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     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, Ireland. 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 Great 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 in 1880 at 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. 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, DUB, IRL.
     Orme William Handy lived at Parke, Phillipstown or Daingean, Killaderry, Offaly, 1890.
     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.

     Patrick Handy was born before February 1789. He was the son of John Handy.
     Patrick Handy married an unknown person .
     He erected a memorial to his father who died in 1827. Liam claims him as grand uncle.
     Patrick died on 15 February 1864 at Killina, Rahan, Offaly, Ireland.

     Patrick Handy was born circa 1840. He was the son of Patrick Handy.
     Patrick Handy married Catherine Molloy before 1864. In Rahan looks back by Sister Olver Wrafter, there is a photograph of Patrick Hande & Catherine Molloy, of Morrough in 1864. Their daughter Brigid married Frank Mollin, of Lynally, c. 1885.. Patrick Handy was the informant at the death of Patrick Handy, on 15 February 1864. An unknown person was listed as Patrick Handy, Killina, £26 at Killina, Rahan, Offaly, Ireland, in a directory dated in 1890.
     Patrick died on 18 February 1890 at Killina, Rahan, Offaly, Ireland.
     The administration of his estate was granted to Catherine Molloy on 16 August 1913 at Dublin, Ireland. Administration of the estate of Patrick Handy, late of Killina, Rahan, Tullamore, Kings county, farmer who died 18 Feb 1890 were granted at Dublin to Catherine Handy, the widow. Goods under £623/10/6.

     Patrick Handy was born circa 1840. He was the son of Martin Jonathan Handy.
     Patrick Handy married Ann Downes on 31 July 1867 at the CR chapel, Tullamore, Kilbride, Offaly, Ireland.
     He may be the Patrick Handy formerly of Tullamore, late of the Asylum, Maryborough, Queens County, gent who died about 1894, admon being granted to Joseph McDermott, solicitor. Goods being valued at £428/5/11.

     Patrick Handy was born on 12 February 1872 at Clara, Kilbride, Offaly, Ireland. He was the son of James Handy and Bridget Kernan (Mulderry) (Fenning).
     Patrick Handy appeared on the 1891 census at St Clement's parish, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He may be the 18 year old Patrick listed in the 1891 census..

     
     Liam Handy states that Patrick was killed fighting the Boers in South Africa with the Black Watch Regiment. But he seems too young.. Patrick Handy was born in January 1891? At Dundee. He was the son of Patrick Francis Handy and Mary Collins. Bernard, William, Patrick and Thomas were listed as the children of Patrick Francis Handy in the 1891 census at 3 Park Wynd, Dundee, St Peter's parish, Angus, Scotland. Bernard Handy, Thomas Bernard Handy, William Handy, Patrick Handy, Unity Handy and Joseph Michael Handy were listed as Patrick Francis Handy's children in the 1901 census at 6 Bridgeton, Kinghorn, Fife. During war time ( between 1914 and 1918) Patrick served in the military.

     Patrick Handy was born before 1830?.
     In the 1851 census, Patrick was listed as a head of the household at 8 William Street South,, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

     Patrick Handy was born before 1830?.
     In the 1851 census, Patrick was listed as a head of the household at 30 George's St South, Dublin.

     Patrick Francis Handy was born before April 1863 at Clara, Kilbride, Offaly, Ireland. He was the son of Thomas Handy and Ann Daly. Patrick and Joseph were listed as the children of Thomas Handy in the 1871 census at 11 Milnes E Wynd, Liff & Benvie, Angus. Patrick and Margaret were listed as the children of Agnes MacDonald in the 1881 census at 80 Blackness Road, Liff & Benvie, Angus, Scotland.
     Patrick Francis Handy married Mary Collins on 10 November 1884 at St Andrew's RC church, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. They were both 21 and lived at 12 Blinshall Street, Dundee. His parents were deceased.
     Patrick Francis Handy and Mary Collins appeared on the 1891 census at 3 Park Wynd, Dundee, St Peter's parish, Angus, Scotland. Margaret Handy and her son Thomas were living with Patrick Francis & his wife Mary Collins in the 1891 census index in St Peter's parish, Dundee: Patrick aged 28, mason's labourer, born Ireland (Ancestry) born Dundee (GROS), Mary 28, wife, born Edinburgh, Bernard aged 6, Patrick aged 3 months, born Dundee, Thomas aged 4 born Dundee, and William Handy aged 2 born Dundee; Maggie Handy 23, boarder, born Dundee, Thomas aged 4 months, born Dundee.
     Patrick Francis Handy and Mary Collins appeared on the 1901 census at 6 Bridgeton, Kinghorn, Fife. Patrick Handy 38, mason's labourer, born Ireland; his wife Mary 38 born Edinburgh; children Bernard 16, mill machine oiler, born Dundee, Thomas 14, Floorcloth tier boy, born Dundee, William 12 born Dundee, Patrick 10, born Dundee, Unity 7; born Kircaldy, Joseph aged 3 born Gasgow.
     Patrick died in 1927 at Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.

     Peter Handy was born before April 1843. He was the son of John Handy and Ann Kenny.

     Peter Handy was born on 12 August 1871 at Lumdoon, Parsonstown or Birr, Offaly, Ireland. He was the son of Peter Handy and Ann Kelly.

     Peter Handy was born circa 1797 at Rahugh, Moycashel, Westmeath, Ireland. He was the son of Stray Handy.
     Peter served 81st Regiment of Foot from December 1815 to 1822. His discharge papers state: Peter Handy, born in the parish of Rahugh, near Tullamore co. Westmeath was enlisted for the 81st Regiment at Tullamore, King's county on the 19 December 1815 at the age of 18 for life. He has served in the army for 6 years & 280 days. In consequence of pulmonary disease contracted on the march with his regiment from Dublin to Cork in the month of August 1820. He also laboures under a wasting and paralysis of the muscles of the left shoulder ... arising without external injury. General conduct good. He made his mark, 7 June 1822 at Abbey Barracks. His description was: about 24, 5 foot 10 3/4 inches in height, brown hair, gray eyes, swarthy complexion, occuption - labourer..

     Peter Handy was born circa 1852 at Dundee, Angus. He was the son of John Handy and Ann Kenny. Catherine, James, Peter and Thomas were listed as the children of John Handy in the 1861 census at Rothay Land Session St, Dundee.
     Peter Handy married Ann Kelly before 1864. Peter, Thomas and James were listed as the children of John Handy in the 1871 census at Smiths Pend, Session St, Dundee, Angus.
     Peter Handy married Helen Smith on 11 August 1873 at Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
     Peter Handy and Helen Smith appeared on the 1881 census at 36 Walton Street, Liff & Benvie, Angus, Scotland. Peter Handy, married 38, born Dundee, Forfar, head, Calender Worker; Helen, 27 born Wick, Wife, Alexina, 7, Dundee, Scholar, John,4, Dundee, son, Joseph,11 months, born Dundee, son.
     Peter died of typhoid fever at 11.15 am on 13 March 1901 at King's Cross Hospital, Dundee. He was aged 46, calendar worker, husband of Helen Smith and son of John Handy & Ann Kenny, both deceased. The informant was his widow Helen Handy, of 137 Lochee Road.

     
     Policeman Handy married Elizabeth Unknown (Handy). Policeman Handy was born circa 1775. He was the son of Stray Handy.

     Raheen, RC Handy was born at Clara, Kilbride, Offaly, Ireland. He was the son of Stray Handy.

     Ralph Richardson Handy was born on 18 May 1842 at Parke House, Upr Moyfenrath, Meath, Ireland. He was the son of Alexander Kingstone Handy and Mary Richardson.
     He served served in the 48th Regiment (The Forester Brigade) from April 1862 to September 1863. Ralph Richardson Handy of the 45th Regiment of Infantry. Born Parkhouse, co. Meath on 18 May 1842. Age on first entry to the Army 19 years and 11 months. Ensign by purchase 22 April 1862. Retired by sale of commission 11 September 1863. Signed R R Handy, Ens 45th..
     Ralph Richardson Handy married Gertrude Frances Williams, daughter of Michael Williams and Martha Unknown (Williams), on 16 September 1869 at St Peter's, Dublin, Ireland. Marriage settlement date, S Handy of Springfield, Phillipstown the only surviving trustee in Feb 1907.
     A marriage settlement between Ralph Richardson Handy and Gertrude Frances Williams was made on 16 September 1869 at 'Park House', Meath. Copy marriage settlement executed in the names of Ralph Richardson Handy, Esq & Miss Gertrude F Williams dated 16 September 1869. Indenture between 1) Alexander Kingston Handy of Park House, Meath, esq 2) Ralh Richardson Handy of the same place,esq. son of the said A K Handy, 3) Gertrude Frances Williams of Lower Leeson St, Dublin, spinster; 4) Samuel Wesley Handy of Springfield, Kings co. & Henry Michael Williams of Williamstown House, co Kildare. Whereas AKH has perpetual freehold estate of lans of Park ferotty?? 235 acres obtained by induenture of feu farm grant dated 27 April 1859 ... and is also seized of lands in 'Spring park' c. 80 acres from indenture of fee farm grant dated 5 March 1863 ... mentions William Orme Handy the eldest son & heir of A K Handy.
     Ralph died in January 1880 at Salford, Lancashire, England, aged 37.
     His widow lived at Ulverstone, Cumbria with her niece Miss Stokes (as Mrs Raff Handy). They had a son Kingston Handy who died young in the USA and his mother looked after the two grandchildren - Franklin and Betty. When she became too old, they were adopted by a family in Canada. However Betty later resumed her original name of Handy. She was a nurse and married a Scot called 'Fitzpatrick' [probably Kirkpatrick] who was in uniform during the war. Ruth Whyte believes Mrs Raff Handy died in Ulverstone..

     RC Handy was the son of Stray Handy.

      Rebecca Cecilia Handy was also known as Rebekah in some records. She was born on 26 May 1877 at Mill Bay?, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada. She was the daughter of Samuel Wesley Handy and Amelie Vautrin. Rebecca Cecilia Handy was christened on 9 June 1878 at St Anne's, Canada. She was listed on the 1871 census with Samuel Wesley Handy and Amelie Vautrin in 1891 at Cowichan South, British Columbia; Samuel Handy aged 54, farmer, born Ireland, Methodist, head of household, father & mother born Ireland; Amelia Handy aged 49, homemaker, born BC, wife, Catholic, father born Quebec, mother born BC; Ellen aged 16, Catholic, daughter; Rebecca 13, Catholic, daughter; Walter, 11, Catholic, son; Florence 9, Catholic, daughter; living in a wooden single story house with 6 rooms.
     Rebecca Cecilia Handy married Henry Vincent Robertson in 1893.
     Rebecca Cecilia Handy and Henry Vincent Robertson lived at Shawnigan Lake, 1901.
     Rebecca Cecilia Handy married Carl Johan W Carlson on 25 April 1932 at Tzouhalem, British Columbia. Rebecca Cecilia Handy was the informant at the death of Samuel Wesley Handy, on 5 March 1933.
     Rebecca died on 20 October 1961 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, aged 84.

     Richard Fleming Handy was born circa 1845 at Kilkenny, Ireland. He was the son of Rev Richard Fleming Handy and Jane Dugdale.
     In August 1859 his father describes him as his youngest son, a boy, is in the sea service these few months past. He was late of the QR [Queens' Regiment] or RN [Royal Navy] when informant at his father's? death in 1865 at Blunden Villa, Kilkenny. Richard Fleming Handy was the informant at the death of Rev Richard Fleming Handy, on 4 January 1865. They was a beneficiary in Rev Richard Fleming Handy's will proved 27 April 1865 at Dublin, Ireland.
     Richard Fleming Handy married Ann Killian on 18 April 1866 at the Register Office, Dublin, Ireland.
     Richard Fleming Handy and Ann Killian appeared on the in 1900 census at New York, USA. Richard F Handy, born c Mar 1842, Ireland, wife Annie, married for 34 years. immigrated 1867.

     Rev Richard Fleming Handy was born circa 1797 at Westmeath, Ireland. He was 67 at his death in January 1865, but 17 in on entering Trinity College in July 1813. He was the son of Samuel Wesley Handy and Catherine Fleming.
     Richard studied at Trinity College, Dublin, on 5 July 1813. Richard Fleming Handy, S.C. (Mr Craig) 5 July 1813 aged 17; son of Samuel, generosus; born Westmeath. B.A. 1817, M.A. Nov 1832.
     Alarming outrage ... William Henderson (Steward to Samuel Wesley Handy, of Bracca Castle, Esq.) ... Subscribers ... Samuel Wesley Handy, Esq. ... Thomas Handy, Esq. Rev. Richard Handy ... Samuel Handy, Ballintubber, Co. Mayo, Esq., Wm. Orme Handy, Ormston, Esq. John Handy, Bettymount, Goresbridge, Esq.
     Rev Richard Fleming Handy was mentioned in the will of Samuel Wesley Handy dated 12 August 1824. Thomas Wade Handy, Rev Richard Fleming Handy, William Orme Handy, John Handy and Samuel Wesley Handy was mentioned in a codicil to the will of Samuel Wesley Handy on 13 August 1826.
     Diocese of Meath 1828: account of the number of unbeneficed curates of the established church, specifying the number of years during which they have so officiated, and the account of salary and allowances which they have severally received: Richard Handy, 17 May 1822, £75 p.a., house, garden and stable.
     Rev Richard Fleming Handy married Jane Dugdale on 6 January 1831 at St George's, Dublin. . In George's Church, by the Rev. William Bushe, the Rev. Richard Fleming Handy, of Castlepollard, County Westmeath, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Bennett Dugdale, of Belvidere-place, Esq (June 1831?).
     Rev Richard Fleming Handy was registered as Rev Richard F Handy, Mayne, perpetual curacy, Mayne, 50 pounds at Mayne Glebe, Castle Pollard, Demifore Barony, Westmeath, on the electoral roll dated October 1832.
     Rev Richard Fleming Handy lived at Mayne Glebe, Castle Pollard, Rathgarve or Rathgraff, Westmeath, Ireland, 1837. Richard Ballynamara - Vicar 1851.- Richard Fleming Handy pres. by Dean and Chapter, inst. April 29 (D.R.), son of Samuel Handy, "gen.", b. in Co. Westmeath, ed. by Mr. Craig, ent. TCD as SC 5 July 1813 aged 17, BA 1817, MA 1832, ord. D. 18121, P. - ; was C. Rathgraffe (Meath) 1826.
     Rev Richard Fleming Handy was mentioned in the will of Dorothea Ann Handy dated 31 March 1853. Rev Richard Fleming Handy was listed in a directory dated 1854 as Rev Richard F Handy Kilkenny. 1854 ecclesiastical directory (pt of Thom's): Richard F Handy, diocese of Ossory, parish of Kilkenny.      
Rev Richard Fleming Handy was taxed in the Primary Valuation of IrelandRev Richard F Handy, leased land and one cottage from the Earl of Arran valued at £12/10/- circa 1856 at Kinnavally, Kilfian, Tirawley barony, Mayo.
     The Longford journal reported: Assault of the Rev Mr Handy in Kilkenny ... R F Handy .... Richard was vicar at Ballinamara, Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1859.
     The Rev Richard Fleming Handy, AM, of Bluden Villa, Kilkenny, Ireland wrote to Isaac Handy of the US re his family on 22 August 1859. He mentions some of his siblings, his parents, his grandfather and his children: 3 sons and 1 daughter. He states that he was encumbent of Mayne in Westmeath a few years ago, but am now Vicar of the Living at Ballinamara, co. Kilkenny.
     My ancestor, who settled in this country from England, came over here with Oliver Cromwell, I think, in 1649, and was a distinguished officer of Dragoons in his army, so much so, that very large grants of the forfeited estates of Land were made to him, at that time, amounting in value to a great many thousands of pounds per annum, In the possession of which however, he was never fully invested, owing to the very unsettled state of the times immediately succeeding that period: and, at the Restoration of Charles the 2d, shortly after, the attainder was taken off those nobles etc., whose estates had been forfeited to him.
     He purchased, I believe, in this country then extensively Estates of Land, which descended to my Grandfather Samuel Handy, Esq. of Caolalough, County Westmeath.
     As you are desirous to know something of their habits of life - prowess &c &c, I am truly happy to inform you that my said Grandfather was one of the excellent of the earth, in his day and generation, very active in his habits, and of a very strong constitution. He was one of the most attached, and particular friends of that justly celebrated and faithful servant of the Lord, the Revd. John Wesley, the great Originator of Methodism in these kingdoms, and in America, whose name still liveth green in the hearts of multitudes, who honor his memory, and of whom it may be truly observed, in passing, that, though long since "dead he yet speaketh," for "his works do follow him." This great and Godly man was in the habit Of spending much time with my Grandfather at Caolalough, where he was used to hold large Field Meetings, which were eagerly flocked to by vast numbers of the Community, of all Ranks from the adjacent Counties. This holy man baptized my dear father, of whom you have made mention in your letter to me. Viz, the late Samuel Wesley Handy of Bracca Castle, County Westmeath, He was called "Wesley" after this said Mr. Wesley, from the love which my grandparents bore unto him.
     Before I proceed further in this family narrative, I must here mention that my Grandfather had a brother, Jonathan Handy Esq. who resided at Bracca Castle, and died without issue, leaving his fortune, which was a good one, to my Grandfather. My Grandfather, like those before him, was in early life a Presbyterian, but became afterwards a member of the Church of England.
     My father was a man of similar habits of life to those of my Grandfather, religiously disposed from an early period of life, and a great encourager of the Methodists, having the Preachers of that connection regularly to attend, and preach in his house at Bracca Castle till his death; which occurred in the October of 1829. He had one brother Mr. John Handy, who was also a very devout character, and died a few years later and was never married.
In early life my father was both extremely active and given much to field sports, as shooting and hunting. He would gallop a pair of race horses abreast, in hand at full speed round a race course, with one foot standing on the back of each horse. When he became more settled, he devoted his mind a good deal to agriculture and farming in a general way upon his estates. He was a very celebrated breeder of stock, both of sheep and black cattle, one of the most so in this Kingdom, and he was likewise a most excellent judge of them. His sons, my brothers, had the same propensities for Field Sports and Farming, and some of them became eminently pious in their later years, and their sons now appear very like-minded with their Fathers. May the Grace of God which bringeth Salvation operate effectually upon them to the conversion of their hearts to God, and to the Salvation of their souls through Christ!!!
My dear Mother, Miss Fleming, was cousin to Lady Harrington, the mother of the present Duchess of Beford, and the Duchess of Leicester who died a few months since.
My father had fifteen children, five of whom died young, ten survived, viz: four daughters (the oldest of whom, Dorathea, was eminently pious from her early life, to her latest breath. Elizabeth, the second, was also a religious woman, and is no more here below. And I hope and pray that the end of the other two may be peace. They and I are the only ones who are still spared for a little while. Oh, may we be ready to go forth and meet the Bridegroom, when he comes, and calls away!!!) and six sons. My five brothers were all of them married, have all left families, and the five are all dead. The children are too numerous to be singly made mention of here, but they all left a Samuel behind them. One of my nephews resides at Park House in Westmeath, another at Glencarne, Roscommon, and another at Spring Field, Kings County. My oldest brother's (Samuel's) son, Samuel of Bracca Castle, was married, died without issue, and left Bracca Castle to his widow for her life.
     I have three sons and one daughter myself. My eldest son, Samuel, lately entered the army, and is an officer of the 90th Reg. of Light Infantry, now serving in (East) India. My second son, Bennett, is preparing for the army at a military academy in Dublin, and my youngest son, Richard Fleming, a boy, is in the sea service these few months past.
     Had I likenesses of my dear Grandfather and Father, I should have much pleasure in transmitting them to you if possible, but I have them not, neither have I a picture of my father's residence, Bracca Castle, to send you. But as you were pleased to express a wish that I should send you a likeness of my most unworthy self, I had a photograph taken of me lately, when in Dublin, for the purpose of presenting you with it, which I now do, my dear Sir, with great pleasure.
     Like yourself, my office is to endeavor to win souls to Christ. And may God be pleased to honor my poor labours in the vineyard with his divine presence and blessing upon the work, so that precious souls, for whom Christ suffered death, may, through the foolishness of preaching, be brought to the saving knowledge of the Truth, as it is in Him; and by their godly life and conversation to show forth the praises of Him who had vouchsafed to call them out of darkness into His marvellous light; and from the power of Satan unto God, so that they might receive forgiveness of their sins and an inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in the Lord Jesus! And may both you and I, my dear Sir, through the faithfulness of our preaching, etc, etc, be enabled in the great day of His appearing and judgement, to present our people unto Him, the seals of our ministry, and each of us to say with a rejoicing heart, "Here I am 0 Lord, and the children thou hast given me." It is a pleasing thing, no doubt, to have ancestral records of our Forefathers and to see an honorable testimony borne in their noble deeds and set forth in such beautiful and glowing language, as may excite an emulous imitation thereof in their juvenile descendants. But pleasing as such Records are, and how gratifying succor to the flesh, to have their great and mighty achievements preserved in vellum, yet still we know, that all such Records, however well described and splendidly bound up, in large and costly volumes, must perish by and by and leave but the stamp of vanity behind, where the Earth itself and all the works that are therein shall be dissolved and burned up.
     Oh may the writer of these lines, and all who may read them be brought so completely under the influence of God's Holy Spirit that forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before, they may continually press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus!!! Then shall they find to their soul's unspeakable comfort, and everlasting joy, and that they had not been forgotten; but most mercifully remembered, and noted with tokens of approval in God's own imperishable record, for they shall find their names written in the "Lamb's Book of Life," and the righteous shall be "had in everlasting remembrance."
     Many and sincere thanks for your kindness, to say that it will afford you "great pleasure to present me with a copy" of this work when completed. And I can assure that I feel very much interest in your work, and should you be pleased to send me a copy, shall, D.V., receive it joyfully. My only regret is that I am not able to furnish you with more information upon the subject. I have not a copy of our Coat of Arms to send you. I send you with my likeness, my own autograph.
     I was encumbent of Mayne in Westmeath a few years ago, but am now Vicar of the Living of Ballinamara, County Kilkenny. I shall be anxiously looking out for your reply shortly, and to say that you received all quite safe. Wishing you all success and every blessing from on High
     I remain my dear Sir,
     Very truly & Sincerely yours,
     Richard Fleming Handy, A. W
     Vicar of Ballinamara.
     Richard died of stomach cancer. on 4 January 1865 at 'Blunden Villa', Kilkenny, Kilkenny. At Blunden Villa, county Kilkenny, January 4, in the blessed and assured
hope of a glorious immortality through the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Rev. Richard Fleming Handy, A.M., Vicar of Ballinamara, Diocese of Ossory, and formerly for many years the hard-working Curate of the parishes of Rathgraffe and Mayne, Diocese of Meath, youngest son of the late Samuel Wesley Handy, Esq., of Bracca Castle, county Westmeath. He was buried at Ardnurcher or Horseleap, Westmeath, Ireland. He is mentioned with his parents on a tombstone.... and their son the Rev Richard Fleming Handy, MA, Vicar of Ballinamara, .. dioc. of Ossory, ....
     His will was proved on 27 April 1865 at Dublin, Ireland. Admon with will annexed, Rev Richard Fleming Handy, late of Blundenville,co. Kilkenny, died 4 Jan 1865. Effects under £3000 to his two children Christina Rebecca Handy, spinster & Richard Fleming Handy, Esq. both of Blundenville afsd, the children, two of the residuary legatees.

     Robert Handy was born circa 1885 at Dublin.
     Robert Handy appeared on the 1911 census at 23 Main St, Gorey, Kilmkilloge, Wexford. Robert Handy, assistant, Church of Irealnd, read & write, chemist, born co. Dubllin, in the household of James Cooke, chemist.

     Robert Handy was born circa 1875 at Westmeath.
     Robert Handy appeared on the 1911 census at Priestnewtown, Kilcoole, Newcastle, Wicklow. Handy Robert 36, herd (farm) born Westmeath; his wife Mary 31, married 9 years with 5 children, born Westmeath; children Eveline 8, born Dublin, Maud 7, Louisa 6, born Meath, Charlott 4, William 1, born Meath; all church of Ireland, the elder ones able to read and write.

     Robert Arthur Handy was born in 1876 at Tullamore RD, Offaly & Westmeath, Ireland. He was the son of William Handy and Jane Haddock.
     Robert died on 6 September 1902.

     Robert Patrick Handy was born after April 1901 at Scotland. He was the son of Patrick Francis Handy and Mary Collins.
     Robert died on 22 January 1942. He was a stoker (LT/KX 107970) on HM Trawler Rosemonde, Royal Naval Patrol Service. He is mentioned on the Lowestoft Naval Memorial, Suffolk, panel 10 column 1.