William Faris1

Family
Father*George Faris1
Residence*At the time of his marriage, he resided in Mackan, County Cavan.1 
Marriage*9 September 1779He married Anne Fleming, daughter of James Fleming and _____ Saunderson, about 9 September 1779, the date of their marriage settlement.1 

Family

 Anne Fleming

Citations

  1. [S1618] Crossle Genealogical Abstracts, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Fleming of Bellville, referencing pedigree lent to transcriber by Reverend H.R. Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as Crossle Genealogical Abstracts.

_____ Faris1

Family
RelationshipGrandaunt of Walter Hinds
Father*John Faris1 d. b 31 Jan 1754
Marriage*She married Reverend Edward Carson.1 

Family

 Reverend Edward Carson

Citations

  1. [S1620] Betham Genealogical Abstracts, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, will of John "Farriss" of Mackan, County Cavan. Hereinafter cited as Betham Genealogical Abstracts.

John Farley1

b. 15 February 1757, d. June 1822
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Meindirt Farley2
Mother*Barbara Van Dieren2
Birth*15 February 1757John Farley was born on 15 February 1757 in New Jersey.2 
Marriage*30 January 1776He married first Mary Klein on 30 January 1776.2 
Revolutionary War*He served in the Revolutionary War as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Second Battalion of the New Jersey militia.2 
Marriage*1793He married second Elizabeth Sunderland about 1793.2 
Marriage*He married third, as her third husband, Elizabeth (Heaton) Smith Heaton, daughter of Daniel Heaton and Martha __?__.1,3,4 
Relocation*After their marriage, John and Elizabeth moved to the hamlet of Dickersonville, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.4 
Death*June 1822He died in June 1822 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 652 
Burial* and was buried as Lieutenant John Farley in Dickersonville Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.2 

Family 1

 Mary Klein

Family 2

 Elizabeth Sunderland

Family 3

 Elizabeth Heaton b. 5 Mar 1768, d. 15 Oct 1847

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 4, pages 135-137, citing a letter from a great granddaughter of Daniel's, written to researcher Willis Heaton before 1900, naming Daniel's children. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lieutenant John Farley, Memorial# 27210031. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Heaton) Smith Heaton Farley, Memorial# 27209598.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 6, page 219.

Meindirt Farley1

Family
Marriage*He married Barbara Van Dieren.1 

Family

 Barbara Van Dieren
Child 1.John Farley1 b. 15 Feb 1757, d. Jun 1822

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lieutenant John Farley, Memorial# 27210031. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Annie Farmer1

b. 1880
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*1880Annie Farmer was born in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland, probably about the middle of 1880. We have not yet found the registration of her birth, so our rationale for the timing is this: She was listed with her siblings on the 1901 Census, in what appears to be birth order, between her sister Minnie who was born in February of 1878 and sister Matilda who was born in June of 1881. In the 1912 obituary for her mother, the three married daughters were listed first, and the unmarried Annie was listed between unmarried Minnie and Theresa, who was called Cissie.1,2 
(Daughter) Census Ireland 19011901Annie appeared on the 1901 census in the household of her parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. She was probably about 21 years of age, although she was recorded as 19 on the census, and her occupation was recorded as "farmer's daughter."1 

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Roscommon Messenger, 16 March 1912, obituary, "Death and Funeral of Mrs. Owen Farmer, Newton", noting her date of death as Thursday morning, 28 February 1912, although Thursday was actually 29 February 1912. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.

Clayton S. Farmer1

b. 1891
Family
Birth*1891Clayton S. Farmer was born about 1891 in Pennsylvania.2 
Census US 1910*16 April 1910Clayton S. Farmer was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 16 April 1910 at 7032 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was 19 years old, a boarder in the home of Allen and Katherine Lehman, and worked as a clerk in a drugstore. Both of his parents were reported to have been born in Pennsylvania, although we have not been able to identify them.2 
Marriage*1918He married, as her first husband, Gladys M. Bloomfield, daughter of Herbert W. Bloomfield and Anna E. McLaughlin, in 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

 Gladys M. Bloomfield b. 1896, d. 13 Apr 1967
Child 1.Clayton S. Farmer Jr.3 b. 12 Dec 1919, d. 12 Dec 1919

Citations

  1. [S1817] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Gladys M Bloomfield and Clayton S Farmer in 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, referencing Digital GSU# 4141622. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Clayton S. Farmer, enumerated as a boarder in the home of Allen L. and Katherine L. Lehman, Philadelphia Ward 40, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1410; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1016; FHL microfilm: 1375423. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, stillborn death of Clayton Farmer Jr, certificate# 124363, age 0, born on 12 December 1919 in Pennsylvania, died on 12 December 1919 in Tullytown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Clayton Farmer and Gladys Bloomfield. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.

Clayton S. Farmer Jr.1

b. 12 December 1919, d. 12 December 1919
Family
Father*Clayton S. Farmer1 b. 1891
Mother*Gladys M. Bloomfield1 b. 1896, d. 13 Apr 1967
Birth-Stillborn*12 December 1919Clayton S. Farmer Jr. was stillborn on 12 December 1919 in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, stillborn death of Clayton Farmer Jr, certificate# 124363, age 0, born on 12 December 1919 in Pennsylvania, died on 12 December 1919 in Tullytown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Clayton Farmer and Gladys Bloomfield. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.

Eliza Cleta Farmer1

b. 8 July 1868, d. 13 November 1967
Family
Birth*8 July 1868Eliza Cleta Farmer was born on 8 July 1868 in Illinois.1,2 
Name VariationShe was called Cleta.2,3 
Marriage*24 December 1890She married John Thalman on 24 December 1890 in Marion County, Illinois.3,2,4 
(Wife) Death23 January 1953Cleta became a widow when John Thalman died on 23 January 1953 at age 85.1 
Death*13 November 1967She died on 13 November 1967 at age 991,2 
Burial* and was buried in Patoka Cemetery, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois.2 

Family

 John Thalman b. 28 Feb 1867, d. 23 Jan 1953
Child 1.Charles Rogers Thalman1 b. 15 Aug 1899, d. 11 Dec 1972

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles Rogers Thalman, Memorial# 94001677. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza Cleta (Farmer) Thalman, Memorial# 100153787.
  3. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Thalman and "Cleddie" Farmer on 24 December 1890 in Marion County, citing FHL Film Number: 001010516. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Thalman, Memorial# 100153788.

Eliza Jane Farmer1,2

b. 8 March 1838, d. 14 May 1866
Family
Birth*8 March 1838Eliza Jane Farmer was born on 8 March 1838.1,2 
Marriage*1 January 1855She married first James Joseph Alexander on 1 January 1855 in Marion County, Illinois.2,3 
(Wife) Death3 May 1863Eliza became a widow when Sergeant James H. Alexander died on 3 May 1863 at age 26.2,3 
Marriage*15 July 1865She married second Samuel Anderson Jolliff on 15 July 1865 in Marion County, Illinois.1,2 
Children*May 1866Eliza and Samuel had twin daughters born in May 1866. The first died in June of that year and the other in Decmeber.2,1 
Death*14 May 1866She died on 14 May 1866 in Clinton County, Illinois, at age 281,2 
Burial* and was buried in Jolliff Cemetery, Clinton County, Illinois.2 

Family 1

 James Joseph Alexander b. Sep 1836, d. 3 May 1863

Family 2

 Samuel Anderson Jolliff b. 8 Jul 1830, d. 21 Feb 1909

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Anderson Jolliff, Memorial# 51870587. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza Jane (Farmer) Jolliff, Memorial# 46373381.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sgt. James H. Alexander, Memorial# 9010541.

Ellen Mary Farmer1,2

b. 23 July 1875
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1,2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1,2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*23 July 1875Ellen Mary Farmer was born about 23 July 1875 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.1,2 
(Granddaughter) Will26 January 1880Ellen's grandfather, Thady Rorke, prepared his will dated 26 January 1880 at Camogue, County Roscommon, and willed £10 sterling to his granddaughter, "Eleanor" Farmer of Newtown, as her name was written in the District Registry's copy of the will.1,3,4 
Marriage*18 February 1896She married first Edward Corr of Farragher, son of Edward Corr, on 18 February 1896 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Cloverhill, County Roscommon. Edward was 27 years of age and a farmer, and Ellen was 21. The witnesses signing their marriage registration were Patrick Featherston and Ellen's sister, Minnie Farmer.5 
(Wife) Deathbefore 29 November 1906Ellen became a widow when Edward Corr died.6 
Marriage*29 November 1906She married second, as his first wife, Patrick Murray of Ballinturly on 29 November 1906 in the Roman Catholic Church of Cloonycolgan, County Roscommon. Patrick was 32 years of age and Ellen was 28. The witnesses signing their marriage registration were Thomas Murray and Ellen's sister Theresa.6 

Family 1

 Edward Corr b. 1870, d. b 29 Nov 1906

Family 2

 Patrick Murray

Citations

  1. [S1654] Ireland Original Will Registers, 1858-1920, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, will of Thady Rorke dated 26 January 1880 at Camogue, County Roscommon at https://search.findmypast.com/record. Hereinafter cited as Ireland Original Will Registers, 1858-1920.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 22 September 1875 of the birth of Ellen Mary Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 23 July 1875 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S1812] Patrick Hume, "Thady Rorke Last Will 1880 (transcription with comments and notes)", received by LHB on 17 July 2019. (The author may be contacted at e-mail address). Hereinafter cited as "Thady Rorke Last Will 1880 (transcription with comments and notes)."
  4. [S1827] E-mail messages exchanged between Patrick Hume at e-mail address and LHB, on multiple dates. Hereinafter cited as "Rorke/O'Rorke Researcher Patrick Hume Email Messages."
  5. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Edward Corr, age 27, bachelor farmer of Farragher, County Roscommon, son of Edward Corr, a farmer, and Ellen Farmer, age 21, a spinster housekeeper of Newtown, County Roscommon, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 18 February 1896 at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Cloverhill, and witnessed by Patrick Featherston and Minnie Farmer, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  6. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Patrick Murray, age 32, bachelor farmer of Ballinturly, County Roscommon, son of James Murray, a farmer, and Ellen Farmer (who signed her name "Ellen Corr"), age 28, a widow Lady of Newtown, County Roscommon, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 29 November 1906 at the Roman Catholic Church of Cloonycolgan, and witnessed by Thomas Murray and Teresa Farmer, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…

Eugene Farmer1,2

b. 25 December 1891
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1,2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1,2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*25 December 1891Eugene Farmer was born on 25 December 1891 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.2,1 
(Son) Census Ireland 19011901Eugene appeared on the 1901 census in the household of his parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. He was 9 years old and a scholar.1 
(Son) Census Ireland 19111911Eugene appeared on the 1911 census in the household of his parents in House# 10, Newtown, County Roscommon. His age was 20, although it was recorded as 17 on the census, and his occupation was recorded as "farmer's son."3 

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 15 January 1892 of the birth of Eugene Farmer, son of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 25 December 1891 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S1536] 1911 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 10 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1911 Ireland Census.

Henry Farmer1

b. 1803, d. 25 August 1873
Family
Birth*1803Henry Farmer was born about 1803 in County Roscommon, Ireland.2 
Relationship Note*Henry Farmer and Maria Farmer may have been siblings or cousins.3 
Death*25 August 1873He died on 25 August 1873 in Dublin.1,2 

Family
Children 1.Owen Farmer+1 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
 2.Henry Farmer1

Citations

  1. [S1663] National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922, online at http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie, Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Henry Farmer, late of Newtown, County Roscommon, farmer, deceased, who died 25 August 1873 at Dublin, were granted on 16 January 1874 at the Principal Registry to Owen Farmer and Henry Farmer, both of Newtown, "Ballydcoly", County Roscommon, farmers, the sons of said deceased; effects under £2,000. Hereinafter cited as National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, death of Henry Farmer, age 70, registered in the Third Quarter of 1873 in the registration district of Dublin South, referencing Returns Quarter 3, Volume 12, page 430. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).

Henry Farmer1

Family
Father*Henry Farmer1 b. 1803, d. 25 Aug 1873
Birth*Henry Farmer was born in County Roscommon.1 

Citations

  1. [S1663] National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922, online at http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie, Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Henry Farmer, late of Newtown, County Roscommon, farmer, deceased, who died 25 August 1873 at Dublin, were granted on 16 January 1874 at the Principal Registry to Owen Farmer and Henry Farmer, both of Newtown, "Ballydcoly", County Roscommon, farmers, the sons of said deceased; effects under £2,000. Hereinafter cited as National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922.

Henry Farmer1,2

Family

Family
Child 1.Maria Farmer+1,2

Citations

  1. [S1827] E-mail messages exchanged between Patrick Hume at e-mail address and LHB, on multiple dates, email and attachments dated 6 June 2020. Hereinafter cited as "Rorke/O'Rorke Researcher Patrick Hume Email Messages."
  2. [S2007] Unidentified Author, "Pedigree of Dillon Viscounts Dillon" , donated by Stephen Millett, Esq. to the Society of Genealogists, London, England, Maria, daughter of Henry Farmer of Newtown, County Roscommon. Hereinafter cited as "Pedigree of Dillon Viscounts Dillon."

Henry Joseph Farmer1,2

b. 29 March 1883, d. 8 March 1902
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1,2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1,2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*29 March 1883Henry Joseph Farmer was born on 29 March 1883 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.1,2 
Illness*For the last four years of his young life, Henry suffered from chronic bronchitis disease.3 
(Son) Census Ireland 19011901Henry appeared on the 1901 census in the household of his parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. He was 17 years old and his occupation was "farmer's son."1 
Death*8 March 1902He died at age 18 in Newtown on 8 March 1902 of chronic bronchitis disease complicated by six months of exhaustion.3 

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 31 March 1883 of the birth of Henry Joseph Farmer, son of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 29 March 1883 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, death registration on 4 April 1902 of the certified death of Henry Farmer, age 18, a bachelor son of Owen Farmer, a farmer, who died on 8 March 1902 in Newtown, County Roscommon, of chronic bronchitis disease for a duration of four years and a secondary cause of exhaustion for a period of six months, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…

John Joseph Farmer1,2

b. 15 May 1894
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1,2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1,2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*15 May 1894John Joseph Farmer was born on 15 May 1894 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.1,2 
(Son) Census Ireland 19011901John appeared on the 1901 census in the household of his parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. He was 7 years old and a scholar. He could read and not yet write.1 
(Son) Census Ireland 19111911John J. appeared on the 1911 census in the household of his parents in House# 10, Newtown, County Roscommon. His age was 17, although it was recorded as 14 on the census, and he was a scholar, attending school.3 

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 26 May 1894 of the birth of John Joseph Farmer, son of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 15 May 1894 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S1536] 1911 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 10 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1911 Ireland Census.

Lizzie Josephine Farmer1,2

b. 23 March 1887
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1,2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1,2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*23 March 1887Lizzie Josephine Farmer was born on 23 March 1887 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.2,1 
(Daughter) Census Ireland 19011901Lizzie appeared on the 1901 census in the household of her parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. She was 13 years old and a scholar.1 

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 31 March 1887 of the birth of Lizzie Josephine Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 23 March 1887 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.

Margaret Farmer1

b. 20 June 1876
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*20 June 1876Margaret Farmer was born on 20 June 1876 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.1 
Census Ireland 1901*1901She may have been the Margaret Farmer who was enumerated on the 1901 census in a Draper's Shop on Main Street, Loughrea, County Galway. She was 23 years of age and one of six draper's assistants working for draper Andrew Moran. She had been born in County Roscommon and her religion was reported as Roman Catholic.2 
Marriage*19 April 1905She married William Graham, son of William Graham, on 19 April 1905 in the Church of Ireland St. John's Church, Belfast, County Antrim, They were both of full age and residents of Belfast, and the witnesses who signed their marriage registration certificate were Thomas Whyite and Maggie Warde.3 
Occupation*William was a clerk in Belfast.3 

Family

 William Graham

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 30 June 1876 of the birth of Margaret Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 20 June 1876 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  2. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, Residents of House# 6, a Draper's Shop in Main Street, Loughrea Town, County Galway, with Head Draper Andrew Moran, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Galway/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  3. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Church of Ireland marriage of William Graham, full age, bachelor clerk of 11 Telfan Street, Belfast, County Antrim, son of William Graham, farmer, and Margaret Farmer, full age, spinster, of 29 Teuplim Area, Belfast, County Antrim, daughter of Owen Farmer, farmer, on 19 April 1905 at St. John's Church in Belfast, and witnessed by Thomas Whyite and Maggie Warde, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…

Maria Farmer1

Family
Father*Henry Farmer1,2
Relationship Note*Maria Farmer and Henry Farmer may have been siblings or cousins.3 
Marriage*She married Richard Dillon, son of Richard Dillon and Anne O'Flynn, probably in County Roscommon.1,2 

Family

 Richard Dillon d. 1874
Child 1.Patrick Dillon+1,4 b. 1831, d. 15 Dec 1867

Citations

  1. [S1827] E-mail messages exchanged between Patrick Hume at e-mail address and LHB, on multiple dates, email and attachments dated 6 June 2020. Hereinafter cited as "Rorke/O'Rorke Researcher Patrick Hume Email Messages."
  2. [S2007] Unidentified Author, "Pedigree of Dillon Viscounts Dillon" , donated by Stephen Millett, Esq. to the Society of Genealogists, London, England, Maria, daughter of Henry Farmer of Newtown, County Roscommon. Hereinafter cited as "Pedigree of Dillon Viscounts Dillon."
  3. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).
  4. [S2007] Unidentified Author, "Pedigree of Dillon Viscounts Dillon", donated by Stephen Millett, Esq. to the Society of Genealogists, London, England.

Matilda Mary Farmer1,2,3

b. 8 June 1881
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1,2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1,2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*8 June 1881Matilda Mary Farmer was born on 8 June 1881 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.2,1 
(Daughter) Census Ireland 19011901Matilda appeared on the 1901 census in the household of her parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. She was 20 years old, although she was recorded as 18 on the census, and her occupation was recorded as "farmer's daughter."1 
Marriage*3 April 1907She married Robert McHenry of Ballycastle, County Antrim, son of William McHenry, on 3 April 1907 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of St. Malachy, Belfast. Both were described as having reached full age and the witnesses signing their registration certificate were John Holmes and Bella Gibson.4 
Census Ireland 1911*1911Matilda and Robert McHenry appeared on the 1911 census on Ann Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim. Robert had been born in County Antrim and his age was recorded as 28 years. Matilda Mary was born in County Roscommon and was recorded as 27 years of age. Robert was a confectioner and _____ shop and the couple resided with their three young children in 1911. William Joseph was 3 years old, Madeleine was 2 and Eugene was 8 months.3 

Family

 Robert McHenry

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 29 August 1881 of the birth of Matilda Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 8 June 1881 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S1536] 1911 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Robert and Matilda Mary McHenry, House# 109 in Ann Street, Ballycastle, County Antrim, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/…
    . Hereinafter cited as 1911 Ireland Census.
  4. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Robert McHenry, full age, bachelor clerk of Ballycastle, County Antrim, son of William McHenry, and Matilda Farmer, full age, a spinster _____ barmaid of Ballycastle, County Antrim, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 3 April 1907 at the Roman Catholic Chapel of St. Malachy in Belfast, and witnessed by John Holmes and Bella Gibson, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…

Minnie Farmer1

b. 12 February 1878
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*12 February 1878Minnie was born as Mary Kate Farmer on 12 February 1878 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.2 
(Sister) Marriage18 February 1896Minnie signed as a witness to the marriage of her sister Ellen and Edward Corr on 18 February 1896 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Cloverhill, County Roscommon.3 
(Daughter) Census Ireland 19011901Minnie appeared on the 1901 census in the household of her parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. She was 23 years of age, although she was recorded as 21 on the census, and her occupation was recorded as "farmer's daughter."1 

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 19 February 1878 of the birth of Mary Kate Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 12 February 1878 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Edward Corr, age 27, bachelor farmer of Farragher, County Roscommon, son of Edward Corr, a farmer, and Ellen Farmer, age 21, a spinster housekeeper of Newtown, County Roscommon, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 18 February 1896 at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Cloverhill, and witnessed by Patrick Featherston and Minnie Farmer, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…

Owen Farmer1

b. 1839, d. before 13 July 1918
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Henry Farmer2 b. 1803, d. 25 Aug 1873
Birth*1839Owen Farmer was born about 1839 in County Roscommon, Ireland.3,4 
Marriage*1875He married Margaret Rorke, daughter of Thady Rorke and Eleanor Boyd, about 1875, probably in County Roscommon.5 
Residence*Owen Farmer lived in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.1 
(Son-in-Law) Will26 January 1880Owen's father-in-law, Thady Rorke, prepared his will dated 26 January 1880 at Camogue, County Roscommon, and named his wife Maria, his sons John Joseph, Timothy, Michael, Patrick, James and Joseph, and his granddaughter, "Eleanor" Farmer of Newtown, as her name was written in the District Registry's copy of the will. Her name was actually Ellen Mary Farmer. He named his wife's brother, John Forde of Rockmount, Croghan, his brother Owen Rorke of Cloonyquin, and his son-in-law Owen Farmer of Newtown, as his Joint Trustees and Executors.

Finding this will was exciting and we are very grateful to Patrick Hume, a Thady Rorke descendant, for his expertise in reading and transcribing our initial copy. His knowledge of this early Rorke family, and also of Ireland generally, has been especially helpful to us. So, thank you, Patrick!

The District Registry's copy of Thady's will was prepared without paragraphs, so we have taken the liberty of separating the thoughts where we thought appropriate for ease of reading. We have also modified some place names to their current spellings, but have not modified any other spellings that we are aware of, and we've made only minor punctuation adjustments. Our transcription of the registry's copy follows:

In the Name of God Amen.

I Thady Rorke of Camogue do make this my last Will and Testament, Revoking all others that "has" been made by me.

I will to my son John Joseph Rorke the sum of Five pounds sterling.

I will to my son Timothy Rorke the sum of One Hundred pounds sterling together with the lands of Farranawillin which I hold under lease.

I will to my son Michael Rorke the sum of Two Hundred pounds sterling together with the Farm of Cloonglasny beg.

I will my son Patrick Rorke the sum of Three Hundred pounds sterling together with the Farm of Lettreen.

Note: in the next sentence of the will, the name “John” was crossed out, so the bequest was intended to read: “I will to my son Joseph Rorke the sum of Three Hundred pounds sterling.”

The remaining portion of all my assets in monies, livestock and crops together with a Policy of Insurance on my own life for five hundred and odd pounds on the Alliance Office Castlerea, per Receipts and Account in my Cash Book, I will to my son James Rorke after paying the aforesaid bequests, Rents, Taxes, Funeral expenses and all other just debts due by me together with Ten pounds which I will to my granddaughter Eleanor(sic) Farmer of Newtown and Five pounds to my respected Parish Priest and Curate for Masses to be offered up for the eternal repose of my poor soul.

I will and direct that my wife Maria Rorke shall get the Annual allowance of Fifteen pounds sterling, for her support and maintenance during her natural life, together with the Room she now sleeps in, to be charged on the lands of Camogue.

It is my will and wish that none of my household furniture or farming implements be sold by Auction, but kept here for the use and benefit of this place.

But it is my will that all my other assets and effects shall be Auctioned and disposed of at a Suitable Season of the year. The monies to be secured and converted to the best purpose for each member of my family, according to the forgoing will, by my Trustees and Executors.

I give and devise to John Forde of Rockmount, Croghan, Owen Rorke of Cloonyquin and Owen Farmer of Newtown, the house, offices and lands of Camogue, leased and released as I now hold them, in trust for my son James Rorke until he reaches the age of twenty-five years, when I will that he then get into legal possession, provided he is in sound health and always guided by my Executors. Should he die before he reaches that age, I will and devise the aforesaid house, offices and lands of Camogue to my son Patrick Rorke, and should neither of them survive the age of twenty-five years, I will and devise the aforesaid house, offices and lands of Camogue to my son Joseph Rorke.

I give and devise to my Trustees and Executors the lands of Mullygollan and Toneragh, if they think it prudent to hold them, in trust for maintenance, clothing and education of Patrick Rorke, James Rorke and Joseph Rorke.

I also will that the profit made out of the lands of Camogue, until my son James attain the age of Twenty-Five years, shall also go to the support, clothing and education of the aforesaid Patrick, James and Joseph Rorke. The balance of profit, if any, to be divided share and share alike on them.

I hope my good friends through life, Christopher French Esq., Arthur St. George French Esq., both of Cloonyquin, and Patrick Taaffe Esq. of Foxborough, will never see an injustice done to any of my family.

I hereby appoint John Forde of Rockmount, Owen Rorke of Cloonyquin, and Owen Farmer of Newtown as Joint Trustees and Executors of this, my Last Will and Testament.

There is a sum of one hundred pounds sterling due me by George S. O’Connor Esq. and Henry Smyth Esq. both now of Hollywell, to be allowed out of last year’s rent of Mullygollan and Toneragh. (per agreement on Stamped paper)

Agreed published and declared by the Testator as his last Will and Testament in our presence, who in his presence and in the presence of each other, have attached our names as witnesses.

Codicil: The one hundred pounds which I have willed to my Son Timothy in the body of the Will is null and void, as I have signed a bill for him for like amount which should be paid out of my means.

Dated this 26 January 1880 Eighty… and the Will was signed by Thady Rorke

Signing as witnesses were Thomas Feeney and Edward Flanagan.6,7,8 
(Son-in-Law) Probate16 April 1881Owen Farmer of Newtown Ballnaheglish and John Forde of Rockmount, both in County Roscommon, two of the Executors, probated the will of Owen's father-in-law, Thady Rorke, on 16 April 1881 at Tuam, County Galway. Thady's effects were valued at under £1,500.1 
Census Ireland 1901*1901Margaret and Owen Farmer appeared on the 1901 census in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. Owen's age was recorded as 62 and Margaret's as 48. Owen was a farmer and nine of the couple's eleven children were enumerated with their parents in 1901. Minnie's age was 23, although it was recorded on the census as 21, Annie was recorded as 19, although she was probably about 21, Matilda was 20, recorded as 18, Henry was 17, Teresa 15, Lizzie 13, Sarah 11, Eugene 9, and John 7. All in the family could read and write except John, the youngest, who could not yet write. Also living in the Farmer household in 1901 was the couple's nephew, Joseph Rorke, who was 7 years old and also could not yet write. The six youngest of the children were all scholars.3 
Census Ireland 1911*1911Margaret and Owen Farmer appeared on the 1911 census in House# 10, Newtown, County Roscommon. Owen's age was recorded as 73 and Margaret's as 54. She reported they had been married for 35 years and that she had given birth to 10 children, all of them still living, although our research indicates she had 11 children in all, and that their son Henry had died in 1902, which actually did leave them with 10 children living. Four of their children resided in their parents' household in 1911. Teresa's age was recorded as 20, although she was actually 26, and Sarah's age was 22, while the census recorded it as 18. Their son Eugene was recorded as 17, although he was actually 20, and John J., who was 17, was recorded as 14. Eugene's occupation was "farmer's son" and John was a "scholar" attending school. No occupations were recorded for the female members of the family.4 
(Husband) Death29 February 1912Owen became a widower when Margaret (Rorke) Farmer died on Thursday morning, 29 February 1912 at about age 58. She had been in failing health for about six months, with more serious symptoms developing about three weeks before her death. Her obituary was long, and included: "The deceased lady, who had attained the age of 60 years, was a member of one of the oldest and most respected families in County Roscommon and was sister of Mr. Timothy Rorke of Tulsk. When the sad intelligence of her death spread it occasioned a painful shock, not only in the district in which she resided but throughout a large portion of County Roscommon, where the deceased and her family were so well known and highly esteemed, and the most heartfelt sympathy was expressed with her husband and sorrowing children and relatives in their affliction. The deceased was possessed of a most amiable, kindly and charitable disposition which won for her a place in the hearts of a host of friends and acquaintances who now sincerely mourn her demise. In the circle of her family and intimate friends she was idolized, and her demise has occasioned such a deep sense of sorrow as only the final parting with a loved one causes, for she had one of those sunny, gentle dispositions that make friends without effort, and she was a devoted wife and loving and affectionate mother, and in the family circle has left a void that can never be filled."9,10,11 
Death*before 13 July 1918He died not long before 13 July 1918 in Newtown. The newspaper printed a notice of his death at age 84 on that date, noting he was of Newtown, Castlerea, and had been a "large farmer and popular in the district."12 

Family

 Margaret Rorke b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Children 1.Ellen Mary Farmer6,13 b. 23 Jul 1875
 2.Margaret Farmer14 b. 20 Jun 1876
 3.Minnie Farmer15 b. 12 Feb 1878
 4.Annie Farmer3 b. 1880
 5.Matilda Mary Farmer3,16 b. 8 Jun 1881
 6.Henry Joseph Farmer3,17 b. 29 Mar 1883, d. 8 Mar 1902
 7.Teresa Mary Farmer3,18 b. 10 Jul 1885
 8.Lizzie Josephine Farmer3,19 b. 23 Mar 1887
 9.Sarah Mary Farmer3,20 b. 16 Jul 1889
 10.Eugene Farmer3,21 b. 25 Dec 1891
 11.John Joseph Farmer3,22 b. 15 May 1894

Citations

  1. [S1638] Ireland Calendars of Wills & Administrations 1858-1920 Transcription, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, page 593, 1881 probate of Thady Rorke, died 28 April 1880 in County Roscommon, referencing http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie/reels/cwa/…. Hereinafter cited as Ireland Calendars of Wills & Administrations 1858-1920 Transcription.
  2. [S1663] National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922, online at http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie, Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Henry Farmer, late of Newtown, County Roscommon, farmer, deceased, who died 25 August 1873 at Dublin, were granted on 16 January 1874 at the Principal Registry to Owen Farmer and Henry Farmer, both of Newtown, "Ballydcoly", County Roscommon, farmers, the sons of said deceased; effects under £2,000. Hereinafter cited as National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922.
  3. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  4. [S1536] 1911 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 10 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1911 Ireland Census.
  5. [S1786] Patrick Hume, "Family Group for Thaddeus O'Rorke - Wife 1", received by LHB on 7 July 2019. (The author may be contacted at e-mail address). Hereinafter cited as "Family Group for Thaddeus O'Rorke - Wife 1."
  6. [S1654] Ireland Original Will Registers, 1858-1920, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, will of Thady Rorke dated 26 January 1880 at Camogue, County Roscommon at https://search.findmypast.com/record. Hereinafter cited as Ireland Original Will Registers, 1858-1920.
  7. [S1812] Patrick Hume, "Thady Rorke Last Will 1880 (transcription with comments and notes)", received by LHB on 17 July 2019. (The author may be contacted at e-mail address). Hereinafter cited as "Thady Rorke Last Will 1880 (transcription with comments and notes)."
  8. [S1827] E-mail messages exchanged between Patrick Hume at e-mail address and LHB, on multiple dates. Hereinafter cited as "Rorke/O'Rorke Researcher Patrick Hume Email Messages."
  9. [S1786] Patrick Hume, "Family Group for Thaddeus O'Rorke - Wife 1", reporting her date of death as 29 February 1912 at about age 58.
  10. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Roscommon Messenger, 16 March 1912, obituary, "Death and Funeral of Mrs. Owen Farmer, Newton", noting her date of death as Thursday morning, 28 February 1912, although Thursday was actually 29 February 1912. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  11. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, Roscommon Messenger, 2 March 1912, notice of the death of Margaret Farmer at her residence Newtown House, Roscommon, noting her date of death as 29 February 1912.
  12. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, Roscommon Messenger, 13 July 1918, notice of the death of Owen Farmer of Newtown at age 84.
  13. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 22 September 1875 of the birth of Ellen Mary Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 23 July 1875 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  14. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 30 June 1876 of the birth of Margaret Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 20 June 1876 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  15. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 19 February 1878 of the birth of Mary Kate Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 12 February 1878 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  16. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 29 August 1881 of the birth of Matilda Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 8 June 1881 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  17. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 31 March 1883 of the birth of Henry Joseph Farmer, son of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 29 March 1883 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  18. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 4 September 1885 of the birth of Teresa Mary Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 10 July 1885 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  19. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 31 March 1887 of the birth of Lizzie Josephine Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 23 March 1887 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  20. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 29 November 1890 of the birth of Sarah Mary Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 16 July 1889 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  21. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 15 January 1892 of the birth of Eugene Farmer, son of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 25 December 1891 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  22. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 26 May 1894 of the birth of John Joseph Farmer, son of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 15 May 1894 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…

Sarah Mary Farmer1,2

b. 16 July 1889
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1,2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1,2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*16 July 1889Sarah Mary Farmer was born on 16 July 1889 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.2,1 
(Daughter) Census Ireland 19011901Sarah appeared on the 1901 census in the household of her parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. She was 11 years old and a scholar.1 
(Daughter) Census Ireland 19111911Sarah appeared on the 1911 census in the household of her parents in House# 10, Newtown, County Roscommon. Her age was 22, although it was recorded as 18 on the census.3 

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 29 November 1890 of the birth of Sarah Mary Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 16 July 1889 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S1536] 1911 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 10 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1911 Ireland Census.

Teresa Mary Farmer1,2

b. 10 July 1885
Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Father*Owen Farmer1,2 b. 1839, d. b 13 Jul 1918
Mother*Margaret Rorke1,2 b. 1854, d. 29 Feb 1912
Birth*10 July 1885Teresa Mary Farmer was born on 10 July 1885 in Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland.2,1 
(Daughter) Census Ireland 19011901Theresa appeared on the 1901 census in the household of her parents in House# 7, Newtown, County Roscommon, Ireland. She was 15 years old and a scholar.1 
(Sister) Marriage29 November 1906Theresa signed as a witness to the marriage of her sister Ellen and Patrick Murray on 29 November 1906 in the Roman Catholic Church of Cloonycolgan, County Roscommon.3 
(Daughter) Census Ireland 19111911Teresa appeared on the 1911 census in the household of her parents in House# 10, Newtown, County Roscommon. Her age was 26, although it was recorded as 20 on the census.4 

Citations

  1. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 7 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 4 September 1885 of the birth of Teresa Mary Farmer, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, and Margaret Rorke, born on 10 July 1885 in Newtown, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  3. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Patrick Murray, age 32, bachelor farmer of Ballinturly, County Roscommon, son of James Murray, a farmer, and Ellen Farmer (who signed her name "Ellen Corr"), age 28, a widow Lady of Newtown, County Roscommon, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 29 November 1906 at the Roman Catholic Church of Cloonycolgan, and witnessed by Thomas Murray and Teresa Farmer, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  4. [S1536] 1911 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Owen and Margaret Farmer, House# 10 in Newtown, Cloonygormican, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Roscommon/…. Hereinafter cited as 1911 Ireland Census.

Aaron Farnsworth1

b. 29 August 1709, d. July 1769
Family
Father*Benjamin Farnsworth1 b. c 1667
Mother*Mary Prescott1 b. 3 Feb 1674
Birth*29 August 1709Aaron Farnsworth was born on 29 August 1709 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
Marriage*24 March 1729He married first Hannah Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron and Abigail Woods, on 24 March 1729 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,4,5,6,7 
(Husband) Death1743Aaron became a widower when Hannah (Barron) Farnsworth died in 1743 at about age 34.4,2 
Marriage*1744He married second Sarah __?__ in 1744.2 
(Husband) Death1747Aaron became a widower for the second time when Sarah (__?__) Farnsworth died about 1747.2 
Marriage*9 December 1748He married third, as her second husband, Elizabeth (Page) Parker, daughter of Samuel Page and Martha __?__, on 9 December 1748 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).8,9,2,10 
(Husband) Death12 December 1766Aaron became a widower for the second time when Elizabeth (Page) Parker Farnsworth died on 12 December 1766 at age 47.8 
Marriage*16 June 1767He married fourth, as her second husband, Sarah (Blood) Bennett, daughter of Ebenezer Blood and Abigail Chamberlain, on 16 June 1767.1,2 
Death*July 1769He died in July 1769 at age 59.1,2 

Family 1

 Hannah Barron b. 10 Apr 1709, d. 1743

Family 2

 Sarah __?__ d. 1747

Family 3

 Elizabeth Page b. 23 Mar 1719, d. 12 Dec 1766

Family 4

 Sarah Blood b. 21 Aug 1722, d. 24 Jun 1822

Citations

  1. [S676] Posey Godfrey, "The Boltons of Middlesex County, Massachusetts," e-mail messages from e-mail address to LHB, multiple dates. Hereinafter cited as "The Boltons of Middlesex County, Massachusetts."
  2. [S2600] Moses Franklin Farnsworth, Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth and his descendants in America; gathered from authentic sources, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Includes Blood, Bowers, Holden, Prescott, Sawtell, Tarball and related families, and also includes an index. (Manti, Utah: L. A. Lauber, 1897), Benjamin Farnsworth, pages 153-158, Aaron, #8, page 156. Hereinafter cited as Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Aaron Farnsworth, Memorial# 152831400. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hannah (Barron) Farnsworth, Memorial# 152831738.
  5. [S2600] Moses Franklin Farnsworth, Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth, Farnsworth Marriages in Groton, Mass., page 43, reporting the date of their marriage as 24 March 1729.
  6. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Groton Marriages, pages 20 and 63, marriage recorded as 24 March 1728, with the notation of 1729, citing the church record of the First Church, from Dr. Samuel A. Green's record, published in the Groton Historical Series. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  7. [S2600] Moses Franklin Farnsworth, Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth, Benjamin Farnsworth, pages 153-158, Aaron, #8, page 156, reporting the date of their marriage as 29 March 1739.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizebeth (Page) Farnsworth, Memorial# 112353397.
  9. [S337] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Elizabeth Parker and Aaron Farnsworth on 9 December 1748 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850.
  10. [S2600] Moses Franklin Farnsworth, Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth, Footnote regarding Josiah Parker, pages 181-182.

Amos Farnsworth1

Family
Father*Benjamin Farnsworth1 b. c 1667
Mother*Lydia Longley1
Marriage*He married Lydia Longley.1 

Family

 Lydia Longley
Child 1.Amos Farnsworth1

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England: with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fourth Generation, pages 8-10. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

Amos Farnsworth1

Family
Father*Amos Farnsworth1
Mother*Lydia Longley1

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England: with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fourth Generation, pages 8-10. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

Benjamin Farnsworth1

b. 16 January 1699, d. 19 September 1757
Family
Father*Benjamin Farnsworth1 b. c 1667
Mother*Mary Prescott1 b. 3 Feb 1674
Birth*16 January 1699Benjamin Farnsworth was born on 16 January 1699 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
Marriage*1726He married first Patience Davis in 1726.2,3,4 
Children*Benjamin and Patience had two children together.5 
(Husband) Death10 July 1733Benjamin became a widower when Patience (Davis) Farnsworth died on 10 July 1733 at about age 31.2,3 
Marriage*19 May 1736He married second, as her second husband, Rebekah Harnden of Malden, daughter of Ebenezer Harnden and Rebecca Allen, on 19 May 1736 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2,6,7,4 
Children*Benjamin and Rebekah had three children together.5 
(Husband) Death1 October 1756Benjamin became a widower for the second time when Rebekah (Harnden) Pratt Farnsworth died on 1 October 1756 at age 52.2,7 
Death*19 September 1757He died of small pox on 18 or 19 September 1757 in Groton, Middlesex County, at age 588,9 
Burial* and was buried in the Old Burying Ground, Groton.4 

Family 1

 Patience Davis b. 1702, d. 10 Jul 1733

Family 2

 Rebekah Harnden b. 14 Nov 1703, d. 1 Oct 1756
Child 1.Ebenezer Farnsworth+1 b. 22 Nov 1739

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England: with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fourth Generation, pages 8-10. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.
  2. [S2600] Moses Franklin Farnsworth, Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth and his descendants in America; gathered from authentic sources, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Includes Blood, Bowers, Holden, Prescott, Sawtell, Tarball and related families, and also includes an index. (Manti, Utah: L. A. Lauber, 1897), Benjamin Farnsworth, pages 153-158, Benjamin, #3, page 154. Hereinafter cited as Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Patience (Davis) Farnsworth, Memorial# 43441085. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Farnsworth, Memorial# 43440855.
  5. [S2600] Moses Franklin Farnsworth, Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth, Benjamin Farnsworth, pages 153-158, Benjamin Jr., #3, pages 159-160.
  6. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Marriage of Benjamin Farnsworth and Rebecca Pratt on 19 May 1736 in Groton, Massachusetts, USA. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rebekah (Harnden) Farnsworth, Memorial# 43442046.
  8. [S2600] Moses Franklin Farnsworth, Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth, Benjamin Farnsworth, pages 153-158, Benjamin, #3, page 154, reporting his death on 19 September 1757.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Farnsworth, Memorial# 43440855, reporting his death on 18 September 1757.

Benjamin Farnsworth1

b. circa 1667
Family
Father*Matthias Farnsworth1,2
Mother*Mary __?__1,2
Birth*circa 1667Benjamin Farnsworth was born circa 1667.2 
Marriage*circa 1695He married Mary Prescott, daughter of Captain Jonas Prescott and Mary Loker, circa 1695.1,2 

Family 1

 Mary Prescott b. 3 Feb 1674
Children 1.Benjamin Farnsworth+1 b. 16 Jan 1699, d. 19 Sep 1757
 2.Aaron Farnsworth3 b. 29 Aug 1709, d. Jul 1769

Family 2

 Lydia Longley
Child 1.Amos Farnsworth+1

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England: with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fourth Generation, pages 8-10. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.
  2. [S1044] William Prescott M.D., The Prescott Memorial or a Genealogical Memoir of the Prescott Families in America, In Two Parts, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Henry W. Dutton & Son, 1870), pages 47-49. Hereinafter cited as The Prescott Memorial.
  3. [S676] Posey Godfrey, "The Boltons of Middlesex County, Massachusetts," e-mail messages from e-mail address to LHB, multiple dates. Hereinafter cited as "The Boltons of Middlesex County, Massachusetts."

Ebenezer Farnsworth1

b. 22 November 1739
Family
Father*Benjamin Farnsworth1 b. 16 Jan 1699, d. 19 Sep 1757
Mother*Rebekah Harnden1 b. 14 Nov 1703, d. 1 Oct 1756
Birth*22 November 1739Ebenezer Farnsworth was born on 22 November 1739 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
Marriage*18 February 1767He married Sarah Nichols, daughter of Samuel Nichols and Mary Bancroft, on 18 February 1767 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2,3 
(Husband) Death13 April 1782Ebenezer became a widower when Sarah (Nichols) Farnsworth died on 13 April 1782 at age 43.2 

Family

 Sarah Nichols b. 1739, d. 13 Apr 1782
Child 1.Sarah Farnsworth+1 b. 20 Sep 1769

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England: with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fourth Generation, pages 8-10. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.
  2. [S2600] Moses Franklin Farnsworth, Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth and his descendants in America; gathered from authentic sources, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Includes Blood, Bowers, Holden, Prescott, Sawtell, Tarball and related families, and also includes an index. (Manti, Utah: L. A. Lauber, 1897), Benjamin Farnsworth, pages 153-158, Benjamin Jr., #3, pages 159-160, Ebenezer, #5 and 26, page 160. Hereinafter cited as Farnsworth memorial : being a record of Matthias Farnsworth.
  3. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Marriage of Sarah Nicholls and Ebenezer Farnsworth on 18 February 1767 in Groton, Massachusetts, USA. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.