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  Denis Treacy of Glenkeen Co. Tipperary

 

 

FAMILY HISTORY

 

1. William Treacy (1745 Glenbreedy, Tipperary - 08 Dec 1797) married Honoria Tals Ryan (1738 Glenbreedy, Tipperary - 20 Nov 1826) 1779 Glenbreedy, Tipperary

1.1 Denis Treacy (1780 Glenbreedy, Tipperary – 1826 Fuerty [Roscommon] married Margaret Ryan (abt 1782 Borrisoleigh, Tipperary - ) 1812 Borrisoleigh, Tipperary

1.1.1 Patrick Treacy (Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary - 12 Jan 1869 Daylesford, Victoria, Australia) married

1st Catherine Kenny 10 February 1834 (LDS)

1.1.1.1 Denis (b. 20 November 1834 d. 1 October 1912) married Margaret Ryan (1841-1919) 16 Jul 1859 Melbourne Victoria (LDS)

1.1.1.1.1 Honora Treacy (1861–1939) m. John Ryan (1848–1920) 1883 Victoria, Australia

1.1.1.1.2 Patrick William Treacy (1862–1941) m. Sarah Anne Cooney (1862–1915) 13 June 1895 Orbost, Victoria, Australia

1.1.1.1.3 Catherine Treacy (1864–1943) m. Thomas Dillon (1844–1922) 28 November 1888 Benalla, Victoria, Australia

1.1.1.1.4 Michael Patrick Treacy (1867–1923) m. Anna Hammond (1868–1908) 1893 Victoria, Australia

1.1.1.1.5 Annie M. Treacy (1869–) m. Bowen

1.1.1.1.6 Martin Treacy (1872–1904)

1.1.1.1.7 John Treacy (1874–)

1.1.1.1.8 Mary Treacy (1876–1876)

1.1.1.1.9 Denis Treacy (1877–1946) m. Honora Nielsen (1885–1981) 1918

1.1.1.2 Johanna (b. 3 October 1836 Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary d. 15 November 1912 Tocumwal, New South Wales, Australia) married James Austin (b. 1825 Tipperary d. 8 October 1913 Tocumwal, New South Wales, Australia) 21 Apr 1855 Castlemaine Victoria Australia

1.1.1.3 Martin Treacy (b. 14 Nov 1838 Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary d. 24 October 1916 Eganstown, Victoria, Australia) m. Honora Bourke (b. 13 Dec 1839 Ballycahill, County Tipperary d. 30 Jun 1907 Eganstown, Victoria, Australia) married 3 Feb 1864 Dalesford, Victoria, Australia

1.1.1.3.1 Patrick Treacy (1864–1873)

1.1.1.3.2 Mary Agnes Treacy (1866–1941)

1.1.1.3.3 Catherine Treacy (1868–)

1.1.1.3.4 Norah Treacy (1870–1932)

1.1.1.3.5 Margaret Mary Treacy (1871–1954) m. Thomas James 1895 Victoria, Australia

1.1.1.3.6 Andrew Treacy (1873–1874)

1.1.1.3.7 Johanna Treacy (1874–1912)

1.1.1.3.8 Bridget Theresa Treacy (1878–1959) m. Christopher Joseph Richards (1886–1941) 25 September 1912 Daylesford, Victoria, Australia

1.1.1.3.9 Patrick Martin Treacy (1879–1920)

1.1.1.3.10 Ellen Veronica Treacy (1882–1949)

1.1.1.3.11 John Michael Treacy (1885–1920)

1.1.1.4 Patrick b. 3 March 1841 d. 23 February 1904 (LDS)

1.1.1.5 Michael b. 17 September 1843 (LDS)

2nd Ann Ryan (about 1830 Tipperary - 9 April 1914 Musk Vale, Victoria, Australia) 7 Jan 1853

1.1.1.6 Mary Treacy (1854 Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary - 1 September 1854 At Sea)

1.1.1.7 William Treacy (29 August 1856 Stony Creek, Victoria, Australia - 23 Mar 1920 Musk Vale, Victoria, Australia)

1.1.1.8 John Joseph Treacy (14 July 1857 Stony Creek, Victoria, Australia - 27 January 1939 Echuca, Victoria, Australia) married Helen Christina Carlstrom (1861 Wombat Flats, Victoria, Australia – 1943 Echuca, Victoria, Australia) 24 Apr 1879 Daylesford Victoria Australia

1.1.1.9 James Treacy (4 dec 1859 Musk Vale, Victoria, Australia - 1 April 1920 Musk Vale, Victoria, Australia)

1.1.1.10 Thomas Treacy (1861 Musk Vale, Victoria, Australia - Death: 24 February 1898 Rushworth, Victoria, Australia)

1.1.1.11 Matthew Treacy (10 November 1864 Musk Vale, Victoria, Australia - 9 November 1883 Daylesford, Victoria, Australia)

1.1.1.12 Mary Anne Treacy (28 October 1868 Musk Vale, Victoria, Australia - 9 March 1950 Musk Vale, Victoria, Australia)

1.1.2 Honor b. 1814 or 1816 Borrisoleigh d. 1869 Victoria Australia (LDS)

1.1.3 Michael Treacy (b. 1818 Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary d. 1876 County Tipperary) m. Johanna Costello (1828–1874) married 16 Feb 1851 Drom, Co Tipperary

1.1.3.1 Denis Treacy (b. about 26 January 1852 Knockshearoon -) m. Honora Ryan (1853-) 20 January 1878 Co. Tipperary (LDS)

1.1.3.1.1 Johanna Treacy b. 5 December 1878 Borrisoleigh District (LDS)

1.1.3.1.2 Michael Treacy b. abt 16 November 1880 Borrisoleigh (LDS)

1.1.3.1.3 Mary Treacy b. abt 23 May 1882 Borrisoleigh (LDS)

1.1.3.1.4 John Treacy (b. abt 25 January 1883 Borrisoleigh -) (LDS) m. Mary Kate Somers (-1970)

1.1.3.1.4.1 Mary Treacy (1916-2008)

1.1.3.1.5 Denis Treacy b. abt 5 June 1885 Borrisoleigh District (LDS)

1.1.3.1.6 Catherine Treacy (b. abt 19 May 1889 Borrisoleigh d. before 1994) (LDS)

1.1.3.1.7 Honora Treacy (b. abt 1 May 1890 Borrisoleigh District d. before 1994) (LDS)

1.1.3.1.8 Margaret Treacy (b. 3 August 1893 Borrisoleigh d. before 1994) (LDS)

1.1.3.1.9 Patrick Treacy (b. abt 26 September 1894 Borrisoleigh d. before 1994) (LDS)

1.1.3.2. Francis Treacy (b. about 17 June 1853 Knockshearoon - ) (LDS)

1.1.3.3 Mary Treacy (b. abt 22 June 1854 Knockshearoon - ) (LDS)

1.1.3.4. Patrick Treacy (b. about 1 November 1855 Knockshearoon - ) (LDS)

1.1.3.5 Margaret Treacy (b. about 20 December 1856 Knockshearoon -) (LDS)

1.1.3.5 Bridget Treacy (1858–1934) m. Patrick Ryan (1855-1939) 3 Jul 1880 Queensland Australia

11 Children

1.1.3.6 Honoria Treacy (1859-)

1.1.3.7 Catherine Treacy (1861–)

1.1.3.8 Francis Treacy b. about 4 October 1862 Knockshearoon (LDS)

1.1.3.9 Johanna Treacy (b. about 19 January 1864 Knockshearoon) (LDS) m. William Kenna (1842-) 9 Feb 1882 An Balie Beag, Co. Tipperary

9 Children

1.1.3.10 Martin Treacy b. about 24 May 1865 Knockshearoon (LDS)

1.1.3.11 Michael Treacy b. 23 October 1866 Borrisoleigh or Knockshearoon (LDS)

1.1.3.12 Catherine Treacy b. abt 6 February 1868 Knockshearoon (LDS)

1.1.3.13 Winifred Treacy (b. about 20 December 1868 Knockshearoon d. 1869) (LDS)

1.1.3.14 John Treacy (b. 26 December 1869 Knockshearoon – 1952) m. Catherine Mary Hayes (1879-1919) 20 May 1908 Queensland Australia

1.1.3.14.1 Michael Treacy (1909-)

1.1.3.14.2 Francis Treacy (1912-1954) m. Mabel McCormack (1917-1996) 2 Dec 1939 Brisbane Queensland Australia

2 Children

1.1.3.14.3 Mary Treacy (1914-) m. Clarence Robert Watson Boyle (1920-1964) 1940 Ipwich Queensland Austria

1.1.3.14.4 Johanna Treacy (1916-)

1.1.3.14.5 John Treacy (1919-)

1.1.3.15 Gracy Treacy (1871–)

1.1.3.16 Mary Treacy (1871–)

1.1.3.17 Nora Tracey

1.1.4 Denis Treacy (b. 1821 Borrisoleigh d. 1823 Borrisoleigh) (LDS)

1.1.5 Denis Treacy (b. 1823 Borrisoleigh d. 16 February 1860 Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia)

1.1.6 Mary Treacy (b. 18 August 1826 Borrisoleigh d. 26 January 1910 Gordon, Victoria, Australia) m. Philip Fahey (b. 1819 County Galway d. 1863 Ballarat, Victoria, Australia) 22 Jan 1851 Borrisoleigh

1.1.6.1 Patrick Fahey (b, 1857 Ireland d. 23 June 1921 Gordon, Victoria, Australia)

 

Family Trees

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Denis Treacy

I have a Denis Treacy born 1780 in Glenbreedy, Tipperary. There are also several others named Denis that follow after him.

Lesley Anderson/nee Tracey, Australia LAnderson9725 22 Aug 2001

My Treacys originated in Borrisoleigh, Tipperary. My GG Grandfather, Patrick, came to Australia in 1853/4/5, with his second wife Ann Ryan and the children from his first marriage to Cath Kenney. They settled around the Daylesford area of Victoria, Australia. Would love to hear from anyone with connections.
Lesley Anderson (nee Tracey)
http://www.voy.com/104782/ Lesley Anderson

 

 

Church Records

 

1.1 Denis/Denys Treacy, farmer, & Margarete/Peggy Ryan

Honor Treacey b. 10? Mar 1816 of Grange [Grangelough OR Grangeroe Glenkeen] Sp. Jerry Kenney & Mary Kenney?. Borrisoleigh Parish

Michael Tracy b. 30 Aug 1818 of Glanbrida [Glenbreedy Glenkeen] Sp. Peggy Ryan & Martin Ryan. Borrisoleigh Parish

Denis Tracey b. 29 May 1821 of Glanbrida Sp. Patrick Kennedy & Letty Tracey. Borrisoleigh Parish

Denis Tracey b. 4 Feb 1823 of Glanbride Sp. John Ryan & Mary Kennedy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Mary Tracey b. 18 Aug 1826 of Glanbrida Sp. Paddy & Mary Kennedy. Borrisoleigh Parish

 

Margaret Tracy died 1867, Thurles PLU, aged 84, b. 1783, died 4 May 1867 Glanbreeda [Glenbreedy Glenkeen]

 

1.1.1

1st Marriage

Patk Tracy married Catharine Kenny of Glananogue [Glennanoge Glenkeen] 10 Feb 1834 Wit: Judy Ryan & Mary Kenny. Borrisoleigh Parish

Patt Tracy & Cath Kenny

Denis Tracy b. 20 Nov 1834 of Glanangur Sp. William Tracy & Mary Kenny. Borrisoleigh Parish

Judy Tracy b. 3 Oct 1836 of Glananogue Sp. Denis Tracy & Mary Tracy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Martin Tracy b. 14 Nov 1838 of Glananogue Sp. Martin Tracy & Margt Tracy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Patrick Tracy b. 3 Mar 1841 of Glananogue Sp. Mickl Tracy & Honoria Tracy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Michael Tracy b. 17 Sep 1843 of Glananogue Sp. Martin Tracy & Mary Ryan. Borrisoleigh Parish

Margt Tracy b. 5 Sep 1847 of Glananogue Sp. John Kenny & Margt Kennedy. Borrisoleigh Parish

 

2nd Marriage

Patk Treacy married Anne Ryan of Gurteenabavna [Gorteennabarna Glenkeen] 7 Feb 1853 Wit: John Kennedy & Johanna Morissy?. Borrisoleigh Parish

Patk Treacy & Anne Ryan

Mary Treacy b. 5 Mar 1854 of Glananogue [Glennanoge Glenkeen] Sp. Matt Treacy & Mary Ryan. Borrisoleigh Parish

 

1.1.3 Michael Tracey married Johanna Costello of Clonbeg [Clon Beg Inch] 16 Feb 1851 Wit: Martin Ryan & Johanna Costello. Drom and Inch Parish

Michael/Mick Tracy & Joanna/Judy/Johanna Costello/Costelo

Denis Treacy b. 26 Jan 1852 of Knocksheroon [Knockshearoon Glenkeen] Sp. Denis Treacy & Catharine Costello. Borrisoleigh Parish

Francis Treacy b. 17 Jun 1853 of Knocksheroon Sp. John Costello & Bessy Stapleton. Borrisoleigh Parish

Mary Treacy b. 22 Jun 1854 of Knocksheroon Sp. Martin Treacy & Bridget Costello. Borrisoleigh Parish

Patrick Treacy b. 1 Nov 1855 of Knocksheroon Sp. Martin Costello & Honoria Fahy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Margaret Treacy b. 20 Dec 1856 of Knocksheroon Sp. John Fahy & Margaret Costello. Borrisoleigh Parish

Bridget Treacy b. 29 Mar 1858 of Knocksheroon Sp. Patk Ryan & Margt Costello. Borrisoleigh Parish

Honoria Tracy b. 1 Sep 1859 of Knocksheroon Sp. Mickl Costello & Mary Fahy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Catherine Tracy b. 6 Feb 1861 of Knocksheroon Sp. Denis Treacy & Winifred Costello. Borrisoleigh Parish

Francis Treacy b. 4 Oct 1862 of Knocksheroon Sp. John Ryan & Margaret? Fahy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Johanna Tracy b. 19 Jan 1864 of Knocksheroon Sp. Mathew Tracy & Margaret Treacy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Martin Treacy b. 24 May 1865 of Knocksheroon Sp. John Ryan & Joanna Fahy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Michael Treacy b. 23 Oct 1866 of Knocksheroon Sp. Michael Treacy & Margaret Fahy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Catherine Treacy b. 6 Feb 1868 of Knocksheroon Sp. Anthony Dwyer & Honoria Fahy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Winefride Treacy b. 30 Dec 1868 of Knocksheroon Sp. James Shea & Catherine Fahy. Borrisoleigh Parish

John Tracy b. 26 Dec 1869 of Knocksheeroon Sp. John Ryan & Joanna Dwer?. Borrisoleigh Parish (Note: Ipse anno 1908 die 20 Mensis Maii matrinomium contravil cum Catharina Hayes in ecclisian apud Laidly Queensland [20 May 1908])

Ml/Michael Tracy/Treacy, farmer, & Johanna Costello

Johanna Tracy b. 16 Jan 1864 of Knocksharm [Knockshearoon Glenkeen]. Michael Tracy, father, Knocksram [Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

Martin Treacy b. 23 May 1865 of Knocksharone. Michael Treacy, father, Knocksharone [Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

Michael Tracy b. 23 Oct 1866 of Knocksharone? Michael Tracy, father, Ruschsharon [Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

Catherine Tracy b. 5 Feb 1868 of Knockshann. Michael Tracy, father, Knockshann [Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

John Tracy b. 25 Dec 1869 Knocksharoon. Michael Tracy, father, Knocksharoon [Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

FEMALE [Tracy] Treacy b. 2 Nov 1871 Kocksharoon. Michael Treacy, father, Knocksharoon [Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

 

Catherine Tracy died 1865, Thurles PLU, Aged 4, b. 1861, died 29 Apr 1865 Knocksharoon [Knockshearoon Glenkeen - Borrisoleigh RC], Thurles, Tipperary

 

Catherine Tracey/Tracy died 1868, Thurles PLU, Aged 0, b. 1868, died 13 May 1868 Knocksharom [Knockshearoon Glenkeen]

 

Winifred Tracey died 1869, Thurles PLU, Aged 0, b. 1869, died 2 Jan 1869 Knocksherom [Knockshearoon Glenkeen], relative Michl Tracey [d. of Mich & Johanna Costello]

 

FEMALE Treacey, died 1871, Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU, aged 0 years gurnied? Birth a few? minutes, b. 1871, spinster, farmers child, died 2 Nov 1871 Knocksharoon [Knockshearoon Glenkeen – Borrisoleigh RC], Michael Treacy, occupier, Knocksharoon

 

Johanna Treacy, died 1874 Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU, aged 46 years, b. 1828, married, farmers wife, died 27 Jun 1874 Knocksharoon [Knockshearoon Glenkeen] [Borrisoleigh RC], Michael Tracey, present at death, knocsharoon

 

Michael Tracey died 1876, Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU, aged 60 years, b. 1816, died 27 Aug 1876 Knockshearoon [Glenkeen – Borrisoleigh RC], widower, farmer, Denis Tracy, present at death, Denis T, Knocksharoon

 

Margaret Treacy, died 1877, Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU, aged 20 years, b. 1857, died 12 Jan 1877 Knocksharoon [Knockshearoon Glenkeen – Borrisoleigh RC], spinster, farmer’s daughter, Denis Treacy, present at death, Knocksharoon

 

Denis Treacy married Honoria Ryan of Knockshearoon [Knockshearoon Glenkeen] 20 Jan 1878 Wit: Denis Shea & Kate Gavin. Borrisoleigh Parish

Denis Tracy, full age, bachelor, farmer, lives Knocksharoon, (s. of Michl Tracy, farmer) married Hanora Ryan, full age, spinster, farmer, lives Mounkenane  [Moankeenane Glenkeen], (d. of John Ryan, farmer) 20 January 1878 RC Chapel Borrisoleigh Wit: Denis Shea & Kate Gavin [Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

Denis Treacy & Honoria Ryan

Joanna Treacy b. 5 Dec 1878 of Knocksheeroon Sp. Francis Treacy & Margaret Carty. Borrisoleigh Parish (Note: Ipso annon 1910 die 28 mensis Aprilis matrimonium contranit cum married Michael Walsh in ecclisia apud Borrisoleigh P.W. Ryan PP [28 Apr 1910])

Michael Treacy b. 16 Nov 1880 of Knocksheroon Sp. Mathew Treacy & Joanna Treacy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Denis Tracey, farmer, & Hanora Ryan

Johanna Tracey b. 4 Dec 1878 Knocksharoon [Knockshearoon Glenkeen] Denis Treacy, father, Knocksharoon [Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

Denis Treacy, labourer, & Hanora Ryan

Francis Treacy b. 18 May 1887 Derrybawn [Derrybane Ballymackey]. Denis Treacy, his mark, father, Derrybawn [Toomevara Nenagh PLU]

 

1901 Census

Mary Anne Treacy, 18, F, 5 Glenkeen, Glenkeen, Tipperary, General Servant Domestic, Roman Catholic, Servant, Not Married, Co Tipperary

 

Denis Treacy, 50, M, 1 Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Farmer, Roman Catholic, Head of Family, Married, Co Tipperary

Norah Treacy, 50, F, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary, House Keeper, Roman Catholic, Wife, Married, Co Tipperary

Michael Treacy, 19, M, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Labourer on Farm, Roman Catholic, Son, Not Married, Co Tipperary

Kate Treacy, 12, F, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Scholar, Roman Catholic, Daughter, Not Married, Co Tipperary

Norah Treacy, 11, F, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Scholar, Roman Catholic, Daughter, Not Married, Co Tipperary

Maggie Treacy, 9, F, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Scholar, Roman Catholic, Daughter, Not Married, Co Tipperary

Patrick Treacy, 8, M, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Scholar, Roman Catholic, Son, Not Married, Co Tipperary

 

Johana Trecy, 22, F, 1 Rosnamulteeny, Glenkeen, Tipperary, General Servant Domestic, Roman Catholic, Servant, Not Married, Co Tipperary

 

Ellis Island

Frank Treacy, Borrisoleigh (Tipperary) Ireland, 1911, 23 years, single, Father Denis Treacy, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary. Cousin Martin Costello, 402 East 146 St New York. 5’10”, fair complexion, fair hair, brown eyes. b. Borrisoleigh Ireland. [Frank Treacy 23, Mary A Treacy 24, Hanona Treacy 26]

Mary A. Treacy, Borrisoleigh Tipperary? Ireland, 1911, 24 years, single, sister, Father Denis Treacy, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary. Cousin Martin Costello, 402 East 146 St New York. 5’10”, fair complexion, fair hair, brown eyes. b. Borrisoleigh Ireland. [Frank Treacy 23, Mary A Treacy 24, Hanona Treacy 26]

Hanona Treacy, Borrisoleigh (Tipperary) Ireland, 1911, 26 years, single, Father Denis Treacy, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary. Cousin Martin Costello, 402 East 146 St New York. 5’6”, fair complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. b. Borrisoleigh Ireland. [Frank Treacy 23, Mary A Treacy 24, Hanona Treacy 26]

 

1911 Census

Denis Treacy, 60, M, 1 Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary (farmer)

Nora Treacy, 62, F, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary (married 32 years, 10 child)

Michael Treacy, 24, M, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary

Patrick Treacy, 17, M, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary

Maggie Treacy, 18, F, Knockshearoon, Glenkeen, Tipperary

 

1.1.6 Mary Treacy married Philip Fahy 22 Jan 1851 of Glanbrudan [Glenbreedy Glenkeen] Wit: Michl Ryan & Anne Ryan. Borrisoleigh Parish

 

Martin Tracy married Mary Ryan of Knockahorrea [Knockanora Glenkeen] 30 Jan 1845 Wit: Philip Fahy & Margt Ryan. Borrisoleigh Parish

Martin Treacy & Mary Ryan

Margaret Treacy b. 10 Jun 1846 of Fantane [Glenkeen] Sp. Denis Treacy & Catharine Costello. Borrisoleigh Parish

Catharine Treacy b. 8 Jun 1848 of Fantane Sp. Michl Ryan & Margt Treacy. Borrisoleigh Parish

Denis Treacy b. 8 Sep 1850 of Fantane Sp. Michl Treacy & Judy Ryan. Borrisoleigh Parish

Michael Treacy b. 5 May 1854 of Fantane Sp. Patk Treacy & Margt Ryan. Borrisoleigh Parish

 

1901 Census

Denis Treacy, 48, M, 1 Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Farmer, Roman Catholic, Head of Family, Not Married, Co Tipperary

Michael Treacy, 46, M, Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Farmer, Roman Catholic, Brother, Not Married, Co Tipperary

Margaret Treacy, 50, F, Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Farmers Sister, Roman Catholic, Sister, Not Married, Co Tipperary

Mary Treacy, 44, F, Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary, Domestic Servant, Roman Catholic, Servant, Not Married, Co Tipperary

 

Denis Treacy, full age, bachelor, farmer, lives Knockane [Templedowney], (s. of Martin Treacy, deceased, farmer) married Johanna Finn, full age, spinster, farmer’s daughter, lives Fantane [Glenkeen] Borrisoleigh, (d. of William Finn, deceased, farmer) 11 Feb 1903 RC Chapel Toomevara Wit: E. Finn & J. Houlihan [Toomevara Nenagh PLU]

Denis Treacy, farmer, & Johanna Finn

Martin Treacy b. 18 Oct 1905 Fantane [Glenkeen] Borrisoleigh? RC Denis Treacy, father, Fantane [1905 Borrisoleigh Thurles PLU]

 

1911 Census

Denis Treacy, 60, M, 6 Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary (farmer)

Johana Treacy, 40, F, Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary (married 8 years, 2 child)

Martin Treacy, 5, M, Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary

Kathleen Treacy, 4, F, Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary

John Treacy, 26, M, Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary (servant, farm, single)

Margarett Treacy, 13, F, Fantane North, Glenkeen, Tipperary (visitor)

 

 

 

Treacy Family Gathering

 

On 5th July 2008 a reunion of three generations of the Treacy Clan (descendants of Martin and Nora, Fantane) was hosted by Willie and Geraldine in the ancestral home. A tented village was set up in the 'hurling field' to cater for all 122 people. Father Liam Everard P.P. opened the event by celebrating Mass.

 

A pig cooked on a 'spit' was quickly demolished as were several barbecued burgers and sausages. A chocolate fountain was greeted with delight by those with a sweet tooth.

Then came the sporting events (reminiscent of times past) - egg 'n spoon, sack races etc. The highlight was the over seventies race.

 

As darkness fell an oak tree was planted and and a plaque was laid to mark the event. Then it was on to the musical entertainment provided 'in house' and which continued to the small hours. Tunes were played, songs were sung and sets were danced. A once in a lifetime reunion. Buνochas le Dia.

 

Treacy family Borrisoleigh1

The Clan and Friends

Treacy family Borrisoleigh2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Family

Gerard, Michael, Denis, Willie, Martin, Seamus and Pat

Mary, Anne, Nora, Teresa, Eileen, Josie and Peggy

 

http://www.borrisoleigh.ie/news_item.php?id=113

 

 

 

Denis Treasy married Mary Hogan of Fautam [Fantane Glenkeen] 12 Feb 1852 Wit: Michl Ryan & Mary Lambe?. Borrisoleigh Parish

Denis Treacy & Mary Hogan

Margaret Treacy b. 19 Apr 1853 of Glanbruda [Glenbreedy Glenkeen] Sp. Michl Treacy & Mary Lanihan. Borrisoleigh Parish

Denis Treacy b. 7 May 1855 of Glanbruda Sp. Patt Treacy & Judy Kennedy. Borrisoleigh Parish

 

 

 

 

 

REFERENCES

 

Tithe Records

Simon Treacy, Gurthelough [Gortalough], Glenkeen, Tipperary, 1832

Dennis Treacy [(bogf?)], Curraghbaha [Currabaha], Glenkeen, Tipperary, 1832

Dennis Tracy, Drumtarsna [Glenbreedy], Glenkeen, Tipperary, 1832

James Treacy, Upper Garrangrena, Glenkeen, Tipperary, 1832

John Treacy, Summerhill, Glenkeen, Tipperary, 1832

 

Saturday 19 May 1837 Tipperary Free Press

Grand Jury to the spring and summer Assizes to deal with road construction
Borrisoleigh to Johnstown - between 3 roads at Ml Kelly's, Gurtreigh, and 3 roads at Ml Tracey's, Graiguefrehane, 372 perches.

 

28 July 1838 Nenagh Guardian

Denis Tracey's cabin, near Borrisoleigh was smashed with stones, and the doors, windows, and gate smashed to pieces-inmates escaped.

 

30 June 1846 Borrisoleigh Electoral Dist

Biddy Treacy, immediate lessor, Knockbrack

Denis Tracey, Grange or Currabaha

Denis Tracey, Knockshearoon

Denis Treacy, Fantane or Grange

Denis Treacy, Glenbreedy

Denis Treacy, immediate lessor, Moankeenane

Matt Trassey, immediate lessor, Burrisoleigh

Patt Treacy, Gurthlough

Simeon Treacy, Gurthlough

Thos. Treacy, immediate lessor, Upper Garrangrena

Wm. Treasy (Tracy), immediate lessor, Rathmoyne

 

1850-51 Griffiths Valuation North Tipperary

Denis Tracy Currabaha Glenkeen Tipperary

Denis Tracy Glenbreedy Glenkeen Tipperary

Denis Tracy Grangelough Glenkeen Tipperary

Denis Tracy Knockshearoon Glenkeen Tipperary

John Tracy Knockbrack Glenkeen Tipperary

Martin Tracy Grangelough Glenkeen Tipperary

Matthew Tracy Chapel Street Glenkeen Tipperary

Martin Tracy Fantane North Glenkeen Tipperary

Patrick Tracy Glenkeen Glenkeen Tipperary

Patrick Tracy Gortalough Glenkeen Tipperary

Patrick Tracy Cullahill Glenkeen Tipperary

William Treacy Rathmoy Glenkeen Tipperary

 

25 November 1854 (N) Tenant Right in Tipperary

...John Tracy, do [Clonragh]...Martin Tracey, Borrisoleigh...Denis Tracey, Borrisoleigh

 

1855

26, 27. Denis Tracey, Glenbreedy, Borrisoleigh, Tipperary, 34a/2r/32p, £18 rent, Lease dated 1st January 1855, The earl of Portarlington to Denis Tracy for 31 years  from 1st may 1854 at the yearly rent of $18. The lease reserves...

 

1858 Cormack Brothers: Petition List

A list of names calling for a public meeting in support of the executed Cormack brothers, August 1858. There are 2,357 names.

…Michael Treacy, Borrisoleigh…

Source: Tipperary Free Press, 24 August 1858

 

1860- British War Office (WO97) – Chelsea Hospital

…Denis Treacy, b. 1886 Borrisoleigh, Tipperary…

Militia Service Records (WO96) [Home Guard/Territorial Army]

...John Treacy, b. 1880, Borrisoleigh, Tipperary...

 

1866-1872 Thurles Workhouse Register

John Tracy, 65, p.993, married, Roman Catholic, Snelide?, 4 children, admitted by the Bd Guardians, lives Borrisoleigh Summerhill, admitted 24 Sept 1867, left 19 Oct 1867

John Treacy, 70, p.2532, widower, Roman Catholic, BLANK children, admitted by the Board of Guardians, lives Borrisoleigh Summerhill, admitted 29 Dec? 1868, died 3 January 1869

 

19 October 1867 (NG) Arrest on Suspicion

For some time a young man named Matthew Treacey, from the neighbourhood of Borrisoleigh, has been "on the run" charged with the manslaughter of a man named Lacey...Con and Michael Stapleton...were conveying him out of the country.

23 October 1867 (FJ) Important Arrest

Constable Peter Kelly of the Gurthderrybeg station in the district of Roscrea, whilst on night patrol with four of his party, arrested a man named Matthew Treacy from a description in the Hue and Cry, who now stands charged with the homicide of Thomas Lahey, near Thurles. Treacy was sent forward on yesterday to Thurles in charge of a strong escort.

26 October 1867 Wexford Independent

Important Arrest. Constable Peter Kelly, of the Gurtderrybeg station, in the district of Roscrea, has arrested, whilst on night patrol, a man named Matthew Treacy (from a description in the Hue and cry), who now stands charged with the homicide of Thomas Lahey, near Thurles.

March 1879 Nenagh Sessions

Patrick Stapleton of Knockwilliam near Borrisoleigh...Mrs. Tracy, the mother of Mrs Stapleton...

 

1879 Slater’s Directory

Borrisoleigh and neighbourhood

Kate Treacy, B.leigh, Milliner

 

October 1883 Chadwick v. Tracy

Claim of goods, plaintiff was the administrator of Mrs Elizabeth Ryan, grocery, Borrisoleigh, Tipperary. He was the shop assistant who took over the business.

 

1899...Timothy Ryan was unsuccessful in Borrisoleigh, garnering 174 votes to the 298 of the UIL's Denis Treacy...

Donal A. Murphy (1999) Blazing tar barrels & standing orders: Tipperary North's first County & District Councils, 1899-1902

 

1903 Thoms Directory

County Council (North Riding)

...Denis Treacy, Fantane, Borrisoleigh...

 

 

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