Descendants of James Reynolds

2. James REYNOLDS [115] was born about 1801 in Dublin, , , Ireland² and died on 21 Dec 1869 in Dublin, , , Ireland,³ about age 68.

Death Notes: His death was registered at "Dublin South".

Burial Notes: He was buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery.

General Notes: The first record for James Reynolds was in the 1822 Dublin Almanac; page 120 which listed a James Reynolds, Cutler, 109 Coombe (may also be listing for his father, James). The same was also listed in the 1828 Dublin Almanac; page 116. He appears in subsequent Dublin City directories at: 13 Fishamble St. (1837); St Brides St, (1844) near St. Patrick's Cathedral, occupation; Cutler and Surgeon's Artist; 2 Mount Pleasant Ave Uppr (1858) and "4 York St", presumably a commercial premise.

Saunder's News-Letter, Dublin [6 May 1836] reported Insolvent Debtors a; "James Reynolds, late of the Coombe, Dublin, cutler".

His death certificate was filed at Dublin South District of Rathmines and was buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery 25 Dec 1869. His name was given as James Reynolds, age 68, disease; "Disease of the Brain", Attestation: Revd. C.B. Johnston and John Reynolds. Residence at time of death was; 1 Richmond Pl, Ranelagh, Dublin. Also buried at grave site # 52 were; Jane Reynolds (wife), William Johnston (son-in-law), James Johnston (grandson), Catherine Byrne (sister), and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston (daughter).

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He worked as a Cutler located at 109 Coombe from 1822 to 1829 at Dublin, , , Ireland. ⁷ He worked as a Cutler and Surgeons' Artist in 1828 at Dublin, , , Ireland. ³ He worked as a Cutler and surgeons' artist, 31 Lower Coombe from 1834 to 1836 at Dublin, , , Ireland. ³ On May 26,1836, an Insolvent Debtor petition will be heard; "James Reynolds, late of the Coombe, Dublin, cutler" ⁸ He worked as a Cutler and Surgeon's Artist, 146 Francis Street in 1838 at Dublin, , , Ireland. ⁹ He resided at Bride St in 1844 at Dublin, , , Ireland. ¹⁰ On May 24,1845, an Insolvent Debtor petition will be heard; "James Reynolds, late of Ross-lane, Dublin, cutler" ¹¹
He resided at 1 Richmond Place (off Mt Pleasant Ave) in 1869 at Dublin, , , Ireland. ³

James married Jane BOYD [239]. Jane was born on 1 Oct 1804 in Dublin, , , Ireland³ and died on 11 Dec 1870 in Ranelagh, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland,^3,12 at age 66.

Death Notes: Death Notice - Dublin Evening Post, 13 Dec 1870: Dec. 11, at Richmond place, Upper Mountpleasant avenue, Jane, relict of Mr. James Reynolds, of Rathmines, aged 66 years.

Burial Notes: She was buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery.

General Notes: A marriage record has not been located for a James Reynolds and Jane Boyd however this writer believes the Birth / Baptism record of a Jane Boyd born October 1, 1804 is correct based on birth year, baptism location. Supporting evidence is that Jane's second son, John Boyd Reynolds, was named in honor of her father. The first born sons of her daughters Annie and Lizzie were; William Boyd Monk and John Boyd Johnston, further evidence the last name was Boyd.

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Baptised: Eustace Street Presbyterian Church, 21 Oct 1804, Dublin, , , Ireland.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 4    i. James REYNOLDS [306] was born on 6 Dec 1821 in Dublin, , , Ireland^3,13 and died in 1858, at age 37.

   5    ii. Mary REYNOLDS [270] was born on 14 Dec 1823 in Dublin, , , Ireland.^3,14

Burial Notes: Burial record stated died at age 1 1/2, residence; "Coombe". She was buried at the St. Luke's churchyard.

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She was baptized Parish of St Luke on 30 Dec 1823 in The Coombe, , Dublin, Ireland. ^3,14

+ 6    iii. John Boyd REYNOLDS [16] ^15,16 was born on 8 Feb 1826 in Dublin, , , Ireland^15,17 and died on 31 Oct 1911 in Liverpool, , Lancashire, England,^18,19,20 at age 85.

+ 7    iv. Jane REYNOLDS [125] was born on 10 May 1829 in Dublin, , , Ireland^3,21 and died on 10 Oct 1893 in Dublin, , , Ireland,^22,23 at age 64.

   8    v. Margaret REYNOLDS [179] ²⁴ was born on 27 Oct 1831 in Dublin, , , Ireland^3,25 and died on 8 Oct 1914 in Kingstown, , Dublin, Ireland,^24,26 at age 82.

Death Notes: The beneficiary / Executor of her will was Lizzie Johnson (sister). Effects £1125 15 s 7d.

Burial Notes: She was buried at Deans Grange Cemetery, gravestone inscription: Margaret BECKETT, d. 8/10/1914 aged 82.

General Notes: At the 1861 England Census she was at the residence of John Boyd Reynolds' (brother). She gave her occupation as; "Assistant". Her husband, Humphrey BURNE who died 1886, left her an estate valued at £1,693-6-2. She received £250 inheritance in the 16 Nov 1910 Will of her sister Annie (my sister Mrs. Margaret Reynolds or Beckett). At the 1901 Ireland Census she gave her name as Margaret Beckett, age 68 and a widow. Also at residence was a servant. At the 1911 census her name was given as Margaret Dodd-Beckett, age 78, born Dublin, a widow and an annuitant.

Noted events in her life were:

She was baptized Parish of St Luke, The Coombe on 6 Nov 1831 in Dublin, , , Ireland. ^3,25 She resided at 20 St Anne Street in 1861 at Liverpool, , Lancashire, England. ²⁹ She resided at Sandy Cove Road from 1901 to 1911 at Kingstown, , Dublin, Ireland. ^5,28

Margaret married Humphrey BURNE [697]. Humphrey was born about 1834²⁴ and died on 25 Jun 1886 in Kingstown, , Dublin, Ireland,²⁴ about age 52. They had no children.

Marriage Notes: They were married at St. Peter Parish Church. Parrish record (21 Sep 1872; Humphrey Burne, 58 Lower Camden, St, Occupation; Commercial Traveler, Father; Humphrey Burne (Silk Weaver) and Margaret Reynolds, 63 Upper Georges St, Kingstown, Father; James Reynolds (Surgeon's Artist). Witness for the husband was William Johnston. Witness for the wife was Thomas White. ³⁰

Burial Notes: He was buried at Deans Grange Cemetery, gravestone inscription: Humphrey BURNE, d. 25/6/1886 aged 52.

Margaret next married William Dodd BECKETT [698]. William was born about 1834 and died on 23 Sep 1898 in Dublin, , , Ireland,^26,31 about age 64. They had no children.

Marriage Notes: They were married at the Methodist Chapel, South Great George's Street. Marriage Record on file at Registrar's Office listed William Dodd Beckett as a Widower, Occupation: Builder, and Margaret Burne as a Widow, address: "22 Emor St". John Beckett, "Silk Weaver" listed as father of William D Beckett. James Reynolds, "Surgical Instrument Maker" listed as father of Margaret Burne. Witness to marriage: John Boyd Johnston and Lizzie Johnston.

Death Notes: The Beneficiary / Executor of his will was Charles A. Beckett.

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Residence at Death: 5 Zion Terrace, in Sep 1898, in Rathgar, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. ²⁶

+ 9    vi. Annie REYNOLDS [515] ³² was born about 1842 in Dublin, , , Ireland^3,32 and died on 10 Nov 1910 in Calcutta (Kolkata), , West Bengal, India,³ about age 68.

+ 10    vii. Elizabeth REYNOLDS [513] was born about 1844 in Dublin, , , Ireland²⁸ and died on 22 Mar 1928 in Clarenda Park - East, Dun Laoghaire, , Ireland,^33,34 about age 84.