Scoil: Knockbride (2)

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1. Thomas Hall Manuscript (ar lean)

   

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   their threat into practise, the King's soldiers were heard, their drums beating and flags flying. Poor Billy was rescued and the battle of Ballinamuck was fought when the French and insurgents sympathizers were totally routed. Billy died in Ballinamuck.

   My grandfather Robert (Robin) was married to Jane Kelly, daughter of old John Kelly of Derrymore (now Merrymure). He died about 1840. Old John (Johnnie) Kelly was originally, I think, a cooper - when a good business. He had come to Derrymure I think, from Cappy near Coroneary. He was married three times. My grandmother was the daughter of his first wife. She had a brother named Robert (Bob) Kelly who was a noted person during the troubles of '94 and '98. He was very near being taken in Oliver Bond's house in Dublin, but made good his escape. He was a good while in the Rock house (my grandfather's) before he got making his escape to America where he succeeded well. He had two sons Robert and William - both became very noted in New York history. They became men of good position and learning.

   Further Extracts from Thomas Hall's M.S.S.
   Old "Jhonnie" Kelly was married three times. I know nothing of who his wives were. By the first wife he had two

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