McDonough, Christoper and Family

Griffith’s Valuation

In Griffith’s Valuation, the total area of the townland of Cregboy was 676a (acres), 0r (rood) and 8p (perches) with a land value of £196 (pounds) 6s (shillings) and 0d (pence). Value of Buildings was £26 1s and 0d. Total valuation of £222 6s 0d.

Occupier

The description of Christopher Donough’s tenement was that of a house, out houses (office) and land area of 4 acres, 2 roods and 21 perches. The land had a monetary value of £2 and 5 shillings and the buildings were 15 shillings. This gave a total to Christopher’s tenement value as £3.

Immediate Lessor

James Galbraith was the landlord and owned Christopher’s tenement.

Census 1901 and 1911

There are no McDonough/McDonagh’s living in the townland of Cregboy during both census.

More to Follow!

Location(s) of possible McDonough/McDonagh’s family or descendants in the Parish of Claregalway in Griffiths Valuation and the Irish Census

Gortatleva

Lakeview

Rooaunmore

Questions that can arise…

What measurement in area is a acre(a), rood(r) and perch(p)?

What is the value of of the old English money?