File 2 - The O'Flahertys of Kilmurvey

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UGA P120/3/1/7/1/2

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The O'Flahertys of Kilmurvey

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  • 1812-1979

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19th century legal papers of the O'Flaherty family. Begins with a catalogue (handwritten by Robinson) of 52 documents entitled 'Kilmurvey House Documents'.

Bond between Patrick O'Flaherty and William McNamara and Joseph Burke (1810); a bond from William Lambert to Catherine O'Flaherty for £1,100; Chancery court documents between Thomas Henry O'Flaherty vs Patrick O'Flaherty (c. 1814); Leases of 12 Sep 1812 and 15 May 1835 in which the Revered John Digby leases all of the lands of Kilmurvey to Patrick O'Flaherty; Commissioner of the Peace (1830); administration and will of Catherine O'Flaherty.

Papers relating to James O'Flaherty including 2 account books, a document appointing him Commissioner of the Peace (1865). and a bill of sale for a ship (1870).

Legal papers from the estate of Delia O'Flaherty. Accounts, documents from Inland Revenue, relating to Fair Rent applications, loans. Document appointing Patrick O'Flaherty-Johnston to the Commission of the Peace (1882).

Legal documents relating to Thomas Irwin, and his daughter Julia Irwin, part of the Hernon-Johnston documents at Kilmurvey House. (1804-1863).

Letter from Christy Townley to Bridget Johnston-Hernon thanking her for lending him the valuable legal documents, and returning them (23 Jul 1979).

A list of Irish shareholders in the Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company. Two legal documents relating to Henry Valentine MacNamara and Francis MacNamara-Johnston. A letter from Richard MacNamara on the subject of a mortgage. A personal journal belonging to Kate MacNamara, dated 20 Dec 1840. Containing thoughts, poems and prose.

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      1 of these items has evidence of having been eaten by an insect

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      14/04/2017
      13/06/2017

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