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     Mary Handy was born circa 1891 at Offaly. She was the daughter of Andrew Handy and Mary Unknown. Mary, Margaret, Bridget and Susan were listed as Andrew Handy's children in the 1901 census at Clonshanny, Bawn, Offaly. Mary Handy, Margaret Handy, Bridget Handy, Susan Handy, Elizabeth Handy, William Handy, Anne Frances Handy and John Handy were listed as Andrew Handy's children in the 1911 census at Clonshanny, Rahan, Offaly.

     Mary Handy (Smith???) was born on 16 May 1692 at Newcastle, Tikillin, Wexford, Ireland. In 1688 her presumed grandfather left 20/- to the daughter of my granddaughter Mary Smith. She cannot be the Mary Smith, or the mother of Mary Smith, as the will was written in 1688 and this Mary was not yet born. She was the daughter of Thomas Handy.
     Mary died before 1752. She is not mentioned in her brother Thomas' will dated July 1752..
     In Thomas Handy's will dated 20 September 1752 at Meath Street, Dublin,, Mary Handy (Smith???) was named as heir; I Thomas Handy of Meathstreet in the liberties of Thomas Court & Dener in the city & county of Dublin, merchant ... Newcastle etc in Shelmaliore barony co Wexford let to brother John Handy, ...I leave & devise to my cousin Samuel Handy of Colelaugh in the co. of Westmeath & Jonathan Strettle of Eustace St, Dublin ... mill & mill lands of Davidstown, Barony of Bantry & co. Wexford ... Queens co ... to the use & behoof of my daughter Catherine Pim otherwise Handy, late wife of John Pim, dec'd and her heirs and assigns ... daughter Sarah Pemberton, wife of John Pemberton, my daughter Mary Handy, my brother John Handy, Deed of settlement 11 March 1733 made by my father Thomas Handy ... my four grandchildren, Sarah, Mary, Elizabeth & Ann Pim .. [all under 21] my grandson Henry Pemberton & granddaughter Mary Pemberton [both under 21], To the poor of the parish of Cather... To my cousin Mary Wyly? daughter of Bridget Jessop otherwise Wyly, to my cousin Elizabeth Jessop another daughter of said Bridget Jessop. To the children of my brother in law Joshua Samuel Hillary, to my said brother John Handy £20 p.a., to my said brother in law Samuel Hillary, to Men's Meeting of Dublin Quakers £150; Betham adds a cousin Susannah Wilkinson nee Wright and cousin? Wm Wright.

     Mary Handy (Whalley) was born circa 1670. She was the daughter of Jonathan Handy. They was listed on a deed dated 3 January 1726/27 as a witness. A memorial of articles dated 3 January 1726/7 whereby Thomas Handy of Templemackatire co. Westmeath, gent. for consideration thereunder mentioned did give & grant to Samuel Handy of Brackarea in the said county, gent, his heirs etc, all his right, title/tithe and interest in the farm lands and appurtenances of Aghrim in the co. of Galway then in possession of the said Samuel Handy forever after the decease of the said Thomas Handy paying yearly during the said Thomas Handy's life the sum of £15 sterling annually which said article is witnessed by Mary Whalley, sister to the said Thomas Handy and by Samuel Handy junior, son to the said Samuel Handy & this memorial is witnessed by Samuel Handy junior and John Handy son to the said Samuel Handy. Samuel Handy - seal, Signed and sealed in the presence of John Handy & Samuel Handy jr.

     Mary Ann Handy was born before April 1856 at Andover, Hampshire. She was the daughter of William Handy and Ann Iceley Thompson. Mary and Jane were listed as the children of William Handy in the 1861 census at 14 Swetenham Rd, Plumstead, Kent. Mary and Janet were listed as the children of William Handy in the 1871 census at 14 Swetenham Place, Plumstead, Kent, Ireland. Mary and Janet were listed as the children of William Handy in the 1881 census at 3 Herbert Villas, Herbert Rd, Plumstead, Kent. Mary and Janet were listed as the children of Ann Iceley Handy in the 1891 census at 126 Herbert Rd, Plumstead, Kent.
     Mary Ann Handy and Janet Handy appeared on the 1901 census at 100 Samuel St, Woolwich, Kent. Mary A Handy, 46 born Andover; Janet Handy, 39, born Plumstead, sister, both living on own means; with a servant.

     
     Mary died. She died unmarried.. She was born in 1877 at Tullamore RD, Offaly & Westmeath, Ireland. She was the daughter of William Handy and Margaret Kenny. Joseph, Agnes, Julia, Margaret, Catherine, Elizabeth, William, Mary, Michael, Edward and Bridget were listed as William Handy's children in the 1901 census at Raheen, Clara, Offaly.

     Mary Ann Handy was born before 30 March 1884 at Rathdown RD, Dublin & Wicklow. She was the daughter of William Handy and Mary Hopkins.
     Mary died before 30 September 1885 at Rathdown RD Dublin & Wicklow.

     Mary Ann Handy was born on 20 July 1867 at Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She was the daughter of John Handy and Mary Brien. Joseph, John, Mary and James were listed as the children of John Handy in the 1881 census at 123 Blackscroft, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.

     Mary Bridget Handy was born on 4 December 1869 at Killina, Rahan, Offaly, Ireland. She was the daughter of Patrick Handy and Catherine Molloy.

     Mary Catherine Handy was born before March 1837 at Ireland. She was the daughter of Samuel Handy and Anna Townsend. Mary, John, William, Samuel, Charles, Annie, Fleming and Emily were listed as the children of Samuel Handy in the 1851 census at 30 King St, Liverpool, Lancashire.
     Mary died in 1857 at Wallasey SD, Wirral RD, Cheshire.

     Mary Collins Handy was known as Maisie. She was the daughter of Joseph Michael Handy and Catherine Warden.
     Mary died in 1974 at Scotland.

     Mary Elizabeth Handy was born circa 1827. She was the daughter of Stray Handy.
     Mary Elizabeth Handy appeared on the 1901 census at Kingstown, Monkstown, Dublin, Ireland.

     Mary Elizabeth Handy was born before December 1823 at Sligo, Ireland. She was mentioned in her aunt Dorothea's will.. She was the daughter of Thomas Wade Handy and Elizabeth Knott.
     In Dorothea Ann Handy's will dated 31 March 1853 at Dublin, Ireland,, Mary Elizabeth Handy was named as heir; Incumbered Estate Court Documents: Copyhold of Dorothea Anne Handy, spinster, deceased of Camden St, Dublin, formerly of Bracca Castle, co. Westmeath, I Dorothea Ann Handy, late of Bracca Castle co. Westmeath, but now of Camden St Dublin, spinster...
I give all my property ... unto William Orme Handy of Park House, co. Westmeath, esq.
my nephew Alexander Kingston Handy of Park House Westmeath Esq and my niece Catherine Handy Crawford of Rathmines Rd, Dublin, spinster, daughter of my sister Elizabeth Crawford otherwise Handy, deceased & to the survivor of them
to my niece Catherine Handy Crawford £150
to my niece Rebecca Jane Crawford £200
to my niece Margaret Crawford £150, daughters of my said sister Elizabeth.
To my niece Anne Handy, daughter of my brother John Handy of Leeson St, city of Dublin, esq. the sum of £100
To Mary Elizabeth Handy, daughter of my brother Thomas Handy £5
To my niece Christian Rebecca Handy, daughter of my brother Rev Richard Handy £15.
All legacies to be free of husbands influence.
£5 to my sister Maria Jane Wallace
£5 to my sister Ruth Knott
to Mrs Rachael Fielding who now resides with me & has done so for many years she being 79 years of age declining £150
I give to John Wade Esq & Mr George Revington? Primitive Wesleyan Minister, both of Mt PLeasant Square, co. Dublin £5 each & whereas my brother William has £100 to be divided equally between my said brother William's two daughters Kate Handy & Mary Kingston Handy...
Residue to my said nieces [3 Crawfords] & appoint them residuary legatees.
Alexander Kingston Handy has a cheap lease and my said brother William Orme Handy & Catherine Handy Crawford to be executors. Signed 31 March 1853. Witnessed by J Fowler DG Secretary to the Freemasons of Ireland.
     Mary Elizabeth Handy lived at York Street, Kingstown, Monkstown, Dublin, Ireland, 1901. Mary Elizabeth Handy, York St, Kingston, aged 77, unmarried, income from land.
     Mary died on 21 December 1901 at 51 York Street, Kingstown, Monkstown, Dublin, Ireland. Mary Elizabeth Handy, Kingston, 21 December 1801, aged 78 (18th on probate record).
     The administration of her estate was granted to Samuel Wesley Handy on 25 January 1902 at Dublin. Adminstration with will of Mary Elizabeth Handy, late of 51 York St, Kingstown, Dublin, spinster, who died 18 December 1901 was granted at Dublin to Samuel W Handy, JP. Effects £1906/8/3.

     Mary Elizabeth Handy was born in 1872 at Moodyville, Aka Pres. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She was the daughter of Samuel Wesley Handy and Amelie Vautrin.
     Mary Elizabeth Handy married Francis or Francois Xavier Lafortune, son of Soloman Lafortune and Jane Doe La Ramee, on 29 October 1888 at Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
     Mary died in 1899 at Beaver Hills, North West Territories, Alberta, Canada. Elizabeth Handy died in 1899 while giving birth to her daughter Elizabeth LaFortune. She was buried.

     Mary Ellen Handy was born on 13 September 1867 at Tullamore, Kilbride, Offaly, Ireland. She was the daughter of Martin Handy and Mary Harmey.

      Mary Kingston Handy was also known as Marie Kingston in some records. She was born circa 1819 at Ireland. She was the daughter of William Orme Handy and Mary Kingstone.
     In Dorothea Ann Handy's will dated 31 March 1853 at Dublin, Ireland,, Mary Kingston Handy was named as heir; Incumbered Estate Court Documents: Copyhold of Dorothea Anne Handy, spinster, deceased of Camden St, Dublin, formerly of Bracca Castle, co. Westmeath, I Dorothea Ann Handy, late of Bracca Castle co. Westmeath, but now of Camden St Dublin, spinster...
I give all my property ... unto William Orme Handy of Park House, co. Westmeath, esq.
my nephew Alexander Kingston Handy of Park House Westmeath Esq and my niece Catherine Handy Crawford of Rathmines Rd, Dublin, spinster, daughter of my sister Elizabeth Crawford otherwise Handy, deceased & to the survivor of them
to my niece Catherine Handy Crawford £150
to my niece Rebecca Jane Crawford £200
to my niece Margaret Crawford £150, daughters of my said sister Elizabeth.
To my niece Anne Handy, daughter of my brother John Handy of Leeson St, city of Dublin, esq. the sum of £100
To Mary Elizabeth Handy, daughter of my brother Thomas Handy £5
To my niece Christian Rebecca Handy, daughter of my brother Rev Richard Handy £15.
All legacies to be free of husbands influence.
£5 to my sister Maria Jane Wallace
£5 to my sister Ruth Knott
to Mrs Rachael Fielding who now resides with me & has done so for many years she being 79 years of age declining £150
I give to John Wade Esq & Mr George Revington? Primitive Wesleyan Minister, both of Mt PLeasant Square, co. Dublin £5 each & whereas my brother William has £100 to be divided equally between my said brother William's two daughters Kate Handy & Mary Kingston Handy...
Residue to my said nieces [3 Crawfords] & appoint them residuary legatees.
Alexander Kingston Handy has a cheap lease and my said brother William Orme Handy & Catherine Handy Crawford to be executors. Signed 31 March 1853. Witnessed by J Fowler DG Secretary to the Freemasons of Ireland.
     Mary Kingston Handy married John Handy, son of Samuel Handy and Jane Orme, on 24 November 1857 at St Peter's, Dublin. They were both of 2 Rathmines Rd.
     Mary Kingston Handy was mentioned in the will of Alexander Kingstone Handy dated 7 June 1883.
     Mary Kingston Handy lived, June 1883. She was bequeathed £100 in her brother's will as Mrs Marie Kingston Handy.
     Mary died on 15 January 1908 at The Octagon Private Hotel, Harrogate, Yorkshire.
     Her will was proved on 9 April 1908. Mary Kingstone Handy of the The Octagon Private Hotel, Harrogate, widow, died 15 Jan 1908. Probate granted to Kate Alicia Hamilton, spinster. Effects £31/3/2.

     Matthew Handy was born on 29 October 1870 at Arden, Offaly, Ireland. He was the son of Patrick Handy and Ann Downes.

      Matthew Fleming Handy was also known as Fleming in some records. He was born in 1806 at Kilkenny, Ireland. He was the son of John Handy and Emily Alexander.
     Matthew Fleming Handy married Isabella Sarah Gamble, daughter of Rev Henry Gamble and Elizabeth de Vere Law, on 18 September 1845 at Acton, Ballymore, Armagh, Ireland.      
Matthew Fleming Handy and Fleming Handy was taxed in the Primary Valuation of Ireland circa 1849 at Duninga, Grangesilvia, Kilkenny. Fleming Handy, townland of Duninga, Grangesilvia, Kilkenny leasing from John Handy. This may have been his nephew.
     In 1851 a case was reported in the Irish jurist, in the Court of the Exchequer 8 May 1851, Harries v. Handy and others re shares in a ship with Samuel Handy & Mathew Fleming Handy.
     In 1876 he was listed among those owning more than 1 acre of land at Burragchore, Goresbridge having 20 acres 2 roods, 5 perches valued at £148/10/-.
     Matthew died on 12 November 1884 at Rathdown RD, Dublin & Wicklow. Matthew Fleming Handy, late of Barraghcore House, co. Kilkenny, died 12 November 1884 aged 78. He was buried at Deansgrange cemetery, Blackrock, Dublin. M Fleming Handy, late of Barraghcore, co. Kilkenny, died 12 November 1884 aged 78 years, his wife Isabella Sarah, born 12 Febraury 1825, died 31 December 1897. Emily A Handy, daughter of the above, died 17 January 1929.

     Rev Maurice Arthur Handy was born on 15 July 1904 at the Rectory, Skyrne, Tara, Meath, Ireland. He was the son of Rev Leslie Alexander Handy and Frances Elizabeth Scott. Rev Maurice Arthur Handy graduated in 1925 from Trinity College, Dublin. His earlier education was at St Columba's College and he gained a MA in 1934. Maurice was a Church of Ireland clergyman from 1927. He was deacon in 1927, priest in 1928 (Dublin), curate St Stephen's 1927-1936; Head of the TCD Mission in Belfast 1936-9, curate Donnybrook 1939-1941, curate in charge Whitechurch 1941-54, incumbent Whitechurch 1954-65, Rural Dean Taney 1952-65, Cann Christ Chruch Cathedral 1963-1972l warden The Chruch's Ministry of Healing in Ireland 1865-72; incumbent Hacketstown U. (Leighlin) 1972-6.
     Rev Maurice Arthur Handy married Daphne Murial Guy on 3 July 1940 at Mountmellick, Ardea/Rosenallis, Laois.
     Rev Maurice Arthur Handy lived at 55 Marley Avenue, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 1985.
     Maurice died on 9 April 1998 aged 93.

     Michael Handy was known as Mike.
     Michael died at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He was born on 31 August 1875 at Raheen, Clara, Offaly, Ireland. He was the son of William Handy and Margaret Kenny. Joseph, Agnes, Julia, Margaret, Catherine, Elizabeth, William, Mary, Michael, Edward and Bridget were listed as William Handy's children in the 1901 census at Raheen, Clara, Offaly.

     His birth was registered in the quarter ending in March 1939 at Tullamore RD, Offaly, Ireland. Michael A Handy was the son of Joseph Handy and Bridget? Bracken.

     
     She is not mentioned in Laurel's e-mails. Minnie? Handy was born after 1868. She was the daughter of Samuel Wesley Handy and Amelie Vautrin.

     Nell Handy (Poor) was the daughter of William Dawson Handy.

     Nesta Ruth Eileen Handy was known as Ruth. She was born in 1893 at Tranmere SD, Wirral RD, Cheshire. She was the daughter of John Alexander Handy and Emma Mary Carnie.
     Nesta Ruth Eileen Handy married Creswick A Thomas on 3 May 1928 at the Register Officer, Liverpool, Lancashire. She had no issue and her estate went to the great nephew of her husband.

     Nicholas Handy (tradesman) was born circa 1820? At Ireland. He may be the Nicholas Handy aged 47, born Ireland, clerk in spice mill, with his wife Margaret & 4 children living in St Louis, Missouri in 1870; and aged 26 in the 1850 census there. He was the son of Stray Handy.

     Nicholas Middleton Handy was born before February 1836. The Ballintober connection suggests that he is of the Orme family.. He was the son of Samuel Wesley Handy and Mary Farrington Middleton.      
Nicholas Middleton Handy paid the Griffith Valuation in September 1850 at Ballintober, Kilfian, Tirawley barony, Mayo. He owned 415 acres in Ballintober valued at £157 net annual value. His house was worth £8.00 p.a.
This may refer to a different Nicholas, as he would have only been 14-20.
     The Irish Times on 12 April 1859 reported from the Landed Estates Court, co. Mayo: In the matter of the estate of Samuel Wesley Handy, owner and petitioner. Part of the lands of Ballintubber, together with the mill of Ballitubber and the subdenominations of Garraghcloon, Curranmore, Curran & Drumfodda, barony of Tyrawley, and county of Mayo, 496 acres, held ih fee, yearly rent 80 pounds. Bought by Mr Nicholas Handy, for 6,000 pounds.
     Nicholas Middleton Handy lived at Glencarne, Roscommon, 1861.
     Nicholas Middleton Handy married Frances Mary Greer on 28 February 1861 at Dunsfort, Down, Ireland. Nicholas Middleton Handy, of full age, bachelor of Glencarn, co. Roscommon, son of Samuel Wesley Handy, Gent. to Frances Mary Greer, of full age, spinster of Corbally, daughter of James Greer, gent. by licence. Both signed in the presence of Samuel W Handy & James? Silcock, clk? .
     In 1876 Nicholas M Handy of Killala owned 330 acres 3 roods of land in county Tipperary. Administration of the estate of Samuel Wesley Handy was granted to Nicholas Middleton Handy, on 9 July 1878 at Dublin, Ireland, Samuel Wesley Handy jr, late of Killala, co. Mayo, surgeon in the 61st Regt of Foot, a bachelor, deceased, who died 27 July 1877 at same whose letters of administration were granted at the Principal Registry to Nicholas Middleton Handy of Ballintobber co. Mayo, the nominee of the father of said deceased. on 9 July 1878.
     Names of 60 of the largest cess payers, in order of rating, whose names do not appear on the Grand Jury Panel: County Mayo: Nicholas Handy, Ballintubber, occupier of 129 [accres?] resident, Samuel Handy, Doonarrow,Upper, 83 [acres?] non resident. An unknown person was a creditor of the estate of Samuel Wesley Handy, 18 February 1885. Letters of administration of the estate of Samuel Wesley Handy, late of Ballintubber House, Killala, co. Mayo, esq, who died 8 January 1883 at same were granted at the Prinicipal Registry to Nicholas Middleton Handy of same place, esq. the father. Effects £25.
     Nicholas died on 20 February 1886 at Roscrea, Offaly & Tipperary, Ireland. Their memorial inscription reads: The above Nicholas Handy, Esq. of Balllintuber, co. Mayo, died 20 February 1885. He was buried at Deansgrange cemetery, Blackrock, Dublin.
     His will was proved on 19 April 1886 at Dublin. Will of Nicholas Middleton Handy, late of Ballintubber House, Crossmolina, Mayo, Esq. who died 20 February 1886 at Roscrea, co. Tipperary, proved at Principal Registry by Orme Wm Handy, of Park House, Kinnegad, Meath, esq & Rev Leslie Alexander Handy of 1 Fitzwilliam St, Dublin, clerk, the executors. Effects £347/7/-.

     Nicholas Middleton Handy was born on 23 April 1865 at Ballintubber House, Killala, Mayo, Ireland. He was the son of Nicholas Middleton Handy and Frances Mary Greer.
     Nicholas died on 26 June 1884 aged 19. Nicholas Middleton Handy, died 26 June 1884, aged 19. He was buried at Deansgrange cemetery, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland. ...Nicholas Middleton [Handy], died 26 June 1884 aged 18 years, the three sons of Nicholas M & Frances Mary Handy, of Ballintubber House, co. Mayo.

     Norah Eveline Handy was born before April 1878 at Gt Crosby, Lancashire. She was the daughter of John Alexander Handy and Emma Mary Carnie. Norah, John, Edgar and Fanny were listed as the children of John Alexander Handy in the 1881 census at 11 Abbotsford Rd, Great Crosby, Lancashire.
     Norah died in 1920?.

     Orme William Handy was born about 1838 or 40. He could however be from the first marriage. He was born about 1840 if 50 as stated at death in 1890. He was the son of Alexander Kingstone Handy and Mary Richardson. Orme William Handy was the informant at the death of Mary Richardson, on 27 October 1869.
     On 19 September 1879,, landed proprietor, was appointed magistrate in the county of Meath.
     Orme William Handy married Kathleen Davenport Purdon on 7 September 1880 at St Peter, Dublin, Ireland. He was of Park House, JP. The IGI lists the children of Orme & Catherine Purdon, but they are patron entries and vague - 1830s, Parke, Meath.
     In Alexander Kingstone Handy's will dated 7 June 1883 at 'Newtown House", Tullamore, Kilbride, Offaly,, Orme William Handy was named as heir; The will of Alexander Kingston Handy of Newtown House, Kings co., mentions his sister in law Mary Elizabeth Tarleton, his grandson Alexander Kingston Handy, his cousin Miss Mary Handy of Ontario Tce, Dublin, his sister Mrs Catherine Peyton of Corrigard, co. Roscommon, his sister Mrs Marie Kingston Handy and his cousin Samuel Wesley Handy his cousin Mrs Emily Handy, his wife, his son Orme William Handy and his daughter in law Mrs Gertrude Handy... He desired to be buried with his first wife in Castlejordan churchyard, co. Meath.
     Orme William Handy lived at 'Parke House', Phillipstown or Daingean, Killaderry, Offaly, Ireland, June 1883. His residence was stated in his father's will. He was bequeathed the estates of Coltea?? Moate/Meate and Little Ballinakill. Orme William Handy and Samuel Handy Somers was an executor of Alexander Kingstone Handy's estate on 19 December 1883 at Mullingar. Rev Leslie Alexander Handy, Orme William Handy and William Orme Handy was an executor of Nicholas Middleton Handy's estate on 19 April 1886 at Dublin, Ireland.
     Orme William Handy lived at Parke, Phillipstown or Daingean, Killaderry, Offaly, 1890. He was an ex-officio Guardian of the Edenderry Union and was rated at £350 in the Philipstown polling district as Orme W Handy of Parke.
     Orme died on 24 August 1890 at 'Park House', Kinnegad, Killucan, Meath/Westmeath, Ireland. JP of Park House, Kinnegad, co. Meath. He left with other issue, an only son: Alexander Kingston Handy.
     His will was proved on 15 January 1891 at Dublin. Will of Orme William Handy, late of Parke House, Kinnegad, co. Meath, esq. JP, who died 24 August 1890 at same place was proved at the principal registry by Katherine Davenport Handy of Park House, widow, one of the executors. Effects under £12,266/8/6. Personal estate in England £1889.

     Patrick Handy was born on 8 March 1864 at Puttaghan, Kilbride, Offaly, Ireland. A Patrick Handy aged 75 died in Tullamore RD Ref 3/652. On 10 Oct 1906 admon of the estate of Patrick Handy formerly of Tullamore, late of the asylum Maryborough, Queens, who died as it is believed in or since 1894, probate was granted at Dublin to Joseph P McDermott, solicitor Effects: 428/5/11. He was the son of John Handy and Bridget Donohoe.

     Patrick Handy was born circa 1800 at Ireland. He was the son of Stray Handy.
     Patrick Handy married Catharine Killeen before 1835.
     He may the 71 year old Patrick living in Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire with his son John and daughter in law Margaret and their children.