| ID | 18597 |
|---|---|
| Collection | The Glin Papers |
| Collection Description | The Knights of Glin are a Geraldine family whose title can be traced back to Sir John FitzJohn or Seán Mór na Sursainge who lived ca. 1260, and whose grandfather, Maurice FitzThomas had been granted the barony of Shanid, near Glin. The Glin Papers, unfortunately, do not reflect the long history of the family, as many of the older documents were allegedly burnt in a tantrum by the apt nick-named ‘Cracked Knight’ or John Fraunceis Eyre FitzGerald, 25th Knight of Glin. They date from 1800 onwards. [University of Limerick Special Collections and Archives] |
| Collection Web Address | https://specialcollections.ul.ie/projects/glin-collection/ |
| Reference | P/1 (Section B) |
| Description | Section B: John Fraunceis FitzGerald (1791-1854), 24th Knight of Glin (1803-1854) I. Marriage to Bridgetta Eyre (1812) III. Mortgages and assignments of charges on the Glin Estate (1834-1853) IV. Marriage of younger daughter, Geraldine Anne FitzGerald to Gerald Blennerhassett (1840) V. Apppointments to younger children VI. William Massey Blennerhassett, son-in-law (married to Margaretta Sophia) |
| Access | By prior appointment, some material restricted |
| Date | 1791-1854 |
| Century | 19th |
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| Note | University of Limerick Special Collections and Archives provide a catalogue for researchers: |
| Repository Name | University of Limerick Special Collections and Archives |
| Address | Glucksman Library University of Limerick Limerick City |
| Eircode | V94 T9PX |
| Telephone | (061) 213-158 |
| Email Address | specoll@ul.ie |
| Repository Web Address | https://www.ul.ie/library/explore-collections/special-collections |
| latitude | 52.67333 |
| longitude | -8.57350 |