Notes:

The end of her last name might not be correct.

Mary — Thomas FitzPatrick. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Nicholas Sinnott 20 Oct 1823, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. Nicholas (son of Peter Sinnott and Grazels Collon) was born Abt 1795. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Associations: 1860's, Rhode Island, USA; Secretary, Adopted Citizens of Rhode Island
• Associations: 1860's, Rhode Island, USA; Secretary, Adopted Citizens of Rhode Island
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 126452751
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 126452751
• Race: White
• Race: White
• Baptism: 8 Aug 1824, St John, St John County, New Brunswick, Canada; St Malachy's Catholic Church by M.F. Carroll, Priest; Sponsors were William Fran?? and Margaret Fitzpatrick
• Baptism: 8 Aug 1824, St John, St John County, New Brunswick, Canada; St Malachy's Catholic Church by M.F. Carroll, Priest; Sponsors were William Fran?? and Margaret Fitzpatrick
• Alternate Date of Birth: 4 Aug 1826; This can't be right because his baptismal record, handwritten by the Priest at the time, says he was baptised in 1824
• Alternate Date of Birth: 4 Aug 1826; This can't be right because his baptismal record, handwritten by the Priest at the time, says he was baptised in 1824
• Arrival: 29 Apr 1849, New York, USA; Age: 23
• Arrival: 29 Apr 1849, New York, USA; Age: 23
• Residence: Dec 1855, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; 1 Poplar
• Residence: Dec 1855, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; 1 Poplar
• Occupation: 1860, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; store keeper (liquor)
• Occupation: 1860, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; store keeper (liquor)
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 30
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 30
• Residence: Nov 1863, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
• Residence: Nov 1863, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
• Naturalization: 19 Nov 1863, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; US Circuit Court; Certificate (P) B609
• Naturalization: 19 Nov 1863, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; US Circuit Court; Certificate (P) B609
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 36; Marital Status: Married
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 36; Marital Status: Married
• Occupation: 1870, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; wholesale liquor dealer
• Occupation: 1870, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; wholesale liquor dealer
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 45; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 45; Census Post Office: Providence

Notes:

Peter was born in St John's County, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Nicholas Sinnott and his wife, Catherine Fitzpatrick. At a date as yet unknown, Peter married Mary Catherine Breen. She was also a native of St. John's County, New Brunswick.

On April 29, 1849, the couple arrived in New York. Their first two children, Elizabeth (about 1852) and Mary Catherine (about 1853) were born.

Peter Jr was born in 1854 and William James was born in 1855. Both of the boys were born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sometime after that, the family moved to Providence, Rhode Island. Madaline, Eleanor, Florina, Louise, Nicholas Vincent and Nellie were all born there. Nicholas, Florina and Louise passed away when they were babies.

Peter was a shopkeeper in Providence, selling wholesale liquor. He was also a member of an organization called Adopted Citizens of Rhode Island. For a time he served as its secretary.

On November 19, 1863, Peter became a Naturalized Citizen. This took place in the US Circuit Court in Providence, Rhode Island.

Sometime prior to April, 1873, Peter traveled to his family home in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland. It's unclear if this was a visit or on family business. Unfortunately, he contracted bronchitis while there.

On May 12, 1873, the Providence Evening Press ran Peter's death notice. It says he passed away in Enniscorthy on April 26th. As of this writing, its unclear if he was buried in Ireland or if his body was returned to the United States and he was buried in Providence.

His Find a Grave memorial number is 126452751



Peter was born in St John's County, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Nicholas Sinnott and his wife, Catherine Fitzpatrick. At a date as yet unknown, Peter married Mary Catherine Breen. She was also a native of St. John's County, New Brunswick.

On April 29, 1849, the couple arrived in New York. Their first two children, Elizabeth (about 1852) and Mary Catherine (about 1853) were born.

Peter Jr was born in 1854 and William James was born in 1855. Both of the boys were born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sometime after that, the family moved to Providence, Rhode Island. Madaline, Eleanor, Florina, Louise, Nicholas Vincent and Nellie were all born there. Nicholas, Florina and Louise passed away when they were babies.

Peter was a shopkeeper in Providence, selling wholesale liquor. He was also a member of an organization called Adopted Citizens of Rhode Island. For a time he served as its secretary.

On November 19, 1863, Peter became a Naturalized Citizen. This took place in the US Circuit Court in Providence, Rhode Island.

Sometime prior to April, 1873, Peter traveled to his family home in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland. It's unclear if this was a visit or on family business. Unfortunately, he contracted bronchitis while there.

On May 12, 1873, the Providence Evening Press ran Peter's death notice. It says he passed away in Enniscorthy on April 26th. As of this writing, its unclear if he was buried in Ireland or if his body was returned to the United States and he was buried in Providence.

His Find a Grave memorial number is 126452751


Buried:
St. Aidan's Churchyard

St. Aidan's Churchyard

Peter — Mary Catherine Breen. Mary (daughter of William Breen and Mary Unknown) was born Abt 1828, St John, St John County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 20 Aug 1891, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 Feb 1829, St John County, New Brunswick, Canada; St Malachy's Catholic Church by Rev John Carroll. Sponsors were Edward and Bridget Roach

Other Events:

• Race: White
• Race: White
• Name: Lizzie
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 8
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 8
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 18; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 18; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 21; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 21; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Other Events:

• Race: White
• Race: White
• Name: Kate
• Name: Kate
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 10
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 10
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 15; Marital Status: Single
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 15; Marital Status: Single
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 19; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 19; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 23; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 23; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Occupation: Jun 1875, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; music teacher
• Occupation: Jun 1875, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; music teacher
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 26; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 26; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 26; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 26; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1910, Providence Ward 1, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 56; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Boarder
• Residence: 1910, Providence Ward 1, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 56; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Boarder

Mary married John Tierney 21 Sep 1875, Rhode Island, USA. John was born Abt 1850, Ireland. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Thomas McMurrough 17 Oct 1892, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA. Thomas (son of Patrick McMurrough and Ann Foley) was born 31 Jul 1841, Ireland; died 21 May 1903, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alternate Place of Birth: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 36158925
• Race: White
• Residence: Dec 1855, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; 1 Poplar
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 6
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 15; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 18; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Occupation: Jun 1875, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; clerk
• Occupation: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; clerk in a store
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 23; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Brother-in-law
• Residence: Nov 1900, New York, New York, USA; 310 Clinton St.
• Departure: 3 Nov 1900, New York, New York, USA; to Ireland. Settled in Enniscorthy, County Wexford.
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Enniscorthy Urban, County Wexford, Ireland; 46.2 Templeshannon St. Age: 43; Relation to Head of House: Head
• other: 1904, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland; was arrested for comtempt of court
• Arrival: 1 Jul 1904, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland; from Enniscorthy, County Wexford
• Occupation: 31 Mar 1911, St Mark's Parish, Trinity Ward, County Dublin. Dublin, Ireland; landed proprietor -- land lord
• Residence: 2 Apr 1911, St Mark's Parish, Trinity Ward, County Dublin. Dublin, Ireland; 29 Sandwich St; Age: 57; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: Aug 1915, Dublin, County Dubin, Northern Ireland; 3, Pile Terrace, Up. Sandwith St.

Notes:

Peter was the son of Peter A. Sinnott and his wife, Mary Catharine Breen. He was born on July 2, 1854. Both of Peter's parents were born in St. John's County, New Brunswick, Canada.

On Nov. 2, 1900, Peter and Catherine Ada Malarkey were married. The ceremony was held at the Church of the Transfiguration in New York City.

Sometime prior to his marriage, Peter inherited the "Abbey of Enniscorthy," in County Wexford, so he and Catherine moved to Ireland. I found Peter's "Certificate of Registration of American Citizen" that he had to complete while in Ireland. It gives his date and place of birth. It also listed his wife and his two children who were living at the time.

The paperwork stated Peter and his wife left the United States for Ireland on November 3, 1900. Note that this was one day after their marriage. They traveled to Enniscorthy, County Wexford, where they stayed until June, 1904. They arrived in Dublin on July 1 of that year. The Consular Certificate said they were in Dublin to settle an estate in the Chancery Court. This must have been the estate of the relative who had willed the Abbey to Peter.

While in Enniscorthy, they at least three children. Catherine Elenore was born in 1901. This corresponds with Catherine's sister, Anna's, notes that their first child, born in County Wexford, was a daughter whom they named Catherine. Anna's notes also state that the little girl died there as well. Catherine's nephew, Howard Zellers, wrote in 1977 of "...a son Peter who died while they lived at the Abbey and was buried on the Abbey Estate. At the time of his death he was about two years of age."
So far I haven't found a record of this child.

On February 5, 2017, I emailed St. Aidan's Cathedral in Enniscorthy, asking for information on the births of the children born there to Peter A Sinnott and Catherine Malarkey. I received a response from a gentleman named Hugo Kelly. He had researched the baptismal records and found only two children: Catherine Eleanor, born on September 27, 1901 and Nicholas John, born November 18, 1903. Both were baptized in St. Aiden's. There was no mention of a child named Peter, nor was there a death recorded for Catherine Eleanor. Since the family moved to Dublin in 1904, she might have died there. However, Anna Malarkey Obenland, her aunt, wrote that she died in Wexford.

In a letter to me dated May 29, 1977, Catherine's cousin, Mary Malarkey Starner, wrote of the family lore, "He (Peter) being the eldest son inherited a poverty stricken estate which by law or otherwise always passed from the oldest son to the oldest son. After they married they went to Ireland to live and 3 children were born to them. Nicholas Sennate (sic. should be Peter Sinnott) was not a Catholic as the previous heir had been and who had an alter (sic) in the "Abbey" which Nicholas (sic) and Catherine had removed, consequently the tale was that the 2 oldest of their children were poisoned by "fairies" as a punishment for having the alter (sic) removed. The other child, a son, died in the Irish Rebellion in the early 1920's."

On March 18, 1903, Peter and Catherine's son Nicholas was born in Enniscorthy. Daughter Eleanor was born in Dublin on December 19, 1909. Unfortunately, Eleanor died when she was ten years old. Nicholas passed away at the age of twenty-two.

The 1901 Irish Census lists Peter and Catherine at 46.2 Templeshannon St, in Enniscorthy. This was a hotel, categorized as "1st class." The couple occupied one room.

While looking through FamilySearch.org, I came across a record for Peter. It is from the collection, "Ireland, Prison Registers, 1790-1924." It says that in 1904, Peter was arrested in Wexford, County Wexford, for contempt of court. The records state that the prison where he was housed was in Wexford. Whether this was really a prison, as we think of them today, or just a town jail is unknown. Nor do we know how long he was in there. His residence at the time was Enniscorthy.

Catherine's nephew also relates, "After having lived at the Abbey some time the Irish Government confiscated their estate under the Irish Land Reform Act. They were to be compensated for their land in the amount of about forty thousand pounds. Actually they received very little except for a small pension. After her husband's death, Katherine continued to receive the pension until her death. Katherine under dower rights only had a life estate following Peter's death."

The "Irish Reform Act" mentioned above was probably the Land Purchase Act in 1909. According to Wikipedia, the Act "extended the 1903 Act by allowing for the compulsory purchase of tenanted farmland by the Land Commission, but fell far short in its financial provisions." This sounds to me like the government ran out of money. Thus, as Howard said, Peter and Catherine never received all of their proceeds. Also note the word, "compulsory". Howard used the word "confiscated" but they mean the same thing. The Sinnotts were forced to give up their land.

The Ireland Census of 1911 shows Peter and Catherine living with Nicholas and Eleanor at 29.3 Sandwith St., St Mark's Parish, Trinity Ward, Dublin, Ireland. The four members of the family were all living in one room. It states that they had had three children, with two alive at that time. This means was the child Peter is just family lore.

That census says that Peter was a "landed proprietor" and a landlord. The family was Roman Catholic.

Peter passed away in Dublin on December 11, 1930. His residence at the time was 62 Denzile St. On 11 March 2014, I checked Google Earth. At that time, there was no Denzile St. There was, however, a Denzille Lane.

He was buried in Dean's Grange Cemetery (aka Deansgrange). I wrote to the cemetery in the 1970's and received the plots of Peter and his family. On his burial record, Peter's last name is spelled "Synnott." According to a Find A Grave Volunteer, none of the family have gravestones. His plot is 25-F3-North.

As a side note, a lady named Ellen Breen is buried in the same grave as the Sinnotts. Peter's mother's maiden name was Catherine Breen. It's hard to imagine this is a coincidence. Ellen was the widow of a Patrick Breen. She passed away in 1901 at the age of 70 years old, which would make her birth date in about 1831. I wonder if Patrick was Peter's Uncle? If so, this might be a clue as to where Catherine Breen's family was from. (County Wexford, possibly Enniscorthy.) A Margaret Tobin is buried there as well. Could she be another relative? More research is needed in that regard.

Peter's Find a Grave memorial number is 36158925.


Buried:
Deans Grange Cemetery; #25--F3-North; Name on record is spelled Synott

Died:
62 Denzile St

Peter married Catherine Ada Malarkey 2 Nov 1900, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA. Catherine (daughter of John J Mullarkey and Mary Joyce) was born 22 Nov 1867, Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 Jan 1947, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland; was buried , Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Court St

Court St

Other Events:

• Race: White
• Race: White
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 2
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 2
• Birth: Abt 1861, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
• Birth: Abt 1861, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 9; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 9; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 18; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 18; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 126452597
• Residence: 1860, Providence Ward 5, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 5/12

Notes:

Died:
Age: 22 Mos

Other Events:

• Race: White
• Race: White
• Name: Nellie
• Name: Nellie
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 3; Marital Status: Single
• Residence: 1865, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 3; Marital Status: Single
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 7; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1870, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States; Age: 7; Census Post Office: Providence
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 10; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 10; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
• Residence: 1880, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 126453390
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 126453390
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 126453390

Other Events:

• Residence: 1875, Providence Ward 4, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; Age: 10; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of First Name: Louise
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 126453560

Notes:

Died:
Age: 4 Mos