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CSO/RP/OR/1831/991

Letter from [Rev] Luke Gardiner MacDonnell, magistrate, Graig, County Kilkenny, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Gosset, Under Secretary, reporting on the opposition that erupted over the burial of a child at the church of Kiltennell, County Carlow; requesting further guidance from the law officers of the crown. Enclosing affidavit of Andrew Williams of the parish of Ullard, alleging that Darby Lannon [Lennon] of Knockbodaly and others acted to prevent the burial of his child at Kiltennell; complaining that upon making their way to the burial ground, he and his relatives, were met by a mob of persons, approximately 150 in number, who violently opposed the interment; stating the reason for the fierce hostility was because his own father, James Williams, had acted to collect tithes for Rev George Alcock, the rector of that parish; complaining that having received police protection with the burial of his child, it’s remains were later disinterred and taken away to an unknown location. Also enclosing affidavit of John Williams, providing a similar account of the transaction; sworn before MacDonnell.

8 Aug 1831-16 Aug 1831

1831