George Frederick Meredith
M, #10526, b. 2 November 1878, d. 12 September 1947
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 2 November 1878; Queen's County, Ireland
- Death: 12 September 1947; Hudson, New York, USA
- Burial: Cedar Park Cemetery, Hudson, New York
- Note: Some time ago a family member in Ireland told me that George first married a much older woman against his family's wishes and later left her and emigrated to New York state. That woman is now known to be Elizabeth Drimmie, nee Phillips. I was also told he had two children named Margaret and Ruth, and that after his first wife died he had married again.
The Irish census of 1911 records George (33) and Elizabeth (47) living in Ballynamony, County Kildare. George was a farmer. Elizabeth's 18-year-old daughter, Millicent Drimmie, was also in the household. George and Elizabeth had been married for 3 years. Millicent was born in Kings county.
US immigration records indicate that George sailed from Queenston, Ireland on 15 June 1899 on the SS Majestic at the age of 21 years and 6 months. He intended to travel to Hudson, NY.
Census records show that George was living in New York in 1900, at which time he was 21 years old, single and worked in a woolen mill. He was said to have immigrated to the USA a year earlier. He returned to Ireland some time between 1900 and 1908 when he married Elizabeth Drimmie. He is probably the George Meredith of Athy, Ireland, age 28, single, who sailed from Queenstown, Ireland to New York, arriving 14 April 1907. He served in WWI for the British Army, enlisting in Ireland in 1917. At that time he indicated he had previously served with the "S.A. Constby. S.I.I.Y. & Irish Horse #48". His granddaughter Margaret Wolfe has several medals he was awarded. Margaret indicates George was also granted land in Burma for his military service from the British.
Ancestry.co.uk website has images of George's military records. They indicate George was born 19 September 1875, a date which is inconsistent with his age as given in the immigration and census records of 1899 and 1900. Moreover, his birth registration indicates 2 November 1878.
After the war, George returned to New York, presumably sometime after the 1920 census, but before starting his family in New York. His wife Mary Kennedy (apparently his second wife, although it it not clear if he ever divorced his first wife who lived until 1939) died in 1928 leaving four little girls, aged three and a half months to 6 years old. George was unable to care for the children and they were placed in an orphanage. A year later the two younger children were adopted and they were raised by other families.
In 1930 George Meredith aged 52 was living as a boarder in the household of Mary A. Henshaw in Stockport, Columbia County, NY. He was a carpenter working in a woolen mill and indicated he had immigrated to the USA in 1898. Also in 1930 (as of April 8) the two eldest daughters, Ruth and Margaret Meredith, were listed as "inmates" in an orphanage occupied by 43 children aged 2 to 15, 4 matrons, a superintendent and a servant. Ruth was 7 years old; Margaret was 4 yrs, 7 mos. The address of the orphanage was 400 State St., Hudson, NY. In 1940 Ruth was still in the orphanage, but Margaret was living with her father and step-mother, age 14.
Family 2: Mary Kennedy (b. 15 October 1889, d. 10 June 1928)
- Last Edited: 4 March 2015 17:54:15
Emily Esther Meredith
F, #10527, b. 10 November 1880, d. 28 August 1968
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 10 November 1880; Queen's County, Ireland
- Christening: Coolbanagher Parish, Queen's County, Ireland
- Death: 28 August 1968; County Laois, Ireland
- Burial: 30 August 1968; St Paul's Church, Mountmellick
- Note: Mother of Betty Meredith. Emily was living with her parents in Ballycullane in 1911. Death notice in The Irish Times, 29 August 1968, p. 18.
- Last Edited: 6 August 2009 01:00:00
Isabella Eveline Meredith
F, #10528, b. 1883
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 1883; Queen's County, Ireland
- Note: Birth registration indexed as Isabella Eveline, 2nd quarter of 1883 (i.e., April to June), Mountmellick District.
- Note: Walter Jackson; Weekly Irish Times, Saturday, July 23, 1910 p.24: Walter, third son of John Jackson of Roscrea to Isabella Eveline, eighth daughter of Thomas Meredith, Birtown, Athy.
- Last Edited: 14 June 2010 01:00:00
Sarah Frances Meredith
F, #10529, b. 6 May 1885, d. 19 August 1957
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 6 May 1885; Coolbanagher parish, Queen's County, Ireland
- Death: 19 August 1957; London, England
- Last Edited: 22 September 2006 01:00:00
James Armstrong Meredith
M, #10530, b. 1889, d. 1948
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 1889; Queen's County, Ireland
- Death: 1948; Ballymount, Colbinstown, County Kildare
- Burial: 15 September 1948; Athy parish
- Note: Birth registration, 2nd quarter of 1889 (i.e., April to June), Mountmellick District. James was living with his parents in 1911. He was a farmer and still a resident of Ballycullane, Athy parish at the time of his marriage. Land records reveal that he took over title to block 3 of Ballycullane from Rebecca in 1920.
- Note: Mary Elizabeth Bates; Witnesses were Samuel V. Shaw, John Bates and Charlotte E. Bates.
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Joseph Deverell
M, #10531, b. 10 October 1866, d. 3 July 1936
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 10 October 1866; Ireland
- Death: 3 July 1936; Ireland
- Note: Joseph was listed as a farmer and Justice of the Peace in 1941 when his daughter married.
- Last Edited: 4 December 2004 00:00:00
Harriett Elizabeth (Betty) Deverell
F, #10532, b. 6 April 1920, d. 4 April 2008
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 6 April 1920; Derrylough, County Laois, Ireland
- Death: 4 April 2008; Tullamore, Ireland
- Burial: 6 April 2008; Friends Cemetery, Rosenallis, County Laois
- Note: After her husband's death Betty moved to Mountmellick. Her last years were spent at Derrylough with her son and daughter-in-law.
The death has occurred of Betty MEREDITH, (née Deverell) of Derrylough, Rosenallis, Laois:
Late of Beechcroft, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Removal from her residence in Derrylough this Saturday evening at 7.30pm, arriving at St. Brigid's Church, Rosenallis, at 8pm. Funeral service tomorrow, Sunday, at 3pm, followed by burial in the Friends Burial Grounds, Rosenallis. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Date published: Saturday, April 05, 2008 (found at www.rip.ie - publication not identified)
Date of death: Friday, April 04, 2008
- Note: Harold Deverell Meredith; Witnesses: Ruth Eleanor Switzer and Eric William Meredith
Leinster Express – Saturday, 14 June 1941
MARRIAGE OF MR H.D. MEREDITH AND MISS B. DEVERELL
The wedding took place on Wednesday at Rosenallis Church of Mr Harold D. Meredith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meredith, Corbally, Athy, Co. Kildare, and Miss Harriett Elizabeth (Betty) Deverell, only child of the late Joseph Deverell, and of Mrs Deverell, Derrylough, Rosenallis, Leix.
The service was conducted by Rev. Canon G. J. Wilson, M.A. who was assisted by the Rev W. F. Betison, M.A.
The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Henry Deverell, was attended by Miss Ruth Switzer and Miss Joan Burns. Mr Eric Meredith acted as best man.
A reception was held afterwards by the bride’s mother at Derrylough. Later in the evening Mr and Mrs H. D. Meredith left for the West of Ireland.
- Last Edited: 26 July 2010 01:00:00
Harold Deverell Meredith
M, #10533, b. 2 January 1914, d. 5 April 1990
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 2 January 1914; Corbally, Ireland
- Death: 5 April 1990; Derrylough, County Laois
- Note: Harold was a resident of Corbally, County Laois, at the time of his marriage.
- Note: Harriett Elizabeth (Betty) Deverell; Witnesses: Ruth Eleanor Switzer and Eric William Meredith
Leinster Express – Saturday, 14 June 1941
MARRIAGE OF MR H.D. MEREDITH AND MISS B. DEVERELL
The wedding took place on Wednesday at Rosenallis Church of Mr Harold D. Meredith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meredith, Corbally, Athy, Co. Kildare, and Miss Harriett Elizabeth (Betty) Deverell, only child of the late Joseph Deverell, and of Mrs Deverell, Derrylough, Rosenallis, Leix.
The service was conducted by Rev. Canon G. J. Wilson, M.A. who was assisted by the Rev W. F. Betison, M.A.
The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Henry Deverell, was attended by Miss Ruth Switzer and Miss Joan Burns. Mr Eric Meredith acted as best man.
A reception was held afterwards by the bride’s mother at Derrylough. Later in the evening Mr and Mrs H. D. Meredith left for the West of Ireland.
- Last Edited: 21 September 2006 01:00:00
Henry Meredith
M, #10534, b. 1 September 1837, d. 26 March 1928
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 1 September 1837; Queen's County, Ireland
- Christening: 17 September 1837; Stradbally, Queen's county
- Death: 26 March 1928; Ireland
- Burial: Stradbally, Queen's county
- Note: Henry's wife came from a methodist family, and Henry became methodist after they married (B. Meredith). Baptism records for children not found. 1901 census shows Robert and "Bessie" living with their parents in Ballylinan.
Died 26 March 1928 Corbally, widower aged 91, farmer, informant Robert Meredith of Corbally, son (Ireland BMD).
- Note: Elizabeth Metcalfe; Married under the authority of a Special License; witnesses were Jonathan Luttrell and Emily Metcalfe. The marriage was registered in Rathdown Registration District, county Dublin.
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Robert Samuel Meredith
M, #10535, b. 21 March 1875, d. 3 July 1966
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 21 March 1875; Ballyduff, Queen's County, Ireland
- Christening: 27 May 1875; Stradbally, Queen's county
- Death: 3 July 1966; County Laois, Ireland
- Burial: 5 July 1966; Dysart Enos Cemetery, Stradbally, County Laois
- Note: Birth registration is for Samuel Robert, but family records reverse these names. Robert was a farmer in Corbally. He lived at Corbally, Ballylinan when he died at age 91.
- Note: Adelaide Deverell; Record at : Witnesses William H. Meredith and William Deverell
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William Henry Meredith
M, #10536, b. 3 February 1881
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 3 February 1881; Ballyduff, Queen's county, Ireland
- Christening: 12 May 1881; Maryborough Methodist Church, Queen's county
- Note: Ireland BMD: William Henry b. 3 Feb 1881 Ballyduff s/o Henry Meredith of Ballyduff, farmer, and Elizabeth Meredith formerly Metcalf. At the time of his marriage he lived at 4 Foxhall Terrace, Ranelagh and was a Commercial Traveller. In 1901 William was Methodist and a "Draper's Assistant" living on Wicklow Street, Dublin. In 1911 it appears to say he was a Commercial Traveller for the Drapery Trade. He and his wife lived at 22 Kenilworth Park in Dublin. They had been married less than a year. Their religion was stated as "Prespyterian" and there was a female servant in the household.
- Note: Kathleen Louisa Dunckley; Witnesses were Joseph William Coby and Jessie Smith.
- Last Edited: 1 February 2012 00:00:00
Hugh E. Empey
M, #10537, b. 13 November 1881
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 13 November 1881; Hastings County, Ontario
- Last Edited: 26 June 2005 01:00:00
Adelaide Deverell
F, #10539, b. about 1873, d. 26 June 1948
Parents
Biography
- Birth: About 1873; Ireland
- Death: 26 June 1948; Ireland
- Burial: Dysart Enos Cemetery, Stradbally, County Laois
- Note: Marriage records says Adelaide was from Railway Station, Tralee.
Cemetery record: "In loving memory of, Adelaide, dearly loved wife of, Robert Meredith died, 26th June 1948 aged 76 years, also the above, Robert Meredith, died, 3rd June 1966 aged, 91 years" extracted by Jack McDonald and available online at: Death registered 3rd qtr, 1948, Tullamore district, age 75.
- Note: Robert Samuel Meredith; Record at : Witnesses William H. Meredith and William Deverell
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Robert Deverell
M, #10540
Biography
- Last Edited: 9 March 2003 00:00:00
Charlotte Wilkinson
F, #10541, b. 1833
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 1833; Queen's County, Ireland
- Last Edited: 4 December 2004 00:00:00
Harriett Annie Wilkinson
F, #10542, b. 18 June 1870
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 18 June 1870; Stradbally, Queen's county, Ireland
- Last Edited: 2 September 2010 01:00:00
Mary Anne
F, #10543, b. 1807
Biography
- Note: Possibly the Mary Anne Wilkinson whose death was registered 1st qtr 1887, age 82, Mountmellick District?
- Last Edited: 13 December 2009 00:00:00
James Thorburn
M, #10544
- Last Edited: 21 August 2004 01:00:00
James Wilkinson
M, #10545, b. before 1770
Parents
Biography
- Birth: Before 1770; Ireland
- Note: Lived in "Cappakill" in 1812; probably the James who is named in the Tithes Applotment, 1826, of "Cappakeel." Cappakeel is in Coolbanagher parish.
- Last Edited: 18 May 2010 01:00:00
Anne Frances ("Fannie") Jarvis
F, #10546, b. 4 May 1830, d. 28 September 1919
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 4 May 1830; Upper Canada
- Death: 28 September 1919; Ottawa, Ontario
- Note: Fannie is listed in Toronto census in 1901, and also listed as "Anne" in same household as son Colborne, in Ottawa. Death reg'n #10952, 1919.
- Last Edited: 27 February 2005 00:00:00
Robert Henry Meredith
M, #10547, b. about 1910, d. August 2002
Parents
Biography
- Birth: About 1910; Ireland
- Death: August 2002; Beechgrove, Stradbally, County Laios
- Burial: 27 August 2002; Ballintubbert cemetery, County Laois
- Note: Birth registration for Robert Henry Meredith, 1st qtr 1911, Athy reg'n district, probably this man. Obit in Irish Times, 26 Aug 2002 indicates he was in his 92nd year; survivors included wife Betty.
- Note: Anne Helenor Napier; Marriage reg'd 2nd qtr 1941 Birr District
- Last Edited: 18 August 2009 01:00:00
Elsie Evelyn Meredith
F, #10548, b. 15 March 1912, d. 7 July 1998
Parents
Biography
- Birth: 15 March 1912; Corbally, Queen's county, Ireland
- Death: 7 July 1998; Annageharvey
- Burial: St Mary's Church of Ireland, Geashill, County Offaly
- Note: Irish birth registration; died at age 86 at "Annageharvey"
- Note: Samuel Deverell; Marriage notice in Irish Times Pictorial, 24 February 1945, p. 11. Married by Rev. W. R. A. Bond, cousin of the bride and Rector of Santry and Glasnevin.
- Last Edited: 8 August 2009 01:00:00
Eric William Meredith
M, #10549, b. about 1919, d. 11 April 1976
Parents
Biography
- Birth: About 1919; Ireland
- Death: 11 April 1976; Ballylinan, Athy, Ireland
- Burial: 13 April 1976; Dysart Enos Cemetery, Stradbally, County Laois
- Note: Burial record extracted by Jack McDonald and available online at:
- Last Edited: 3 August 2009 01:00:00
George Wilkinson
M, #10550, b. 1831
Parents
Biography
- Christening: 13 March 1831; Coolbanagher parish church, Queen's county
- Marriage: 11 February 1858; Anne Luttrell; Coolbanagher Parish, Queen's county, Ireland
- Note: Unable to find a death registration for a George born abt 1831; baptised Coolbanagher
- Last Edited: 26 June 2010 01:00:00