From what was told to me: First son born would carry the Father's grandfather, first daughter would be named after father's grandmother - Second son was named after the mother's father and first daughter after the mother's grandmother merle. Joe Duclos wrote: > Hi > Does anyone know the system used in the old days for naming sons for > grandfathers & such? > Thanks > > Joe Duclos > > > ==== IRL-CAVAN Mailing List ==== > For the IRL-CAVAN-L archives, go to > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/IRL-CAVAN

IRISH NAMING PATTERNS There was more than tradition involved in naming Irish children. There was a "British Isles Naming Convention" of the late 1500 to 1850 that suggested naming them as follows: First son named for Father's father. Second son named for Mother's father Third son named for Father. Fourth son named for Father's eldest brother. First daughter named for Mother's mother. Second daughter named for Father's mother. Third daughter named for Mother. Fourth daughter named for Mother's eldest sister Second wife's oldest daughter named for the first wife. ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Duclos To: IRL-CAVAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 8:21 AM Subject: [IRL-CAVAN] Given names Hi Does anyone know the system used in the old days for naming sons for grandfathers & such? Thanks Joe Duclos ==== IRL-CAVAN Mailing List ==== For the IRL-CAVAN-L archives, go to http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/IRL-CAVAN

Hi Does anyone know the system used in the old days for naming sons for grandfathers & such? Thanks Joe Duclos

Another word of caution. My 3G Grandparents [born in Ireland] named their fourth son and fourth daughter [both born in US] after themselves. So just how many naming patterns are out there and which was used if any. Best wishes, Dennis

Hello, The following is what I have, but remember naming patterns do not mean they were always used and also that once started events may have caused the pattern to have been broken. Irish Naming Patterns for Children: The 1st son was usually named after the father's father The 2nd son was usually named after the mother's father The 3rd son was usually named after the father The 4th son was usually named after the father's eldest brother The 5th son was usually named after the mother's eldest brother The 1st daughter was usually named after the mother's mother The 2nd daughter was usually named after the father's mother The 3rd daughter was usually named after the mother The 4th daughter was usually named after the mother's eldest sister The 5th daughter was usually named after the father's eldest sister Best wishes, Dennis

ANGLO-CELT MARCH 9, 1854 CAVAN SPRING ASSIZES (Continued) CROWN COURT--MONDAY PROSECUTION OF A GOVERNMENT OFFICER THE QUEEN v. SAMUEL SWANZY AND JOHN SMITH SWANZY There having been three indictments in this case against the prisoners for extortion defrauding the County and conspiracy, when the long pond had been called over, Mr. SMYLY, Q.C., stated the intention of the Crown to proceed on the charge of conspiracy which would bring the matter fully under the notice at the Court. Mr. MAJOR, on behalf of the traversers, said that as that indictment embraced a great number of cases which would make it much more difficult for the prisoners to meet it, he would suggest that some of the other indictments should rather proceeded with. His Lordship said the question lay with the Crown; he could not put them on a selection. MR. SMYLY said he would be sorry to do anything in the case that would savour of unfairness. It was a matter of indifference which they proceed with; they selected the indictment for conspiracy because its issue might render it unnecessary to proceed with the others. He would much rather proceed with the simpler cases; but, owing to irregularities in the office, he feared they might not be able to sustain either of them. MR. MAJOR said the case of extortion would involve all the others; but, if the crown failed, they could proceed with the others. They would waive, on behalf of the prisoners, all technicalities. MR. SMYLY agreed to go on with the extortion case, whereupon. MR. MAJOR said that on behalf of Mr. John Smith SWANZY, they would withdraw the plea, and plead "guilty". The following were then sworn on the jury:--Edward KENNEDY; John CLEMENGER; Alex. KETTYLE, Patrick FAY, Peter BRADY; James KILROY; Robert ROYCROFT; Eugene M'MANUS; Alexander BERRY; John BERRY; John SHERA and Moses NETTERFIELD, Esqrs. Samuel SWANZY and John Smith SWANZY, were then indicted for unjustly and unlawfully extorting from certain parties, certain fees, not payable to Samuel SWANZY, as clerk of the Crown, nor to the other prisoner for him. MR. Samuel SWANZY pleaded not guilty. Mr. John Smith SWANZY pleaded guilty. MR. SMYLY--This being an unusual case, with which the jury cannot be supposed familiar. I will briefly describe the offence charged, and the duties of the office. The indictment is for extortion against Mr. SWANZY, clerk of the Crown for the county. Extortion in law meaning signifies an oppression under color of right, but strictly speaking the term is applied to the taking money, or anything of value, not due, or more than there is due, or before it is due, by color of office. If, therefore, in the case named in the indictment, MR. SWANZY has taken as fees anything to which he is not legally entitled, beyond doubt he has extorted. I have told you that his office is that of clerk of the Crown; that office comprehends many functions, but our enquiry will be confined to one of them, which it is alleged that the misbehaviour occurred. If the clerk of the Crown has many duties to perform, you are to take it as granted, that in all other particulars they have been well discharged. He has to attend in his office, and in court during the assizes, and must prosecute in cases where the Crown Solicitor cannot. He has also to pay to prosecutors and witnesses the expenses allowed them, and it is out of this head that the prosecution arises. The Clerk of the Crown is paid a salary, and claims certain fees of office, under 49 Geo. III; and, if what is alleged against him were limited to those fees, which he might reasonably believe due to him under the statute, he ought never be prosecuted in a criminal suit. Formerly the Clerk of the Crown received fees from prisoners acquitted, as well as from prosecutors, but the law thought it hard that men acquitted, and who were, therefore, to be supposed unjustly accused, should have to pay any money for having right done them. The 101 sec. of the statute before alluded to, regulates the fees payable to Clerks of the Crown in Ireland. (Reads)..... Now, the case we go upon is that of the Queen a. John CALLAN, in which Patrick BRADY was prosecutor, and which will be fully explained to you. Mary FITZPATRICK, Patrick MURRAY, and others, attended as witnesses in that case and we allege that towards them the extortion we complain of took place. [Here reference was had to the records...] Court. Is there a charge of extortion in the case of TAGGART? MR. SMYLY--There is my lord. MR. MAJOR--Why a moment ago you struck his name out. MR. SMYLY continued--When the 1l. was allowed him, he went to Mr. John Smith SWANZY, who filled up a draft for 1l. 9s. 9d., which Mr. SWANZY himself signed, but TAGGART got only 1l. In the same way Mary FITZPATRICK had an order for 19s. 9d., while she got only 10s. Mr. Samuel SWANZY again signing the draft, and Patrick MURRAY received only 5s. or 6s., whereas his order was for 17s 9d., drawn up by Mr. Smith SWANZY, and the draft upon it signed by Mr. Samuel. John MURPHY, also a witness, was charged 2s. 6d. out of an order for 12s. 6d., and there are many other cases.... E. E. MAYNE, Esq.--Is secretary of the grand jury; has searched through all the papers he could find in the crown office for indictments in case of the prosecution of Patrick BRADY against John CALLAN; could find none whatever, nor informations; has the crown book; finds two cases there; Patrick MURPHY, Charles and John MURPHY were witnesses in case No. 1; No. 2 is the prosecution of Francis TAGGART against John CALLAN; TAGGART and Francis DOLAN were witnesses in that case; the bills were ignored;... (Examination and cross-examination of witnesses) In many such cases there is an appeal to a hard-hearted Clerk of the Crown, and from him to one believed to be still more hard-hearted-- myself; but here Mr. SWANZY is not hard-hearted, but must considerate. He signed after a draft for an additional nine and ninepence; but gentlemen, that addition is quite a distinct hand writing and ink. What evidence is there that it was not added after the signing of the draft by Mr. SWANZY, and would such evidence be deemed superfluous, when you recollect the dealings of young SWANZY, and the police, which, I am sorry to say it of members of so respectable a body, deceived old Mr. SWANZY, and participated in the frauds, which it attempted to involve him in. Gentlemen, need I trouble you any further? The Jury immediately handed in their verdict of "Not Guilty," and the Crown entered a "nolle prosequi" on the two other indictments. (End of Cavan Spring Assizes) ________________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

Upon seeing my message to the list, I spotted two spelling errors which I thought I had better correct. The corrected words are in brackets below. Sorry for the failure to get it right in the first place! ----- Original Message ----- Sprigging or Springging [Sprigging] Lace So called because it was like a spring [sprig] or spray. It is fine embroidery on white linen. Some distinctive figures were shamrocks or daisies with stems and buttonholes. Worked in satin thread on linen, the pieces were usually finished with a scalloped edge in Co. Down and a crochet edge in the Clones area [Co. Monaghan/Fermanagh]. Patricia

Philip DINNING21 Jul 1866at Killmore,Carvan,Ireland-rs@Killmore,Carvan , Ireland,1866-son of Michael DINNING rs@Killmore ,Carvan,Ireland, Farmer, 1866 - & Catherine KEIRNANrs@Killmore,Carvan,Ireland,1866- --------------------------------- Chelsea,Ma.-Woburn,Ma.-denning-dennen-danin-dinan-dinihey-denningston-dinning- carlon-carroll-dever-cogan-malone-heslin-piscopo-mazzola-martini-farrell-mchug h-farley-grimes-lynch-doherty-SanDanto,Ita-Adargh,longford-Revere,Ma-Wintrop,M a.-sprague- and ever growing list Jim Denning

Some meanings for abreviations rs@=RESIDES AT cfdr=calculated from death record c.r.1=church records 1st uniterian society revere cr2=church record evangelican church of revere gr1 grave record revere cemetery gr1a=grave record revere cemetery compiled by mellen chamberlain's "history of Chelsea" gr1b=grave record revere cemetery in city hall revere gr2=grave record garden cemetery gr3=grave record woodlawn cemetery gr4=grave record winthrop cemetery pr1 from sextons records kept by john tweksbury now revere library pr2=record from journal of abel bowen sr=suffolk county records In a message dated 3/23/2004 8:51:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, CARADOC28@aol.com writes: > > --------------------------------------- > > James CULLEN 1812abt@Co: Cavan,Ireland- 24 Oct 1865@53yrs,Consumption, > > Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Ireland1842abt-rs@Ireland1846abt-rs@Ireland1850abt-rs@ > > Ireland184[5]7abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1856-wed EllenSHERIDAN1822abt@Co: > > Cavan,Ireland-2 Apr > > 1888@65 yrs,gedymania,chelsea ma.rs@Co: Cavan, Ireland > > 1822abt-rs@Ireland1842abt-rs@Ireland1846abt-rs@Ireland 184[5]7 > > abt-rs@Ireland1850abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1856-rs@chelsea ma.1888- > > they have > > James CULLEN 17 May 1856 @Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1856- > > Cecila CULLEN 30 Mar 1880 1850abt@Ireland-[cfdr] @30yrs,consumption , > > Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Ireland1850abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,single,1880- > > Mary CULLEN 1842abt@Ireland rs@Ireland1842abt-wed ThomasDENNING > 1833,abt@co > > meath,Ireland- 25 Sep 1910 1056pm@73yrs,6mns,1dy , pulmonary thrombosis1 > mon > > 24ys,newton@ calvary cemetery waltham ma, undertajker john flood rs@co > > meath,Ireland1833,abt-rs@Ireland1833,abt-rs@ Chelsea,Suffolk, > Mass.,laborer, > > 1860-rs@ > > Newton Ma.Farmer,18 68-rs@ Newton Ma.Farmer,1882-rs@69 clinton st, widower > > ,laborer,Newton Ma.1910- > > Nancy CULLEN 184[5]7abt@ireland-rs@Ireland184[5]7abt-wed MCCAULEY > > Patrick CULLEN 1846abt@Ireland-rs@Ireland1846abt- > > > > ----------------------------- Chelsea,Ma.-Woburn,Ma.-denning-dennen-danin-dinan-dinihey-denningston-dinning- carlon-carroll-dever-cogan-malone-heslin-piscopo-mazzola-martini-farrell-mchug h-farley-grimes-lynch-doherty-SanDanto,Ita-Adargh,longford-Revere,Ma-Wintrop,M a.-sprague- and ever growing list Jim Denning

> Subj:[DENNING] > stuff-o'brien-foley-sheridan-denning-morterson-cullen-mccauley- > Date:3/23/2004 8:48:11 PM Eastern Standard Time > From: CARADOC28@aol.com > Reply-to: <A HREF="mailto:DENNING-L@rootsweb.com">DENNING-L@rootsweb.com</A> > To: DENNING-L@rootsweb.com > > > > > Frank N.O'BRIEN1871abt@Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1871abt-rs@86 West > Third,Chelsea.,Ma.,laborer,1909-son ofDennis A.O'BRIEN @Boston,Ma.,-rs@ > Boston,Ma.1853abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1857-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1861-rs@Chelsea.Ma , > 1864-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,roofer,1866-rs@Chelsea.Ma,roofer,1864-rs@Chelsea. > Ma,1866-rs@Chelsea.Ma,.roofer,1868-rs@Chelsea.Ma,.roofer,1870-rs@ Chelsea > .Ma,1868-rs@Boston,Ma.,1870-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,roofer,1871-rs@ Chelsea > ,Ma.1871abt-rs@Chelsea.Ma,roofer,1873- > rs@Chelsea.Ma,1876- & Ann FOLEY @Eastport St Andrews-[boston > agnes]rs@Boston,Ma.1853abt-rs@ Chelsea > ,Ma.1857-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1861-rs@Chelsea.Ma,1864-rs@Chelsea.Ma, > 1866-rs@Chelsea.Ma,1868-rs@Boston,Ma.,1870-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,1871-rs@ > Chelsea,Ma.1871abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,1873-rs@Chelsea.Ma,1876- > wed 5 sept 1909 > Margaret SHERIDAN 1878abt@So.Framingham,Ma.-rs@So.Framingham,Ma. 1878 > abt-rs@Cambridge,Ma.,nurse,1909-dau ofCornelius SHERIDAN rs@So. > Framingham,Ma.1878abt- & Jane MORTERSON rs@So.Framingham,Ma.1878abt- > Frank N. brother to > Catherine O'BRIEN 3 Dec 1857 @Chelsea,Ma.- rs@Chelsea,Ma.1857- > Francis J.O'BRIEN 27 Jan 1861 @Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1861 > Anna Marie O'BRIEN 19 Jun 1864 @Chelsea.Ma,-rs@Chelsea.Ma,1864- > Nellie O'BRIEN 21 Aug 1866@Chelsea.Ma,-rs@Chelsea.Ma,1866 > John C. O'BRIEN 4 Apr 1868 @Chelsea.Ma,-rs@Chelsea.Ma,1868- > George Timothy O'BRIEN 15 Apr 1870@Boston,Ma.-rs@Boston,Ma.,1870- > Agnes O'BRIEN 1 Aug 1871@Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,1871- > David O'BRIEN 5 Apr 1873@Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,1873- > James A.O'BRIEN1 Apr 1876@Chelsea.Ma,-[1876abt]rs@Chelsea.Ma,1876- > William A.O'BRIEN1853abt@Boston,Ma.-rs@Boston,Ma.1853abt- > ------------------------ > John FOLEY 23 jun 1884 @41 Suffolk,Chelsea,Ma.-rs@41 Suffolk,Chelsea,Ma . > 1884-son of Thomas Purcell FOLEY born ca. 1855 Reen, Kenmare, Co Kerry) in > the > 1880 rs@Ireland1859abt- rs@41 Suffolk,Chelsea,Ma.1884-& Catherine 1856 > @ireland-rs@ireland , abt1856-rs@Ireland1859abt- rs@41 Suffolk,Chelsea,Ma . > 1884- > John Brother to > James FOLEY 1859abt@Ireland-rs@Ireland1859abt- > ThomasFOLEY1880abt@MA.,-rs@MA1880abt- > ------------------------------------------------------ > Catherine1821abt@Ireland-8 may 1869@48yrs,consumption,Chelsea,Ma.-rs@ > Ireland1821abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,married,1869- wife of Michael FOLEY > --------------------------------------- > James CULLEN 1812abt@Co: Cavan,Ireland- 24 Oct 1865@53yrs,Consumption, > Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Ireland1842abt-rs@Ireland1846abt-rs@Ireland1850abt-rs@ > Ireland184[5]7abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1856-wed EllenSHERIDAN1822abt@Co: > Cavan,Ireland-2 Apr > 1888@65 yrs,gedymania,chelsea ma.rs@Co: Cavan, Ireland > 1822abt-rs@Ireland1842abt-rs@Ireland1846abt-rs@Ireland 184[5]7 > abt-rs@Ireland1850abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1856-rs@chelsea ma.1888- > they have > James CULLEN 17 May 1856 @Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Chelsea,Ma.1856- > Cecila CULLEN 30 Mar 1880 1850abt@Ireland-[cfdr] @30yrs,consumption , > Chelsea,Ma.-rs@Ireland1850abt-rs@Chelsea,Ma.,single,1880- > Mary CULLEN 1842abt@Ireland rs@Ireland1842abt-wed ThomasDENNING 1833,abt@co > meath,Ireland- 25 Sep 1910 1056pm@73yrs,6mns,1dy , pulmonary thrombosis1 mon > 24ys,newton@ calvary cemetery waltham ma, undertajker john flood rs@co > meath,Ireland1833,abt-rs@Ireland1833,abt-rs@ Chelsea,Suffolk, Mass.,laborer, > 1860-rs@ > Newton Ma.Farmer,18 68-rs@ Newton Ma.Farmer,1882-rs@69 clinton st, widower > ,laborer,Newton Ma.1910- > Nancy CULLEN 184[5]7abt@ireland-rs@Ireland184[5]7abt-wed MCCAULEY > Patrick CULLEN 1846abt@Ireland-rs@Ireland1846abt- > > ----------------------------- > > Chelsea,Ma.-Woburn,Ma.-denning-dennen-danin-dinan-dinihey-denningston-dinning > - > carlon-carroll-dever-cogan-malone-heslin-piscopo-mazzola-martini-farrell-mchu > g > h-farley-grimes-lynch-doherty-SanDanto,Ita-Adargh,longford-Revere,Ma-Wintrop, > M > a.-sprague- and ever growing list > Jim Denning > > Chelsea,Ma.-Woburn,Ma.-denning-dennen-danin-dinan-dinihey-denningston-dinning- carlon-carroll-dever-cogan-malone-heslin-piscopo-mazzola-martini-farrell-mchug h-farley-grimes-lynch-doherty-SanDanto,Ita-Adargh,longford-Revere,Ma-Wintrop,M a.-sprague- and ever growing list Jim Denning

ANGLO-CELT MARCH 9, 1854 CAVAN SPRING ASSIZES At a quarter to five o'clock, on Friday last, Mr. Justice TORRENS, attended by the High Sheriff, John Hervey ADAMS, Esq., came into court. The commission having been read by the Acting Clerk of the Crown, Mr. O'NEILL, the Grand Jury was called over, and the following gentlemen sworn:-- Robert BURROWES, Esq., Stradone House, foreman Hon. Henry C. BUTLER, Quivey William HUMPHRYS, Esq., Ballyconnell House Lieut.-Colonel Henry CLEMENTS, Ashfield Joseph STOREY, Esq., Bingfield Theophilus L. CLEMENTS, Esq., Rakenny J. HAMILTON, Esq., Castle Hamilton, Killeshandra W. RATHBOURNE, Esq., Scruplestown, C. Dublin Nathaniel MONTGOMERY, Esq., Swanlinbar Robert J. CUMMING, Esq., Crover, Ballyjamesduff John E. VERNON, Esq., Forde Lodge, Cavan Perrott THORNTON, Esq., Ardloher Robert Smyth DICKSON, Esq., Killeshandra James FAY, Esq., Cavan Michael PHILIPS, Esq., Glenview, Belturbet George WARING, Esq., Bailieboro Abraham BRUSH, Esq., Drumbar Cavan JOhn JOHNSTON, Esq., Swanlinbar Charles MORTIMER, Esq., Lakeview, Mullagh Joseph LYNCH, Esq., Roebuck Edward M'INTOSH, Esq., Cootehill Robert ERSKINE, Esq., Cavan His Lordship proceeded to address them. He said -- MR. BURROWES and gentlemen of the grand jury of the County of Cavan--With respect to the cases which appear on the calendar, I have little to say; they are unimportant and few, and, as to them you understanding matters so well yourselves, require no instructions from me to guide. I shall, therefore, confine myself to the cases of those not in custody....One of them is a case of rescue, a second is a case of homicide, and a third is for rape..... RECORD COURT--Saturday At about half past eleven o'clock the Right Hon. the Chief Baron entered the court and took his seat on the Bench, when he proceeded to try. APPEALS SPOTTEN a. RUTLEDGE This was an appeal from a decision of the Assistant Barrister at last October sessions. Mr. JOHNSTON stated the case--It was an action for 10l. for an I O U for loss sustained in consequence of a house purchased by applicant and plaintiff on a certain farm being let go to wreck, and another detained for a year and a half, contrary to agreement. Alexander WALSH examined by Mr. JOHNSTON--Knows Mr. SPOTTEN, is his attorney; recollects agreement between SPOTTEN and Mr. RUTLEDGE about certain lands. On that occasion MR. SPOTTEN made an objection that there were parties residing on the lands, who could not then give up possession; got on that occasion an I O U for 10l., as a warrant that their houses would be delivered up to 6th May following; this affair occurred in April. Cross-examined by Mr. ARMSTRONG--The I O U was a guarantee for surrender of houses belonging to the cottiers on the farm. To the court--The consideration money was paid in five springers and 19l. of money, making up the entered sum of 47l. the stipulated purchase money. James SPOTTEN, the plaintiff, examined by Mr. JOHNSON--Recollects the two houses on the lands bought by him; got possession of the lands in April but did not get the houses for nearly a year and a half after that, one of them was then down; offered RUTLEDGE, if he put up the house, to give him his I O U; would give 20l. less for the farm without that house than with it. To the court--They were mud-wall houses thatched, with two rooms in each. [Examination and cross-examination of Robert M'AULEY, who was Mr. SPOTTEN's herd at the time and knew the house occupied by SMYTH and KELAHER; also of Mr. Thomas JOHNSTON and Owen SMITH] His Lordship said it was a serious question whether the action was sustainable in point of law. The body of the I O U is absolute, and the condition is merely a memorandum of the witness....The would, therefore, affirm the dismiss with costs. A LAND QUESTION BRADY, Appelant; Henry SMYTH, Respondent This was a case of ejectment for half an acre of ground in Aughnaconny. The Assistant Barrister gave a decree in possession. John M'MANUS examined by Mr. James ARMSTRONG--Knows the lands of Aughaconny; held 10 acres there for 20 years; knows the half acre of meadow now in dispute; it belonged to Henry SMYTH's holding for 34 years; he (witness) had nothing to do with it, though he held the other half; knows a ripsod raised to distinguish the half acre belonging to each; when witness held the ground MAGEE held the other half, and after him, KENNY: the ripsod is there still. Cross-examined by Mr. PEEBLES--George Kemp had several sons; Thomas was one of the; he married a Miss WILTON: the father could give him in the case of the twenty acres, whatever part he liked; KENNY had the half acre when he held it; he sold it to Henry SMYTH. Re-examined by Mr. ARMSTRONG--SMYTH is in possession for more than 20 years and had the half acre, until about a year ago, during all that time. Henry SMYTH examined by Mr. ARMSTRONG--Is the plaintiff; got possession of the lands 30 years ago and more, at that time did not get the half acre; when KENNY was going to America in '34 got the half acre from him; held that until May or June last; made hay upon it, &c.; Edward BRADY forced possession of it from him....The lease made to him is now expired; he claims now under a son of George KEMP; but another son claims that half acre. Edward FEGAN--Is witness to a lease from Edward KEMP to Henry SMYTH, demising all that KENNY held....... Chief Baron--They have proved possession, and you, being wrong-doers, though actually holding, are not to get the benefit of that possession. Thomas KEMP examined by Mr. PEEBLES--Is witness to a deed handed to him; that was Thomas KEMP's deed of marriage settlement; knew Mr. Joseph WILTON, the father of Thomas KEMP's wife;.... Joseph WILTON--His daughter was married to Thomas KEMP; on the occasion of the match-making had a conversation with George KEMP about the half acre in dispute; on the first day of treaty George would not give the half acre, but a few days afterwards he agreed to give it if witness would advance in the fortune he was to give his daughter, which he agreed to..... It was then ordered that a survey of the premises be made, that it might be seen whether the half acre was included in the boundaries marked out in the deed of marriage settlement, their return to be made by the following Monday. His Lordship said that this was as knotty a case as he had known in Cavan, and this was saying a great deal of it. The case was put off to be tried in Dublin. CROWN COURT-- SATURDAY, MARCH 4 (Before Judge TORRENS) HIs Lordship took his seat on the bench... at about eleven o'clock, and proceeded for some time with the fiating of the presentments and took occasion to mention the matter relative to-- THE FEVER HOSPITAL He said, addressing the Grand Jury, with regard to the presentment for the old County Fever Hospital, he would fiat the present presentment, as it was quite right and judicious to have the premises put into a sufficient state of repair previous to their being sold...Mr. Robert BORROWES, the foreman, stated that the Grand Jury had received the assent of Lord Farnham for the disposal of the Fever Hospital, but there appeared to be some difficulty in the matter, in consequence of the lease having been made to trustees. Judge TORRENS--Then let the trustees or the survivors of them be the vendors. His Lordship then proceeded with THE CROWN BUSINESS. Margaret WALL, a young woman aged eighteen years, pleaded guilty to an indictment which charged her with having had in her possession a linen sheet of the value of 1s., which had been stolen from Thomas WEST, of Belturbet, on the 1st February last, and she having been in gaol once before for a similar offence. She was sentenced to be imprisoned for three months at hard labour. Thomas YOUNG pleaded guilty to an indictment which charged him with the commission of a homicide, the killing and slaying of one John DALTON, in the month of February last. His Lordship at first sentenced him to twelve months imprisonment, but subsequently mitigated it to six months, in consequence of having received a favourable report of the case from the counsel for the Crown. The following gentlemen were then sworn on the PETTY JURY. Samuel IRWIN, William MAHOOD, JOhn M'CABE, JOhn WILLLIAMSON, James M'CULLOUGH, Arthur FINLAY, Robert GREER, Charles HEELS, Charles HAUGHTON, William JOHNSTON, Arthur IRWIN, and Henry M'KNIGHT. Patrick NOON, aged 22, Mary NOON, aged 23, and James M'LOUGHLIN, aged 23 years, were then arraigned upon an indictment, which charged them with having committed a burglary and robbery in the house of Mrs. Sarah and Catherine NUGENT, in Swanlinbar, on the night of the 29th January last, and for having had in their possession a large quantity of shawls, scarfs, handkerchiefs, gloves, braids, and other articles stolen therefrom. Mary NOON, not guilty, and Patrick NOON and James M'LOUGHLIN, guilty, to be imprisoned for four years at penal servitude. The trial possessed no public interest. George RICHARDSON, aged eighteen years, of a rather unprepossessing aspect, was arraigned upon an indictment which charged him with having, in the parish of Ballintemple, committed an assault upon Margaret REILLY, on the 31st January last, with intent to violate her person. The facts of this case, as elicited in evidence, are briefly as follows: The prisoner and prosecutrix were living as servants with Mr. James KEITH, who resides near Ballinagh, and on the day laid in the indictment he and his wife left home about ten o'clock in the morning, and did not return until ten o'clock at night, and during their absence the prisoner committed the assault upon prosecutrix with intent, &c., as set forth in the indictment. She resented the indignity offered to her person by striking and inflicting a severe wound upon his head with a pair of tongs, and on the return of her master and mistress informed them of the transaction; they at once sent for the police and had the prisoner arrested. Margaret REILLY went the next day to Mr. DOPPING, the Resident Magistrate, and swore informations against the prisoner for the offence. MR. KEITH, her master, gave her an excellent character. The prisoner was defended by Mr. John ARMSTRONG. The defence set up was that prosecutrix was an immoral character, and had preferred a similar charge against John LEGHORN, a former master and that she had informed Mr. Thomas KEITH and his wife, Mary KEITH. son and daughter in law of said James KEITH, that the prisoner had done nothing to her (Margaret REILLY), but simply to kiss her upon that occasion, which liberty he had taken once before as he was courting her, all which, on being confronted with the parties, she denied, and after a very lucid charge from the learned judge, the jury at once returned a verdict of guilty. His Lordship in passing sentence stated to the prisoner, that during the progress of the trial, he had determined to sentence him to only twelve months imprisonment, but in consequence of the line of defence he was advised to set up, he would sentence him to eighteen months imprisonment at hard labour. ____________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT MARCH 9, 1854 CATHOLIC CHURCH--The Rev. Peter M'GAURAN, P.P., of Kildallen, in this diocese has been removed to the parish of Drumlane, vacant by the death of the Rev. Phil. DONEGAN, and Rev. Hugh CASSIDY has been promoted to the parish of Kildallen, in the room of the Rev. Peter M'GAURAN. We have not the pleasure of knowing Mr. M'GAURAN, but we are sure that the Rev. Mr. CASSIDY will be highly estimated by those who are committed to his care. He has been for several years Curate in Ballinamore, and there his name is held by every one in benediction. Mr. Edward FEGAN of Cavan, was appointed by the Grand Jury at the assizes just terminated, Appraiser and Auctioneer for the Pawn- broker of this county. ==================================================== MARRIED On the 28th ult., by the Rev. James BONWELL, Incumbent of St. Phillip's, Stepney, London, Mr. John WALLACE, HIgh-st, Belfast, to Mary Anne BOWKER, youngest daughter of the late John WORCHESTER, Esq., and niece to Charles RANDON, Esq., merchant, Church-street, Spitalsfields, London. DEATHS March 7, at Charlemont-street, Dublin, Jane, relict of the late Lieutenant James NIXON, Royal Navy. On the 28th ult. at Killinure, near Redhills, in the 88th year of her age, Esther, relict of the late George BELL, Esq, Barrister-at-Law. In her the poor of her neighbourhood have lost an untiring benefactress. She was beloved in life, and the best consolation now of her mourning family in the recollection of the firm Christian faith that supported her in death. ===================================================== IN THE COURT OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR SALE OF INCUMBERED ESTATES IN IRELAND. COUNTY CAVAN In the Matter of )PURSUANT to the order of the Commissioner Thomas SMITH, )made in this matter, on the 13th day of assignee of ) November, 1850, they will on TUESDAY, 18th Thomas WILTON )April next, at the hour of 12 o'Clock at Noon, an Insolvent )at the Farnham Arms Hotel, Cavan, by Mr. Owner; )James SMYTH, Auctioneer, set up for Sale by Exparte )Public Auction, the Fee and Inheritance of and Henry GALLIGAN, )in the following Lands, situate in the Barony of Petitioner )Clonmahon, and County of Cavan; Part of the Lands of Corglass, containing 23 a., 1r. 29p. statute measure, or thereabouts being 12 a. 9r. 9p plantation measure. Those Lands are now occupied by the late owner, Thomas WILTON or Persons claiming under him, whose tenancies will all determine by the execution of the conveyance to a Purchaser. These Lands were Valued for Sale in the year 1850, by order of the Commissioners, at £12 9s. 9d. yearly, in their then condition, but they are represented by the Engineer who reported upon them, as being susceptible of great Improvements, by Judicious Drainage, and Cultivation. The entire of the Lands are subject in common with other Lands, containing in the whole 140 a. 2r. profitable, and £67 1s. 8d. unprofitable measure of the Down Survey, to a Crown Rent of £2 2s. 8½d. late currency, the proportional part thereof being payable out of these Premises, is estimated at about 4s. Dated, 4th March, 1854 J. LOCKE, Auction Clerk Rentals and all further particulars may be obtained by applying at the Office of the Commissioners, 14, Henrietta-street, Dublin; or to Andrew Christopher PALLAS, Solicitor for Petitioner having carriage of Sale, Chambers 125, Abbey-street; and to Samuel SWANZY, Esq., Solicitor, for Owner, 49, Bolton-street, Dublin and Cavan. The charge upon these Lands, if there shall be any in reference to the Kiln Drainage, under the Board of Works, must be borne by the purchaser. The amount has not been ascertained, but it cannot be considerable. The biddings will be submitted to the Right Honorable the Chief Commissioner, on Tuesday, 25th April, without further notice to any person. ___________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

I have found several explanations of the term 'sprigging' as it was used in stories in the Anglo/Celt. There was even a Sprigging School in West Cork, much to my suprise. Just a small cottage, but it must have been an important source of income at one time. Sprigging or Springging Lace So called because it was like a spring or spray. It is fine embroidery on white linen. Some distinctive figures were shamrocks or daisies with stems and buttonholes. Worked in satin thread on linen, the pieces were usually finished with a scalloped edge in Co. Down and a crochet edge in the Clones area [Co. Monaghan/Fermanagh]. Patricia

ANGLO CELT -- January 6, 1853 ----------------------------------------------- FINAL NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS INCUMBERED ESTATES COMMISSION In the Matter of the ESTATE OF ELIZA NIXON, Owner ; Exparte, James Hunter and William Shaw, Petitioners. All parties interested are hereby required to take Notice that the Commissioners have sold the Lands of Lurgan, Curraghmore, and Curraghkeel, situate in the Barony of Castle Ragan(sic), and part of the Lands of Drung, in the Barony of Tullaghgarvey(sic). all situate in the COUNTY OF CAVAN, and that the draft Schedule of Incumbrances is now lodged in the office of the general Clerk of this Court, and if any person have a claim not therein inserted, admitted on any objection to said Schedule, either on account of the amount or priority of any charge therein mentioned, as due to him or any other person, or because he claims any lien on the purchase money or otherwise, and particularly if any person have a claim on foot of the deeds, Annuities, or Order in the Schedule hereto on foot of which respectively nothing is admitted to be due, notice is hereby given, that a statement duly verified of the particulars of such claim, objection, or lien, must be lodged by such person with the general Clerk of said Court, on or before the 4th day of February, 1853, and on the following Tuesday, the 8th day of February, 1853, at the hour of 11 o'clock, A.M., the Right Hon. the chief Commissioner, will give directions for the final settlement of said Schedule, and all parties in! terested are hereby further required to take Notice, that within the time aforesaid any person may file an objection to any demand of any other person contained in the said Draft Schedule. Dated this 30th day of December, 1852. Tighe and Mecredy, Solicitors, having the carriage of the proceedings, 7, Inns' Quay, Dublin. HENRY CAREY. Schedule referred to in foregoing Notice. Agreement dated 24th August, 1779, between George NIXON, Jane JOHNSTON, Elizabeth JOHNSTON, Humphrey NIXON, and James KING, creating a power to charge £1200 in favour of the children of the marriage between said George and Elizabeth NIXON. Annuities of £40, £80, and £40, late currency, under said Deed, in favour of Jane JOHNSTON, otherwise NIXON, Elizabeth JOHNSON, and A.M. NIXON, all since deceased. Schedule Debts of Rev. P. O'REILLY, James BRISTOW, Henry SWANZY, Ralph SCOTT, Thomas WOODS, Captain FINNEY, John FINLEY, Alexander CLEMINGER, Laurence FARLEY, George PRICKENS, Jonathan RICHARDSON, Henry SARGENT, Robert MORROW, Robert WHITE, John IRWIN, and Richard DEMPSEY, under Deed of 11th June, 1805. (transcriber's note: I think it is 1805 - it could be 1895.) Deed of Assignment of Anny of £36, late currency, to which Elizabeth NIXON was entitled from Adelbert DOISY, her administrator to Jonothan (sic) RICHARDSON, Dated 18th January, 1846. HENRY CAREY. Tighe and Macredy, Solicitors, having the carriage of the proceedings, 7, Inns' Quay, Dublin. ------------------------------ DEATHS On the 4th inst., in this town, at the residence of her son, Mrs. James KELLY, Linnaken(?), county Fermanagh, aged 62 years. At New York, on the 4th of December last, Charles James, only child of Mr. John MONTGOMERY, late of Cavan. ----------------------------- DOMESTIC WORSHIP. A New Work edited by the Rev. J. HARRIS, D.D. Now Ready 64 pages, Demy Quarto, price 1s., Part 1., of THE ALTAR OF THE HOUSEHOLD; a Series of Services for Domestic Worship, for every Morning and Evening in the year, Select Portions of Holy writ, and Prayers and Thanksgivings for Particular Occasions, with an address to Heads of Families. Edited by the Rev. 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Even amongst those in whose hearts the spirit of devotion is pure and ardent, a difficulty of expression, or a desire to avoid day after day the repetition of the same phrases while referring to common occurrences, acknowledging "every-day blessings," or praying for their daily renewal -- frequently produces considerable embarrassment; while others as, for instance, females in the absence of the head of the family -- in consequence of nervousness or timidity, are prevented from leading the devotions of the household. To such persons, THE ALTAR OF THE HOUSEHOLD will prove a valuable boon, whether used in the precise form in which it appears, or as suggesting a suitable train of thoughts and expressions. In these respects it may also greatly aid the private devotions of the closet. It will be seen that, in addition to the distinguished editor, numerous Ministers are engaged in the preparation of this Work. This may be regarded as a guarantee for its Scriptural character, and for its acceptableness to all sections of the Christian Church -- to "all who love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity." At the same time, this provides for a rich variety in the modes of expression, whether of adoration, thanksgiving, or petition. Thus, languor and formality will be prevented, while the moderate length of each service will be security against "weariness of spirit" in any of the worshippers. The publisher, therefore, confidently promises, as the result, a work of singular ability, adapted to every Family where such aid in Domestic Worship is occasionally or regularly desirable. The Work will be completed in Twelve Parts, one to appear on the first day of each successive month; the whole to form one Splendid Volume; with frontispiece engraved on steel by a first-rate Artist. London: J. 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ANGLO-CELT MARCH 2, 1854 CAVAN PETTY SESSIONS.--Monday, Feb. 27. Magistrates present--Theophilus THOMPSON and Robert ERSKINE, Esqrs. SPRIGGING Mary FLYNN a. Robert STINSON This was a charge for money due on account of work done on several collars for the defendant. She had worked a first, and was to get a certain price for the number of others, if they were equally well done, which plaintiff alleged she was allowed. The defendant swore that he gave full value for all the work done; plaintiff had asked an arbitration and got it; he had offered her all they allowed. Mr. Edward Lennox SLOANE, one of the arbitrators, proved to the award, and plaintiff admitted having taken the money awarded. The case was, therefore, dismissed. Mary REILLY a. Robert WILSON This was also a charge for money due for sprigging. MR. John ARMSTRONG stated the case on behalf of the defendant. According to the statute, a case of dispute was to be referred to not less than four or more than six arbitrators, or to a magistrate; the former he would consider the preferable course, and magistrates--though quite competent to decide a point of law--were not quite so good judges of sprigging. It was ordered that the matter be referred to two arbitrators, one appointed by each party. Susan DALY a. Edward Lennox SLOANE This was a similar case, and Mr. ARMSTRONG moved that there be a similar reference, but at Mr. SLOANE's suggestion to four not to two as in the preceding case, for the defendant could not, he said deviate from the strict letter of the Act. Ordered accordingly. NOT ACCEPTING A BILLET Patrick SWIFT a. George ROURKE The plaintiff, who is a soldier of 18th Royal Irish, was sent on a billet to the defendant's house, where he was assaulted rather than received. The sergeant produced the billet given to the plaintiff. SWIFT sworn, proved to the assault. Cross-examined by Mr. J. ARMSTRONG--Was quite sober; drank only a glass of whiskey that day; does not know what o'clock it was when he went to ROURKE's; went with his billet as soon as he got it to ROURKE's; was called a "blackguard and no soldier," and knocked out on the road. Sergeant O'TOOLE proved to giving the billet to SWIFT. There was no delay in getting the billet after SWIFT returned. Witness went himself after SWIFT's return to ROURKE's and rapped, when Mr. ROURKE shouted out, "You blackguard go off or I'll cut off your head;" there was a woman in the house with defendant who said, "Don't cut off his head but shoot the blackguard." To MR. ARMSTRONG--SWIFT was not drunk, but quite capable of doing his business. MR. ARMSTRONG--Was he under the influence of liquor? Witness--He was sober. MR. ARMSTRONG pressed the question, but Mr. T. THOMPSON ruled that the answer was most satisfactory. MR. ARMSTRONG dissented. The man might be under the influence of drink so as to be very troublesome, and yet be denominated a sober man. He then stated the case. ROURKE was putting on his shutters when plaintiff pressed and knocked the shutters out of his hand, never stating a word about a billet. The novelty of a soldier coming at eleven o'clock, and he drunk, was quite sufficient to justify ROURKE's not giving him admittance. As soon as ROURKE found that a policeman was outside he said, "Oh! he must get in of course." He (Mr. ARMSTRONG) would ask was there ever an instance of a soldier coming upon a billet at so late an hour, and if there was not how could ROURKE be other than chary of receiving a man, even though he affected to have a billet. He then alleged Mr. ROURKE's high character in Cavan. No such charge was ever made against him before. The magistrates knew him well, and he would leave him in their hands. All the police in the court bore witness to the orderly character at all times of Mr. ROURKE's house. MR. THOMPSON acquiesced in this, but stated at the same time that the case was a most aggravated case; he should have been admitted by generous man, even if he had no right to enter; but armed with full authority to obtain it, he was refused shelter, and assaulted; he would, therefore, fine the defendant in 40s. for the refusal to admit the soldier, and 10s. for assaulting him. MORE ABOUT SPRIGGING John CARNDUFF a. Ellen MAGUIRE; Edward L. SLOANE a. same; Robert STINSON a. same The defendant was charged with detaining goods given her to sprig. She had fourteen pieces from Mr. CARNDUFF, got at several times, under a variety of names, a number of others from Mr. SLOANE, and also from Mr. STINSON. The plaintiffs believed that she had absconded, having disposed of the goods. A warrant was ordered to be issued for the apprehension of the girl. STREET NUISANCE Terence BRADY, publican, summoned Patrick M'GOWAN, for having a cart in such a way in the street, opposite to plaintiff's door, as to prevent access to it. Defendant also threatened plaintiff, by shaking his fist in his (plaintiff's) face, and saying he would kick him. ______________________________________________________________ MARRIED Feb. 21, at Kill Chapel, by the Rev. P. SMITH, P.P., Mr. Bernard M'CABE, of Cootehill, to Miss Catherine O'REILLY, daughter of the late MR. James O"REILLY, of Campstown (one of the lineal descendants of the Princes of East Brefni), and sister of the Rev. Charles O'REILLY, C.C., Modubawn, Cootehill, in this county. ______________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

ANGLO-CELT FEBRUARY 23, 1854 DEATHS Feb. 9, at Kingstown, in the 75th year of her age, Mary, relict of the Rev. George CRAWFORD, L.L.D., Rector of Clongish, and Vicar General of Ardagh, late of St. Anne's, Newtownforbes, county of Longford. Feb. 22nd, at the residence of her brother, Mr. E. FEGAN, Mrs. Isabella DALY; her many amiable qualities endeared her to all who knew her; she rejoiced in God her Saviour; her end was perfect peace. Feb. 16, after a long and painful illness, borne with Christian resignation, Mr. Thomas KANE, of Ballyconnell, sincerely and deservedly regretted. Feb. 13, at Rostrevor, Francis CARVILL, Esq., of Newry. Feb. 12, of decline, Mary, eldest child of Mr. David CARTER, proprietor of the "Ballyshannon Herald", aged 19. She was beloved, and is regretted by all who knew her. __________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project

Thank you! I'm embarrassed that I quickly asked the e-list, instead of looking it up myself. Do please let me know if you see photos - it would be interesting to know if it is lace-making or planting grasses or......... I'm guessing, since men seem to be the ones doing it, it isn't making lace! Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kimberley Walters" <walterskk@hotmail.com> To: <IRL-CAVAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 11:00 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-CAVAN] ANGLO-CELT - FEBRUARY 16, 1854 > Karen, > > A quick Internet search brings up several possibilities: > > 1. Sprigging is a type of embroidery or lacework with an Irish heritage and an early to mid-1800's time frame. Here are a few websites that mention it: > http://www.magni.org.uk/handson/wysiwyg/content.php?table=newsroom&field=description&edit_id=36#10 > > http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/E900004-001/text010.html > > http://www.vindicator.ca/history/famine/workhouse1.asp > > http://homepage.eircom.net/~rathbarry/sprigging%20school.htm > > http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/donegalitems.htm > > The following is a quote from another Anglo-Celt edition, found on this website > http://www.irelandoldnews.com/Cavan/1850/MAY.html > > May 31, 1850 > OLDCASTLE UNION - May 24 > > The board met at eleven o'clock. The following guardians were present: Anthony O'Reilly, Esq., J.P., D. L. (in the chair); W. Blaynet Wade, Esq., J.P.; Thos. Battersby, Esq., J.P.; Edward Plunket, Esq.; Robert H. Battersby, Esq.; Edward Rotheram, Esq., J.P.; John Muldoon, Esq.; S. A. Reynell, Esq., J.P.; J. W. Harman, Esq.; Michael Muldoon, and Michael Seery, Esqrs.; Messrs. Morrow, Brady, Fitzsimmons, John Love, and Peter Smith. > > A conversation took place relative to the "sprigging" carried on in the workhouse. It seems that the sprigging was put up to competition some time ago. There were two candidates; one of whom got the contract. Since that, the unsuccessful candidate has been supplying the paupers with work, which was introduced clandestinely by them into the workhouse, and on being finished they were paid for their labour, which payment they retained to themselves. Some of the guardians suggested that all such work found in the house should be confiscated, while others insisted that the paupers doing it should be discharged and sent to earn their own subsistence out of doors. The latter opinion prevailed, and an order was made to that effect. > > While this seems the most likely candidate for the meaning of "sprigging" that you are looking for, there were two other possibilities. > > 2. A means of "seeding" turf or grass, often Bermuda, and frequently employed in the process of building pasture land or establishing large areas of turf such as a golf course. Here is a link to some details > http://www.turfgrassamerica.com/sprigging.phtml > > 3. A pottery technique - these two sites tell a little about it > > http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/hard/Arts/Visual/scapes/vocab.htm > > http://www.boothemold.com/classroom/SprigMolds/Default.htm > > Hope this helps! I plan to visit the lace factory in Carrickmacross when I am in Cavan this may - I'll see if they have any literature or pictures of "sprigging." > > Kimberley > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cush and Karen Anthony" <cushkaren@gwi.net> > To: <IRL-CAVAN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 10:16 PM > Subject: Re: [IRL-CAVAN] ANGLO-CELT - FEBRUARY 16, 1854 > > > > Does anyone know what sprigging is? > > Thanks, > > Karen > > > > > SPRIGGING WORK > > > > > > Mary REILLY of Garrymore summoned Robert WILSON of Cavan, for > > > the balance of 3s. 6d., wages for sprigging work done in January last > > > at the request of defendant. Defendant alleged that the work was not > > > properly finished; the magistrates thought otherwise, and ordered him > > > to pay 2s. and costs. > > > > > > Mary BRADY of Legaweel against same defendant for balance of 2s., > > > wages for sprigging.--Defendant to pay 1s. and costs. > > > > > > Margaret GOFF of Garrymore against same, for the balance of 3s. > > > 10d., wages for sprigging.--Defendant to pay 2s. and costs. > > > > > > > > > > ==== IRL-CAVAN Mailing List ==== > > To unsubscribe from this list click on > > mailto:IRL-CAVAN-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe (list mode) or > > mailto:IRL-CAVAN-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe (digest mode) > > > > > > > ==== IRL-CAVAN Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list click on > mailto:IRL-CAVAN-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe (list mode) or > mailto:IRL-CAVAN-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe (digest mode) > > >

Karen, A quick Internet search brings up several possibilities: 1. Sprigging is a type of embroidery or lacework with an Irish heritage and an early to mid-1800's time frame. Here are a few websites that mention it: http://www.magni.org.uk/handson/wysiwyg/content.php?table=newsroom&field=description&edit_id=36#10 http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/E900004-001/text010.html http://www.vindicator.ca/history/famine/workhouse1.asp http://homepage.eircom.net/~rathbarry/sprigging%20school.htm http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/donegalitems.htm The following is a quote from another Anglo-Celt edition, found on this website http://www.irelandoldnews.com/Cavan/1850/MAY.html May 31, 1850 OLDCASTLE UNION - May 24 The board met at eleven o'clock. The following guardians were present: Anthony O'Reilly, Esq., J.P., D. L. (in the chair); W. Blaynet Wade, Esq., J.P.; Thos. Battersby, Esq., J.P.; Edward Plunket, Esq.; Robert H. Battersby, Esq.; Edward Rotheram, Esq., J.P.; John Muldoon, Esq.; S. A. Reynell, Esq., J.P.; J. W. Harman, Esq.; Michael Muldoon, and Michael Seery, Esqrs.; Messrs. Morrow, Brady, Fitzsimmons, John Love, and Peter Smith. A conversation took place relative to the "sprigging" carried on in the workhouse. It seems that the sprigging was put up to competition some time ago. There were two candidates; one of whom got the contract. Since that, the unsuccessful candidate has been supplying the paupers with work, which was introduced clandestinely by them into the workhouse, and on being finished they were paid for their labour, which payment they retained to themselves. Some of the guardians suggested that all such work found in the house should be confiscated, while others insisted that the paupers doing it should be discharged and sent to earn their own subsistence out of doors. The latter opinion prevailed, and an order was made to that effect. While this seems the most likely candidate for the meaning of "sprigging" that you are looking for, there were two other possibilities. 2. A means of "seeding" turf or grass, often Bermuda, and frequently employed in the process of building pasture land or establishing large areas of turf such as a golf course. Here is a link to some details http://www.turfgrassamerica.com/sprigging.phtml 3. A pottery technique - these two sites tell a little about it http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/hard/Arts/Visual/scapes/vocab.htm http://www.boothemold.com/classroom/SprigMolds/Default.htm Hope this helps! I plan to visit the lace factory in Carrickmacross when I am in Cavan this may - I'll see if they have any literature or pictures of "sprigging." Kimberley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cush and Karen Anthony" <cushkaren@gwi.net> To: <IRL-CAVAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-CAVAN] ANGLO-CELT - FEBRUARY 16, 1854 > Does anyone know what sprigging is? > Thanks, > Karen > > > SPRIGGING WORK > > > > Mary REILLY of Garrymore summoned Robert WILSON of Cavan, for > > the balance of 3s. 6d., wages for sprigging work done in January last > > at the request of defendant. Defendant alleged that the work was not > > properly finished; the magistrates thought otherwise, and ordered him > > to pay 2s. and costs. > > > > Mary BRADY of Legaweel against same defendant for balance of 2s., > > wages for sprigging.--Defendant to pay 1s. and costs. > > > > Margaret GOFF of Garrymore against same, for the balance of 3s. > > 10d., wages for sprigging.--Defendant to pay 2s. and costs. > > > > > ==== IRL-CAVAN Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list click on > mailto:IRL-CAVAN-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe (list mode) or > mailto:IRL-CAVAN-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe (digest mode) > >

Does anyone know what sprigging is? Thanks, Karen > SPRIGGING WORK > > Mary REILLY of Garrymore summoned Robert WILSON of Cavan, for > the balance of 3s. 6d., wages for sprigging work done in January last > at the request of defendant. Defendant alleged that the work was not > properly finished; the magistrates thought otherwise, and ordered him > to pay 2s. and costs. > > Mary BRADY of Legaweel against same defendant for balance of 2s., > wages for sprigging.--Defendant to pay 1s. and costs. > > Margaret GOFF of Garrymore against same, for the balance of 3s. > 10d., wages for sprigging.--Defendant to pay 2s. and costs.

>From http://www.m-w.com/home.htm (the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary: One entry found for sprig. Main Entry: sprig Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): sprigged; sprig.ging 1 : to drive sprigs or brads into 2 : to mark or adorn with the representation of plant sprigs 3 : to propagate (a grass) by means of stolons or small divisions -----Original Message----- From: Cush and Karen Anthony [mailto:cushkaren@gwi.net] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 7:16 PM To: IRL-CAVAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CAVAN] ANGLO-CELT - FEBRUARY 16, 1854 Does anyone know what sprigging is? Thanks, Karen > SPRIGGING WORK > > Mary REILLY of Garrymore summoned Robert WILSON of Cavan, for > the balance of 3s. 6d., wages for sprigging work done in January last > at the request of defendant. Defendant alleged that the work was not > properly finished; the magistrates thought otherwise, and ordered him > to pay 2s. and costs. > > Mary BRADY of Legaweel against same defendant for balance of 2s., > wages for sprigging.--Defendant to pay 1s. and costs. > > Margaret GOFF of Garrymore against same, for the balance of 3s. > 10d., wages for sprigging.--Defendant to pay 2s. and costs. ==== IRL-CAVAN Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list click on mailto:IRL-CAVAN-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe (list mode) or mailto:IRL-CAVAN-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe (digest mode)