Owen Kelly

I am interested in the Kelly family of Clonfad (Rochfortbridge), Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath. Owen Kelly m. Anne Tracey c.1860. Children: John, Peter (emigrated), Joseph (emigrated), Mary, Ann (m. Christopher Duffy) and Bridget (m.Joseph Martin). kellypenot Oct 19, 2006

 

Edward Tracy b. 1832 (LDS)

 

Hugh Tracy & Mary Quinn

Francis Hugh (b. 7 December 1846 Westmythe, Ireland d. 3 September 1923 Monterey IN) m. Rosanna Freeland

Children:

Has ChildrenArthur Rapheal TRACY b: November 26, 1881 in Dunnington, Benton Co., Indiana 

 

John Tracey & Kate Corican

Rosanna b. 4 September 1867 (LDS)

 

Mary Tracy

Rose b. 26 November 1870 (LDS)

 

Michael Tracey & Ann Costaler

Thomas Michael b. 1851 d. 27 December 1908 Hospital for the Insane, Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia m. Mary Moran 4 March 1878 Co. Westmeath. (LDS)

 

Patrick Tracy (b.West Meath Ireland) m. Trica Scully (b: in West Meath Ireland)

Children:

Has ChildrenHugh Tracy (b: MAY 1858 in West Meath, Ireland d. 30 MAY 1924 in 30 North Main ST., Wilkes-Barre, Penn.) m. Mary Caffrey (b: 15 MAR 1855 in Srahnamanragh Bridge, County Mayo, Ireland) 1873

Immigration: MAY 1867 Port of New York

Occupation: 1900 Mine Laborer at Lehigh Valley Coal Co.

Occupation: 1910 Laborer, coal breake, Lehigh Vally Coal Co.

Obituary: Hugh Tracy , a will known and esteen resident of this city, died yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock at his home, 30 North Main St., after a few days illness of pneumonia. Deceased was a member of the A.O.H., ST. Mary's Church and Holy Name Society of that church. He is survived by his wife and the following children, Hugh, of Jersey City, N.J.; Mrs. H. Musicbroad, of Montana; Mrs. Peter Kropp, of this city; Mrs. John Quinn, of Lansford; Francis of this city; Miss Nora Tracey of Baltimore; Miss Rose Tracey, of New York City; Mrs. Peter Dillon, of Plymouth; and Bernard at home.

Children:

1. Has ChildrenHugh James Tracey b: 31 MAR 1874 in Wilkes-Barre, Penn.

2. Nora Tracy b: SEP 1878 in Wilkes-Barre, Penn.

3. Mary Tracy b: AUG 1880

4. Has ChildrenFlorence V. Tracy b: NOV 1883 in Wilkes-Barre, Penn.

5. Rose Tracy b: FEB 1885 in Wilkes-Barre, Penn.

6. Bernard Tracey b: OCT 1886 in Wilkes-Barre, Penn.

7. Has ChildrenJosephine Tracy b: JUL 1892 in Wilkes-Barre Penn.

8. Has ChildrenCelestine Tracy b: 18 JUL 1895 in Wilkes-Barre Penn.

9. Has ChildrenFrancis Tracy b: in Wilkes-Barre Penn.

10. Patrick F. Tracy b: 1876 in Wilkes-Barre Pa.

 

Thomas Tracy & Anne Carty

Mary b. 25 January 1875 (LDS)

Patrick b. 7 April 1877 (LDS)

 

Thomas Treacy & Mary Conlon

Mary Anne b. 18 November 1878 (LDS)

 

Thomas Tracy & Margaret Fennelan

Ellen b. 15 May 1878 Ballycleduff (LDS)

 

Thomas Tracy & Margaret Finneran

Mary b. 24 August 1873 (LDS)

Bridget b. 20 November 1876 Ballycloduff (LDS)

 

 

 Athlone

 

Brigidam Thracy m. Gulielmum Lawless 24 FEB 1813 St Peter'S Athlonen Westmeath, Ireland

 

Mary Tracy & Thomas Sparks

Elizabeth Sparks and Tracy b. ??? December 1862 Athlone (LDS)

 

O'Reilly and Treacy - June 19 1935 at St. Michael's Church Dun Laoghaire...Michael J., M.A. B.Comm H.D.E. son of James J. O'Reilly and the late Mrs. Katherine O'Reilly, 47 St. Patrick's Road, Drumcondra to Kitty, daughter of Mrs. Brigid Treacy and the late Michael Treacy, Glasson, Athlone.

 

Treacy and Cranwell - July 26, 1939 at St. Joseph's Church, Mayfield Cork...James Treacy B.Sc. 12 Auburn Terrace, Athlone, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Treacy, Summerhill, Cork to Mary Mercia, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Sherlock, Cranwell, Mount Eagle, Montenotte Park, Cork.

 

 

 Castletown Geoghegan

 

William Tracy & Hannah Jordan

Anne b. 9 November 1864 Castletown Geoghegan (LDS)

Teresa b. 13 April 1866 Castletown Geoghegan (LDS)

William b. 12 September 1867 (LDS)

Margaret b. 15 May 1869 (LDS)

 

Pat Tracey
The Late Pat Tracey

 

The Castletown-Geoghegan club mourned the passing of their club president Pat Tracey in January. In his younger days, Pat was a noted player and was an integral member of the Castletown team that won a three in-a-row of senior hurling championships in the 1950s. He also represented his county in senior hurling and played underage football with Ballinagore. . Other players were Christy Treacy and Jack Treacy.

When Castletown won the first of their three in-a-row in 1956, Pat returned home from England to play in the final against Rickardstown and had an outstanding game, despite being pitted against the legendary John ‘Jobber’ McGrath. Pat’s performance was all the more remarkable considering that he cycled to the game. After his playing career ended, Pat served his club as a selector and enjoyed nothing better on the long summer evenings than watching the players train and play hurling. He also enjoyed the underage games and always encouraged the youngsters in Castletown to play hurling.

 

 Clara and Horseleap

 

William Tracy (Tracey) and Hannah Tracy.

John Tracey. Born in 1858 in Streamstown, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. Died 8.6.1910 in Chivilcoy, PBsAs (Civil Registration Act 286). Married in marriage with Mary Clavin and Casey, born 28.1.1856 in San Vicente, PBsAs, daughter of Joseph and Clavin and Ronan Scally and Mary Casey.

http://www.irishgenealogy.com.ar/genealogia/T/Tracey/john.htm

 

Ardnurcher Churchyard, Co., Westmeath

This tomb is erected to the memory of Malachy Tracy, of Meldrim, who departed this life 22nd day of June 1816, aged 74 years. May his Soul rest in Peace, Amen.

 

 Drumraney

 

Ellen Tracy m. Thomas Dolan 7 February 1869 Drumraney (LDS)

 

William "Guillermo" Tracey. Born in Ireland. Married in marriage to Bridget "Bridget" Buckley, born in 1822 in Ireland, the census in 1895 in CBsAs of 73 years, Irish widow "with her daughter Mary Murray (Tracey and Mary Buckley) for" 48 years, English, widow "and the children of Mary and Tracey Buckley: Bridget (22 years, Argentina, married), Elena (16 years, Argentina, single), Ana (14 years, Argentina), Jose (8 years, Argentina), Josefina ( 6 years, Argentina). Bridget "Bridget" Buckley died on 22.10.1909 to 87 years, being buried in the Cementerio Municipal de Lincoln, PBsAs, section 1, Series E, No. 32. Parent:

1.       Mary Tracey and  Buckley. Born in 25.11.1848 in Temple Moate, Ireland. He died on 13.12.1933 in CBsAs. Married on 26.5.1863 at the Church of Exaltation of the Cross, Lord's Chapel, PBsAs (L 11-1 -), Thomas "Tom" Murray and Lynn, son of James "Santiago" Murray and Catherine " Kethy "Lynn. With offspring (see genealogy of James "Santiago" Murray).

2.       Kathleen "Catalina" Tracey y Buckley. Nació en 1850 en Irlanda. Casada en matrimonio el 16.9.1873 en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Cármen, Zárate, PBsAs (según consta en el Libro de Matrimonios, Año 1873, N° 10, Pág. 30-), con Patrick "Patricio" Kelly y Spallan, hijo de Mathew Kelly y de Mary (ó Margaret) Spallan (ambos naturales de Irlanda), nacido en 1847 en Irlanda. Se desconoce su descendencia.

3.       Joseph William "Guillermo" Tracey and Buckley. Born in 1859 in Drumraney, Co. Westmeath. Neighbor's Party was in Nueve de Julio, PBsAs. Censused in 1895. Died 3.9.1932 in CBsAs. Married on 13.4.1894 in marriage with Maria Crinigan and Bridget Kelly, born in 1871, who died 5.12.1953, daughter of Michael "Miguel" and Kelly and Bridget Crinigan Spalla.

4.       Charles "Carlos" and Tracey Buckley. Married 1 married Catherine Anne Keegan, born in Argentina in 1861 and died on 28.8.1884 in Zárate, PBsAs, inscribed in the Book of Death of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Caramel, Zárate, PBsAs, because of " cerebral congestion. " Married in 2nd married Mary Kelly. Censused in 1895, when it claims to be the widower of Catherine Anne Keegan.

5.       Nora (or Honoria) and Tracey Buckley. Born in 1863. He died on 2.4.1895 at Station Anchorena, Pergamino, PBsAs. Married in marriage in San Antonio de Areco, PBsAs with Beyrne and Michael Meeks, daughter of John "John" and Mary Meeks Beyrne. With offspring.
http://www.irishgenealogy.com.ar/genealogia/T/Tracey/william.htm

 

 

 Kilbeggan

 

Joseph Tracy m. Mary Geoghegan 11 June 1831 Kilbeggan (LDS)

 

 Killkenny West

 

Michael Tracey & Anne Corrigan

Bridget b. 31 January 1855 Sp: Thos Tracey & Elisa Corrigan

 

 Killucan

 

Thomas Tracy & Margaret Coleman

James b. 23 April 1865 Killucan (LDS)

Anne b. 23 January 1867 Killucan (LDS)

Jane b. 9 December 1868 (LDS)

Eliza b. 6 October 1870 (LDS)

 

 Moate

 

John Tracy & Mary MacNally

Mary b. 12 March 1866 Moate (LDS)

 

 Sonna (& Ballinacargy)

 

Bernard Tracy & Catherine Guy

Bernard b. 16 July 1865 Ballynacarrigy (LDS)

John b. 21 June 1875 (LDS)

 

 Tubber (& Rosemount)

 

Ellen Tr(e)acy/Trasey & James Gorley/Gormley

Mary b. 01-07-1860 Sp. John Johnson & Catherine Walsh

Anne b. 10-08-1862 Sp. John Duffy & Bridget Grennan

Ellen b. 14-08-1864 Sp. Cornelius Daly & Catherine Martin

John b. 12-06-1866 Sp. Gregory Mullen & Honara Mullen

 

Michael Tracy & Bridget Spelman

Joseph b. 12 August 1873 (LDS)

Mary b. 15 December 1874 Dublin (LDS)

Eliza b. 15 May 1876 Rosemount (LDS)

 

 

 GENERAL REFERENCES FOR WESTMEATH

 

Westmeath Local Studies; a guide to sources,

Irish Midland Studies, 1980.

"Athlone: Materials from printed sources relating to the history of Athlone and surrounding areas, 1699-1899",

Genealogies of the grand jurors of Co. Westmeath, 1727-1853,

Brady, J. A short history of the parishes of the diocese of Meath, 1867-1944,

Clarke, M. V. Register of the priory of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Tristernagh, Irish Manuscripts Commission,

Clarke, Desmond Athlone, a bibliographical study, An Leabhar, No. 10, 1952, 138-9

Cox, Liam Moate, Co. Westmeath: a history of the town and district, Athlone, 1981.

Egan, O. Tyrellspass, Past and Present, 1986.

Grouden, Breda The contribution of the Clibborn family to Moate town and district, Moate Historical Society, Moate, 1990.

Healy, John History of the Diocese of Meath, Dublin, 1908.

Keaney, Marion Sources for Westmeath Studies, Mullingar, 1982.

Keaney, Marion Athlone bridging the centuries, Westmeath county council, Mullingar, 1991.

 MacNamee, James J. History of the Diocese of Ardagh, Dublin, 1954.

Monahan, Rev. J. Records Relating to the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, 1886.

Murtagh, H. Athlone besieged, Temple Printing Co., Athlone, 1991.

Murtagh, H. Irish Historic Towns Atlas: Athlone, RIA, Dublin, 1994.

O'Brien, Brendan Athlone Workhouse and the Famine, Old Athlone Society, Athlone, 1995.

O'Brien, Gearóid St. Mary's Parish Athlone, a history, St. Mel's Trust, Longford, 1989.

Paterson, J. (ed.) Diocese of Meath and Kildare: an historical guide, 1981.

Sheehan, J. Westmeath as others saw it ... AD 900 to the present, 1982.

Stokes, George T. Athlone, the Shannon & Lough Ree, Dublin & Athlone, 1897.

Upton, Upton Papers, RIA,

Woods, James Annals of Westmeath, Dublin, 1907.

 

NAI Ref Name Probate Ref Grant Type Date Issue Date Death

2006/11/372

TREACY DENIS

1985 MR 012450

Probate

23/10/1985

20/04/1981

2005/37/406 TREACY THOMAS 1983 MR 014301 Probate 25/11/1983 13/06/1982

Last update: 31 August 2010