The volumes list the names and addresses of parishioners in the Diocese of Ossory (and to a lesser extent in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin). The lists were probably compiled by the Capuchin friars for the purposes of collecting quest money. The books are divided by geographical and administrative area (mainly townland and parish). Divisions include Rathdowney, Borris-in-Ossory, Castletown, Mountrath, Aghaboe (book IV); Bennetsbridge, Drumbell, Thomastown, Gowran, Castlewarren (book VI).
Correspondence, copy wills, executors’ accounts and other legal documents relating to bequests for masses and other legacies (for support of the foreign missions) left to the Capuchin community in Kilkenny.
Cuttings referring to the notice of the charitable bequest of Elizabeth Mary Walshe, late of Fairview, County Kilkenny, devised by her will dated 21 Sept. 1909. She bequeathed to Rev. Abraham Brownrigg, Bishop of Ossory her property on High Street and Walkin Street, Kilkenny in trust to pay (amongst others) the guardian of the Capuchin Friary £100. She also bequeathed to the guardian ‘the sum of £200 to be expended on the erection of an Altar in the Public Church of that Community in honour of the Blessed Virgin …’. Manuscript annotation reads ‘Received 25 Feb. 1910’.
Correspondence (mainly from solicitors), copy wills and other legal documents relating to bequests for masses to the Capuchin community in Kilkenny. The file includes bequests in respect of Ellen Gready (of Switzers’ Asylum, Kilkenny); James Fleming (late of Poulgour, County Kilkenny); Margaret Coogan (late of Parliament Street, Kilkenny); Edward Egan (late of 15 Alderly Street, Pimlico, London); Mrs N.T. Murphy (late of Columbkille, Thomastown); Maria Kinahan (formerly of Blenheim and latterly of Dungarvan, County Waterford); Patrick Tobin (late of Tullobrin, County Kilkenny); Bridget Shorthall (formerly of Clontubrid, County Kilkenny); John Brett (late of Donaghmore, Ballyraggett, County Kilkenny).
Letter from Nicholas Healy, solicitor, High Street, Kilkenny, to Fr. Matthew O’Connor OFM Cap., guardian, regarding a charitable legacy of £20 left by Julia Quirke, late of Rathclogh for masses for the repose of her soul and the souls of her deceased brother, sister, and parents at a stipend of 10s for each mass. With a letter from Michael Buggy & Co., solicitors, Parliament Street, re £50 left by Esther White, deceased, ‘for the benefit of the Poor people occupying the Alms House in Walkin Street …’.
Letter from John Lanigan & Nolan, solicitors, 81 High Street, Kilkenny, to Fr. Bonaventure Murphy OFM Cap., guardian, enclosing a copy of the will of Margaret Carthy (d. 6 Mar. 1940) in which she leaves the sum of £5 for masses to be said for the repose of her soul. The solicitors assert that ‘there are not sufficient assets to meet any of the legacies contained in the will of deceased, as all available monies will go towards paying her funeral expenses …’.
Income and expenditure accounts for the Capuchin community, Walkin Street, Kilkenny. Includes statements of accounts from 9 Aug. 1910-10 Aug. 1913; Aug. 1910-June 1911; July 1911-May 1912; June 1912-May 1913. The accounts are signed by Fr. Chrysostom Sutton OSFC.
