The Registry of Deeds is located in Henrietta Street, Dublin, Ireland and is a repository of records of wills, land transactions in Ireland and other deeds from 1709. While most of the deeds registered prior to 1800 were related to the Protestant ascendency, Catholic occupiers are sometimes mentioned. The Registry of Deeds is a rich source of genealogical information. Very few of us can afford to spend the requisite amount of time in the Registry of Deeds in order to extract information, but the LDS Church microfilmed a great many of the deeds and I am deeply-indebted to Patrick Parkes, who laboriously read most of these films and extracted pertinent information.
As I write this research paper, I note that there is a new project – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~registryofdeeds/ the home-page of which states “The purpose of this project is to index all of the names that appear in the memorial books at the registry of deeds”. This may, in years to come, provide a guide to even more genealogical information to assist us in our research.
The information, provided below, is a brief précis of the information extracted by Patrick (minus names of the numerous townlands, etc., that were exchanged) and is shown here to help us allocate persons to the various Park/e/s families
1634 Robert Parke, Sligo was administrator for intestacy of Burchenshan(m)e , Adam , Esq Dublin 26.02.1634
1635 Robert Parke buys Newtowne, the castle, town some land and 2 islands in October 1635
1639 Robert Parke created the Manor of Newtowne
1639 Robert Parke listed at Newtown with fair dates 18 Nov 1628 and 16 Jun 1639
1658 Robert Parke sells/leases Newtowne to various parties to the use of persons to be declared in his last will and testament.
1659 Roger Parke holds land in Barony of Carbry, Sligo
1660/1 Poll Money Ordinance: Appointment to execute enforcements: Roger Parke, Gent., Barony of Carbery,Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo. This could be Roger8, son of William4, although he would have been rather young at the time9~21 yrs) It is also possible that this was the original Roger Parke1 who married Alice Jones.
1663 Cornelius Parke owns a ruined cabin plus garden in Sligo town
1671 Birth of Robert Parke (? Genn3 – son of William Parke10?)
1679 Will of Robert Parke
1686 William Parke High Sherriff of Sligo (William10?)
1688 Intestacy of Robert Parke’s widow Anne
1699 Marriage licence Thomas Parke and Susan Wilson
1710 Will of William Parke, adjutant in Colonel Price’s regiment
1710 Roger Parke leased/released a property in bridge Street Sligo and other land in Lougharrow and Maheraboy.
1712 William of Castlecar grants land in Leitrim (Aghamor, Lantegart, Rahinduff) to William of Dunally. Witnessed by the latter’s sons Roger, Robert both of Dunally and Thomas of Slevanough in Leitrim (presumably, William of Castlecar’s son). So, in 1712, Roger and Robert were sons 1 and 2 of William Parke, Dunally.
1713 William Parke (Castlecar, Leitrim) leases Carrickdarvan, Sevanough, Drumons, Carrickary and Mulkaun in Leitrim to William Parke (Dunally, Sligo). Witnessed by Roger, Robert and Charles of Dunally and Thomas of Sevanough.
1713 William Parke (Castlecar) and wife Jeane settle lands on marriage of their son Edward (under 21 yrs of age) to Anne Atkinson.
1715 Gilbert Parke, Esq., Castlecarr, Co. Leitrim: Will and Admons. In Genealogical Office, Dublin
1715 Memorial #18181Indenture of Deeds of Lease and Release dated 31st May and 1st June in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 15 between Samuel Atkinson of Creevy in the County of Donegal gent and Edward Parke and Anne his wife of Castlecarr in the County of Leitrim gent of the one part and William Parke of Dunally in the County of Sligo Esq., of the other part. Whereby the said Samuel Atkinson, Edward and Ann Parke for the sum of 845 pounds…. Witnessed by Robert Parke of Dunally
Repeated in memorial 15288, below.
1717 Will of Thomas Knox, Lougheaske, Co. Donegal (1 Jul 1721) sister Elizabeth Parke
1717 Indenture of lease. Memorial #31624 between Alexander Johnston of Leitrim and Roger Parke of Dunally. Witnessed by Roger and his father William Parke. FENNAGH REAUGH, UNSHENAGH, DUSHACK in Rosclogher, Leitrim
1719 Memorial #31620 27 August 1719 between Mr William Parke of Dunally, Sligo for and on behalf of his son and heir Roger Parke and Mathew Ormsby of Rathlee for and on behalf of his daughter Isabella Ormsby to be married on or before 28 August 1719
1719 Memorial #15288 Deeds of Lease and Release. 7th & 8th October 1719 between Edward Parke of Castlecarr in the county of Leitrim, esq., of the one part and Robert Parke of Dunally in the County of Sligo of the other part. By which said Release the said Edward Parke for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred pounds sterling to him paid by the said Robert Parke did grant, bargain sell assign release and confirm unto the said Robert Parke all that and those the lands commonly called and known by the name of FANNAGH One Cartron and Carrickdavan One Cartron all situate lying and being in the half barony of Rossclogher and County of Leitrim forever. Together with all the wood and underwood and all other the rights, members and appurtinances thereto belonging.. To have and to hold unto the said Robert parke his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said Robert Parke his heirs and assigns for ever. Redeemable nevertheless on repayment of the said two hundred pounds with the interest then at the rate of seven pounds and ten shillings sterling percent per annum which said deeds of lease and release are witnessed by Roger Parke, Charles Parke and James Parke all of Dunally aforesaid gents brothers of the said Robert Parke. Robert Parke sealed. Signed by James Parke – James Wilde. The above names James Parke maketh the oath that he saw the the said Deeds of Lease and Release (whereof the above writing is a memorial) duly executed by the above named Edward Parke and also saw the above named Robert Parke duly sign and seal the above memorial and that he their deputy is subscribing witness to the said deeds and memorials and delivered the same. Registered the 28th day of March 1720 at half an hour after 4 o’Clock in the afternoon
Dunally: brothers Robert, Roger, Charles and James Parke alive in 1719
1719/25 Memorial of Lease/Release 14/15 June 1725. Sworn at Quarterly Sessions in Sligo on 15 January 1741
A=William Parke, Dunally;B=Robert Parke, his 2nd son;C=Richard Gore and John Fontanier;D=Thomas Osborne
On 21 Sep 1719, A and B received 400stg from C intended to be a marriage settlement for Jean to B. John FontanierC was guardian of Jean De La Fausille. This probably means that her father was deceased and, probably, also means that John de la Fausille was Jean’s brother. A and B had, as part of the settlement, sold land to C that was available for the use of Robert and Jean and their first son and his first son or, in default (the first son died without issue) the same for his 2nd and subsequent sons.
In default the land was available to Charles Parke (brother to Robert) – upon Charles’ death land to revert to C in trust for other sons of WilliamA. Failing this, to revert to heirs of Robert Parke (Dunally) ..brother to WilliamA.
Deed also said that Robert ParkeB could, at any time during his life, make a charge of any sum he thought reasonable (not exceeding 400 stg.) for provisions to his 7 sons by Jean. ??does this mean he had 7 sons at that time (probably not) or does it allow for a maximum of 7 sons??
On 15 Jan 1741, Richard Gore (the only surviving trustee) signed the memorial in the presence of Francis Bill who said that they saw William and Robert (both now deceased) sign the deed and saw the other persons mentioned sign, seal and execute the deed.
Interesting notes about John Fontanier and John de la Fausille:
Rev. John Fontanier was a minister of Huguenot origin, who described himself as “rector of Sligo”. He petitioned for a military pension 9 December 1729, having for many years been a military chaplain in the regiments of Neville, Rich and Stanhope.
René de La Fausille of Anjou, who immigrated first to Switzerland and then to Holland, became a Captain of Grenadiers in LaCaillemotte’s infantry regiment. He was severely wounded at the Battle of the Boyne and, being unfit for further military service, was made Deputy Governor of the town of Sligo in 1702. René de La Fausille had property at Stephen Street, Sligo. In an undated petition to Queen Anne (1702 – 1714) he pleaded for a restoration of his military pension. He married Jane Feltman and had six children. His four daughters were Jeane, Ann, Mary and Susanna, who moved to Templeogue, Co. Dublin. One of his two sons, John, became Major-General and Colonel of the 66th Regiment. John died on board the H.M.S. Marlborough off Cuba in 1762.
1716 Francis Parke dies on 6th November
1720 Thomas Parke (Pasheendarragh, Drumcliffe, Sligo) demised, to Robert Hunter for 1 pound per annum, land formerly belonging to Elizabeth Parke for his sons John and Roger and also for Thomas Parke son of the late William (Dunally)
1720 Will of Charles Parke (Magherycarnycash, Sligo) 6 December 1720 for 30 March 1722. Widow Elizabeth Knox. Daughters Margery and Anne
1721 15th February Deed between Thomas Parke, Baltinglass, Wicklow, chandler and Robert Parke, Baltinglass, Wicklow, Gent. On marriage of Robert to Mary Wilson in which Thomas Parke grants land in Holdingstown, Wicklow. Memorial registered on 22nd August 1772
1721/2 Will of Charles Parke, Magherycarny Cash, Sligo
1721 #21080 dated 16 Aug 1721 between Edward Parke of Castlecarr, Leitrim and Robert Fleming of Sligo
1724 #26474 dated 28 April 1724 between Edward Parke of Castlecar and Francis Parke of Carrickdavan reciting that 10 March 1715 Edward leased Carrickdavan and Fanagh to to Samuel Atkinson of Creavy in Donegal and Francis Parke (who was a minor at the time)
1725 #38277 dated 12 June 1725 Between Margaret Hamilton (nee Parke) of Strabane, Tyrone widow of William Hamilton of Strabane and Jennet Hamilton daughter of William Hamilton
1725 William Parke (Dunally) leasing lands to son Charles (Shannon Eighter). Witnessed by William, son of William and brother to Charles.
1725 #31624 dated 30 Dev 1725 (and registered 3 May 1726 by William Parke) between Alexander Johnston of Unfennagh, Leitrim and Roger Parke of Dunally over lease of land. Witnessed by William and Jeane Parke.
1726 Will of Roger Parke, Dunally. Widow Isabella Ormsby. Daughter Anne married Gilbert King.
1726 William Parke (Dunally) has ‘heir apparent’ Robert Parke – this implies that 1st son Roger is either deceased or ‘persona non grata’. They lease land to William’s next son, Charles Parke.
1726 #45176 Memorial, dated 28 Dec 1726, between William Parke of Doonally and Charles Parke of Shannoneighter to begin on 25 March 1727. Witnessed by William Parke junior.
1726 Will of John Parke, Ballagan, Louth
1726 #47157 Memorial of indented deed of release, dated 20/21 January 1726. William Parke, Esq. (Dunally) has ‘heir apparent’ Robert Parke (gent)(Rabraghan). They lease land to William’s next son, Charles Parke (gent) of Shannoneighter. Called Glackbane, part of Doonally
1727 #37541 dated 17 June 1727 between Elizabeth Parke of Cash in Sligo and Henry O’Hara, apothecary, of Coloony in Sligo. Concerns lands at Tullyhugh. Witnessed by William Parke of Dunally
1728 #39425 dated 10/11 Dec 1728. Robert Johnston formerly of Rosclogher but now Dublin and Alexander Johnston of Unshinnagh leitrim reciting deed from Robert upon the marriage of Alexander to Eliner Parke daughter of William Parke whereon lands were to be settled by Robert on the first male child from the marriage.
1731 #48144 dated 22/23 Dec 1731. Edward Parke of Castlecarr, Leitrim leases Fanagh and Mulkaun, Donndelure to Edmund Soden of Grange, Sligo
1733 Will of Charles Park, Laugh, Donegal
1734 Memorial #113883 10 March 1734. Robert Parke (Cloonree) leases land from Robert Sandford of Castlerea, Roscommon. Children of Robert Parke are Richard, Ellinor and Hanah.
1735 Memorial #57428 dated 11 Oct 1735. Capt. Edward Parke to Archdeacon Edward Munns for marriage of William Parke to Jane Munns
1736 #73600 dated 11 Feb 1736 between Francis Parke of Fanagh in Leitrim ro William Gallagher of Collesford in Sligo who leased Carrickdavan and Fanagh in Killasnet, Leitrim
1738 #66159 dated 14 August 1738. Between John and Susanna Mortimer of Liscony, Sligo and Elizabeth Parke of Cash, Sligo and Ann Mortimer (nee Parke) only daughter of Elizabeth Parke and wife of Henry Mortimer (son of John and Ann) and Mitchelburn Knox merchant of Sligo & Edmund Soden of Grange in Sligo concerning deed of agreement of marriage between Ann Parke and Henry Mortimer on 20 March 1726 wherein Elizabeth Parke was to give 500 pounds as a marriage portion.
1739 In Roscommon, 1739, Robert Parke (Cloonreeve) leases farm to his son Richard. Robert’s wife is Ellinor
1740 In this deed, William Parke (Dunally) receives 250 pounds fromWilliam Parke (Castlecar) for land granted to William (Drumond). This would appear to show that William(Drumonds) is son of William ((Castlecar)
1740 #70582 dated 18/19 Dec 1740 William Parke of Castlecar leased to William Parke of Drumonds the lands of Carrichdavan Fanagh Dromdillure Drumnacross and Shancurragh. Witnessed by Edward Munns, rector of Drumcliff
1740 #69809 dated 15/16 May 1740 Willian and Jeane Parke of Castlecar lease to Edmund Soden of Grange, Sligo the lands Mulchan in Rosclougher, Leitrim. Witnessed by Edward Munns and James Crofton of Sligo
1740 #70865 dated 18/19 Dec 1740. William Parke of Castlecar leases, for one year, lands to Edmund Soden of Grange in Sligo and John Goldsmith of Ballyoughter in Roscommon Also mentions Jean Parke, nee Muns.
1740 #70808 dated 30 Jun 1740 Memorial sworn by Owen Gallagher that William Parke (of Drumond?, Castlecar?) leased lands of Dreindelleur and Drinnacross to William Gallagher. This memorial witnessed by Owen, Charles and Michael Gallagher.
1741 15th February 1741. Both Robert Parke(Rabraghan) and William Parke10 (Dunally) are deceased, but Sir Richard Gethin attests that he witnessed them signing a deed: William Parke sold land (“descended unto him from his ancestors and other Estate of Inheritance”) to Sir Richard Gore. William Parke can use the land – descending to son Robert Parke and failing male issue to his next son Charles, next son William. In default to Edward Parke (Corwillick, Sligo), in default to Francis Parke (Carrickdavan, Leitrim). Annuity to Isabella, the widow of his brother Roger.
1741 #75168 dated 25 Jan 1741Andrew Stewart and wife Ann Parke lease DOORLY and LACKAGH to Thomas Rutledge
1742 #80979 dated 3 August 1742. Memorial of an indenture of Lease between Elizabeth Parke widow of Sligo and Henry O’Hara of Tullyhugh for the lease of a half quarter of land in Tullyhugh, Barony of Leiney, Sligo.
1742 #76392 dated 10 Sep 1742 Elizabeth Parke widow of Cash in Sligo and Edward Soden of Grange, Sligo.. Mwmorial cites that Mordecai, Lord Bishop of Killala and Achonry on 8 Jun 1740 leased to Elizabeth Parke land called Tullyhugh in Leyney, Sligo. She then leased it to Edward Soden
1744 #143568 dated 3 Jul 1744 between Gilbert King of Charlestown, Roscommon and Ann Parke spinster of Sligo and Sir Richard Gethin of Sligo and Arthur French of Frenchpark in Roscommon and Mathew Ormsby of Dromore in Sligo and Rev. Charles Dodd of Kingsfort in Sligo. Ann Parke’s marriage portion was 700 pounds. Deed is a marriage settlement – soon to married after this date. Large tracts of land mentioned for upkeep of Ann in event of husband’s death.
1748 Memorial #105266 William Connolly (Dublin) leases tenements in Ballyshannon, Donegal, to Samuel and Thomas Parke both of Ballyshannon. Unusually, this gives their ages – Samuel 27yrs (b.1721) and Thomas 25yrs (b. 1723).
1745/7 In Co. Clare in 1747-57 there are Arthur, James and Robert Parke
1750 31st January William Parke, Castlecar, Sligo leased lands to William Parke, Dromond
1750 #97514 Memorial of deed of release dated 16 Oct 1750 William Parke, Castlecar leased to William Parke, Dromond the lands at Carrickdavan, Fanagh, Drumdillure, Drumnacross, Shancarragh and other lands all in Rosclougher.
1750 #97093 dated 12/13 Nov 1750 Memorial of deeds of lease and release between Elizabeth Parke and Andrew & Ann Stewart for CarnCash in Sligo
1751 Memorial #100173 22nd July 1751. William Parke, gent. (Castlecar) leases farm in Tullynesharragh, Leitrim to son Samuel Parke, gent. of Ballyshannon, Donegal. Peppercorn rent. Previously leased to William Parke of Loghans in Leitri, who agrees to give up the land. Witnessed by William Parke (Loghans)?brother/cousin of Samuel.
1752 Samuel Parke and brother Thomas Parke (both merchants of Ballyshannon) acquire land from William Connolly of Dublin as ‘tenants in common’ with a Deed of Survivorship. Witness attests(9th March 1753) that he saw Samuel sign the deed – so, perhaps, Samuel is deceased and Thomas is taking over whole lease??
1754 11th April Marriage Licence Robert Parkes (Barnstown, Wicklow)and Riquet Landy (Ballybritter, Queens Co.)
1754 #141631 dated 16 Apr 1754 indented article of marriage. Thomas Landley of Cloveland, Queen’s County and Riquet Landey spinster his eldest daughter. Marriage portion of 200 pounds and town and lands of Barronstown (312 acres)
1754 Laurence Cotton attested that, on 10th march 1734, Robert Sandford signed the deed whereby, with certain remaining rights, Robert Parke took possession of Cloonreeve. Robert Parke’s wife is Ellinor and their children are Richard, Ellinor and Hanah.
1754 Memorial #114607of Deed of Lease between William Parke of Castlecar and Patrick Cullen/Thomas Atkinson. The Deed of Release was between i) this William Parke ii) his brother Samuel and iii) Patrick Cullen/Thomas Atkinson. The memorial cites the marriage arrangement (dated 14th August 1735) between Capt. Edward Parke and the Revd. Edward Muns on the marriage, soon after, of this William and Jean Muns. Capt. Edward died before executing the settlement. On 18/19 December 1740, William and Jean transferred certain lands to Edmond Soden (Sligo), John Gooldsmith (Roscommon) and Revd. Muns in settlement of the deed. This William Parke of Castlecar had previously borrowed 690 pounds 7 shills. 4 pence against this land from William Parke of Dromond/Drummons (possibly, his uncle) and there were outstanding court cases in Chancery between William of Castlecar, Samuel Parke (2nd brother of William) and others involved in the marriage settlement. William Parke of Drumond demanded payment or he would institute proceedings. William Parke of Castlecar could not pay this debt, so he borrowed from Samuel Parke and re-leased the lands to Cullen/Atkinson. It appears that Jean (William’s wife) may have been dead or divorced, because the terms to Cullen/Atkinson say what he (William) can do if he finds a wife who can bring a dowry – various actions, depending on the value of that dowry. If this doesn’t happen, then Samuel obtains the land. If the latter has no sons, then his brother Thomas (3rd brother of William) obtains the lands. The release of this memorial is witnessed by William Boyde (Sligo) and John Wolverstone (Dublin). Note* – 690 pounds in 1740 would be roughly equivalent to 80,000 pounds in 2013.
* Note: Jean must have died between 1740 and 1754, without issue, as no children are mentioned and this deed talks about possible subsequent marriage and children of William
**Essentially, bankruptcy of William (Castlecar) who is “taken to the cleaners”.
*** Drummond is in the South of the parish of Lurganboy, whilst Loghan is in the North of the Parish
1754
Memorial # 114699sworn before Francis Bill appointed by Commission out of his Majesty’s High Court of Chancery in Ireland. William Parke (Loghans, Leitrim) on 12th September 1754, leases a farm, corn mill and house at Shannon in Sligo to John Mitchell, wheelwright.
* William of Drummond and William of Loghan would seem to be two different persons.
Witnessed by Thomas Parke of Shannon.
1754 #125988 dated 3 Oct 1754 between William Parke, Castlecar and Samuel Parke , Ballyshannon to Alice Rourke daughter of Conn Rourke of Carr, Leitrim.
1755 Will of Hugh Park, Ballagar, Louth
1755 #122356 Memorial of deed of assignment and mortgage dated 21 Nov 1755 Francis Parke of Carrickdavan to his son Francis Parke of Hillbrook in Leitrim. Edward Parke (now deceased) on 8 Apr 1722 left onto Francis (the elder) lands of Carrickdavan and Fanagh and Carrickreagh. Francis the elder mortgages these to Francis the younger. Witnessed by Christopher Parke of Carrickdavan
1755 #122355 Memorial of articles of intermarriage, dated 25 Nov 1757, between Mary and William Conyngham (her son and heir of the late Richard Conynghm) both of Aghen in the Barony of Boylach and Banach, Donegal and Francis Parke of Carrickdavan and Francis Parke of Hillbrook (son of the former) agreed to take to wife Jane Conyngham daughter of Mary and Richard for 166 pounds 13 shillings and 4 pence marriage portion. Witnessed by Samuel Parke, Ballyshannon
1757 #125192 bearing the date of 29/30 March 1757 William Parke of Castlecarrand Samuel Parke of Ballyshannon. William is indebted to William Parke of Dromons for 830 pounds and to Samuel for 160 pounds. William of Castlecar gave lease over many of his lands to Samuel. Roger Parke of Dromons was a witness.
1757 1st April – The debt from Memorial #114607 – PARKE to CULLEN, whereby Samuel paid debts of his brother William (Castlecar) to William (Drumond), which is fully discharged by transfer of land to Samuel. Witnessed by Roger (Drumond) – most probably the son of William (Drumond).
1757 #124779 Memorial of indented deed, dated 1 April 1757 between Samuel Parke of Ballyshannon and William Parke of Castlecar. Reiterates content of #125192 above.
1757 8th April – in Sligo, William Parke (Castlecar) on payment of 500 pounds from Samuel Parke (plus 830 pounds owing to William of Drumonds and extinguishment of 190 pound debt to Samuel) surrenders land to Samuel. Witnessed by Roger and Edward Parke (where do these two fit into the family – are they from the Dunally branch?)
1758 Obituary of William Parke, at Drummonds, near Sligo, Feb 1758
1758 #146059 dated 10 Mar 1758 between Roger Parke, Dunally and Thomas Parke of Latteren (Patteren) in Drumcliff the lands of Pasheendarragh. Mentions Thomas’s sons John (1st son) and Roger (2nd son) Parke.
1758 #132278 dated 4 Apr 1758 between Roger Parke of Longhans, Leitrim and Abraham Martin of Sligo for corn mill at Shannon, mill house and mill dam
1758 Will of William Parke, Drummons in Leitrim. Brother of Robert Parke. Wife ?I?L?Jane. Children Roger, John, Charles, Andrew, Thomas, ?Lucy wife of Robert Duke and other children. Dated 27 December 1757 for 24 April 1758. Obituary Feb. 1758 by J.U. Sadlier – William died in Portugal when serving as Lieutenant.
1759 There is an Edward Parke alive in Leitrim, Dromahaire
1759 Lucinda Parke marries Robert Duke?
1759 #148418 dated 13 Sep 1759 between Francis Parke of Fanagh, Leitrim leased to Edward Parke of Borceaughlane? In Leitrim the lands of Fanagh and Carrickeown and Carrickreagh.
1759 #133769 dated 22 Oct 1759 between William Parke of Castlecar and widow Ann Crawford
1759 #133770 bearing date 22 Oct 1759 between Samuel Parke of ?Bartry in Leitrim and Ann Crawford widow of Lurganboy. Concerning Largintemple and Tullynasharragh. Mentions William Parke previously leasing to Ann’s husband
1761 #1700089 Francis Parke (Farnagh, Leitrim) dies on 6th November; will narrated on 5th November 1761, proven 21 Apr 1768 Eldest son William, 2nd son Edward, 3rd son Francis, 4th son Charles. Daughter Rebecca married to Henry Street, daughter Letitia Carter, beloved daughter Jane Parke
1761 A will witnessed by Robert Parke, gent., of Moone, Co Kildare
1761 #143179 dated 17 Sep 1761 between William Parke of Castlecar and Charles and Jason Parke and Charles Rorke all of Castlecar concerning “ of the two upper castles known by the name of Barchaslone (currently in possession of Edward Parke) and also Shancorragh and the Hill of Drimdelure
1762 #171964 Memorial of Indented Deed of Lease dated 5/6 June 1762 between Roger Parke now Lieut. Genl. Barringtons Regiment of Foot, William Parke of Castlecarr in Leitrim, Samuel Parke of Aghavohill? In Leitrim, Thomas Parke of Drummons in Leitrim and the Right Honble James Earl of Clanbrassill chief registrar of his majesty’s Court of Exchecquer in Ireland and Patrick Cullen of Leitrim
1763 #160936 dated 18 Nov 1763 between William Parke of Castlecar and William Lytle of Shancurragh. Witnessed by William Parke of Carrickdavan.
1764 #149652 dated 6 Jan 1764 between William Parke of Castlecar, Leitrim and Lieut. Roger Parke of the 8th regiment of foot commanded by Mjor General Barrington for Roger to have lands including Tullynasharragh and Killemihan in Rosclogher, Leitrim.
1764 #150474 dated 4 May 1764 between Roger Parke esq. Lieut. In the regiment of Foot commanded by General Barrington to William Ormsby of Willybrook in Sligo.
1764 #152811 dated 1 May 1674 between Samuel and Thomas Parke of Ballyshannon and Anthony Donleavy
1765 Indenture James Parks, Mucklagh, Louth
1765 Indenture John Parks, Ballagan, Louth
1766 Intestacy of Robert Parke (son Thomas Parke)
1766 #164965 dated 29 Nov 1766, between William Parke, gent, of Castlecar, Leitrim together with Samuel Parke of Ballyshannon, Donegal leased to Robert Shaw of Cloondrahan in Drumcliff the lands of Killymulan and Tullynasharagh
1766 #161797 dated 7 June 1766 Charles Parke of Legevavey, weaver, of Sligo on 11 July 1758 leased from Charles O’Hara of Nymphsfield, Sligo, land in Lisduff
1766 #166490 dated 3 May 1766 Francis parke of Manorhamilton, Leitrim leases land to Killmihilly family
1767 #169941 Memorial dated 23 May 1767 Samuel Parke, Ballyshannon, Donegal leases to James Mooney
1768 #214258 dated 11 July 1768 between Thomas Parke (Pasheendarragh, Drumcliff) , potter, to John Ennis, carpenter for duration of lives of John and Roger Parke, his sons and to Thomas Parke son of late William Parke of Dunally (now living with his mother the widow Parke)
1768 Will Francis Parke, Farnagh, Co. Leitrim proven 21 Apr 1768. Eldest son William, second son Edward, third son Francis, fourth son Christopher. Daughters Rebecca Street, Jane Parke, Letitia Carter.
1768 #174098 dated 17th December. William Parke of Castlecar, Leitrim leases lands to William Rutherford of Lurganboy. Very confusing, but clearly states “…fully paid up and clearly is charged wch is due to the said William Rutherford by the said William Parke as a marriage portion by [Bond?] and certain Articles of Intermarriage bearing date the eighteenth day of August…”
1769 #182550 Memorial between Thomas Parke (potter) of Pashandara Co. Sligo and Henry Cope esq. of Dublin, citing lease (Nov 1760) from Rt Hon Benjamin Burton (deceased) to land on Holburne Street…for lives of John Parke and Roger Parke his sons and Thomas Parke of Donally Co. Sligo and town and lands of Castlegal Barony Carbry Co. Sligo 30 acres for lives on Thomas Parke, John Parke and Roger Parke, Witness Henry Cope of Dublin Attorney and James Murry of said city writing Clerk.
1770 Thomas Parke (Pasheendarragh, Drumcliffe, Sligo) demised, to Robert Hunter for 1 pound per annum, land formerly belonging to Elizabeth Parke for his sons John and Roger and also for Thomas Parke son of the late William (Dunally)
1771 #187781 dated 4 June 1771 between William parke of Collesfoord, Carbry, Sligho and his brother Samuel Parke of Ballyshannon, Donegal. Witnessed by Christopher Parke
1772 Memorial #192609 22 August 1772. Between Thomas Parke, chandler (Baltinglass, Wicklow) and Robert Parke, gent. (Baltinglass, Wicklow)on marriage of Robert Parke to Mary Wilson, daughter of John Wilson. Thomas grants rent from lands in Holdingstown, Wicklow.
1773 #196919 Memorial bearing the date 11 Feb 1773, Between Roger Parke, Dunally and John Martin merchant. Roger was formerly of Loughans/Longhans in Leitrim and on 4 Apr 1758 leased the grain mill of Shannon to Abraham Martin and then to John Nartin.
1774 #205144 Memorial dated 11 July 1774 between Roger Parke of Cooladrummin, Drumcliff, Sligo to James Rutledge of Cornestalk, Leitrim
1775 Memorial #209151 Marriage settlement between Samuel Parke (Ballyshannon, Donegal) and Robert Clark (town of Sligo). Samuel’s daughter Ann married to Robert’s son Thomas. Witness Samuel’s son Samuel
1776 #212177 Deed of Partition 18 June 1776 Thomas Parke senior to Thomas Clarke and Ann (nee Parke) Thomas’s daughter. Witnessed by Samuel Junior
1780 Samuel Parke, on 22nd March 1780, leased house and land in Cloonree to Robert Roper, junior, and James Walker, apothecaries. Is Samuel a Brother or Father to Philip Parkes?
1780 King’s Inns Admission: Jason Parke, attorney
1780 #226887. Francis Parke deceased. His son Edward borrows (by mortgage) from Roger Parke, Dunally, to pay the debts and legacies of Francis.
1782 Memorial of lease #233527. Dated 20 Sep 1782. William Johnston to James Parke, both of Drumlunnan, Barony of Carrigallin Leitrim. James has a brother Leonard. Witnessed by John Parke of Lahard, Leitrim.
1783 Late Edward Parke (Leitrim) gave a 100-year lease to his brother Francis Parke. Francis died 6th November 1761. On 29 September 1783, Edward Parke jnr. (Lurganboy, Leitrim), his son William and Roger Parke (Dunally, Sligo) agreed that Roger would re-lease the land from them for 20 pounds per annum.
1784 #240964 on 29 Sep 1783 Edward Parke of Lurganboy and William Parke son of Late Edward Parke (Leitrim) leased land to Roger Parke of Dunally for remainder of a 100-year lease from Late Edward Parke to his brother Francis Parke. Francis died 6th November 1761. On 29 September 1783. This new deed witnessed by Jason Parke attorney of Dublin and Bartholomew Keevin of Dunally servant of Roger
1784 26th October John Parke, Stewartstown, Tyrone marriage consideration from Thomas Holmes, Bray, Tyrone on marriage to his daughter Martha Holmes. Reference to John , William , David and Samuel Parke and places Cunnyngham and Drumgallion
1784 King’s Inn Admission: George Parke, attorney.
1784 #246115 dated 30 Dec 1784. Wilson to Mckee – witnessed by John Parke of Ballyshannon, Donegal.
1785 27th July Samuel Parke, son of Thomas Parke of Stewartstown, Tyrone, William Parke of Donarisk and Robert Holmes of Bray, Tyrone make void a marriage of a 15 years old minor which was set up by Charles McReynolds and Jane Elliott and appears to, possibly, involve Samuel Parke. To avoid ‘further litigation’ conditions and amounts were listed to solemnise the marriage.
1788 10th August in Louth, Hugh Park/e/s assigns to wife Rebecca (nee Long, should she out-live him, his estate as long as she remains single. When she dies all to go to any children they may have. Hugh Park = Rebecca Long
1789 Interesting memorial/deed, dated 1789. The Robert Roper, apothecary, who leased land in Cloonree from Samuel Parke 1780 (Mem # 236733) now buys from or leases to John Roper of Cork, whose wife is Mary (nee Parke) a house in Castlereagh. Could this be his son and daughter-in-law?
1789 #319426 Memorial dated 19 April 1789 between John Parke of ?Ralldenough, Outeragh, Leitrim and James Scarlet who leased land at North Kildenough adjoining LAHARD and Loughberry and Knockinroe
1789 King’s Inns Admission: PARKE, JOHN, attorney Exchequer, May 1789, ms.
1790 Will of Lucinda Parke, late of Wells in Somerset, now of Dublin. Kinsman Roger Parke of Dunally and his sisters Ellinor, Frances and Elizabeth. Her Trustee is kinsman John Weir, son of Robert Weir from Fermanagh.. A kinswoman Hester Torriano wife of Charles Torriano. Kinsman Alexander Duke (son of Robert Duke of Branchfield in Sligo and ?brother of her late husband Robert Duke?). Leaves money to Thomas, Robert, Charles, Sarah Ann, Margaret, Rhoda, Elizabeth Ann and Faith Browne (their father Robert Browne of Hilltown in Donegal and mother Lucinda). Deed Poll of 1725 links her to lands in Leitrim that now belong to Roger Parke.
1790 Philip Parkes (Woodberry, Roscommon) and his wife Maria (nee Kelly) demise unto their only daughter Lettica Parkesthe lands of Woodberry, Barony of Athlone, Roscommon. Theophilus Parkes (their eldest son) will pay her 150 pounds ren;, if the latter has no heirs then the next son of Philip and Maria, Lewis Griffith Michael Parkes, will rent the land – all to occur after death of the parents.7th September 1790
1791 Robert Parke, Baltinglas, chandler.
1792 Obituary by J.U. Sadlier – James Park, Esq., Dublin, architect of Williams Street, Dublin
1793 Memorial #298382 30 April 1793. Parke to King April/May Ann King (nee Park), Drogheda, widow of Gilbert King, Charlestown, Roscommon. Said Anne King was legally entitled to land (in Carrowmore, Carbury, Sligo) leased in 1734 to Eubal Ormsby. She agreed to sell this to James King. Mentioned are Thomas LD of Southell/will, Edward King, lawyer, Dublin and John King 2nd son of James King, Dublin.
1794 27th March Samuel Park of Stewartstown, Tyrone leases to Samuel Weir (and his wife Elias, nee Park). Also mentioned are Robert Park, son to Samuel, and David Park.
1794 2nd May in this memorial, we learn that Samuel Park’s wife is called Jane and he has a son Robert.
1794 Memorial #306923 28 March 1794. Samuel Parke (son Robert) to John Parke. Witnessed by David and John Parke. Stewartstown, Tyrone
1797 #391834: 19th April , sworn on 23 April 1806 Marriage settlement between Roger Parke, Dunally, and Robert Duke, Branchfield, on marriage of Anne Parke(only daughter)(obviously, a younger daughter was born since 11797) and Roger Duke. Other parties are Andrew Parke, Sligo, Alexander Duke (Capt. In HM Regiment of Foot), Revd. Philip Percival, Temple, Sligo and Arthur Tusier, Willybrook, Sligo. Witnesses are Rev. Stephen Radcliffe, Lieut. William Parke, John Parke and Robert Weir.
1798 Admission Papers King’s Inn: 30 Nov 1798 Robert Duke, 1st son of Robert Duke and Anne Parke, New Park, Co. Sligo
1798 #398006 21st May, between Roger Parke (Doonally, Sligo) and John & Alexander Burrowes.
1800 #410294 O’Rourke to Shapley. Also mentions William Parke and sons Robert and John all of Lahard, Carrigallen in Leitrim (near Ballinamore).
1800 #401852 Between Elizabeth Gregg (nee Parke) of COOLANUMin, Sligo, widow, William Gregg and and Samuel Lindsay.
1800 #355030 10 Sep 1800 Andrew Parke of the town of Sligo lends 2,000 pounds to William Todd, merchant, of Sligo.
1801 10th December Elizabeth Parke, widow, and John Parke and Alexander Charles Parke (sons of Elizabeth and late Andrew), all of Ballymote, Leitrim, lease land and tenements in Ballyclare from trustees George Augustus, Marquis of Donegal and Dashwood Gothers Parke.
1802 Obituary by J.U. Sadlier – Miss Parke sister of Edward Parke Esq., William Street July 1802
1804 31st August Theophilus Parke and son Richard sell land in Tybolin, Boyle, Roscommon.to Edmond Kelly
1805 18th February Theophilus Parke leases land in Cloonree, Boyle, Roscommon.to Patrick Gunning. Witnessed by Richard Parke
1805 #388830 dated 1 Apr 1805 from Charles Parke of Diffreen, Sligo and his wife Mary Parke (otherwise Johnston) to Andrew Hume of Sligo and William Hamilton of Dromore, Leitrim. Witnessed by Jason Parke of Castlecar, Leitrim and Jason Parke Jnr of Tullynasharragh gent and John Parke
1805 15th June Elizabeth Parke, Sligo widow of Andrew Parke and Roger Parke, Dunally, and Robert King Duke sell lands to John Weir for 1,000 pounds.
1805 In August 1805, Jason Parke and Jason Parke jnr. witnessed a memorial to a deed attested in April 1805 between Charles Parke (of Differin on the Sligo/Leitrim border) whose wife was Mary (nee Hamilton) and Andrew Hume + William Hamilton, whereby Charles released land to them that he (Charles) had originally leased from Lord Leitrim (of Dublin).
1805 #384854 29 Nov 1805 Memorial of Indenteture of Lease. Roger Parke Esq of Dunally in Sligo to Thomas McGowan Esq of Shraran, Sligo for house and garden and yard on said land of Sharan belonging to Roger Parke. Mentions natural lives of William and Roger Parke first and second sons of Roger Parke and Ann Parke eldest daughter.
1806 Will Andrew Parke, Sligo other names: Povey
1809 29th May, Luke McDermott and wife Anne (nee Parke) sell property in Roscommon to Edmund Kelly, apothecary. Witness Robert Roper.
1810 20th April Theophilus Parkes, Castlerea, Roscommon leases land to Peter Dillon. Witnessed by Richard Parke
1810 Parke – while serving with his regiment in Portugal as Lieut. Parke of the Royals, son of Col. Parke of Dunally, Sligo, Jun 1810
1811 Will of Andrew Parke of the town of Sligo. Dear wife Eliza. Eldest son Roger. Other sons Charles, Bliss, Robert, George. Daughters Isabella, Eliza, Ann, Sarah. His brother is Roger Parke (Dunally)
1813 Leonard Parke witness to will of William Parsons Percy of Garadice, Co Leitrim
1813 #460622 18 Sep 1813 between William Parke of LAHARD in Co. Leitrim and Richard Montgomery of Dublin
1813 #453209 between William Parke (Castlegal, Sligo) and Christopher Graham of Dublin and Samuel Madder of Bublin. Mentions the farms of Thomas Parke
1814 King’s Inn Admission: PARKE, LAURENCE, 3rd s. of John, Tullynasharragh, Co. Leitrim, and now of Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo, and Maria Sweeney; over 16; ed. Co. Leitrim; afft. James Abercromby. E 1814.
1816 Mem#494166, 9th February 1816, Parke to Cullen. Between Jason Parke, John Parke and Mary Parke of Castlecarr, Leitrim, Charles Parke of Mullaghmore, Sligo, gent. And John Cullen M.D. of Manorhamilton, David Cullen and William Cullen of Cloonquin, Leitrim.
1818 Deed of consent between Charles Parke Esq., M.D. of Tullynasharragh, Leitrim and John Parke, M.D. of Drumsna, Leitrim. For 500 pounds, Charles transferred lands and property to John. Lands in the same area as the above deed.
1819 Will of Roger Parke (Dunally) proved in Prerogative Court. Wife Alicia, sons William, Roger, Jemmett, Charles, John, Henry. Various others – mentioned in will was Mrs Eliza Parke of Sligo Town (an ancestor?) Thomas Parke (his father?) Will witnessed by Louisa Elizabeth Parke who would appear to be his son William’s wife.
Nowhere in this will is there mention of a military title – and he is NOT the Lt Colonel Parke (who enlisted as an ensign on 30th June 1795 into the 113th Foot Regimen. If he were the Roger who died in 1819 he would have been about 75 at enlistment – clearly not possible. Other sources tell us that Lt Colonel Roger was the son of Captain Andrew Parke.
1832 Laurence P Parke (solicitor, Dublin) receives land in Roscommon (and Leitrim?), in extinguishment of debt, from George Taafe and then on-sells to David Cullen(Upper Dominic Street, Dublin)24th May 1832. This David Cullen (or his son David Cullen) was married (1812) to Mary Parke, eldest daughter of John Parke, Castlecar, Leitri. This indicates that Laurence P Parke was related to John Parke.
1836 King’s Inns Admission: PARKE, ROGER CHARLES, 1st s. of Col. William, Dunally, Co. Sligo, and Louisa Elizabeth Johnston; ed. T.C.D. H 1836.
1838 Will of Laurence P. Parke, solicitor, of Mt Dillon, Dublin.
1839 King’s Inns Admission: PARKE, JOHN, 1st s. of Charles, Castlecarr, Co. Leitrim, deed., and Margaret Clancy; ed. T.C.D. T 1839.
1851 Will of Lt. Col. Sir William Parke. Wife Louisa. Daughter Louisa. Sons Roger Charles, Johnstone, Jemmett. His brothers are named as Roger, Charles, John and Henry.
1852 Will of George Thomas Parke. Living in Bath, Somerset. 3 daughters by 1st wife (surname Spicer). 2nd wife Joanna Kennedy – an infant buried 1850. Executors his wife and Revd. John Dolye Kennedy. Trustees Revd. Harry ?arsan Rynd and John Boustead. Preamble mentions 6 children in their minorities as at 1851. His sister is Eliza Webb of Portarlington – he has 4 sisters. He has a son George Parke. He has nephews William Hume, John Nugent and James Webb. Sister of first wife is Mary Spicer. His brother is Colonel Bliss Parke.
1854 Will of Major General Roger Parke (Senior United Services Club, Pall Mall, London and 26th Regiment). Bequeaths all to his brother Charles Parke (late of the Cairo Regiment)
Information from other sources