T.J. Clanchy Descriptive List (Ref. PR11)

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A3 Family Tree, Reminiscences, and Memorabilia

23. [23 January 1991] “Ancestors, Descendants & Family Members of Edmund Slattery (1792-1876), Skin and Hide Merchant, 5, Shandon St, Cork”. The family tree begins with Edmund’s grandfather, Edward, and ends with his great-granddaughters, the latest-born of whom, Sheila Anne Murphy, was born in 1904. A note states that “the papers are not clear” on certain relationships. 1p 24. [1945-46] Reminiscences of the Clanchy family. (1) Notes on TJ Clanchy and his family by Mary Clanchy, Sacred Heat Nun, Mount Anvil, Dublin, daughter of Clanchy by his second marriage. In a covering note dated 30 December 1946, Mary forwards the notes to her step-niece, Sheila Murphy, as requested. Two copies of Mary’s notes are present. Also present is a newspaper cutting regarding Francisco Lopez of Paraguay and his Irish wife Eliza Lynch, whom, a marginal note states, was “a great-grandaunt” [of whom is not specified]. (2) “Memories of life at Sunville”, by Mrs Anita Daly, nee McCarthy, neighbour of the Clanchys. She recollects childhood friendships around the turn of the century, in particular her friendship with Mary Clanchy. [c. 1945]. 25. Undated Letter from Mary Clanchy to Lizzie (her step-sister), discussing family members and speaking of her life. 5pp 26. Undated Copy of prayer copied by Elizabeth Mary Clanchy from an original in her mother’s (Mary Anne Clanchy, nee Slattery) handwriting. The prayer relates to impending matrimony. Dated June 20 th [year not given]. 3pp 27. [1890s] Small note book (of TJ Clanchy), containing rough notes in a tiny hand. Notes include names and addresses, prices, travel information, notes on research (mainly into the Tudor period), quotations from books and papers. Undated [1890s]. Fragile.