1037. Peter Roe Hollingsworth Jr.
Peter Roe H. Jr was a clerk, place of employment unknown.
1038. John Robinson Jr.
John Jr. lived at Kiltelown, in the parish of Tallaght. He was a Justice of the Peace.
1624. John Domville Robinson
John was a well known Solicitor of Dublin.
1042. Charlotte Hollingsworth
Charlotte was living in America at the time of her father's death. John left her 10 pounds "annually in one payment during the continuance of the said property and after my wife Esther's death, then any money remaining after Esther's death is to be dividing equally between his daughters Charlotte, Anne Gainford and Susanna Tackaberry".
Charlotte Hollingsworth James left Ireland for America in 1851 on the Bark "Princess" from Dublin and arrived in most likely New York on 21 Jun 1851 with her husband William and five children. John Hollingsworth was one of the witnesses, most likely her father, since there is no known brother John.
Charlotte and her husband were well to do Protestant Ascendancy people. It is not known where they settled after arriving in New York, they generally did not like Republican Democracies, they would have been more British in there thinking and might have immigrated to Canada. As of this point there where abouts is not known.
And most likely Charlotte never received the money left to her in her father's will.
Charlotte's wedding was witnessed by John Hollingsworth and Samuel Hollingsworth in the Ballycanew Church of Ireland.
Charlotte and her family arrived in America on 12 June 1851 aboard the barque "Princess" from Dublin, Ireland. The master was Thomas Perry. There were 217 passengers. Charlotte, her husband and children were "cabin" passengers. They were well to do Protestant Ascendency people. After their arrival in the port of New York, nothing else is known of their where abouts
1044. Susanna Hollingsworth
John left 10 pounds to his daughter Susanna and his watch and chain, saddle and best bridle "as well as my fiddle for the sole use of her son John Tackaberry to be given to him when she may think proper".
Susanna was christened by H. W. Browne
Fossey Tackaberry of Tomagaddy, Parish of Monamolin and Susanna Hollingsworth of Cranacrower, this Parish married 4 Dec. 1844 by James Richards in presence of Elizabeth Hollingsworth and Joseph Bass.
Fossey was a farmer.
) In memory of Loftus Hollingsworth Tackaberry of Tomagaddy who died 20 June 1860 aged 14 years erected by his sorrowing parents here also lies his beloved mother Sarah Tackaberry who died 24 February 1865 aged 37 years also his father Fossey Tackaberry who died 6 November 1884 aged 76 years.Although not clear,it becomes possible that the christian name of "Loftus" comes,originally, from Adam Loftus,Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Lord Archbishop of Ireland,who provided,in his Will,for Elizabeth Hollingsworth and Sybil Keyes, both grandchildren to Thomas Lancaster, late Lord Primate of all Ireland, who was consecrated, 13 June 1568, and died, in Drogheda, December 1583, leaving a son and two daughters(one would presume Hollingsworths and Keyes).It could be that the christian name of "Thomas" comes into the "Hollingsworths" from Thomas Lancaster. Adam Loftus died 1605.
What is unknown is where the "Lancasters" fit into the Hollingsworth's family history especially as their Irish background is from Armagh and it was at Armagh that Thomas Lancaster was made Archbishop in 1568.
This seems to be the marriage of Fossey Tackaberry and Sara Hollingsworth c. 1844.
1631. Loftus Hollingsworth Tackaberry
) In memory of Loftus Hollingsworth Tackaberry of Tomagaddy who died 20 June 1860 aged 14 years erected by his sorrowing parents here also lies his beloved mother Sarah Tackaberry who died 24 February 1865 aged 37 years also his father Fossey Tackaberry who died 6 November 1884 aged 76 years.Although not clear,it becomes possible that the christian name of "Loftus" comes,originally, from Adam Loftus,Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Lord Archbishop of Ireland,who provided,in his Will,for Elizabeth Hollingsworth and Sybil Keyes, both grandchildren to Thomas Lancaster, late Lord Primate of all Ireland, who was consecrated, 13 June 1568, and died, in Drogheda, December 1583, leaving a son and two daughters(one would presume Hollingsworths and Keyes).It could be that the christian name of "Thomas" comes into the "Hollingsworths" from Thomas Lancaster. Adam Loftus died 1605.
What is unknown is where the "Lancasters" fit into the Hollingsworth's family history especially as their Irish background is from Armagh and it was at Armagh that Thomas Lancaster was made Archbishop in 1568.
This seems to be the marriage of Fossey Tackaberry and Sara Hollingsworth c. 1844.
1056. Edward Thomas "Ned" Hollingsworth
Edward Hollingsworth was in the saddler business when he first arrived May 1, 1849.
(According to a letter he wrote on March 28, 1888 to William Baker Hollingsworth)
went into the office of The Enquirer where he worked for fifty years.He was the cashier and bookkeeper. At one time he was prominent in
politics, serving under Democratic administration in the City Council
of Cincinnati, and on the School Board. (This prominence probably is
what drew the attention of the Baltimore genealogist.) In 1900, at
age 77, he left his office and attempted to board a street car at 5th
& Walnut Streets, when he fell, breaking three ribs and receiving other
injuries.He convalesced several weeks, and returned to work for about
three months. But his injuries were more serious than he had
suspected, and he was forced to give up his position.The first record of Edward T. Hollingsworth in America, aside
from the ship's passenger list already cited, is the U.S. Census, 1850
page 485, Eighth Ward:"Edward Hollingsworth, 24, Clerk, born Ireland.
"Henry Kid 18, Clerk, born Ireland."These young men were in the dwelling occupied by Richard Smith,
27, telegraph operator, also born Ireland, wife and children, native
Americans. Kidd was Edward's cousin, a brother of his wife-to-be,
Susannah Kidd.Henry was born about 1833, but his baptism is omitted
from Carnew register. We assume, since Kidd worked in a telegraph office,
that Edward Hollingsworth did also, at that time. His name is not in the
1850 directory, though that of Kidd is.The Hollingsworth family is listed in Ward 15, Cincinnati, U.S. Census of 1860, page 76, with wife
Susan, and children Eveline, 5, Clarence 3, and Elizabeth 1, and servant
Ann Moody, 21, Ireland. In 1870 (U.S. Census, page 368) Ward 18 was
their home area. Children Eva 15, John, 13, George 10, William 8, Lee 6,
Lydia 4, and Louisa 2.Two servants, Mary Leydar, 23, born Hanover,
Germany, and Minnie Lacky, 19, Ohio. City Directories show: 1870 address
47 York St., 1880: Madisonville Park, east of Woodburn Avenue; 1885:
433 Broadway; 1890: 31 Ingleside Place, and 1900-1903: 807 Hutchins
Avenue. By 1885 his son Edward Lee appears at his father's home address,
and by 1890, his son George W. and 1895, Fred appears.Names of members
of the family continued to appear in City Directories as late as 1943.Edward claimed his family had been at Ballinakill since 1665 coming there from England, but this was never able to have been proved. The family emigrated from northern Ireland in County Armagh after the rebellion of 1640s, is a more likely story.
Edward Thomas Hollingsworth was born Dec. 15, 1823, at Ballinakill,
Ballycanew Parish, County Wexford, Ireland; died June 14, 1903, at his
home, No. 807 Hutchins Avenue, Avondale, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio,
in his 80th year. He is buried in the family vault in the Cemetery of
Spring Grove, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He was baptized in the
St. Mogue's Protestant Church, Ballycanew, Jan. 10, 1824, the third
child of John and Susannah (Hollingsworth) Hollingsworth of Ballinakill.
His father's parents are believed to be Samuel and Anne (Earl)
Hollingsworth, of Ballinakill. His mother's parents, as proved by
records, were William & Elizabeth (Jones) Hollingsworth, of Cranacrower,
Ballycanew Parish. Edward's parents were first cousins, his two
grandfathers being the sons of John & Elizabeth Hollingsworth (or
Hollinsworth) of Ballinakill.Edward T. Hollingsworth was one of seven children, Samuel, William,
Elizabeth (or Eliza) who married Henry Johnston (See pages 2
and 3) of Tomagaddy and had 13 children: John (1) (presumed either
to have died before he was a year old, or the baptism of the above and
the next child some error in Ballycanew register book) John (2)
and Abraham. (For a complete record of the baptisms, see HR Vol. 1,
page 71, Ballycanew baptisms numbers 21-27.) Our subject was the only
member to marry, his sister Eliza Johnston, the only girl, being the
only other married member of the family.Edward came to New York City aboard the ship "Constitution" from
Liverpool, England, arriving on May 2, 1849. The master of the vessel
was John Britton, and the ship bore 1326 tons. It carried mostly Irish-
born people. Edward is listed "Edward Hollingworth, age 23, laborer,"
country to which he belonged, 'England' rather than Ireland. His own
testimony says he came to the United States in 1849.EDWARD T. HOLLINGSWORTH
Son of John. - Born December 15th, 1823. Came to the United
States in 1849. Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati
Enquirer Office. Only one of his family in the United States;
his brothers still live in Ballinakill, Wexford County,
Ireland, 1878.The Cincinnati Enquirer, June 15, 1903, page 10, column 6.
It states that he was 'born in Ireland, of Old English stock,' and
'came to America in 1843.' Remember, these statements made after his
death. The article goes on to tell that Edward Hollingsworth was in
the saddlery business when he first arrived, and then, about 1852,
went into the office of The Enquirer where he worked for fifty years.
He was the cashier and bookkeeper. At one time he was prominent in
politics, serving under Democratic administration in the City Council
of Cincinnati, and on the School Board. (This prominence probably is
what drew the attention of the Baltimore genealogist.) In 1900, at
age 77, he left his office and attempted to board a street car at 5th
& Walnut Streets, when he fell, breaking three ribs and receiving other
injuries. He convalesced several weeks, and returned to work for about
three months. But his injuries were more serious than he had
suspected, and he was forced to give up his position. He became
childish in his last year and necessitated constant care. Funeral
was held at the Hollingsworth home. He had been unconscious for several
days. (This obituary, which we have only extracted, was published as
a biography in Grave's History of Cincinnati, Ohio, Vol. 2,
pages 918, 919. We don't class it as a true biography, since nearly
all the personal data was compiled after his death.) Most of his
children are also buried in Spring Grove, Cincinnati, with some
grandchildren.(Text of a letter William Turner Pierce Hollingsworth wrote to William Baker Hollingsworth on Apr 21, 1883., William was living 552 Broadway, New York City, and was known as the Neon Light Tycoon.
April 21, 1883
My dear Mr. Hollingsworth
Yours of yesterday to hand this morning and in reply would say that the easiest way to get to Gorey is from Dublin on the Dublin, Wicklow & Wexford R.R. (October 2005, Still the easiest. TJH) It is about 44 miles South.
Mr. Godkin is a saddler in Gorey, and old bachelor and I think a crank. I believe his first name is John. Mr. John W. Hollingsworth of Gorey, a draper, and a first cousin of my fathers, will post you better than I can. (page 2) In regard to the Hollingsworth in Ireland. He can tell you the names of a great many around there and give you their addresses. I know very few of them myself, if I did it would give me pleasure to assist you, if it would be an assistance, by giving their addresses. And I assure you that you have given me no trouble. I am only sorry that I can give you no more information.
I hope you will have a pleasant and successful trip. (page3) in your search for information on the history of the Hollingsworth family. Yours Truly, William HollingsworthEdward wrote a letter to William Baker Hollingsworth dated March 28, 1888, five years after the above letter. These letters were found in another family's records and past along to Harry Hollingsworth. Harry published them in his HR, Vol 23, Dec 1987, Number Four, No. 92, page 59.
An portion of that letter states: "The head of our house left England about the year 1665 and settled on a place called Ballinakill in the County of Wexford, Ireland where the family remained ever since, and my brothers now live on the same property. My father died on the 16 of December last"
The fact Edward's family came from England has not been proven as of this writing, October 2005, and it is possible he came for Armagh in about 1665, that date would fit with all of the problems in the North and might have some indication when the Wexford Hollingsworth left Armagh and settled in Wexford. (ed. Tom Hollingsworth)
Here is a list of his children, followed by brief reference table.
(All born Cincinnati, Ohio. Those bur. Family Plot marked *.)
1. Charles L., b. Aug. 27, 1853, d. July 13, 1854, age 10 months.*2. Susan Eveline, b. Dec. 31, 1854; d. Mar. 25, 1908, Cincinnati;
married SAMUEL S. TUDOR.*3. John Clarence, b. Sept. 21, 1856, d. May 22, 1911, unmarried.
4. Martha Elizabeth, b. July 18, 1858, d. Jan. 24, 1864, age 6.*
5. George W., b. July 27, 1860; d. Sept. 13, 1936, Married (1)
NELLIE ___? (2) EDNA MOORE. Issue: KATHRYN WIRTZ, Deceased.6. William H., b. 1862, d. c1946, Miami, Florida. Married ANNA
ROBBINS. No issue. (**See note.) Bur. Terre Haute, Ind.7. Edward Lee, b. Aug. 11, 1863, d. Apr. 12, 1923, Overton,
Nebraska, age 59. M. Oct. 7, 1897, EDNA BARRERE. Issue 5 ch.*8. Lena I. or Lydia, b. July 11, 1866, d. July 14, 1943.
Detroit, Michigan. Spinster.*Edward married, his cousin, Nov. 25, 1852, Cincinnati, (by Cyrus Brooks,
Minister of the Gospel) SUSANNAH KIDD. She was the fourth child
and second daughter of George and Martha (HOLLINGSWORTH) Kidd, then of
Askamore, Parish of Carnew, Co. Wexford-Wicklow, but afterwards of
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. Martha Hollingsworth Kidd was a sister to
Edward T. Hollingsworth's mother, Susannah Hollingsworth. Again we
meet the strong tendecy toward close intermarriage which we observed
in the family of Pratt's Hollow, New York. (HR Vol. 3, pp. 101-105;
133-136.) As in the case of that family, so with the family of our
present subject, the number of descendants has decreased and is now
nearly extinct in the male line. Many bachelors and spinsters seem to
indicate a fear of marrying or producing families after such kinship
among the immediate ancestors. But, far from producing any multiplicity
of unfortunate results, this intermarriage seems to have produced
longevity or perpetuated it in this family.9. Lucinda L. (Lydia), b. March 27, 1868; d. March 18, 1942,
Detroit, Michigan. Spinster.*10. Frederick Watson, b. July 22, 1870; d. Dec. 19, 1938, VAF
Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, aged 68. Married Dec. 23, 1899,
Cincinnati, ELLA WILLIAMS. (Divorced.) No issue. Served
in Hospital Corps, U.S. Army. (HR Vol. 2, p. 141 No. 105.)
Occupation Clerk for Railroad. Eyes: blue; Hair: dark brown,
Complexion: ruddy; Height: 5feet, 9½ inches.*NOTE: William H. Hollingsworth, the last survivor, obtained "the
family tree" belonging to his father, at the death of his sister Lena
in 1943. William died in Miami, and the record was thus lost. We
are unable to know whether this was simply a gift copy of the 1884
book, or a real, manuscript copy of the old history of the Wexfords.Susannah Kidd, his wife, was born Sept. 5, 1829, baptized Oct. 25,
same year, at Carnew Parish Church, County Wicklow. She was born at
Askamore in the same parish. She died Feb. 25, 1905 in Cincinnati,
Ohio, aged 76. She is buried in the family vault at Spring Grove. She
bore ten children to Edward Hollingsworth.
1634. Susan Evaline Hollingsworth
Susan married a man by the name of "Tudor", did visit Ballycanew in about 1908, and died childless. Oh what she could have learned and passed on to us. When Susan visited Ballinakill the farmhouse had been torn down, the land still in the occupation of Lilly Johnston Warren, a cousin.
1639. Edward Lee Hollingsworth
Edward was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, stationed at King's Creek, William.
1640. Lena S. Hollingsworth
Lena died in a Cincinnati nursing home in July 1943 like her sister Lucy, unmarried.
1641. Lucinda L. Hollingsworth
Lucy died in Detroit in March 1942, unmarried.
1642. Frederick Watson Hollingsworth
Frederick was an Occupation Clerk for the Railrod, Eyes: blue, Hair dark brown, complexion ruddy, height 5 feet 9 1/2 inches.
1057. Elizabeth (Eliza) Hollingsworth
The Gorey Correspondent - Newspaper
Sat. March 25, 1861, Column 1, "Ballycanew Young Men's Christian Association...", Mr. Henry Johnston (Elizabeth Hollingsworth's husband) of Tomagaddy appointed as President of the Association, and Mr. Thomas Cranwill, Secretary. (they were converted to Wesleyan Methodism by the great missionary in Ireland, Rev. Fossey Tackaberry of Tomagaddy. Cranwill was a cousin, Rev. Tackaberry's mother was Jane Cranwill of Ballinemoney, Ballycanew. Henry Johnston was Rev. Tackaberry's half-brother.
July 24, 1849. Henry Johnston aged 39, bachelor, farmer, Tomagaddy, Monamolin Parish, of unk Johnston, farmer, to Elizabeth Hollingsworth age 23, spinster of Ballinakill, Ballycanew, daughter of John Hollingsworth, farmer, by C. Huson in presence of John Cranwill and William Johnston. John Cranwill was most likely Henry's uncle and William was his father.
This is the strongest evidence that John Hollingsworth (1789-1877) the
father of Eliza Johnston, was Samuel's, rather than Thomas' son - that
he, as eldest son and heir at law to Samuel, would inherit Ballinakill
on the death intestate of his father.
Ballycanew young Men's Christian Association..."Mr. Henry Johnston of Tomagaddy appointed as President of the Association, and Mr. Thomas Cranwill, Secretary. John and his wife Eliza Hollingsworth were converted to Wesleyan Methodism by the great missionary in Ireland, Rev. Fossey Tackaberry of Tomagaddy, Cranwill was a cousin. Rev Tackaberry's mother was Jane Cranwill of Ballinemoney, Ballycanew.
My Great Grandfathers were - HENRY JOHNSTON of Ballinastraw,
Monomolin, Co. Wexford - and THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH * of Ballinakill,
Ballycanew, Co. Wexford - Signed J.H. JOHNSTON.The following is a correct Copy of some of the entries taken down by
my brother SAMUEL out of our father HENRY JOHNSTON'S Bible at Tomagaddy,
Co. Wexford, in 1902. We are pleased to have this record - as Tomagaddy
House was destroyed by fire in July 1904. The Bible referred to was that
used by my father's half-brother (elder) the Rev. FOSSY TACKABERRY. This
Bible contained many other interesting notes not copied by my brother
referred to. Signed J.H. JOHNSTON.My father (i.e. my Grandfather) WILLIAM JOHNSTON of Tomagaddy died 4th
Novr. 1840 aged 65 years. My Mother (i.e. my Grandmother) JANE CRANWILL
JOHNSTON, Tomagaddy, died 28th February, HOLLINGSWORTH of Ballinakill
died 1st February, 1872. My Dear wife ELIZA (our Beloved Mother) was
taken home on 30th October, 1894 - was Born 11th May 1825 - aged 69
years. My Dear father HENRY JOHNSTON of Tomagaddy was taken home 18th
March 1897 - Born November 26, 1808 - aged 89 years.
Children
Our dear Son ( our dear brother) HENRY CRANWILL JOHNSTON born 20th
March, 1853 died 26 March 1879 Aged 26 years. My daughter LAURA CHARLOTTE
JOHNSTON - born 1871 - died Nov. 11, 1872. My daughter - SUSAN JANE
WEBSTER born 1st May, 1856 - died 23rd February 1899.
Date of Marriage of HENRY JOHNSTON of Tomagaddy to ELIZA HOLLINGSWORTH
of Ballinakill - July 24th 1849."Dates of birth of their Children"-
JOHN HOLLINGSWORTH JOHNSTON - Born September 8th, 1850
WILLIAM JOHNSTON JOHNSTON (sic) January 9th, 1852
HENRY CRANWILL JOHNSTON March 20th, 1853
EDWARD DALTON JOHNSTON September 6th, 1854
SUSAN JANE JOHNSTON May 1st, 1856
ELIZA ANNE JOHNSTON July 18th, 1858
MARIA CRANWILL JOHNSTON September 9th, 1859
FANNY CAROLINE JOHNSTON May 6th, 1861
JANE ELEANOR JOHNSTON October 1st, 1862
ANNIE ESTHER JOHNSTON January 8th, 1865
EMILY MARY JOHNSTON June 13th, 1867
SAMUEL HOWARD JOHNSTON March 21st, 1869
LAURA CHARLOTTE JOHNSTON May 3rd, 1871End of Copy in my father's Bible
'JOHN HOLLINGSWORTH JOHNSTON.'
"Copied by my beloved husband in our Bible
ANNIE H. JOHNSTONTomagaddy House was destroyed by fire in 1904.
1063. Susanna ( Susan) Kidd
Here is a list of his children, followed by brief reference table.
(All born Cincinnati, Ohio. Those bur. Family Plot marked *.)
1. Charles L., b. Aug. 27, 1853, d. July 13, 1854, age 10 months.*2. Susan Eveline, b. Dec. 31, 1854; d. Mar. 25, 1908, Cincinnati;
married SAMUEL S. TUDOR.*3. John Clarence, b. Sept. 21, 1856, d. May 22, 1911, unmarried.
4. Martha Elizabeth, b. July 18, 1858, d. Jan. 24, 1864, age 6.*
5. George W., b. July 27, 1860; d. Sept. 13, 1936, Married (1)
NELLIE ___? (2) EDNA MOORE. Issue: KATHRYN WIRTZ, Deceased.6. William H., b. 1862, d. c1946, Miami, Florida. Married ANNA
ROBBINS. No issue. (**See note.) Bur. Terre Haute, Ind.7. Edward Lee, b. Aug. 11, 1863, d. Apr. 12, 1923, Overton,
Nebraska, age 59. M. Oct. 7, 1897, EDNA BARRERE. Issue 5 ch.*8. Lena I. or Lydia, b. July 11, 1866, d. July 14, 1943.
Detroit, Michigan. Spinster.*Edward married, his cousin, Nov. 25, 1852, Cincinnati, (by Cyrus Brooks,
Minister of the Gospel) SUSANNAH KIDD. She was the fourth child
and second daughter of George and Martha (HOLLINGSWORTH) Kidd, then of
Askamore, Parish of Carnew, Co. Wexford-Wicklow, but afterwards of
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. Martha Hollingsworth Kidd was a sister to
Edward T. Hollingsworth's mother, Susannah Hollingsworth. Again we
meet the strong tendecy toward close intermarriage which we observed
in the family of Pratt's Hollow, New York. (HR Vol. 3, pp. 101-105;
133-136.) As in the case of that family, so with the family of our
present subject, the number of descendants has decreased and is now
nearly extinct in the male line. Many bachelors and spinsters seem to
indicate a fear of marrying or producing families after such kinship
among the immediate ancestors. But, far from producing any multiplicity
of unfortunate results, this intermarriage seems to have produced
longevity or perpetuated it in this family.9. Lucinda L. (Lydia), b. March 27, 1868; d. March 18, 1942,
Detroit, Michigan. Spinster.*10. Frederick Watson, b. July 22, 1870; d. Dec. 19, 1938, VAF
Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, aged 68. Married Dec. 23, 1899,
Cincinnati, ELLA WILLIAMS. (Divorced.) No issue. Served
in Hospital Corps, U.S. Army. (HR Vol. 2, p. 141 No. 105.)
Occupation Clerk for Railroad. Eyes: blue; Hair: dark brown,
Complexion: ruddy; Height: 5feet, 9½ inches.*NOTE: William H. Hollingsworth, the last survivor, obtained "the
family tree" belonging to his father, at the death of his sister Lena
in 1943. William died in Miami, and the record was thus lost. We
are unable to know whether this was simply a gift copy of the 1884
book, or a real, manuscript copy of the old history of the Wexfords.Susannah Kidd, his wife, was born Sept. 5, 1829, baptized Oct. 25,
same year, at Carnew Parish Church, County Wicklow. She was born at
Askamore in the same parish. She died Feb. 25, 1905 in Cincinnati,
Ohio, aged 76. She is buried in the family vault at Spring Grove. She
bore ten children to Edward Hollingsworth.
Edward Thomas "Ned" Hollingsworth
Edward Hollingsworth was in the saddler business when he first arrived May 1, 1849.
(According to a letter he wrote on March 28, 1888 to William Baker Hollingsworth)
went into the office of The Enquirer where he worked for fifty years.He was the cashier and bookkeeper. At one time he was prominent in
politics, serving under Democratic administration in the City Council
of Cincinnati, and on the School Board. (This prominence probably is
what drew the attention of the Baltimore genealogist.) In 1900, at
age 77, he left his office and attempted to board a street car at 5th
& Walnut Streets, when he fell, breaking three ribs and receiving other
injuries.He convalesced several weeks, and returned to work for about
three months. But his injuries were more serious than he had
suspected, and he was forced to give up his position.The first record of Edward T. Hollingsworth in America, aside
from the ship's passenger list already cited, is the U.S. Census, 1850
page 485, Eighth Ward:"Edward Hollingsworth, 24, Clerk, born Ireland.
"Henry Kid 18, Clerk, born Ireland."These young men were in the dwelling occupied by Richard Smith,
27, telegraph operator, also born Ireland, wife and children, native
Americans. Kidd was Edward's cousin, a brother of his wife-to-be,
Susannah Kidd.Henry was born about 1833, but his baptism is omitted
from Carnew register. We assume, since Kidd worked in a telegraph office,
that Edward Hollingsworth did also, at that time. His name is not in the
1850 directory, though that of Kidd is.The Hollingsworth family is listed in Ward 15, Cincinnati, U.S. Census of 1860, page 76, with wife
Susan, and children Eveline, 5, Clarence 3, and Elizabeth 1, and servant
Ann Moody, 21, Ireland. In 1870 (U.S. Census, page 368) Ward 18 was
their home area. Children Eva 15, John, 13, George 10, William 8, Lee 6,
Lydia 4, and Louisa 2.Two servants, Mary Leydar, 23, born Hanover,
Germany, and Minnie Lacky, 19, Ohio. City Directories show: 1870 address
47 York St., 1880: Madisonville Park, east of Woodburn Avenue; 1885:
433 Broadway; 1890: 31 Ingleside Place, and 1900-1903: 807 Hutchins
Avenue. By 1885 his son Edward Lee appears at his father's home address,
and by 1890, his son George W. and 1895, Fred appears.Names of members
of the family continued to appear in City Directories as late as 1943.Edward claimed his family had been at Ballinakill since 1665 coming there from England, but this was never able to have been proved. The family emigrated from northern Ireland in County Armagh after the rebellion of 1640s, is a more likely story.
Edward Thomas Hollingsworth was born Dec. 15, 1823, at Ballinakill,
Ballycanew Parish, County Wexford, Ireland; died June 14, 1903, at his
home, No. 807 Hutchins Avenue, Avondale, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio,
in his 80th year. He is buried in the family vault in the Cemetery of
Spring Grove, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He was baptized in the
St. Mogue's Protestant Church, Ballycanew, Jan. 10, 1824, the third
child of John and Susannah (Hollingsworth) Hollingsworth of Ballinakill.
His father's parents are believed to be Samuel and Anne (Earl)
Hollingsworth, of Ballinakill. His mother's parents, as proved by
records, were William & Elizabeth (Jones) Hollingsworth, of Cranacrower,
Ballycanew Parish. Edward's parents were first cousins, his two
grandfathers being the sons of John & Elizabeth Hollingsworth (or
Hollinsworth) of Ballinakill.Edward T. Hollingsworth was one of seven children, Samuel, William,
Elizabeth (or Eliza) who married Henry Johnston (See pages 2
and 3) of Tomagaddy and had 13 children: John (1) (presumed either
to have died before he was a year old, or the baptism of the above and
the next child some error in Ballycanew register book) John (2)
and Abraham. (For a complete record of the baptisms, see HR Vol. 1,
page 71, Ballycanew baptisms numbers 21-27.) Our subject was the only
member to marry, his sister Eliza Johnston, the only girl, being the
only other married member of the family.Edward came to New York City aboard the ship "Constitution" from
Liverpool, England, arriving on May 2, 1849. The master of the vessel
was John Britton, and the ship bore 1326 tons. It carried mostly Irish-
born people. Edward is listed "Edward Hollingworth, age 23, laborer,"
country to which he belonged, 'England' rather than Ireland. His own
testimony says he came to the United States in 1849.EDWARD T. HOLLINGSWORTH
Son of John. - Born December 15th, 1823. Came to the United
States in 1849. Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati
Enquirer Office. Only one of his family in the United States;
his brothers still live in Ballinakill, Wexford County,
Ireland, 1878.The Cincinnati Enquirer, June 15, 1903, page 10, column 6.
It states that he was 'born in Ireland, of Old English stock,' and
'came to America in 1843.' Remember, these statements made after his
death. The article goes on to tell that Edward Hollingsworth was in
the saddlery business when he first arrived, and then, about 1852,
went into the office of The Enquirer where he worked for fifty years.
He was the cashier and bookkeeper. At one time he was prominent in
politics, serving under Democratic administration in the City Council
of Cincinnati, and on the School Board. (This prominence probably is
what drew the attention of the Baltimore genealogist.) In 1900, at
age 77, he left his office and attempted to board a street car at 5th
& Walnut Streets, when he fell, breaking three ribs and receiving other
injuries. He convalesced several weeks, and returned to work for about
three months. But his injuries were more serious than he had
suspected, and he was forced to give up his position. He became
childish in his last year and necessitated constant care. Funeral
was held at the Hollingsworth home. He had been unconscious for several
days. (This obituary, which we have only extracted, was published as
a biography in Grave's History of Cincinnati, Ohio, Vol. 2,
pages 918, 919. We don't class it as a true biography, since nearly
all the personal data was compiled after his death.) Most of his
children are also buried in Spring Grove, Cincinnati, with some
grandchildren.(Text of a letter William Turner Pierce Hollingsworth wrote to William Baker Hollingsworth on Apr 21, 1883., William was living 552 Broadway, New York City, and was known as the Neon Light Tycoon.
April 21, 1883
My dear Mr. Hollingsworth
Yours of yesterday to hand this morning and in reply would say that the easiest way to get to Gorey is from Dublin on the Dublin, Wicklow & Wexford R.R. (October 2005, Still the easiest. TJH) It is about 44 miles South.
Mr. Godkin is a saddler in Gorey, and old bachelor and I think a crank. I believe his first name is John. Mr. John W. Hollingsworth of Gorey, a draper, and a first cousin of my fathers, will post you better than I can. (page 2) In regard to the Hollingsworth in Ireland. He can tell you the names of a great many around there and give you their addresses. I know very few of them myself, if I did it would give me pleasure to assist you, if it would be an assistance, by giving their addresses. And I assure you that you have given me no trouble. I am only sorry that I can give you no more information.
I hope you will have a pleasant and successful trip. (page3) in your search for information on the history of the Hollingsworth family. Yours Truly, William HollingsworthEdward wrote a letter to William Baker Hollingsworth dated March 28, 1888, five years after the above letter. These letters were found in another family's records and past along to Harry Hollingsworth. Harry published them in his HR, Vol 23, Dec 1987, Number Four, No. 92, page 59.
An portion of that letter states: "The head of our house left England about the year 1665 and settled on a place called Ballinakill in the County of Wexford, Ireland where the family remained ever since, and my brothers now live on the same property. My father died on the 16 of December last"
The fact Edward's family came from England has not been proven as of this writing, October 2005, and it is possible he came for Armagh in about 1665, that date would fit with all of the problems in the North and might have some indication when the Wexford Hollingsworth left Armagh and settled in Wexford. (ed. Tom Hollingsworth)
1668. John Thomas Warren
Had a automobile business in Belleville, Ontario.
1075. Nicholas James Hollingsworth #2
After Nicholas's first wife Jane died, he married a cousin living and working in his home as a maid. After marrying Mary, they imigrated to Leeds County, Ontario, where they went on to have seven children.
Mary Ann Hollingsworth Hollingsworth
According to family legend, Mary was living and employed as a maid in the Nicholas Hollingsworth household, and when Jane died, Nicholas married Mary three months later. eight children resulted from the union. Witnesses to the wedding were David I. Hollingsworth and Mary Hollingsworth.
1672. Daniel Hollingsworth
Daniel's middle name was "Hollingsworth" just like his birth name because his mother was also born a Hollingsworth and married her first cousin once removed, Nicholas.
1076. Samuel Hollingsworth
Samuel was still alive at the time of the reading of his father's will in 1858. According to Samuel's granddaughter, Samuel stated on the 1901 census that he imigrated to Canada in 1850, while Nicholas reported 1851 so she says we can figure Thomas and Alice came about that time. There are some interesting stories going around the family about a son lost at the pier and others ill upon arriving but nothing that can be found to prove the stories for sure.
1078. William Samuel Hollingsworth
Lived at Munroe until about 1853 and emigrated to Canada. As a young man he volunteered for service in the Fenian Raid and was the owner of a medal for service. He was a strong conservative in politics and a member of the Masonic Order.
Samuel was one of the old and well known residents of Picton, passed away at his home on Main Street, on Thurs. June 3, 1920 aged 79. Samuel was born in County Wexford, Ireland coming to Canada at 12 years of age and first settling in Brockville. Coming to Picton he learned his trade as a tinsmith and plumber with the late J.N. Carter.
He started in his own business in Wellington, returning to Picton about 45 years ago. Samuel was highly esteemed for his true worth of character. As a young man he volunteered for service in the Fenian Raid and was the owner of a medal for service at this time.He was a strong Conservative in politics and a member of the Masonic Order.
Two sons John and Edward died in infancy, Mollie died in 1901, Rose was drowned at Queen Charlotte Sound in 1914 and Mrs Frank Rice lost her life in the Halifax explosion. Those surviving are Dalton of Los Angelos, who was unable to attend his father's funeral and Samuel, Annie and Daisy at home. Sarah his wifehas been in failing health for some time being unable to work for the past 7-8 years. The interment in Glenwood cemetery was under Masonic auspices.
When this obit was written in the HR March 1988, none of Samuel's children were believed to be alive.
Samuel's nephew Thomas Hollingsworth and his two sisters Annie and Marguerite motored down from Toronto for the funeral returning on Monday. Miss Anna Mills of Belleville, another niece was also in attendance at the funeral.
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Tecumseh Ward,p. 20, line 30;
# SAMUEL HOLLINSWORTH, 20, no occupation, male, single, born Ireland; member of English Church.
# William Sawrence, 61, married, blacksmith, born Ireland, member of the Wesley Methodist Church.
# Ann Lawrence, 49, wife, married, same data.
# John Lawrence, 17, son, born Canada
# Martha Lawrence, 13, daughter, born Canada.This was William Samuel Hollingsworth (1841-1920) son of William and Elizabeth (Jones) Hollingsworth of Ballycanew, two of whose daughters were living in the 1960s and with whom your editor met. The elder William was apparently our Frederick's elder brother. Samuel was an apprentice to the blacksmithing trade at this time, later was a tinsmith. His son Sam and grandsons had hardware businesses at Picton.
Unknown first name at this time, she had a brother James Johnston who preceded her in death. She only lived one year after marrying