Talk:Archdales of Fermanagh

This Discussion Page [17 September 2011]

This 'talk' page, connected to the Archdales of Fermanagh article, allows for the collaboration by the descendants of John Archdale and Frances Honnyng into the research of this famous Fermanagh family. It can also serve as the central place to record ongoing research into various lines of descent, as well as related projects. If you have an interest in the family, please create an account with WeRelate (it's free); comment on these topics below; or add new topics.--Honnyng 04:03, 17 September 2011 (EDT)

Kelly of Roscommon [27 September 2011]

One piece of unfinished genealogy in the "Memoirs" (page 72) relates to the second wife of Henry Archdale (1724-1790) of Dublin. She is described as "Elizabeth Kelly, said to have been of the family of Castle Kelly, Co. Roscommon". For our collective efforts to identify her, see her page at Person:Elizabeth Kelly (44) and her related Talk page.--Honnyng 17:08, 27 September 2011 (EDT)

Memoirs of the Archdales [8 October 2011]

The Memoirs, written by Henry Blackwood Archdale and privately published in 1925, is in the process of being digitised and updated. Some pages of the book are on the Combs website. The production of a complete version, as a pdf file and possibly as a re-published book, is in progress. The full title of the book is Memoirs of the Archdales With the Descents of Some Allied Families by Henry Blackwood Archdale, Privately Published 1925. The book is also a WeRelate source, and the basis for many WeRelate pages on the family.--Honnyng 04:46, 8 October 2011 (EDT)

Dublin Goldsmiths [8 October 2011]

Two Archdalls - father and son - were eminent goldsmiths in 18th century Dublin:-

• William Archdall (1683-1751) was a goldsmith in Skinner Row, Master of the Goldsmiths' Company of Dublin in 1713, and Assay Master of Dublin.
• Henry Archdall (1724-1790) was a goldsmith in Darby Square, Dublin, for some years.

Research (by Brigit) underway to try and locate any of their silver or gold pieces still surviving today.--Honnyng 05:01, 8 October 2011 (EDT)

Australian Branch [8 October 2011]

In the 19th century several Archdales, descended from Rev. William Archdale (1774-1845) emigrated to Australia. Ongoing research to identify and collate the descendants.--Honnyng 05:16, 8 October 2011 (EDT)

Landholdings [8 October 2011]

This topic covers the mapping of the lands that were originally granted to John Archdale in 1612, as well as those bought over the years. Based upon family and land records. The following page references in the Memoirs are to Archdale land-holdings and properties:-

• p9 - grant of lands in the barony of Lurg, Co. Fermanagh
• p14 - lands of Drumgarragh, etc., at Ballycassidy
• p16 - purchase of the lands of Ballymacataggart, Collydea or Killadeas, and Gortaloghayne, all in Fermanagh and comprising ten tates, for the sum of £1400
• p22 - Cosbystown House, in Magheraboy
• p39 - lodge and plantations at Trillick;
• p39 - hunting-lodge in Queen's County, called the Grove
• p39 - summer-house on the island of Crevinishaughey, Lower Lough Erne
• p43 - Riversdale, Co Fermanagh
• p48 - estates in Fermanagh and Tyrone amounted to 33,015 acres in 1850s
• p48 - town house in Kildare Place, Dublin
• p48 - English residences—No. 41 Half-Moon Street, London, and Odessa Lodge, Eastbourne
• p50 - Dromard (the old Humphrys house)
• p55 - Trory, Fermanagh
• p57 - Wyndham Land Act; Northern Ireland Land Act of 1925

--Honnyng 06:31, 8 October 2011 (EDT)