Corrections - Kavanagh Descents: Leinster Royalty
Kevin Randolph Hearst
I defintely wanted to post these corrections for anyone who might use
this as a guideline for their own genealogical research at some point
in time.
I received an email which lead me to make a couple corrections to the
first Kavanagh lineage, mainly concerning the later generations. All
is correct down to Donnell the Spaniard. Sir Morgan Kavanaugh died in
1643 and it was his son Charles, not him, who was in King James II's
army. I also got a bogus date for the birth date of Morgan's wife
somewhere along the line. Charles was in exile in France, where he
brought the royal regalia of the royal family of Leinster. Records for
the family in Barbados, such as birth certificates, were recently
discovered.
Other side notes, I did some further research which lead me to
discover that Mael-na-mbo, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 1005) married Aoife
whose father was Gilla Patraic, King of Ossory by his wife Echrad, who
was at one time also married to Brian Boru. And Faelan (d 528) was
apparently also a King of Hy-Kinsella. All the corrections are as
follows. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE CORRECTIONS OF THE LAST FEW
GENERATIONS!
Bressal "Belach", King of Leinster (d 435)
Labraid "Laidech"
Endae Cennsalach, King of Leinster, from whence Kinsella (d 444)
Crimthann Cas, King of Leinster (d 483)
married
Mell, daughter of Ernbrand, King of Deisi
Nath I, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 505)
Eoghan Caech, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 510)
Silan
Faelan, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 528)
Faelchu Taulchotat
Onchu
Aed
Rudgal (d 747)
Diarmid
Cairpre, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 874)
Cinaedh, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 933)
Cellach, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 945)
Domnall, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 974)
Diarmid, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 995)
Mael-na-mbo, King of Hy-Kinsella (d 1005)
married
Aoife, daughter of Gilla Patraic, King of Ossory and Echrad
Diarmid, High King of Ireland, King of Leinster (d 1072)
married
Deabforgail O'Brien, daughter of Donnchad O'Brien, King of Munster a
son of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland
Murchad, Co-King of Leinster (d 1070)
married
Sadhbh, daughter of Muircheartach, King of Deisi
Donnchad, King of Leinster (d 1115)
married
Orlaith O'Braenain, daughter of Gilla Michil O'Braenain
Dermot MacMorrough, King of Leinster (d 1171)
married
Mor O'Toole, daughter of Muirchertach O'Toole, King of Ui Muiredaig
Donnell "The Handsome", King of Leinster, his nickname from whence
Kavanagh (d 1175)
Donnell Oge Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1228)
Murtagh Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1282)
Morogh Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1354)
Art Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1361)
Art Oge Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1417)
Gerald Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1431)
Donnell Reagh Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1476)
Art Boy Kavanagh, King of Leinster (1447 - 1518)
Muirchertach Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1517)
Cahir "Carragh", King of Leinster (d 1541)
Donnchad Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1583)
Donnell "The Spaniard" Kavanagh, King of Leinster (d 1631), said to be
generally accepted as the last king of Leinster
married
Elinor Kavanagh, daughter of Bryan Kavanagh and Elinor Byrne
Sir Morgan Kavanaugh (d 1643), pretender to the kingship
married
Mary Eustace, daughter of Francis Eustace
Col. Charles Kavanaugh (ca 1610 - 1691), went into exile in France
where he brought the royal regalia of the Kavanagh family where it
still resides, he moved to Barbados fought in the army of King James
II, he was killed on a ship called the Breda and there were only two
survivors, one being his youngest son Morgan
married
Mary Kavanagh, daughter of Bryan Kavanagh and Elinor Blanchville
Charles Kavanaugh (1653 - probably 1691), lived in Barbados
Philemon Kavanaugh (1680 - 1744), the second son who immigrated to
Virginia in 1705 and was granted 40,000 acres of land, his older
brother Charles (1678 - 1756) also immigrated but returned to France
and then later relocated to North Carolina where he has descendants
living, as well as in Kentucky, under the name Cavanah
married ca 1711
Sarah Ann Williams, daughter of William Williams and Jael Harrison
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> Col. Charles Kavanaugh (ca 1610 - 1691), went into exile in France
> where he brought the royal regalia of the Kavanagh family where it
> still resides, he moved to Barbados fought in the army of King James
> II, he was killed on a ship called the Breda and there were only two
> survivors, one being his youngest son Morgan
Assuming that the genealogy to this point is authentic (apart from the
constant anachronistic references to kings of Leinster), Charles would seem
a little old to fight in the army of James II and then move to Barbados.
Also, where can these supposed royal regalia be found?
--
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Jeffery A. Duvall
that proves anything about the ancestry of Philemon Kavanaugh/Cavanaugh (d.
1744, prob. Orange Co., VA)? A number of years ago I did some research into
the ancestry of some of the wives/mothers of the Kavanaughs in this lineage
and, if I recollect correctly, there's a descent from either the first or
second Marquess of Dorset (providing a descent from Edward III, etc.)
somewhere along the line, but as I found it was (at least at that time)
impossible to document anything about Philemon's parents I let the matter
drop.
Thanks.
Jeff Duvall
conaught2
Since all four of my grandparents were from Ireland all topics regarding Ireland is of particular interest to me. Regarding Colonel Charles Kavenagh ( spelled with a C in the King James Army List),he is listed in both King James's 1689 Irish Army List by John D'Aton originally published in 1855 as well as Great Battles, The Boyne and Augrhim The War of the Two Kings by John Kineross. The Kineross book does not list the first name of Cavenagh, he is listed as Colonel Cavenagh. D'Alton's list was taken from a manuscript held at Trinity College, Dublin; Manuscript F.1, 14. D'Alton gives genealogical history for the various commanders of James's regiments. You probably already have this, but I will post it in case you don't.
The following is taken from D'Alton's book.
" Colonel Charles Cavenagh - Dermod Mac Murrough, who led in the English invaders, was at the time King of Leinster. Donal Cavenagh was his only son, and as such, though illegitimate, assumed a title of sovereignty in that province. His descendents, known as Cavenaghs, or Mac Murrough Cavenaghs, maintained their independence, and held the title of Kings of Leinster, with large possession in Wexford and Carlow, down to the reign of Elizabeth. On a fortress by the bank of the Barrow, between Carlow and Leighlin, they were inaugurated, attended by the O'Nolan, Chief of Forth in Carlow, as King's Marshal. In 1314, Edward the II, directed his especial missive to Maurice 'Kavanagh' Mac Murrough, for his aid against the Scots. In 1417, died the most illustrious individual of this Irish Sept, Art Mac Murrough O'Cavenagh, King of Leinster; "a man," say the Master, "who defended his province against the English and Irish from the age of 16 to that of 60; a man distinguished for h!
is hospitality, knowledge, and feats of arms; a man full of prosperity and Royalty, a founder of churches and monasteries by his bounty and contributions. he had been 42 years in the government of Leinster,when he died." Throughout these Annals, his contests with the English, in the very presence of their King, Richard II are proudly recorded; and when his son, after a long imprisonment was restored in 1428 to his people they write "Murrough, Lord of Leinster, namely Donogh, the son of Art Cavenagh who was imprisoned in England for the space of 9 years, was ransomed by his own Province, which was joyful news to the Irish."
"In the Munster wars, at the close of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, Donal O'Cavenagh, surnamed 'Spanagh' having sojourned some time in Spain,became a distinguished leader of the Irishry.
On the Roll of Attainders in 1641 appear four of the name; while at the head of these of 1691 CHARLES CAVENAGH, the above colonel, is described as of Carrickduff, County of Carlow, Esq. with Ignatius and James Cavenagh of the same place, and 19 others in the Counties of Carlow and Wexford"
The following is taken from the Kinross book: )any spelling discrepancies is attributed to the Frenchman who compile list, he had difficulty with Irish name.
"Regiment de Cavenagh
Capitaines
Ignace Cavenagh, grenadier
Cavenagh, colonel
Lacy, lieutenant-colonel
Symon Cavenagh
Eustace
Nickson
Ed. Cavenagh
Esmond
Walsh
Fitz Gerald
Warren
Nolan, Capitaine
Lieutenants
Booth et Fisher
Kinslagh
Brown
Burne
Eustace
Kinsella
Cavenagh (according to D'Aton's list he is Denis)
Ivers
Attaka
Archbold
Douygent
Enseignes
Cavenagh (according to D'Aton's book he is Edmund)
Raquet
Ja:Burne
Fitzgerald
Nickson
Weade
Vacante
Walshe
Burne
Vacante
Burne
Estat major: - Cavenagh, colonel (this is Charles)
Lacy, lieutenant colonel
Deveraude, major
Weade, ayde-major
Fisher, marechal des logis
Kinselagh, aumosnier
Magrah-chirurgien
Since Dermot Mac Murrough, King of Leinster was such a key person in Irish history and invited the Normans to aid him in Ireland I am including a description of him written by Giraldus Cambrensis (abt 1146 - 1220) -Gerard de Barri, a member of the Geraldine family was a historian and wrote Topographia Hibernica when he went to Ireland.The following excerpt is found in Strongbow's Conquest of Ireland, Editor - F. York Powell, 1888 by G.P. Putman's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press, New York and London.
"Now Dermot was a man tall of stature and stout of frame; a soldier whose heart was in the fray,and held valiant among his own nation. From often shouting his battle-cry his voice had become hoarse. A man who liked better to be feared by all than loved by any. One who would oppress his greater vassals, while he raised to high station men of lowly birth. A tyrant to his own subjects, he was hated by strangers; his hand was against every man, and every man's hand against him."
Beananchtai, (blessings in Gaeilge)
Margaret Kristich
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Subject: Corrections - Kavanagh Descents: Leinster Royalty
There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of interest in this lineage, but
I definitely wanted to post these corrections for anyone who might use
Kevin Randolph Hearst
> constant anachronistic references to kings of Leinster), Charles would seem
> a little old to fight in the army of James II and then move to Barbados.
> Also, where can these supposed royal regalia be found?
I'd like to give a big ole fashion thank you to Margaret for pointing
out some superb sources. I'm at my girlfriend's house, so my research
isn't before me, but if memory serves me correct (thanks genetics for
my near photographic memory) the children of the first Charles
Kavanaugh (ca 1610 - 1691) were in order: Charles, Eleanor, Ignatius,
James, and Morgan the youngest who survived the ship explosion. You
can take a look at Margaret's listing and find references to some of
the children.
"His descendents, known as Cavenaghs, or Mac Murrough Cavenaghs,
maintained their independence, and held the title of Kings of
Leinster, with large possession in Wexford and Carlow, down to the
reign of Elizabeth." - D'Alton, as quoted by Margaret
So forget constant anachronistic references, it's what they were known
as in Ireland and a position they held with some land to back it up.
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Kevin Randolph Hearst
> Could you provide some details on what sort of documentation you've found
> that proves anything about the ancestry of Philemon Kavanaugh/Cavanaugh (d.
> 1744, prob. Orange Co., VA)? A number of years ago I did some research into
> the ancestry of some of the wives/mothers of the Kavanaughs in this lineage
> and, if I recollect correctly, there's a descent from either the first or
> second Marquess of Dorset (providing a descent from Edward III, etc.)
> somewhere along the line, but as I found it was (at least at that time)
> impossible to document anything about Philemon's parents I let the matter
> drop.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jeff Duvall
As I just said in a post I'm not at my house, but I remember most of
what I need to. Anybody who knows anything about Philemon has heard
about his brother Charles. Recent investigation has found a birth
certificate for Charles, among other documents, in Barbados where the
family was known to have traveled. Charles, who is recorded in
Virginia, traveled back to France and then later relocated to North
Carolina, where he had a grandson named Philemon Cavanah. Seeing how
rare a name Philemon is this is further proof that the two lines were
related. It's my belief that this line is established thanks to the
recent investigation in Barbados. No birth certificate has yet been
found for Philemon, but frankly he could have been born in any number
of countries either Ireland, Barbados, France, or perhaps less likely
but plausible America. Knowing that he was a brother to Charles gives
us the information we need.
I also forgot to mention in my previous post that the Kavanagh royal
regalia was displayed in Bordeaux for a number of years.
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conaught2
Along with the following information I sent to you earlier just found another reference to your Charles Kavanagh. It solves the mystery of what happened to him after his request for dispensation.
Request for dispensation from transportation to the Province of Connaught (The phrase "To Hell or To Connaught" was coined during the Transplantation)
"Major Charles Cavanagh and his brother James, - their inoffensive demeanor to the English."
-Taken from The Cromwellian Settlement of Ireland by John P. Prendergast originally published in 1865 and reprinted by Constable and Company Ltd., London, 1996
The following information is from Hell or Connaught The Cromwellian Colonisation of Ireland 1652-1660 by Peter Beresford Ellis, The Blackstaff Press Limited, 3 Galway Park, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 OAN, Northern Ireland,1995 ISBN # 0-85640-404-7
"The administration made an agreement early in 1656 with the former Royalist Major Charles Kavanagh of County Carlow. In return for dispensing with his order to transplant he agreed to combat the Tories in Counties Carlow, Wicklow, Wexford and Kilkenny. He selected 13 fellow Irishmen for the job and made his headquarters in the old castle of Aghadagh which lay in boglands in the barony of Idrone. the lease for the castle was made out to Major Boulton, of Colonel Pretty's regiment, who was to be Kavanagh's commanding officer and also provide communication between Henry's council and Kavangh. The castle lay four miles due east of Leighlin Bridge on the River Barrow, which was a well known spot used by the Tories for ambushing convoys from Kilkenny to Carolow. Major Kavanagh's forces was used in a counter-insurgency role, fighting the Tories on their own terms and showing no mercy. The capture, execution or transportation of Tories in no way deterred their activity. Many !
of them were still sent to the West Indies (Barbados). On March 26, Martin Noell, Thurloe's brother-in-law, contracted to transport 1,200 men from Knockfergus, Ireland, and Portpatrick, Scotland, to Jamaica at 5 pounds 10s. per head."
Margaret Kristich
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