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TAAFFE FAMILY TREE (1786-2017)


On 2 February 1865, William Murtagh and Margaret Taaffe married in Kells, County Meath. Their relationship and subsequent children born from the marriage created a family connection between the Murtagh's and the Taaffe's that has lasted for nearly 150 years. William and Margaret Murtagh were my great grandparents and because of them, third and fourth cousins exist today in Ireland, United States and Australia.

I have been able to trace Murtagh ancestors back to 1824 in County Meath and Taaffe ancestors back to 1786 in County Meath.


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Nicholas Taaffe (1786 - 1871)
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1. Nicholas TAAFFE was born in 1786.  He married Mary MEIGHAN on Monday, 20 June 1831 in Piercetown, Co. Meath (parish of Bohermeen). There is no record of the witnesses.  He died on Saturday, 4 March 1871 
(Vol. 2, page 754, Kells) in Girley aged 85 years. He was a widower according to the death certificate.  Nicholas was buried in Cortown Cemetery, Co. Meath.

Mary MEIGHAN and Nicholas TAAFFE had the following children:


    1. James TAAFFE (1830-1903)
    2. Peter TAAFFE (1836-1913)
 

    3. Gerrald TAAFFE (1838-1884)

    4. Mary Anne TAAFFE (1839-1908)
    5. Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916)
    6. Bridget TAAFFE (1844-1921)
    7.
George TAAFFE (1846-1900)


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Second Generation
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1. James TAAFFE, son of Nicholas TAAFFE (1786-1871) and Mary MEIGHAN (  -  ), was born in 1830. He was baptised on Monday, 7 June 1830. The Godparents were John Mulvany and Margaret Taaffe. He married Kate CALLAGHAN on Monday, 29 January 1866 (Vol. 2, page 967, Navan) (Rootsireland). The witnesses were James Mulvany and Mary Anne Callaghan.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), James Taaffe was 71 years and Kate was 53 years and living with them were their three sons (Patrick, James and Peter M), two daughters (Marian and Katie J) and a servant in Fordstown, Girley, Meath. James died on Sunday, 26 April 1903 (Vol. 2, page 545, Jul-Sep, Kells) in Fordstown, Co. Meath aged 69 years. He was buried (paper) on Tuesday, 28 April 1903 in Cortown Cemetery, Co. Meath(Article in the Meath Cronicle


Catherine CALLAGHAN was born in May 1843. She was baptised on Monday, 15 May 1843. According to the 1911 census (2 April), Kate (CALLAGHAN) TAAFFE was 65 years and a widow. She was living with her three sons (Patrick, James and Peter M), two daughters (Marianne and Katie J) and a servant in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  James and Kate had seven children, six of which were living in 1911 (according to the census).  Kate (CALLAGHAN) TAAFFE died on Monday, 14 May 1923 (Vol. 2, page 453, Apr-Jun, Kells) in Fordstown aged 80 years. She was buried (paperoWednesday, 16 May 1923 in Cortown Cemetery with her husband (James) and son (James). 


She and James TAAFFE had the following children:

    1. Nicholas TAAFFE (1866-1866)

    2. Patrick TAAFFE (1868-1927)
    3. James TAAFFE (
1870-1923)
    4. Mar
y Anne TAAFFE (1871-1957)
    5. Peter M
ichael TAAFFE (1873-1950)
    6. Katie J
osephine TAAFFE (1875-1933)
    7. George TAAFFE (1877-    )



2. Peter TAAFFE
, son of Nicholas TAAFFE 
(1786-1871) and Mary MEIGHAN (  -  ), was born in 1836.  He was baptised on Sunday, 22 May 1836.  He married Margaret BELLEW on Monday, 11 November 1872 (Vol. 17, page 397, Ardee) in Collon, Co. Louth (Rootsireland). The witnesses were Edward Brady and Anne Bellew.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Peter Taaffe was 64 years and Margaret was 50 years. They lived with two sons (George and Nicholas), two daughters (Mary F and Elizabeth) and a servant in Girley, Meath.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), Peter Taaffe was 74 years and Margaret was 55 years. They lived with one son (Peter) and a servant in Girley, Meath. Peter and Margaret had six children, five of which were living in 1911 (according to the census).  Peter died on Friday, 17 January 1913 (Vol. 2, page 935, Jan-Mar, Kells) in Oldtown Girley, Co. Meath aged 77 years.  He was buried (paperon Sunday, 19 January 1913 in Cortown Cemetery with his son (Nicholas) - memorial card.   (Article in the Meath Chronicle)


Margaret BELLEW was born in 1849. 
Margaret (BELLEW) TAAFFE died on Wednesday, 10 June 1931 in Fordstown aged 82 years. She was buried (images) on Friday, 12 June 1931 in Cortown Cemetery with her husband (Peter) and son (Nicholas).  She and Peter TAAFFE had the following children:

   
 8. George TAAFFE (1873-1943)
    9
. Mary Frances TAAFFE (1876-1959)
    10
. Nicholas TAAFFE (1878-1907)
    11. Patrick TAAFFE (1879-   )

   
12. Elizabeth TAAFFE (1883-1961)
    13. Peter Gerald TAAFFE (1886-1969)


3. Gerrald TAAFFE
son of Nicholas TAAFFE (1786-1871) and Mary MEIGHAN (  -  ), was born in 1838.  He was baptised on Friday, 19 January 1838 in Kells, Co. Meath.  The godparents were Nicholas Taaffe and Margaret Taaffe.  He died in Australia in 1884. 


4. Mary Anne TAAFFE, daughter of Nicholas TAAFFE (1786-1871) and Mary MEIGHAN (  -  ), was born on Wednesday, 7 August 1839.  Mary Anne was the second person to enter the new Poor Clare Order convent in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan. According to the Dublin Evening Post (27 June 1870) Mary Anne was Professed into the Order in June 1870.  Mary Anne's name within the Poor Clare Order was Sr. M Magdalene Taaffe - photograph taken of Sr Magdalene in 1875 or 1876 according to original text.  According to 1901 census (31 March), Mary Anne was 58 years of age, a member of the Poor Clare Religious Order and living in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan.  She died (paperon Saturday, 20 June 1908 in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan aged 69 years.  She was buried on Monday, 22 June 1908 in the convent cemetary - memorial card

5. Margaret TAAFFEdaughter of Nicholas TAAFFE (1786-1871) and Mary MEIGHAN (  -  ), was born in 1841 in Co. Meath. She was baptised on Monday, 1 March 1841 in Kells (Rootsireland / Church record). The Godparents were Hugh Sheridan and Catherine Lynch. She married William MURTAGH on Thursday, 2 February 1865 in Kells.  The witnesses were Cornelius Leonard and Kate Mulvaney. According to 1901 census (31 March), Margaret Murtagh was 60 years of age and living in No 2 Grattan Street, Dublin (a Tenement House) and her son Nicholas was residing in No 2 with her. According to 1911 census (2 April), Margaret was 70 years of age and living on her own in No 2, Grattan Street. The census also records that Margaret and William Murtagh had 6 children of which 3 were living in 1911. Research show them as Thomas, Nicholas and James. 

Margaret (TAAFFE) Murtagh died on Monday, 6 April 1916 (Vol. 2, page 508, Apr-Jun, Dublin South) in Dublin aged 73 years.  Margaret was buried on Thursday, 9 April 1916 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (document) (St Paul's - SB51) with her son (Thomas).


William MURTAGH, was born in 1829 in Co. Meath.
He was a Farmer.  William Murtagh  died on Friday, 17 May 1895 in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin at 66 years of age (Vol. 2, page 618, Apr-Jun, Dublin South).  William was buried on Sunday, 19 May 1895 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (Garden - KG41) with his daughter (Mary Anne) and his son (James).  


He and Margaret TAAFFE had the following children:

    14. Thomas MURTAGH(1867-1913)
    15. Nicholas Joseph MURTAGH (1869-
1925)
    16. Mary Anne MURTAGH (1871-1888)
    17. Bernard Charles MURTAGH (1872- )
    18. Alicia MURTAGH (1874-1900)
    19. James MURTAGH (1876-1894)

6. Bridget TAAFFE, daughter of Nicholas TAAFFE 
(1786-1871) and Mary MEIGHAN (  -  ), was born in 1844.  She was baptised on Wednesday, 3 July 1844. The Godparents were Christopher Beggan and Catherine Taaffe.  Bridget entered the Poor Clare Order in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan on Friday, 6 December 1872 and was Professed into the Order in May 1875.  Bridget name within the Poor Clare Order was Sr. M Columba Taaffe - photograph taken of Sr Columba in 1875 or 1876 according to original text.  According to 1901 census (31 March), Bridget was 55 years of age, a member of the Poor Clare Religious Order and living in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan.  According to 1911 census (2 April), Bridget was 65 years of age, a national school teach and living in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan. She died on Tuesday, 13 September 1921 in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan aged 76 years.  She was buried in the convent cemetary - photographs taken soon after the burial and today.  Information about her death appeared in The Meath Chronical.


7.
George TAAFFE, son of Nicholas TAAFFE 
(1786-1871) and Mary MEIGHAN (  -  ), was born in August 1846.  He was baptised on Sunday, 9 August 1846. The Godparents were Owen Fox and Catherine Taaffe.  According to information in the 'History of the Diocese of Meath 1860-1993, George Taaffe was educated in St. Finian's, Co. Meath and entered the Irish College, Paris on Tuesday, 20 September 1864.  After ordination in the summer of 1869, he ministered in Mayne, Drogheda, Oldcastle, and Enfield and was appointed to Oristown on Monday, 25 November 1889. The Reverend George A Taaffe PP died on Sunday, 28 January 1900 (Vol. 2, page 465, Jan-Mar 1900, Drogheda) in Oristown, Co. Meath aged of 53 years. Probate was granted on 20 March 1900 to James Taaffee and Peter Taaffe, farmers. He was buried in the old church but in 1970 his remains were re-interred in the church ground with openning of the new church in Oristown on Sunday, 15 November 1970.

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Third Generation
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1. Nicholas TAAFFE, son of James TAAFFE (1830-1903) and Kate CALLAGHAN (1843-1923), was born in Monday, 10 December 1866
 (Vol. 17, page 804, Kells) and  baptised on Tuesday, 11 December 1866. He died in .


2. Patrick TAAFFE, son of James TAAFFE (1830-1903) and Kate CALLAGHAN (1843-1923), was born in 18 April 1868 (Vol. 7, page 911, Kells) in Bohermeem, Co. Meath.  He was baptised on Saturday, 11 April 1868. The godparents were Peter Taaffe and Bridget Taaffe.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Patrick Taaffe was 31 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), Patrick Taaffe was 39 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  Patrick died on Saturday, 12 November 1927 (Vol. 2, page 439, 1928 Apr-Mar, Kells) in Fordstown, Co. Meath aged 59 years.  He was buried (paper) on Monday, 14 November 1927 in Cortown Cemetery, Co. Meath with his father (James) and mother (Kate) and brother (James) - memorial card.


3. James TAAFFE, son of James TAAFFE (1830-1903) and Kate CALLAGHAN (1843-1923), was born in 18 August 1869 (Vol. 12, page 823, Kells) in Bohermeen, Co. Meath.  He was 
baptised on Sunday, 22 August 1869. The godparents were Denis Callaghan and Bridget Taaffe.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), James Taaffe was 29 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Co. Meath.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), James Taaffe was 37 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Co. Meath.  James died on Monday, 26 March 1923 (Vol. 2, page 453, Apr-Jun, Kells) in Fordstown, Co. Meath aged 48 years.  He was buried (paper) on Wednesday, 28 March 1923 in Cortown Cemetery with his father (James) - memorial card.


4. Mary Anne TAAFFE, daughter of James TAAFFE (1830-1903) and Kate CALLAGHAN (1843-1923), was born in 7 August 1871 (Vol. 12, page 816, Kells).  She was 
baptised on Sunday, 20 August 1871 in Bohermeem . The godparents were William Murtagh and Margaret Murtagh.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Marian Taaffe was 27 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), Marianne Taaffe was 35 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  Mary died on Sunday, 1 December 1957 in Girley.  She was buried (paper) on Tuesday, 3 December 1957 in Cortown Cemetery with her father (James) and mother (Kate) and brothers (James, Patrick and Peter) and sister (Katie J) - memorial card.


5. Peter Michael TAAFFE, son of James TAAFFE (1830-1903) and Kate CALLAGHAN (1843-1923), was born in April 1873 (Vol. 7 page 909, Kells).  He was 
baptised on Thursday, 24 April 1873 in Bohermeem. The godparents were Patrick Taaffe and Margaret Taaffe.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Peter M Taaffe was 25 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), Peter M Taaffe was 33 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  Peter died on Thursday, 9 March 1950 (Vol. 2, page 431, Apr-Jun, Kells) in Fordstown, Co. Meath aged 75 years.  He was buried (paper) on Saturday, 11 March 1950 in Cortown Cemetery with his father (James) and mother (Kate) and brothers (James and Patrick) and sister (Katie Josephine).


6.
Catherine Josephine TAAFFE, daughter of James TAAFFE (1830-1903) and Kate CALLAGHAN (1843-1923), was born in 1875.  She was 
baptised on Sunday, 26 September 1875 in Bohermeem. The godparenrts were Matthew Meighan and Elizabeth Meighan.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Katie J Taaffe was 23 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), Katie Josephine Taaffe was 30 years and living at home in Fordstown, Girley, Meath.  Katie died on Saturday, 14 October 1933 (Vol.2, page 467, Oct-Dec, Kells) in Fordstown aged 57 years.  She was buried (paper) on Monday, 16 October 1933 in Cortown Cemetery with her father (James) and mother (Kate) and brothers (James and Patrick) - memorial card.


7. George TAAFFE, son of James TAAFFE (1830-1903) and Kate CALLAGHAN (1843-1923), was born in 3 February 1877 (Vol. 2, page 903, Kells).  He was
baptised on Sunday, 4 February 1877 in Bohermeem. The godparenrts were Thomas Murtagh and Anne Mulvanny. 


8.
George A TAAFFE, son of Peter TAAFFE (1836-1913) and Margaret BELLEW 
(1849-1931), was born in 5 November 1873 (Vol. 17, page 802, Kells) in Girley.  He was baptised on Saturday, 1 November 1873 in Kells, Co. Meath. The godparents were John Bellew  and Elizabeth Bellew. According to the 1901 census (31 March), George Taaffe was 25 years and living at home in Girley, Meath.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), George Taaffe was 36 years and living in 13 Starinagh, Grangegeeth, Meath with his aunt, Anne Bellew.  George died on Friday, 17 December 1943 (Vol. 2, page 589, Jan-Mar 1944, Navan) in Strinagh, Collon, Co. Louth aged 69 years.  He was buried (paper) on Sunday, 19 December 1944 in Cortown Cemetery with his father (Peter) and mother (Margaret) and brother (Nicholas). 


9. Mary Frances TAAFFE, daughter of Peter TAAFFE (1836-1913) and Margaret BELLEW (1849-1931), was born on Thursday, 8 June 1876 (Vol. 12, page 819, Kells) in Girley.  She was 
baptised on Sunday, 11 June 1876 in Kells. The godparents were William Murtagh and Margaret Murtagh.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Mary Frances Taaffe was 22 years and living at home in Girley, Meath.  She married Michael More Caraher on Wednesday, 6 February 1907 (Apr-Jun, Vol. 2, page 499, Dublin North) in Church of St John, Clontarf, Dublin. The witnesses were Thomas J Caraher and Elizabeth Anna Taaffe. According to the 1911 census (2 April), Mary Frances Taaffe is 30 years and living in 34 in Drumcondra Town, Dublin. Mary Frances Caraher died on Thursday, 8 October 1959 in Strinagh, Collon, Co. Louth aged 88 years. She was buried on Saturday, 10 October 1959 in Glasnevin Cemetety (XE66 Garden) with her husband (Michael d. 12 July 1929) and his mother and brother (Teresa Mary d. 23 April 1902 and James Francis d. 3 February 1907).


10. Nicholas TAAFFE, son of Peter TAAFFE (1836-1913) and Margaret BELLEW 
(1849-1931), was born on Saturday, 13 July 1878 (Vol. 2, page 821, Jul-Sep, Kells) in Girley.  He was baptised on Sunday, 14 July 1878 in Kells. The godparents were Nicholas Taaffe and Catherine Taaffe.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Nicholas Taaffe was 20 years and living at home in Girley, Meath.  Nicholas died on Friday, 18 January 1907 (Vol. 2, page 739, Jan-Mar, Kells) in Oldtown Girley, Co. Meath aged 27 years. He was buried (paper) on Sunday, 20 January 1907 in Cortown Cemetery, County Meath - memorial card.


11. Patrick TAAFFE, son of Peter TAAFFE (1836-1913) and Margaret BELLEW 
(1849-1931), was born on Monday, 29 December 1879 (Vol. 2, page 901, Jan-Mar 1880, Kells) in Girley.  He was baptised on Wednesday, 31 December 1879 in Kells. The godparents were Patrick Taaffe and Mary Anne Taaffe.  There is no record of Patrick Taaffe in the 1901 or 1911 census records.


12.
Elizabeth Anna TAAFFE, daughter of Peter TAAFFE (1836-1913) and Margaret BELLEW 
(1849-1931), was born on Monday 27 April 1883 (Vol. 2, page 837, Apr-Jun, Kells) in Girley.  She was baptised on Wednesday, 29 April 1883 in Kells . The godparents were George Taaffe and Kate Fagan.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Elizabeth Taaffe was 17 years and living at home in Girley, Meath.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), Elizabeth Anna is 26 years and living in 34 Drumcondra Town, Meath with her brother-in-law Michael Morecaraher and sister Mary Frances Morecaraher!  Elizabeth died on Wednesday, 2 August 1961 in Fordstown.  She was buried (paper) on August 1961 in Cortown Cemetery with her father (Peter) and mother (Margaret) and brothers (Nicholas and George).


13
. Peter Gerald TAAFFE, son of Peter TAAFFE (1836-1913) and Margaret BELLEW 
(1849-1931), was born on Friday, 18 June 1886 (Vol. 2, page 759, Jul-Sep, Kells) in Girley.  He was baptised on Sunday, 20 June 1886 in Kells . The godparents were James Taaffe and Mary Frances Taaffe.  According to the 1901 census (31 March), Peter Gerald Taaffe was 14 years and living in 13 Starinagh, Grangegeeth, Meath with his uncle James Bellew and aunt Annie Bellew.  According to the 1911 census (2 April), Peter Taaffe was 24 years and living at home in Girley, Meath. He married Jane Alacque CARTHY on Wednesday, 4 May 1932 (Vol. 2, page 505, Apr-Jun, Kells) in Church of Kells. The witnesses were Edward More Caraher and Maureen Carty.   Peter died four months after his wife on Tuesday, 10 June 1969 in Fordstown.  He was buried (paper) on Thursday, 12 June 1969 in Cortown Cemetery with father (Peter) and mother (Margaret), his brothers (Nicholas and George) and sister (Elizabeth). His wife (Alacoque Jane) was also buried in the grave.


Alacoque Jane CARTHY was born on Monday, 18 January 1904.  She died on Monday, 10 February 1969
 in Fordstown. She was buried  
(paper) on Wednesday, 12 February 1969 in Cortown Cemetery, Meath with her father-in-law (Peter) and mother-in-law (Margaret) and brothers-in-law (Nicholas and George) and sister-in-law (Elizabeth).  She and Peter Gerald TAAFFE had the following children:

    1. Peter G TAAFFE (1933-2007)

2. Nicholas F TAAFFE (1939-  )

3. George A TAAFFE (1943-  )

4. Margaret Noeleen TAAFFE (1949-  )


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. Thomas MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on Friday, 19 July 1867 
(Vol 12, page 824, Kells) in 
Chamberlainstown, Co. Meath.  He was baptised (Rootsireland / Church record) on Sunday, 21 July 1867 in Parish of Kells, Co. Meath. The godparents were James Mulvaney and Anne Taaffe.  He married Sarah T BRADLEY on Monday, 6 September 1897 (Vol 2, page 664, Jul-Sep, Dublin South) in St Michael's & John Church, Dublin. The witnesses were Nicholas Murtagh and Lizzy Clancy. The celebrant was Rev. Eugene MacCarthy.  According to 1901 census (31 March) Thomas was 31 years and living in 71 Dame Street, Dublin (beside the Empire Place Theatre (now Olympia Theatre) and above a shop).  Living in the same building is Catherine Bradley (Sarah's mother) aged 50. Thomas worked as a shop assistant in Laverett and Frye, 36 Grafton Street.  According to 1911 census (2 April), Thomas was 42 years and living in a two roomed flat in 2 Gratton Street, Dublin, the same building where his mother (Margaret Murtagh) was living.  Thomas died on Wednesday, 11 June 1913 (Vol. 2, page 518, Apr-Jun, South Dublin) in The Hospice, Harold's Cross, Dublin aged 45.  He was buried on Friday, 13 June 1913 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (document) (St Paul's - SB51).


Sarah T BRADLEY, daughter of Thomas BRADLEY (1843-1890) and Catherine TALBOT (1847-1930), was born on Thursday, 16 January 1868 in 1 Phibsboro Place, Dublin.  According to the Family Bible, Sarah had 1 brother (John Joseph Bradley b. 26 Aug 1866 and d. 13 Nov 1891) and one sister (Mary Bradley b. 11 Sep 1871).  According to the 1901 census
(31 March), Sarah was 30 years and living in 71 Dames Street, Dublin (beside the Empire Place Theatre (now the Olympia Theatre) and above a shop). Living in the same building was Catherine Bradley (her mother).  According to 1911 census (2 April), Sarah Murtagh was 43 years and living in the two roomed flat in 2 Gratton Street, Dublin, the same building as her mother-in-law (Margaret Murtagh). According to Thom's Directory in 1933, Sarah T Murtagh became the registered owner of 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin.  (Sarah's mother, Catherine Bradley was the owner of the house from 1925 until her death in 1930).  Sarah lived in 27 Emorville Avenue with her daughter (Mary) and son (Thomas) until her death.  The Electoral Register 1939/40 shows Sarah T, Mary J, and Thomas G living in 27 Emorville Avenue, Dublin.  Sarah died on Monday, 18 January 1954 
(Vol 2, page 419, Jan-Mar, outh Dublin) in Dublin aged 86.  She was buried on Wednesday, 20 January 1954 in Glasnevin Cemetery (St Brigid's - JH 205.5) with her parents (Thomas & Catherine Bradley) and her brother (John Joseph) - memorial card.  

Sarah and Thomas MURTAGH had the following children:

     5
. Margaret Mary MURTAGH (1899-1900)
     6
. Mary Josephine MURTAGH (1901-1975)
     7
. Bernard Leo MURTAGH (1903-1983)
     8
. John Joseph MURTAGH (1905-1962)
     9
. Thomas Gerard MURTAGH (1909-1981)

15
. Nicholas Joseph MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on Tuesday, 23 March 1869
 (Vol. 2, page 935, Kells) in 
Chamberlainstown, Co. Meath  He was baptised on Thursday, 25 March 1869 in the Parish of Kells. The godparents were Peter Taaffe and Kate Mulvaney. According to 1901 census (31 March), Nicholas was living in 2 Gratton Street, Dublin with his mother (Margaret).  The census records his occupation was a Clock Maker.  According to 1911 census of England, Wales and Scotland, Nicholas was living in London, working as an Insurance Cleck and living in 41 Kinnerton, St Motcomb Street, Knightsbridge, SW (Archive Reference RG14, Piece Number 432). He died in 24 October 1925 (Vol 2, page 366, Oct-Dec, Dublin Northaged 56 years in Dublin. 


16
. Mary Anne MURTAGH, daughter of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on Sunday, 1 January 1871 
(Vol. 2, page 957, Kellsin Chamberlainstown, Co. Meath.  She was baptised on Friday, 6 January 1871 in the Parish of Kells.  The witnesses were Patrick Taaffe and Bridget Taaffe.  Marianne died in 1871 (Vol. 12, page 523, Kells).


17
. Bernard Charles MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on Monday, 4 November 1872 in Chamberlainstown, Co. Meath.  (Vol. 17, page 806, Kells).  Bernard was baptised on Tuesday, 5 November 1872 in the Parish of Kells.  The godparents were James Taaffe and Catherine Taaffe.

18
. Alicia MURTAGH, daughter of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on Sunday, 16 August 1874 (Vol. 12, page 851, Kells)
 in Chamberlainstown, Co. Meath. Alicia was baptised on Wednesday, 19 August 1874 in Girley, County Meath. The godparents were Thomas Kelly and Margaret Bellew. She married Thomas FARRELL on Sunday, 31 January 1897 (Vol 2, page 729, Jan-Mar, Dublin South) in St Andrews Church, Westland Row, Dublin. The witnesses were John W and Sarah Bradley. The celebrant was Rev. T Brogan.  Alicia Farrell died on Friday, 14 September 1900 (Vol. 2, page 525, Jul-Sep, Dublin South) in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin (paper) at 26 years of age and was buried on Sunday, 16 September 1900 in Glasnevin Cemetery (St. Brigid's - MI276.5). 


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. James MURTAGH, son of William MURTAGH (1824-1879) and Margaret TAAFFE (1841-1916), was born on Sunday, 16 September 1876 (Vol. 12, page 821, Kells) in Chamberlainstown, Co. Meath. James was baptised 
Monday, 17 September 1876 in Girley. The godparents were Nicholas Taaffe and Kate Fagan. 

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Fourth Generation
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1. Peter G TAAFFE, son of Peter Gerald TAAFFE (1886-1969) and Alacoque Jane CARTHY (1904-1969), was born in 1933 (Vol. 2, page 619, 
Apr-Jun, Kells) in Fordstown, Co. Meath.  He married Roisin KELLY on Saturday, 18 November 1972.  He died on Monday, 29 January 2007 in Fordstown.  He was buried on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 in St Raed's Cemetery, Girley, Co. Meath.


Peter and Roisin TAAFFE had the following children:


    1. Fidelma TAAFFE

    2. Emer TAAFFE


2. Nicholas F TAAFFE, son of Peter Gerald TAAFFE (1886-1969) and Alacoque Jane CARTHY (1904-1969), was born in 1939 (Vol. 2, page 649, Jan-Mar, Kells) in Fordstown, Co. Meath.  


3. George A TAAFFE, son of Peter Gerald TAAFFE (1886-1969) and Alacoque Jane CARTHY (1904-1969), was born in 1943 (Vol. 2, page 716, Jan-Mar, Kells) in Fordstown, Co. Meath. He married Tina [Unknown]. 


George and Tina TAAFFE had the following children:


    3. Georgina TAAFFE
    4. Rosalyn TAAFFE

4. Margaret Noeleen TAAFFE, son of Peter Gerald TAAFFE (1886-1969) and Alacoque Jane CARTHY (1904-1969), was born Saturday, 24 December 1949 (Vol. 2, page 293, Jan-Mar, Kells) in Fordstown, Co. Meath. She married Tommy OLOHAN and lived in Kells.


    5. Teresa OLOHAN
    6. Noele OLOHAN
    7. Jane OLOHAN

5. Margaret Mary MURTAGH, daughter of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on Tuesday, 18 April 1899 in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 661, Apr-Jun, Dublin South). Margaret died on Sunday, 25 March 1900 in Dublin at 11 months. She was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Brigid's - JH205.5) with her grandfather (Thomas Bradley).

6. Mary Josephine MURTAGH, daughter of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on Saturday, 13 July 1901 in Dublin 
(Vol 2, page 661, Jul-Sep, Dublin South). According to 1911 census (2 April), Mary was 9 years of age and living in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin. Later, Mary lived in 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin.  According to the Electoral Register 1939 - 40, it shows Sarah T, Mary J, and Thomas G as living in 27 Emorville Avenue, Dublin. According to the Electoral Register, Mary was registered from 1955 as living in 30 Curzon Street, South Circular Road, Dublin. Mary died (paper) on Saturday, 27 September 1975 in Marguerite Road, Glasnevin, Dublin at 74 years of age. She was buried on Tuesday, 30 September 1975 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Brigid's - JH205.5) with her mother (Sarah) and grandparents (Thomas & Catherine Bradley).

7. Bernard Leo MURTAGH, son of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on Friday, 4 September 1903 (Vol. 2, page 609, Jul-Sep, Dublin South) in Dublin. According to 1911 census (2 April), Bernard was 7 years of age and living in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin. Bernard married Elizabeth O'HARA in Friday,12 June 1936 in St Paul's Church, Arran Quay, Dublin (Vol. 2, page 326, Apr-Jun, Dublin North). The witnesses were Thomas Murtagh and Mary Meehan.  The celebrant was Rev. J.J. Flood P.P. They lived in 168 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin and later in 33 Marguerite Road, Glasnevin, Dublin. Both Bernard and Elizabeth Eileen appeared in Electoral Register 1939-40 and 1940-41 living at 168 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin. They appear on the Electoral Register in 33 Marguerite Road, Glasnevin, Dublin in 1941-42, 1942-43, 1943-44,1944-45, 1949-50, 1950-51, 1954-55, 1955-56, 1956-7. The 1962-63 Electoral Register listed Bernard, Elizabeth and Evelyn.  Bernard died (paper) on Sunday, 23 January 1983 in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin at 79 years of age. He was buried on Tuesday, 25 January 1983 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Brigid's - Si211).


Elizabeth Agnes O'HARA was born in Saturday, 
20 January 1906 in Dublin. According to 1911 census (2 April), Elizabeth was 5 years of age and living in 22 Grangegorman, Upper (Arran Quay), Dublin. Elizabeth died (paper) on Sunday, 5 August 1984 in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin. She was buried on Wednesday, 8 August 1984 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Brigid's - Si211) with her husband (Bernard).


Bernard Leo MURTAGH and Elizabeth O'Hara had the following children:

    8. Thomas Anthony MURTAGH (1937-1937)
    9. Evelyn P MURTAGH (Living )
    10. Brendan A MURTAGH (Living)

8. John Joseph MURTAGH, son of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on Tuesday, 19 September 1905 (Vol. 2, page 408, Oct-Dec, Dublin North) in Dublin. According to 1911 census (2 April), John was 5 years of age and living in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin. John married Rebecca LADLEY on Tuesday, 26 November 1935 in St Audoen's Church, Dublin (Vol. 2, page 475, Oct-Dec, South Dublin). The witnesses were George Ladley and Mary Murtagh.  The celebrant was Rev. Thomas J. Fallon. According to the Electoral Register 1949-1951, John and Rebecca Murtagh were living in 27 Charleston Road, Kimmage, Dublin. The 1955-56, 1956-57 and 1962-63 show them living in 42 Chelmsford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin. John died (paper) on Monday, 28 May 1962 in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin at 56 years of age. He was buried on Wednesday, 30 May 1962 in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin - memorial card.

Rebecca LADLEY was born on 23 Jan 1904 in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 697, Jan-Mar). According to 1911 census (2 April
), Rebecca was 7 years of age and living in 21.3 Donnybrook Road, Dublin. Rebecca died (paper) on Wednesday, 16 August 1995 in the Meath Hospital, Dublin at 93 years of age. She was buried on Friday, 18 August 1995 in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin with his husband (John).


9. Thomas Gerard MURTAGH, son of Thomas MURTAGH (1867-1913) and Sarah T BRADLEY (1868-1954), was born on Monday, 11 January 1909 (Vol. 2, page 463, Jan-Mar, Dublin North) in 10 Leo Street, Dublin.  According to 1911 census (2 April), Thomas was 2 years of age and living in 2 Grattan Street, Dublin. Thomas attended St Andrews Primary School and later CBS Westland Row. According to the Electoral Register 1939 - 40, it shows Sarah T, Mary J, and Thomas G as living in 27 Emorville Avenue, Dublin. Thomas married Mary Carmel HARRINGTON on Monday, 12 July 1948 (Vol. 2, page 929, Jul-Sep, Dublin South) in St. Michael's Church, Inchicore, Dublin. The witnesses were John Joseph Murtagh and Eithne Harrington. The celebrant was Rev Bernard Brady. They lived in 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin and from 1954 in 31 Gledswood Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin. Thomas worked in Boland's Bakery for more than 50 years until his retirement in 1974. Thomas died on Monday, 4 May 1981 in Baggots Street Hospital, Dublin at 72 years of age.  He was buried on Thursday, 7 May 1981 in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin (St Paul's) - memorial card


Mary Carmel HARRINGTON, daughter of Daniel HARRINGTON (1885-1944) and Mary Ellen BYRNE (1882-1951), was born on Friday, 18 July 1913 
(Vol. 2, Page 371, Celbridge) in Lucan, Co. Dublin. Mary Carmel was baptised on 20th July 1913 in St. Mary's Church, Lucan, Co Dublin. The godparents were Thomas Donnelly and Alice Byrne. The celebrant was Rev William Hanley. She lived in 11 Sarsfield Terrace, Lucan (now a shop) and sometime after 1922 in 50 Ring Street, Inchicore, Dublin.  She was on the Electoral Register in 1937. Carmel died (paper) on Wednesday, 27 August 2003 in Clonskeagh Hospital, Dublin at 90 years of age. Mary was buried on Saturday, 30 August 2003 in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin with her husband (Thomas) - memorial card.


Thomas Gerard MURTAGH and Mary Carmel Harrington had the following children:

    11. Gerard Patrick MURTAGH (Living)
    12. Desmond Anthony MURTAGH (Living)
    13. Aidan Thomas MURTAGH (Living)


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Fifth Generation
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1. Fidelma TAAFFE, daughter of Peter TAAFFE and Roisin Kelly was born on (Living). 

2. Emer TAAFFE, daughter of Peter TAAFFE and Roisin Kelly was born on (Living).

3. Georgina TAAFFE, daughter of George TAAFFE and Tina [Unknown] was born on (Living).

4. Rosalyn TAAFFE, daughter of George TAAFFE and Tina [Unknown] was born on (Living).

5. Teresa OLOHAN, daughter of Margaret Noeleen TAAFFE and Tommy OLOHAN was born on (Living).

6. Noele OLOHAN, daughter of Margaret Noeleen TAAFFE and Tommy OLOHAN was born on (Living).

7. Jane OLOHAN, daughter of Margaret Noeleen TAAFFE and Tommy OLOHAN was born on (Living).

8. Thomas Anthony MURTAGH, son of Bernard Leo MURTAGH (1903-1983) and Elizabeth O'HARA (1906-1984), was born on Tuesday, 18 May 1937 in Dublin. He died on Thursday, 20 May 1937 in Dublin after 2 days. He was buried on Friday, 21 May 1937 in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin (St Brigid's - 205.5) with his grandparents (Thomas and Catherine Bradley).

9. Evelyn P MURTAGH, daughter of Bernard Leo MURTAGH (1903-1983) and Elizabeth O'HARA (1906-1984), was born in (Living) in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 248, Apr-Jun). According to the Electoral Register of 1962-63, Bernard, Elizabeth and Evelyn were listed. Evelyn married Sean THOMPSON in (Living).

Sean THOMPSON and Evelyn MURTAGH had the following children:

    1. Olga MURTAGH (Living)
    2. Linda MURTAGH (Living)
    3. Barry MURTAGH (Living)

10. Brendan A MURTAGH, son of Bernard Leo MURTAGH (1903-1983) and Elizabeth O'HARA (1906-1984), was born in (Living) in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 282, Jul-Sep). Brendan married Rita GRIFFIN.

Brendan A MURTAGH and Rita GRIFFIN had the following children:

    4. Sonya MURTAGH (Living)
    5. John MURTAGH (Living)

11. Gerard Patrick MURTAGH, son of Thomas Gerard MURTAGH (1909-1981) and Mary Carmel HARRINGTON (1913-2003), was born on (Living) in Dublin. Gerard lived in 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin and from May 1954 in 31 Gledswood Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin. Gerard married Maria DRUMMY on (Living) in London.

Maria DRUMMY, daughter of Sean DRUMMY ( -1992) and Sheila MYTHEN (1932 - ), was born on (Living) in London.

Gerard Patrick MURTAGH and Maria DRUMMY had the following children:

    6. Sean Ciaran MURTAGH (Living)
    7. Sinead Carmel MURTAGH (Living)
    8. Conor Patrick MURTAGH (Living)

12. Desmond Anthony MURTAGH, son of Thomas Gerard MURTAGH (1909-1981) and Mary Carmel HARRINGTON (1913-2003), was born on (Living) in Dublin.  Desmond was baptised on (Living) in Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Rialto, Dublin. The godparents were Daniel Harrington and Monica Goulding. Desmond lived in 27 Emorville Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin and from May 1954 in 31 Gledswood Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin. He attended school at CBS Westland Row, Dublin. Desmond married Marian FARRY on (Living) in Co. Kildare.

Marian FARRY, daughter of Thomas FARRY (1917-1991) and Bridget HARRINGTON (1923-1990), was born on (Living) in Coolaney, Co. Sligo.

Marian Farry had the following child:

    9. Christina FARRY (Living)

13. Aidan Thomas MURTAGH, son of Thomas Gerard MURTAGH (1909-1981) and Mary Carmel HARRINGTON (1913-2003), was born on (Living) in Dublin (Vol. 2, page 640, Oct-Dec, Dublin South). Aidan lived in 31 Gledswood Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin. He attended school at CBS Westland Row, Dublin. Aidan married Muireann LAWLOR on (Living) in Mount Argus Church, Dublin. The witnesses were Gerard Murtagh and Eilis Lawlor.

Muireann LAWLOR, daughter of Michael LAWLOR ( -1984) and Mary SHEEHAN (1922-2007), was born on (Living) in Dublin.  

Aidan Thomas MURTAGH and Muireann LAWLOR had the following children:

    10. Aisling MURTAGH (Living)
    11. Aoife MURTAGH (Living)

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Sixth Generation
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1. Linda THOMPSON, daughter of Sean THOMPSON and Evelyn MURTAGH, was born on (Living) in Dublin.

2. Olga THOMPSON, daughter of Sean THOMPSON and Evelyn MURTAGH, was born on (Living) in Dublin.

3. Barry THOMPSON, son of Sean THOMPSON and Evelyn MURTAGH, was born on (Living) in Dublin.

4. Sonya MURTAGH, daughter of Brendan A MURTAGH and Rita GRIFFIN, was born on (Living) in Dublin.

5. John MURTAGH, daughter of Brendan A MURTAGH and Rita GRIFFIN, was born on (Living) in Dublin.

6. Sean Ciaran MURTAGH, son of Gerard Patrick MURTAGH and Maria DRUMMY, was born on (Living) in London.

7. Sinead Carmel MURTAGH, daughter of Gerard Patrick MURTAGH and Maria DRUMMY, was born on (Living) in London.

8. Conor Patrick MURTAGH, son of Gerard Patrick MURTAGH and Maria DRUMMY, was born on (Living) in London.

9. Christina FARRY, daughter of Desmond Anthony MURTAGH and Marian FARRY, was born on (Living) in Manchester.

10. Aisling MURTAGH, daughter of Aidan Thomas MURTAGH and Muireann LAWLOR, was born on (Living) in Dublin.

11. Aoife MURTAGH, daughter of Aidan Thomas MURTAGH and Muireann LAWLOR, was born on (Living) in Dublin.
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