EARLS FAMILY CHRONICLES
© Christopher Earls Brennen
Datafile 2A - Earls Records
This datafile contains a number of records of individuals and families named Earls that may not have a connection with our family.
GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS
St. Anne's Church of Ireland, Ballyshannon:
In loving memory of Lizzie Allingham who fell asleep in Jesus, May 5th, 1887. Aged 23 years. Also her sister Mary Anne Earls, died April 24th, 1896, aged 28 years. Also their father Richard Allingham of Tullyhurk who died 2nd August 1900. Aged 84 years.
Larne and Inver Parish Church graveyard, Larne:
EARL. Sacred to the memory of Mary wife of James Earl who died 16th Dec. 1831 aged 58 years. Also the above James Earl who died 19th Jan. 1847 and their daughters Betsy who died 2nd June 1883. Mary who died 11 March 1886.
Church in Agher, County Meath:
EARLS. Erected by Laurence Earls, Agher, in loving memory of his father James Earls, died Sep.21, 1894, aged 55 years. Also his mother Anne Earls died Aug.16, 1906, aged 69 years. His brother James died Aug.8, 1884, aged 22 years. His sister Lizzie died Jul.10, 1906, aged 35 years. And his sister Kate Gribbin died Dec.25, 1920. R.I.P. [Plain modern stone with peaked tops, cross in centre, of caps and shamrocks on each side. On south side of church in row 11.]
LEASES and REGISTRY OF DEEDS
- On Oct.6, 1730 Joseph Earl and Thomas Ball lease at least a portion of Aughaward, County Fermanagh from John Cole of Florencecourt [Registry of Deeds 190:14:124988].
- Joseph Earl sells his lease in Aughaward, County Fermanagh (see 1730) to James Earl for 26 pounds on April 6, 1757. Deed witnessed by Thomas Ball, senior, his son Thomas Ball, junior, John Whitley, weaver, (all of Aughaward) and by Thomas Flannagan of Enniskillen [Registry of Deeds 190:14:124988].
- Leases dated 1769 [PRONI D580/223], 1774 [PRONI D580/340] and 1779 [PRONI D580/410] refer to the lease of the townland of Slavin, County Fermanagh (manor of Ardgart) to several farmers including William Earls, the elder, and William Earls, the younger. The landowners are the Rt. Hon. Henry, Earl of Ely and the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Hume, Earl of Ely. A Francis Earls is also mentioned in the 1779 lease.
- In 1793 William Earls, senior, and William Earls, junior, are listed as paying 10 pounds and 10 shillings for the quarter years rent for Slavan (Manor of Ardgart), County Fermanagh from the Earl of Ely [PRONI D436, No. 54].
- Thomas Ball, by a deed on Oct. 1, 1800 and another deed, conveys at least 6 acres and 4.5 acres of his land at Aughaward (see 1730) to Alexander Earls of Aughaward, County Fermanagh.
- Alexander Earls conveys the 10.5 acres of Aughaward received in 1800 to Landwich Crawford, farmer, of Derryheham, County Fermanagh for 42 pounds. Deed witnessed by William Irvine of Enniskillen, gent., and William Crawford of Watinerry, farmer.
- In 1833 John Earls of Aughanlish, County Leitrim, farmer, sells about 15 acres of his land in the townland of Aughanlish, parish of Rossinver, County Leitrim to his son, Georges Earls. Sworn at Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Feb.13, 1833.
JUDICIAL RECORDS
- In 1689 Francis Earls of Ballyshannon, gent is attainted by the Irish parliament of James II (his land confiscated). Later he is listed as one of the defenders during the seige of Londonderry. Presumably after the victory of William of Orange at the battle of the Boyne, Francis recovered his lands and position.
- The records for the Apr.9, 1847, Cootehill Quarter Sessions, County Cavan, record the following: "Anne Earls, rescue, 24 hours from committal."
MILITARY RECORDS
- Lieutenant Thomas Earls appears in militia lists dated Jan.24, 1813 for the Fermanagh Militia as does John Crozier on Aug.17, 1811.
- A Lance-corporal Earles of the Westmeath Militia is courtmartialled for being drunk when Corporal of the Guard on the night of Jan.26, 1815. Found guilty, he received 100 lashes.
- In 1826 a Corporal Earls owed 8s.5p. as his yearly rectoral tithe in Rossory Parish [Lockard].
HEARTH MONEY ROLLS
In 1788 William Earls, James Earls and Francis Earls are listed in the Hearth Money Rolls of County Fermanagh as freeholders in the townland of ``Slevin''. Also Thomas Earls, William Earls, John Earls, John Earls and Henry Earls listed as freeholders in the townland of Aughaward and Moses Earl in the townland of Carrenbegg.
TITHE APPLOTMENT RECORDS
- The 1832 tithe applotment for the townland of Aughaward in the Parish of Enniskillen dated Oct.29, 1832 lists James Earls with 8.5 acres, Thomas Earls (senior) with 2.25 acres, Thomas Earls (junior) with 4.75 acres and Thomas Earls with 1.75 acres. In the townland of Doon, James Earls is listed with 8.25 acres. These are the only Earls listings in the Parish of Enniskillen. Robert Kerr is listed with 10 acres in the townland of Lettin and there are listings for a number of other Kerrs. Balls and Caddens are listed in Aughaward and Drumgarrow. Wm. Crawford is listed with 17.75 acres in Watinery. Gortmessan is not listed as a separate townland. Tithes payable to the Hon. and Rev. John Charles Maude. [PRONI Box 147 Tithe Applotment].
- The 1834 tithe applotment for the Parish of Inishmacsaint in the diocese of Clogher lists the following Earls. In the townland of Slavin, Frank, Frederic and John Earles all have 10 acres and 3 roods. In the townland of Carrickolagh, George Earles holds 15 acres. [PRO Belfast, Box 147 Tithe Applotment].
ENNISKILLEN PARISH RECORDS
- In 1744 James Earles pays 1 pound, 3 shillings and 6 pence tithe in the Parish of Enniskillen and Derrybrusk [PRONI D627/15].
- In 1749/50 James Earles of Aughaward, County Fermanagh appears in Montgomery's Account Book [PRONI D627/14/5].
- In 1756 James Earl appears in a list of the seatholders in the vestry of the parish of Enniskillen [see Dundas ``History of Enniskillen''].
INISHMACSAINT PARISH RECORDS
In 1773 William Earls, senior, is appointed to be sidesman for the lower third in the Parish of Inishmacsaint according to the Vestry Book at Churchill, Fermanagh.
Records of baptisms in the Parish of Inishmacsaint, County Fermanagh yield the following information:
John and Jane Earls, Carrigola (parish clerk and farmer) had children:
Francis Earls, born July 9, 1837 Mary Earls, born July 9, 1837 James Earls, born Jan.30, 1840 Steenson Earls, born May 18, 1842 Thomas Earls, born Dec.2, 1844 Mary Jane Earls, born Jan.18, 1847 William Earls, born April 17, 1849 Joseph Robert Earls, born March 11, 1856 Anne Earls, born June 3, 1858 George and Jane Earls, Carrigola (weaver and farmer) had children:
Elizabeth Earls, born April 2, 1837 Mary Earls, born Aug.13, 1840 Anne Jane Earls, born April 25, 1843 Rebecca Earls, born March 16, 1846 Everena Earls, born May 27, 1848 Edward Earls (see below)
[An upright dark grey polished granite headstone northwest of the church in the Slavin churchyard is a memorial to ``Father: George Earls, Mother: Jane Earls, Brother: Edward Earls, Sister: Mary Earls, Sister: Everena Earls, Sister: Fannie Earls, Daughter: Eliza Ann Earls ''. This headstone may have been erected by another brother not listed above.]
Frederick and Jane Earls, Slavin (farmer) had children:
James Earls, born March 20, 1840 Francis Earls, born March 20, 1843 Jane Earls, born Feb.17, 1846 Frederick Earls, born Dec.18, 1847 Ellen Earls, born Jan.16, 1850 James and Elizabeth Earls, Slavin (farmer) had children:
Jane Earls, born June 14, 1842 Edward Earls, born April 6, 1844 James Earls, born Nov.6, 1846 Mary Jane Earls, born Sept.17, 1855 John and Sarah Earls, Ballyshannon (merchant) had children:
Eliza Jane Earls, born March 5, 1843
[A headstone lying on its back on the west side of the church in the Slavin churchyard reads: ``Sacred to the memory of John Earls who departed this life on June 7, 1844 aged 54 years. Also in memory of his wife Sarah Earls who departed this life on Dec.19, 1865 aged 48 years'']
James and Elizabeth Earls, Callagheen (farmer) had children:
James Earls, born Dec.31, 1849 Eliza Earls, born June 26, 1852 John and Eliza Earls, Gortnalee (farmer) had children:
William John Earls, born March 4, 1874
GRIFFITH VALUATION
The Griffith Valuation or Survey [PRO Belfast, No.26] contains the following references relevant to the Earls family. This standard reference is dated 1850/56. Values are in pounds.shillings.pence or in shillings as indicated.
Name: Property (No.): Area: Land House (acres) value: value: Townland of Aughaward, County Fermanagh, from Earl of Enniskillen: Isabella Earles 12.81 9.10.0 30s. Thomas Earles (tailor) 3.53 2.15.0 John Earles 4.22 3.5.0 15s. Thomas Earles (Serjeant) 7.72 5.15.0 15s. Townland of Gortmessan, County Fermanagh, from Earl of Enniskillen: Henry Earles 15.87 13.10.0 10s. Townland of Drumgarrow, County Fermanagh, from Earl of Enniskillen: Thomas Earles 8.93 7.15.0 15s. Townland of Woaghternerry, County Fermanagh, from Earl of Enniskillen: Henry Earles 12.69 10.0.0 30s. Henry Earles 2.25 1.0.0 John Earles 14.47 11.0.0 20s. Town of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, from Earl of Enniskillen: Thomas Earles Offices and timber - - 8.0.0 yard on Water Street Townland of Doon, County Fermanagh, from James Johnston: James Earls 32.87 17.15.0 25s. James Earls Unoccupied House - - 10s. UNION OF IRVINESTOWN: Tirwinny, Parish of Drumkeeran, County Fermanagh, from Edward Armstrong: David Earls Hs. and sm.gar. 5s. UNION OF BALLYSHANNON: Slavin, Parish of Inishmacsaint, County Fermanagh, from Marquis of Ely: Jane Ferguson ) 2.18.0 5s. James Earls )A total of 234.9 acres 1.9.0 John O'Brien )of land with houses and 1.0.0 John Teevan )5.74 acres of water. 1.18.0 Thomas Teevan ) 0.10.0 Callagheen, Parish of Inishmacsaint, from Marquis of Ely: John Earls 25.25 14.15.0 25s. Ardgart, Parish of Inishmacsaint, from Marquis of Ely: James Earls 24.59 10.10.0 Carrickolagh, Parish of Inishmacsaint, from Marquis of Ely: George Earls 32.52 16.10.0 25s. George Earls 4.78 1.5.0 John Earls 41.50 17.10.0 20s. James Earls 35.00 21.0.0 80s. James Earls 2.75 2.0.0 Cloghore, Parish of Kilbarron, County Donegal: George Donaldson John Donaldson Main Street, Ballyshannon, County Donegal: Fanny Earls Sarah Earls Cooper's Lane, Larne, County Antrim, from Robert Smiley: Mary Earl 25s. Pound Road, Larne, County Antrim, from Earl of Antrim: Mary Arles 45s.
DIRECTORIES
- The 1839 Enniskillen directory lists John Earls of 2 Holborn Street, Enniskillen as a grocer and leathercutter. It also lists James Earls, Main Street, Ballyshannon, County Donegal as a haberdasher and a linen and woollen draper.
- The 1846 Slater's Directory lists John Earls, agent, tea, linen and woollen drapers, Main St. in Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
- The 1856 Slater's Directory lists Sarah Earls, linen and woollen drapers and haberdashers, Main St. in Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
- The 1857 Slater's Directory lists Samuel Donaldson, manure and seed dealer, Glenafton, in Ballybofey, County Donegal.
- The 1863-64 Ulster Directory lists Sarah Earls, wholesale and retail woollen and general fancy trade, Main St. in Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
- The 1900 Belfast and Ulster Directory includes Edward Earls (Slavin), James Earls (Slavin), John Earls (Gortnalee), Thomas Earls (Craigola), Mrs. H. Donaldson (draper, Clyhore) and Robert Donaldson (merchant) in the Belleek listings.
SCHOOL RECORDS
- Corry school, Belleek, with dates of entry and home townland:
- 1954 Thos. J.R. Earls, Carrigola
- 1954 George W.M., Carrigola
- 1954 Joan Rebecca Earls, Carrigola
- 1954 Violet A.M. Earls, Carrigola
- 1954 Charlotte Earls, Carrigola
- 1967 Joyce Donaldson, Clyhore
- 1969 Elizabeth C. Allingham, Slattinagh
- 1976 Gordon Robert Earls, Carrigolagh
- 1978 Marcus G. Earls, Carrigolagh
- Drumbad School photograph, Belleek, 1937, includes Eddy, Olive, Jim and Mina Earls.
RECORDS OF CARNCASTLE MASONIC LODGE
The records of St. John's Masonic Lodge in Carncastle, founded in 1807, show that J. Earles served as pastmaster in 1943.
1851 CENSUS
From the fragments of the 1851 census which survived the 1922 Dublin fire, the following information has been extracted. Locations are identified by county, barony, parish and townland or street. Included are all those present in the house on the night of the census; also listed preceded by A: are those who were absent and preceded by D: those who had died during the preceding ten years.
Name: Age: Position: Status, Trade: Birth Liter -place: -acy: Cooper's Lane, Larne: Mary Earls 35 Head Plain sewer, unmarried Larne RW Eliza Earls 30 Sister Plain sewer, unmarried Larne RW D:James Earls 75 Husband Sailor, died 1848 aged 75
CENSUS OF 1901
The 1901 Census contains the following references to Earls families. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RoCa = Roman Catholic, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widower or widow, HD = husband or head, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = nephew or neice, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SE = servant, BO = boarder, Co.A = County Antrim, Co.F = County Fermanagh.
Townland of Gortmesson, parish of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh: On land held by Henry Earls: Mary Hall HD CofE RW 48 Farmer WI Co.F William Magill SE RoCa RW 21 Farm servant UM Leitrim John Spratt VI CofE RW 22 Farmer UM Co.F Townland of Drumgarrow, parish of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh: John Cadden HD CofE RW 50 Farmer MA Co.F Theresa Cadden WI CofE RW 48 Housekeeper MA Dublin Rebecca Earls AU Meth RW 75 Housekeeper UM Co.F Eileen Jameson NE CofE RW 17 Shop Asst. UM Dublin Village of Tempo, parish of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh: James Kerr HD CofE RW 36 Grocer UM Co.F Alice Kerr SI CofE RW 28 Grocer's asst. UM Co.F Townland of Shillanmore, parish of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh: Robert Kerr HD CofE RW 44 Farmer MA Co.F Sarah Kerr WI CofE RW 42 - MA Co.F Townland of Lettan, parish of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh: James Kerr HD CofE RW 38 Farmer MA Co.F Matilda Kerr WI CofE RW 37 - MA Co.F Henry Kerr SO CofE RW 10 Scholar UM Co.F (?) Kerr DA CofE RW 7 Scholar UM Co.F Alice Kerr DA CofE RW 6 Scholar UM Co.F Robert Kerr SO CofE NR 4 Scholar UM Co.F William Kerr SO CofE NR 3 Scholar UM Co.F Thomas Kerr SO CofE NR 1 - UM Co.F Alice Kerr MO CofE RW 70 - WI Co.F James West SE RoCa NR 20 Farm servant UM Co.F Townland of Feddans, parish of Derryvullen, County Fermanagh: Crozier W. Phair HD CofE RW 35 Farmer UM Co.F Henry Phair BR CofE RW 37 Farmer (dumb) UM Co.F Catherine Hurst SI CofE RW 30 Seamstress WI Co.F Crozier Hutchison NE CofE RW 15 Scholar UM Co.F Margaret Flanmely SE CofE RW 26 Dom.servant UM Co.F 6 Water Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh: Susan Hanan HD RoCa NR 68 Lodginghousekeeper WI Co.F Thomas Earls BO CofE RW 50 Cabinet maker UM Co.F Mary Johnston BO CofE RW 84 - WI Co.F 7 Water Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh: George Crozier HD CofE RW 48 Carpenter MA Co.F Mary A. Crozier WI CofE RW 45 - MA Co.F Elizabeth McDonagh DA CofE RW 20 - MA Co.F Annie Crozier DA CofE RW 17 Nat. Sch. teacher UM Co.F Townland of Gortnalee, parish of Inishmacsaint, County Fermanagh: John Earls HD CofE RW 50 Farmer MA Co.F Eliza Earls WI CofE RW 54 - MA Co.F William John Earls SO CofE RW 24 Farmer's son UM Co.F Mary Campbell SE RoCa RW 17 Gen. servant UM Co.F Townland of Carrickolagh, parish of Inishmacsaint, County Fermanagh: Jean Earls HD CofE RW 91 - WI Co.F Edward Earls SO CofE RW 50 Farmer UM Co.F Rebecca Earls DA CofE RW 32 Housework UM Co.F Everina Earls DA CofE RW 28 Housework UM Co.F Thomas Earls SO CofE RW 30 Farmer MA Co.F Alicia Earls DL CofE RW 24 Housework MA Donegal Rebecca J. Earls GD CofE NR 3 - UM Co.F George W. Earls GS CofE NR 11m - UM Co.F Patrick Dolan SE RoCa RW 22 Farm servant UM Co.F Townland of Slavin, parish of Inishmacsaint, County Fermanagh: Elizabeth Earls HD Meth RW 80 Farmer's wife WI Co.F James Earls SO Meth RW 38 Farmer UM Co.F Eliza Earls DA Meth RW 36 Farmer's dau. UM Co.F Mary Jane Earls DA Meth RW 34 Farmer's dau. UM Co.F Albert Ernest Earls GS Meth RW 10 Scholar UM Co.F Michael McLaughlin SE RoCa RW 26 Farm servant UM Co.F Townland of Slavin, parish of Inishmacsaint, County Fermanagh: Edward Earls HD Meth RW 48 Farmer MA Co.F Lizzie Earls WI Meth RW 43 Farmer's wife MA Leitrim Ethel Earls DA Meth RW 8 Scholar UM Co.F Elmore Earls SO Meth RO 6 Scholar UM Co.F Mary Frebourne SE Meth RO 60 Dom. servant UM Donegal John Moohan SE RoCa RO 20 Farm servant UM Co.F Townland of Cloghore, parish of Kilbarron, County Donegal: Hannah Donaldson Robert Donaldson Catherine Donaldson Martha Somerville (shop)
CENSUS OF 1911
The 1911 Census contains the following references to Earls families.
15 Jones' Road, Mountjoy, N. Dublin: Jennins Attwooll HD Meth RW 49 Sorting Clerk MA England Edith Jane WI Meth RW 38 MA Co.Dub Mildred DA Meth RW 15 Scholar NM Co.Dub John Jennins SO Meth RW 13 Scholar NM Co.Dub Thomas Earls SO Meth RW 12 Scholar NM Co.Dub Eva Adelaide DA Meth RW 10 Scholar NM Co.Dub Hazel DA Meth RW 9 Scholar NM Co.Dub William Harold SO Meth RW 7 Scholar NM Co.Dub Edith Doreen DA Meth NR 5 Scholar NM Co.Dub Mabel DA Meth NR 4 Scholar NM Co.Dub Hilda DA Meth NR 1 NM Co.Dub Charles Thrift SO Meth NR 6m NM Co.Dub Mary Ellen Connor SE RoCa DW 19 Servant NM Co.Dub
EMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION
Emigration:
- John Early was born in Donegal in 1642 and emigrated to Virginia. In the early Virginia records he is noted as a member of the Church of England and termed a member of the "landed gentry" (from Kat Vallish, kvallish@bellsouth.net).
- Margaret Earles, aged 25, left Belfast on the ship "Neptunis" and arrived in New York on May 22, 1850.
- John Earls, a 28-year-old labourer, left Galway on the ship "Downes" and arrived in New York on Oct.24, 1850.
- James Earls of Belleek sailed from Londonderry to St. John, Newfoundland, on board the J. and J. Cooke ship "Mary Ann" in 1853.
- James Earle, aged 24, of Slavan sailed from Londonderry to St. John, Newfoundland on board the J. and J. Cooke ship "Mary Ann" in 1856.
- James Earls, aged 25 and single, of Milltown Malbay sailed from Queenstown in the "Oceanic" and arrived in New York on Jun.1, 1905.
Transportation:
- Joseph Earls tried in Dublin in 1809 and sentenced to 7 years. Deported to New South Wales in "Providence I" in 1811.
- John Earls, aged 20, was convicted of perjury in County Wicklow in 1838 and sentenced to transportation to Australia for 7 years.
- James Earls, aged 25, was convicted of stealing promissory notes in County Tipperary in 1839 and sentenced to transportation to Australia for 7 years.
- Patrick Earls, aged 40, was convicted of sheep stealing in County Galway on Oct. 29, 1847, and sentenced to transportation to Australia for 10 years. The convict ``died in depot, Oct.13, 1840''.
- Patrick Earls was convicted of sheep stealing in County Clare on June 28, 1849, and sentenced to transportation to Australia for 7 years.
- Edward Earls, aged 20, was convicted of stealing a mare in County Fermanagh on Mar. 30, 1852, and sentenced to transportation to Australia for 10 years.
Tickets of Leave:
- William Earle who was transported to New South Wales in 1825 aboard the "Asia" is granted a ticket of leave in the district of Sydney in 1840.
- Thomas Earls, alias Connor, who was transported to New South Wales in 1826 aboard the "Mangles" is granted a certificate of freedom on Jun.18, 1832, 1834.
- John Earls, a labourer from Kinsale, Cork, who was transported to New South Wales in 1827 aboard the "Eliza" is granted a ticket of leave in the district of Maitland on May 31, 1834.
- John Earle who was transported to New South Wales in 1829 aboard the "Lord Melville" is granted ? on Oct.14, 1843.
- William Earle who was transported to New South Wales in 1829 aboard the "Layton" is granted a ticket of leave in the district of Liverpool in 1838.
- Isaac Earle who was transported to New South Wales in 1830 aboard the "Adrian" is granted a ticket of leave in the district of Bathurst in 1839.
- Edward Earles who was transported to New South Wales in 1835 aboard the "Hero" is granted a ticket of leave in the district of Invermein on Dec.2, 1842.
WILLS
- In 1799 William Earl of Killybegs, County Donegal in the diocese of Raphoe is listed in ``Derry Wills, 1612-1858'' by Gertrude Thrift.
- Registration in 1846 of the prerogative will of Euphemia Earls of Ballyshannon.
- Registration on Dec.3, 1910 of the will of Jane Earls of Carrigola, Belleek, County Fermanagh.
- Registration on June 12, 1914 of the will of Sarah Earls of Ballykine, County Down. Probate to Joseph Earls and two others.
- Registration on March 4, 1914 of the will of William Earl of Tannceymullan, County Londonderry.
- Registration on March 31, 1915 of the will of Margaret Earls of Ballynally, Moville, County Donegal.
- Death on April 6, 1919 of Edward Earls of Slavin, Belleek, County Fermanagh. Administration in Londonderry to Elmore Richard Earls, farmer.
- Registration on Dec. 30, 1920 of the will of William Earls of Ballykine, County Down.
- Death on Dec. 3, 1923 of James Earls of Slavin, County Fermanagh. Probate in Londonderry to Albert Ernest Earls, farmer.
- Death on July 30, 1927 of John Earls, junior, a bank cashier, of Church Street, Ballynahinch, County Down. Administration in Belfast to John Earls, saddler.
- Death on Dec. 31, 1928 of Joseph Earls, farmer, of Ballykine, Ballynahinch, County Down. Probate to Samuel McCalla and Robert Thompson, farmers.
- Death on March 20, 1941 of Alicia Earls, married woman, of Carrickgolagh, Roscor, County Fermanagh. Administration to George William Frederick Earls, farmer.
- Death on April 7, 1941 of Thomas Earls, farmer, of Carrickgolagh, County Fermanagh. Probate to George William Frederick Earls, farmer.
- Death on Sept. 5, 1942 of John Earls, retired saddler, of Church Street, Ballynahinch, County Down. Probate to Samuel Earls, store manager, and James Earls, joiner.
- Death on June 8, 1949 of Samuel Dickson Earls, store manager, of Church Street, Ballynahinch, County Down at nursing home, College Green East, Belfast. Administration to his widow, Jean Earls.
- Death on April 16, 1956 of James Earls, retired poor law official, of Ballykine, Ballynahinch, County Down. Probate to James Earls, manager.
EARLS WAR DEAD
The following Earls are recorded in the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission:
- Dennis Earls, the son of Patrick and Bridget Earls of Margaret's Place, Limerick and a private in the Connaught Rangers of the British Army was killed on May 13, 1915, aged 23 and is buried in the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.
- Francis Phillip Earls, born in Australia the son of Michael and Ellen Earls and a private in the Australian Expeditionary Force was killed on Nov.5, 1916, aged 22 and is buried at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
- John Arthur Earls, the son of John Alexander Earls and Edith Burchell Earls of "Albacutya", Nile Street, Orange, New South Wales and a private in the Australian Expeditionary Force was killed on Oct.12, 1916, aged 23 and is buried at the Bedford House Cemetery.
- James Griffith Earls, the son of the late Robert and Frances Earls and husband of Marion Earls (nee McCarthy) and a private in the Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) was killed on May 2, 1915, aged 43 and is remembered on the Ypres Memorial.
- Joseph James Earls, born at Callington, South Australia the son of Michael and Ellen Earls and a private in the Australian Expeditionary Force was killed on Apr.2, 1917, aged 31 and is buried at the Noreuil Australian Cemetery.
- John Thomas Earls, the son of Mrs. Agnes Earls of Wroxeter, Ontario, and a private in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) was killed on Aug.15, 1917, aged 24 and is remembered on the Vimy Memorial.
- Patrick Earls, the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Earls and and a rifleman in the Royal Irish Rifles was killed on Sep.25, 1915, aged 45 and is remembered on the Ypres Memorial.
- William Earls, the son of Anne J. Earls of 5 Vulcan Street, Albert Hill, Darlington, Yorkshire, England and the late William Earls and husband of Florence Ida Earls of 47 Mills Street, Newport, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, and a private in the Yorkshire Regiment was killed on May 24, 1915, aged 24 and is remembered on the Ypres Memorial.
- W.J. Earls, the son of Mrs. J. Earls and a private in the Royal Berkshire Regiment was killed on Feb.24, 1921, aged 36 and is buried in Kennington Cemetery.
- Walker R. Earls, the son of William and Rebecca E. Earls of Clones, Ireland, and a private in Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) was killed on Sep.15, 1916, and is remembered on the Vimy Memorial.
CURRENT FAMILIES
- Wilhelmina Earls, aged 84 in 1990, who lives at 21 Main Street, Ballynahinch, writes of her family. She is the widow of Thomas James Earls who died about 1982 and who had a drapery shop in Ballynahinch. Thomas James Earls was the third and youngest child of Thomas Earls of Ballykine who married Eleanor McMaster of Ballykine. They had three children, John, Eleanor and Thomas James. John Earls married a woman named Jeanie and went to live in Belfast. Eleanor married Robert McKelvey, a builder, and they lived in Ballynahinch. As previously stated Thomas James married Wilhelmina Irvine. Thomas Earls died when Thomas James was just one year old. Wilhelmina also mentions a James Earls currently (1990) residing on Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, who is the son of a John Earls, a saddler of Church Street, Ballynahinch, who may be able to provide more information.
- John Earls (jearls@pucp.edu.pe) was born on Sep.20, 1934, in Sydney, Australia, and graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1953 with a degree in physics. He attended the National University of San Cristobal de Huamanga in Peru in 1963-68, receiving a B.Sc. in Anthropology and then obtained his Ph.D. in 1972 from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, for a thesis on the Andean Continuum Cosmology. He is currently a faculty member in the Department of Social Sciences, Pontificia Catholic University of Peru (home address: Footpath I-8 Community, Arcoiris Urbanization, Free Town, Files, Peru). He was the only child of Arthur Earls who was one of seven siblings (including Enid Earls whose daughter is Helen Saunders and whose son is Alan).
CURRENT ADDRESSES
Current Earls surnames in the Northern Ireland telephone directory are grouped in three areas as follows:
George W.F. Earls is the only Earls listed in County Fermanagh. His address is Ardies Lower, Roscor, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh.
Three Earls listings are in the vicinity of Larne. M. Earls, poultry farmer, 39 Hollybank Road, Doagh, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim. S.K. Earls, farmer, Rory's Glen, Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim. W. Earls, 4 Carson Street, Larne.
Five Earls are listed in Ballynahinch, County Down. They are: John Earls, Pinie Hill, Dromore Road; R. Earls, 6 Drumhill Park; T.Earls, Belle-Vista, Mourne View; T.J. Earls, 21 Main Street (BT24 8DN); Thomas Earls, 20 Drumhill. In addition there is an E.A. Earls, 92 Whitechurch Road, Ballywalter, Co. Down.
Last updated 30/5/02.
Christopher E. Brennen