Further Research [Gen-001]

Suggestions for further research

These suggestions were gathered by Liam ó Tuathaláin, presumably as he conducted his initial research and certainly as he prepared The Genealogy of the ó Tuathaláins for publication in 1984. It is not clear if this list was intended as reminder to himself or as a task list for the rest of us. It is provided here - with updates for those items that have since been clarified - to encourage appropriate further research in the current or future generations.

Should the reader have any information that might help resolve some of these questions, please contact the (current or future) site owners at website@toolan.de.

Note: The item numbering here differs slightly (for technical and layout reasons) from that in the original.

Toolan

1. Examine family papers of Major French, Cloonyquin, (e.g. rent rolls, wages' records) for information re James Toolan and his ancestors.
2. Look up Tithe Applotment and Griffith Valuation for Clonnyquin.
3. Look up Griffith Valuation for address of Martin Toolan's shop in Clara, stated to be in the square facing the church on the site presently occupied (1952) by the Hibernian Bank and Flynn's.
4. Any newspaper reports of Davitt's and Parnell's meetings at Martin Toolan's shop in Clara? (Martin moved to Dublin in 1892).
5. Any mention of Martin Toolan in Michael Davitt's letters?
6. Were Martin and Bridget Toolan heads of the Sacred Heart Sodalities in Clara? (Fr. Gaffney was Parish Priest at the time).
7. Ascertain year of competition from Wm. Toolan's Feis Ceoil medal. Ascertain date of competition, names of other successful competitors, judges' notes from Feis Ceoil authorities or newspapers. [Editor's addition, 2025: see additional information here, gathered by Brian Toolan, 2024]
8. Search for Press cutting of funeral of Wm. F. Toolan (November, 1932). (Irish Press report has incorrect information re relationships of mourners to deceased).
9. Look up Killena (Tulsk) Parish Registers for particulars of the family of William Toolan (1798-1881) and Bridget Croghan (1811-1891). Also their marriage certificate.
10. Find out about Seán Mór ó Tuathaláin, seanachaí.
11. Look up Fiant of 1594 re O Tolan? Get a copy?
12. Enter dates of birth of Barry Toolan's children.
13. List of freeholders resident in Co. Roscommon c. 1780. Genealogical Office Mss 442. (Not likely to be of interest).
14. Is there any local directory which might list Martin Toolan's shop in Clara. Could County Librarian help?
15. It has been said that the surname ó Tuathaláin is mentioned in an 11th century Mss. in the Bodleian Library of Oxford University. Apparently this information came from some printed information available in Dublin (perhaps in the General Register Office). However, the source is unknown at present.
16. The Franciscan priest who married Michael and Joanne Toolan in Co. Donegal said that the first person to put music on paper was a monk on the continent of Europe named ó Tuathaláin.

Codd

1. Ascertain the names of Bridget Codd Toolan's grandparents or earlier relatives or where they are buried. 
2. Had Bridget's father, James, a farm in Knottown and if he had to whom did it pass? (The title of the farm might show the names of James Codd's ancestors).
3. Did Bridget's brothers, John and Patrick, die young or what happened to them?
4. Had James Codd, Bridget's grandfather, any brothers and sisters and if he had, who were they?
5. Was Bridget's great-grandfather named James? Was his surname Codd?
6. What happened James Codd, Bridget's father? Did he leave Knottown? If he did, where did he go? When did he die? (There was a James Codd a farmer, in Munmore, Cross(a)beg, Co. Wexford in 1891).
7. Are any of the following related to Bridget Codd Toolan?
   1. Eliza Margaret Codd of Kilcowan or Kilcone, Bridgetown, Wexford. (a relative of Nicholas Codd, perhaps?). Died 14-10-1881.
   2. John Codd of Munmore or Crossbeg, Co. Wexford. Died 14-3-1891. (Brother of James Codd of same place, farmer).
   3. Laurence Codd, Monmore, Crossabeg, Co. Wexford. Farmer. Died 8-2-1902. Relative of Eliza Codd, spinster.
   4. John Codd of Coolcallow, Co. Wexford. Died 11-11-1876. Father of Christina Furlong, wife of Nicholas Furlong of Mulgannon, Co., Wexford.
   5. Patrick Codd of Coolballoro, Co. Wexford. Died 11-2-1896. Brother of Christina Furlong above.
   6. James Codd, Whitestown, Co. Wexford. Died 26-1-1898. Brother of Elizabeth Pettit, wife of John Pettit of Main Street, Wexford.
   7. Margaret Codd, of Kerlogue, Co. Wexford, spinster. Died 22-12-1886, relative of Catherine Wright of Kerlogue?
   8. James Codd of Churchlands, Moyglass, Co. Wexford. Died 1871?
8. Copies of Rent Lists for Co. Wexford. 18th Century. Natl. Library Mss 1782.
9. Examine headstones in Skreen graveyard, outside Blackwater, Wexford. (Skreen was chapel-of-ease to Castlebridge).
10. Look up Death Certificate of Mary Anna Codd (died 1922?) and see if she left a Will.
11. Look up 1901 Census for Knottown. Any earlier Census available?
12. Marriage Certificate of James Codd and Ann Furlong (1855 or earlier).

Michael D'Arcy

1. Ascertain maiden name of Michael D'Arcy's wife Mary (1823-1884) from records of her children's births. Try Baptismal records of Pro-Cathredral, Dublin. [Resolved, 2025, see The Brabazon Children]
2. Trace marriage record of Michael and Mary D'Arcy for possible clues to their parents. [Brian Toolan comment, 2025: The 1839 marriage record (see The Brabazon Children) is the church record from Westland Row and doesn’t give parents names.]
3. Who are the two Brabazon children buried in the D'Arcy grave in Glasnevin cemetery? Was Mary D'Arcy a widow when she married Michael? Were the children from an earlier marriage? [Resolved, 2025, see The Brabazon Children] If Mary was a Brabazon, or married to one, she may have been connected indirectly with the D'Arcys of Hyde Park, Co. Westmeath. 
4. Confirm that neither Michael D'Arcy or his wife, Mary, left a will. 
5. Look up Freeman's Journal for report of death of Michael D'Arcy who died 2nd March, 1873. 
6. The D'Arcy children:

Upton

1. General Register Office. Marriages' Index 1865. Vol.17, Pages 583 and 591. Entries re Mary Anne Upton, Dublin North. Whom did she marry? Perhaps Austin Worn's name was registered as Horn or Moran.
2. Look up "Kingstown" Baptismal Registers re Mary Anne Upton, born c.1845, and Marriage Registers re Mary Anne Upton/Austin Worn wedding c.1864-1866. (Marriage not traceable in Gen. Register Office).
3. Any Upton at funerals of (i) John and (ii) Matthew Peter D'Arcy?

Connell

1. Trace marriage record of William Connell and Mary Bourke. May have been married in Limerick as Battalion was stationed there. [Resolved, 2025, see The Connells of Newbridge (Droichead Nua), Co. Kildare]
2. Visit graveyard in Tullahought, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny for tombstones of Connell family.
3. Check Tithe Applotment and Griffith Valuation for Windgap parish.
4. Check Col. Wolseley's autobiography ("Story of a soldier's life'), published 1903, for possible reference to his being wounded in the Crimean War and any reference to his being saved by Sgt. Connell. (It is not certain that this is the Col. Wolseley of family tradition). [Additional information, 2025: Colonel Wolseley and William O'Connell]
5. Examine tombstones in Newbridge graveyard.
6. Any trade directory available which would give particulars of the public houses in Newbridge? (Connells, Turners and Myers ).
7. Check Freeman's Journal for report of death of W 1lliam Connell (Died 2-10-1875).

Quinn

1. Look up 1901 Census for particulars of the Quinns of St. Joseph's Terrace, Fairview, Dublin.

The "Brewery" D'Arcys.

1. Examine "A compendium of Irish Biography'". Alfred John Webb. 1834-1909. M.H. Gill and Sons, for information re John D'Arcy's antecedents.
2. Freeman's Journal Oct. - Nov., 1868. Any information re Matthew Peter D'Arcy Member of Parliament 26-11-1868 - 26-1-1874? Any local connections in Wexford?
3. Examine Freeman's Journal for obituary of Morgan D'Arcy.
4. Check in Genealogical Office for information re John D'Arcy.
5. Look up Incumbered Estates Record re Hamilton K.C. Morgan's estate in Co. Wexford.
6. Any record in Freeman's Journal re weddings of 
   
   1. Honoria D'Arcy to John Redmond
   2. John D'Arcy to Eliza ...
7. Any record in Registry of Deeds of marriage settlements?
8. List of Freeholders in Co. Wexford.
9. Tithe Applotment and Griffith Valuation for Co. Wexford when particulars of D'Arcys estates are known. Did John D'Arcy inherit the Castle Talbot estates?
10. Book regarding the Roads of Ireland. Any clue in maps re estates of D'Arcys and Talbots?
11. Lewis's Wexford. Edited and published by Elizabeth Browne and Tom Wickham.
12. Samuel Lewis's Topographical Dictionary, 1837.
13. Trace descendants of Honoria Redmond (formerly D'Arcy) to see if the Redmonds of Molesworth St., Dublin are related to her.
14. Complete pedigrees of the English and Irish branches of the D'Arcy family. London 1901. Copy in Genealogical Office? Any mention of the 'Brewery" folk?‘
15. Was Morgan D'Arcy named after the Morgan mentioned (above)?
16. Look up Burke's re Knaresboroughs and Burkes of Kilkenny.
17. Where is Honoria D'Arcy's husband, John Redmond, buried? Look up Freeman's Journal for obituary notice. His headstone and/or cemetery records might give useful information re his descendants. Also his will, if available. There might be a copy of the will attached to the title deeds of some of his properties.
18. Guide to copies and abstracts of Irish Wills. Rev. Wallace Clare. 1930.
19. Were Morgan and Honoria D'Arcy brother and sister to John, the brewer?
20. Check Freeman's Journal for obituaries of Eliza, John D'Arcy's wife, who died August, 1862 and Honoria Redmond who died February, 1885.
21. Read biography of Archbishop Plunkett for any references to relationship with the "Brewery" D'Arcys. (Life of William Conyngham, Fourth Baron Plunkett by F.D. How. 1900. Baron Plunkett died in Bray 1854 ).

Wills, etc.

1. Morgan M. D'Arcy, "Elleville", Raglan Road. Plain copy W. & G. P.R. 24-7-1878. Public Record Office. T.11718. 
2. Francis D'Arcy, Dublin. Grant of Admon., 1749. Prerogative Grants Book. Fol.97B;
3. John D'Arcy, Mountjoy St. Probate Office Copies 1854. Prerogative 1931. (No. 133 Testamentary, etc.)
4. Conyers D'Arcy. Commission 1750-51. Prerogative Grants Book. Fol., 186B.
5. Nicholas D'Arcy, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Ext. Will. Prerogative. 31-1-1846. Vol. 13, P.64..
6. Index to Prerogative Wills and Wills, 1746-1785: examine for references to Conyers and Upton.
7. Will of Margaret D'Arcy of Eccles St. Copy in Genealogical Office.
8. Martin James D'Arcy, died 7-9-1881. Bespeak Book Entry No. 87 of October, 1919.
9. Dominick D'Arcy, Knockane, Co. Clare. Will and Grant 1728. Preog. (W.B.) Fol. 171A
10. William Taylor D'Arcy, Ashley Park, Galway. Probate 1939. Prer. Grants Book Folio 214A.

Miscellaneous

1. "Transportations to Australia'. Any references of interest?