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 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 1905 Belfast & 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.

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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.

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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 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. CRAIG: [BNO, 22 Nov 1862, & NSM, 22 Nov 1862] November 13 at Newtownlimavady, Mr Alex.Craig, bridewell keeper. CREANE: [NEN, 8 Aug 1863] In London, Martin J Creane, MD, son of the Governor of Co Kerry Gaol, to Lizzie, daughter of the late J Franks Esq, Liverton, Lancashire. CROGHAN: [NEN, 23 Feb 1878] On the 10th inst, Edward H Croghan, second son of Edward Croghan Esq, Governor of Carlow Jail, to Margaret Beaumont, eldest daughter of Matthew Smyth Esq, of Kilkenny. CUNNINGHAM: [NEN, 17 Mar 1866] On Wednesday last, John Cunningham, the warder belonging to Nenagh Gaol, who was arrested on Sunday under the Habeas Corpus Act, was removed to Dublin in charge of a party of police, under command of Constable Moore. DAVIDSON: see WATERWORTH DAVIS: [RWC, Tue 9 to Fri 12 Jan 1776] Last Tuesday died, in Patrick Street, the wife of Mr John Davis, City Gaoler. DAVIS: [BNL, 20 Jan 1835, & ECE, 15 Jan 1835] On Saturday 10th inst, Sergeant John Davis, formerly of the Fermanagh Militia & Principal turnkey in the gaol of Enniskillen. DAWSON: [SNL, 26 Dec 1798] W H Dawson, Keeper of the Sheriff’s Prison, acknowledges to have received from J Harrison Esq, one guinea for the poor confined debtors therein, for which they return sincere thanks. DEVLIN: [LST, 2 Apr 1857] At Bennett’s Lane, on the 26th ult, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr John Devlin, turnkey in Londonderry Gaol, aged 34 years. DILLON: [FRJ, 13 May 1773] Death: at Kilmainham, Mr Dillon, jailer of that place. DISNEY: [TYC, 10 Feb 1882] On Tuesday February 7th, Captain Lambert R Disney, Governor of HM Prison, Omagh, of typhoid fever, after a short illness, aged 40. Cortege will leave this day (Friday) at 10am for Drumnagh[?]. DIXON: see ROWLAND DONALLY: [LST, 24 Sep 1847, & ARG, 21 Sep 1847] At Spike Island, Cove, on Monday week, after a very brief illness, Mr John Donally, Deputy Governor of the island, and late deputy Governor of the gaol of Armagh, aged 32. [TYC, 17 Sep 1847] similar, with eulogy, adding: 3 weeks since his promotion to the situation from which he has been so suddenly removed.

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DOWNS: [TYC, 4 Mar 1853] On the 24th ult, in Queenstown Church, by the Rev Mr Bouchier, Charles Kendall Esq of Dundalk, to Margaret Amelia, eldest daughter of George S Downs Esq, Deputy Governor of Spike Island. DUGGAN: see MORROW DUMION: see BROWN DUNN: [BCC, 13 Feb 1826, & ECE, 16 Feb 1826] In St Peter’s Church, Dublin, on the 2nd instant, by the Rev Mr Hobson, George Dunn Esq, Governor of Kilmainham Gaol to Miss Mary Osburn Stoyte of Rathmines. [BNL, 3 Dec 1841] On the 25th ult, after a very severe and lingering illness, George Dunn Esq, Governor of Kilmainham Prison, County Dublin. For nearly 40 years the deceased filled his arduous and responsible office. [GAV, 4 Dec 1841] George Dunne Esq, Governor of Kilmainham gaol, much and deservedly regretted. DUNNE: [NEN, 28 Jul 1888] June 13th at Detroit, USA, H P Higginson Whyte-Melville of that State, to Mary Charclitee[sic], eldest daughter of J J Dunne Esq, late Governor of Nenagh Prison, Ireland. [NEN, 6 Nov 1889] October 8th at Cape Colony, George Everett Murray, MB, to Kathleen, second daughter of Captain J J Dunne, late Governor of Nenagh Prison. [TYC, 4 Sep 1891] August 13th at Bundoran, by the Rev F Naylor, Captain J J Dunne, late 49th & 1st Worcester Regiment, and HM’s Prison Service, to Sara Charlton (née Mathews), widow of George Pearson Esq, Surgeon, 7th Hussars. EAGER: [NEN, 22 Dec 1866] On the 18th inst, the wife of Francis M G Eagar Esq, Governor of Limerick Gaol, of a son. ECHLIN: [BNL, Sat 20 Nov 1858, & BMO, 27 Nov 1858] November 17th at Downpatrick, the wife of G L Echlin, Esq, Governor of Down Jail, of a son. EDWARDES: [NEN, 14 Jun 1871] On 6th June, William Lindsay to Emily Agnes, only daughter of Major Hume Edwardes, late 55th Regt, & formerly Governor of the Military Prison, Limerick. ELLIS: [TYC,Thu 11 Aug 1853] In Castlebar, on the night of Sunday last, aged 74 years, Mr Thomas Ellis, for many years, deputy Governor of Mayo prison, & for the faithful discharge of the duties of that office, he was accorded a handsome yearly stipend when retiring into private life. EXHAM: [RWC, Tue 26-Fri 29 Nov 1776] At Cork, Mr Michael Exham, keeper of the city gaol. FAIRLEY: [BNL, 9 Jul 1858] July 7 at 9 Grenville St, Mountjoy Square, Dublin, Mr William Fairley, late Mountjoy Government Prison, aged 72 years. FEATHERSTONE: [NEN, 23 Nov 1867] Mr Featherstone was appointed Governor of the King’s County Gaol at the last meeting of the Board of Superintendence in the room of Captain Winthrop resigned. FEE: see KING FENTON: [BSH, 6 Jan 1843] On the 30th ult, by the Rev John Porter Gowdy, Robert Henderson Esq, of Strabane, to Maria, third daughter of Mr William Fenton, Governor of Lifford Gaol. [CCH, Fri 24 Dec 1847, & LST, 31 Dec 1847] At Valparaiso, on the 7th day of August last, Mr William John Fenton, son of Mr William Fenton, Governor of Lifford Gaol, aged 20 years. [ARG, 21 Dec 1847] similar notice, but gives age as 22 years. FETHERSTONHAUGH: [NEN, 14 Jan 1874] On the 10th inst, at Tullamore, the wife of Captain H Fetherstonhaugh, Governor of the King’s County Prison, of a son. FITZPATRICK: [HIB, Jul 1786] Sir Jeremy Fitzpatrick, Knight, to be Inspector-General of Prisons in Ireland. FITZSIMON: [BNL, Sat 11 Aug 1849] Sir Nicholas Fitzsimon, Inspector-General of Prisons & formerly Member for the King’s County, expired at his seat, Branghall Castle, on the 31st July, after an illness of eight days, most deeply & universally regretted by all classes. FITZSIMONS: [MAC, 3 Nov 1828] [death] Maria, daughter of Mr Fitzsimons, Governor of Galway Gaol. [BSH, 7 Feb 1840] At Galway, John Robert Fitzsimons Esq, Governor of the county Galway gaol.. [MAC, 24 Feb 1846 – recte 1840?] John Fitzsimons Esq, of Barrowe, County Galway, a gentleman who for 35 years held the situation of Governor of the County Galway Prison. FORBES: [BNL, 12 Sep 1837] On the 7th inst, by the Rev Robert Hill, Vicar of Aghalee, Mr Forbes, Governor of the House of Correction, Belfast, to Charlotte, third daughter of the late Launcelot Turtle of Aughaagallon. [NWH, 19 Jun 1845] On the 18th June, in the 34th year of her age, Charlotte Sophia, the wife of Mr Forbes, Governor of the House of Correction, Belfast. FORD: see SHAW FRANKS: see CREANE GALLOGLY: [ECE, 22 Jan 1824] On Tuesday last, deservedly regretted, Mr George Gallogly, Governor of Gaol. [short eulogy].

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GALLOGLY: [BNL, 27 Apr 1830] On the 19th inst, in the Church of Enniskillen, by the Rev Mr Cleary, Mr George Gallogly, Governor of Cavan Gaol, to Martha, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Thompson, proprietor of one of the Distilleries. [ANC, 30 Oct 1846] On the 25th inst, Mrs Gallogly, wife of Mr Gallogly, Governor of Cavan Gaol, of a daughter. [ANC, 29 Sep 1852] At , on Saturday the 19th inst, Miss Jane Gallogly, only sister to George Gallogly Esq, Governor of our County Gaol. Her remains were removed on Monday morning for interment at Enniskillen. GALLOGLY: [ECE, 25 Oct 1827] On the 9th inst, in the 29th year of her age, Mrs Wilson of Belisse, near Virginia, , sister of Mr John Gallogly, governor of the gaol in this county. [Listed under marriages!] [ECE, 7 Oct 1830] At Blackrock, near Dublin, on Sunday morning, Mr Christopher Gallogly, for many years an active peace officer of the Head Police Office, Dublin, and brother of the Enniskillen Gaol [Governor?]. GALLWAY: [NEN, 17 Sep 1870] On the 13th inst, at Tralee, after a brief illness, Christopher Gallway, Governor of the County jail. GAMBLE: [BCC, 4 Sep 1824] On Saturday week of a brain fever, in the 36th year of his age, the Rev Piers Robert Gamble, Inspector of Prisons in Dublin, most sincerely & deservedly regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. [ECE, 9 Sep 1824] shorter notice, noting death date as 28th ult. GIBSON: [TYC, 4 Dec 1863] November 26th at his residence, Saul St, Downpatrick, Mr Wm Gibson, for 30 years turnkey in Down Gaol, aged 51 years. GILMORE: [TYC, 14 Sep 1888] September 11th at Cappagh Parish Church, County Tyrone, by the Very Rev the Dean of Clonfert, Mr James Gilmore, HM Prison, Londonderry, to Miss Matilda Hutchinson, Omagh. GILMOUR: see ADAMS GOOD: [BNL, 16 Apr 1857] April 14 at St Michan’s Church, Dublin, by the Rev James Andrews, John, eldest son of Francis Good Esq, Governor of Smithfield Government Prison, to Charlotte, youngest daughter of James Harton Esq, CE, Mahon Abbey House, County Cork. [BNL, 13 Feb 1860] February 10, of bronchitis, Anne, wife of F Good Esq, Governor of the Smithfield Government Prison. GRUBB: [NEN, 25 Jun 1864] June 24th at Clonmel, Catherine, wife of Richard Grubb Esq, Governor of the County Gaol, aged 38 years. GRUBB: [NEN, 1 Dec 1866] On the 26th inst, the wife of Robert Grubb Esq, Governor of Clonmel Prison, of a daughter. [NEN, 1 Apr 1868] The wife of Robert Grubb Esq, Governor of Clonmel Gaol, of a son. [NEN, 16 Dec 1868] On the 11th inst at Queenstown, where he had gone for the benefit of his health, Robert Grubb Esq, Governor of the County Prison, Clonmel, for a period of twenty years. HARDING: [NEN, 27 Jul 1867] July 14 at Tullamore, at a ripe age, Robert Harding Esq, Governor of the County Gaol. HARRIS: [GAV, 4 Jan 1843] At Bruff, Mr George Harris, whose faithful discharge of the duties of Bridewell Keeper elicited the approval of each Inspector-General for several years. HARTON: see GOOD HARVEY: [BMO, 6 Apr 1861, & BNL 3 Apr 1861] March 31 at 72 Baggot St, Dublin, Felton F Harvey, Inspector-General of Prisons in Ireland, late Captain 13th Light Dragoons, only son of the late Lionel Charles Harvey Esq, aged 35 years. HEALEY: [NEN, 5 May 1875] April 28 at Kingstown, Co Dublin, Henry Chippendall Healey, only son of the Governor of Clare County Prison, Ennis. HENDERSON: see FENTON HIGGINSON: see DUNNE HUGHES: see THORNBERRY HUTCHINSON: see GILMORE HYDE: [NEN, 3 Dec 1864] At Longford, Charles Hyde Esq, MD, Surgeon to the Longford Gaol & assistant to the County Infirmary. JEFFERS: [LST, 18 Jun 1857] At Enniskillen, the wife of Mr Jeffers, Governor of the gaol, of a son. JOHNSTON: [NSM, 6 Nov 1847] On the 27th of October, in Jubilee Place, London, aged 63, Mrs Sarah Johnston, relict of the late Surgeon Johnston of Castleblayney. Mrs Johnston formerly filled the situation of Matron in our county gaol with zeal & efficiency, & retired on a pension; she was a truly pious woman; and in all the relations of life, her conduct was most exemplary. JOHNSTON: [ECE, 7 Jul 1831] On Thursday the 30th June, at his house in this town, aged 72, the Rev Thomas Johnston, Rector of the parish of Boho, Protsetant Chaplain & Local Inspector of the Gaol & Chaplain to the Garrison of Enniskillen. [very long eulogy follows].

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KEARNEY: see MURRAY KENDALL: see DOWNS KENT: see WHITE KEOGH: see WILLS KEOGH: [TYC, 17 Aug 1877] August 12 at Bangor, Captain Thomas Molyneux Keogh, Governor of Antrim Jail. Deeply regretted. KINAHAN: [NEN, 30 Nov 1892] November 20th, Sarah Anne, relict of the late Benjamin Kinahan of Mountjoy Prison, & daughter of the late John Armstrong of Kennetly. KING: [TYC, 14 Oct 1887] October 10th at St Columb’s Cathedral, Derry, by the Rev Canon Boxton, Joseph James Maxwell King, eldest son of Mr George King, County Monaghan, & Clerk of Her Majesty’s Prison, Londonderry, to Elizabeth (Lizzie), eldest daughter of Alexander Fee, Merchant, Bishop St, Derry. KITCHEN: [LDJ, 16 Apr 1839] Nothing can be imagined more creditable to the affairs of the Derry Gaol than the report made of the internal economy of that prison. Mr Kitchen, the Governor, has long earned a reputation for excellence of his management & the fidelity with which he executes his important trust. [LST, 30 Jun 1841, & shorter notice in BNL, 6 Jul 1841] On Saturday the 26th ult, after a painful illness……..Elizabeth, aged 19 years, second daughter of Mr Samuel Kitchen, Governor of the Gaol of this city. [Eulogy follows] . [BSH, 11 Oct 1844, & LST 9 Oct 1844] On Monday, in the Cathedral of Derry, by the Rev James Graham, Mr John Smylie of Derry to Mary Jane, third daughter of Mr Samuel Kitchen, Governor of the Gaol. [LST, 13 Nov 1844, & similar in TYC, 15 Nov 1844] On the night of Tuesday the 5th inst, in the 57th year of her age, Margaret, wife of Mr Samuel Kitchen, Governor of the Gaol of Londonderry. She has left her affectionate husband, four daughters & three sons to lament her loss. [CCH, 7 Feb 1846, & TYC, 6 Feb 1846] On Thursday 30th ult, in Ballykelly Church, by the Rev Mr M’Causland, Samuel Kitchen Esq, Governor of Londonderry Gaol, to Hannah Saunderson of Rose Park, Limavady, third daughter of the late Mr John Saunderson, Limpsfield, Surrey, England. [NWH, 24 Jun 1851, & TYC, 20 Jun 1851] On the 16th inst, by the Rev R Higinbotham, George, son of R Monck Esq, Banagher, King’s County, to Ellen, daughter of Mr S Kitchen, Governor of Derry Gaol. [BSH, 27 Jun 1851] On Monday the 16th inst, in the Cathedral, Derry, by the Rev Robert Higinbotham. George, eldest son of Richard Monck Esq, Banagher, Queen’s County, to Ellen, fifth daughter of Mr S Kitchen, Governor of Londonderry Gaol. [BNL, 26 Apr 1852] April 20 in the Cathedral, Derry, by the Rev Robert Higginbotham, David Wilson Esq, Ballymena, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr Samuel Kitchen, Governor of Londonderry Gaol. KYFFIN: see STRAHAN KYLE: see COOKE LALOR: see CANE LAMB: [BNL, Mon 12 Thu 15 Apr 1858] April 7 at Dundalk, Sarah, eldest & beloved daughter of Francis Lamb Esq, Governor of the County Louth Jail. LANG: see TEMPLE LECKY: [BMO, 26 Apr 1862] April 16 in the Chapel of Ease, Londonderry, by the Rev Wm Beresford, Capt Gerard H Roe, of the barque Regina, to Catherine Jane, eldest daughter of Thomas Lecky, Deputy Governor of Londonderry Jail. LEIGH: [RLG, 11 Oct 1834] Mr Samuel Leigh, Governor of the county Kilkenny Gaol. [Appointment?] LELAND: see MAGEE LETT: [NEN, 20 Feb 1867] In the opinion of the Inspector-General, which is identical with that of the President of the recent inquiry in Nenagh Court House, none of the five charges against Constable William Neill have been sustained; and we understand that the Gaol Gate Warder Samuel Lett, who forwarded the report originating the inquiry, has been temporarily suspended. [NEN, 17 Apr 1867] We understand that a constabulary investigation will be held in this town on the 25th inst, into a charge preferred by Head Constable Long against Constable Bowyer for assisting Warder Lett in preparing charges against him at the late inquiry, and of using expressions relating to said charges pending the decision. Sub-Inspector to be President of the Court. LINDSAY: see EDWARDES LITTLEWOOD: [BNL, 23 Dec 1853, & ARG, 23 Dec 1853] December 18 at County Armagh gaol, of fever, Mr J Littlewood, turnkey, aged 30 years. LONG [?]: see TEMPLE LONG: [BNL, 29 Dec 1857] December 21 at the British Embassy, Paris, by the Chaplain, Rev H Swaile, Crewe Alston Esq, of Odell Castle, Bedfordshire, to Emily, third daughter of the late Frederick Beckford Long, Esq, Inspector-General of Prisons & Convict Depots in Ireland.

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M’CLAVERTY: [BNL, Tue 17 Jun 1817*] On Saturday 14th June at Carrickfergus, William M’Claverty, Gaoler of the County Antrim gaol, which situation he held for 17 years. [BCC, 27 Aug 1825] On the 22nd inst, aged 80 years, Ann, relict of the late Mr Wm M’Claverty, Gaoler of the County of Antrim. [eulogy] M’CLELLAND: [TYC, 20 Sep 1895] Sept 17th at Grescent, Hollywood, William M’Clelland, formerly Governor of the County Prison Armagh. M’CLINTOCK: see COTTINGHAM McCUTCHEON: [BNL, 2 Jul 1856, & NWH, Thu 3 Jul 1856] June 29, of water on the brain, aged four years and six months, Anne Maria McCutcheon, second daughter of Mr John McCutcheon, Governor of Armagh Jail. M’ILROY: see M’KEOWN M’KEE: [TYC, 4 Aug 1876] July 27th, Thomas, third son of Mr William M’Kee, Bridewell, Dungannon, aged 18 years. [TYC, 10 Nov 1882] November 9th at the Bridewell, Dungannon, John, second son of William M’Kee, in his 26th year. Funeral on Saturday at 3 o’clock. M’KEOWN: [BNL, 17 Aug 1849] On the 7th instant, in the Second Presbyterian Church, by the Rev John Porter, Mr James M’Keown, Warden, New Prison, to Miss Catharine M’Ilroy, North Street. MAGEE: [NEN, 11 Jul 1868] July 9th at St Peter’s Church, George King, third son of Mr William Magee (ex-Governor, City Prison, Kilkenny) to Letitia Elizabeth, daughter of the late John Leland Esq, Boyle. [NEN, 31 Dec 1870] On the 29th December at St Mary’s Church, Kilkenny, Henry James, son of Mr William Magee, ex-Governor City Gaol, Kilkenny, to Henrietta, daughter of the late Mr Abraham Colton, Kilkenny. MARSHALL: [GAV, 12 Oct 1842] On the night of Monday the 10th instant of consumption, in the 21st year of his age, Ralph, eldest surviving son of Abraham Marshall Esq, Governor of the Town of Galway Jail. [Eulogy follows]. MASON: [TYC, 26 Dec 1873] December 20 at Omagh, the wife of Gorge E Mason Esq, Governor Tyrone County Prison, of a son, still-born. [TYC, 26 Feb 1875] February 24th at Omagh, the wife of George E mason Esq, Governor of the Tyrone County Prison, of a son. [TYC, 30 Jun 1876] June 24 at Omagh, the wife of George E Mason Esq, Governor Tyrone County Prison, of a daughter. [TYC, 11 Oct 1878] October 9th at Omagh, the wife of George E Mason, Governor of HM prison, of a son. [TYC, 25 Nov 1881] November 25th at Omagh, George Cottrell, only son of George E Mason Esq, Governor of Her Majesty’s Prison, aged 3 years and 1 month. [TYC, 10 Feb 1882] February 8th at HM Prison, Galway, prematurely, the wife of George E Mason Esq, of a son, still-born. [TYC, 3 Feb 1883] February 16th at Galway, Matilda Frances, the wife of George Mason, Governor of Her Majesty’s Prison, Galway. [TYC, 21 Mar 1884] March 12th at St George’s Church, Barrow-in-Furness, by the Rev Canon Crosse, George E Mason Esq, Governor HM Prison, Galway, to Mary, eldest daughter of T C Baynes Esq, Barrow-in- Furness. [TYC, 18 Sep 1885] September 12th, at the Governor’s House, the wife of George E Mason, Governor of Her Majesty’s Prison, Galway, of a daughter. [TYC, 2 Oct 1885] September 26th at HM Prison, Galway, Eileen May Maclaren, the infant daughter of George E Mason, Governor, aged 14 days. [TYC, 2 Mar 1888] At the Governor’s House, HM Prison, Galway, Elsie May Irwin, the beloved daughter of George and Mary Mason, aged 1 year. MATHEWS: see DUNNE MAYNE: [ECE,18 Jun 1847, & NSM, 5 Jun 1847] June 3, the lady of Thomas L Mayne Esq, Governor of Monaghan Gaol, of a son. MERIAKIN: [NEN, 11 Jul 1868*] In an account of an inspection, reference to Mr Meriakin, Governor of Nenagh Gaol. MONCK: see KITCHEN MOORE: [NEN, 4 Aug 1869] On the 31st ult at Prospect Lodge, Mallow, Mary, wife of John Moore Esq, Governor of the City Gaol. [NEN, 5 Aug 1874] At Adare, Mr John Moore, formerly Governor of Limerick City Prison. MORAN: [ MAC, 16 Jun 1846] On Thursday 11th instant, at Ballinrobe, aged 20 years, Mr Henry Peter Moran, second son of the late Henry Moran Esq, formerly Governor of Mayo Prison. [MAC, 13 Oct 1846] In this town on Tuesday last, after a prolonged & painful illness, Mr Michael Moran, eldest son of the late Henry Moran Esq, formerly Governor of Mayo Prison. MORROW: [NEN, 18 Jul 1874] On the 14th inst at St Mary’s Church, Nenagh, by the Rev W B Chester, Rector of the Parish, Thomas Morrow, Deputy Governor, Nenagh Gaol, to Jane Avice, only daughter of the late John Duggan, Lisnashea, Co Fermanagh. [NEN, 18 Aug 1877] At Nenagh, the wife of Mr Thomas

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Morrow, Deputy Governor of the Nenagh Gaol, of a son. [NEN, 9 Apr 1879] April 7th at the Gaol, Eva Elizabeth, infant daughter of Thomas & Jane Morrow, aged 14 days. MURPHY: [ARG, Fri 9 May 1855] At Myrtle Hill Terrace, John Murphy Esq, aged 75, for 50 years Governor of County Cork Gaol. MURPHY: [BNL, 10 Jun to Tues 14 Jun 1774*] John Murphy, Keeper of the South Gaol, died. MURRAY: see DUNNE MURRAY: [NEN, 25 Oct 1871] October 22nd at Newtown Church, Co Tipperary, Patrick Joseph Murray Esq, Barrister-at-law, Director of Irish Convict Prisons, & Registrar of Habitual Criminals, Dublin, to Mary Susan, only surviving daughter of the late John Kearney Esq, Waterford. NASH: see PALMER NEILL: see BOYD NOBLE: [TYC, 26 Sep 1873] September 23rd at Gortmore, Omagh, Mr William Noble, late turnkey and schoolmaster of Omagh Gaol, aged 75 years. O’LOUGHLIN: [NEN, 2 Jun 1875] at the County Prison, Limerick, on the 29th May, Elizabeth, wife of Bryan O’Loughlin Esq, aged 55 years. OTTAWAY: see REIDY PALMER: [ECE, 17 May 1827, & BCC, 19 May 1827] May 11 at Tallaght House, county of Dublin, Ellen, wife of Major James Palmer, Inspector-General of Prisons. [NWH, 29 Nov 1827, & BCC, 26 Nov 1827 ] Major Palmer, Inspector-General of the Prisons throughout Ireland, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Llewellen Nash Esq, of Convamore in the County of Cork. [BNL, 28 May 1850, & BSH, 24 May 1850] May 15 in London, Major James Palmer, late Inspector General of Prisons for Ireland. [DOW, 25 May 1850, & TYC, 24 May 1850] same notice, but adding that his age was 70. [ANC, 4 Mar 1852] February 27th at the residence of her daughter in Hardwick St, Elizabeth, relict of the late Major James Palmer, formerly Inspector-General of Prisons in Ireland. PATTERSON: [TYC, 26 Apr 1889] April 23rd at Brook St, Omagh, Hugh Patterson, formerly Deputy- Governor of Omagh Prison, aged 48 years. PEARSON: see DUNNE POWELL: [HIB, Jul 1786] Robert Powell Esq, of Thomas Street, to be superintendent of the different prisons in the city of Dublin. PRICE: [NEN, 1 Apr 1874] March 27th at Kilmainham, Henry Price Esq, Governor of the County Dublin Prison. PRIM: [CAS, 4 Apr 1863] March 29 at High Street in this City, after a brief illness, in his 66th year, Mr Thos.Prim, Apothecary, and for many years Local Inspector of the City Prison. The deceased was one of the few surviving old citizens of Kilkenny, and among them was most highly esteemed and universally respected by all grades and classes of society. No death which has taken place in this community for a long time has caused such widespread and sincere regret. [Copied from Kilkenny Moderator] RIDER: see ROWLAND ROBINSON: [BNL, 24 Nov 1851, & CCH, Sat 29 Nov 1851] November 19 at Middletown, Mr Alexander Robinson, turnkey, Armagh County gaol to Miss Bunting, Middletown. ROCK: [NEN, 13 Jun 1863] June 9th at Dunfanaghy, after a few days’ illness, Thomas Rock Esq, SI, second son of the late Thomas Rock Esq, Governor of Nenagh Gaol, aged 25, deeply regretted by his family and friends. ROE: see LECKY ROE: [RWC, 12-15 Nov 1771, & BNL, Fri 15 Nov 1771] Dublin. In High Street, sincerely regretted, George Roe, Esq, Keeper of His Majesty’s Gaol of Newgate, a man of unblemished character. ROGERS: [BSH, 9 Nov 1838] On Wednesday at Castlebar, Mr John Rogers, governor of Mayo Prison. ROGERS: [BAI, Fri 3 Mar 1843*] On 28th February at Ardnaree Church, by the Rev Francis Kinkhead, James Walter Bourke Robinson of Carrick-on-Shannon, Esq, to Julia, daughter of the late John Rogers Esq, Governor of Castlebar Jail. ROWLAND: [BNL, 1 Dec 1835, & ECE, 10 Dec 1835] On Wednesday last at Tyholland Church, by the Rev Mr Moffet, Mr Thomas Rider of the Excise, to Jane, fourth daughter of Mr John Rowland, Governor of Monaghan Gaol. [BNL, 27 Mar 1840] On the 20th inst, at Glaslough, of fever, Mrs Dixon, matron of the district infirmary, (daughter of Mr Rowland, Governor of the County Jail), unusually regretted. [NSM, 20 Jul 1844] On Monday the 15th instant, of fever, in her 54th year, Matilda, wife of Mr John Rowland, Governor of the County prison. [BNL, 7 Jan 1852, NSM, 3 Jan 1852] On the 1st instant in Monaghan

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Church by the Rev J H King, Mr John Temple, Master of the Workhouse, to Isabella, daughter of the late Mr John Rowland, Governor of Monaghan Gaol. ROYSE: [TYC, 14 May 1880] May 7 at 2 Albert Terrace, Enniskillen, Edward Hosken Fitzgibbon Royse Esq, late Governor HM Prison, Enniskillen, and Royal Irish Constabulary, fourth son of T H Royse Esq of Nanternan House, County Limerick. RYAN: [BSH, 9 Nov 1838] In Kilkenny, Dr William Ryan, Physician to the County Jail. SAUNDERSON: see KITCHEN SEARLE: [NEN, 12 Apr 1871] On the 5th April, Henrietta, fourth daughter of Captain Searle, Governor of Lifford Gaol. [TYC, 18 Jul 1884] July 14th at his residence, Lifford, Captain Samuel Searle, late Governor of her Majesty’s Prison, Lifford, aged 78 years. SHARKEY: [BSH, 7 Mar 1845, & LST, 5 Mar 1845] On the 25th ult, in the Cathedral Church, Derry, by the Rev Jas. Graham, Mr James Sharkey, one of the turnkeys in Lifford gaol, to Miss Eleanor Brady of Lifford. SHAW: [NEN, 29 Aug 1868] At Islington Castle, William, fourth son of the late Nathl. Lave[?] Shaw Esq, late Governor of the Waterford County Pride, to Matilda, second daughter of Francis Ford Esq, iron merchant, of Islington. SIMMS: [TYC, 14 Sep 1888] September 10th, at the Adelaide Hospital, of asphyxia, Abraham Simms of HM Prison Service, son of the late Mr John Simms of Armagh, aged 32 years. SIMPSON: [ECE, 30 Sep 1841] September 14, Thomas Simpson Esq, for more than 30 years, Governor of the King’s County Gaol. SMYLIE: see KITCHEN SMYTH: see BARTON, WATERWORTH & also CROGHAN STACK: [ECE, 27 Jul 1837] July 14th at Omagh, aged 24 years, the Rev Wm George Stack, eldest son of the Rev Thomas Stack, Curate of Drumragh, and local Inspector of Tyrone Gaol. [BNL, 25 Jul 1837, & BSH, 4 Aug 1837] similar notice, but age noted as 26 years. STEWART: [NEN, 3 Aug 1878] At the Gaol, Kilkenny, the wife of Captain Hugh Stewart, Governor, of a daughter. STOYTE: see DUNN STRAHAN: [BSH, 31 Jan 1851] John Strahan Esq, Governor of Clonmel Gaol, to Anne, youngest daughter of the late Captain Kyffin, Royal Tyrone Militia. TEMPLE: see ROWLAND TEMPLE: [NSM, 29 Oct 1853] Mr John Temple has been appointed by the High Sheriff, Charles Hope Esq, to the vacant governorship of our county prison. Mr Temple is admirably qualified to fill the situation, having for years filled the office of Deputy-Governor and latterly that of Master of the Union Workhouse, the onerous duties of which office he discharged in the most satisfactory manner. [NEN, 3 Oct 1874] On Wednesday in Monaghan Church, W R Long[?] of Gleashill, King’s County, to Anna Maria, eldest daughter of John Temple Esq, Governor of the Prison, Monaghan. THOMPSON: see GALLOGLY THORNBERRY: [BNL,3 Feb 1851] January 30 in St Mark’s Church, Armagh, by the Rev Bery.Wade, Mr William Thornberry, turnkey in the county prison, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr William Hughes, Armagh. TREVOR: [BNL, 24 Feb 1837] On the 14th at his residence, Fitzgibbon Street, Dublin, aged 74 years, Edward Trevor Esq, for 46 years, Inspector-General of the Convict establishment in Ireland. TRITTON: see COTTINGHAM TURNER: [ECE, 3 Mar 1842, & BNL, 25 Feb 1842] February 20 at Armagh, Mr John Turner who, for upwards of 28 years, filled the situation of Governor of the county jail. “A kind husband and loving father.” [DOW, 26 Feb 1842] similar notice, with eulogy. TURNER: [NSM, 23 Jun 1849] In the 69th year of his age, on Sunday morning the 17th inst, Mr John Turner, Governor of Armagh County Gaol, much and deservedly regretted by all who knew him. TURTLE: see FORBES TUTHILL: see WILLS WALKER: [ARG, 20 Nov 1848] On 7th inst, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Samuel Walker, Turnkey of Armagh Gaol, aged 60 years. WALSH: [TYC, 20 Jun 1884] June 12th at her Majesty’s Prison, Sligo, in his 68th year, Edward Walsh Esq, for many years Governor of Her Majesty’s Prison, Sligo. WARNER: [RWC, 3-7 May 1771] At Cork, the wife of Mr Warner, keeper of the North gaol.

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WATERWORTH: [GUA, 31 Dec 1833] At Downpatrick on 25th inst, by the Rev J Alfred Canning, Mr John Waterworth, Deputy Gaoler, Down Gaol, to Miss Mary Anne Smyth, Scotch Street, Downpatrick. [from MI in Downpatrick, wife died in childbirth, along with her infant son, November 1835]. [NCT, 10 Apr 1838] By the Rev J A Canning, in the Board Room, Down Gaol, on the evening of the 5th of April, Mr John Waterworth, first Turnkey, to Miss Jane Davidson, matron of said establishment. WATERWORTH: [BNL, 29 Nov 1842] On the 16th inst, by the Rev Thomas Greer, of Annahilt, Mr William Waterworth of Downpatrick Jail, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Thomas Waterworth of Ballyhomra. WATTS: [NWH, Thu 22 Jan 1824, BNL, 16 Jan 1824, & BCC, 10 Jan 1824] At Portglenone, on the 1st instant, Mr James Watts, for many years, keeper of the county gaol at Carrickfergus. WHITE: [SNL, Fri 23 Jun 1843] On the 2nd instant, Francis White Esq, Inspector-General of Prisons, to Maria, only daughter of the late Aquila Kent Esq, of this city. WHYTE-MELVILLE: see DUNNE WILLS: [NEN, 28 Oct 1863] This day in Nenagh Church, by the Rev W B Chester, Rector, Miss Keogh, step-daughter of Dr Tuthill of this town, to Mr Wm Wills, Head Warder of Nenagh Gaol. [NEN, 26 Jun 1869] Mr Willa, Head Warder of Nenagh gaol, was this day elected Governor of Cavan Gaol at a salary of £200 a year. WILSON: see GALLOGLY, & also KITCHEN WILSON: [TYC, 25 Nov 1864] November 15th at Letterkenny, the wife of Mr William Wilson, Bridewell keeper, of twin daughters. WINTHROP: see FEATHERSTONE YOUNG: [BNL, 28 Oct 1859] October 22 in Castlebar, the wife of D R Young Esq, Governor of Mayo prison, of a son.