John MULVIHILL and Julia (or Judith) RYAN
Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary to Bytown and Hull, 1820's
ML# 248 on the McCabe List
April 28, 2002:
Hello Al
Thank you for replying to my query. A web page on Bytown sounds like a great idea.
I am looking forward to browsing through it.
Yes, you can post my query on your query page with my e-mail address as a contact.
I find that the McCabe list seems to be a well kept secret among genealogists. I was
thrilled when I found it in the library and found my gg grandfather, John Mulvihill,
listed in it. In a very short entry it provided quite a bit of fabulous information. It
lists him as coming from Borrisoleigh, Tipperary. I was able to visit that town and spend
about an hour with the current Pastor. He consulted the parish records and was able to give
me the names of several other Mulvihills. My gg grandfather gave the name of Daniel Ryan
of Inch as his reference in the McCabe list. The Pastor told me that the Ryan estate at Inch
was about a mile outside of Borrisoleigh. I visited the estate. It is now a fine country hotel.
I am surmising that John Mulvihill was a tenant of Daniel Ryan and may have visited the very
same house.
I also visited the genealogy department at the National Library in Dublin. They were very
helpful to me. They had never seen the McCabe list and thought it was a wonderful resource.
I have bought an extra copy and I am sending it to the Library.
I have been amazed at how many references to my gg grandfather I have been able to find in
the Bytown sources. According to the entry in Lower Town Ottawa, Vol. I, 1826-1854
(Manuscript report 104, Researched and prepared by Michael Newton, edited by Robert Haig,
published by the National Capital Commission, 1976; Appendix B: Lots in Bytown Leased by
Col. By 1827-1832) On May 1, 1827 Lot K on the West side of Sussex Street in Bytown was leased
by John Mulvihill from Colonel By. Lot K was about opposite the end of present day York Street.
According to John H. Taylor in his book Ottawa, An Illustrated History. Toronto; James Lorimer,
1986 these premier lots were given to the men of his civilian establishment. This supports the
idea that John Mulvihill was more than a common labourer on the Rideau Canal.
Also According to Bruce Elliott, in his book the City Beyond, John Mulvihill applied for a
land grant in the Clergy Reserves in Nepean but was not granted the land. (Bruce S. Elliott.
The City Beyond : a history of Nepean, birthplace of Canada's capital, 1792-1990.
Nepean, Ont. : City of Nepean, c1991)
In the book The Upper Ottawa Valley to 1885 edited by Richard M. Reid there is an account
of a drunken riot which took place in Bytown on St. Patrick's Day, 1828 during which one man
was killed and another was arrested for murder. The case went to court at the Perth Assizes
and was reported in the Kingston Chronicle, August 30 1828. John Mulvihill was one of the
witnesses for the prosecution. His testimony is quoted as "Saw the prisoner on Patrick's Day;
did not see him take any part in the fight; saw him severely beaten; witness (John M.) was
standing by himself, and was knocked down so often for nothing at all, that he cannot remember
much of what happened." You can imagine how thrilled I was to find a quote from my ancestor.
I have heard that the National Archives have a special section of documents from the Rideau
Canal. Have you used this Collection? Was it useful? I would be very happy to learn of any
other resources on the Canal or Bytown that you think might provide me with information on
John Mulvihill.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Joan Luszczek
July 7, 2003:
Hello ,
During my search for information regarding my wifes family tree I came
across a John Mullvihill and Judith Ryan,born in Ireland, no other details.
They had 2 known daughters:
Mary born about 1831 at Old Chelsea, married George Wright.
Lucy born 1 july 1846 at Old Chelsea, married John Ranson.
Below is all that is in my John Mullvihill file:-
Helen Wright was the daughter of George Wright(from Hawkesbury Ontario) and
Mary Mulvihill(from Old Chelsea,Quebec).Mary Mulvihill was the daughter of
John Mulvihill and Judith Ryan both from Ireland.(They are buried in St.
Stephen's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Old Chelsea.
found in St Patricks R.C. Ferguson Falls Lanark Co.
Ellen Mullvihill died Jan 9/1932 aged 67 years wife of Martin Costello
died 24 July 1911 aged 55
(connections unknown)
Joan, Can you see any connections here to your Mullvihills ?
Dave
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also posted on July 7, 2003:
(source: Garry McFadden gmcf@telus.net) ... who also has more complete tree for this family ... Al
Descendants of John Mulvihill
1 John Mulvihill
. +Julia Ryan
........ 2 John Mulvihill
............ +Sarah Daly
........ 2 Mary Mulvihill
............ +George Wright
........ 2 Anne Mulvihill
............ +Josiah Chamberlain
........ 2 Philip Mulvihill
............ +Philip Grimes
........ 2 Ellen Mulvihill
............ +John Grimes
........ 2 Julia Mulvihill
............ + Patrick Hendrick
........ 2 Lucy Mulvihill
............ +Robert Ranson
........ 2 Agnes Mulvihill
............ +David Richards
........ 2 Jessie Mulvihill
............ +Dooley
........ 2 Martin Mulvihill 1831 - 1898
............ +Maria (Mary) Brown 1840 - 1922
................... 3 Thomas (2nd) Mulvihill
................... 3 Bridget Mulvihill 1859 - 1925
....................... +Michael Daly
................... 3 John Mulvihill 1860 - 1938
................... 3 Catherine Mulvihill 1861 -
....................... +Thomas McDonald
................... 3 William Mulvihill 1863 -
................... 3 Martin J. Mulvihill 1865 - 1865
................... 3 Martin James (2nd) Mulvihill 1866 - 1877
................... 3 Mary Jane Mulvihill 1868 -
....................... +John McCovic 1865 -
................... 3 Thomas (1st) Mulvihill 1870 - 1870
................... 3 Julia May Mulvihill 1871 -
....................... +John J. Finn
................... 3 Philip E. Mulvihill 1874 -
................... 3 Michael Joseph Mulvihill 1876 -
....................... +Ellen J. Hogan
................... 3 Martin James (3rd) Mulvihill 1878 -
................... 3 Thomas Patrick Mulvihill 1881 - 1881
................... 3 Edwin* Francis Mulvihill 1883 -
................... 3 Ellen Mary Mulvihill 1887 -
July 9, 2003:
Garry, Al and Joan
My own records show that Lucy Mullvihill married John Ranson while yours
shows Robert Ranson.
John and Lucy were married at St Stephan R.C. Old Chelsea, 27 Aug 1872.
Please correct me if I am mistaken. They also appear in the 1881 census:
Census Place: Clara & Head & Maria, Renfrew North, Ontario
Source: FHL Film 1375870 NAC C-13234 Dist 114 SubDist D Page 11 Family
49
Household:
Sex Marr Age Origin
Birthplace
John RANSON Male M 31 English Ont
Occ: Farmer Religion: Catholic
Lucy RANSON Female M 32 Irish Que.
Religion: Catholic
Julia RANSON Female 7 English Ont
Religion: Catholic
Annie RANSON Female 5 English Ont
Religion: Catholic
Catherine RANSON Female 3 English Ont
Religion: Catholic
Robert RANSON Male 2 English Ont
Religion: Catholic
Josia CHAMBERLAIN / Chamberlin Male 12 English Que.
Religion: Catholic
John CHAMBERLAIN Male 8 English Que.
Religion: Catholic
regards Dave
August 13, 2003:
Hi folks:
My sister Monica and I are descendants of Thomas Mulvihill. I am interested in
tracing the Mulvihill immigration to Canada and the USA. One story I heard was
that three brothers left Ireland in the late 1820's one went to the Ottawa area,
one to California and one to Quebec (I think, then to Western Canada).
Interestingly, there are a great many Mulivhills' in California. Thomas is
my grandfather, presumably Thomas the first was my great grandfather, who probably
had a brother or brothers Patrick and Martin,, although I'm not certain of this.
If you have any data or seach tips, I would appreciate it.
Ted Mulvihill
March 5, 2004:
1881 Census Place: Hull, Ottawa, Quebec, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375861 NAC C-13225 Dist 97 SubDist Z Div 1 Page 110 Family 469
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
John MULVIHILL M M 79 Irish Ireland
Occ: Farmer Religion: Catholic
Julia MULVIHILL F M 78 Irish Ireland
Religion: Catholic
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1881 Census Place: Hull, Ottawa, Quebec, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375861 NAC C-13225 Dist 97 SubDist Z Div 1 Page 110 Family 470
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
John MULVIHILL M M 55 Irish Ireland
Occ: Farmer Religion: Catholic
Sarah MULVIHILL F M 58 Irish Ireland
Religion: Catholic
Richard MULVIHILL M 28 Irish Quebec
Occ: Farmer Religion: Catholic
John MULVIHILL M 26 Irish Quebec
Occ: Farmer Religion: Catholic
Philip MULVIHILL M 24 Irish Quebec
Occ: Farmer Religion: Catholic
Catherine MULVIHILL F 22 Irish Quebec
Religion: Catholic
Martin MULVIHILL M 19 Irish Quebec
Occ: Farmer Religion: Catholic
Julia MULVIHILL F 17 Irish Quebec
Religion: Catholic
Mary A. MULVIHILL F 15 Irish Quebec
Religion: Catholic
May 3, 2004:
See the YOUNG family who also came from Borrisoleigh to Old Chelsea, Quebec
August 17, 2005:
Hi Al:
My father was born in Westport, Ontario and we have relations who
pioneered in the Orillia / Atherley area (many by the names of Thomas, Patrick,
Daniel and John). My father was Alphonsus born in 1898 and his father was Thomas
wife McCann; his mother was a McHugh, previous generation Moriarity, then Fahey.
The records I have indicate that Mulvihill and Fahey emigrated from Ireland but I
have no confirmation that this is correct.
I had thought that our family emigrated during the famine but that doesn't seem to
make sense by the number of generations in Canada.
If you have info to clarify this I would appreciate it.
Later this year we will be visiting Westport.
Ted Mulvihill
January 8, 2006:
Thanks to Anne-Marie for the following:
Mulvihill and Murphy
Hi Al,
I was just reading the Mulvihill page and realized that these Mulvihill's
connect into my Murphy line. Please keep in mind some of this info is unconfirmed
as I have collected it from many different sources. I would love to hear from
anyone who might have any additional Murphy information.
Descendants of Philip Mulvihill
Generation No. 1
1. PHILIP2 MULVIHILL (JOHN1) was born 1837, and died 1923. He married MARY GRIMES,
daughter of MICHAEL GRIMES and CATHERINE RYAN. She was born 1845, and died 1934.
Philips parents were John Mulvihill and Julia Ryan.
Notes for PHILIP MULVIHILL:
1901 Census:
District: QU WRIGHT (#200)
Subdistrict: Hull m-3 Page 22
5 197 Mulvihill Philip M Head M Dec 11 1837 63
6 197 Mulvihill Mary F Wife M Sep 29 1845 55
7 197 Mulvihill Frank M Son W Aug 24 1872 28
8 197 Mulvihill Richard M Son S Sep 5 1878 22
9 197 Mulvihill Teresa F Daughter S Sep 19 1880 20
10 197 Mulvihill Mary F Daughter S Mar 14 1888 12
1881 Census:
Household:
Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion
Philip MULVIHILL M Male Irish 43 Quebec Farmer Catholic
Mary MULVIHILL M Female Irish 35 Quebec Catholic
Julia MULVIHILL Female Irish 15 Quebec Catholic
Michel MULVIHILL Male Irish 13 Quebec Catholic
John MULVIHILL Male Irish 11 Quebec Catholic
Francis MULVIHILL Male Irish 9 Quebec Catholic
Catherine MULVIHILL Female Irish 7 Quebec Catholic
Richard MULVIHILL Male Irish 3 Quebec Catholic
Theresa MULVIHILL Female Irish Less than 1 Born: Sep; 8/12 Quebec Catholic
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Source Information:
Census Place Hull, Ottawa, Quebec
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More About PHILIP MULVIHILL:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
More About MARY GRIMES:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
Children of PHILIP MULVIHILL and MARY GRIMES are:
2. i. JULIA3 MULVIHILL, b. 1865; d. 1965.
3. ii. MICHAEL PATRICK MULVIHILL, b. 1868; d. 1950, Old Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.
4. iii. JOHN THOMAS MULVIHILL, b. 1870; d. 1951.
iv. FRANK MULVIHILL, b. 1872.
v. CATHERINE MULVIHILL, b. 1874.
vi. RICHARD MULVIHILL, b. 1878.
vii. TERESA MULVIHILL, b. 1880; d. 1964; m. WILLIAM M. RYAN; b. 1882; d. 1970.
More About TERESA MULVIHILL:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
More About WILLIAM M. RYAN:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
viii. MARY MULVIHILL, b. 1888.
Generation No. 2
2. JULIA3 MULVIHILL (PHILIP2, JOHN1) was born 1865, and died 1965. She married
WILLIAM CRILLY, son of CRILLY and FRANCIS. He was born 1862 (Source: ST Stephen's
Cemetery Inscription.), and died 1931.
More About JULIA MULVIHILL:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
Notes for WILLIAM CRILLY:
1901 Census:
27 201 Crilly William J. M Head M Jan 4 1865 37
28 201 Crilly Julia F Wife M Jun 7 1866 34
29 201 Crilly Henry P. M Son S Jul 24 1892 8
30 201 Crilly John J. M Son S May 7 1895 5
31 201 Crilly Mary f F Daughter S Dec 3 1896 4
32 201 Crilly Moirrice J. M Son S Sep 5 1898 2
33 201 Crilly Francis A F Mother W Oct 14 1835 65
34 201 Welch John M adopted son S Dec 14 1882 18
Page Information
District: QU WRIGHT (#200)
Subdistrict: Hull m-3 Page 22
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More About WILLIAM CRILLY:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
Children of JULIA MULVIHILL and WILLIAM CRILLY are:
5. i. JOHN4 WELCH, b. 1882; d. 1922.
ii. HENRY P. CRILLY, b. 1892.
iii. JOHN J. CRILLY, b. 1895.
iv. MARY F. CRILLY, b. 1896; d. 1929.
More About MARY F. CRILLY:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
v. MOIRRICE J. CRILLY, b. 1898.
3. MICHAEL PATRICK3 MULVIHILL (PHILIP2, JOHN1) was born 1868, and died 1950
in Old Chelsea, Quebec, Canada. He married JULIA MURPHY (Source: Kevin McKinney.)
Jun 15, 1897 in St Stephen's Church, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada, daughter of
JAMES MURPHY and MARY BARRETT. She was born Oct 1869 in Old Chelsea, Quebec,
Canada, and died Mar 17, 1917 in Old Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.
More About MICHAEL PATRICK MULVIHILL:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
Notes for JULIA MURPHY:
Julia Murphy married Michael Mulvihill June 15, 1897 at St Stephen, Old Chelsea
Julia parents were James Murphy and Mary Barrett
Michael parents were Philip Mulvihill and Mary Grimes
B.D.
1901 Census:
District: QU WRIGHT (#200)
Subdistrict: Hull m-2 Page 32
8 265 Mulvihill Michael M Head M Jul 11 1868 32
9 265 Mulvihill Julie F Wife M Nov 20 1867 33
10 265 Mulvihill Philip M Son S Jan 6 1899 2
11 265 Mulvihill Mary L. F Daughter S Sep 19 1900 6/12
12 265 Grimer Marg F Niece S Feb 10 1895 6
Next Door:
5 264 Mulvihill John M Head M Aug 15 1870 30
6 264 Mulvihill Gertrude F Wife M Oct 13 1876 24
7 264 Murphy Patrick M Domestic S Sep 10 1882 18
More About JULIA MURPHY:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
More About MICHAEL MULVIHILL and JULIA MURPHY:
Marriage: Jun 15, 1897, St Stephen's Church, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada
Children of MICHAEL MULVIHILL and JULIA MURPHY are:
i. PHILIP4 MULVIHILL, b. 1899.
ii. MARY L. MULVIHILL, b. 1900.
4. JOHN THOMAS3 MULVIHILL (PHILIP2, JOHN1) (Source: 1901 Census.) was born 1870,
and died 1951. He married GERTRUDE MURPHY Jun 18, 1899 in St Stephen's Church,
Chelsea, Quebec, Canada, daughter of JAMES MURPHY and MARY BARRETT. She was born
1876 in Old Chelsea, Quebec, Canada, and died 1956 in Old Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.
Notes for GERTRUDE MURPHY:
Gertrude of Kingsmere (Obituary) in 1909
More About GERTRUDE MURPHY:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
More About JOHN MULVIHILL and GERTRUDE MURPHY:
Marriage: Jun 18, 1899, St Stephen's Church, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada
Children of JOHN MULVIHILL and GERTRUDE MURPHY are:
i. MARY4 MULVIHILL, b. 1906; d. 1911.
More About MARY MULVIHILL:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
ii. GLADWIN MULVIHILL, b. 1901; d. 1951.
More About GLADWIN MULVIHILL:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
iii. PHILIP J. MULVIHILL, b. 1904; d. 1977.
More About PHILIP J. MULVIHILL:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
Generation No. 3
5. JOHN4 WELCH (JULIA3 MULVIHILL, PHILIP2, JOHN1) was born 1882, and died 1922.
He married BRIDGET FINNERTY.
Notes for JOHN WELCH:
Adopted Son according to 1901 census.
1901 Census:
19 48 180 Welch John M Head M Feb 24 1853 48
19 49 180 Welch Bridget F Wife M Jul 20 1860 40
19 50 180 Welch Sarah F Sister S May 2 1854 46
20 1 180 Welch Nicolas M Brother S Feb 21 1858 43
20 2 180 Welch William M Brother S Feb 2 1862 39
More About JOHN WELCH:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
More About BRIDGET FINNERTY:
Burial: St Stephen's Cemetery, Old Chelsea, Quebec
Children of JOHN WELCH and BRIDGET FINNERTY are:
i. SARAH5 WELCH.
ii. NICHOLAS M. WELCH.
... Anne-Marie Ibell
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