In order to establish a reliable basis for taxing property in 19th century Ireland, a countrywide valuation of property was conducted from the mid 1840's through the mid 1860's. This valuation was formally entitled the GeneralValuation of Rateable Property in Ireland and was carried out by the Commissioner of Valuation, Richard Griffith. Kilkenny was 1849-1850. Ellen JBradley wrote: > > Hello List, > > My ancestor, James POWER, was compelled to leave Ireland in the summer of 1848 for his part in the Young Ireland Rising. There are 34 James POWER listed for his birthplace, County Kilkenny, in Griffith's 1848-1864. My question is - what part of the year was Griffith's done? Would James have made the list or not? Thanks for any advice. > > Julie > > ==== SHAMROCK Mailing List ==== > ** Visit TIARA for many helpful links > http://www.tiara.ie **