Maria Georgina Duckett permanently left Duckett’s Grove circa 1916 to reside in Dublin following alleged threats from those who were disgruntled and had become malicious in their feelings towards her. As a result, Maria decided to live in ‘De Wyndesore’, a mansion on Raglan Road, Dublin which was purchased for her as a wedding gift…
Scotch and Iron fencing at Duckett’s Grove
Scotch Fencing Stone walls have been used for centuries for fencing and dividing land, protecting and containing livestock. Over the years, these basic stone walls developed from solely a practical use to a more visual and symbol of status with the establishment of the Big Houses in Ireland. As the years progressed these stones…
Marriage of John Dawson Duckett (1) & Sarah Hutchinson Summers – 16th March, 1819
John Dawson Duckett (1) (10th August 1791 – 27th September 1866), son of William Duckett (2) and Elizabeth Dawson Coates was heir of Duckett’s Grove Georgian country house and brother of William (Dawson) Duckett (1), Russellstown Park. On 16th March, 1819, John Dawson Duckett (1) and Sarah Hutchinson Summers, daughter of William Hutchinson Esq., from Timoney Park,…
Duckett’s Grove – An Architectural Heritage
Duckett’s Grove was originally a three-storey over basement Georgian country house built circa 1745. Traces of this Georgian style can still be observed in the entrance block and front face. It replaced a smaller house on the same site and was re-designed and extended by British born Architect Thomas A. Cobden at the request of…
Trustees of Duckett’s Grove estate land sign and seal Memorial of an Indenture of Mortgage with the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland – 12th day of July, 1921.
This certified true copy of Memorial of an Indenture of mortgage dated 12th day of July, 1921 was signed by Thomas Murphy of Straboe in the County of Carlow, Farmer, Michael Doyle of Tullow Street, Carlow in the County of Carlow Merchant, Edward S. Campion of Tinryland in the County of Carlow, Catholic Curate, and…
Last resident of Duckett’s Grove – Miss Frances Brady (1928 – 2004)
Frances Brady (1928 – 2004) was the last person to reside in Duckett’s Grove. She lived in one room located in the north wing of the mansion adjoining the court yard from 1976 until her demise on 09th July, 2004. During this time she established a horse riding school and animal sanctuary, where many acquired…
The end of the Duckett bloodline at Duckett’s Grove – 1908
The last of the Duckett bloodline to reside in Duckett’s Grove was William (Dawson) Duckett (2) – (14th April 1822 – 22nd June 1908). William (Dawson) Duckett (2) was appointed High Sheriff of County Carlow in 1854 and Queens County in 1881. In 1868 at the age of 46, he married Anna Maria Morony, daughter of…
Twenty-eight local farmers and labourers become Beneficiaries of Duckett’s Grove Estate land – 12th July 1921
This original legal verbatim transcription of an Indenture was made on 12th day of July, 1921 between Thomas Murphy of Straboe in the County of Carlow, Farmer, Michael Doyle of Tullow Street, Carlow in the County of Carlow Merchant, Edward S. Campion of Tinryland in the County of Carlow, Catholic Curate, and John C. Kelly…
Duckett Burial Grounds – A Trilogy – Part III
This is third and final article of the Duckett burial ground trilogy. There are three identified burial grounds of the Duckett family, two are located in Co. Carlow and one in Co. Kildare. This is the second largest of these burial grounds consists of an enclosed tomb and is located in the graveyard of Rutland…
Duckett Burial Grounds – A Trilogy – Part II
This is part two of the Duckett burial ground trilogy. This burial ground is located on what was once Russellstown Park which was built in 1824 for William (Dawson) Duckett (1). Russellstown Park House was demolished in the 1950s by the Land Commission. This is the final resting place of other members of the Duckett family…