George Sandes (1821 - 1895)
Personal details
Person ID:
07-0420
Gender:
Male
Living:
No
Pedigree:
Notes
In 1851 he was recorded as the owner of two houses, namely No.s 24 and 35 The Square, Listowel.
There is a plaque dedicated to him in St John's church, Listowel.
He was the land agent for Sir John Benn-Walsh for his Irish estates. (see PDF document below).
He was sometimes referred to as "The Terror of North Kerry".
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Marriage date:
16 December 1854
Place:
Notes:
They were married at St George's Church, Dublin.
Family
Birth
Date:
12 October 1821
Place:
Notes:
He was born at Greenville, near Listowel, County Kerry.
Baptism
Date:
13 October 1821
Place:
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He was baptised at St John's Church, Listowel, County Kerry
Residence (Kerry)
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He inherited 'Greenville' from his uncle William Gough Sandes J.P. who died without issue.
Death
Date:
25 October 1895
Place:
Notes:
He died at Greenville, near Listowel, County Kerry.
Burial
Date:
about 1895
Place:
Notes:
He was interred in the Sandes of Greenville vault at the Aghavallen church. (a rumour exists that he was so hated that his body was taken from the vault and thrown into the Shannon River.)
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Probate
Date:
18 March 1896
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Memorial plaque dedicated to John Sandes and his son George Sandes in the St John's Church, Listowel, County Kerry
Image courtesy Michael Sandes May 2013
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