BRANCH 3
This branch is made up several families where information is mostly from church records of Limerick city parishes. This does not necessarily mean that the families all lived within the city or were related, however, based on records and sponsors at baptisms, it is very probable that Thomas, Matthew, and John Heaphy are brothers.
1 Thomas Heaphy, born abt 1753, he married Elizabeth Barrington, St. Munchins, RC, 17 May 1778 with witnesses, Martina Hehir & Marion Enright. Elizabeth is possibly the sister of Honora and Mary Barrington, as both have been present at baptisms and weddings. Thomas has also been a sponsor and witness at multiple baptisms and marriages at St. Munchins as follows:
St. Munchins, 14 March 1781, Thomas Heaphy and Maria Ready, sponsors to Patrick Enright son of Michael Enright and Anne Quinn
St. Munchins, 20.09.1785, Thomas Heaphy and Maria Barrington, witnesses to the marriage of John Taylor and Elizabeth Cotter
St. Muchins, 08.01.1786, Thomas Heaphy and Demetri Hartigan, witnesses to the marriage of ? Mccarly and Honora Hartigan
St. Munchins, Sep 1786 - Thomas Heaphy and Maria Barrington, sponsors to Michael Taylor, son of John Taylor and Elizabeth Cotter
St. Munchins, Oct 1787 Thomas Heaphy and Maria Barrington, sponsors for Michael Gorman, son of John Gorman and Catherine Kelly
St. Munchins, 08 Feb 1791, Thomas Heaphy and Bridget Boland, witnesses to the marriage of Timothy O'Brien and Elizabeth Kelly
St. Munchins, Dec 1791, Thomas Heaphy and Catherine Mariett, sponsors for John, son of Timothy O'Brien and Elizabeth Kelly
St. Munchins, 20.10.1798, Thomas Heaphy and Maria Casey, witnesses to the marriage of Jermiah Dwyer and Maria Cooney.
St. Munchins, Jun 1801, Thomas Heaphy and Maria Owens, sponsors for John Quligan, son of Stephen Quligan and Hanora Farrell
St. Munchins, feb 1803, Thomas Heaphy and Maria Brown, sponsors for Marie Brown, daughter of Patrick Brown and Maria Vincent
History has been written many times of the Barrington family and how it was Samuel Barrington, watchmaker that first arrived in Limerick in 1691. His son and grandson, both named Benjamin, were High Sheriff and Aldermen of Limerick. Benjamin, the grandson, married Anne Waltho in 1724, and their second eldest son, Matthew Barrington, who married Jane Canter in 1754, had one son, named Joseph Barrington (1764 - 1846), who moved into property development with his sons, and founded Barrington's Hospital. It was through Joseph's son, Matthew, that claimed the baronet title, making Joseph the 1st Baronet, with Sir Matthew, his son, succeeding him. It was also Matthew that bought the estate, where Glenstall Castle would be built.
What relation Elizabeth Barrington, born about 1760, is to Joseph Barrington (1764 - 1846) is currently unknown. Is she a cousin? There are multiple references for Thomas Heaphy, as witnesses to weddings or sponsor at various baptisms in the St. Munchins RC, from 1780 - 1803. Children of Thomas & Elizabeth as taken from the Catholic registers:
i Alice Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 20 Nov 1780. Sponsors, Joan Heaphy & Honora Barrington. Sponsored Michael, son of Michael Moloney & Hannah Gearan on 10 Sep 1823, St. Michael's, RC.
ii Daniel Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 20 Apr 1783. Sponsors: Joan Kenny & Lenora Tobin.
iii Honora Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 15 June 1786. Sponsors: Jean Gorman & Bridget Crosby. Honora married William Connors, 22 Feb 1814. Children:
Thomas Connors, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 17 Apr 1815. Sponsors: John Howley & Betty Heaphy.
William Connors, baptised, St. Michael's RC, 02 Sep 1823. Sponsors: Thomas Connors & Mary McDonnell.
iv Mary Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 09 Sep 1787. Mary married Edward Lynch, St. Mary’s, RC, 17 August 1818. Witnesses: Pat McNamara & Honora Heaphy. Children:
Mary Lynch, baptised 19 Nov 1818, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: Denis Keating & Mary Connors.
Sally Lynch, baptised 05 Nov 1820, St. Munchins, RC. Sponsors: Michael Tearny & Betty Heaphy.
Bridget Lynch, baptised 30 Jun 1823, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: James Doherty & Catherine Mulqueen.
George Lynch, baptised 30 Aug 1825, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: Michael Doherty & Mary Sheehan.
Edmond Lynch, baptised 24 May 1831, St. Michael's, RC. (Lying in Hospital) Sponsor: Mary O'Connor.
Michael Lynch, baptised 29 Nov 1832, St. Michael's RC. Sponsor: Johanna O'Shea.
v Joan Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 07 June 1789. Sponsors: Patrick Kenny & Honora McGrath.
vi Elizabeth (Betty) Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 05 April 1792. Sponsors: Joanne Crowley & Andrea Birmingham. Elizabeth married Michael Kenny. Children:
Michael Kenny, baptised, 10 Sep 1823, St. Michael's, RC. Sponsors: ? Roche & Francis Gearan.
Mary Kenny, baptised 27 Feb 1826, St. Munchins, RC. Sponsors: Ellen Miliken.
Martin Kenny, baptised, 03 Nov 1827, St. Munchins, RC. Sponsors: Patrick Fox & Ellen Shaughnessy.
James Kenny, baptised 28 May 1830, St. Munchins, RC. Sponsors: William (?) & Peggy (Margaret) Sully or Scully.
John Kenny, baptised 25 May 1832, St. Munchins, RC. Sponsors: Thomas Tyrrell & Mary McNamara.
vii John Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 04 June 1800. Sponsors: William McGrath & Bridget Dea.
viii Thomas Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 21 Mar 1802. Sponsors: Michael Guttery (m. Catherine Kelly, with son, bapt 1803, St. Munchins, with Allina Heaphy, as sponsor) & Margaret Moody.
2 Joan Heaphy - Possible sister of Thomas Heaphy. She is recorded as a sponsor for the baptism of Alice Heaphy, daughter of Thomas Heaphy & Elizabeth Barrington in 1780.
3 Eloise Heaphy - Possible sister of Thomas Heaphy. She is recorded as the sponsor to Thomas, son of Thomas McMahon and Jane Gorman on 20 Nov 1798, St. Munchins, RC.
Matthew Heaphy, born circa 1755, and married Helena Welsh. Children:
i Helen Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 20 May 1779, sponsors, Joan Condon and Maria Wallis. There are several baptisms where Allina Heaphy is a sponsor. Perhaps, Allina is meant to be spelt, Ellena, for Helen Heaphy. Records are as follows:
Sponsor to John, son of Michael Guttery & Catherine Kelly on 16 Feb 1803, St. Munchins, RC.
Sponsor to Michael, son of John Reidy and Mary Enright on 29 Jul 1790, St. Munchins, RC.
Sponsor to Bridget, daughter of Patrick Horgan and Mary Aine O'Dune on 14 Nov 1858. (Is it the same Allina Heaphy?)
Helen Heaphy married Edward Cooney, circa 1798/1799. Children:
Ellen Cooney, baptised, 13 Dec 1799, St. Michael's, RC. Sponsors: Johanna Heaphy & Marca Downes.
ii Johanna Heaphy, possible daughter of Matt Heaphy and Helena Walsh, she was a sponsor to the Ellen Cooney, daughter of Helen Heaphy and Edward Cooney, in 1799.
John Heaphy, born abt 1756, he married Anna Kennedy, St. Munchins, RC, 09 Feb 1783 with witnesses, John Keane & Honora Brooks. (Robert Wallice or Wallis (See Maria Wallis, sponsor of Helena Heaphy, above) married Honora Brooks 09.01.1785, witness - John Kennedy, (possible brother of Anna Kennedy) Children of John and Anna:
i Martin Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 16 Nov 1783. Sponsors: Robert Wallace & Honora Kennedy. Martin was a Private in the British army, 4th Foot, Royal Garrison, Battalions, under Major General Robinson, from 15 July 1803 to 25 Dec 1807. Attestation papers, dated 1811. Martin married Anne Woodruff. Children:
John Heaphy, baptised, St. Mary’s, RC, 19 June 1821. Sponsors: Thomas & Eliza Lyddy.
Mary Heaphy, baptised, St. Mary’s, RC, 06 Oct 1823. Sponsors: Patrick Carmody and Anne King (m. James Cunningham, 1826, St. Marys) . Died young.
Mary Heaphy, baptised, St. Mary’s RC, 27 June 1827. Sponsors: Andrew Cunningham & Mary Keane. Mary's possible marriage is to John Crowe on the 18 Aug 1857, St. Mary's, RC, Limerick. Witnesses: Maurice Connell & Ellen Sexton. Known children:
John Crowe, baptised, 01 June 1858, St. Mary's, RC, Limerick City. Sponsors: Michael O'Brien and Judith Fallon.
Patrick Crowe, baptised, 04 April 1862, St. Mary's, RC, Limerick City.
ii Joan Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 07 June 1786. Sponsors: Darby Marnane (of Newtown, Limerick, S/East) & Honora Heaphy.
iii Thomas Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 27 Jan 1788. Sponsors: Francis Clifford & M Maloney.
iv Daniel Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, 14 Nov 1790. Sponsors: Margaret Holloran & John Heritt (Quaker). Possible son is George Heaphy, shoemaker, Old Francis Street, whose son, Daniel Heaphy, shoemaker, married Mary Finn, daughter of David Finn, on the 31 May 1869, RC Cathedral of Limerick with witnesses: Thomas Sheehan & Catherine Sweeny.
Patrick Heaphy, born abt 1764, married Mary Conway, Children:
i Bridget Heaphy, baptised 02 Mar 1789, St. John's RC. Sponsors: Denis Connors & Anna Gorman.
iii Martin Heaphy, possible son, as referenced as a sponsor in 1817 for Bridget Bourke, alternatively, he is Martin Heaphy, son of John Heaphy and Anna Kennedy, born 1873, who married Anna Woodruff.
ii Mary Heaphy, married William Bourke, on 30 Aug 1814, St. Mary's, RC. Witnesses: John Crowley, Mary Crowley, and Mary Loughlin. Children:
Bridget Bourke, baptised 24 Nov 1817, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: Martin Heaphy & Hanna Bourke.
Andrew Bourke, baptised 04 Jul 1819, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: Pat Finucan & Mary Ryan.
Michael Bourke, baptised 08 Sep 1821, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors Thomas Robinson & Ellen Kaneen.
Anne Bourke, baptised 09 Feb 1823, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: James Murphy & Mrs. Robinson.
William Bourke, baptised 27 Sep 1825, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: Laurence Mulvihill & Catherine Mulvihill.
John Bourke, baptised 26 Apr 1830, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: John Galvin & Bridget Boland. (Tinplate) Married Catherine Harrigan. Children:
Mary Bourke, baptised, the 04.07.1843. Mary married James Heaphy, born 1844/7, Doonass, Co. Clare, an accountant, son of Patrick Heaphy, engineer, on the 19.07.1870, St. Mary's RC, Limerick. Witnesses: Thomas Ray and Mary O'Keeffe. Patrick Heaphy, born about 1820 from Doonass, Parteen, Clare - (Relates to the Heaphy of Clare). It is possible that Mary and James were 3rd cousins, as Mary Bourke's grandmother, Mary Heaphy was possibly a 1st cousin to Patrick and Lawrence Heaphy, with one of these two being the father of Patrick Heaphy, father of James Heaphy.
The Tipperary Vindicator, and the Limerick Reporter, Tuesday Evening, July 19, 1870. Marriages. This morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church, by the Rev. Daniel Fitzgerald, CC., Mr. James Heaphy to Mary, only child of Mr John Bourke, Bridge Street.
Children of Mary and James:
Margaret Mary Heaphy, born 18 May 1871. She died in 1908 - ref a large write up in the Limerick Echo (May 26, 1908). Of Patrick Street, who married John Michael O'Sullivan, born Co. Tipperary, clerk, of Baker Place, on the 10.05.1893, St. Michael's RC, son of John O'Sullivan, clerk. Lived at Victoria Terrace. Mary died in 1908.
The Limerick Echo, Tuesday, May 8, 1908. FUNERAL OF MRS J M O’SULLIVAN. The remains of the late Mrs JM O’Sullivan were interred on Saturday morning in Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery. At 10 o’clock, the funeral left St. John’s Cathedral, and was of considerable dimensions, a fact that shows the esteem in which the deceased husband and family are held in the city, and the sympathy which is expressed with them in their bereavement. The chief mourners were – Mr JM O’Sullivan (Husband), Mr J O’Sullivan (son), Mr. J Heaphy (father), Mr J Heaphy (brother), and Mr O’Sullivan (father in-law). The clergy present were Rev. A Murphy, Adm, St. John’s, and Rev. Father Connolly, cc, St. John’s. In addition to a large number of general mourners, many carriages were sent. Father Murphy officiated at the graveside.
Children of Mary & John:
John Gerrard O' Sullivan, baptised 06 Mar 1894.
Margaret Mary Philomena O'Sullivan, baptised 01 Nov 1895.
Josephine Mary O' Sullivan, baptised 18 Mar 1897, St. Michael's RC.
Mary O' Sullivan, baptised 16 Jul 1898, St. Michael's RC. Died before 1901.
Maureen O' Sullivan, born 1906.
Joseph O' Sullivan, born 1907.
John Stephen Heaphy, born 24 December 1873. Listed in the register of voters in the Burgess Roll of Limerick between Nov 1896 - Nov 1897, of Patrick Street. Died 09 Mar 1897, of Patrick Street.
Limerick Chronicle, 09 March 1897. Deaths: HEAPHY - On the 9th instant, at 40 Patrick Street, Limerick, John S Heaphy, aged 23 years. Funeral on Thursday at 3 o'clock, for Mount St. Lawrence - RIP. American papers please copy.
Limerick Leader. 12 March 1897. THE LATE MR. JOHN S. HEAPHY. Yesterday evening, the remains of Mr. John S. Heaphy, son of a respected citizen, were conveyed from his residence in Patrick Street, to St. Lawrence Cemetery, where they were interred. The funeral was a very large one and was attended by many prominent citizens. The deceased was quite young, not more than 22 years of age and well known in the sporting circles. His early demise is much regretted amongst who is kindliness of disposition was universally recognised.
James Alphonsus Heaphy, born 09 August 1875. Sweet maker, Francis St, Limerick city. Died 14 Nov 1918, aged 41. Not married. This is the James Heaphy, or his father, who owned the Biscuit Factory in Limerick, referenced as follows:
Munster News 03rd Aug 1898. Great Fire in the City
One of the largest fires which have occurred in the city for some time past broke out at an early hour this morning in the biscuit factory of Mr. James Heaphy, Lower Shannon Street, and succeed in reducing that immense building to a ruin [Article continues]
Bridget Heaphy, b. 13 April 1877, d.1877.
Patrick Heaphy, born 23 July 1879, died 1880, Patrick St, Limerick, aged 3.
Joseph Heaphy, born 06 May 1885, died 1909, St. Augustine Place. Tin Smith.
Michael Francis Heaphy, born 25 April 1887, died 1887, Limerick, aged 4 months.
Catherine Heaphy, born 29 April 1888, died 1888, Limerick, aged 22 days.
Agnes Heaphy, born 11 June 1890, died 1907, aged 16 years.
Limerick Leader. 06 February 1907. MISS AGNES HEAPHY. The funeral of the later Miss Agnes Heaphy, daughter of Mr. J Heaphy, and granddaughter of Mr. John Bourke, Patrick Street, took place today from St. Michael's Catholic Church to Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery. A very large number of sympathisers were present. The deceased was very popular with her schoolmates who deeply regret her premature demise. Much sympathy is expressed to her respected father and relatives.
Gertrude (Gertie) Heaphy, born 1891, died 1905.
Limerick Leader. 10 February 1905. FUNERAL OF MISS HEAPHY. The funeral of the late Miss Gertie Heaphy, youngest daughter of Mr. J Heaphy, Patrick Street, whose death occurred on Tuesday morning, took place yesterday from her late residence to Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery. The chief mourners were - Mr. James Heaphy (father), James and Joseph Heaphy (brothers) and J.M. O'Sullivan (brother in-law). Amongst the general public were - Messers J F Barry, J.P, BC; T Ryan, BC; J Ryan, BC; W Holliday (J&C Boyd), T Hannan (Evans & Co.), T. Dooley (Cleeves Brothers), M. O'Halloran, J. Kelly, M. McNamara, J. Conroy, M. Griffin, M. Ryan, M. O'Mahoney, J. Williams, F. Hartman, J. Kelleher, J. Guinnane, B. Beecher, E. Cole, J.F. Halvey, W.B. Smith, O. McCarthy, J. Roche & Co.
Matthew Heaphy, born 1892, died 1893, Limerick, aged 1 year.
Thomas Bourke, baptised 25 Jan 1832, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: Michael Kelly, Patrick & Catherine Keane. Died Young.
Martin Bourke, baptised 7 Jul 1834, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: John Madigan & Ellen Mulquenny (?) Died Young.
Michael Heaphy, (1798/9 - 1860). Michael served with the British Army in the 16th Foot Regiment from 1816 to 1829, when he was discharged at the age of 30. Pension records (Royal Hospital Chelsea: Returns of Payment of Army and other Pensions 1842 - 1883) show he received his pension from Jun 1829, until October 1860, when he died [See Newspaper article below on death]. Michael settled in the parish of St. John's Limerick, from 1830 onwards.
It is unknown if this is the Michael Heaphy, that was baptised catholic as an adult on 04 June 1834, St. Mary's RC, Limerick city. If so, his parents were of COI.
Michael married Johanna O’Shea, St. Johns, RC, on 12 Feb, 1832. Witnesses: John Dea & Mary Stuart. They lived on John Street, Limerick, and had a Public House - Slater, Directory of Business, 1856. Michael was very involved in the local community and parish of St. Johns, as well as being a supporter of the building of St. John's Cathedral, Limerick.
Limerick Reporter: 30 October 1860. On Sunday last, after a short illness, borne with Christian patience and resignation, in the 60th year of his age, Mr. Michael Heaphy, grocer, John Street, deeply and deservedly regretted by his many friends and acquaintances - R.I.P
Children of Michael and Johanna Heaphy:
i Matthew Heaphy, baptised, St. Mary’s, RC, 03 Nov 1832. Sponsors: Michael Walsh & Eliza Hughes.
ii John Heaphy, baptised, St. John's, RC. 04 Apr 1835. Sponsors: Hugh Reilly & Celia Morrissey. Married Bridget Ryan. Children:
James Heaphy, baptised, St. John's, RC, on 24 Aug 1859.
iii Patrick Heaphy, baptised, St. John’s, RC, 09 Apr 1836. Sponsors: Hugh Reilly & Eliza Curry. Patrick married Anne Connell. Known children:
Daniel Heaphy, born August 1856, St. John's, RC, Limerick.
iv Michael Heaphy, baptised, St. John's, RC, 16 Jan 1838. Sponsors: John & Jane Garvey. This is possibly the Michael that joined the British Army, under the 38th Foot Regiment, first transferred to Dublin, whose pension started in 1856. He died on the 07 July 1869.
v Francis Heaphy, baptised, St. John’s, RC, 08 Feb 1839. Sponsors: John & Jane Garvey.
vi James Heaphy, baptised, St. John's, RC, on 27 Oct 1840. Sponsors: Justin & Brid McCarthy.
vii Sarah Mary Heaphy, baptised, St. John’s, RC, on 11 May 1842. Sponsors: Martin & Mary Cussin. Married Patrick George Cusack, son of Michael Cusack, O’Briensbridge, Clare, on 04 Nov 1858, St. John’s RC, Limerick. Witnesses, Michael Heaphy & Bridget (?).
Clare Journal: “Thurs 4 of Nov 1858: Marriages. On Tuesday by the Rev. Mr. Quinlan, C.C., St. John's, Mr. P. Cusack, eldest son of Mr. Michael Cusack, O'Briensbridge, to Sarah, only daughter of Mr. Heaphy, John's street".
Children of Patrick and Sarah:
Francis Michael Cusack, baptised 08 Jan 1860, St. John's, RC. Sponsors: Thomas Ryan & Maria Hayes.
Patrick Cusack, baptised 09 Feb 1862, St. John's RC. Sponsors: Patrick Bourke & Catherine Ryan.
According to J Meara (My Heritage (Manifests from Ancestry)), the family left Ireland and moved to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Name references as Sarah (Seara) Mary (Heaphy) Cusack and Pierre (Patrick) George Cusack. Patrick left Ireland before the birth of his son, Patrick, in September 1861 and arrived in December 1861, Melbourne. Sarah departed with her two sons, in November 1862 and arrived in Melbourne, February 1863, however, her youngest son, Patrick died on the voyage. Sarah died in 1916, and Patrick died in 1899, Melbourne, Australia. Patrick seems to have changed his name to Pierre. Sarah and Pierre (Patrick) had a further three children:
John Baptist Cusack (1864 - 1934)
Austin Frank Cusack (1882 - 1957)
Gertrude Rosaline Cusack (1883 - ?)
viii Mary Heaphy, baptised 14 Feb 1844, St. John's RC. Sponsors: John Sexton & Catherine Morrissey. Died young.
ix Catherine Heaphy, baptised, St. John’s, RC, 31 Aug, 1848. Sponsors: James & Catherine Morrissey. Died young.
This line refers to John Heaphy, originally of Clare and to date it is unknown if there is a connection with the Michael Heaphy (Line 2), even though they are both connected to St. John's parish, Limerick city. John Heaphy may likely be a brother to James Heaphy, born 1844/7, Doonass, Co. Clare, who married Mary Bourke, granddaughter of Patrick Heaphy (Line 1). On the death of John Stephen Heaphy, son of James, it referred to the American papers to copy. John's son below, John F Heaphy, had immigrated to the US. What is known about John Heaphy is as follows:
John Heaphy, (of Blackwater, Clare Heaphy Branch) married Jane Leonard (daughter of Michael Leonard) St. John’s, RC, on 05 Feb 1840. Witnesses: Michael Heaphy & Daniel McNamara. John is referenced in the Griffith Evaluation for properties on John Street, Limerick, as both lessor and lessee. Jane Leonard Heaphy brought her father to court following the marriage, stating he had kept items of hers. There seems to have been a disapproval of the marriage by Michael Leonard, and he hanged himself on the 27th of April, with the court case held earlier that month on the 04th of April (Petty Sessions). On his suicide note, he blamed his daughter for the situation (Limerick Chronicle, 1840). No dates of deaths have been found for John or Jane, unless they moved to the US with their son, John F Heaphy, as can be seen below Children of John and Jane Heaphy:
i John F Heaphy, baptised 06 Jun 1840. (Burial states 1844) Sponsors: Ellen Naughten & Julia Leonard. He died 03 March 1902, Delaware, US. John married Anne Clune (1847 - 1900, buried Delaware, US) in Feb 1863, St. Michael's, RC. They moved to the US. Children:
Mary Catherine Heaphy, baptised, St. Michael's, RC, Limerick, 19 Mar 1864. Her father, John F, already in the US, by her birth. Died 30 Apr 1875, Delaware, US.
Theresa M Heaphy, 1868 - 1880, Delaware, US.
Janey Heaphy, 1870 - 1875, Delaware, US
Annie Heaphy, died 02 Jan 1886, Delaware, US.
John Heaphy, (1878 - 1898), Delaware, US.
Joseph Heaphy, died 1939, Delaware, US.
ii Michael Heaphy, baptised, St. John’s, RC, on 19 Sep 1841. Sponsors: Daniel McNamara & Catherine Cussen.
iii Matthew Heaphy, baptised, St. Mary’s RC, on 04 Feb 1843.
iv Patrick Heaphy, baptised, St. John’s, RC, on 16 Feb 1845. Sponsors: Pat Cronin & Catherine McNamara.
v Francis Peter Heaphy, St. John’s RC, on 13 Sep 1846. Sponsors: Francis & Johanna Heaphy.
vi Julia Heaphy, baptised, St. John’s, RC, on 22 Oct 1848. Sponsors: John Duffy & Mary Aherne.
vii Jane Heaphy, baptised, St. John’s, RC, in Oct 1850. Sponsors: Daniel McNamara & Bridget Duffy.
There is a reference to a Francis Heaphy, who was the sponsor for the birth of Francis Peter Heaphy, son of John Heaphy and Jane Leonard, born 1846. No further information on Francis.
Disconnected Members
There are several disconnected members whose records are from newspapers or Limerick City parish records. They have not yet been identified or connected to other families.
Thomas Heaphy, born about 1770, was a cheque manufacturer, operating out of Thomond Gate Limerick. His occupation is confusing, whether it relates to Security Printing, or as a Textile Master, where "checked" fabrics was often written as "cheque." If the first, Thomas would have operated or owned his own specialised or commercial printers to print high-security financial documents, bills of exchange and bank drafts for local business and banking institutions. If he was the Textile Master and weaver, then he probably owned multiple looms where he manufactured textiles.
Thomas Heaphy married Margaret Doyle, on the 20 April 1793, Thomond Gate, as per Limerick Chronicle.
Limerick Chronicle, Saturday 20 April 1793. Married on Thursday, Mr Thomas Heaphy of Thomand Gate, Cheque Manufacturer to Miss Doyle of said place.
Known children of Thomas and Margaret:
i John Heaphy, baptised, St. Michael’s, RC, on 09 Jun 1797. Mother is recorded as M Geanagh [Is the father, Thomas, the same one?]
ii Margaret Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, on 02 May 1799. Sponsors: Daniel Doyle & Honora Conway. Mother is M Doyle.
iii Thomas Heaphy, baptised, St. Munchins, RC, on 06 Feb, 1804. Sponsors: Peter Walker (of Thomand Gate, Limerick) & Bridget Cooney. Mother is M Doyle.
Elizabeth Heaphy, born about 1750s. Married William Gibbs. Children:
i Mary Gibbs, baptised, 21 Jul 1779, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: Francis Arthur & Ellen Cullin. Is Francis Arthur, the sponsor, connected to the prominent merchant family in Limerick, deeply involved in city business, politics, and development? The family were known for building Arthur’s Quay (1773), they were leaders in the Catholic merchant class during the 1700s, with Patrick Arthur (1716 – 99) and his son Francis Arthur (d. 1824) leading the development of Newtown Pery.
Mary (Margaret) Heaphy, born about 1750s, married James O'Connell. Children:
i Rodger Connell, baptised 03.11.1777, RC, St. Mary's, Limerick. Sponsors: Kendall O'Brien and Bridget Heaphy. (Kendall O'Brien is connected to Cornelius Heaphy, Thomas Heaphy and John Heaphy (of Heaphy of Kilmallock Line) through the Court of Chancery records (1821). Cornelius Heaphy was married to Bridget O'Brien (1818)).
ii John Connell, baptised 10.05.1793, RC, St. Michael's, Limerick. Sponsors: Patrick Moloney and Sara Doyle. (The mother is written as Margaret Heaphy)
Bridget Heaphy, born about 1750/60s, married Thomas O'Kelly. Children:
i Anne O'Kelly, baptised, 02 Dec 1788, St. John's, RC. Sponsors: Eugene Sullivan & Anna Mulcahy.
Catherine Heaphy married George Tomkins. Children:
i Mary Anne Tomkins, baptised, 25 November 1841, St. Michael's, RC, Limerick City. Sponsors: Hugh Edwards (John St, Limerick. M. Bridget Boland, 1838) and Anne Heaphy.
Margaret Heaphy, married Robert Eyres. Children:
i Ellen Eyres, baptised 27 Jul 1817, St. Mary's, RC. Sponsors: John Cusack & Mary Lynch. There is an Ellen Eyres, in the 1901 census living in Limerick city, not married, aged about 80. Living with her, is her sister, Mary Anne Ryan, widow, who married on the 20.01.1856, to John Ryan, St. Michael's, RC, Limerick. Possible brother was Joseph Eyres, married to Bridget Deary.
Mary Heaphy or Healy, married Joshua Taylor (Corporal, 16th FT Reg), on 26 Jun 1816, St. Mary's, COI. Children:
i James Taylor, baptised 06 May 1818, St. Mary's, COI, Kilkenny.
John Heaphy, married Eliza O'Brien. Children:
i Thomas Heaphy, baptised 22 Aug 1799, St. Munchins, RC. Sponsors: James Flanady & Anna O'Brien.
Mary Heaphy, married Richard Carroll (A marriage record on the 28 January 1836 for a Richard Carroll and Mary Hevy, St. John's Limerick?) Children, with Christopher being an important name:
i Christopher Carroll, baptised 27 November 1828, St. Michael's Limerick. Died before 1830. Sponsors: Edmond Comyns & Eliza Hickie.
ii Christopher Carroll, baptised 29 Sep 1830, St. Michaels, RC. Died before 1833.
iii Ellen Carroll, baptised 13 Feb 1832, St. Michael's, RC. Sponsors: Michael Barrett & Honora Ryan.
iv Christopher Carroll, baptised, 21 Aug 1833, St. Michael's, RC, Limerick City. Sponsors: Thomas Deegan & Margaret Hynes.
James Heaphy, married Anne (?). Children:
i Mary Heaphy, baptised, 25 Apr 1839, St. Michael's, COI.
Bridget Heaphy, married Charles O'Brien, on 01 Oct 1859, St. Michael's, RC. Witnesses: John Heaphy and Anne Collins. Known children:
i Mary O'Brien, baptised, 31 October 1863, St. Michael's, RC, Limerick City. Sponsors: Winifred Ryan.
ii Catherine O'Brien, baptised 02 Jul 1860, St. Patricks, RC, Limerick City. Sponsors: Michael Heaphy and Mary Hannon. Moved to the US, single. Died, 27 Feb 1940, New York, US. (Source: New York, Muncipal Deaths 1795 - 1949, familysearch.org)
iii John O'Brien, baptised, 08 Jun 1865, St. Michael's, Limerick City. Sponsors: John & Anne Collins.
iv Patrick O'Brien, baptised, 15 March 1867
v Michael O'Brien, baptised, 15 Dec 1868, St. Michael's Limerick City. Sponsors: Stephen & Mary Ryan.
vi James O'Brien, baptised, 20 Jul 1870, St. Michael's, Limerick City. Sponsors: James & Catherine Heaphy.
Anne Heaphy, married Edmond Hartigan. Children:
i Edmond Hartigan, baptised 21 Nov 1833, St. Michael's, RC. Sponsors: Bridget Keoagh.
William Heaphy, born about 1820, married Margaret Ryan on the 05 Jul 1865, St. Patrick's, RC, Limerick. Witnesses: Jacob Clancy and Bridget Cosgrieve. William died 26 Dec 1880, Limerick City, widower, aged 60. Children:
i William Heaphy, born 04 Aug 1866, St. Munchins, RC, Limerick.
Anne Heaphy married Pat Behan. Children:
i Patrick Behan, baptised, 15 May 1860, St. Michael's, RC, Limerick City. Sponsor: Catherine Behan.
Margaret (Heaphy?) married William Carney. Children:
i John Carney, baptised, 09 April 1850, St. Michael's, RC, Limerick City.
Mary Heaphy married Charles Doherty. Children:
i Thomas Doherty, baptised, 01 June 1828, St. Michael's RC, Limerick City. Sponsor: James Donovan. Another entry is recorded in St. Michael's, RC, Limerick for the 04 June 1828, same details, with "soldier" written on the outer column - Charles Doherty a soldier.