584. Samuel Hollingsworth
Samuel Hollingsworth of Ballycanew married Henrietta Hopkins of this parish by licence.
Witnesses: Willoughby Connor and John NowlanANOTHER POSSIBLE SON: SAMUEL
Samuel was a farmer and living in Tomgar.
From the Hollingsworth Register by: Harry Hollingsworth
One More Ballycanew Record
I never thought I'd see another record on my home parish for my surname.
The Irish Genealoigist, kindly given to me by Correspondent Frank Phillips
of Ealing, London (not a Hollingsworth kinsman) issue of 1990 (only one
number per year is issued) Vol. 8, No. 1, has an article describing the
Schedules of the Clergy Relief Fund, 1831, Tax Defaulters and Their Occu-
pations, by Suzanne C. Hartwick. She had come across these records during
her study of the Tithe Wars of Ireland, ca 1830. They were formerly kept
at the State Paper Office in Dublin Castle. Thank God: never transferred
to the Public Record Office wbere they surely would have perished in 1922.
But now, they have been transferred to the new branch of the National Ar-
chives of Ireland - formerly the Public Record Office. (Let us pray.)
I ordered photocopy, according to Suzanne's lists, for several parishes
of interest to me, including Ballycanew. After the usual false start,
(money returned, etc.) the material was mailed from Dublin 15 Apr and ar-
rived on 30 May 1991. Sent sea-mail, though I asked for Air Mail.
Only one of our family was a tithe-defaulter:Parish of Ba11icanew (sic) County of Wexford Diocese of Ferns
(Third name on page)
Samuel Hollingsworth, abode Ballcanew, amount or estimated Value of the
Tithes so due and in arrear from each of the aforesaid Persons £ 2.19.0d.
The Names of the Lands, by their commonly received Denomination, whereout
such Arrears of Tithes are due and payable, with the Amount or Value due
out of each of those Lands respectivly: Ballicanew, £ 2.19.0d. The Name
of the Townland or Half Townland and Parish in which such Lands lie:
Parish of Ballicanew, Townland of Ballicanew, Barony of Gorey. (END)
This list for the parish contains 4 names, which I deduce to be most-
ly Roman Catholics - if a name can reveal a person's religion, Donely,
Whelan, Byrne, Cavanagh, Keogh, Roche, Garney, Brenan, Doyle, Dempsey and
otbers. These are mostly Gaelic surnames. Besides the Roman Catholics were
predominately the tithe-defaulters, because they objected rightly to being
tithed (taxed) to support the Protestant Church of Ireland! This then, is
a valuable document for obtaining lists of names aside from the Tithe Ap-
plotment Books, for which Ballycanew is dated 1833. Due to the multipli-
city of Samuels, I can't say which one this Samuel Hollingsworth is! But I
very truly doubt that he was not a Protestant or a Wesleyan.
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The Church of Ireland Register for Shillelagh, co. Wicklow has the marriage of Samuel Hollingsworth and Henrietta Hopkins in 1837:
25 March 1837
Samuel Hollingsworth of Ballycanew married Henrietta Hopkins of this parish by licence.
Witnesses: Willoughby Connor and John Nowlan
Susanna's wedding was witnessed by John Hollingsworth and John Dalton. Most likely her brother and her husband's father, no record of her husband having a brother John. Married by Hawtrey White Browne.
Susanna's Will proved 22 March 1887 at Principal Probate Registry, Dublin, by Edward Dalton of Raheenduffe, the sole executor. Her oldest son had already died so everything was left to her son Edward. Susanna was the last known surviving child in a family of twelve and the sister ot Frederick Hollingsworth of Ballycanew. She must have been nearly ninety at the time of her death. Her brother James Nicholas Hollingsworth had retired from the army and settled in England, it is not known if they kept in touch.
Susan died of meningitis, after 21 days of illness certified and reported by Elizabeth Meyler of Raheenduff, present at her death.
1127. John Dalton
John died before his mother, Susanna Hollingsworth, she died in 1887.
586. James Nicholas Hollingsworth (Sgt-Discharged) gg grand
It is believed that James and his wife Mary Ann Murphy were both Catholic.
1851 census.
Ancoats District. No. 3. New Cross Ward. Home Office 107/2225
Page 24-418; Manchester Twp. St. George Ecc. District; Town of Manchester, 1851, Lancashire, England#94 Address 89 Naylor Street "All that part of the eccliastical District of St. George... from Oldham Road,
corner of Naylor St., left hand of Naylor St. to the boundary of Manchester.James Hollingworth, (sic) head, married, 39 (was actually 38 yrs old), Street Watchman, born in Warwickshire (his first false claim of birth! Trying not to appear Irish????)James was born in Ballycanew, Ireland
Mary, wife, married, age 31, born Ireland (Mary claimed her Irish birth place correctly)
Samuel, Son, unmarried, 9, scholar, born "Malta: B.S. (actually Malta, British Settlement)
Elizabeth, Dau, 6, scholar, born "Ithaca: B.S. (actually Ithaca, British Settlement)
James, son, 5, born Manchester
Thomas, son, 3, born Manchester. "At home".
John, son, aged 2 months, born Manchester.
Ann Murphy, sister in law, 18, Working in factory. Born Ireland
Ellen Halleran, Lodger, unmarried, 19, born IrelandHere is the 1861 census.
Xerox Microprint of 1861 Census, 16 mm film
St. Bartholomew's Ancoats, Manchester.31 Richmond St. James Hollingsworth, Head, married, 50, labor, born in Lancashire, Winwick (lied here second time for some reason!!!)
Mary, wife, married, 41, Ireland. (Gorey/Ballycanew area) (Mary Ann Murphy)
James, 14, Glassworks Apprentice, Lanca. Manch.
Thomas, ditto, 12
John, ditto, 10
Frederick, ditto, 8, scholar
Anne Boley, boarder, married, 64, char woman, do1I really feel the following Census from 1871 is our family, the parents and sister-in-law of James Nicholas Hollingsworth
I think whoever took the Census really got it messed up, James would have been 60, Mary (not Ann) would have been 50, and her sister Ann would have been 35 or 36.
1871 Census Manchester, England
39 Spittall Rd. Manchester James Hollingsworth head Mar. 50 Fustian Cutter B. Manchester (was actually 60 yrs old) Ann wife 50 Factory Operative. B. Manchester (was actually 51 yrs old) Michl. Murphy lodger unmarr 35 Fustian Cutter B. Manchester (Wife Mary's maiden name was Murphy, Michelle the lodger could have been a relative, possibly a niece.)
FUSTIAN CUTTER
A person who lifted and cut the threads in the making of Fustian, formerly a kind of coarse cloth made of cotton and flax. Now a thick, twilled cotton cloth with a short pile or nap, a kind of cotton velvet. A long thin knife was inserted into the loops and the threads cut as it was pulled through, stretched between rollers. The cloth was then brushed to raise the pile. Fustian is the old name for corduroy / A weaver of FustianI think there is a direct connection with the family mentioned in Rev Hayden's e-mail. James (1811) named his first son Samuel and first daughter Elizabeth Ann. I believe Samuel was named after his father and Elizabeth Ann after his mother Ann and her mother Elizabeth Tackaberry. James's middle name is Nicholas, after I believe his mother's father Nicholas Tackaberry.
Hi Tom,
I did as you requested and checked the records again today. I am afraid that there is no entry for James Hollinsworth- the only entry in that time frame is for a Susanna Hollinsworth born on February 1st 1810 to Samuel and Ann Hollinsworth of Ballinakill.
Many families moved around the area at that time as the 1798 rising was only 12 years previously and things were still volatile here for some years. Some families had also lost their homes and compensation was slow in coming from the Crown. I will check my 3 other parishes when time permits to see if James was baptized in one of them.
My mailing address is as follows:
Reverend Mark Hayden.
The Rectory,
The Avenue,
Gorey,
Co. Wexford,
Ireland.
December 13, 2002
I received Mrs Martin's report today on Sergeant James Hollingsworth of the 19th Regiment of Foot. (Riding Regiment) One paragraph states:
The musters for 1848/9 were chosen as a starting point but he was not found until, working back, he was found to have left the army soon after birth of Elizabeth. Two extracts from the muster for the 1st Quarter 1845 were photocopied for the report and these show James "Discharged 9 February with a Gratuity of Six Months Pay". The record of losses to the Regiment at the back of the muster adds the information that he enlisted 7 January 1827 and that he was born in Ballycanew in County Wexford, Ireland i.e., not in Warwick as expected. He was a labourer by trade.
It looks like your family traditions are more accurate than the written records.
Doug HollingsworthWhere James was stationed: 1827 West Indies 1836 Ireland 1840 Malta
According to the DNA test, we are related to the Henry & Valentine line that came to America in the late 1600s. That being the case, then Henry either had another son or brother that is not known at this time.
James (1811) was born in Ballycanew, County Wexford, Ireland, joined the British Military at age of 16; was stationed at a barracks in Nenagh, Ireland (19th Yorkshire North Riding Regiment, married his childhood sweatheart from Gorey Mary Murphy, had their eldest children (Samuel & Elizabeth) while assigned to the Meditranian area, and then settled down in Manchester after being discharged in February of 1845.
According to Hollingsworth Register, I believe James's father died in 1815, and then his uncle Nicholas died in 1826. The lost of both of these men I think is what prompted James to join the army in 1827, at the age of 16. He was low man on the tokum poll as far as the personal property and land distribution, so he saw no other future.
JAMES MARRIED MARY MURPHY IN MODREENY,TIPPERARY, 2/26/1838, The 26th fell on Sunday and his military pay was scheduled for the next day at Templemore a few shorts miles south of Modreeny, Monday 27 Feb 1838. Just a little tid bit.
Marriage is allowed to all the staff-sergeants, to 50% of the other sergeants, 4% of the corporals and privates in the cavalry, artillery and engineers, and 3% in the infantry.
Nenagh Barracks: The barracks stand on an elevated, triangular fortified site, surrounded by an earthen moat. It had accommodation for a company of 246 men and 4 horses; a gatehouse with detention cells, an infirmary and a barrack-master’s residence. The military introduced cricket and rugby football to the Nenagh area. It was garrisoned by regiments of the British Army almost continually from 1833 to 1922 when the North Staffordshire Regiment departed after the Irish Free State came into being.
The Green Howards (previously 19th Riding Regiment Yorkshire)(Princess of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire) derived its subtitle from its association with Alexandra, consort of Edward VII, while that couple were still the Prince and Princess of Wales -- and the regiment still uses Alexandra's cypher as its badge. Another example is Diana, Princess of Wales, who as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Hampshire Regiment became Colonel-in-Chief of a new regiment when it merged in 1992 to form The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. While Diana relinquished the colonelcy upon her divorce, the regiment continues to bear her title.History of the Nineteenth 1845 - 1870
1827: After James enlisted the 19th Regiment of Foot sailed for the West Indies serving on many of the British Colonial islands.Dear Tom
I have completed my search for the records of James Hollingsworth. I began by checking the computerised discharge papers for the pre 1855 period, but there were none in place for James. This is because he discharged with a gratuity as opposed to a pension. I then set about reconstructing his career from the muster rolls. The images are not in strict chronological order as not all of the musters were available in the correct order.
19th Foot
WO 12/3605 1827 Depot Spike Island, Charlesfort and KinsaleJames enlisted into the Depot of the regiment, as Private No 494, when it was stationed at Spike Island on 7th January 1827. He was recruited by Lieutenant St John and he was paid a bounty of 2 pounds and 10 shillings.
WO 12/3606 1828 Kinsale and BarbadosJames sailed from Kinsale to Barbados aboard the William Harris from 24th September to 24th November 1828. The musters of the main battalion note James’s arrival on 25th November. Other ranks are not listed on the vessels, but the officers are.
WO 12/3607 1829 BarbadosJames was present as a Private with the main battalion
WO 12/3608 1830 Grenada and St Vincent
WO 12/3609 1831 Grenada, St Vincent, Grenada and Trinidad
WO 12/3610 1832-1833 Trinidad and Tobago
WO 12/3611 1833-1834 Trinidad and Tobago
WO 12/3612 1834-1835 Trinidad and Tobage
WO 12/3613 1835-1836 Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados
James was promoted to Corporal on 3rd November 1835.
WO 12/3614 1836-1837 Barbados, At Sea and Cork
The battalion disembarked in Cork on 27th August 1836. No date of embarkation is given.
WO 12/3615 1837-1839 Cork, Nenagh, Templemore and Kilkenny
James was promoted to Sergeant on 1st October 1837 in place of Sergeant Murtagh who deserted.
WO 12/3616 1839-1840 Kilkenny, Dublin, Bristol and Dublin
James was present throughout as a Sergeant
WO 12/3617 1840-1841 Dublin, Cork, At Sea and Malta
The regiment sailed to Malta aboard the Vanguard and the Rodney, with the former departing on 17th September and the latter on 13th September 1840. The Vanguard disembarked on 5th October and the Rodney on 13th October.
WO 12/3618 1841-1842 Malta
James was present throughout as a Sergeant
WO 12/3619 1842-1843 Malta and Cephalonia
James was present throughout as a Sergeant
WO 12/3620 1843-1844 Cephalonia
ditto
WO 12/3621 1844-1845 CephaloniaJames was seconded to Ithaca throughout all of these musters until he was discharged with a gratuity of 6 months pay on 9th February 1845.
James’s discharge statement shows that he was born in Ballycanew, Wexford and he was a labourer prior to enlistment. The 6 months pay that was paid to James amounted to 34 pounds 19 shillings and 7 pence.
It is possible that James and his family were transported home aboard the Resistance Troop Ship, for which rations are mentioned, but there is no specific confirmation of this in the musters. Unfortunately, there were no Married Rolls within any of these musters.
Finally, I searched the Regimental Returns of Births, but there were no registrations for the 19th of Foot to the name Hollingsworth. These Returns are however incomplete.
I have taken digital images of the relevant documents and will send them over the web via YouSendIt. You will shortly receive an email from them advising you that they have a transmission for you and giving the instructions for downloading.
We agreed a fee of 75 pounds, which you kindly paid in advance. I hope that you find this report and the images obtained to be of interest.
Best wishes
Lauren OHara searcher@searcher-na.co.ukCould this be the record of Jame's death?
Deaths Sep 1865 Hollingsworth James Manchester Vol 8d Page 247
April 28, 2011...Just found this record on the internet at the General Registry UK.
James was living in Manchester at this time, his children left England for America near the end of the 1860s, would they have left their mother alone? I don't think so, if their father had died in 1865.Record of the ship William Harris that took James from Kinsale when he first joined the Army, Saturday 13 Sept 1823 in was in port of Quebec and listed military officers aboard.
Sept 6 ship William Harris Beeroft 18 July Cork Pass. Majors Wallis and Mercer, Lieuts. Poynter, Foot, Warren, Hare and Smith, Surgeon Kabby, Asst. Surgeon Hallannan; Lieut. John Pritchard, Agent No. 5. And 134 men of the R.A. to Government, ballast
25 May 2007
Tom - I have the record in our summary index - all it gives is the date which agrees with your date and Mary Murphy's abode as Cloughjordan, but no specific townland area. It also records the witnesses, one a Thomas Blackwell and the other simply Thomas, surname not listed/legible. James Hollingsworth's abode is also shown as not listed/legible. That's it I'm afraid! Re Church service, Modreeny is long closed but service in nearby Cloughjordan is generally 11.30am and if not a notice will be on the Church door to indicate otherwise. There will also be a parish website by then with service details etc. Kind regards StephenCanon Stephen Neill Modreeny Rectory Cloughjordan Co. Tipperary Republic of Ireland
Nenagh Infantry barracks. (where James was stationed at time of marraige to Mary) had accommodation for 1 field officer, 12 officers, 208 men, 4 horses. 21 bed hospital and a magazine.
Dear Mr Hollingsworth,
Thank you for your note and enclosed $20. We have checked and obtained
the relevant entry in the Cloghjordan parish register. Unfortunately the
quality of this register is very poor as it was water damaged in the
church several years ago, but we have been able to decipher most of the
information. Unfortunately details of parents are not given in the
entry.RCB Library P573.1.1 Cloughjordan combined register of baptisms,
marriages and burials26 February 1838
James Hollingsworth of said parish, Regiment, and Mary Murphy of Cloughjordan, were
married by banns [banns of marriage, rather than licence, an indication
that the couple were known in the parish].Two witnesses are recorded too - only the name of one is decipherable:
Thomas Cruess and Thomas Blackwell. (updated 5/24/2007 to two names)Sincerely,
Dr Susan Hood
Asst. Archivist
RCB Library
Braemor Park
Churchtown
Dublin 14
Cloughjordan or Cloghjordan (Cloch Shiurdain in Irish, translates to Jordan’s Stone (Castle)) is a town and parish in the barony of Lower Ormond, the county Tipperary and the province of Munster.Cloughjordan is a town and parish situated 9 miles west of Roscrea on the Nenagh to Parsonstown road. The village consists principally of one main street, which has a number of shops, houses and a school. The town was the birthplace in 1878 of Thomas MacDonagh, the writer and patriot, who was executed for his part in the 1916 rising.
A branch of the Murphy family, originally from County Wexford, moved to County Tipperary when their lands were confiscated by Cromwell. A member of the family who saved the life of one of William III's entourage was granted a lease of lands at Ballymore, Cashel, County Tipperary, in 1689. Succeeding generations lived there until it was sold in 1848.
Two revered Murphys are the patriot priests, Father John Murphy and Father Michael Murphy. Father John (c. 1753 - 98) of Ferns, County Wexford, was a leader in the rising of 1798. He had been educated in Spain and was parish priest of Boolavogue. At first a loyalist, he became outraged by the savagery of the army and led his people in revolt. He was killed in action, as was his colleague, Father Michael.The following is from the records in Gorey of Mary's father's death.
MARY MURPHY, Gorey, County Wexford, Relict (means survivor of) of the late William Murphy, etc. Dated May 4, 1868. Witness: Peter Hollingsworth (is this Peter Roe Hollingsworth Sr. or his son Peter a 22 year old cousin of Mary's husband, James Hollingsworth?), Gorey, County Wexford. (Book C, Ditto, page 1505.)Ironically, her son Thomas Nicholas Hollingsworth Sr., booked and left England two months later for America. Did the few dollars she might have inherited in May 1868 pay for or help pay for her son's passage to America? Brothers Samuel, James, John and Frederick also sailed for America.
Could this be Mary Ann Murphy widowed and alive in 1881?
Birthplace is incorrect, but that is not unusual.
Mary A. HOLLINGSWORTH Household HOUSEHOLD_CODE=1881BR_4144420&HOUSEHOLD_SUB=1&frompage=99>
Female
Other Information:
Birth Year <1819>
Birthplace Newton Heath, Lancashire, England ? Questionable!!!!!
If this is Mary Ann (Murphy) Hollingsworth, it is possible she is not telling the truth about her birthplace for some reason. This also means her husband James Hollingsworth would have passed away before 1881.
Age 62
Occupation Housekeeper
Marital Status W <Widowed>
Head of Household Mary A. HOLLINGSWORTH
Relation Head
Disability
Source Information:
Dwelling 25 Sand St
Census Place Manchester, Lancashire, England
Family History Library Film 1341956
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 4007 / 29
Page Number 12
1137. Elizabeth Ann Hollingsworth Born at Ithaca
ELIZABETH PROBABLY DIED YOUNG AND SUFFERED FROM "BYSSINOSIS", An occupational disease of the lungs caused by inhaling of cotton dust. At the 1851 Census, Elizabeth was 16 years old and working in the cotton factory along with many young women her age. Then, as now, workers were not protected from the harmful illnesses caused by their working conditions. At this time we don't know what happen to Elizabeth, hopefully further research will reveal more information.
I believe that Elizabeth Anne was named after James's mother Anne Earl and his grandmother Elizabeth Tackaberry. Elizabeth could have gotten married in Sept 1867, this is not a known fact.
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French aristocrat who visited Manchester in 1835.
A sort of black smoke covers the city. Under this half-daylight 300,000 human beings are ceaselessly at work. The homes of the poor are scattered haphazard around the factories. From this filthy sewer pure gold flows. In Manchester civilized man is turned back almost into a savage.
Dr. Roberton, a Manchester surgeon, wrote a letter to the Parliamentary Committee on the Health of Towns in 1840.Manchester is a huge overgrown village, built according to no definite plan. The factories have sprung up along the rivers Irk, Irwell and Medlock, and the Rochdale Canal. The homes of the work-people have been built in the factory districts. The interests and convenience of the manufacturers have determined the growth of the town and the manner of that growth, while the comfort, health and happiness have not been considered. Manchester has no public park or other ground where the population can walk and breathe the fresh air.
1138. James Hollingsworth Born at Malta
Died at 9 months
1141. Frederick Hollingsworth
According to his brother John, Frederick went into the British Navy and was never heard from again. If he did go into the Navy he probably went at a young age.
685. Jean-Baptiste Sedilot dit Montreuil
Served in the Rovolutionary War as a private under George Rogers Clark between 1778-1784.
Quotes from Harry Montroy's e-mail of March 16, 2004
"George, the oldest son, was a
steady hand with his mom and dad's new wife. So George with his three half
brothers, WILLIAM, Michel and Joesph went to fetch my Henry in Canada. Did
Marie pregnant or withe baby Henry take off during this family upset? JB
leading a fast llife dies young and Julie was sorting out the will.
Although being poor JB had some land, the French homestead grant from the
British, and the Revolutionary war he fell heir to. Little Henry had to
probate the will for said share.""Revolutionary War veteran.
Old Old JB was one of the two guides for Rogers overland trip to Vincennes.
One of the first French Voyagers to be credited.""Our French Blood could not speak English or read or write in French until 1900s Knowing this one our
early Jean Baptiste was a Captain of the Militia. Reading or writing was not a requirement then and conversational speech in your native ton tongue was the norm for the peasants.
This dude was the absolute ruler of CIVIL and military for the area . His bride was also a
Captain of the Militia daugther and they all signed the paper with XXXXXX
!!!!!!!"The marriage was on 3 February 1749, and their first child was a boy named JEAN BAPTISTE born 24 November 1749.
Jean Baptiste Montreuil (Jean Baptiste 1749) was our ancestor who returned to Kaskaskia to claim land and past homesteads. This was an impossible task for the now government officials, military leaders and wealthy merchants there began at French Kaskaskia a social life. On a modest scale, the gay life of the royal court at Versailles made Kaskaskia referred to as the “Versailles of the West”. This captured the fancy of the King of France, Louis XV, who in the year 1741 presented Kaskaskia with a church bell which is still preserved today. The bell has the inscription in French translated (For the Church of the Illinois, with the compliments of the King from beyond the sea).
Prior to the Revolutionary War, several countries and all of the colonies, including the Commonwealth of Virginia, were actively acquiring land. The Commonwealth of Virginia tried to establish control of lands to the west of them moving into the heartland in order to facilitate the growth of the commonwealth. Following is a quote from Dr. Belesi’s book: “The British made a few attempts to stop the French from reclaiming the Ohio Valley.” One of these attempts failed and further damaged the already poor relationship between the French and the British. Dr. Belesi goes on further to state: “Lieutenant-Colonel George Washington was leading a sizable detachment sent to challenge the French claims when it came into contact with ‘a small party of thirty-three men led by Ensign Joseph Coulon de Villiers de Jumonville (sent) to meet them and deliver a summons requiring them to retire or suffer the consequences’.” Washington surrounded the French party and fired the first shot May 28, 1754 of a war yet to be declared. Washington was immediately besieged by a superior French force. “Washington was forced to surrender and accept a return to Virginia with his disarmed troops, after having signed a document acknowledging responsibility for ‘l’assasinat’ (the murder)”. Washington had killed ten Frenchmen including Ensign Jumonville. Virginia then commissioned George Rogers Clark as Lieutenant Colonel. On July 4, 1778 Clark and 175 men came to Kaskaskia to feel out the French for their support of the Revolutionary War. Clark’s men, along with French helpers, went to all villages and Fort de Chartre gaining their support. Three soldiers along with French guides went to Peoria to gain more support. The British were trying to reinforce Vincennes, and it was essential for Clark to move, attack and take Vincennes. Clark received financial help and two guides to take his 172 men overland to Vincennes. This trip on foot could be made in three days. One of the guides was Jean Baptiste Montreuil from the original family of Kaskaskia along with Alexis Doza. Jean Baptiste 1749 was one of the first French veterans to receive his grant of 400 acres. “The French were bewildered by the Americans’ behavior, their disregard for the law and lack of respect for authority.” The low-life men of Clark’s force slaughtered milk cattle, considered Catholics their enemy, and the only good Indian was a dead one.
Francoise Thaumer dit La Source
Jean Baptiste SEDILOT MONTREUIL, a native of Montreal married Francoise THAUMUR LA SOURCE at Notre Dame d’Immaculee Conceptione de Kaskaskias in Illinois on 6 May 1782.
Witness at her funeral were, Jean Baptiste Montreuil her son, Jean Baptiste Thoumur her brother, Antoine la Briere, Royal and others. Buried by Barutel.
1154. Marie Adelaide Montroy Montreuil
Marie Adelaide's sponsors were Joseph Derousse-St-Pierre and Genevieve Baptiste-Charleville.
1155. Michel Montroy Montreuil
Michel's sponsors were Joseph Calais and Adelaide Thaumur-La Source.
Jean Baptiste 1749 first wife, Francoise Thaumur La Source died leaving Jean Baptiste with five grown children, and he married Madeleine DESAGNE, the widow of Louis Alaire 9 May 1812. Madeleine, being wealthy from the estate of her first husband, made Jean Baptiste sign a pre-nuptial agreement. Her wealth would remain with her children upon her death.
Not all was lost, however. Jean Baptiste’s fifth child, Francois marries Francine, the daughter of Madeleine DeSagne, and Jean Baptiste Montreuil 1783 marries Marie Barbe DANIS on 21 February 1803 in the Notre Dame de Imaculee Conceptione at Kaskaskia. Their first child was a son born on 27 March 1804. Jean Baptiste 1804 was the last of the namesakes.