Patrick Lynch Family History
Patrick's Paternal Grandparents and their Children
Patrick’s paternal grandparents were Edward Lynch and Jane Cooney.
Edward Lynch
Patrick's paternal grandfather was Edward Lynch. He married Jane Cooney in Killucan on 28th February 1824, indicating that he was born at the start of the nineteenth century. Edward is recorded in the Tithe Applotment books of the 1830s. He had a holding of 15 Irish acres (equivalent to approximately 23 statute acres), 10 of which were prime quality land. The tithe levied was £1 3s 4½d per year. This was a particularly unpopular levy with the catholic tenants, as it was for the established Church of Ireland parish funds.
The Tithe Applotment Book entry for Edward Lynch
In the Griffith Valuation of the 1860’s, Edward’s name has been replaced by James Lynch, suggesting that Edward was already deceased by then. James was most likely their eldest son, although no baptismal record has been found for him.
Jane Cooney
Patrick's paternal grandmother married Edward Lynch on 28th February 1824, making it likely that she was born around the start of the nineteenth century. No other records have been found for her yet.
Edward Lynch
1800 - ????
Jane Cooney
???? - ????
James
1825 - ????
Catherine
1829 - ????
John
1833 - ????
Michael
1836 - ????
Philip
1828 - 1904
Peter
1831 - ????
Edward
1834 - ????
Patrick’s paternal uncles and aunts
Jane Cooney and Edward Lynch had seven children between 1825 and 1836. We have records for five children baptised in the church in Killucan... Catherine (30 Mar 1829), Peter (5 Jan 1831), John(13 Jan 1833), Edward (19 Nov 1834) and Michael(28 Sep 1836).
No additional information has been found for these uncles and aunts of Patrick. Future DNA results may shed some light on their history.