Magee Family of Parsons Green, Kilmacud, County Dublin
William Snell Magee married 13.10.1787 Frances Diana Croker King
born circa 1761 St Mary’s Church born circa 1760
of Parsons Green Dublin daughter of Samuel Croker-King
died 17.07.1846 aged 85 years died 26.01.1834 aged 74 years
Bundoran
William Snell Magee baptised 19.04.1761 or 13.05.1761 at St Mary’s, Dublin son of Robert and
Susanna McGee of Ormond Quay. William a Dublin merchant and one of the partners in the
firm of William and Robert Magee operated from 40 Sackville Street and auctioned tobacco, hemp,
linen and wine. He was a director of Bank of Ireland between 1810 and 1833 and was also a
member of the Ouzel Galley.
He married Frances Diana Croker-King on 13.10.1797 at St Mary's Church, Dublin She was the
daughter of Samuel Croker (later known as Croker-King), who it was said had saved the life of a
young boy who would later become the Duke of Wellington. Samuel was a founder member of
the Royal College of Surgeons in 1780 and was a consultant surgeon to the Rotunda Lying in
Hospital in 1784. William purchased the house, then known as "Parson's Green" in 1793 and
lived there for nearly 60 years.
Three of William Magee’s daughters married in Stillorgan and lived locally. Major Samuel
Croker-King died at Parson's Green on 22 Apr 1829. His grandson, also called William Snell
Magee immigrated to Australia to Ballarat in the Victoria district. By the end of 1852, some
90,000 people had flocked to Victoria in search of gold. An unusual and interesting memorial is
to be found at Stillorgan Graveyard.
'Sacred to the memory of Sarah Green, alias Tucker, 57 years in the family of Wm. S Magee
Esq’r of Parsons Green in this Parish. She was a faithful servant and humble friend, she
departed this life trusting solely on the merits of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on 1st
March 1816 age 93 years. She was beloved and respected by all who knew her. Well done
thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of the lord.'
Elizabeth Isabella Magee, niece of William Snell Magee was born circa 1826 in County Dublin.
Elizabeth niece acted as executor for each of her aunts. She died a spinster on 10.07.1905 aged
79 years and is buried at Mount Jerome. She left 12K in personal estate and Jane Crozier
Clarke was her executor.
William Snell Magee final resting place has not be identified to-date.
1 Anne Magee baptised 07.09.1788 at St Mary’s the eldest daughter died 11.02.1848.
2 Susanna Magee of Ormond Quay baptised 10.09.1789 at St Marys Dublin and died young.
3 Robert Magee eldest son of Ormond Quay baptised 14.10.1790 at St Mary’s married Janet
(Jessy) Prentice daughter of Richard Prentice of Princes Street, Edinburgh on 26.07.1825 at
Edinburgh. Jessy died in Dublin 18.05.1826. Robert died 29.07.1846 at Parsons Green.
4 Samuel Magee (Rev) of Ormond Quay baptised 06.10.1791 at St Mary’s was for 49 years the
Vicar of the Parish of Rathmoylon in County Meath. Samuel died 14.02.1873 aged 82 years
at 6 Upper Prince Edward, Blackrock. Margaret his wife died on 04.01.1881 at 12 Clarinda
Park North. Margaret was the beloved Aunt of William Snell Magee of Ballarat. Samuel
married Margaret Frood eldest daughter of Major James N Frood at Oakhill, Cavan circa
March 1818.
5 William Magee of Ormond Quay baptised 14.01.1793 at St Mary’s.
6 Charles Magee of Bachelors Walk baptised 06.04.1794 at St Mary’s married Margaret Crozier
youngest daughter of George Crozier of Banbridge on the 01.02.1822 at Seapatrick Church.
Margaret was the sister of Captain F R M Crozier of the HMS Terror on the Franklin Expedition.
Charles was a JP and lived at Bellvue, Kilmacud Road from 1858 to 1860 before moving to 5
Sydney Avenue, Blackrock.
1 Francis Magee born circa 1825 married Isabella Stewart in January 1853.
2 William Snell Magee born circa 1829 moved to Ballarat and became Governor of
Melbourne Jail. He married Selina Kelly in 1856 and the had issue. He died
10.11.1884 at Melbourne and Selina died 19.11.1902.
3 Jane Crozier Magee only daughter was married from Bellevue Dundrum, the home of
her father to Francis Clarke MD son of Richard Clarke of Sydney Ave on 11.04.1860 at
Taney Church. Jane died 3 May 1907 at Rosenberg, Glenageary.
7 Susanna Magee of Lower Ormond Quay baptised 01.08.1795 at St Mary's.
8 Frances Diana Magee born circa 1799 died at Rosenberg, Silchester Road, Kingstown
on 16 Mar 1890 aged 91 years and is buried at Deansgrange.
9 Rebecca Magee born June 1803 at Sackville Street, 3rd daughter of the late William Snell
Magee married John James Hamilton a widower of Chelsea, London on 04.01.1848 at Stillorgan
Church. Rev Samuel Magee brother of the bride performed the ceremony. John worked for
the Inland Revenue at Somerset House. He was a parish nominator for Booterstown Church
(SS Philip & James) and was also on the committee for the enlargement and improvement of
Booterstown Church. He donated 200 pounds towards the building of a Glebe House. He
died late of Hebert Lodge at Lisdoonvarna on 23 Jul 1872 aged 70. Rebecca died 19 Apr 1887
aged 83 years at Herbert Lodge, Sydney Avenue, Blackrock and is buried at Deansgrange.
10 Mary Magee born circa 1805 youngest daughter married Captain Thomas Paul Williamson late
93rd Highlanders and son of the late Rev Thomas Williamson on 19.04.1842 at Stillorgan
Church. Thomas died on 19.12.1844 at Ventnor, Isle of Wight aged 48 years. Mary, last
surviving child of William Snell Magee died at her residence Rosenberg, Sylchester Road,
Kingstown on 30.10.1893 aged 88 years and is buried at Deansgrange.
©June Bow & Karen Poff - October 2017 - updated July 2020
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William Snell Magee married 13.10.1787 Frances Diana Croker King
born circa 1761 St Mary’s Church born circa 1760
of Parsons Green Dublin daughter of Samuel Croker-King
died 17.07.1846 aged 85 years died 26.01.1834 aged 74 years
Bundoran
William Snell Magee baptised 19.04.1761 or 13.05.1761 at St Mary’s, Dublin son of Robert and
Susanna McGee of Ormond Quay. William a Dublin merchant and one of the partners in the
firm of William and Robert Magee operated from 40 Sackville Street and auctioned tobacco, hemp,
linen and wine. He was a director of Bank of Ireland between 1810 and 1833 and was also a
member of the Ouzel Galley.
He married Frances Diana Croker-King on 13.10.1797 at St Mary's Church, Dublin She was the
daughter of Samuel Croker (later known as Croker-King), who it was said had saved the life of a
young boy who would later become the Duke of Wellington. Samuel was a founder member of
the Royal College of Surgeons in 1780 and was a consultant surgeon to the Rotunda Lying in
Hospital in 1784. William purchased the house, then known as "Parson's Green" in 1793 and
lived there for nearly 60 years.
Three of William Magee’s daughters married in Stillorgan and lived locally. Major Samuel
Croker-King died at Parson's Green on 22 Apr 1829. His grandson, also called William Snell
Magee immigrated to Australia to Ballarat in the Victoria district. By the end of 1852, some
90,000 people had flocked to Victoria in search of gold. An unusual and interesting memorial is
to be found at Stillorgan Graveyard.
'Sacred to the memory of Sarah Green, alias Tucker, 57 years in the family of Wm. S Magee
Esq’r of Parsons Green in this Parish. She was a faithful servant and humble friend, she
departed this life trusting solely on the merits of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on 1st
March 1816 age 93 years. She was beloved and respected by all who knew her. Well done
thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of the lord.'
Elizabeth Isabella Magee, niece of William Snell Magee was born circa 1826 in County Dublin.
Elizabeth niece acted as executor for each of her aunts. She died a spinster on 10.07.1905 aged
79 years and is buried at Mount Jerome. She left 12K in personal estate and Jane Crozier
Clarke was her executor.
William Snell Magee final resting place has not be identified to-date.
1 Anne Magee baptised 07.09.1788 at St Mary’s the eldest daughter died 11.02.1848.
2 Susanna Magee of Ormond Quay baptised 10.09.1789 at St Marys Dublin and died young.
3 Robert Magee eldest son of Ormond Quay baptised 14.10.1790 at St Mary’s married Janet
(Jessy) Prentice daughter of Richard Prentice of Princes Street, Edinburgh on 26.07.1825 at
Edinburgh. Jessy died in Dublin 18.05.1826. Robert died 29.07.1846 at Parsons Green.
4 Samuel Magee (Rev) of Ormond Quay baptised 06.10.1791 at St Mary’s was for 49 years the
Vicar of the Parish of Rathmoylon in County Meath. Samuel died 14.02.1873 aged 82 years
at 6 Upper Prince Edward, Blackrock. Margaret his wife died on 04.01.1881 at 12 Clarinda
Park North. Margaret was the beloved Aunt of William Snell Magee of Ballarat. Samuel
married Margaret Frood eldest daughter of Major James N Frood at Oakhill, Cavan circa
March 1818.
5 William Magee of Ormond Quay baptised 14.01.1793 at St Mary’s.
6 Charles Magee of Bachelors Walk baptised 06.04.1794 at St Mary’s married Margaret Crozier
youngest daughter of George Crozier of Banbridge on the 01.02.1822 at Seapatrick Church.
Margaret was the sister of Captain F R M Crozier of the HMS Terror on the Franklin Expedition.
Charles was a JP and lived at Bellvue, Kilmacud Road from 1858 to 1860 before moving to 5
Sydney Avenue, Blackrock.
1 Francis Magee born circa 1825 married Isabella Stewart in January 1853.
2 William Snell Magee born circa 1829 moved to Ballarat and became Governor of
Melbourne Jail. He married Selina Kelly in 1856 and the had issue. He died
10.11.1884 at Melbourne and Selina died 19.11.1902.
3 Jane Crozier Magee only daughter was married from Bellevue Dundrum, the home of
her father to Francis Clarke MD son of Richard Clarke of Sydney Ave on 11.04.1860 at
Taney Church. Jane died 3 May 1907 at Rosenberg, Glenageary.
7 Susanna Magee of Lower Ormond Quay baptised 01.08.1795 at St Mary's.
8 Frances Diana Magee born circa 1799 died at Rosenberg, Silchester Road, Kingstown
on 16 Mar 1890 aged 91 years and is buried at Deansgrange.
9 Rebecca Magee born June 1803 at Sackville Street, 3rd daughter of the late William Snell
Magee married John James Hamilton a widower of Chelsea, London on 04.01.1848 at Stillorgan
Church. Rev Samuel Magee brother of the bride performed the ceremony. John worked for
the Inland Revenue at Somerset House. He was a parish nominator for Booterstown Church
(SS Philip & James) and was also on the committee for the enlargement and improvement of
Booterstown Church. He donated 200 pounds towards the building of a Glebe House. He
died late of Hebert Lodge at Lisdoonvarna on 23 Jul 1872 aged 70. Rebecca died 19 Apr 1887
aged 83 years at Herbert Lodge, Sydney Avenue, Blackrock and is buried at Deansgrange.
10 Mary Magee born circa 1805 youngest daughter married Captain Thomas Paul Williamson late
93rd Highlanders and son of the late Rev Thomas Williamson on 19.04.1842 at Stillorgan
Church. Thomas died on 19.12.1844 at Ventnor, Isle of Wight aged 48 years. Mary, last
surviving child of William Snell Magee died at her residence Rosenberg, Sylchester Road,
Kingstown on 30.10.1893 aged 88 years and is buried at Deansgrange.
©June Bow & Karen Poff - October 2017 - updated July 2020
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