It may be presumed that the Traceys of Galway
are descended from the Sil Anmchadha
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The Traceys of
Galway can trace their history back to the beginning of historical records, as
Galway formed part of the territory of the Sil Anmchadha. The following place name is in Galway: Turloughtrassa Cross
(Turlach Treasaigh) The cross of Turlogh Trassa, is a cross roads NW of
Caherweelder townland in the civil parish of Killeely.
1270 Athenry Dominican Friary:
The Friary was founded for the Dominicans by Meiler de Bermingham, 2nd Lord of
Athenry, in 1241 and dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. The building of the
church can really be described as a community effort, as a number of people
joined together to build it. The refectory (now destroyed) was built by Felim
O'Connor in 1265; Eugene O Heyne built the Dormitory, Cornelius O'Kelly the
Chapter House, Dermot O'Treasy the Guest Room and Art MacGallyly the
Infirmary. The Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built by Mac-a-Wallyd de
Bermingham and completed by William Wallys who died in 1344. But practically
nothing remains of the domestic buildings. What is preserved is the
nave-and-chancel church, together with a north aisle and transept. The tall
lancet windows in the choir belong to the original church of the 13th century,
but considerable portions of the church (including the aisle arches and
pillars) are the result of rebuilding in the 14th century, probably by William
de Burgo and his wife, Finola (who added 20 feet to the choir), while Joanna de
Ruffur (who died in 1408) inserted a new east window.
Notes on the Early History of the Dioceses of Tuam, Killalla and
Achonry By Hubert Thomas Knox. Hodges Figgis, 1904
The History of Galway By Sean Spellissy. Celtic Bookshop, 1999
Dedicated to SS Peter and Paul, building got off to such a fine start that a provincial chapter was held there in 1242. Both the native Irish and colonizing Anglo-Normans co-operated in sponsoring the construction work: Felim O'Connor, King of Connacht and founder of the Abbey of Roscommon, built the refectory, Eugene O'Heyne the dormitory, Cornelius O'Kelly the chapter-house, Walter Husgard the cloisters, Arthur MacGallyly the Infirmary, Bernard O'Trarasy (Treacy?) and his wife the guest-house, and Rodolf Hallatune gave the altar in the chapel of the Blessed Virgin; Thomas O'Kelly, Bishop of Clonfert, built a vault near the north side of the high altar. The priory was completed in 1261.
Prof. Etienne Rynne http://homepage.eircom.net/~athenryheritage/index.htm
Clonfert 1494
John OTracey (Otrcassny) cleric of Clonfert d., a commission. Reg.
Suppl. 987, fo 88r (13 March 1494) the commission concerns the execution of
Innocent VIII’s mandate to collate the parish church of ?Lickmolassy
(Bicharalace), d. Clonfert, detained by Thady Olorkan (Olarcaryn) ostensible
priest, to Otracey. Cf CPL XIV, p.221
Boyle LE ed (1998) Calendar of Papal Letters Volume XVII, Part II,
1492-1503, Alexander VI. Irish Manuscripts Commission, Dublin.
Maurice
Otirassaid (O’Tracy), Vicar of Killimorbologue
Bliss,
William Henry (1893) Calendar of Entries in the Papal Registers Relating to
Great Britain and Ireland.: Papal Letters HM Stationary Office pp.200
20. Cf. 77, 78;
Cal. Papal Letters, vi 414; vii 190; viii 200; ix 495; xiii 760. Cill Iomair
Bolga, the vicarage of Bolgu [Taxation 1302] now Killimorbologue parish in
Longford Barony. Otirassaid, i.e. Ó Treasaigh, Tracy, a family of the Uí Maine kin to
the O'Maddens. They were centred on this parish and a number of them held the
vicarage as well ...
Archivium Hibernicum: Or, Irish Historical Records By Catholic Record
Society of Ireland, 1956 Item notes: v.19-22, p.57
Vicars Choral of Tuam 1573-1600
William Leeward (or Seeward?)
Thomas Trassye
Aubury Clake (Clarke?)
Thomas Adycat?
[The names are badly written in Ms. Trin. Coll. Dubl. E.3.14.]
Cotton, Henry (1848). Life Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The Succession
of the Prelates and Members of the Cathedral Bodies of Ireland. Volume IV.
pp.47.
Elizabeth I
1576 8th May
Pardon to ... Edm O Trosse, kern, Cloghan (Galway)
1582 19th September
Pardon to ... Teig m’Wm O Tresye of Loghreaghe (Galway)
1582 20th September
Pardon to ... David Roo O Trassy, Ballendirre (Galway)
1583 3rd May
Pardon to ... Moragh O Tressy, Tumoltagh O Tressy (Galway)
1585 31st May
Pardon to ... Tumoltagh O Trassy m’Rory Oge (ie Tumoltagh son of Rory
son of Rory), kern, John Trassy alias Shane Fyn of Kilmore, clerk (Galway)
1585 3rd June
Pardon to ... Tho Oge O Trassie of Ballynatolhoe (Galway)
1585 27th June
Pardon to ... Wm O Treasie of Kilcayarin (Galway)
1586 6th June
Pardon to ... Owen O Trassie of Killimerboll (Galway)
1591 26th November
Pardon to ... Teige O Tressy of Clonecony (Galway)
1592 13th June
Pardon to ... Wm O Tressy of Knynagha (Galway?)
1602 7th July
Pardon to ... Melaghlin O Trasy of Ballinehesgrigh (Galway)
The Irish Fiants of the Tudor sovereigns. (1994)
De Burca, Dublin.
Ormond Deeds VI 1593 Sept 27th
Bond of
Thadeus alias Teig Trassy to Henry Sheth (Shee) to the use of the Earl of
Ormond to grant to the Earl the towns of Corragh, Lisenosky, Clone etc. Co.
Galway. (D. 3197)
Bond of September 27 1593 by Thadeus alias Teig Trassy of Kenles, Co.
Kilkenny, yeoman, to Henry Sheeth, to the use of the Earl of Ormond in the sum
of 200L. Said Teig to perform his promise to grant to said earl in
consideration of a certain sum of money the towns of Corragh, Lisenosky, Clone,
Conery and Killyan with the appurtenances in Co. Galway, the purchase price to
be determines by Henry Sheeth and James White of Kenles.
Wit: Jasper Sheth, Thomas Cantwell, Patrick Bussher, William O’Bowe
1604 Killimor
The old Church of Killimor stands a short distance to the
west of the village. It is the largest parish church of the period (circa 1595)
being 75ft x 18ft. The greater part of the two side walls are destroyed, but
the two gables which are 75ft apart, are in good state of preservation. The
east gable contains a window in the pointed style, very much veiled with ivy,
and the west gable is featureless. The oldest tombstone is a monument to William
O'Treasaigh who was buried in the year 1604. St Íomar's Well is situated on
the side of the road immediately at the church, and is still considered
somewhat sacred.
1636-1703 Books of Surveys and Distribution
Killymore Parish: Lonford Barony
|
No. of reference in ye Alphabet |
Proprietors name Anno: 1641 |
Denominations |
Number of Acres unprofitable |
Number of Acres profitable |
Number of profitable Acres disposed of on ye Acts |
To whom disposed with their Title, whether by Decree, Certificate or
Patent, References to ye record thereof |
No. of ye Book or Roll & ye Page or Skin |
Number of ye unprofitable Acres remaining undisposed |
|
|
John Mc Daniell Mc Rory O Trassy |
½ Cartron of ye Inga quarter |
004..0..00 |
046..0..00 |
157..0..00 |
Sr ffran. Gore |
|
p.64 |
|
|
John Mc Donell Mc Mlaghlin O Trassy |
1/3 quarter in Ballynahiskeragh |
5..0..00 |
100..0..00 |
101..0..00 |
Earle Clanrickard 1/3 quarter |
|
|
|
|
Murrogh Mc Donell O Trassy |
1 Cartron in Killyne of the Said 4 quarter |
|
044..0..00 |
140..0..0 |
Earle Clanrickard 1/2 quarter Wo James ffitz Wm Power |
|
|
|
|
John Mc Daniell Mc Mleagh O Trassy prd (=aforesaid) |
1 Cartron ½ Carton in Killyne of the Said 4 quarter |
|
059..0..00 |
059..0..00 |
Ffergus Madden |
|
|
Killconerin Parish:
Dunkellin Barony
|
No. of reference in ye Alphabet |
Proprietors name Anno: 1641 |
Denominations |
Number of Acres unprofitable |
Number of Acres profitable |
Number of profitable Acres disposed of on ye Acts |
To whom disposed with their Title, whether by Decree, Certificate or
Patent, References to ye record thereof |
No. of ye Book or Roll & ye Page or Skin |
Number of ye unprofitable Acres remaining undisposed |
|
38 |
John Mc Keadagh Mc William Tressy 2/3 θ wanting 1/7 |
Cregaturrla ½ quarter wanting 1/7 part |
|
021..0..00 |
096..0.00 |
Walter Blake |
|
p.125 |
1643
Redmond Tressy of Kilcrua (Tipperary?) hanged
at Magher an earla (Magher an Iarla) in Tiranascragh (Galway) hanged 17th
November 1643 on the order of the Earl of Clanrickard for the murder of a
Scotsman John Chancelor, his English wife Elizabeth and their son John. The
Earl of Clanrickard states that after interrogation Redmond Tressy confessed.
Also hanged for the same offence, William O’Meaghan of Kilcrua hanged at
Portumna 16th November 1643 and Breasal McDermot O’Madden of
Killimor, hanged at Killimor 4th December 1643.
The lands of Teigue O’Trassie of
Ballaghaghill who was slain in the rebellion were given to Richard Earl of
Clanrickard.
Lowe John ed (1983) Letter-book of the Earl of Clanricarde, 1643-47.
Irish Manuscripts Commission, Dublin.
Madden, Gerard (2004) History of the O’Maddens of Hy-Many. East Clare
Heritage, Co. Clare.
Clonfert 1647
Anno 1647 28 Novembris. Intercedente et testificante in scriptis
Doctore Fayo Clonfertensis. Parochialis (ecclesia) loci Killiemor de Longford
fructus 40 librarum, pro Donato O Trussi, presbytero dictae dioecesis.
(Probably the parish known formerly as Killimore-Bolloge, in the barony of
Longford, co. Galway, and now comprising also Tiranascragh.)
Calendar of Hibernia, no. 2, 1959
Local Transplatation Barony
of Dunkellin
Tressy (Tracy) Richard and Una, Alias Swiney.
Kilconierin 54 Irish Acres (H 4 profitable decreed)
Killeeneen (H 15)
Killogilleen (H 32)
The Transplantation to
Connacht 1655-58 (1970) Irish Manuscript Commission.
Irish Tokens 1653-1679
These were given out by the Crown in Ireland, and were used as a royal
license to do business. If you were a trades or business merchant you had to
obtain this token. Some had dates on them and many did not. By 1680 the tokens
were replaced by a Crown halfpenny copper coin.
Galway Issues, Town Date Occupation
James Tressy, Tuam 1670 merchant
Trade Tokens Issued in the
Seventeenth Century in England, Wales, and Ireland: By Corporations.
Irish Wild Geese at The Hotel d'Invalides Paris 1600 to 1799
William Tressy aged 50 of
County Galway, soldier of Sr. Jack Dillon, Dillon's Regiment, in which he has
served 5 years (borne out by his certificate) and says he has served 4 years in
the Cavalry Lists, 4 in the Brittany Dragoons and 4 in Hamilton's. He has
received a sabre blow to his head and his left leg is crippled from a musket shot
at Ther. These, combined with his other wounds, put him out of service,
Catholic. 13th May 1698. He gave up his place. Given 30 PSC and his
certificates were returned to him.
John Tressy aged 70 of Portumna, County Galway, cavalier of Sr. Dossemont, Bourbon's Regiment, in which he has served 10 years, as well as 27 years in the Regiments of Clare under Greder-Allemand, Furstemberg and Hamilton (confirmed by his certificate). His troubles put him out of service. Catholic. Received 20th January 1708. Died 20 May 1714 at Hougue ATD
Thomas Trassy of Galway .
Received 12/9/1726
William Tracy aged 32 of
County Obredary, grenadier of Sr. Galfer, Dillon's Regiment, in which he has
served 12 years, confirmed by his certificate. His right arm is crippled from a
musket shot at Chiari. Catholic Received 28th July 1701. Died 12 October 1719.
at Nantes ATD.
Richard Treacy of Canoth,
Ireland. Received 1763
Clonfert Deeds
Danial Tressy, Loughrea, Galway,
1705-6, unproved (will)
James Tracy, Loughrea, Galway, 1781
(bond)
Patt
Tracy, Carrew, Galway, 1846 (bond)
Peter O’Tressy, Loughrea, Galway,
1725 (will)
Richard Tressy, Galway, 1724-5
(will)
Index to Clonfert marriage licence
bonds, wills, and administration bonds. Irish Ancestor, 1970.
6 February 1725
I herby do certify…Given by my hand in Garbally this 6 day of February
1725. Fr. Mathias Trecy
Irish
Priests in the Penal Times (1660-1760): From the State Papers in H.M. Record
Offices.
Richard Tressy, son and heir of John T., of Loughrea, Galway,
Ireland, gent., decd. Called 12 Feb., 1741-2.
Register of Admissions to the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple,
from the Fifteenth Century to the Year 1944 by Middle Temple (London, England),
1949
1749
Elphin Diocesan Census
Richard Tracy, w. papist, Miller, 3 children under 14 years & 2
over 14 years, 1man & 1 woman papist servants, Cargeens, Dunamon, Co.
Galway.
Legg Marie-Louise ed. (2004) The census
of Elphin 1749. Irish Manuscripts Commission, Dublin.
Manning, Peter (1947) Elphin Diocesan
Census 1749: surname index.
1761 David Power, Boulibane, Co. Galway. (Will) Witness: Anthony Tracy,
Loughrea, Co. Galway. Gent.
1789 July 8th
Wm Tracy of the county of Gallaway, gent, married to Hester Stanton of
Ormond Quay, C1. (Dublin)
1791 Loughrea
A Survey of
the Town and Parks of Loughrea containing 2162a 1r 25p plantation measure, part
of the Estate
of the Earl of Clanrickard situate in the
County of Galway. Laid down by Scale of 15 perches in One Inch in 1791
and copied in
1796 by Michl. Cuddehy.
North Side of Boherbradagh
24. William
Tracy 76’5”
x 320’0” 1r 10p
26. Richd.
Tracy...Front to the above... 67’2”
x 320’0” 1r 10p
38. Reps. of
Anthony Tracey 52’2”
1r
5½p
In North side of West Street
46. William
Tracy 47’10”
x 268’10” 30p
South side of West Street
61. William
Tracy 72’3”
x 168’0” 27½p
South side of High street
110. Reps.
Anthony Tracy...houses 105’0”
x 47’9” 11⅓p
High street North side
119. Willm.
Tracey 42’0”
x 381’0” 39 ½p
124. Reps of
Anthony Tracy 78’0”
x 378’0” 1r 14p
Moneremore
314. Park
Taurah and White Mill…Willm. Tracy 4a
0r 33p
Cosmona
316. Part
Cosmona Reps. James Tracy 53a
3r 26p
Upper Tulla
327. Part do.
Reps. Anthony Tracy 23a
0r 38p
a = acre r =
rod p = perch
Egan, Rev. Patrick K., "The Town of Loughrea in
1791". Journal of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society, Vol.24
No.3.(1951)
1796 Irish Flax Growers
John Tressy, Ballynakill, Galway Michael Tressy, Musickfield, Galway Nicholas Tracy, Kilcroan, Galway Widow Tressy, Ballynakill, Galway
1803 Oct 1st
Lease to Edward Geoghegan of Kill Co.
Galway to Thomas Trassy of lands in Cloonlahan Co. Galway. (D. 18,635)
British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854
Edward Tracey
born Borlia, Galway. Served in 98th Foot Regiment; 4th Royal Veteran Battalion
Discharged aged 50, 1804-1817
British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854
John Tr(e)ac(e)y
born Clonfert, Galway. Served in 13th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 35
1807-1823 WO97/348/29
1820 June 9th
Limerick General Advertiser or Gazette
In Galway,
Michael Tracy Esq formerly of Loughrea but now of Jamaica in the West Indies to
Anne fourth daughter of the late Joseph Ormsby, Esq Surveyor of Excise for
Galway.
Burgesses of the Borough of Tuam 29 Sept 1821, (elected)
Patrick Tracey, Patrick
Tracy
British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854
Michael Tracey
born Portumna, Galway. Served in 94th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 38,
1823-1846
The Connaught
Journal Galway, Thursday, April 1, 1824
County
Convictions
John
Burn, Pat Treacy, and Martin Treacy, Manslaughter
British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854
James Tracey born
Galway, Galway. Served in 23rd Foot Regiment Discharged aged 39, 1825-1848
1826/7 Schoolteachers
Patrick Tracy, RC, Clonrush, Co. Galway
1831 Tithe
Applotments
Boyounagh Civil
Parish
Michl Tressy 158
Mount Kelly
Nicholas Tressy? 225 Ardoslough
Tuam Parish 15th April1831
Daniel Tracy,
Little Hillswood
Daniel Tracy,
Rafferty Hillswood
Martin Tracy
& Emily Fair, 8th September 1835, Marriage Licence Bond, Tuam
Diocese. Thrift/2933.
Michael Tracey,
1834, Prerogative Court will. Exec: Honor Tracy, Douras, ??? (Woodford, Co.
Galway?). IAR/1834/F/143
1834 Inhabitants
of Kinvara, Duras and Killina (LDS as #0979692)
Kinvara
James Tressy,
Esq.
Thos Tressy
British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854
John Treacy born
Tuam, Galway. Served in 49th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 22, 1834-1836
British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854
Denis Tracey born
Portumna, Galway. Served in 19th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 23 1836-1842
1846 Slaters
Directory of Ireland
Loughrea
Boot & Shoe
makers
William Tressy,
Bride st
British War Office – Chelsea Hospital 1787-1854
Patrick Tracey
born Killandemen, Galway. Served in 16th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 20
1846-1847
1846-1851
New York arrivals
Mary Tracey,
age 20, Dressmaker, Galway Ireland to New York, Liverpool: Euxine 05/27/1848
Michel
Tracy, age 22, Saddler, Galway Ireland to USA, Galway: Helena 06/13/1848
Pat Tracy,
age 28, Labourer, Ireland to USA, Galway: Plant 07/05/1848
Eliza Tracy,
age 19, Labourer, Ireland to USA, Galway: Plant 07/05/1848