I am wondering if someone could help me wih interpreting a Valuation Book record and putting it into context of the history of the area in 1843.
The record is on the Ireland Valuation Book 1843 Scarawalsh
Robert Sly, no 40 Duffrey St.
I cannot decide what it is that Robert hires out and need help in understanding the observation at the far right of the page.
I understand that Duffrey St is now Cathedral St and it seems strange if he "keeps cows for hire" in a town.
with thanks
Margaret
Margvk
Thursday 24th Sep 2020, 05:19AMMessage Board Replies
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Margaret,
I think it says “Keeps cars for hire.” eg jaunting cars. As an example see: https://killarneyjauntingcars.com
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Thursday 24th Sep 2020, 04:14PM -
Thank you so much Elwyn. I had no idea of such carts and can now look further. Do you have any thoughts about the comments in the observation column?
Margaret
Margvk
Friday 25th Sep 2020, 11:49PM -
Margaret,
The observations say: “Holds from Mr Sparrow a very small garden. Sly lets the loft of the stable to poor people.”
So evidently Mr Sly was a decent man who didn’t mind the odd beggar sleeping in his stable loft.
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Saturday 26th Sep 2020, 11:12AM -
Your information has been very helpfull and much appreciated.
Regards
Margaret
Margvk
Tuesday 29th Sep 2020, 09:31PM