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Kilfinaghty Church of Ireland Church and Graveyard, Sixmilebridge

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Kilfinaghty Church of Ireland Church and Graveyard Headstone Transcriptions (Complete as of October 2010)
1640 - 1993
Sixmilebridge area
Transcriptions from Headstones and Memorials
Clare County Library Photographic Archive
The Clare Roots Society


Notes:
Grave numbers preceded by the letter C indicate memorials within the Church.
Grave numbers preceded by the letters CV indicate memorials underneath the Church.
Grave numbers are generally in line with the Eyre Ievers map of 1935 to ensure continuity.
APMD = Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead.


Kilfinaghty Church of Ireland Cemetery Sixmilebridge
Graves Records
Surname
First Name
Maiden Name
Date of Death
Grave No.
Full Inscription
Alexander       6 Mrs Alexander | map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location
Barkley William   12 Jan 1754 75 Here lieth the body of William Barkley son of David Barkley who departed January 12th 1754
Baxter       23 Baxter {boy of 5 or 6 }
Brooks George W.     24 Sacred to the memory of George W. Brooks who departed this life August 19th age 55 years
Butler Henry   11 Aug 1852 C1 Sacred to the memory of | Henry Butler Esqr., | of Castle Crine who departed this life | on the 11th of August A. D. 1852 | This tablet is placed here | as a small tribute of the love and respect | felt for him by his wife and children | "The redeemed of the Lord shall return and come \ with singing unto Sion, and everlasting joy | shall be upon their head they shall obtain | gladness and joy sorrow and mourning shall | flee away"
Butler Henry   22 Jan 1952 58 Henry Butler born 26 September 1876 died 22 January 1952 [The Butler family has a private cemetery on their estate at Castlecrine and vaults at Bunratty]
Butler William Dawson Eyre   Feb 1948 58A William Dawson Eyre Butler born 19 November 1870 died February 1948 [The Butler family has a private cemetery on their estate at Castlecrine and vaults at Bunratty]
Butler Anna Frances   22 Jul 1928 58B Anna Frances Butler born 19 June 1874 died 22 July 1928 [The Butler family has a private cemetery on their estate at Castlecrine and vaults at Bunratty]
Clark Michael   1640 C6 Dated 1640 body of Michael Clark MOI departed this life?? Lord God. [Headstone found at threshold of western door of Church during renovations.]
Colopy Margaret Clarke Jan 1785 101 This stone erected by Timothy Colopy in memory of his wife Margaret Colopy alias Clarke who departed this life January 1785 aged 18 years
Cotter Katierin   12 Oct 1679 CV1 “STAY . GENTLE . READER . DROP . A . TEAR FOR . PIOUS . DUST . LIES . BURIED . HERE A . VERTUOUS . WYFE . A . PRUDEN . MOTHER AND . ZEALOUS . SAYNT . LIE . HERE . TOGETHER . . . . . . . . . IER . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . THEN . COURTEOUS . READER . CEASE . TO MOANE KATIERIN . COTTER . WIFE . TO . RICHARD COTTER . DEPARTED . THIS . LIFE . THE . 19 DAY . OF . OCTOBER . 1679.”APMD 1894 Vol.11(3) [This headstone was in aisle of Church. Number on map does not indicate its position.]
d'Esterre Arthur Ellis   13 Oct 1835 C4 Sacred to the memory of |Arthur Ellis d'Esterre | who died 13th October 1835 | aged 43 years and 5 months | also Letetia Susanna | who died 12th February 1855 aged 63 years | their daughter | Mary Kerr | who died 21st March 1849 | aged 19 years and 6 months old | Letetia Margaretta | who died 16th April 1855 | aged 28 years | also Henry Wm. Their son | who died 16th September 1851 aged 20 years | this tablet erected by their youngest son and brother J. Norcott d'Esterre
d'Esterre Letetia Susanna   12 Feb 1855 C4 Sacred to the memory of |Arthur Ellis d'Esterre | who died 13th October 1835 | aged 43 years and 5 months | also Letetia Susanna | who died 12th February 1855 aged 63 years | their daughter | Mary Kerr | who died 21st March 1849 | aged 19 years and 6 months old | Letetia Margaretta | who died 16th April 1855 | aged 28 years | also Henry Wm. Their son | who died 16th September 1851 aged 20 years | this tablet erected by their youngest son and brother J. Norcott d'Esterre
d'Esterre Mary Kerr   21 Mar 1849 C4 Sacred to the memory of |Arthur Ellis d'Esterre | who died 13th October 1835 | aged 43 years and 5 months | also Letetia Susanna | who died 12th February 1855 aged 63 years | their daughter | Mary Kerr | who died 21st March 1849 | aged 19 years and 6 months old | Letetia Margaretta | who died 16th April 1855 | aged 28 years | also Henry Wm. Their son | who died 16th September 1851 aged 20 years | this tablet erected by their youngest son and brother J. Norcott d'Esterre
d'Esterre Letetia Margaretta   16 April 1855 C4 Sacred to the memory of |Arthur Ellis d'Esterre | who died 13th October 1835 | aged 43 years and 5 months | also Letetia Susanna | who died 12th February 1855 aged 63 years | their daughter | Mary Kerr | who died 21st March 1849 | aged 19 years and 6 months old | Letetia Margaretta | who died 16th April 1855 | aged 28 years | also Henry Wm. Their son | who died 16th September 1851 aged 20 years | this tablet erected by their youngest son and brother J. Norcott d'Esterre
d'Esterre Henry William   16 Sept 1851 C4 Sacred to the memory of |Arthur Ellis d'Esterre | who died 13th October 1835 | aged 43 years and 5 months | also Letetia Susanna | who died 12th February 1855 aged 63 years | their daughter | Mary Kerr | who died 21st March 1849 | aged 19 years and 6 months old | Letetia Margaretta | who died 16th April 1855 | aged 28 years | also Henry Wm. Their son | who died 16th September 1851 aged 20 years | this tablet erected by their youngest son and brother J. Norcott d'Esterre
d'Esterre Robert Kerr   19 Aug 1863 C5 Sacred | to the memory of | Robert Kerr D'Esterre | of Rossmagnaher Esqr. | who died | on the 19th day of August 1863 | aged 73 years | "and the dead in Christ shall | rise first". 1st Thessalonians IV. 16 | a tribute of respect and | affection from his widow and son | whom he loved
d'Esterre Mary   13 May 1844 103 Mary D'Esterre died 13th May 1844 aged 84 years. Henry D'Esterre Esq. died 13th December 1844 aged 54 years
d'Esterre Henry   13 Dec 1844 103 Mary D'Esterre died 13th May 1844 aged 84 years. Henry D'Esterre Esq. died 13th December 1844 aged 54 years
d'Esterre Robert Kerr   19 Aug 1863 43 Sacred to the memory of Robert Kerr D'Esterre Esq. who died 19th August 1863 aged 73 years and of Lavinia Maria D'Esterre his wife died 22nd December 1875 aged 73 years | God is love
d'Esterre Lavinia Maria   22 Dec 1875 43 Sacred to the memory of Robert Kerr D'Esterre Esq. who died 19th August 1863 aged 73 years and of Lavinia Maria D'Esterre his wife died 22nd December 1875 aged 73 years | God is love
Ellis Thomas   5 Sept 1776 92 This stone was erected by Jane Hicks alias Ellis in memory of her father Thomas Ellis who departed this life 5th September 1776 aged 65 years | her mother Mary alias Creagh departed this life March 20th 1781 aged 60 years.
Ellis Mary Creagh 20 March 1781 92 This stone was erected by Jane Hicks alias Ellis in memory of her father Thomas Ellis who departed this life 5th September 1776 aged 65 years | her mother Mary alias Creagh departed this life March 20th 1781 aged 60 years.
G.W.B.     1855 24A G.W. B. 1855
Gabbett Robert   31 Jan 1874 42 Erected by John Gabbett Esq. in memory of his beloved and only son Robert Gabbett who died 31st January 1874 aged 34 years [Gabbett vault of Castlelake. Contains four caskets].
Going       2 Dr. Going | map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location
Goulding F. W.   25 Nov 1901 31 Sacred | to the memory of | F. W. Goulding | who died at Six Mile Bridge Station on the 25th November 1901 | aged 58 years | erected by his loving wife | Mary | who died 8th October 1914 | aged 71 years | He was Postmaster of Six Mile Bridge Post Office
Goulding Mary   08 Oct 1914 31 Sacred | to the memory of | F. W. Goulding | who died at Six Mile Bridge Station on the 25th November 1901 | aged 58 years | erected by his loving wife | Mary | who died 8th October 1914 | aged 71 years | He was Postmaster of Six Mile Bridge Post Office
Haig       59 Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location
Harris       5 Harris & wife |map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location
Hickman Mary   13 May 1771 CV2 Here lies the body of Miss Mary Hickman who departed this life 13th day of May 1771 aged 28 years. Erected by her brother Robert Hickman Esq. [This headstone was in aisle of Church. Number on map does not indicate its position.]
Ievers Mary Shinkwin   04 Oct 1934 41 To the memory of | Mary Shinkwin Ievers | died 4th October 1934 | aged 91 years
Ievers Norman Lancelot   21 Nov 1993 157A In loving memory | of | Squadron Leader | Norman Lancelot Ievers | died 21 Nov 1993 | aged 81 years | R. I. P. | erected by his wife
Ievers Henry John   23 June 1879 1 Erected by Marcus Going and sincere friends of Henry John Ivers esq, who died 23rd June 1879 aged 86 years | erected by Capt. David Wilson Ivers who died 11 Dec 1877 aged 83 years
Ievers David Wilson   11 Dec 1877 1 Erected by Marcus Going and sincere friends of Henry John Ivers esq, who died 23rd June 1879 aged 86 years | erected by Capt. David Wilson Ivers who died 11 Dec 1877 aged 83 years
Ievers William   5 April 1897 26 William Ivers 4th son of Eyre Ivers Esq. of Mount Ivers who died at Annsdale, Langashire, England on 5th April 1897 aged 45 years |
Ievers       27 Ivers Vault
Kent       71 Kent [Note: Mr. Francis Kent was the clerk in Ieverstown Market in 1758]
Lewis Richard M.   1 Feb 1825 74 Here lieth the body of | Richd. M. Lewis who de | parted this life the 1st day | of February 1825 aged two | years and four months
Lewis Eliza Margaret   22 Feb 1851 73 Sacred to the memory of Eliza Margaret wife of Stephen Lewis Esq. who departed this life February 22nd 1851 | In the fullest hope of blessed and rightousness of her crucified Redeemer | God forbid that I should glory save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
Marius       8 Marius - 3 year old girl | map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location
Maunsell Annie Kathleen   12 May 1880 48 In loving memory | of | Annie Kathleen | the beloved child of | Thomas Maunsell | Deerpark | born May 12th 1880 died Feb. 1st 1885
McNamara Jean Malcolm   05 Jan 1990 29 In loving rememberance | of | William Russell | of Rathmore | who died Nov 10th 1895 | aged 81 years | and of his wife Jane Malcolm | who died Sept 1st 1909 | aged 76 years | and his daughter Jane Murdock | who fell asleep Oct 13th 1942 | aged 78 years | her daughter | Jean Malcolm McNamara | died 5th January 1990 aged 82 years. Headstone made by John Coffey of Limerick
Miller James   21 June 1817 72 Sacred to the memory of | James Miller Esq. ob 21st June 1817 ae 68 | Beati mortur qui in domino moriuntui vivit post funera virtus | at home adored by rich and poor esteem because they ever found him what he seemed | this sad memorial of a lamented husband was placed here by Mrs. Miller for herself and family
Miller Elizabeth Creagh 17 Oct 1783 91 This tomb was erected by ?? Miller in memory of his wife Elizabeth alias Creagh who departed this life 17th October 1783 aged 53 years
Morice Francis   1897 44 Francis Morice of Springfield born XX11 June MDCCCXXVII died XXIX April MD CCCXCVII 1827 - 1897 [Made by Sharp and Emery of Dublin]
Murdock Jane Russell 13 Oct 1942 29 In loving rememberance | of | William Russell | of Rathmore | who died Nov 10th 1895 | aged 81 years | and of his wife Jane Malcolm | who died Sept 1st 1909 | aged 76 years | and his daughter Jane Murdock | who fell asleep Oct 13th 1942 | aged 78 years | her daughter | Jean Malcolm McNamara | died 5th January 1990 aged 82 years. Headstone made by John Coffey of Limerick
Owen Rebecca   1723 CV3 Here lies the body of Rebecca //oe wife to John Owens S?? Of Ennis ??? Who departed this life 1st ? 1723 aged ?? [This headstone was in aisle of Church.Number on map does not indicate its position.]
Pallin Anne   21 Mar 1944 59A Anne Windsor Pallin eldest daughter of Major S. L. Pallin A.V.D. attached to 8th Hussars died 21st March 1944 aged 63 years
Russell William   10 Nov 1895 29 In loving rememberance | of | William Russell | of Rathmore | who died Nov 10th 1895 | aged 81 years | and of his wife Jane Malcolm | who died Sept 1st 1909 | aged 76 years | and his daughter Jane Murdock | who fell asleep Oct 13th 1942 | aged 78 years | her daughter | Jean Malcolm McNamara | died 5th January 1990 aged 82 years. Headstone made by John Coffey of Limerick
Russell Jane Malcolm 01 Sep 1909 29 In loving rememberance | of | William Russell | of Rathmore | who died Nov 10th 1895 | aged 81 years | and of his wife Jane Malcolm | who died Sept 1st 1909 | aged 76 years | and his daughter Jane Murdock | who fell asleep Oct 13th 1942 | aged 78 years | her daughter | Jean Malcolm McNamara | died 5th January 1990 aged 82 years. Headstone made by John Coffey of Limerick
Scarlett William   28 June 1881 21 Sacred | to the memory of | William Scarlett | who died at Six Mile Bridge | 28th June 1881 | and | Jane Scarlett | his wife who died 3rd April 1886 | also their children Anna | who died 23rd December 1866 | & Charles | who died 15th April 1866 | erected by their beloved children | washed in the blood of Jesus
Scarlett Jane   3 April 1886 21 Sacred | to the memory of | William Scarlett | who died at Six Mile Bridge | 28th June 1881 | and | Jane Scarlett | his wife who died 3rd April 1886 | also their children Anna | who died 23rd December 1866 | & Charles | who died 15th April 1866 | erected by their beloved children | washed in the blood of Jesus
Scarlett Anna   23 Dec 1866 21 Sacred | to the memory of | William Scarlett | who died at Six Mile Bridge | 28th June 1881 | and | Jane Scarlett | his wife who died 3rd April 1886 | also their children Anna | who died 23rd December 1866 | & Charles | who died 15th April 1866 | erected by their beloved children | washed in the blood of Jesus
Scarlett Charles   15 April 1866 21 Sacred | to the memory of | William Scarlett | who died at Six Mile Bridge | 28th June 1881 | and | Jane Scarlett | his wife who died 3rd April 1886 | also their children Anna | who died 23rd December 1866 | & Charles | who died 15th April 1866 | erected by their beloved children | washed in the blood of Jesus
Scarlett Thomas H.   31 March 1894 22 In loving memory | of | Thomas H. Scarlett | who died in Dublin, March 31 1894 | aged 53 years | For so He giveth his beloved sleep
Scarlett Jane   1855 32 Erected | to the memory of | Jane Scarlett | who departed this life | in the year 1855 | aged 8 years | by her beloved brothers | I am the resurection | and the life, he that | believeth in me though | he were dead | yet shall be live John the 25v.
Stenson Isabella Wilson 16 Jan 1877 140 Sacred to the memory of Isabella Stenson alias Wilson who departed this life on 16th January 1877 aged 34 years | also her husband James Stenson who departed life May 18th 1897 aged 59 years | erected by James Stenson their son | They loved their God, obeyed His laws, glorified in their country's cause, their weeping children this last tribute pay to their remains now mingled with the clay
Stenson James   18 May 1897 140 Sacred to the memory of Isabella Stenson alias Wilson who departed this life on 16th January 1877 aged 34 years | also her husband James Stenson who departed life May 18th 1897 aged 59 years | erected by James Stenson their son | They loved their God, obeyed His laws, glorified in their country's cause, their weeping children this last tribute pay to their remains now mingled with the clay
Stringer Martha     7 STRINGER | Martha, Oliver | John, Lettuica | James 7th June | 1967 Aged 62 years | erected by loving family
Stringer Oliver     7 STRINGER | Martha, Oliver | John, Lettuica | James 7th June | 1967 Aged 62 years | erected by loving family
Stringer John     7 STRINGER | Martha, Oliver | John, Lettuica | James 7th June | 1967 Aged 62 years | erected by loving family
Stringer Lettuica     7 STRINGER | Martha, Oliver | John, Lettuica | James 7th June | 1967 Aged 62 years | erected by loving family
Stringer James   07 Jun 1968 7 STRINGER | Martha, Oliver | John, Lettuica | James 7th June | 1967 Aged 62 years | erected by loving family
Strong John     3 John Strong [Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       93 [Flag stone. No inscription. Marks entrance to vault beneath Chruch.]
Unknown       105 [Flag stone. No inscription. Marks entrance to vault beneath Chruch.]
Unknown       119 [Flag stone. No inscription. Marks entrance to vault beneath Chruch.]
Unknown       139 [Flag stone. No inscription. Marks entrance to vault beneath Chruch.]
Unknown       129 [Stone marker: no inscription]
Unknown       102 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       127 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       128 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       141 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       142 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       45 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       46 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       47 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       28 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       36 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Unknown       4 [Earthen Mound. Map of Eyre Ievers of 1935 indicates a possible unmarked grave in this location.]
Vandeleur Arthur   6 June 1860 C3 To the beloved memory | of | Arthur Vandeleur | of Ralahine, Esqre., | Captain and Brevet Major | Royal Artillery | who entered into rest, June 6. 1860 | aged 31 years | thanks be to God which giveth us the victory, | through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians NV 57
Vandeleur       157 Vandeleur Vault
Walton Susan Mary   24 July 1911 49 Erected in fond memory of Susan Mary Walton of Ballysheen who departed this life on the 24th July 1911.
Wilson Lucius     C2 Sacred to the memory of | Lucius Wilson Esqr. | of Rynanagh | and Elizabeth his wife | this tablet was erected | by their affectionate daughters | Elizabeth and Charlotte Wilson || "If we believe that Jesus died and rose again even so them also | which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with Him". 1 Thess 1V 14
Wilson Elizabeth     C2 Sacred to the memory of | Lucius Wilson Esqr. | of Rynanagh | and Elizabeth his wife | this tablet was erected | by their affectionate daughters | Elizabeth and Charlotte Wilson || "If we believe that Jesus died and rose again even so them also | which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with Him". 1 Thess 1V 14
Wilson Elizabeth   22 April 1862 25 Here lies the body of | Elizabeth Wilson who | died on the 22nd April | 1862 and Charlotte Wilson | who died on 29th February 1876 | daughters of Lucius Wilson Esq. of Ranaha [Rynanagh] in the County of Clare
Wilson Charlotte   29 Feb 1876 25 Here lies the body of | Elizabeth Wilson who | died on the 22nd April | 1862 and Charlotte Wilson | who died on 29th February 1876 | daughters of Lucius Wilson Esq. of Ranaha [Rynanagh] in the County of Clare
Wolfenden Henry   21 March 1883 37 The Reverend Henry Wolfenden incumbent of this parish for more than ten years who fell asleep in Jesus at Kilfinaughty in 21st March 1883. Aged 70 years. Well done good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things. I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of the Lord. Stone made by Sharp & Emery Dublin

 

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Kilfinaghty Church of Ireland Church and Graveyard, Sixmilebridge