Barnaby Jennings and Catherine Donovan married in the Catholic Parish of Rosscarbery & Lissevard on 27 February 1838. (Barnaby was recorded as Bernard). The Marriage Witnesses were Cornelius Donovan and Edward Jennings.
Children born in Gortroe, Leap and baptised in Kilmacabea Parish on dates shown:-
Edward Jennings, 16 Jan 1839. Sponsors: David Sheahan, Mary Jennings
John Jennings, 16 Nov 1840. Sponsors: Con Donovan, Mary Donohoe
Mary Anne Jennings, 25 Feb 1843. Sponsors: Denis Donovan, Johanna McCarthy
William Jennings, 12 Mar 1846. Sponsors: Margaret Donovan
Catherine Jennings, 30 June 1851. Sponsors: Daniel Hart, Catherine French
Deaths:
Kate Jennings died at Gortroe on 31 May 1883. From her death record she was married, aged 67 years, a farmer's wife. Present at her death and the Informant of it to the Civil Registrar was Anne Jennings, daughter, Gortroe.
Barnabas Jennings died at Gortroe on 20 March 18843. From his death record he was a widower, aged 75 years, a farmer. Present at his death and the Informant to the Civil Registrar was Anne Jennings, his daughter, Gortroe.
In the Tithe Applotment Books for Gurtroe (note spelling), Kilmacabea in 1829 an Edward Jennings holds 30 acs
Griffith's Valuation:
In Griffith's Valuation for Gortroe, Kilmacabea we see Edward Jennings and Barnabas Jennings hold property marked Plot 2A, Plot 2B and Plot 3 in joint names as follows:
Plot Ref. |
Description of Tenement |
Area |
2A |
Land |
22 acs 2 rds 4 pchs |
2B |
Office and Land |
2 acs 3 rds 20 pchs |
3 |
House, Offices & Land; House & Land |
1 ac 3 rds 5 pchs |