Charles Vallancey - His portrait used as the frontispiece in Vol 4 of Collectanea.
Vallancey Family of Pembroke Lodge
Charles Vallancey married Mary Preston
born 6 Apr 1731
died 8 Aug 1812 (87) died 12 Jul 1760
Mount Street Mallow, Cork
Charles Vallancey (born 6 Apr 1731 and baptised 29 Apr 1731 St Martin in the Fields, Westminster)
was the son of Francis or François de Vallancé and Mary Preston who were married at the Royal
Hospital Chapel, Greenwich on 21 June 1724. Mary was the daughter of Lieutenant Thomas
Preston of Long Acre in the parish of St Martin in the Fields who served as an officer in the Tenth
Regiment. Both Charles’ parents died when he was very young and he was supported by the
Preston family, in particular by Mary’s brother, Captain John Preston, also of the Tenth Regiment, who
was, at one time, Town Major of Gibraltar. Charles Vallancey joined Lieutenant General Columbine’s
(later known as the Tenth) Regiment of Foot in 1746/7 and transferred from the Tenth Regiment to
the Royal Engineers in 1762.
The above information is courtesy of Janice Wilson, PhD.
Charles Vallancey born circa 1725 was based in Gibraltar in 1750. According to himself he was the
son of Le Brun de Valancia and was born in Flanders but as a young child was sent to England and
educated at Eton. He married Mary and was in Cork by 1754. Mary died 12 Jul 1760 at Mallow, Cork.
1 George Preston Vallancey born circa 1747 possibly in Gibraltar entered the army and fought
in the American war of Independence and became a Major of Brigade. He married Margaret
England in 1786. He was aid-de-camp to General David Dundas. Margaret died 1789.
1 Margaret Vallancey, eldest daughter born circa 1787, married Thomas Baverstock of
Windsor at Eton on 19 Dec 1815 died aged 81 on the 18 Sep 1864.
2 Frances Vallancey, second daughter born 21 Jul 1788 in the Parish of St James and went
to live with her grandfather at Lower Mount Street after the death of her father. Frances
died in Cheltenham on 7 Jan 1862. Her sister Margaret was her executrix.
3 Richard Vallancey born 1789 joined the army and in 1833 was in command of the Revenue
Police in Gort. He attained the rank of Captain with the 1st Royal Regiment.
1 Isabella Eliza Vallencey eldest daughter born 1820 married Richard Kelly of Gort in
January 1852.
2 Charles George Vallancey born circa 1818 at Gort (Master Gunner Royal Artillery at
Duncannon Fort) married Catherine Agnes Gibson in 1854 at Greenwich, London.
1 Richard Thomas Vallancey born 1855 at Greenwich.
2 Charles George Vallancey born 24 Sep 1865 at Fethard, New Ross.
3 Elizabeth Vallancey born 1826.
4 R Vallancey lost onboard the Odessa bound for Valpariso in 1854.
Richard secondly married Catherine O’Donnell, youngest daughter of Thomas O’Donnell
of Pallaskenry, Co Limerick at Gort Church on 8 Aug 1833. They lived at Dungoora Cottage
in Kilfenora, Co Limerick. Richard a Chelsea pensioner, died at Gort on 11 Sep 1867.
5 William Henry Vallancey baptised April 1836 at Killaloe. He was stationed at
Letterkenny and transferred to Drumlisk, Co Longford in 1862. He married Annie
Shaw of Kingstown, eldest daughter of William Thomas Shaw of Shawbrook Co
Longford, on 10 May 1864 at Monkstown Church, Co Dublin. He was an inspector of
Police (RIC).
1 Richard George Vallancy born 27 Jun 1865 at Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.
2 Son Vallancey born 13 Jul 1870 at Frankford, Parsonstown.
3 Alfred Pottenger Vallancey born 21 Oct 1872 at Moate, Co Westmeath.
4 Charles England Vallancey born 1874.
5 Thomas Vallancey born 5 Oct 1878 at Moate, Co Westmeath.
6 Thomas Vallancey youngest son living at Seafort, Oranmore, Co Galway in 1869.
George secondly married Isabella Humpreys, daughter of Richard Humphreys on 4 Dec 1792 at St
Pauls. He published Discipline of a regiment of Militia in 1793. George died at the barracks of the
King's Own Militia, New Windsor, Berkshire, England on 20 Dec 1809 aged 63 and was buried at
Windsor. Isabella died in 1848.
5 Annie Vallancey, third daughter.
6 Isabelle Vallancey born circa 1805.
7 George Preston Vallancey born 14 May 1806 was educated at Windsor joined the 36th Madras
and attained the rank of Lieut Colonel. He married Harriet Garrett, fifth daughter of Sir
George Garrett of East Cosham House near Portsmouth, at Chinsutah, East Indies on
26 Aug 1833. Harriet died on the 22 Jun 1858 at Southsea. George Preston Vallancey of H M
Indian Arm married Jane Mary Yates, daughter of Captain Thomas William Yates on
21 Sep 1859 at Atcomb, Near York George died 16 Dec 1878 on the Island of Guernsey.
1 George Vallancey born 1860 at Acomb.
2 Henry d’Estampes (Harry) Vallancey baptised 9 Sep 1862 at Acomb.
3 Amyer d’Estampes Vallancey baptised 25 Dec 1863 Sutton, St Nicholas, Liverpool.
4 Isabel d’Estampes Vallancey baptised in India on1 Jan 1867.
5 Eleanore Louise D'estampes Vallancey born 1872 baptised in India on 21 Jul 1872.
8 Henry Edward Francis baptised 8 Oct 1807 at New Windsor Berkshire, attended Eton and
was ordained priest in 1836. He died 19 Sep 1888 aged 82 at was buried at St Nicholas
Churchyard, Sutton, Lancs.
2 Charles Vallancey, second son entered the army was a Brigade Major and died in 1785.
3` Rupert Preston Vallancey joined the 55 Regiment as a ensign, made lieutenant in 1774 and died
at St Lucia in 1779.
4 Mary Elizabeth Vallancey, eldest daughter.
5 Elizabeth Preston Vallancey, second daughter married Captain John Pratt on 13 Jul 1782.
1 Charles Vallancey Pratt born in 1789 was educated at Trinity and was a topographical
artist/map maker.
1 Charles Vallancey Pratt born circa 1831 married Mary O'Flaherty in Lurgan on
6 Oct 1881 Charles and Mary were then living at Seafort, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
Charles died at Waterloo Road on 21 Jul 1907 and was buried at Mount Jerome.
1 Charles James Pratt born on 16 Feb 1883 was baptised 25 Apr 1883 at Christ
Church, Leeson Park, Dublin
2 Finola Pratt born on 16 Feb 1887 was baptised 13 Apr 1887 at Christ Church,
Leeson Park, Dublin.
3 Cecily Pratt born 31 Dec 1889, was baptised 9 Mar 1890 at Christ Church,
Leeson Park, Dublin.
6 Frances Preston Vallancey born 17 Oct 1755 baptised at St Pauls C of I Dublin married Lt Joseph
Shewbridge in 1775. Major Shewbridge of the Royal Irish Artillery died in 1796 and Frances died
20 Oct 1819 at Lower Mount Street.
7 Letitia Vallancey married William O’Brien Drury in July 1783 in the diocese of Cloyne. Born in
1754 William was a senior officer of the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and
attained the rank of Rear Admiral. He was born in County Cork son of Edward Drury and Ann
Maule. William died 6 Mar 1811.
1 Charles John Drury born circa 1800.
1 William Vallancey Drury, MD of lower Merrion Street married Isabella Maria
Toomey, daughter of Mark Anthony Toomey of Kilcarbury, Clondalkin at Clondalkin
Church on 15 May 1845.
8 Ann Mary Vallancey married John Drury on 16 Jan 1781 in the diocese of Cloyne. John was
commandant of Spike Island.
1 Charles Drury born Bilberry Hill, Cork joined the 29th Regiment of Foot. He attained the
rank of Captain having served a total of 34 years as an officer. He died 24 Oct 1836 at
Newlands, St John.
9 John Preston Vallance was buried at 21 Oct 1754 Limerick, St Munchins.
Charles of Blackrock secondly married Julia Ann (Julie Jeanne) Blosset, of Monkstown daughter of
Colonel Paul de Blosset on 15 Nov 1765. He was Major of Engineers in 1761 at Charles Fort and in
1762 he bought land with a new house from Viscount Fitzwilliam (near the avenue gate leading from
Blackrock to Merrion). In 1763 the Queens bridge was built to Vallancey's design and in June 1766, Charles
was made Director of Engineers and was given the rank of Major of Foot. He was granted 100L for
executing a military map by the Marquis of Kildare in 1773 and Julia died 18 Dec 1783 and was buried at
the Huguenot Cemetery (The Green). By 1769 he had moved into Dublin City, leasing his Blackrock land
to Christopher Deey and by 1774 he was living at Cumberland Street. In 1770 he prepared maps for
Lord Townsend and is thought to have offered a design for what is now known as O’Connell Bridge. In
1780 he was at Prospect House in Miltown (now called The Old House beside EuroSpar). In 1781 he was
in Waterford strengthening the Harbour with order to proceed to Cork to do same there. Julia his wife is
thought to have been too old to have any children but his youngest daughter would seem to have been
born during the time of their marriage. By 1790 he was working at Spike Island.
10 Catherine Vallancey youngest daughter born circa 1774 married Thomas Lysaght junior on
12 Oct 1799. The marriage was performed by Rev Dr Kearney, Provost of Trinity. Thomas was a
solicitor of County Clare and Leeson Street. Thomas died circa 1830 and Catherine died at Bay
View near Kilrush on 5 Jan 1848 aged 74.
1 Thomas Vallancey Lysaght joined the army and married Fanny Sophia Hamilton, eldest
daughter of Lieut Col Hamilton, Commanding the 64th Regiment at St Thomas’s, Dacca
in April 1829. He attained the rank of Major in the Bengal Army.
1 Maria Vallancey Lysaght, second daughter born circa 1837 died on 19 Dec 1871
at Courtnay Villa, Milverton Hill.
2 Catherine Vallancey Lysaght, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Vallancey died on
5 Apr 1834.
3 Margaret Lysaght, second daughter married Edmond Cole Bowen, Attorney in
November 1828.
4 Charlotte Lysaght, fourth daughter married George Davoran, second son of the late Basil
Davoran, solicitor at Kilrush Church in August 1842.
Charles thirdly married Catherine. In 1786 he was appointed to Board of Kingstown Harbour and by this
time had attained the rank of Colonel. In later years he considered himself an authority on Irish
antiquities and published many essays on these including:-
Collectanea de Rebus Hibernicis, 6 vols., between 1770 and 1804;
Essay on the Irish Language, 1772;
Grammar of the Irish Language, 1773;
Vindication of the Ancient Kingdom of Ireland, 1786;
Ancient History of Ireland proved from the Sanscrit Books, 1797;
Prospectus of a Dictionary of the Aire Coti or Antient Irish, 1802.
Vallancey had many theories about the ancient races of Ireland. One of these conjectures (or to some) wild
notions, was that the round towers of Ireland were actually fire towers and that the druids had danced around
them. He was lambasted and sneered at for being a visionary and theorist but by virtue of his research, he
managed to save a lot of old manuscripts. He also made copies of the Down survey, which he found in a library in
France, which took him five months. The Irish copy was partially burned and the only other known version had
been sent to England by William Petty. The ship it was transported on was commandeered by the French.
He studied the Irish language and theorised that it was the same language used by the Estrusrians (who are
supposed to have emigrated from Phoenicia and the Phoenician language that is thought to have belonged to
the Indo European people as well as the Celts). Catherine died in February 1799 and was buried in the parish of
St Paul’s on 1 Mar 1799. The same year he was living at Leeson Street and and was a General in Command of Cork
Harbour.
11 Child Vallancey buried 25 Feb 1796 at St Paul’s Dublin.
Charles fourthly married Edith Plowman of the Parish of St Peter on 8 Dec 1802. Edith died on 1 Jan 1809
and was buried at Turant Graveyard in the parish of Dunlavin with her parents George and Comfort
Plowman. Charles died at Mount Street on 8 Aug 1812 and was buried at St Peter's Churchyard at Aungier Street.
In March 1813 his manuscripts and books were auctioned at the sale room of Thomas Jones of 6 Eustace Street.
Sale items included Snorra Edda, Peder Hansen Resen's Edda Islandorum, Cambrensus Eversus or 'Cambrensis
Overthrown' by 12th century clergyman, Gerald of Wales (1146-1223) or Gerald Di Barri, and manuscripts of
Chichester House detailing claims and on the forfeited estates of Ireland.
12 Charles Aymer Vallancey born Camden Street in 1804 married Mary Ann Knapp Attwood
on 13 Aug 1828 at Lambeth. Charles died 2 Sep 1829 in India and Mary Ann married
William Caine on 18 Jan 1830 at Cawnpor, Calcutta.
13 Edith Vallancey born circa May 1807 died July 1808 aged 14 months.
Our thanks to Janice Wilson PhD, in Australia for information on General Charles Vallancey .
© June Bow & Karen Poff – July 2020/updated February 2023
Charles Vallancey married Mary Preston
born 6 Apr 1731
died 8 Aug 1812 (87) died 12 Jul 1760
Mount Street Mallow, Cork
Charles Vallancey (born 6 Apr 1731 and baptised 29 Apr 1731 St Martin in the Fields, Westminster)
was the son of Francis or François de Vallancé and Mary Preston who were married at the Royal
Hospital Chapel, Greenwich on 21 June 1724. Mary was the daughter of Lieutenant Thomas
Preston of Long Acre in the parish of St Martin in the Fields who served as an officer in the Tenth
Regiment. Both Charles’ parents died when he was very young and he was supported by the
Preston family, in particular by Mary’s brother, Captain John Preston, also of the Tenth Regiment, who
was, at one time, Town Major of Gibraltar. Charles Vallancey joined Lieutenant General Columbine’s
(later known as the Tenth) Regiment of Foot in 1746/7 and transferred from the Tenth Regiment to
the Royal Engineers in 1762.
The above information is courtesy of Janice Wilson, PhD.
Charles Vallancey born circa 1725 was based in Gibraltar in 1750. According to himself he was the
son of Le Brun de Valancia and was born in Flanders but as a young child was sent to England and
educated at Eton. He married Mary and was in Cork by 1754. Mary died 12 Jul 1760 at Mallow, Cork.
1 George Preston Vallancey born circa 1747 possibly in Gibraltar entered the army and fought
in the American war of Independence and became a Major of Brigade. He married Margaret
England in 1786. He was aid-de-camp to General David Dundas. Margaret died 1789.
1 Margaret Vallancey, eldest daughter born circa 1787, married Thomas Baverstock of
Windsor at Eton on 19 Dec 1815 died aged 81 on the 18 Sep 1864.
2 Frances Vallancey, second daughter born 21 Jul 1788 in the Parish of St James and went
to live with her grandfather at Lower Mount Street after the death of her father. Frances
died in Cheltenham on 7 Jan 1862. Her sister Margaret was her executrix.
3 Richard Vallancey born 1789 joined the army and in 1833 was in command of the Revenue
Police in Gort. He attained the rank of Captain with the 1st Royal Regiment.
1 Isabella Eliza Vallencey eldest daughter born 1820 married Richard Kelly of Gort in
January 1852.
2 Charles George Vallancey born circa 1818 at Gort (Master Gunner Royal Artillery at
Duncannon Fort) married Catherine Agnes Gibson in 1854 at Greenwich, London.
1 Richard Thomas Vallancey born 1855 at Greenwich.
2 Charles George Vallancey born 24 Sep 1865 at Fethard, New Ross.
3 Elizabeth Vallancey born 1826.
4 R Vallancey lost onboard the Odessa bound for Valpariso in 1854.
Richard secondly married Catherine O’Donnell, youngest daughter of Thomas O’Donnell
of Pallaskenry, Co Limerick at Gort Church on 8 Aug 1833. They lived at Dungoora Cottage
in Kilfenora, Co Limerick. Richard a Chelsea pensioner, died at Gort on 11 Sep 1867.
5 William Henry Vallancey baptised April 1836 at Killaloe. He was stationed at
Letterkenny and transferred to Drumlisk, Co Longford in 1862. He married Annie
Shaw of Kingstown, eldest daughter of William Thomas Shaw of Shawbrook Co
Longford, on 10 May 1864 at Monkstown Church, Co Dublin. He was an inspector of
Police (RIC).
1 Richard George Vallancy born 27 Jun 1865 at Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.
2 Son Vallancey born 13 Jul 1870 at Frankford, Parsonstown.
3 Alfred Pottenger Vallancey born 21 Oct 1872 at Moate, Co Westmeath.
4 Charles England Vallancey born 1874.
5 Thomas Vallancey born 5 Oct 1878 at Moate, Co Westmeath.
6 Thomas Vallancey youngest son living at Seafort, Oranmore, Co Galway in 1869.
George secondly married Isabella Humpreys, daughter of Richard Humphreys on 4 Dec 1792 at St
Pauls. He published Discipline of a regiment of Militia in 1793. George died at the barracks of the
King's Own Militia, New Windsor, Berkshire, England on 20 Dec 1809 aged 63 and was buried at
Windsor. Isabella died in 1848.
5 Annie Vallancey, third daughter.
6 Isabelle Vallancey born circa 1805.
7 George Preston Vallancey born 14 May 1806 was educated at Windsor joined the 36th Madras
and attained the rank of Lieut Colonel. He married Harriet Garrett, fifth daughter of Sir
George Garrett of East Cosham House near Portsmouth, at Chinsutah, East Indies on
26 Aug 1833. Harriet died on the 22 Jun 1858 at Southsea. George Preston Vallancey of H M
Indian Arm married Jane Mary Yates, daughter of Captain Thomas William Yates on
21 Sep 1859 at Atcomb, Near York George died 16 Dec 1878 on the Island of Guernsey.
1 George Vallancey born 1860 at Acomb.
2 Henry d’Estampes (Harry) Vallancey baptised 9 Sep 1862 at Acomb.
3 Amyer d’Estampes Vallancey baptised 25 Dec 1863 Sutton, St Nicholas, Liverpool.
4 Isabel d’Estampes Vallancey baptised in India on1 Jan 1867.
5 Eleanore Louise D'estampes Vallancey born 1872 baptised in India on 21 Jul 1872.
8 Henry Edward Francis baptised 8 Oct 1807 at New Windsor Berkshire, attended Eton and
was ordained priest in 1836. He died 19 Sep 1888 aged 82 at was buried at St Nicholas
Churchyard, Sutton, Lancs.
2 Charles Vallancey, second son entered the army was a Brigade Major and died in 1785.
3` Rupert Preston Vallancey joined the 55 Regiment as a ensign, made lieutenant in 1774 and died
at St Lucia in 1779.
4 Mary Elizabeth Vallancey, eldest daughter.
5 Elizabeth Preston Vallancey, second daughter married Captain John Pratt on 13 Jul 1782.
1 Charles Vallancey Pratt born in 1789 was educated at Trinity and was a topographical
artist/map maker.
1 Charles Vallancey Pratt born circa 1831 married Mary O'Flaherty in Lurgan on
6 Oct 1881 Charles and Mary were then living at Seafort, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
Charles died at Waterloo Road on 21 Jul 1907 and was buried at Mount Jerome.
1 Charles James Pratt born on 16 Feb 1883 was baptised 25 Apr 1883 at Christ
Church, Leeson Park, Dublin
2 Finola Pratt born on 16 Feb 1887 was baptised 13 Apr 1887 at Christ Church,
Leeson Park, Dublin.
3 Cecily Pratt born 31 Dec 1889, was baptised 9 Mar 1890 at Christ Church,
Leeson Park, Dublin.
6 Frances Preston Vallancey born 17 Oct 1755 baptised at St Pauls C of I Dublin married Lt Joseph
Shewbridge in 1775. Major Shewbridge of the Royal Irish Artillery died in 1796 and Frances died
20 Oct 1819 at Lower Mount Street.
7 Letitia Vallancey married William O’Brien Drury in July 1783 in the diocese of Cloyne. Born in
1754 William was a senior officer of the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and
attained the rank of Rear Admiral. He was born in County Cork son of Edward Drury and Ann
Maule. William died 6 Mar 1811.
1 Charles John Drury born circa 1800.
1 William Vallancey Drury, MD of lower Merrion Street married Isabella Maria
Toomey, daughter of Mark Anthony Toomey of Kilcarbury, Clondalkin at Clondalkin
Church on 15 May 1845.
8 Ann Mary Vallancey married John Drury on 16 Jan 1781 in the diocese of Cloyne. John was
commandant of Spike Island.
1 Charles Drury born Bilberry Hill, Cork joined the 29th Regiment of Foot. He attained the
rank of Captain having served a total of 34 years as an officer. He died 24 Oct 1836 at
Newlands, St John.
9 John Preston Vallance was buried at 21 Oct 1754 Limerick, St Munchins.
Charles of Blackrock secondly married Julia Ann (Julie Jeanne) Blosset, of Monkstown daughter of
Colonel Paul de Blosset on 15 Nov 1765. He was Major of Engineers in 1761 at Charles Fort and in
1762 he bought land with a new house from Viscount Fitzwilliam (near the avenue gate leading from
Blackrock to Merrion). In 1763 the Queens bridge was built to Vallancey's design and in June 1766, Charles
was made Director of Engineers and was given the rank of Major of Foot. He was granted 100L for
executing a military map by the Marquis of Kildare in 1773 and Julia died 18 Dec 1783 and was buried at
the Huguenot Cemetery (The Green). By 1769 he had moved into Dublin City, leasing his Blackrock land
to Christopher Deey and by 1774 he was living at Cumberland Street. In 1770 he prepared maps for
Lord Townsend and is thought to have offered a design for what is now known as O’Connell Bridge. In
1780 he was at Prospect House in Miltown (now called The Old House beside EuroSpar). In 1781 he was
in Waterford strengthening the Harbour with order to proceed to Cork to do same there. Julia his wife is
thought to have been too old to have any children but his youngest daughter would seem to have been
born during the time of their marriage. By 1790 he was working at Spike Island.
10 Catherine Vallancey youngest daughter born circa 1774 married Thomas Lysaght junior on
12 Oct 1799. The marriage was performed by Rev Dr Kearney, Provost of Trinity. Thomas was a
solicitor of County Clare and Leeson Street. Thomas died circa 1830 and Catherine died at Bay
View near Kilrush on 5 Jan 1848 aged 74.
1 Thomas Vallancey Lysaght joined the army and married Fanny Sophia Hamilton, eldest
daughter of Lieut Col Hamilton, Commanding the 64th Regiment at St Thomas’s, Dacca
in April 1829. He attained the rank of Major in the Bengal Army.
1 Maria Vallancey Lysaght, second daughter born circa 1837 died on 19 Dec 1871
at Courtnay Villa, Milverton Hill.
2 Catherine Vallancey Lysaght, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Vallancey died on
5 Apr 1834.
3 Margaret Lysaght, second daughter married Edmond Cole Bowen, Attorney in
November 1828.
4 Charlotte Lysaght, fourth daughter married George Davoran, second son of the late Basil
Davoran, solicitor at Kilrush Church in August 1842.
Charles thirdly married Catherine. In 1786 he was appointed to Board of Kingstown Harbour and by this
time had attained the rank of Colonel. In later years he considered himself an authority on Irish
antiquities and published many essays on these including:-
Collectanea de Rebus Hibernicis, 6 vols., between 1770 and 1804;
Essay on the Irish Language, 1772;
Grammar of the Irish Language, 1773;
Vindication of the Ancient Kingdom of Ireland, 1786;
Ancient History of Ireland proved from the Sanscrit Books, 1797;
Prospectus of a Dictionary of the Aire Coti or Antient Irish, 1802.
Vallancey had many theories about the ancient races of Ireland. One of these conjectures (or to some) wild
notions, was that the round towers of Ireland were actually fire towers and that the druids had danced around
them. He was lambasted and sneered at for being a visionary and theorist but by virtue of his research, he
managed to save a lot of old manuscripts. He also made copies of the Down survey, which he found in a library in
France, which took him five months. The Irish copy was partially burned and the only other known version had
been sent to England by William Petty. The ship it was transported on was commandeered by the French.
He studied the Irish language and theorised that it was the same language used by the Estrusrians (who are
supposed to have emigrated from Phoenicia and the Phoenician language that is thought to have belonged to
the Indo European people as well as the Celts). Catherine died in February 1799 and was buried in the parish of
St Paul’s on 1 Mar 1799. The same year he was living at Leeson Street and and was a General in Command of Cork
Harbour.
11 Child Vallancey buried 25 Feb 1796 at St Paul’s Dublin.
Charles fourthly married Edith Plowman of the Parish of St Peter on 8 Dec 1802. Edith died on 1 Jan 1809
and was buried at Turant Graveyard in the parish of Dunlavin with her parents George and Comfort
Plowman. Charles died at Mount Street on 8 Aug 1812 and was buried at St Peter's Churchyard at Aungier Street.
In March 1813 his manuscripts and books were auctioned at the sale room of Thomas Jones of 6 Eustace Street.
Sale items included Snorra Edda, Peder Hansen Resen's Edda Islandorum, Cambrensus Eversus or 'Cambrensis
Overthrown' by 12th century clergyman, Gerald of Wales (1146-1223) or Gerald Di Barri, and manuscripts of
Chichester House detailing claims and on the forfeited estates of Ireland.
12 Charles Aymer Vallancey born Camden Street in 1804 married Mary Ann Knapp Attwood
on 13 Aug 1828 at Lambeth. Charles died 2 Sep 1829 in India and Mary Ann married
William Caine on 18 Jan 1830 at Cawnpor, Calcutta.
13 Edith Vallancey born circa May 1807 died July 1808 aged 14 months.
Our thanks to Janice Wilson PhD, in Australia for information on General Charles Vallancey .
© June Bow & Karen Poff – July 2020/updated February 2023