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I have been able to trace my Murtagh ancestry back to the 1820's. Within different generations, Murtagh's have joined with Harrington's, Bradley's and Taaffe's over the course of nearly two centuries creating my parents, grandparents, great grandparents and great, great grandparents.
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MURTAGH FAMILY TREE (1820-2013)
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First Generation
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1. William MURTAGH married Mary STANLEY during the 1820's .
William MURTAGH and Mary STANLEY had the following children that I am aware of
1. William MURTAGH (1824-1879)
2. James MURTAGH (1831- )
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Second Generation
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1. William MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH ( - ) and Mary STANLEY ( - ), was born in May 1824 in Castletown, Athboy, Co. Meath. He was baptised on 24 May 1824 in Athboy, Co Meath. The godparents were Thomas Leonard and Mary Duggan. He was a Farmer. He married Margaret TAAFFE on 2 February 1865 in Kells, Co. Meath. The witnesses were Cornelius Leonard and Kate Mulvaney. William died on 14 March 1879 in Kells. (Vol. 2, page 941, Jan-Mar, Kells).
Margaret TAAFFE, daughter of Nicholas TAAFFE (1817-1882) and Mary MEIGHAN ( - ), was born in 1841 in Co. Meath. She was baptised on 1 March 1841 in Kells. The Godparents were Hugh Sheridan and Catherine Lynch. According to 1901 census (March 31st), Margaret Murtagh lived in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin (a Tenement House). Her son Nicholas is residing in No 2 with her. According to 1911 census (April 2nd), Margaret is living on her own in No 2. The census also records that Margaret and William Murtagh had 6 children of which 3 were living in 1911. Margaret died on 6 April 1916 in Dublin at 73 years of age (Vol. 2, page 508). Margaret was buried on 9 April 1916 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Paul's - SB51) with her son (Thomas).
William MURTAGH and Margaret TAAFFE had the following children:
1. Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913)
2. Nicholas Joseph MURTAGH (1869- )
3. Marianne MURTAGH (1871-1871)
4. Bernard Charles MURTAGH (1872- )
5. Alicia MURTAGH (1874- )
6. James MURTAGH (1876- )
2. James MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH ( - ) and Mary STANLEY ( - ), was born in 1831 in Castletown. He was baptised on 26 August 1831 in Athboy. His godparent was Bridget Smyth.
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Third Generation
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1. Thomas MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on 19 July 1867 in Chamberlands Town, Co. Meath (Vol. 12, 824). He was baptised on 21 July 1867 in Kells, Co. Meath. The godparents were James Mulvaney and Anne Taaffe. Thomas worked as a Shop Assistant in Leverett and Frye, 36 Grafton Street, Dublin. He married Sarah T BRADLEY on 6 September 1897 in St Michael's & John Church, Dublin. The witnesses were Nicholas Murtagh and Lizzy Clancy. The celebrant was Rev. Eugene MacCarthy (Vol. 2, page 664, Dublin South 1897). According to 1901 census (March 31st) Thomas (31) was living in 71 Dame Street, Dublin (beside the Empire Place Theatre (now Olympia Theatre) and above a shop). Living in the same building was Catherine Bradley (Sarah's mother) aged 50. According to 1911 census (April 2nd), Thomas was living in the two roomed flat in 2 Gratton Street, Dublin, the same building where his mother (Margaret Murtagh) was living. He died on 11 June 1913 in Dublin at 45 years of age and was buried on 13 June 1913 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Paul's - SB51).
Sarah T BRADLEY, daughter of Thomas BRADLEY (1843-1890) and Catherine TALBOT (1847-1930), was born on 16 January 1868 in Dublin. She lived in 1 Phibsboro Place, Dublin. According to the Family Bible, Sarah had 1 brother (John Joseph Bradley b. 26 Aug 1866 and d. 13 Nov 1891) and one sister (Mary Bradley b. 11 Sep 1871). According to the 1901 census (March 31st), Sarah (30) was living in 71 Dames Street, Dublin (beside the Empire Place Theatre (now the Olympia Theatre) and above a shop). Living in the same building was Catherine Bradley (Sarah's mother) who was 50 years of age. According to 1911 census (April 2nd), Sarah was living in the two roomed flat in 2 Gratton Street, Dublin, the same building where his mother (Margaret Murtagh) was living. According to Thom's Directory in 1933, Sarah T Murtagh became the registered owner of 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin. (Sarah's mother, Catherine Bradley was the owner of the house from 1925 until her death in 1930). Sarah lived in 27 Emorville Avenue with her daughter (Mary) and son (Thomas) until her death. Sarah was on Electoral Register in 1939. The Electoral Register 1939 - 40 shows Sarah T, Mary J, and Thomas G living in 27 Emorville Avenue, Dublin. Sarah died on 18 January 1954 in Dublin at 68 years of age. (Vol. 2, page 419) and was buried on 20 January 1954 in Glasnevin Cemetery (St. Brigid's - JH 205.5) with her parents (Thomas & Catherine Bradley) and her brother (John Joseph).
Thomas MURTAGH and Sarah T BRADLEY had the following children:
1. Margaret Mary MURTAGH (1899-1900)
2. Mary Josephine MURTAGH (1901-1975)
3. Bernard Leo MURTAGH (1903-1983)
4. John Joseph MURTAGH (1905-1962)
5. Thomas Gerard MURTAGH (1909-1981)
2. Nicholas Joseph MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on 23 March 1869 in Chamberlands Town (Vol. 2, page 935). He was baptised on 25 March 1869 in the Parish of Kells. The godparents were Peter Taaffe and Kate Mulvaney. According to 1901 census (March 31st), Nicholas was living in 2 Gratton Street, Dublin with his mother (Margaret). His occupation is a Clock Maker. According to 1911 census (April 2nd), he is living but not residing with his mother.
3. Marianne MURTAGH, daughter of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on 2 January 1871 in Chamberlands Town. She was baptised on 6 January 1871 in the Parish of Kells. The witnesses were Patrick Taaffe and Bridget Taaffe. Marianne died in 1871. (Vol. 12, page 523, Kells).
4. Bernard Charles MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on 4 November 1872 in Chamberlands Town. (Vol. 17, page 806, Kells). Bernard was baptised on 5 November 1872 in the Parish of Kells. The godparents were James Taaffe and Catherine Taaffe.
5. Alicia MURTAGH, daughter of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on 19 August 1874. (Vol. 12, page 851, Kells). Alicia was baptised in Girley, County Meath. The godparents were Thomas Kelly and Margaret Bellew.
6. James MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on 17 September 1876. (Vol. 12, page 821, Kells). James was baptised in Girley. The godparents were Nicholas Taaffe and Kate Fagan. James married Jane DOGGETTE in 1907 (Vol. 2, page 799, Apr-Jun, Kells). According to 1911 census (April 2nd), James and Jane Murtagh are living in house No. 2 Julianstown, Posseckstown, Meath.
Jane DOGGETTE was born in 1890 (Vol. 2, page 363, Oct-Dec, Drogheda).
James MURTAGH and Jane DOGGETTE had the following children (recorded in 1911 census):
6. John MURTAGH (1907- )
7. James MURTAGH (1909- )
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Fourth Generation
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1. Margaret Mary MURTAGH, daughter of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on 18 April 1899 in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 661). Margaret died on 25 March 1900 in Dublin at 11 months. She was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Brigid's - JH205.5) with her grandfather (Thomas Bradley).
2. Mary Josephine MURTAGH, daughter of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on 13 July 1901 in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 615). According to 1911 census (April 2nd), Mary was 9 years of age and living in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin. Later, Mary lived in 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin. According to the Electoral Register 1939 - 40, it shows Sarah T, Mary J, and Thomas G. as living in 27 Emorville Avenue, Dublin. According to the Electoral Register, Mary was registered from 1955 as living in 30 Curzon Street, South Circular Road, Dublin, a house owned by Bridie Opielinski. Mary died on 27 September 1975 in Marguerite Road, Glasnevin, Dublin at 74 years of age. She was buried on 30 September 1975 in Glasnevin Cemetery (St Brigid's - JH205.5) with her mother (Sarah) and grandparents (Thomas & Catherine Bradley).
3. Bernard Leo MURTAGH, son of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on 4 September 1903 in Dublin. According to 1911 census (April 2nd), Bernard was 7 years of age and living in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin. Bernard married Elizabeth O'HARA in 24 Jun 1936 in St Paul's Church, Arran Quay, Dublin (Vol. 2, page 326, Apr-Jun). The witnesses were Thomas Murtagh and Mary Meehan. The celebrant was Rev. J.J. Flood. They lived in 168 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin and later in 33 Marguerite Road, Glasnevin, Dublin. Both Bernard and Elizabeth Eileen appeared in 1939-40 and 1940-41 on the Register as living at 168 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin. They appear on the Register in 33 Marguerite Road, Glasnevin, Dublin in 1941-42, 1942-43, 1943-44,1944-45, 1949-50, 1950-51, 1954-55, 1955-56, 1956-7. The 1962-63 Electoral Register listed Bernard, Elizabeth and Evelyn. Bernard died on 23 January 1983 in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin at 79 years of age. He was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery (St Brigid's - Si211).
Elizabeth Agnes O'HARA, daughter of Thomas O'HARA and Emily MEEHAN, was born in 1906. According to 1911 census (April 2nd), Elizabeth was 5 years of age and living in 22 Grangegorman, Upper (Arran Quay), Dublin. Elizabeth died on 5 August 1984 in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin. She was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery (St Brigid's - Si211) with her husband (Bernard).
Bernard Leo MURTAGH and Elizabeth O'Hara had the following children:
1. Thomas Anthony MURTAGH (1937-1937)
2. Evelyn P MURTAGH (Living)
3. Brendan A MURTAGH (Living)
4. John Joseph MURTAGH, son of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on 19 September 1905 in Dublin. According to 1911 census (April 2nd), John was 5 years of age and living in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin. John married Rebecca LADLEY on 26 November 1935 in St Audoen's Church, Dublin (Vol. 2, page 475, Oct-Dec, South Dublin). The witnesses were George Ladley and Mary Murtagh. The celebrant was Rev. Thomas J. Fallon. According to the Electoral Register 1949 - 51, John and Rebecca Murtagh were living in 27 Charleston Road, Kimmage, Dublin. The 1955-56, 1956-57 and 1962-63 show them living in 42 Chelmsford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin. John died on 28th May 1962 in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin at 56 years of age. He was buried on 30th May 1962 in Deans Grange Cemetery.
Rebecca LADLEY, daughter of William LADLEY and Susan [UNKNOWN] was born in 1904 in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 697, Jan-Mar). According to 1911 census (April 2nd), Rebecca was 7 years of age and living in 21.3 Donnybrook Road, Dublin. Rebecca died on 16th August 1995 in the Meath Hospital, Dublin at 91 years of age. She was buried on 18 August 1995 in Deans Grange Cemetery with his husband (John Joseph).
5. Thomas Gerard MURTAGH, son of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on 11th January 1909 in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 463). According to 1911 census (April 2nd), Thomas was 2 years of age and living in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin. Thomas attended St Andrews Primary School and later CBS Westland Row. According to the Electoral Register 1939 - 40, it shows Sarah T, Mary J, and Thomas G as living in 27 Emorville Avenue, Dublin. Thomas married Mary Carmel HARRINGTON on 12th July 1948 in St. Michael's Church, Inchicore, Dublin (Vol. 2, page 929). The witnesses were John Joseph Murtagh and Eithne Harrington. The celebrant was Rev Bernard Brady. They lived in 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin and from 1954 in 31 Gledswood Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin. Thomas worked in Boland's Bakery for more than 50 years until his retirement in 1974. Thomas died on 4th May 1981 in Baggot Street Hospital, Dublin at 72 years of age. He was buried on 7th May 1981 in Deans Grange Cemetery (St Paul's).
Mary Carmel HARRINGTON, daughter of Daniel HARRINGTON (1885-1944) and Mary Ellen BYRNE (1882-1951), was born on 18th July 1913 in Lucan, Co. Dublin (Vol. 2, Page 371, Celbridge). Mary Carmel was baptised on 20th July 1913 in St. Mary's Church, Lucan, Co Dublin. The godparents were Thomas Donnelly and Alice Byrne. The celebrant was Rev William Hanley. She lived in 11 Sarsfield Terrace, Lucan and sometime after 1922 in 50 Ring Street, Inchicore, Dublin. She was on the Electoral Register in 1937. Carmel died on 27th August 2003 in Clonskeagh Hospital, Dublin at 90 years of age. Mary was buried on 30 August 2003 in Deans Grange Cemetery with her husband (Thomas).
Thomas Gerard MURTAGH and Mary Carmel Harrington had the following children:
4. Gerard Patrick MURTAGH (Living)
5. Desmond Anthony MURTAGH (Living)
6. Aidan Thomas MURTAGH (Living)
6. John MURTAGH, son of James MURTAGH and Jane DOGGETTE, was born in 1907 (Vol. 2, page 806, Apr-Jun, Kells).
7. James MURTAGH, son of James MURTAGH and Jane DOGGETTE, was born in 1909 (Vol. 2, page 795, Apr-Jun, Kells).
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Fifth Generation
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1. Thomas Anthony MURTAGH, son of Bernard Leo MURTAGH (1903-1983) and Elizabeth O'HARA (1906-1984), was born on 18th May 1937 in Dublin. He died on 20th May 1937 in Dublin after 2 days. He was buried on 21st May 1937 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Brigid's - 205.5) with his grandparents (Thomas & Catherine Bradley).
2. Evelyn P MURTAGH, daughter of Bernard Leo MURTAGH (1903-1983) and Elizabeth O'HARA (1906-1984), was born in (Living) in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 248, Apr-Jun). According to the Electoral Register of 1962-63, Bernard, Elizabeth and Evelyn were listed. Evelyn married Sean THOMPSON in (Living).
Sean THOMPSON and Evelyn MURTAGH had the following children:
1. Linda MURTAGH (Living)
2. Olga MURTAGH (Living)
3. Barry MURTAGH (Living)
3. Brendan A MURTAGH, son of Bernard Leo MURTAGH (1903-1983) and Elizabeth O'HARA (1906-1984), was born in (Living) in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 282, Jul-Sep). Brendan married Rita GRIFFIN.
Brendan A MURTAGH and Rita GRIFFIN had the following children:
4. Sonya MURTAGH (Living)
5. John MURTAGH (Living)
4. Gerard Patrick MURTAGH, son of Thomas Gerard MURTAGH (1909-1981) and Mary Carmel HARRINGTON (1913-2003), was born on (Living) in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 673 Dublin South). Gerard lived in 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin and from May 1954 in 31 Gledswood Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin. Gerard married Maria DRUMMY on (Living) in London.
Maria DRUMMY, daughter of Sean DRUMMY ( -1992) and Sheila MYTHEN (1932 - ), was born on (Living) in London.
Gerard Patrick MURTAGH and Maria DRUMMY had the following children:
6. Sean Ciaran MURTAGH (Living)
7. Sinead Carmel MURTAGH (Living)
8. Conor Patrick MURTAGH (Living)
5. Desmond Anthony MURTAGH, son of Thomas Gerard MURTAGH (1909-1981) and Mary Carmel HARRINGTON (1913-2003), was born on (Living) in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 685 Dublin South). Desmond was baptised on (Living) in Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Rialto, Dublin. The godparents were Daniel Harrington and Monica Goulding. Desmond lived in 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin and from May 1954 in 31 Gledswood Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin. He attended school at CBS Westland Row, Dublin. Desmond married Marian FARRY on (Living) in Co Kildare.
Marian FARRY, daughter of Thomas FARRY (1917-1991) and Bridget HARRINGTON (1923-1990), was born on (Living) in Coolaney, Sligo.
Marian Farry had the following child:
9. Christina FARRY (Living)
6. Aidan Thomas MURTAGH, son of Thomas Gerard MURTAGH (1909-1981) and Mary Carmel HARRINGTON (1913-2003), was born on (Living) in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 640, Oct-Dec, Dublin South). Aidan lived in 31 Gledswood Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin. He attended school at CBS Westland Row, Dublin. Aidan married Muireann LAWLOR on (Living) in Mount Argus Church, Dublin. The witnesses were Gerard Murtagh and Eilis Lawlor.
Muireann LAWLOR, daughter of Michael LAWLOR ( -1984) and Mary SHEEHAN (1922-2007), was born on (Living) in Dublin.
Aidan Thomas MURTAGH and Muireann LAWLOR had the following children:
10. Aisling MURTAGH (Living)
11. Aoife MURTAGH (Living)
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Sixth Generation
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1. Linda THOMPSON, daughter of Sean THOMPSON and Evelyn MURTAGH, was born on (Living) in Dublin.
2. Olga THOMPSON, daughter of Sean THOMPSON and Evelyn MURTAGH, was born on (Living) in Dublin.
3. Barry THOMPSON, son of Sean THOMPSON and Evelyn MURTAGH, was born on (Living) in Dublin.
4. Sonya MURTAGH, daughter of Brendan A MURTAGH and Rita GRIFFIN, was born on (Living) in Dublin.
5. John MURTAGH, daughter of Brendan A MURTAGH and Rita GRIFFIN, was born on (Living) in Dublin.
6. Sean Ciaran MURTAGH, son of Gerard Patrick MURTAGH and Maria DRUMMY, was born on (Living) in London. He married Nathalie MEAD on (Living) in Australia.
7. Sinead Carmel MURTAGH, daughter of Gerard Patrick MURTAGH and Maria DRUMMY, was born on (Living) in London.
8. Conor Patrick MURTAGH, son of Gerard Patrick MURTAGH and Maria DRUMMY, was born on (Living) in London.
9. Christina FARRY, daughter of Desmond Anthony MURTAGH and Marian FARRY, was born on (Living) in Manchester. Kevin AYLWARD and Christina FARRY had the following child:
1. Max Desmond AYLWARD (Living)
10. Aisling MURTAGH, daughter of Aidan Thomas MURTAGH and Muireann LAWLOR, was born on (Living) in Dublin. She married Nicholas LOOMES on (Living).
Nicholas LOOMES and Aisling MURTAGH had the following child:
2. Charlotte Ellen Loomes (Living)
11. Aoife MURTAGH, daughter of Aidan Thomas MURTAGH and Muireann LAWLOR, was born on (Living) in Dublin. She married Rory DOWDS on (Living).
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Seventh Generation
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1. Max Desmond AYLWARD, son of Kevin AYLWARD and Christina FARRY, was born on (Living) in Dublin.
2. Charlotte Ellen Loomes, daughter of Nicholas LOOMES and Aisling MURTAGH, was born on (Living) in Dublin.