local history

A vast array of landlords are represented in Kilcommon Civil Parish Griffith's Valuation, but Thomas S Lindsay was the most prevalent, followed by David W. Rutledge, Benjamin Jennings, Charles Blake and James Lynch. Other familiar landlords noted were Lord Clanmorris and the Marquess of Sligo. (Griffith, Kilcommon, 2003). The following information is gleaned from Hussey De Burgh's compilation "The Landowners of Ireland." (1878) that lists landlords in Ireland holding more than 500 acres or holding land valued at more than 500 pounds. I was unable to find a listing for Thomas S Lindsay and the only James Lynch that was listed was a resident of Salt Hill, Galway (his only acreage listed was in County Galway. As far as Benjamin Jennings is concerned, there was a Charles Bingham Jennings that resided at Mount Jennings in Hollymount, holding 1702 acres in County Mayo. I don't know if this is a coincidence (Hollymount location) or if it could possibly him. More research is warranted. Captain David Ruttledge held 4,329 acres in County Mayo and 2,059 acres in County Mayo and Charles Blake held 274 acres in County Mayo, 125 in Galway Town and 164 in Tipperary. Lord Clanmorris (John George Barry Bingham, 5th Baron) wasn't one of the most prevalent landlords in this Civil Parish, but he dominated many others with 12,337 acres in County Mayo, 5,295 acres in Galway and 479 in Galway Town. Lord Clanmorris had a Mayo residence at New Brock, Ballyglass. The Marquis of Sligo was among the largest landowners in County Mayo with 114,881 acres. He was the 3rd Marquis of Sligo (a.k.a. George John Browne) and resided at Westport House, Westport County Mayo. (De Burgh, 1878; 2007, p. 37, 82, 283, 286, 298, 415).