Daniel MacCarthy Glas Collection- Descriptive List

Descriptive list of the Daniel MacCarthy (Glas) Collection

Eugene writes that he has discovered the name of Felim MacCarthy's father and that he has visited Angel O'Donoghue, granddaughter of Angel Hurley, in order to discover her family history which he recounts in the letter. Next, he discusses Dermot of Dyrragh (whether he was the brother of Cormac Glas and Felim), how General Shuldham published a MacCarthy pedigree and that he will be visiting Mr Bennett of Bandon, another respectable genealogist.

Reference:

PR70/B/330

Date:

1 May 1871

Title:

Letter from Eugene MacCarthy, Belrose, Eniskean [Enniskean, County Cork] to Daniel

MacCarthy. Level:

Item

Extent: Part of:

4pp

PR70/B

Scope and Content: Eugene writes that Donogh Oge mic Owen mic Felim is a household name throughout Ireland. He states that Donogh Oge was married to an O'Herlihy by whom he had four sons and then discusses the family of eldest son Florence. He assures Daniel that this genealogy is correct and that he will send Daniel the pedigrees of An Duna and Norso MacCarthys. He also notes that Daniel was in Dunmanway himself some twelve months ago. In a post-script, Eugene has heard that Daniel knows Irish so he will send him Irish poetry.

Reference:

PR70/B/331

Date:

3 May 1871

Title:

Letter from Eugene MacCarthy, Belrose [Enniskean, County Cork] to Daniel

MacCarthy. Level:

Item

Extent: Part of:

4pp

PR70/B

Scope and Content: Eugene writes that he has made a mistake concerning Dermot and Denis of Dyrragh being brothers of Cormac and Felim Glas. He says he was distracted when writing his last letter as his nephew and niece called prior to emigrating to America. He writes that he was never aware of a connection with the Shuldhams who visited Dunmanway once a year. Eugene firmly believes that Denis was the brother of Cormac and Felim Glas and the father to the Mary MacCarthy who married Edmund Shuldham. He also promises to send Daniel a pedigree for Jerry na Duna in the future.

Reference:

PR70/B/332

Date:

15 May 1871

Title:

Letter from Eugene MacCarthy, Belrose, Eniskean [Enniskean, County Cork] to Daniel

MacCarthy. Level:

Item

Extent: Part of:

4pp

PR70/B

Scope and Content: Eugene writes that he received Daniel's letter and articles which he forwarded to a Mr Pattison. He says that Daniel was correct in thinking the pedigree for Jerry na Duna was signed by Eugene's father and that he has been consulting an elderly lady who recalls Jerry na Duna's visits to her home. Eugene now believes that his family and Jerry na Duna were in the fourth degree of affinity. He asks about the name of Jerry na Duna's father, promises to gather more information regarding the

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