Thomas Barnewall, 16th Baron Trimlestown facts for kids
Thomas Barnewall, 16th Baron Trimlestown (born 1796 – died 1879) was an important landowner in Ireland. He was connected to the Roebuck Estate in County Dublin, Ireland.
He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, which is a famous university. Thomas became the Baron Trimlestown after his father, John Thomas Barnewall, 15th Baron Trimlestown, passed away on October 7, 1839. His mother was Maria Kirwan from County Galway.
Thomas Barnewall married Margaret Roche. Her father was Philip Roche of Donore, in County Meath, and her mother was Anne Plunkett. Thomas and Margaret had one daughter who lived to adulthood. Sadly, their only son died when he was a baby.
When Thomas Barnewall died, his title, Baron Trimlestown, went into what is called "abeyance". This means the title was put on hold because there was no clear person to inherit it right away. Later, in 1893, a distant cousin successfully proved he was the rightful heir, and the title was claimed again.
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Who Was Thomas Barnewall?
Thomas Barnewall was a nobleman in Ireland. He held the title of Baron Trimlestown. A baron is a title of nobility, usually passed down through families. It means they were important landowners with special rights and duties.
What Was the Roebuck Estate?
The Roebuck Estate was a large area of land in County Dublin. Thomas Barnewall was the owner of this estate. Owning such a large estate meant he had a lot of influence and responsibility in the area.
Family Life of Thomas Barnewall
Thomas Barnewall came from an important family. His father was the 15th Baron Trimlestown. His mother was Maria Kirwan. He married Margaret Roche, and they had a daughter. It was a sad time for them when their son passed away as a baby.
What Happened to the Trimlestown Title?
When Thomas Barnewall died without a living son, the title of Baron Trimlestown became "in abeyance." This means it was not immediately passed on. It was like the title was waiting for someone to claim it. Years later, a distant relative was able to show they were the next in line. This person then became the new Baron Trimlestown.
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The family crest of the Barnewalls, Barons Trimlestown.
