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The Richard Roney Family of Douglas
Richard Roney 1836-1916
From the Census returns between 1851 and 1901 It is unclear when and where Richard Roney was born. There are discrepancies between them. Ireland is shown more often than Douglas and the census return for 1891 is fairly specific so it is likely to be Killough Ireland.
1851 b: Abt 1837 Ireland
1861 b: Abt 1836 Ireland
1871 b: Abt 1841 Ireland
1881 b: Abt 1836 Douglas
1891 b: Abt 1836 Ireland Killough
1901 b: Abt 1831 Douglas
Killough, Cill Locha, in Irish, is a small village in Co Down, Northern Ireland, 5 miles south east of Downpatrick. It is notable for its sycamore-lined main street. The tower of an old windmill can be seen in the south of the village.
Little is known about the early years of Killough village but it is certain that by the 17th century it did have a pier and a regular market. It’s true development began between 1720 and 1740 when Judge Michael Ward set about expansion, developing local agriculture and industry, and to establish it as his estate village and port. It subsequently became one of the most important ports in Co Down.
Killough was used as an independent Irish Sea access to their adjacent estates. In the 1820s substantial further piers and wharves were built, and until the 1850s the harbour carried on a considerable trade, mostly grain exports and coal imports. As we will see the Roney family are linked to the coal industry.
In the 1851and 1861 census Richard is found living with his mother Mary. Richards farther is not shown and she is as widow so Richards farther died before 1851. Richards occupation in 1851 is unreadable. In 1861 his occupation is as a sailor so this is really the same as being classified as a mariner. The Census returns show that Richard was a Mariner/Sailor except the return of 1891 where he is shown as a Quay porter. His occupation his whole life seems to have been working with ships. The ship that Richards son (Hugh) was serving on was SS Sarah Blanch on which he met his demise, was a collier (coal carrier). In 1891 Richard is shown as a quay porter also. it may be that he was, at this time taking the coal off the ships and loading them on the quay.
Richard Married Susannah McAdam in Braddan on the 15th September 1861 the IGI shows:
IGI: Marriages: Spouse: SUSANH. MC ADAM Marriage: 15 SEP 1861 Braddan, Isle of Man
Richard Roney and Susannah McAdam had the following children:
Eliza b: Abt 1863 1871/1881 census
Mary b: Abt 1865 1871/1881 census
William b: Abt 1867 1871/1881/1891 census
Susan b: Abt 1869 1871 census
John b: Abt 1870 1881/1891 census
James b: Abt 1876 1881/1891/1901 census
Daniel b: Abt 1879 1881/1891 census
Richard b: Abt 1874 1881/1891 census
Hugh b: Abt 1882 1891/1901 census
The Isle of Man Burial Register has an entry for a Richard Roney buried in Braddan aged 78 on the 6th November 1916: RONEY, Richard 78 Bra 6 Nov 1916. The age at the time of this Richards death would suggest that he was born in 1836 which supports the two dates of birth from the 1881 and 1891 census. The monumental inscription for this grave states: (Braddan New Burial Ground Section One Block 4 #2489)
In loving memory of Hugh Joseph (Hughie) youngest son of Richard and Susan Roney who was accidentally killed on board the S.S. Sarah Blanche June 5th 1901 in his 19th year
also Susan beloved wife or Richard Roney and mother of the above who died February 23rd 1906 aged 68 years also Richard Roney died Nov 3rd 1916 aged 78 years.
Eliza Jane Roney 1863-
Eliza was born in 1863. She was christened at Saint Barnabas in Douglas on the 15th of March 1863 The IGI shows: ELIZA JANE RONEY Female Christening: 15 MAR 1863 Saint Barnabas, Douglas, Isle Of Man, England Parents: Father: RICHARD RONEY Family Mother:SUSAN. She is found living with the family in the 1871 and 1881 census returns after this she is no longer with the household.
Mary Roney 1864-
The census returns for 1851 and 1861 show Mary living with the household in the 1871 and 1881 census records there is also a Mary, however the age would indicate that there where two Marys
Mary was christened in Douglas in 1864 the IGI shows: 30 OCT 1864 Saint Barnabas, Douglas
Father: RICHARD RONEY Mother: SUSANE
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William Roney 1867-
William Roney was christened 20 OCT 1867 Saint Barnabas, Douglas the IGI shows:
20 OCT 1867 Saint Barnabas, Douglas, Isle Of Man Farther RICHARD RONEY Mother SUSAN. He is found living with parents in the 1871,1881 and 1891 census returns
Susan Roney 1869- 1871
Susan is found living with the 1871 census she is shown to be born about 1869, after this date she does not appear with the family again. For the 1881 census for the Isle of Man there is only one Susan shown and this is Susan Roney Nee McAdam the mother. From this we can be sure that Susan died as an infant. There is an entry in the Isale of Man burial register: RONEY, Susan 2y 6m Bra 24 Jul 1871. This looks to be Susan.
John Roney 1870-
The 1881 and 1891 census records show that John was born about 1870.
The WW1 roll of honour shows a John Roney: Roney, Rifleman John, Rifle Brigade; died of wounds on April 8th, 1918. — 2 Chapel Lane, Douglas. Assuming this our John then he would have died at about the age of 48.
Daniel Richard Roney 1878-
Daniel appears in the census of 1881 and 1891 from these records his birth date is shown at about 1878. The Isle of Man register of birth shows: RONEY, Daniel 19 Nov 1878 Dou RONEY, Richard MC ADAM, Susan.
In 1881 and 1891 he is shown as a scholar. There is a record from the crew list 1863-1913 for the British Isles: Daniel Age 23 Birth Place Douglas Capacity AB Vessel Sarah Blanche List starts 1/7/1902 Previous Ship Sarah Blanche Previous Ship Year 1900.
From this we know that Daniel was working on the Sarah Blanche as well as his brother Hugh.
Daniel married Mary Ann Brew on the 7th October 1900 The Isle of Man marriage register: RONEY, Daniel 7 Oct 1900 D dsm 76 BREW, Mary Ann.
Richard Roney 1874-
In the 1881 and 1891 Richard is shown to be born about 1874. Richard was christened on the 12th of December 1873. The IGI shows: 12 DEC 1873 Saint Barnabas, Douglas, Isle Of Man. Farther RICHARD RONEY Mother SUSANAH
James Roney 1876-
James is found in the census returns for 1881, 1891 and 1901 living with parents form these returns he was born about 1876.
Hugh Roney 1882-
In the 1881 and the 1901 census returns Hugh was born about 1882
In the census returns for 1891 and 1901 there is shown a William Cromwell as Richard snrs Grandson.The dates of birth given show that her was born about 1887. With this it is clear that The birth register between 1821-1900 the following Cromwells are shown:
CROMWELL, John William 8 Sep 1884 Dou CROMBIL, William RONEY, Minnie
CROMWELL, Frances Alic 4 Jul 1880 Dou CROMWELL, James KEWIN, Margaret
CROMWELL, Frances 8 Jul 1895 Dou CROMWELL, Robert MC NAMARA, Mary
CROMWELL, Richard 21 May 1886 Dou CROMWELL, William RONEY, Minnie
CROMWELL, Thomas Edwin 22 Sep 1885 Dou CROMWELL, Thomas Edward SAYLE, Christina
CROMWELL, William Robe 25 Sep 1887 Dou CROMWELL, William RONEY, Minnie
From this it is clear that William Cromwell is William Robert Cromwell Son of Minnie Roney and William Cromwell . Minnie must Be one of the Mary Roneys shown in the Censuses. She is no longer Why is william living there without Mary? And Which Mary was Minnie?