Ancestry/Fold3 : All UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, 1715-1925

Hello Everyone,

I came across a new database on Ancestry.com that I think might be of some benefit for a few Lardner families: All UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, 1715-1925.  The files themselves are housed on a non-Ancestry.com associated website, so if you do not have an Ancestry account you can pay for access to see the records on Fold3.com instead.

Please note, I'm only including pertinent facts, not the entirety of what can be found the records.  In addition, I am also only listing those entries that specifically reference County Clare. If you know your Clare relatives name and regiment, you may be able to find their service information in the registers.  There are several Lardners (and variations of the name) listed, but not all entries provide a place of birth.

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"Examination of Invalid Soldiers on Monday the 2nd June 1788"
J[oh]n Lardner of the 44th Foot Reg't, Age 46 (abt 1742), Served: 12, Where born: Drumclift, Clare, Occupation: Tanner

"His Majesty's XLIVth Regiment of Foot whereof Lieut. Gen. Charles Rainsford is Colonel"
Military discharge of John Lardiner, of the 44th Foot in Capt. Edward Dunnces Company, born in Drumclift, Clair, Occupation: Tanner, Aged 43, Served faithfully for 12 years.

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"Examination of Invalid Soldiers on Wednesday the 3rd of Febr[uar]y 1747/48"
W[illia]m Lardner of the 28th Reg't Bragg's, Age 46 (abt 1701), Served 23, disabled by lone sickness & kapture, Where born: Innis, Clare, Occupation: Wool comb'

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"Examination of Invalid Soldiers on 8th September 1874"
Michael Lardner of the 18th Foot, Private, Age 38 (abt 1836), Served: 21 (1 yr 7mo Crimea, 8yr 4mo, India, 9yr 1mo Malta), earned 1 badge, Where born: Kilofin, Kildysart, Clare, Occupation: Labourer, 6ft 10in tall, brown eyes, brown hair.

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Until Next Time,
Jessica

Updates and Adds

Hi Everyone,

I've updated a couple family pages and add another based around newspaper clippings via FindMyPast.com, Irish census records, and contacts from blog readers.

Family of John Lardner and Anne Connel **Ennis, Ireland**

Updates
Family of Eliza Maria Lardner and Mark / Marcus Talbot - **Ennis, Ireland**
Family of William Lardner and Ellen O'Dea **Ennis, Ireland**
Family of William Lardner and Eliza Carrig **Ennis, Ireland**
Family of Margaret Lardner and Thomas Hunt **Corofin, Ennis, Ireland**
Family of John Lardner and Mary Wolf / Wolfe **Ohio & Illinois, United States - Kilrush, Ireland**

Until Next Time,
Jessica

Lardner name in the "Ireland Dog Licence Registers" on FindMyPast

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to post some information I found on the website FindMyPast.com and their database, "Ireland Dog Licence Registers."  Who knew that this rather banal collection of data could one day be used for genealogy!

Unfortunately, due to constraints of this blog I had to post the info I found in picture format below:

You should be able to click on the image to make it larger and the original records are available on FindMyPast.com.  The individuals listed are: 

• William Lardner of Monmore 
• James Lardner/Larner of Clounlaheen/Powerstown
• James Larner of Lisheen
• Miss Lardner/Miss M.E. Lardner/Ellen Lardner of Corofin and Corofin Workhouse
• Thomas Lardner and Tom Lardner/Larner of Moanmore/Moanmore Lower 
• John Lardner of Knockerry and Knockerra.

James Lardner of Clounlaheen/Powerstown is my direct relation and his dog license registration covers the time periods of 1870-1872 and 1876-1882.  The fact that the standard breed of dog that he licensed is a Sheep dog provides insight into the possible means of subsistence for the family.

Until next time,

Jessica

Breakdown of Family Groups in Seven RC Parishes (Part 1)

Hello Everyone,

This post provides the first part of a breakdown of the family groups found in the seven RC parishes mentioned in my prior post (Seen Here).

I'm going to move left to right along the coast, beginning with...

Carrigaholt | 4 Families
Microfilm 02485 / 01 (Baptisms: Feb 1853-Mar 1878/Marriages: Jan 1852-Mar 1878)

Baptisms
James Lardner and Mary Dunn:

• Patt Lardner, Bapt: 27 Jan 1862 - Residence: Kilcrona
• Bridget Lardner, Bapt: 19 Mar 1864 - Residence: Kilcrona
• James Lardner, Bapt: 24 Feb 1866 - Residence: Kilcrona
• Mary Lardner, Bapt: 15 Jan 1868 - Residence: Lisheen
• Martin Lardner, 21 Oct 1870 - Residence: Lisheen
• Thomas Lardner, 08 Nov 1872 - Residence: Kilcrona
• Magaret Lardner, 11 May 1874 - Residence: Kilcrona
• Bridget Lardner, 31 Jul 1877 - Residence: Kilcrona

John Moloney and Margaret Lardner:

• Michael Moloney, Bapt: 22 Oct 1862 - Residence: Moneen
• Mary Moloney, Bapt: 27 Jun 1865 - Residence: Moneen
• John Moloney, Bapt: 29 Apr 1868 - Residence: Moneen

Thomas Lardner and Bridget Corbett: (See also: St. Senan's parish)

• Mary Lardner, 04 Nov 1866 - Residence: Clarefield

Timothy (Thady) Hanrahan and Catherine (Kate) Lardner:

• Norry Hanrahan, Bapt: 07 Dec 1869 - Residence: Lisheen
• Patt Hanrahan, Bapt: 02 Feb 1872 - Residence: Lisheen
• James Hanrahan, Bapt: 11 Feb 1874 - Residence: Lisheen
• Mary Hanrahan, Bapt: 25 Feb 1876 - Residence: Lisheen
• Margaret Hanrahan, Bapt: 18 Feb 1878 - Residence: Lisheenbog

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Marriages

• James Lardner and Mary Dunn, 13 Feb 1861
• Thomas Lardner and Bridget Corbett, 23 Jan 1866
• Timothy Hanrahan and Catherine Lardner, 07 Feb 1869

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Microfilm 02485 / 02 (Baptisms: Feb 1878-Mar 1881/Marriages: Mar 1878-Apr 1881)
NONE

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St. Senan's | 4 Families
Microfilm 02487 / 03 (Baptisms: Aug 1827-Sep 1863)

Mathew Scanlan and Bridget (Biddy) Lardner:

• Sinon Scanlan, Bapt: 19 Dec 1828
• Daniel Scanlan, Bapt: 08 May 1831
• Eleanor Scanlan, Bapt: 16 Mar 1833
• John Scanlan, Bapt: 21 Jun 1834
• Biddy Scanlan, Bapt: 05 Oct 1836 - Residence: Kilrush
• Mary Scanlan, Bapt: 11 Nov 1838 - Residence: Kilrush
• James Scanlan, Bapt: 01 Aug 1840 - Residence: Kilrush

William Lardner and Catherine (Kitty) Machlin:

• John Lardner, Bapt: 16 Oct 1834
• Thomas Lardner, Bapt: 15 Sep 1836 - Residence: Derra
• Catherine Lardner, Bapt: 11 Mar 1844 - Residence: Monmore
• Anne Lardner, Bapt: 26 Aug 1846 - Residence: Kilrush

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Microfilm 02487 / 04 (Baptisms: Oct 1863-Feb 1881)

Thomas Lardner and Bridget Corbett: (See also: Carrigaholt parish)

• Catherine Lardner, Bapt: 13 Jun 1868 - Residence: Carnanes
• William Lardner, Bapt: 02 Mar 1870 - Residence: Carnanes
• John Lardner, Bapt: 11 Sep 1873 - Residence: Monmore

John Lynch and Anne Lardner:

• Patrick Lynch, Bapt: 18 Feb 1869 - Residence: Monmore
• John Lynch, Bapt: 13 Apr 1870 - Residence: Monmore
• Mary Lynch, Bapt: 21 Jan 1873 - Residence: Monmore
• Thomas Lynch, Bapt: 24 Jan 1876 - Residence: Monmore
• William Lynch, Bapt: 27 Mar 1880 - Residence: Monmore

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Microfilm 02487 / 05 (Marriages: Jan 1829-Feb 1881)

• William Lardner and Catherine Machlin, 13 Oct 1834
• John Lynch and Anne Lardner, 18 Feb 1868

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Knockera | 1 Family
Microfilm 02485 / 10 (Baptisms: Jan 1859-Mar 1881/Marriages: Feb 1859-Nov 1880)

John Lardner and Mary Wolfe:

• John Lardner, Bapt: 29 Apr 1859 or 10 June - Residence: Donogrogn
• Ann Lardner, Bapt: 30 Sep 1860 - Residence: Donail
• George Lardner, Bapt: 01 Nov 1864 - Residence: Donan
• George Lardner, Bapt: 12 Nov 1865 - Residence: Dunial
• Mary Lardner, Bapt: 29 Mar 1868 - Residence: Dundel
• James Lardner, Bapt: 05 Mar 1871 - Residence: Donaile

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Until Later,
Jessica

New Lardner Pages (Some with connections to pre-existing pages)!

Hello Everyone,

I've added a couple of new pages:

• Family of Michael Lardner and Mary Hoare **Kildysart Parish, Ireland**
• Family of Thady Lardner/Larner and Jane Ginnane **Kildysart Parish, Ireland**
• Family of Thomas Lardner and Bridget Corbett **Kilrush, Monmore, Reha, Clarefield, Carnanes, Ireland**
• Family of William Lardner and Catherine (Kitty) Machlin **Derra, Monmore, Kilrush, Ireland**

Of these four, it appears that William Lardner and Catherine Machlin are the probable parents of one of the new couples mentioned above and at least two of the other Lardners that I have pages for
already:

• John Lardner and Mary Wolf
• Thomas Lardner and Bridget Corbett **NEW**
• Anne Lardner and John Lynch 

I've added the corresponding parent/child links on each of the respective pages.

All the Best,
Jessica

New Lardners Identified and Added! *Corofin and Ennis*

Hello Everyone,

Just a quick update. I've added a new family page, made a connection to an existing family and found a previously unknown (to this blog) child.

Family of Margaret Lardner and Thomas Hunt **Corofin, Ennis, Ireland**

Margaret appears to be the child of William Lardner and Eliza Carrig per her marriage registry, who are listed as living in Ennis.  I had not discovered a index entry for her baptism on the Ennis parish website, but she has been added to her parents family page.

Family of William Lardner and Eliza Carrig **Ennis, Ireland**

In addition, I've discovered the baptism record for child whose mother was a Lardner in Corofin... Unfortunately his father is unknown at this time, as he appears to have been born out of wedlock.

• Peter (Lardner)
• Birth Date: 09 May 1874
• (Correction made to match baptism record, FHL had the 8th.)
• Birthplace: Clare, Ireland
• GS Film number: 255904 
• Reference ID: v 9-1 p 220
• Civil Registration: Index, Record*
• Baptism Parish: Rath
• Baptism Date: 11 May 1874
• Mother: Bridget Lardner
• Father: Unknown
• Residence at time of Baptism: Corofin
• Baptism Record
• Baptism Sponsors: John (Fenn?) and Mary Lardner
• Minister: J O'Neil

Until Later,
Jessica

*Entry edited to add Civil Registration information from Irishgenealogy.ie for Peter Lardner.

Updates to Lardner Family Pages

Hello All,

Today's post is to list the latest Lardner page changes that I've made thanks to the Ennis parish website index of marriages and baptisms available here: LINK.

The following pages have been updated:

• Family of Mary Lardner and John Barry
• Family of Kate Lardner and Michael Lalor / Lawler
• Family of Mary Lardner and Michael Shannon

The following pages have been added:

• Family of Anne Lardner and Patrick Burke
• Family of Ellen Lardner and James Henchy
• Family of William Lardner and Eliza Carrig
• Family of William Lardner and Ellen O'Dea
• Family of Ellon / Ellen Lardner and Mark Talbot

Until Later,
Jessica

Select Lardners in the town of Ennis 1785-1855

With this entry I decided to create a timeline of Lardner individuals found in directories, land records, etc. in the town of Ennis between the years of 1785-1855.  This listing does not include individuals found in the birth, marriage and death records from my other posts.  Enjoy!

Until Later,

Jessica

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- Lucas's Directory, 1788 -

Boot and Shoe-maker: T. Lardner, Goal Street

- Converts from Popery to the Protestant religion, 1789 -

Date of Cert.: Michael Lardner of Ennis

- Pigot's Directory, 1824 -

Booksellers: M. Lardner, Jail Street

Boot and Shoe Makers: M. Lardner, Jail Street

Brewer: M. Lardner, Jail Street

Publicans: Ellen Lardner, Market Street

Timber Merchants (& coal): William Lardner, Church Street

- Ejectment Books of County Clare, 1825 -

Tenant: Ellen Lardner

Year: 1825

Address: Corkalley lane, Town of Ennis

Plantiff: Robert Mahon

- Registry of Freeholds 1829 -

William Lardner - Houses, Offices, & yard in England's lane, Ennis, barony of Islands

- Applicants to the Registry of Freeholders, Borough of Ennis, 1832 -

Michael Lardner, Yeoman, Market St, Dwelling House, Householder

William Lardner, Timber Merchant, Old Post Office Ln, Dwelling house and premises, Householder

- Ejectment Books of County Clare, 1832 -

Tenant: Ellenor Lardner

Year: 1832

Address: south side of Corkallylane, Ennis

Plantiff: Robert Mahon Esq

- Tithe Applotment, 1833 -

Tenant: William Lardner 
Location: Ennis, Clare, Ireland
Address 1: Hunts lane / Post Office lane

Tenant: Ellen Lardner 
Location: Ennis, Clare, Ireland
Address 1: (Male) and Cusacks lane
Address 2: Market street

Tenant: Anne Lardner 
Location: Ennis, Clare, Ireland
Address 1: Jail street

Tenant: John Lardner 
Location: Ennis, Clare, Ireland
Address 1: Church street

- Galway and Ennis Grand Junction Railway Petitioners, 1845 -

William Lardner, Occup: Pawn Broker, Date of Petition: 26/11/1845, Date of Clare Journal: 01/12/1845
William Lardner, Occup: Merchant, Date of Petition: 26/11/1845, Date of Clare Journal: 01/12/1845

- Slater's Directory, 1846 -

Corn and Butter Dealers: William Lardner, Mill Street

Pawnbrokers: William Lardner, Post Office Lane

Public Houses: William Lardner, Mill Street

Public Houses: Ellen Lardner, the Mall

Linen Drapers and Haberdashers: Anne Lardner, Jail Street

Milliners and Dress Makers: Anne Lardner, Jail Street

- Griffiths Valuation, 1854/55 -

Tenant: LARDNER,  WILLIAM
Landlord: STACKPOOLE, RICHARD
Location -
County    CLARE,  Barony    ISLANDS (PART OF), Union    ENNIS, Parish    DRUMCLIFF, Townland CLONROAD BEG, Place Name    MILL STREET
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Tenant: HOGAN, JOHN
Landlord: LARDNER, WILLIAM - REPS (of)
Location -
County    CLARE, Barony    ISLANDS (PART OF), Union    ENNIS, Parish    DRUMCLIFF, Townland CLONROAD BEG, Place Name CORNMARKET STREET
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Tenant: KENNEDY, MATTHEW
Landlord: LARDNER, WILLIAM - REPS (of)
Location
County    CLARE, Barony    ISLANDS (PART OF), Union    ENNIS, Parish    DRUMCLIFF, Townland    CLONROAD BEG, Place Nam CORNMARKET STREET
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Tenant: (NONE)
Landlord: LARDNER, WILLIAM - REPS (of)
Location
County    CLARE, Barony    ISLANDS (PART OF), Union    ENNIS, Parish    DRUMCLIFF, Townland    CLONROAD BEG, Place Nam CORNMARKET STREET

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- Death records of Ireland, 1864-1870, with index of deaths, 1864-1921 -

Registration District of Ennis

Ellen Lardner
Event Type     Death
Event Date     1868
Event Place     Ennis, Ireland
Registration Quarter and Year     1868
Registration District     Ennis
Age     60
Birth Year (Estimated)     1808

Mary Lardner

Event Type     Death
Event Date     1871
Event Place     Ennis, Ireland
Registration Quarter and Year     1871
Registration District     Ennis
Age     60
Birth Year (Estimated)     1811

William Lardner
Event Type:  Death
Event Date:  1872
Event Place:  Ennis, Ireland
Registration Quarter and Year:  1872
Registration District:  Ennis
Age:  72
Birth Year (Estimated):  1800

Mary Lardner
Event Type     Death
Event Date     Apr - Jun 1879
Event Place     Ennis, Ireland
Registration Quarter and Year     1879
Registration District     Ennis
Age     63
Birth Year (Estimated)     1816

James Lardner from the townland of Cloonlaheen West, Clare

...Last time... There was a possible ancestor spotting found in the records of Griffith's Evaluation of County Clare ...

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Separate from my own research, relatives of mine were also on a mission to find our family in Ireland and commissioned a genealogical report from the Clare Heritage & Genealogical Research Centre in Corofin.

Through the Heritage Centre's work, they were able to find seven separate baptismal entries for children who were born to a James Lardner and Bridget (O)Sullivan in Cloonlaheen West (Roman Catholic parish of Kilmurry Ibrickane, Diocese of Killaloe):

• James, baptized on 2 January, 1840 
• John, baptized on 17 April, 1841
• William, baptized on 4 February, 1843
• Anne, baptized on 7 December, 1844
• Michael, baptized on 19 July, 1846
• Patrick, baptized on 23 July, 1848
• Ellen, baptized on 1 July, 1850

Comparing the birth information gathered for the two known siblings, the above baptism dates in bold appear to correspond with my 2x great grandfather and aunt’s birth dates given as 1 January, 1840 and 1 July, 1850 respectively.  These individuals could be my family!  If I could, I would hug the person who put this report together. 

Also included in the Centre's report was a copy of James Lardner Sr's 1883 death register record for the civil district of Cragaknock,Union of Kilrush.  According to this document, James died on 13 July, 1883 in Clonlaheen at the age of 80 which would place his year of birth around 1803.  His wife, who is listed as the informant of his death, was a woman by the name of Kate Lardner.  

Per the Centre's report, Bridget (Sullivan) Lardner died sometime after 1850 and James married again, this time to a Catherine "Kate" (Breen) O'Halloran.  Marriage records were not included for the couple in the research, so I'm not sure where Catherine's information comes from, but apparently decedents of Catherine and her first husband, Thomas O'Halloran, still own the family property today.

As a result of this report, my next tasks will be to track down a microfilm copy of the church registers for Kilmurry Ibrickane in order to gather images of the baptism entries, while locating records for Bridget's death and James' subsequent marriage to Catherine.

Until later...

All the Best,

Jessica