Smyth (Headborough)
The Smyths were established in conty Waterford since Elizabethan times. This branch was descended from William, third son of Sir Percy Smyth of Ballynatray, who fought in the rebellion of 1641. Mrs. Catherine Smyth was among the principal lessors in the parish of Kilwatermoy, barony of Coshmore and Coshbride, county Waterford, in 1851. Pierce [Percy] Smyth of Headborough held townlands in the parish of Kinsalebeg, barony of Decies-within-Drum, at the same time. An estate of almost 2,000 acres belonging to Percy Smyth in county Waterford was advertised for sale in June 1867 with the advowson to the living of Rathcormack, Diocese of Cloyne, county Cork. Percy Smyth of Headborough is recorded as the owner of over 3000 acres in county Waterford in the 1870s.
Associated Families
Houses
| Name | Townland | Civil Parish | PLU | DED | Barony | County | Map Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headborough | Headborough | Kilwatermoy | Lismore | Kilwatermoy East 67 | Coshmore & Coshbride | Waterford |
OSI Ref: X076915
OS Sheet: 29 Discovery map: 81 |
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| Monatray | Monatray West | Kinsalebeg | Youghal | Kinsalebeg 101 | Decies-within-Drum | Waterford |
OSI Ref: X116775
OS Sheet: 40 Discovery map: 81 |
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| Newtown House (Kinsalebeg) | Newtown | Kinsalebeg | Youghal | Kinsalebeg 101 | Decies-within-Drum | Waterford |
OSI Ref: X121786
OS Sheet: 37 Discovery map: 82 |
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| Mayfield (Kinsalebeg) | Prospecthall | Kinsalebeg | Youghal | Kinsalebeg 101 | Decies-within-Drum | Waterford |
OSI Ref: X117781
OS Sheet: 40 Discovery map: 82 |
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| Prospect Villa (Kinsalebeg) | Prospecthall | Kinsalebeg | Youghal | Kinsalebeg 101 | Decies-within-Drum | Waterford |
OSI Ref: X116781
OS Sheet: 40 Discovery map: 82 |
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| Woodbine Hill | Prospecthill | Kinsalebeg | Youghal | Kinsalebeg 101 | Decies-within-Drum | Waterford |
OSI Ref: X128782
OS Sheet: 40 Discovery map: 82 |
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| Snugborough | Snugborough | Kilwatermoy | Lismore | Kilwatermoy East 67 | Coshmore & Coshbride | Waterford |
OSI Ref: X064924
OS Sheet: 29 Discovery map: 81 |
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Archival sources
- Landed Estates’ Court Rentals (O’Brien), Smyth, 25 June 1867, Vol 86 (8), MRGS 39/042, (microfilm copy in NUIG); National Archives of Ireland
- Copy of royal licence to Catherine, widow of the Rev. Percy Scott of Headborough, who has without licence assumed the name Smyth that she and her issue will continue to use the name Smyth, Dec. 3, 1862. Genealogical Office: Ms.152, pp.367-70 ; National Library of Ireland
- Pedigree of Smyth of Rathcogan, Camlarif, of Headborough in Co. Cork, of Ballynetra, of Bishops Island, Co. Cork, c.1600 -- c.1850.Genealogical Office: Ms.176, pp.511-6; National Library of Ireland
- Notebook with clothes expenditure accounts of Percy Smith of Headborough, Co. Waterford, 1857-58. Ms. 20,991 ; National Library of Ireland
- Copy of grant of arms to Catherine Smyth of Headborough, Co. Waterford, widow of the Rev. Percy Scott Smyth and to her son, Percy Smyth of Headborough and Monatrea, his continuing under Royal Licence to use the name and arms of Smyth, Dec. 23, 1862. Genealogical Office: Ms.108, pp.444-5 ; National Library of Ireland
- Pedigree of Smyth of Yorkshire and of Rathcogan, Bridgefield, Headborough, Rathcoursey and Bishop's Island all in Co. Cork and of Ballynatra, Co. Waterford, c.1575 -- c.1850. Genealogical Office: Ms.93, pp.136-9 ; National Library of Ireland
- Irish Tourist Association Survey files: barony of Coshmore & Coshbride. ; Waterford County Library
Contemporary printed sources
- ''GRIFFITH'S VALUATION OF IRELAND'[Primary Valuation of Tenements]', 1850-1858. : Coshmore & Coshbride Barony: 13 (Headborough)
- PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS. ''Return of owners of land of one acre and upwards, in the several counties .... in Ireland''. HC 1876, LXXX: 185
- LEWIS, Samuel. ''A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland''. London: S. Lewis & Co., 1837: Vol.II, 219 (Kilwatermoy Parish)
- HUSSEY DE BURGH, U. H. ''The Landowners of Ireland. An alphabetical list of the owners of estates of 500 acres or £500 valuation and upwards in Ireland''. Dublin: Hodges, Foster and Figgis, 1878. [available online at www.askaboutireland.ie] : 419
- PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS. ''Return of Untenanted Lands in Rural Districts, Distinguishing Demesnes on Which There is a Mansion...'', HC 1906, c, 177: 301
- ''GRIFFITH'S VALUATION OF IRELAND'[Primary Valuation of Tenements]', 1850-1858. : Barony of Decies-within-Drum: 84 (Monatray), 86 (Newtown), 87 (Prospecthall)
- WILSON, William. ''The Post-Chaise Companion or Travellers Directory Through Ireland''. The author: Dublin, 1786 : 254 (Snugborough)
Modern printed sources
- BURKE, Sir Bernard. ''A genealogical and heraldic history of the Landed Gentry of Ireland''. London: Harrison & Sons, 1904: 557-558
- SMITH, Charles. ''The ancient and present state of the county and city of Waterford''. Third edition edited by Donald Brady. Wateford : Waterford County Council, 2008. : 37 (Headborough)
- SMITH, Charles. ''The ancient and present state of the county and city of Waterford''. Third edition edited by Donald Brady. Wateford : Waterford County Council, 2008. : BRADY, Donald. Appendix III, houses mentioned by Smith. p 306.
- BENCE-JONES, Mark. ''A Guide to Irish Country Houses''. Revised ed. London: Constable, 1988. : 150 (Headborough)
- ''Irish Times'': LELAND, Mary. Estate of grace on the Blackwater. 24 October 2013