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Thomas Casey JP (born 1765 – died May 8, 1840) was an Irish lawyer and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kilmallock in the Irish House of Commons from 1800 to 1801. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in a parliament, which is a country's main law-making body.

Thomas Casey's Life and Career

Thomas Casey was the only son of Thomas Casey and Helen O'Houghragan. He became a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who represents clients in court.

His Work as a Barrister-Magistrate

From 1808 to 1824, Casey worked as a Barrister-Magistrate in Marlborough Street. A Barrister-Magistrate was a legal official who heard cases in court and made decisions, similar to a judge.

Family Life

Thomas Casey was married twice. His first wife was Anna de Cloisé. After she passed away, he married Wilhelmina Forth. Wilhelmina was the daughter of Neville Forth of Newton House in County Meath.

With Wilhelmina, Thomas Casey had two daughters and one son. His daughters were Anna Alicia, who married Rev. William Ogle Moore, and Helen Matilda. His son was Edmond Henry Casey. His grandson, Thomas Casey Lyons, also became a notable figure.

Later Life and Legacy

Thomas Casey died on May 8, 1840, at Ely Place, Dublin. He was buried in Coolock. After his death, the Dublin Evening Mail newspaper wrote about him. They described him as a remarkable man who was respected and loved by many.

Mr. Casey was remarkable man, in remarkable times, and presented in every sense and acceptation of the term, a singularly favourable specimen of the Irish gentleman of the old school. Bland and social in habit—warm and frank in manner—cordial and sincere in feeling—courteous and polished demeanour, he was once respected and beloved. With a memory richly stored, and a mind highly cultivated, he was the attraction and the ornament of every circle in which he moved... throughout a long and varied life, Mr. Casey sustained his character for honour—independence—high-mindedness and fidelity: and was pre-eminently distinguished for kindliness of heart, gentleness of deportment, and amiability of disposition.

Dublin Evening Mail11 May 1840

The newspaper praised his kind heart, gentle behavior, and friendly nature. They said he was a true example of an Irish gentleman from his time.

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