The Silver Bowl: 1894 April 13 letter

1894 April 13 Louth County Archives PP84/10/5 (6)

NOTE: In pencil [hard to read:]

J B Coulter O.

Callan P

April 13 94

Dear [J.W.?] McMahon

I've been to the old Graveyard of Kane[1] since I saw you. There are several tombs belonging to the Bailey family a list of which you'll find on the fourth page of the sheet. I could not find any Coulter. I am disposed to think that the John Bailey who is the last on the list is the one you want[2], and who died January 10, 1810. Very faithfully yours

John Turner[3]

Chas McMahon Esq[4].

[Next section - In pencil]

search for acts [or “arts”] by John Bailie[5]

from 20 April 35.

For acts [or “arts”] by Samuel Coulter[6] from 1 January 1846.

L [?] [?] John Bailie

Must have died since 20 April 35

See from letter

J. Turner 13 April 94

Coulter O

[Callon?] P

				Age
1	John C. Bailey[7]	Died	December 29, ‘89	43
2	Alicia Bailey[8]	“	July 5, ‘80	66
3	Rev John Bailey[9]	“	September 17, ‘85	79
4	John Bailey[10]	“	March 11, 1774	85
5	Robert Bailey[11]	“	June 10, 1791	77
6	A Bailey[12]	“	September 4, 1808	29
7	John Bailie[13]	“	Jen 20th, 1810	70

Married in Philipstown church in the Union of Baronstown March 24, 1846 by the Rev. Lord John De La Poer Beresford[14], Samuel Coulter[15] of Mount Hill[16] parish of Creggan, son of Samuel Coulter [17]and Mary Bailie[18] of Shortstone, Parish of Roche, daughter of John Bailie.

[1] SEE: http://www.faughart.com/inscriptions-page5466.html The list of BAILIEs includes:

BAILIE In Memory of Alicia the dearly beloved Wife of the Reverend John Bailie of Clonaleenan Rector of the Parish of Faughart, Who departed this life on the 5th day of July 1880 Aged 66 years and the Reverend John Bailie who departed this life on the 17th day of September 1885 Aged 79 Years. “There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews IV- 9.
BAILIE Underneath this Stone lieth the remains of Andrew Bailie of Shortstown who departed this life on the 4th day of September 1(8)08 Aged 29 years.
BAILIE Erected by James Espinasse in memory of his aunt Anna Bailie daughter of Robert Bailie of Shortstone who died on 1st May 1935 Aged 83 Years.
BAILIE In loving memory of our dear Gertrude niece and adopted child of John Cornwall and Mary Bailie Clonaleenan whom God called home 10th July 1888 aged ten years. “It is well with the child.” “It is well” . for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
BAILIE In memory of Henry V. Bailie of Annavackey died 6th Nov. 1893 aged 45 years also his wife Mary Jane died 23rd Mar. 1921 aged 58 years.
BAILIE. In memory of Jane Bailie Carraghcloghan died 22 March 1977 aged 74 years. (metal cross)
BAILIE Here lieth the body of John Bailie who departed this life May 11th 177[4]. Aged 85 years.
BAILIE Underneath this stone lieth the remains of John Bailie of Clonaleenan Esqr who departed this life on the 20th day of January 1810. Aged 79 years.
BAILIE In Memory of John Cornwall Bailie of Clonaleenan, Died Decr 29th 1889, Aged 43 Years. “Jesus said, Come unto me, and I will give you rest” also his wife Mary died Aug. 13 1924 aged 83 years.
BAILIE Erected by Latitia Bailie in loving memory of her husband Robert Bailie Treagh Dundalk, who died 23rd Jan, 1913 aged 84 years.
BAILIE Here lieth the body of Robert Ba. of West Shortstown who departed this life . . . day of June 17.. . . . Likewise Elizabeth . . . his wife who departed this life the 1.th . . . 1799 aged 6. years. (stone broken diagonally).
BAILIE Underneath this stone lieth the Remains of Robert Ellis Bailie Esqr of Shortstown who deparrted this life on the 4th day of May 1834 Aged 59 Years. Likewise of Margaret Bailie his wife who departed this life the 11th of August 1855 Aged [blank] years.
BAILIE In memory of Robert Bailie ESQre Shortstone Died April 26th April 1895 Aged 87 years. Deeply and deservedly regretted. Erected by his sorrowing daughters. Also Dora Bailie his loved wife died April 16th 1906. Peace perfect Peace.
BAILIE In Memory of Robert Ellis Bailie Shortstone Who died 30th Dec. 1911 also his son Robert John Bailie who died 27th May 1919 aged 29 Years.
BAILIE In memory of Robert Ellis Bailie eldest son of the RevND John Bailie of Clonaleenan who departed this life January 10th 1904 Aged 63 years. “For whom Christ died” Romans 14 -15

[2] Why would he be “... the one you want”? Presumably they are looking for the father of Robert Ellis BAILIE (1775-1834). This would be Rev. John BAILIE (1806-1885).

[3] John TURNER I suspect he is: Rev. John Turner, Rector of Barronstown, and formerly Headmaster of the Dundalk Educational Institution, was a learned and successful educationalist, and raised the Institute to a very high level in the educational world. On his retirement he officiated at Killencoole, and also was Acting Military Chaplain at Dundalk Barracks, prior to his appointment to Barronstown. His eldest son, Mr. John Wm. Turner, M.A., is the efficient Agent here to Lord Roden; whilst his second son, Mr. Henry Turner, has been Resident Magistrate in the South for many years- Rev. John Turner died 1897. SOURCE: Tempests Jubilee 1909 p 106

[4] Chas McMAHON Esq. Solicitor. His photo (or more likely, that of his father) is in Tempest Jubilee 1909 between pages 88-89. On page 97, his father’s biography gives more detail: Mr. Charles MacMahon, of Brookfield, Clerk of the Crown and Peace for the County of Louth, from the year 1869 to 1885. He was one of the leading solicitors of the County, until his official appointment necessitated his retirement from the profession. He was an eloquent advocate and sound lawyer, and enjoyed the confidence of his numerous clients. Mr. MacMahon succeeded to the office of Clerk of the Crown on the death of Mr. P. J. Byrne, in 1869; and at the retirement of Mr. Thomas Bourne in 1879 he was appointed also Clerk of the Peace. He was married to Miss Gartlan, sister of Peter M'Evoy Gartlan, and Mrs. John Gartlan. His eldest daughter was married to Mr. W. Russell, of Killough, a kinsman of Lord Russell of Killowen; and the second to the late Judge Mulholland brother-in-law to Lord Russell. His only son, Mr. Charles MacMahon, of Brookfield, succeeded him as Solicitor, and has since 1885 ably and successfully, practised his profession at his offices in Clanbrassil Street. He is married to Miss Ternan, of Drogheda, and has two children.

[5] John BAILIE. I am guessing that this may refer to the John BAILIE of Shortstone who was the father of Mary BAILIE who married Samuel COULTER (?-1851)

[6] Samuel COULTER. I am guessing that this may refer to the Samuel COULTER (?-1841) of Mounthill who was the father of the Samuel COULTER (?-1851) from Shortstone.

[7] John Cornwall BAILIE. I don’t know quite where he fits, but there is this: BAILIE In Memory of John Cornwall Bailie of Clonaleenan, Died Decr 29th 1889, Aged 43 Years. “Jesus said, Come unto me, and I will give you rest” also his wife Mary died Aug. 13 1924 aged 83 years. SOURCE: http://www.faughart.com/inscriptions-page5466.html

[8] Alicia BAILIE (1814-1880). Wife of the Rev. John BAILIE. Her maiden name is not yet known to me.

[9] Rev John BAILIE (1806-1885) son of Robert Ellis BAILIE & Margaret Unnamed.

[10] John BAILIE NOTE: I don’t know who this might be.

[11] Robert BAILIE NOTE: I don’t know who this might be.

[12] A. BAILIE. NOTE: I don’t know who this might be.

[13] John BAILIE NOTE: I don’t know who this might be.

[14] the Rev. Lord John De La Poer BERESFORD (1773-1862) Anglican Bishop. SEE: Wikipedia

[15] Samuel COULTER (?-1851) of Mount Hill parish of Creggan, son of Samuel Coulter. This is the Samuel COULTER who was murdered and left a wife and two young sons: John Bailie COULTER and Samuel COULTER. Since they were married by an Anglican bishop, I would assume that they were of some social note and were also themselves Anglican.

[16] Mounthill. Parish of Creggan. NOTE: I need to follow up on PRONI MIC555/1 which includes various TIPPING leases.

[17] Samuel COULTER (?-1841). NOTE: I can’t yet place him, but there are several possibilities of connecting him to other COULTER lines in the area.

[18] Mary BAILIE of Shortstone, Parish of Roche, daughter of John Bailie. At present, I do not know where the John BAILIE who is her father fits in, but it is starting to look as if he may have been the Rev. John BAILIE (1806-1885) son of Robert Ellis BAILIE & Margaret Unnamed.