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William Humphrys

Older grave (probably 1799) commemorating William Humphrys, Abington, Co.Limerick.
See full size and grave removed from ground (by caretaker).
Photos 2009 courtesy of Richard Humphreys.
See also 2006 shot light adjusted and original, and alternative and alternative, courtesy of Richard Humphreys.

William Humphrys,
born 1724,
farmer at Doonane, Co.Tipperary (nr Co.Limerick border),
he might be "William Humphrys" who is listed in [Religious Census 1766], Union of Killnirath, Diocese of Cashel, Co.Tipperary, prob. Mar/Apr 1766, with 5 Catholics in family,
the family story is that he came to Glenstal, Co.Limerick with his son John, and died at Glenstal,
his grave describes him as of Doonane, his son John as of Glenstal,
he is buried near Glenstal, not near Doonane,
died 13th Feb 1799, age 75 yrs [grave],
bur Abington, Co.Limerick,
there are two gravestones commemorating him,
had issue:

1. John Humphrys, "Cracked Jack",
   born Doonane, Co.Tipperary, est c.1760,
   came to Glenstal, Co.Limerick, by marriage.

   
   

2. (probably) Patrick Humphrys, had issue:
   1. David Humphrys,
      "David Humphrys (Pat)" (i.e. son of Pat) is listed in [Griffiths Valuation, 1850] as occupying 32 acres (with a house) in Glenstal townland, leasing from Sir Matthew Barrington, 2nd Baronet.

   
   

3. (possibly) Debora Humphrys,
   mar 1805 to George Furlong and had issue.

Later grave (perhaps temp 1830s) commemorating William Humphrys, erected by his son John.
Abington. Photo 2006.
See full size.
Photo courtesy of Richard Humphreys.
See also 2009 shot courtesy of Richard Humphreys.