Robert Molesworth, 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords1
M, #152981, b. 7 September 1656, d. 22 May 1725
Last Edited=9 Jan 2012
Robert Molesworth, 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords was born on 7 September 1656 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 He was the son of Robert Molesworth and Judith Bysse.1 He married Hon. Laetitia Coote, daughter of Richard Coote, 1st Lord Coote, Baron of Coloony and Mary St. George, on 16 August 1676. He died on 22 May 1725 at age 68.1
He was also known as 1st Viscount Molesworth.2 He was County Dublin.3 He was educated Trin College Dublin.3 He was Privy Counsellor (P.C.) (I in 1679.3 He was Williamite (when attainted by JAMES II's Irish Parl 7 May), Envoy Denmark 1689–92, Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Whig) Camelford (E Parl) 1695–98, Dublin (I Parl) 1695–99, Swords 1703–14, Lostwithiel (E Parl) 1705–06, E Retford (E and GB Parls) 170 in 1689.3 In 1702 /4 and 1715).3 He was created 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords, co. Dublin [Ireland] on 16 July 1716.1
He was also known as 1st Viscount Molesworth.2 He was County Dublin.3 He was educated Trin College Dublin.3 He was Privy Counsellor (P.C.) (I in 1679.3 He was Williamite (when attainted by JAMES II's Irish Parl 7 May), Envoy Denmark 1689–92, Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Whig) Camelford (E Parl) 1695–98, Dublin (I Parl) 1695–99, Swords 1703–14, Lostwithiel (E Parl) 1705–06, E Retford (E and GB Parls) 170 in 1689.3 In 1702 /4 and 1715).3 He was created 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords, co. Dublin [Ireland] on 16 July 1716.1
Children of Robert Molesworth, 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords and Hon. Laetitia Coote
- Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth of Swords+1 d. 12 Oct 1758
- Major Edward Molesworth+4 d. 29 Nov 1768
- Captain William Molesworth+3
- Hon. Bysshe Molesworth+5 d. 1779
- John Molesworth, 2nd Viscount Molesworth of Swords+3 d. 17 Feb 1725
- Hamilton Walter Molesworth6 d. 1773
- Coote Molesworth6 d. 29 Nov 1782
- Mary Molesworth6
- Mary Molesworth6
- Charlotte Amelia Molesworth6
- Letitia Molesworth6
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IX, page 31. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2731. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 2, page 2718.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 2, page 2720.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Archdale, page 31. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Hon. Laetitia Coote1
F, #152982, d. 17 March 1729/30
Last Edited=2 Jan 2012
Hon. Laetitia Coote was the daughter of Richard Coote, 1st Lord Coote, Baron of Coloony and Mary St. George.2 She married Robert Molesworth, 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords, son of Robert Molesworth and Judith Bysse, on 16 August 1676. She died on 17 March 1729/30 at Brackanstown, County Dublin, Ireland.1
From 16 August 1676, her married name became Molesworth.1
From 16 August 1676, her married name became Molesworth.1
Children of Hon. Laetitia Coote and Robert Molesworth, 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords
- Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth of Swords+1 d. 12 Oct 1758
- Major Edward Molesworth+3 d. 29 Nov 1768
- Captain William Molesworth+4
- Hon. Bysshe Molesworth+4 d. 1779
- John Molesworth, 2nd Viscount Molesworth of Swords+5 d. 17 Feb 1725
- Hamilton Walter Molesworth4 d. 1773
- Coote Molesworth4 d. 29 Nov 1782
- Mary Molesworth4
- Charlotte Amelia Molesworth4
- Letitia Molesworth4
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IX, page 31. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume IX, page 32.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2720. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 2, page 2718.
Robert Molesworth1
M, #152983, d. 3 September 1656
Last Edited=29 Sep 2011
Robert Molesworth was the son of William Molesworth and Mary Palmes.2 He married Judith Bysse, daughter of John Bysse.3 He died on 3 September 1656.3
Also a Dublin merchant.3 He was Officer in Civil War in Ireland, where he later subscribed £1,500 (some £54,000 in late-1990s terms) for 2,500 acres in the (territorial) Baronies of Moghergallin and Lune, County Meath.3
Also a Dublin merchant.3 He was Officer in Civil War in Ireland, where he later subscribed £1,500 (some £54,000 in late-1990s terms) for 2,500 acres in the (territorial) Baronies of Moghergallin and Lune, County Meath.3
Child of Robert Molesworth and Judith Bysse
- Robert Molesworth, 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords+1 b. 7 Sep 1656, d. 22 May 1725
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IX, page 31. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003). Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 2, page 2718.
Judith Bysse1
F, #152984
Last Edited=29 Sep 2011
Judith Bysse is the daughter of John Bysse.1 She married Robert Molesworth, son of William Molesworth and Mary Palmes.2
Lord Ch Baron Exchequer Ireland.2 She was County Louth).2 Her married name became Molesworth. She lived Beaulieu.2
Lord Ch Baron Exchequer Ireland.2 She was County Louth).2 Her married name became Molesworth. She lived Beaulieu.2
Child of Judith Bysse and Robert Molesworth
- Robert Molesworth, 1st Viscount Molesworth of Swords+1 b. 7 Sep 1656, d. 22 May 1725
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IX, page 31. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2718. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
John Bysse1
M, #152985
Last Edited=10 Aug 2005
Child of John Bysse
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IX, page 31. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
Colonel Hugh Massy1
M, #152986, b. 1685
Last Edited=31 May 2009
Colonel Hugh Massy was born in 1685.2 He is the son of Hugh Massy and Amy Benson.3 He married Elizabeth Evans, daughter of Rt. Hon. George Evans and Mary Eyre.3
He lived at Duntrileague, County Limerick, Ireland.4
He lived at Duntrileague, County Limerick, Ireland.4
Child of Colonel Hugh Massy
Children of Colonel Hugh Massy and Elizabeth Evans
- Reverend George Massy3 d. Mar 1782
- John Massy3
- Reverend Godfrey Massy+3
- William Massy3 d. 1777
- Amy Massy+2
- Hugh Massy, 1st Baron Massy of Duntrileague+1 b. 1700, d. 30 Jan 1788
- General Eyre Massey, 1st Baron Clarina of Elm Park+4 b. 24 May 1719, d. 17 May 1804
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume VIII, page 549. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S1916] Tim Boyle, "re: Boyle Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 September 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Boyle Family."
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2639. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume III, page 273.
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume V, page 404. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
Elizabeth Evans1
F, #152987
Last Edited=15 Apr 2008
Elizabeth Evans was the daughter of Rt. Hon. George Evans and Mary Eyre.1 She married Colonel Hugh Massy, son of Hugh Massy and Amy Benson.2
Her married name became Massy.1
Her married name became Massy.1
Children of Elizabeth Evans and Colonel Hugh Massy
- Reverend George Massy2 d. Mar 1782
- John Massy2
- Reverend Godfrey Massy+2
- William Massy2 d. 1777
- Amy Massy+3
- Hugh Massy, 1st Baron Massy of Duntrileague+1 b. 1700, d. 30 Jan 1788
- General Eyre Massey, 1st Baron Clarina of Elm Park+4 b. 24 May 1719, d. 17 May 1804
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume VIII, page 549. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2639. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S1916] Tim Boyle, "re: Boyle Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 September 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Boyle Family."
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume III, page 273.
Simon Purdon1
M, #152988, b. 1691, d. November 1791
Last Edited=28 Apr 2011
Simon Purdon was baptised in 1691.2 He was the son of Simon Purdon and Helena Synge.2 He married Elizabeth Purdon, daughter of George Purdon.3 He died in November 1791, without issue.2
He lived at Tinerana, County Clare, Ireland.3
He lived at Tinerana, County Clare, Ireland.3
Child of Simon Purdon and Elizabeth Purdon
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2639. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), page 975. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Burke's Irish Family Records, Bevan, page 107.
Mary Dawson1
F, #152989
Last Edited=4 Nov 2007
Mary Dawson is the daughter of Colonel James Dawson.1 She married Hugh Massy, 1st Baron Massy of Duntrileague, son of Colonel Hugh Massy and Elizabeth Evans, before 1733.2
From before 1733, her married name became Massy.3
From before 1733, her married name became Massy.3
Children of Mary Dawson and Hugh Massy, 1st Baron Massy of Duntrileague
- Hon. John Massy4
- Hon. Elizabeth Massy+4 b. 1728, d. 12 Mar 1825
- Hugh Massy, 2nd Baron Massy of Duntrileague+2 b. 14 Apr 1733, d. 10 May 1790
- Hon. James Massy-Dawson+1 b. Oct 1736, d. Dec 1790
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume VIII, page 549. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2639. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S1916] Tim Boyle, "re: Boyle Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 September 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Boyle Family."
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Colonel James Dawson1
M, #152990
Last Edited=8 Apr 2008
Children of Colonel James Dawson
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume VIII, page 549. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), Blennerhassett, page 137. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.




