Genealogy research by Mark Humphrys.
Genealogy research by Mark Humphrys.
James Carrique Ponsonby, MP,
He
mar May 1766, Dublin,
to Mary O'Hara [born est c.1742,
descendant of
Henry VII].
James in
[Deed, 1769]
takes possession of a property in
Clare St, Dublin
(see map).
Deed witnessed by
Rowland Blennerhassett of Dublin
(the future 1st Baronet).
In
[Deed, 1770]
he transfers the Clare St, Dublin,
property to his father-in-law Charles O'Hara (the elder).
MP for Tulsk
1776-83.
Mary's father died 1776 (her mother had died in 1759).
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James and Mary separated in 1778.
[Ms 36488/7] has deed dated 14 Aug 1778, implementing their separation agreement. It says that they "for diverse weighty causes and considerations them thereunto moving are come to a full and final resolution to live separate and apart". James undertakes to pay her a very comfortable £500 per year while they lived apart (which would look like she was blameless in the separation, though see below). He transfers land in Co.Limerick to her brother Charles. The return from this will be her income. |
He may be "James Ponsonby" who is
Lieutenant Colonel
in the Kerry Legion
as at 1779
[Fuller, 1919].
[Deed, 1829]
says the original inheritance at the marriage settlement 1766
was £6,000
off lands in Co.Limerick,
and the said lands were exchanged by
Act of Parliament 1781-82
for other lands in Co.Kerry.
High Sheriff of Co. Kerry 1781-82.
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[History of the Irish Parliament]
says:
"In 1782 his wife was said to have run away with Lord Bellomont". But they were already separated at this time, so maybe she got to keep her £500 per year. "Lord Bellomont" is Charles Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont. |
James was
MP for Tralee
1783-90.
See
[Kerry MPs].
[History of the Irish Parliament]
outlines his career in Parliament
and says: "He voted solidly for the government".
[Ms 36488/8]
shows James and Mary as still separated in 1783.
He died Dec 1796, age 58 yrs
[Ms 20608].
He would be bur in
Ponsonby tomb in Kilflynn churchyard.
Though tomb
has inscription "W.P. 1795".
Seems like his son erected it before father died.
Mary died 8 Nov 1798,
according to
Letter of 8 July 1805
from her son William.
She definitely
died before 1799.
[Deed, 1829]
said James and Mary had only two children.
James and Mary
had issue:
Signature of
James Ponsonby on
deed of separation, 1778,
[Ms 36488/7].
See larger.
See other signature.
Signature of
Mary O'Hara on
deed of separation, 1778,
[Ms 36488/7].
See larger.
See other signature.
James Carrique Ponsonby, MP for Tulsk,
listed in
[Dublin directory, 1783].
When in Dublin at the
Irish House of Commons
his residence was in
Merrion Square.
See also
photo.
Crotto in
[The Post-chaise Companion, 1786, p.180].
Vault of Ponsonby of Crotto, Kilflynn Church of Ireland graveyard, Kilflynn, Co.Kerry.
Inscription says "W.P. 1795".
Does not say "J.P. 1795".
[JMD]
agrees it
says
"W.P. 1795".
So apparently erected by James Ponsonby's son William Ponsonby
in 1795 for his father,
before his father died in 1796.
Close-up of inscription on
Ponsonby tomb.
Photo 2013.
See larger
and full size.
See other shot.
Bones are visible inside the vault through the hole.
See 2016 photos of
LHS inside and
RHS inside.
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