Massy (Griston)
In 1822 Charles O'Brien Massy, only son and heir of Frederick Massy of Griston House, county Limerick, married Miss Carey, only daughter and heir of Roger Carey of Kilworth, county Cork. Griston House, 67 acres and some bog acreage were advertised for sale in 1851. The property was held under a lease for ever from the Honourable Nathaniel William Massey, later Baron Clarina, to Frederick Massy. The tenant at the time of sale was Thomas McMahon. The purchasers were George Gubbins, described by the Freeman's Journal as "the head landlord" and also James Corbet.
Associated Families
Houses
| Name | Townland | Civil Parish | PLU | DED | Barony | County | Map Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griston House | Griston East | Ballingarry | Kilmallock | Griston 36 | Coshlea | Limerick |
OSI Ref: R752 233
OS Sheet: 49 Discovery map: 73 |
Archival sources
- Encumbered Estates’ Court Rentals (O’Brien), Massy, 17 July 1851, Vol 10 (30), MRGS 39/004, (microfilm copy in NUIG); National Archives of Ireland
- Encumbered Estates’ Court Rentals (O’Brien), Massy, 27 July 1852, Vol 18 (7), MRGS 39/008, (microfilm copy in NUIG); National Archives of Ireland
Contemporary printed sources
- ''GRIFFITH'S VALUATION OF IRELAND'[Primary Valuation of Tenements]', 1850-1858. : Barony of Coshlea, 20 (Griston East)
- LEET, Ambrose. ''A directory to the market towns, villages, gentlemen's seats, and other noted places in Ireland''. Dublin: Printed by B. Smith, 1814 : 212
- LEWIS, Samuel. ''A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland''. London: S. Lewis & Co., 1837: I, 113
- FITZGERALD, Rev P. & MCGREGOR, J.J. ''The history, topography and antiquities of the county and city of Limerick''. Dublin: 1826, republished Limerick: O'Brien Book Publications,1999: 386
Modern printed sources
- ''Freeman's Journal'': Incumbered Estates sale reports, 18 July 1851,p.5