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     Jonathan Handy was born on 6 January 1721 in Newcastle, Tikillin, Wexford, Ireland. He was the son of John Handy and Sarah Randall.
     A Jonathan Handy, Temple Maccatire, co. Westmeath, was party to an indenture with the Bishop of Meath dated 18 July 1743.

     Jonathan Handy was born circa 1716. The parentage of this child is not proven. He was the son of Thomas Handy and Mary Hillary.
     Jonathan died before 6 October 1718 in Dublin, Ireland. He was buried on the 6th day of the 8th month 1718?.

     Jonathan Handy was born circa 1704 in Ireland. He is described as the eldest son of Sam in the Registry of Deeds. He was the son of Samuel Handy and Jane or Joan Lowe. Jonathan Handy and Samuel Handy was mentioned in a conveyance of property on 26 November 1717. 1400 acres of the lands Aughrim, Attydermott etc which were granted and demised to Samuel Handy, of Aughrim, co.. Galway, gentleman.
     Jonathan Handy married Margery Levens on 9 May 1731? In St Michan, Dublin. He may be: Jon & Handy & Margery Levens in the presence of Christopher Ennis, Wm Flannagan, Mrs Hunt & Catherin Faran. Jonathan Handy's use of the property Indenture of lease & release between Samuel Handy of Brackareagh, Westmeath, gent & Rev Wm Crowe re lands in Aghrim, lately in the occupation of Mr Jonathan Handy.... saves the church seating for himself and his family when in district. Samuel Handy to build a tuck mill. Signed by Samuel Handy & William Crowe, attested by Jonathan Handy, eldest son of the said Samuel Handy. was registered on 24 April 1735 in Aughrim, Galway, Ireland.
     Jonathan Handy married Hannah Unknown (Handy) circa 1735.
     In Samuel Handy's will dated 3 March 1740 in Brackareagh, Ardnurcher or Horseleap, Jonathan Handy was named as heir; Samuel Handy of Brackagh-rea in co. Westmeath, gent, mentions his wife Jane, son Jonathan Handy, grand daughtrer Jane Handy (under 21), daughter of above Jonathan; son John Handy, grand daughesr Margaret Fouace, Liddia Fouace; grandson Thos Fouace, Frederck Fouace; son Samuel Handy ; nephew Rowland Cook?, daughter Ann Fouace; elder brother Thomas Handy deceased [the latter not mentioned in betham's abstracts].
Tolls of the Fairs of Aghrim co Galway.
Executors - sons Samuel Handy of Coolilough, John Handy of Brackagh-rea & Jonathan Handy of Templem'Tire. Probate to John, saving rights of Sam & Jonathan.
     A Jonathan Handy, Temple Maccatire, co. Westmeath, was party to an indenture with the Bishop of Meath dated 18 July 1743.
     A resident of Templemacateer, County Westmeath, Ireland, the son of a lieutenant in Oliver Cromwell's army, elder brother of Samuel Handy, and a member of the Methodist society at Templemacateer. John Wesley preached in Jonathan Handy's house on Friday evening, 2 April 1748. At a meeting at Tyrrellspass (also County Westmeath) three days later (5 April), John Wesley indicated that Handy, "greatly sorrowing before, was now enabled to rejoice in God. . ." Charles Wesley preached at Jonathan Handy's house at Templemacateer on 9 February 1748.
. 5, April 1748. Our room was filled at five. After preaching I examined the Classes. I found a surprising openness among them. When I asked one in particular, "How he had lived in time past? " he spread abroad his hands, and said, with many tears, "hear I stand, a grey-headed monster of all manner of wickedness;" which I verily believe, had it been desired, he would have explained before them all. Much in the same manner spoke one who came from Connaught, but with huge affliction and dismay: we determined to wrestle with God in her behalf, which we did for above and hour: and he heard the prayer, so that her soul was filled with joy unspeakable. Mr. Jonathan Handy, greatly sorrowing before, was also now enabled to rejoice in God....
     Jonathan Handy made a will dated 6 February 1759 in Brown St, Dublin. He described himself as Jonathan Handy of Brown Street in Dublin, gent and gives to his wife Hannah Handy for life the lease of Templem'Tire and lands Ballinakill & Killeenesallasan. He also mentions his daughter Jean Oakes & son Samuel Handy. He bequeaths Ballynakill to his son Samuel Handy & his issue. If they fail then to brother John Handy etc., if they fail then to brother Samuel Handy etc., if they fail then to sister Anne Fouace. His executors were to be his wife and daughter.
     Jonathan died before 14 August 1759 in Dublin, Ireland.
     His will was proved on 14 August 1759 in the Prerogative Court of Armagh. Jonathan Handy, gent, of John St, Dublin. The Genealogical Office pedigree, states Jonathan Handy of Brown/Brain St, Dublin, gent.
Rev Richard Fleming Handy in 1859 states that his grandfather Samuel had a brother Jonathan Esq. of Bracca Castle who died without issue and left Samuel his fortune.
Probate was granted to the executors named in his will.
     Jonathan Handy was mentioned in the will of John Handy dated 29 November 1763. He was described as his brother.

     The progenitor of this family came over to Ireland as a Lieutenant in Cromwell's army. He did not obtain a grant of arms. The estate of Bracca Castle and other property was purchased by some of the family. Lt. Handy married and left a son, who married Joan Low, by whom he had issue three sons, the youngest being Samuel. This account conflicts with the pedigree at the Friends Library. They settled in co. Wexford
IWK Handy states that the progenitor of the Irish family accompanied Cromwell to Ireland, as an officer in the Dragoons in the Army. Jonathan had no surviving issue as he left his estates to his brother Samuel?. Jonathan Handy was born circa 1645. He was the son of Lt? Jonathan Handy.
     Administration of the estate of Lt? Jonathan Handy was granted to Jonathan Handy, on 6 January 1689 in the Prerogative Court of Armagh Jonathan Handy, Kilbeg, co. Westmeath, Esquire, to Jonathan Handy the son.

     Lt? Jonathan Handy was born before 21 September 1623 in Evesham, Worcestershire. He was the son of Thomas Handy (of Evesham).      
Lt? Jonathan Handy paid the poll tax at Multifernan townland in 1659 in Multifarnan. Jonathan Handy, George Madocks, Zephania Smith, George Harrison and Mathew Allen, gents were the tituladoes with 10 English (presumably them and their wives) and 71 Irish.      
Lt? Jonathan Handy paid 2/- hearth money in 1665 in Rahugh, Moycashel, Westmeath.
     Jonathan died before 6 January 1689 in Kilbeg, Ardnurcher or Horseleap, Westmeath, Ireland. Jonathan Handy of Kilbeg, co. Westmeath, Esq..
     The administration of his estate was granted to Jonathan Handy on 6 January 1689 in the Prerogative Court of Armagh. Jonathan Handy, Kilbeg, co. Westmeath, Esquire, to Jonathan Handy the son.

     His birth was registered in the quarter ending in September 1889 in Tullamore RD, Ireland. Joseph Handy 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 in Raheen, Clara, Offaly. Joseph was a blacksmith. Was a tainter with cloth looms.
     Joseph Handy married Bridget? Bracken circa 1932. He was 48 at his marriage which suggests an earlier birthdate.

     Joseph Handy was born before 30 September 1878 in Rathdown RD, Dublin & Wicklow. He was the son of William Handy and Mary Hopkins.

     He is not mentioned in Laurel's e-mail.. Joseph Handy was born after 1868. He was the son of Samuel Wesley Handy and Amelie Vautrin.

     Joseph Handy was born circa 1858? In America. 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 in 11 Milnes E Wynd, Liff & Benvie, Angus. Joseph Handy was the informant at the death of Thomas Handy, on 12 October 1874.

     Joseph Handy was born on 20 May 1873 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He was the son of John Handy and Mary Brien. Joseph, John, Mary and James were listed as the children of John Handy in the 1881 census in 123 Blackscroft, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.
     Joseph Handy served in the military in the Royal Garrison Artillery - Forfar & Kincardine militia for 6 years between 1890 and 1908. His wife Jane lived in Aberdeen.

     Joseph Handy was born circa March 1880 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He was the son of Peter Handy and Helen Smith. Alexina, John and Joseph were listed as the children of Peter Handy in the 1881 census in 36 Walton Street, Liff & Benvie, Angus, Scotland.
     Joseph Handy served in the military Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 42nd & 73rd Foot in June 1902. He was born in Dundee and his next of kin was his mother Mrs Ellen Smith or Handy of Lochee Rd, Dundee. He claimed to be aged 19 years and 9 months on enlistment, a mill worker residing in Blairgowrie, Perth.

     Joseph Handy was born in 1880 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He was the son of Thomas Handy and Catherine Unknown (Handy).

     Joseph Handy was born on 26 November 1875 in Cartron West, Kilbride, Offaly, Ireland. He was the son of Martin Handy and Mary Harmey.

     Joseph Handy was born before March 1835 in Ireland. He was the son of John Handy and Ann Kenny.
     Joseph Handy appeared on the 1841 census in the household of John Handy and Ann Kenny in Blackness Rd, Dundee, Angus. Catherine, William, Joseph, James and Thomas were listed as the children of John Handy in the 1851 census in Horse Water Wynd, Dundee.

     Joseph Handy was born in 1920 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He was the son of Joseph Michael Handy and Catherine Warden.
     Joseph died in 1988 in Dundee, Angus.

     Joseph Handy was the son of William Dawson Handy.

     Joseph Handy was born circa 1847 in Ireland.
     Joseph Handy appeared on the 1901 census in 75 Kent Rd, Glasgow, Lanarkshiire, Scotland. Joseph Handy 54, dock worker, born Ireland, his wife Cath Handy 54, born Ireland, Nath Handy 20, police constable, Helen Handy 18, housekeeper, Cath Handy 16, fancy glass worker, all born in Glasgow.

     Joseph Michael Handy was born in 1897 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was the son of Patrick Francis Handy and Mary Collins. Bernard, Thomas, William, Patrick, Unity and Joseph were listed as Patrick Francis Handy's children in the 1901 census in 6 Bridgeton, Kinghorn, Fife.
     Joseph Michael Handy married Catherine Warden.
     Joseph Handy is the father or grandfather of Handys and their families alive today in Dundee.

     Joseph Patrick Handy was born on 29 March 1874 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He was the son of James Handy and Ann Donohue.

     Josias Handy was born before 8 May 1640 in Evesham, Worcestershire. He was the son of Thomas Handy (of Evesham).

     Julia Handy (McGill) was born in 1886 in Tullamore RD, Offaly & Westmeath, Ireland. She married Dick McGill.. 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 in Raheen, Clara, Offaly.

     Julius Handy was born circa 1845 in Ontario, Canada.
     Julius Handy was listed in the 1871 census He was aged 26, an Irish Protestant farmer born Ontario in 1871 in Howard, Bothwell District, Ontario, Canada.

     Kathleen M Handy was born circa 1880 in Offaly. She was the daughter of James? Handy. Kathleen M Handy was listed as James Handy's sister in the 1901 census in West Cartron, Silverbrook, Tullamore, Offaly. Kathleen M Handy was listed as James Handy's sister in the 1911 census in West Cartron, Tullamore, Silverbrook, Kilbride, Offaly.

      Kathleen Orme Handy was also known as Kathleen Victoria Orme in records. Her birth was registered in the quarter ending in June 1887 in Edenderry, Monasterosis, Offaly, Ireland. She was the daughter of Orme William Handy and Kathleen Davenport Purdon.
     Kathleen Orme Handy and Florence Mary Richardson Handy appeared on the 1901 census in Lillington, Warwickshire. Florence Handy 18, Kathleen Handy 14, students, born Kinnegad, co. Meath.

     Killina Handy was the son of Stray Handy.

      Kingston Franklin Handy was also known as Franklin Kingstone Handy in records. He was born on 21 April 1910 IIFranklin Kingstone Handy, son of Alexander Kingstone Handy & Grace Polson, of 36 Clenton Place, New Rochelle, New York - a declaration that "I have searched the records which show the birth of a male child to Mrs K Handy on April 21st 1910 in this hospital" dated 15 Feb 1928 in Grace Hospital, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Alexander Kingston Handy and Florence Grace Polson.

     Lawrence Handy was born circa 1838 in Offaly, Ireland.
     Lawrence Handy appeared on the 1861 census in Elders Fues Coxs Proy, Liff & Benvie, Angus. Lawrence Handy, 23, born Kings Co., Ireland, out door labourer, was a boarder.

     Rev Leslie Alexander Handy was born in 1854 in Goresbridge?, Kilkenny, Ireland. He was the son of Matthew Fleming Handy and Isabella Sarah Gamble.
     Leslie was educated in 1867 in Rathmines, Dublin.
     Leslie matriculated at Trinity College, Dublin, graduated 1876. His earlier education was at Rathmines School, Dublin. He gained a MA in 1879. Leslie was a clergyman in 1877. He was made a deacon in 1877, priest in 1878 (Killaloe), curate Roscrea 1877-8, Chaplain SPG Meran (Tyrol) 1880-81, curate St John Bethnal Green, London 1881-3, curate St George 1883-96, Stearne Lecturer St Werburgh 1895-7, Rector of Skryne and Tara (Meath) 1896-1928.1918. Retired. Diocesan Registrar of Meath 1925-28.
     Rev Leslie Alexander Handy lived at Roscrea, Offaly & Tipperary, 1879.
     Rev Leslie Alexander Handy lived at 22 Middle Gardiner St, Mountjoy Sq, Dublin, 1885. Orme William Handy and Rev Leslie Alexander Handy was an executor of Nicholas Middleton Handy's estate on 19 April 1886 in Dublin, Ireland.
     Rev Leslie Alexander Handy married Frances Elizabeth Scott on 18 February 1897 in St George, Dublin North, Ireland. Revd eslie Alexander Handy of full age, bachelor, Clerk in Holy Orders, of 7 Temple St, sonf o M Feming Handy, gentleman, to, Frances Elizabeth Scott, of full age, spinster, of 60 MountJoy Square, daugher Rev Thoms Lucas Scott, Clerk in Holy orders, married after banns. Rev Leslie Alexander Handy was an executor of Rev Leslie Alexander Handy's estate on 10 February 1898 in Dublin. Leslie was a Church of Ireland minister at Skyrne, Tara, Meath, Ireland, from 1898.
     Leslie died on 21 August 1933 in Skyrne, MEA, IRL. He was buried in Skyrne.

     Lettice Handy was born before 1779. She was the daughter of Samuel Handy and Lucy Wallen.
     Lettice Handy was mentioned in the will of Samuel Handy dated 1 July 1779. She was described as his daughter.

     Lillian Handy was born in 1887 in Birkenhead, Tranmere SD, Wirral RD, Cheshire. She was the daughter of John Alexander Handy and Emma Mary Carnie.
     Lillian died in 1941?.