Irish Prison Officers – Smythe-Wood Newspaper Index Irish Genealogical Research Society Dr P Smythe-Wood’s Irish Newspaper Index Irish Prison Officers & their families The late Dr Patrick Smythe-Wood presented a large collection of card indexes to the IGRS Library, reflecting his various interests, - the Irish in Canada, Ulster families, Prison Officers etc. These include abstracts from various Irish Newspapers, mainly Ulster, including the Belfast Newsletter. Abstracts are included for all papers, excluding any entries in the Belfast Newsletter prior to 1801, as these are fully available online. Dr Smythe-Wood often found entries in several newspapers for the one event, & these will be shown as one entry below. In most cases, Dr Smythe-Wood has recorded the exact entry, but in some, marked thus *, the entries were adjusted into a database, so should be treated with more caution. There are further large card indexes prepared by Dr Smythe-Wood, of Miscellaneous notes on families which are not at present being digitised, but which often deal with the same families treated below. In addition to the newpaper extracts shown below, Dr Smythe-Wood also noted instances of prison officers from a variety of other sources, such Succession Lists, Burke’s Landed Gentry, Gravestone Inscriptions, Prison Officers abroad etc, & these are held at the IGRS Library. Newspaper extracts dealing with prison Officers in the 20th century are also at the Library. He also included prison officers as listed in various directories and, as the directories (listed below) are generally available, these index cards have joined the cards listing newspaper extracts in long-term storage. The directories are:- Pigot & Co’s Directory 1824 The Treble Almanac, 1828 Thom’s Irish Almanac, 1846, 1849 & 1920 Belfast & Ulster Directory 1894 Dublin Directory 1877 & 1904 Kelly’s Directory of Ireland 1905 Belfast & Northern Ireland Directory 1959 Rosalind McCutcheon, Autumn 2006 ANC: Anglo-Celt LSL Londonderry Sentinel ARG Armagh Guardian LST Londonderry Standard BCC Belfast Commercial Chronicle MAC Mayo Constitution BMO Ballymena Observer NCT Newry Commercial Telegraph BNL Belfast Newsletter NEN Nenagh Guardian BSH Ballyshannon Herald & Donegal Advertiser NSM Northern Standard, Monaghan CAS Carlow Sentinel NWH Northern Whig CLJ Clare Journal RLG Roscommon & Leitrim Gazette CCH Coleraine Chronicle RWC Ramsay’s Waterford Chronicle DOR Down Recorder SDC The Statesman & Dublin Christian Record DOW Downpatrick Recorder SLJ Sligo Journal ECE Enniskillen Chronicle & Erne Packet SNL Saunders Newsletter FRJ Freeman’s Journal SNY Shamrock Newspaper of New York GAV Galway Vindicator TYC Tyrone Constitution GUA The Guardian UCO Ulster Conservative HIB Hibernian Magazine WMJ Westmeath Journal IRF Impartial Reporter & Fermanagh Farmers’ WTM Waterford Mail Journal LJL Londonderry Journal ADAMS: [BNL, Wed 10 Nov 1858] November 5 at the Bridewell of Magherafelt, Bella, daughter of Mr John Adams, Bridewell Keeper, aged 8 years. [BNL, 20 Apr 1859] April 12, at 158 Hill Street, Garnethill, Glasgow, by the Rev Robert Gault, Mr James Gilmour to Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Mr John Adams, Bridewell Keeper of Magherafelt, County Derry. Irish Prison Officers – Smythe-Wood Newspaper Index ADAMS: [BNL, 5 Mar 1833] In November last at New Orleans, shortly after his arrival, Mr Samuel Adams, late Governor of the Gaol in Derry. ALLISON: [ARG, 13 May 1853, & BNL 9 May 1853] May 5 in Bessborough Terrace, Dublin, Edward Allison Esq, late Governor of Kilmainham Jail, after a long & painful illness, aged 76 years. ALLISON: [BNL, 19 Oct 1861] October 17 at his residence, Kilmainham, Robt Allison Esq, many years Governor of Kilmainham Jail, aged 56 years. ALSTON: see LONG ARCHER: [BCC, 27 May 1826] May 18 at Clashmore, in the county of Waterford, in the 68th year of his age, the Rev Foster Archer, some time since Inspector-General of Prisons in Ireland. On the morning of the preceeding day, whilst rising from prayers, he was seized with an apoplectic fit, and though two physicians were in immediate attendance, he expired within 20 hours afterwards. [ECE, 25 May 1826] shorter notice. ARMSTRONG: see KINAHAN ARMSTRONG: [BNL, 15 Mar 1852] March 11, Mrs Armstrong, wife of Mr John Armstrong, Deputy Governor of Armagh Gaol. ARMSTRONG: [BMO, 26 Jan 1861] At Ardee, Mr Wm Armstrong, aged 64 years, for upwards of 20 years Bridewell Keeper at Ardee. BARTON: [NEN, 14 Jan 1871] On the 10th inst, at Monkstown Church, by the Rev James Disney, AM, Rector of Killyman, John Barton, late Captain HM 14th Regiment, Director of Government Prisons, second son of John Barton Esq, JP, of Sybil Hill, Co Dublin, to Agnes Florence, eldest daughter of Frederick Smyth Esq, late Captain, 14th Regiment, of Clarinda Park, Kingstown. BAYNES: see MASON BEATTY: [SLC, 27 Nov 1852*] Death: On 21st November, Mary, wife of John Beatty Esq, Governor of Sligo Prison. BIRNIE: [BSH, 15 Dec 1843, & LST, 13 Dec 1843] On Monday, the 4th inst, in Lifford Gaol, Jane, eldest daughter of Mr John Birnie, head turnkey, aged 15 years. BOURNES: [RLG, 7 Nov 1829] At Rathgar, county Dublin, Mr George Frederick Bournes, many years Governor of Newgate. By his death a vacancy has occurred for that situation, which is worth £1000 per annum. [ECE, 5 Nov 1829, & LJL, 10 Nov 1829] November 1st, Frederick George Bournes Esq, Governor of the Jail of Newgate, Dublin. The place vacated by the death of this highly esteemed individual will, we have reason to believe, be filled by John Smyth, brother of Alderman Smyth. The election is on the corporation.[BNL, 23 Mar 1863] March 20 at Charlemont Street, Dublin, Margaret Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Captain Bourns, Governor of Newgate. BOYD: [BNL, 18 Nov 1859, BMO, 26 Nov 1859, & TYC, 25 Nov 1859] November 17, in the First Presbyterian Church, Coleraine, by the Rev W Richey, assisted by the Rev J Denham, DD, Londonderry, Richard Boyd Esq, Lieut half-pay, Governor County Derry Prison, to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late Alexander Neill Esq, Surgeon, Royal Navy. BRADY: see SHARKEY BROWN: [LST, 8 Dec 1848] On the 24th ult in Clogher, in the 18th year of her age, Rebecca, second daughter of Mr John Brown, Bridewell Keeper, & on the 25th Rebecca, his wife, aged 55, both of fever. [TYC, 3 Aug 1849] At Clogher Cathedral, on the 26th of July, Mr John Brown, Bridewell Keeper, to Miss Ellen Dumion [?] of Ballynagowan. BROWN: [ARG, 22 Dec 1846] On the 15th inst, in Armagh Jail, Mr William Brown, turnkey, aged 31 yrs. BULKELEY: [NEN, 31 Jan 1874] At Maryborough, the wife of Arthur C Bulkeley Esq, Governor of Queen’s County Prison. [NEN, 24 Jul 1880] July 19th at HM Prison, Maryborough, the wife of A C Bulkely Esq, of a daughter. [NEN, 25 Jun 1887] June 21st at the Governor’s House, HM Prison, Maryborough, to the wife of A Cashel Bulkeley Esq, of a daughter. BUNTING: see ROBINSON CAMPBELL: [BNL, Thu 26 Feb 1863] At his residence, Carnlough, County Antrim, Alexander Campbell, late Governor of Tyrone County Jail, aged 60 years. His remains will arrive at Armagh Railway Station at 2.30 pm on tomorrow (Fri) for interment in Drumragh Burial Ground. [TYC, 27 Feb 1863] as previous entry, with date of death given as February 24th. CANE: [NST, 19 Mar 1853] Robert Cane Esq, MD, has been appointed physician to the Kilkenny county jail, in the room of Joseph Lalor, Esq, MD, resigned. CANNON: [NEN, 11 Nov 1874] November 6th at Navan, in the 81st year of his age, P C Cannon Esq, Local Inspector, Naas Gaol, formerly Clonmel. Irish Prison Officers – Smythe-Wood Newspaper Index CAREY: [CCH, 10 Jun 1854, & BNL, Mon 12 Jun 1854] At the residence of her father, on the 3rd inst, after a few weeks’ illness of consumption, Ann Eliza, aged 19 years, the second beloved daughter of Mr Carey, keeper of the Coleraine Bridewell, & late Colour Sergeant, Royal Sappers and Miners. CARR: [BMO, 10 Jan 1863, & NSM, 10 Jan 1863] January 1 at Portrush, Mr Henry Carr, late of the Queen’s Prison, London, aged 61 years. CLARKE: [BNL, 6 Oct 1860] Oct 4 at 16 Richmond, Fairview, Wm Clarke Esq, for many years Governor of Naas County Prison, aged 66 years. COLTON: see MAGEE COOKE: [CCH, 8 May 1897] At First Derry Presbyterian Church, on the 30th ult, by Rev J Cargue, William T Cooke, HM Prisons Service, to Kate, youngest daughter of the late Joseph Kyle, Limavady. COOPER: [TYC, 19 Oct 1888] October 16th at the Court House, Lifford, William Cooper, aged 70 years, Court Keeper for 16 years. CORNELIUS: [NSM, 13 Aug 1842] On Friday night the 5th inst, Mr Samuel Cornelius, Bridewell Keeper & Clerk to the Cootehill Poor Guardians. [Description of his sudden death follows]. COTTINGHAM: [BNL, 25 Feb 1852] Feb 22nd of consumption, Fanny Hamilton, the beloved wife of Robert H Tritton, and daughter of the late Major Cottingham, Inspector-General of Prisons. [CAS, 21 Jun 1862] June 17 at Monkstown Church, Alexander Edward, third surviving son of the late Rev Alexander M’Clintock, Rector of Newtownbarry & Clonegal, Co Wexford, to Mary Selina, youngest daughter of the late Major Cottingham, Inspector-General of Prisons in Ireland. [NEN, 17 May 1865] At Kingstown, Emily Rose, daughter of the late Major Cottingham, Inspector-General of Prisons in Ireland. COUGHLAN: [NEN, 17 Aug 1864] After a short illness, at Portumna on Sunday evening, Mr Thomas Coughlan, Bridewell Keeper. The deceased was a resident of the town for nearly 30 years as Police Sergeant & Bridewell Keeper and had, by his consistent work, earned for himself the respect of all who knew him. He leaves behind him a large and interesting family to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father. COULTER: [DOR, 30 Apr 1898] April 21, at 17 Brookvale Avenue, Belfast, Robert Coulter, ex-Governor of Kilmainham Prison, Dublin.