The Carlow Sentinel. January 28th 1854. Carlow Petty Sessions. Michael Clowry summoned Mr James Smith, steward to Colonel Bunbury of Moyle, for the recovery of 14 shillings for work done by him in his capacity of stonemason on the lands of Moyle. Mr Mulhall appeared on behalf of Clowry. Michael Clowry on being sworn stated that he built 26 perches of mason work, at 1/6pence per perch, he was paid 25 shillings but there is still a balance of 14 shillings due. Clowry stated he was employed the entire summer at Moyle, he had a man named Sheean working with him and had a man named Tallon to measure the work. [ note added 2013, after much debate the case was dismissed but Clowry was allowed 2 shillings and 6 pence for his attendance at court. Mr Mulhall told the court he would appeal. ].

Fantastic Mick! This is my third great grandfather Michael Clowry from Carlow town. Looks like Michael was probably hard done by. I wonder if he ever did appeal and if he won. Trevor -----Original Message----- From: irl-carlow-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-carlow-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Michael Purcell Sent: 06 June 2013 18:21 To: irl-carlow@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CARLOW] 1854,Clowry+Bunbury. The Carlow Sentinel. January 28th 1854. Carlow Petty Sessions. Michael Clowry summoned Mr James Smith, steward to Colonel Bunbury of Moyle, for the recovery of 14 shillings for work done by him in his capacity of stonemason on the lands of Moyle. Mr Mulhall appeared on behalf of Clowry. Michael Clowry on being sworn stated that he built 26 perches of mason work, at 1/6pence per perch, he was paid 25 shillings but there is still a balance of 14 shillings due. Clowry stated he was employed the entire summer at Moyle, he had a man named Sheean working with him and had a man named Tallon to measure the work. [ note added 2013, after much debate the case was dismissed but Clowry was allowed 2 shillings and 6 pence for his attendance at court. Mr Mulhall told the court he would appeal. ]. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CARLOW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3199/6396 - Release Date: 06/09/13