Cornelius Peter. O'DRISCOLL

Cornelius Peter. O'DRISCOLL

Male 1866 - 1924  (58 years)

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  • Name Cornelius Peter. O'DRISCOLL 
    Birth 20 Jan 1866  Sandyford, Co Dublin. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Birth Record
    Birth Record
    This is my Great Grandfather,
    Cornelius O'Driscoll, Born in Sandyford,
    Dublin in 1866.
    Christening 28 Jan 1866  St Marys Church, Sandyford, Co Dublin. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Godfather: Edmund J Murphy.
      Godmother: Bridget Behan.
      Priest: Fr C.O'Connell.
    Gender Male 
    Employment 25 Feb 1882  G.P.O. Dublin City. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cornelius started work in the GPO when he was
    Aged just 16 Years old. And worked there his
    Whole Life. 
    Award 12 Apr 1920  Dublin Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cornelius O'Driscoll was Awarded 2 Medals for Marine service in a Merchant Ship during the first World War.  
    Awards
    Awards
    Cornelius O'Driscoll, was awarded 3 Medals
    when he retired in 1920, from the G.P.O.
    Death 29 Oct 1924  St Vincents Hospital, Dublin. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cause: Cancer of the Lungs. 
    Death Record
    Death Record
    Corneilus O'Driscoll Died in 1924 in Dublin
    Burial 1 Nov 1924  Old Glencullen Cemetery, Glencullen, Dublin. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • HIS WILL.
      Home No 3 ARDEE ROAD:VALUE £500-00.INLAND REVENUE ESTIMATE IT TO BE WORTH £600-00.

      WILL VALUE IS:£938-13 SHILLINGS-AND,11PENCE.

      THE DECEASED WAS A RETIRED POSTAL OFFICER WHO AFTER HIS RETIREMENT ,ENGAGED IN THE TURF BUSINESS,PURCHASING 2 CANAL BOATS FOR TRANSPORT OF THE SAME.

      THE BUSINESS TURNED OUT UNSUCCESSFUL AND HE SOLD ONE OF THE BOATS FOR £40-00. THE OTHER BOAT IS IN THIS SCHEDULE VALUED AT £100-00.

      IN ADDITION HE CARRIED ON IN BUSINESS OF HORSE TRAP MAKING, AT HIS HOME IN HILTONVILLE,

      THERE WHERE NO BOOK RECORDS AS ALL TRANSACTIONS WERE IN CASH.

      BY LEASE DATED 31-12-1910 THE EARL OF MEATH DEMISED THE PREMISES HILTONVILLE ARDEE ROAD TO THE DECEASED FOR A 99 YEAR LEASE FROM 29-09-1910. AT A COST OF £ 25-00. A YEAR.

      THE DEAL WAS STRUCK BETWEEN A KATHERINE JANE PENNEFATHER AND LUCY ADELE BROWN ACTING AS MIDDLE MEN FOR THE EARL OF MEATH.
    Person ID I99  Long Family
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Corneilus O'DRISCOLL, Snr,   b. 4 Apr 1820, Valentia Island, Kerry, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Aug 1885, Sandyford, Co Dublin. Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Bridget MURPHY,   b. 11 May 1836, Saggart, Co Dublin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Aug 1881, Rathdown Union, Workhouse. Dublin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 45 years) 
    Marriage 30 Jul 1854  Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Rathfarnham Church
    Rathfarnham Church
    Got Married Here.
    Marriage Record
    Marriage Record
    Corneilus and Bridget got Married,
    in Rathfarnham Church in 1854.
    Family ID F40  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anne Christina KEANE,   b. 18 Dec 1864, 73 Thomas Street, Dublin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 May 1938, "Hilton Ville" 3 Ardee Road, Rathmines, Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Marriage 30 Jul 1890  Holy Cross Church, Dundrum, Dublin 14. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Bestman: Mr Edmond O'Driscoll.

      Bridesmaid: M/S Norah Keane
    Marriage Record
    Marriage Record
    Corneilus and Anne got married in Holy Cross Church,
    Dundrum in Dublin in 1890
    Children 
     1. Corneilus Joseph O'DRISCOLL,   b. 3 May 1892, 6 Vincent Street, Dublin Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Oct 1899, 7 Windsor Terrace, Rathmines, Dublin. Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 7 years)
    +2. Norah Evangelist O'DRISCOLL,   b. 22 Sep 1894, 2 Grove Park, Harolds Cross, Dublin , Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Nov 1969, Hiltonville, Moneyfly Road, Verwood, Dorset. Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     3. John Joseph O'DRISCOLL,   b. 17 Oct 1896, 7 Windsor Terrace, Dublin. Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Nov 1896, 7 Windsor Terrace, Rathmines, Dublin. Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     4. Mary Margaret O'DRISCOLL,   b. 22 Aug 1898, 7 Windsor Terrace, Dublin. Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Sep 1898, 7 Windsor Terrace, Rathmines, Dublin. Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
    +5. Margaret Mary. O'DRISCOLL,   b. 20 Jun 1901, 29 Fitzgerald Street, Harolds Cross, Dublin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Nov 1981, St Michael's Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     6. Anna Stella O'DRISCOLL,   b. 21 Jan 1903, 13 Wolseley Street, Rathmines, Dublin Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Feb 1907, 155 Rathmines Road, Dublin, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 4 years)
     7. Kathleen Maud. O'DRISCOLL,   b. 15 Jun 1904, 12 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Dublin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jan 1951, St Kevins Hospital James's , Dublin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 46 years)
    +8. Edmond Gerrard O'DRISCOLL,   b. 5 May 1907, Hiltonville. 3 Ardee Road, Rathmines, Dublin. Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Jun 1958, 22 Brookside Road, Manchester, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years)
    +9. Thomas J. O'DRISCOLL,   b. 5 May 1907, Hiltonville, Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 May 1978, 228 Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years)
    +10. William O'DRISCOLL,   b. 9 Jun 1909, "Hilton Ville" 3 Ardee Road, Rathmines, Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Feb 1982, Milemill, Kilcullen, Co Kildare.Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
    Family ID F28  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 May 2016 

  • Photos
    Cornielus Peter O'Driscoll
    Cornielus Peter O'Driscoll
    This is my Great Grandfather.
    Who was A Sorting Officer in the G.P.O.
    Before and after the 1916 Rising.
    Cornielus O'Driscoll
    Cornielus O'Driscoll
    The G.P.O. Post Office Tug of War Team. Circa 1910. Shortly before the Rising.
    Corneilus O'Driscoll
    Corneilus O'Driscoll
    This is a Photo of my Great Grandfather,
    Corneilus O'Driscoll taken outside Aldborough House,
    Portland Row, Dublin. I would assume it is Post 1916..
    The O'Driscoll Family, and Friends
    The O'Driscoll Family, and Friends
    Taken in " Hilton Ville " Ardee Road, Rathmines, Dublin

    Documents
    G.P.O. Work Record
    G.P.O. Work Record
    Con's Pension and work related issues are all
    on this record.

    Census
    1901 Dublin Census
    1901 Dublin Census
    Living at 442 Fitzgerald Street,
    Harold's Cross,
    Dublin.
    1911 Dublin Census
    1911 Dublin Census
    Taken while living in "HiltonVille" Ardee Road, Rathmines, Dublin

    Churchs
    Holy Cross Dundrum
    Holy Cross Dundrum
    Married in this Church, on the 30th July 1890.

    Residence
    3 Ashgrove Terrace, Dundrum, Dublin.
    3 Ashgrove Terrace, Dundrum, Dublin.
    Home of Anne Keane - and Cornielus O'Driscoll.
    when they got married.
    Address was taken from their Wedding Cert.
    Residence
    Residence
    Ardee Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6.