Hi, I am looking for any information I can get concerning the Baylor family from the Fermoy area during the 1700 to 1800’s. Specifically that of Peter Baylor (1768 -1838) who was involved with the Woodside Nursery near Corrin Hill. My 2nd great grandfather, William Baylor who died in Limerick (1855) was a son of Peter. I am particularly interested in any records form the Castlehyde Cemetery. I have found some burial records from Castlehyde and I believe that there are much more that would be helpful in tracing the Baylor family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Glenn McKenna
Friday 29th Mar 2024, 04:07PMMessage Board Replies
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Glenn,
I am involved in a project on Castlehyde and have transcribed all the headstones, and I also have a few records from the late 1700s early 1800s. I am currently away and will check the data when I get home. I do know that there are lots of Baylor families remembered in the cemetery, and there are lots of Baylors in Fermoy. I will get back to you next week.
Best wishes, Kieran
Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Thanks for the responce. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Glenn McKenna
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Glenn,
The following are the transcriptions from Baylor headstones in Castlehyde:
Sacred to the memory of Peter Baylor who fell asleep in
Jesus April 26th. 1891. The memory of the Just is Blessed.
Proverbs X Chapter 7 Verse.
And of Mary Jane Sarah, his wife who departed this life
January 22nd1901. "Until the day break and the shadows
flee away". Canticle 2-17.
(Side) And their beloved daughter, Gertrude S. Baylor,
who passed away Feb. 4th. 1944. At Rest.
(Side) Also their beloved youngest son, George Wm. C.
Baylor, who passed away Dec. 31st. 1931. Thy Will Be Done.
Erected by his sorrowing wife and family. In memory of Richard Bird, died 3rd. May 1912, aged
44 years. His wife Mary, died 14th. Sept. 1944. Their daughter, Gertrude, died 16th. Nov. 1912.
Also her grand son Robert C. Baylor, died 5th. March 1964, aged 45 years. Mary Elizabeth Rodgers, born 12-3-1910, died 24-4-1985. "By Grace ye are saved through Faith. E.P. - 2 - 8-
Erected to the memory of Robert Baylor, late of Rathealy,
who died April 11th. 1849, aged 77 years.
Arthur Baylor Esq., Derryvillane, died December
14th. 1888, aged 80 years. Also Elizabeth Baylor,
died October 4th. 1933.
Sacred to the memory of Margaret Jane, dearly loved wife
of William F. Baylor, Ballyvergan, Youghal, died 19th.
May 1924.
Thy will be Done.
Elizabeth M. Baylor, of Derryvillane, died 4th. Oct.
1933.
Beneath are interred the remains of Johanna wife of Mr John Baylor of East Grange. She departed this life on the 17 Nov 1831 aged 50 years. Elizabeth Baylor died on the 1 of April 1835 aged one year. At the north side of this tomb lies the remains of said William Baylor of Grange who died July 9 1841 aged 64 years. And on the south side of this tomb lies the remains of Arthur Baylor son of John Baylor who died September 22 1839 aged 9 years.
Here lieth the body of John Baylor, who departed
thislife the 6th. of June 1786, aged 39 years. And
of Peter Baylor, died June 8th. 1915, aged 78 years.
George William Baylor 1892 - 1970. Mabel
Baylor 1898-1992.
In loving memory of George Baylor of Duntaheen, who
died Febry. 22nd. 1872, aged 95 years. Also his
beloved wife, Mary Baylor, who died August 4th. 1889,
aged 82 years. And their daughter, Jane, died Dec.
22nd. 1918. Erected by their family.
In loving memory of my dear husband, Robert Baylor,
died Janry. 11th. 1897, aged 45 years. "Thy Will be
Done': And of Anne, his wife, died March 22nd. 1904.
Richard Kenneth Baylor R.A.F. VR, killed in action
April 4th. 1945, aged 22 years. Jessie Baylor
1917-2002.
Daly, Fermoy
Erected by Robert Baylor Junr. of Fermoy, in
memory of his three beloved children. Jane Baylor,
died April 17th. 1828, aged 7 months. Second Jane,
died July 13th. 1831, aged 6 weeks. Eliza, died
Sep. 16th. 1831, aged 2 years and 3 months.
Sacred to the memory of Robert Baylor of Fermoy,
who died Nov. 26th. 1840, aged 48 years. And his
wife, Mary Baylor, who died Oct. 6th. 1845 aged 47.
There is more on this that is difficult to read.
The only records from this time period re the headstone transcriptions. These are the Baylor transcriptions; I do have all others in Castlehyde.
There are some written records from the 1700s and a few from the early 1800s.
Births
Surname
Christian name
Year of burial
Date of burial
Father’s name
Mother’s name
Address
Baylor
Thomas
1776
May
Not given
Not given
Parish of Fermoy
Baylor
Robert
1781
Not given
John
Not given
Fermoy
Baylor
Mary
1787
Jun-17
Peter
Not given
Fermoy
Baylor
George
1789
May-03
Peter
Not given
Not given
Baylor
Arthur
1791
Apr-10
Peter
Not given
Fermoy
Baylor
John
1793
May-12
Peter
Not given
Not given
Baylor
Barbara
1795
Jun-28
Peter
Jane
Not given
Baylor
Robert
1797
Dec-31
Peter
Not given
Not given
Marriage
Year Date Groom surname Groom Christian name Comment Bride Surname Bride Christian name Comment 1786 Jun-03 Baylor Peter Fermoy Ryal Jane Grange by licence Burials
Surname Christian name Year Date Age Comment Baylor Elizabeth 1814 Not given 28 Baylor Thomas 1818 Jan-12 50 son of the late Arthur Baylor Baylor Wiliam 1818 Oct-21 Not given Son of William Baylor of Ballyarthur Baylor Mrs. William 1825 Jan-05 46 Of Ballyarthur Baylor John 1830 Mar-18 Not given Son of Peter Baylor of Corrin Baylor John 1786 Jun-07 Not given Fermoy Baylor Robert 1786 Dec-12 Not given Fermoy These should be of interest, especially the 1700 records.
Get back to me for any clarifications or with any questions.
Best wishes, Kieran
Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Kieran
Thank you very much for the information you provided on the Castlehyde Cemetery and Baylor history. I have spent several years gathering research on the Baylor family (Fermoy area) from America using the internet As anyone would eventually find out that this is a limited approach. Your information has added so much, and your help is greatly appreciated.
I am interested in exploring how one might research Church Records at the National Archives of Ireland (NAI). I will have to hire one to do the research and am looking for guidance as to reliable and available services.
I am also interested in contributing to the Castlehyde Cemetery Restoration Group. (I looked it up on the internet). Please advise as to how this is done. I am also interested in updates on how the Project is going.
Also do you have suggestions on how to contact any Baylor’s that would know of the family history. I know I’m related but am cautious and wary about me cold calling people I don’t know.
Again, I sincerely appreciate all the help.
Glenn McKenna
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Glenn,
I will get your email address from IrelandXO administration and will send you some information about the project at Castlehyde. If it is OK with you, I will add you to our email list and you will receive updates.
I will ask about any Baylor family members that are interested in family history and will get back to you on that.
As for the church records at the NLI, they can be searched online at the subscription site rootsireland.ie. The subscription is €30 per month ad you can register for 1 month. In that month, you can do as many searches as you like and print up to 2000 records. I don't get commission from the site, but it is well worth €30! The Baylor family are unusual in that the members are both RC and CofI. On the site you can just do a search of North Cork for Baylor. Don't put in any other information. You will get about 60 hits and the vast majority, if not all, are for Fermoy. This covers all religions. If you put in any other information you will be limiting your search. You will get a few hits if you do a search for Limerick. To do these searches you will see a tab towards the top 'search by county'. The births will be from 1787 to 1923. If you do the same for marriage records, you will get about 20 hits, if you only put in Baylor. The years for the marriages are 1786 to 1943. There are 2 marriage records for Limerick.
Let me know if you need any further assistance in searching.
Best wishes, Kieran
Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘