conventionDeclaration detailLevel http://ica-atom.org/doc/RS-2#5.4 family Pery family, Earls of Limerick conventionDeclaration Title created 1803

The Earls of Limerick are descended on their maternal side from Edmond Sexten (1486-1555), who held the office of Mayor of Limerick in 1535 and was the first mayor of native Irish extraction. Originally closely associated with the Earl of Kildare, Sexten changed allegiances and ingratiated himself to King Henry VIII. He was given custody of Derriknockane Castle and remained active on the Crown’s behalf, carrying out much of this work at his own expense and at times pleading financial hardship to the Crown. By way of compensation, Sexten was granted the dissolved priory of St. Mary’s in 1537. St Francis’s Abbey came into his possession in the same year. Bartholomew Striche, who succeeded Sexten as Mayor, made an attempt to overturn the grant of St Mary’s by alleging that the expenses which Sexten claimed had not been paid out of his own purse but at the expense of the city of Limerick, and that by implication the grant should therefore have fallen to the corporation. In 1538, Sexten was committed to Dublin Castle for high treason on grounds dating back to his time as Mayor but was later released and continued to enjoy the favour of the Crown. His grandson and namesake Edmond Sexten (1595-1636) was four times Mayor and five times High Sheriff of Limerick city. He, too, was engaged in a series of disputes with Limerick Corporation, primarily concerning the immunity of the lands of the two dissolved abbeys mentioned above, and whether Sexten alone, or the parish generally, was responsible for the upkeep of the church of St John the Baptist, Limerick, whose tithes were appropriate to St Mary’s. His only sister Susan Sexten married Edmond Pery of Limerick (1599-1655) and succeeded as sole heiress to the Sexten property. Her son, Colonel Edmond Pery married Dymphna Stackpole, a wealthy heiress, and when Colonel Perry died in 1721, his son the Reverend Stackpole Pery succeeded to the Sexten, Pery, and Stackpole fortunes. His second son, the Reverend William Cecil Pery (1721-1794) became Bishop of Limerick in 1784, and six years later was created Baron Glentworth. The peerage title was derived from his maternal great-grandfather Sir Drury Wray of Glentworth, Lincolnshire. Three of William Pery’s sisters married in to Limerick families of note: Dymphna to William Monsell of Tervoe, County Limerick; Lucy to Sir Henry Hartstonge of Bruff, County Limerick, Baronet and MP for that county; and Jane to Launcelot Hill of Limerick city. William Pery’s only surviving son, Edmund Henry Pery (1758-1844) was created Viscount Limerick in December 1800 and the Earl of Limerick in February 1803. He fell out with his eldest son and heir apparent because of the latter’s recklessness with money. In order to protect the family’s future, the 1st Earl made a will in which he vested the estate in a trust and made his heirs tenants for life. He was succeeded in the title by his grandson, William Henry Tennison, who did not mix much in society and who died from a sudden attack of bronchitis at the relatively early age of 56. He was twice married, and was succeeded by his son William Hale John Charles Pery from his first marriage to Susanna Sheaffe. In 1868, the 3rd Earl commissioned Edward William Godwin to design Dromore Castle in the Gothic Revival style near Pallaskenry, County Limerick as a country retreat. The building was completed in 1874. In the event, it was rarely used as a residence and eventually sold in 1939. Like his father, the 3rd Earl was twice married. With his first wife, Caroline Maria Gray, he had one son, William Henry Edmund de Vere Sheaffe, who succeeded him as the 4th Earl. He married May Imelda Josephine Irwin but the marriage ended in a separation in 1897. The couple’s only son Gerard, Viscount Glentworth was an RAF pilot and was killed in action near the end of the First World War in May 1918. The title then passed to the 4th Earl’s half-brother, Colonel Edmond Pery from his father’s second marriage to Isabella Colquhoun. His eldest son Patrick succeeded to the title as the 6th Earl in 1967. The current holder of the title is his son, Edmund Christopher, 7th Earl of Limerick. For a more detailed pedigree of the Earls of Limerick and associated families, please refer to P51/9/5-7.

The Limerick Papers Pertaining to the Sexten Family Bound manuscript in secretary hand containing transcripts of letters and petitions by Edmund Sexten the elder (1486-1555) and his grandson Edmund Sexten the younger (1595-1636). Bound manuscript in copperplate hand containing transcripts of letters and petitions by Edmund Sexten the elder (1486-1555) and his grandson Edmund Sexten the younger (1595-1636). Bound manuscript containing a compilation of abstracts and copies of early deeds relating to the Sexten, Casey, and Stackpole families. List of six generations of Bishop William Casey’s descendants List of wardships, leases, licences and offices granted to George Sexten Manuscript in secretary hand comprising a directory of chapters and verses in the Bible on themed topics Inquisition concerning the lands of Edmond Sexten Pertaining to Colonel Edmund Pery (d. 1721) and His Son the Rev. Stackpole Pery (1686-1739) Account and commonplace book kept and compiled by Colonel Edmund Pery between 1671 and 1681, with later additions by his son, the Reverend Stackpole Pery Pertaining to Edmund Henry Pery (1758-1844), 1st Earl of Limerick (1803-1844) Deeds Leases of part of South Priors Land in the South Liberties of the city of Limerick Leases of part of the Strand at South Priors Land in the Liberties of Limerick city Leases of part of South Priors Land adjacent to Catherine Street in Limerick city Renewals of a lease of part of the Strand at South Priors Land in the Liberties of Limerick city Concerning a Dispute over Title to St. George's Church Copy of a pre-nuptial settlement Copy of a lease of four lots of ground in South Priors Land in the liberties of Limerick city Copy of a family settlement Copy of a lease of four lots of ground in South Priors Land in the liberties of Limerick city Attested copy of a conveyance of a plot of ground in the South Liberties of Limerick city Copy of a lease of a plot of ground in South Priors lands in the south liberties of Limerick city Copy of a lease of a parcel of ground in South Priors land in the South Liberties of Limerick City Copies of a family settlement Abstract of title Copy queries and opinion on abstract of title Ground plan for the Provincial Bank of Ireland and two small houses Case for the advice and opinion of the Attorney General Abstract of title with the opinion of the Attorney General Copy case for the Attorney General concerning the Limerick Church Act to enable the Bishop of Limerick to sell and dispose of Saint George’s Chapel Observations on the title to the Limerick Church on behalf of the Provincial Bank of Ireland Common search in Registry for acts by Sir Henry Hartstonge Case of the Bishop of Limerick with copy opinion Sketch of the plot of ground belonging to George’s Church Copy affidavit of Mary Anne Williams Copy affidavit of John Cusack List of documents relating to St George’s Church Copy opinion of A. R. Sidebottom Statement by A. R. Sidebottom Copy observations by A. R. Sidebottom A. R. Sidebottom’s instructions for the completion of purchase Draft bond for the perusal of A. R. Sidebottom Draft release [of St George’s Church and piece of land] Concerning the 1st Earl's Death and Matters Arising from It Copy will and codicils of Edmond Henry [1st] Earl of Limerick Declaration by John MacNamara Copy declaration by Annabella Tennison, Dowager Viscountess Glentworth Bill of Complaint in Chancery Bill of Complaint in Chancery Supplemental Bill of Complaint in Chancery Appointment of new trustees Affidavit in support of summons for sale of heirlooms Pertaining to William Henry Tennison Pery (1812-1866), 2nd Earl of Limerick (1844-1866) Fee farm grant of part of South Priors Land to Dame Emily Ribton Fee farm grant to Thomas McNamara of part of South Priors Land Copy transfer of existing mortgage security Pertaining to William Hale John Charles Pery (1840-1896), 3rd Earl of Limerick (1866-1896) Concerning the 3rd Earl's First Wife, Caroline Maria née Gray (1837-1877) Marriage settlement of William Hale John Charles Pery Viscount Glentworth and Miss Caroline Maria Gray Concerning the 3rd Earl's Second Wife, Isabella née Colquhoun (1850-1927) Copy will and codicils of Frances Isabella Katharine Hettich List of Frances Isabella Katharine Hettich's investments Accounts with beneficiaries Accounts with residuary legatees Letter relating to the settlement of Frances Hettich’s estate Concerning the 3rd Earl's Estates and Financial Affairs Letter from Barrington & Son relating to testamentary matters Note relating to mortgage security Tenement valuation book for counties Limerick, Cork, and Clare Statement regarding the rental income of Irish estates List of stock held in trusts Copy summary of settled and devised estates Viscount Glentworth’s statement of position List of documents in the possession of John Vanderkiste Draft statement of position Statement of position Draft list of mortgages to the Equity and Law Society Notes concerning settled estates Statement of division of heirloom plate money Concerning Dromore Castle, County Limerick Scrap album of sketches and photographs Design by Edward William Goodwin for fireplace tiles Copy letter from tenants with reference to the building of Dromore Castle Concerning the 3rd Earl's Death and Matters Arising from It Copy will and codicils of the 3rd Earl of Limerick Account of property chargeable with estate duty Queries from Barrington & Son to Rooper & Whately Explanation relating to estate duty and tax Pertaining to William Henry Edmund De Vere Sheaffe Pery (1896-1929), 4th Earl of Limerick (1896-1929) The 4th Earl's Appointment as Deputy Lieutenant Appointment as Deputy Lieutenant Concerning the 4th Earl's Estates and Financial Affairs Deeds Abstracts of Title and Settlements Abstract of the title of the 4th Earl of Limerick to estates in Ireland Copy settlement of the 4th Earl of Limerick’s Irish estates Letters of Attorney Draft appointment granting powers of attorney Appointment granting powers of attorney Appointment granting powers of attorney Mortgages and related documents Mortgage with John Beatty Barrington Mortgage, agreement and release of a policy of assurance Deeds of charge to secure £500 and interest Draft mortgage, further charges and reconveyance of annuity, life interest and policy as securities to a loan Set of deeds relating to the sale of estates Copy schedule of deeds concerning the Earls of Limerick Income and Expenditure Accounts Income and expenditure accounts for 1897 Income and expenditure accounts for 1898 Income and expenditure accounts for 1899 Income and expenditure accounts for 1900 Income and expenditure accounts for 1901 Income and expenditure accounts for 1902 Income and expenditure accounts for 1903 Income and expenditure accounts for 1904 Income and expenditure accounts for 1905 Income and expenditure accounts for 1906 Income and expenditure accounts for 1907 Trustees’ and Solicitors’ Statements and Correspondence Irish Fish-Oil and Guano Syndicate Limited report and balance sheet Notes concerning Hotel Metropole in Blackpool Draft statement of amounts not repaid Letter advising the sale of agricultural land Statements of proposed sale of estates in the Land Commission Court Observations on the size and value of settled and devised estates Table of purchase applications from tenants Summary of lots of the 4th Earl of Limerick’s sales List of documents sent to Messrs Barrington & Son Statutory declaration to the Court of the Irish Land Commission Anticipatory account with Rooper & Whately Particulars of devised and settled estates Accounts relating to the 4th Earl of Limerick’s estates Copy letter concerning the financial status of the 4th Earl of Limerick's estates Letter from W. Barrington to Rooper & Whately enclosing accounts Accounts of income and payments to be provided for List of monies owed to Captain Kennedy Particulars of income from rents and interest Draft statement of income and expenditure Statement of the 4th Earl of Limerick’s financial position Observations concerning portions charged for the younger children Mr Barrington’s account with the 4th Earl of Limerick Accounts of assets available for allocation Particulars of the allocation of assets in the Land Court Printed list of securities Particulars of settled and devised estates Notices from the Court of the Irish Land Commission of stocks transferred Lists of monies received Accounts settled in the Court of the Irish Land Commission Notification from the Irish Land Commission Estimate of revenue from unsold holdings Estimate of result of sales Account of the allocation of purchase moneys Statement as to the priority of charges Copy final schedule of encumbrances Cash accounts concerning settled and devised estates Account of the sales of estates through the Irish Land Court Summaries of documents showing charges on the 4th Earl of Limerick’s estates John B. Barrington in account with the 4th Earl of Limerick Copy statements of position following the completion of sales Letter from Rooper & Whately relating to the sale of property Draft report and accounts on the sales of property Accounts of the sales of property through the Irish Land Court Observations concerning charges on the devised and settled estates Material relating mostly to stocks and securities Authorities to pay interest or dividends List of investments Concerning the 4th Earl's Wife, Mary Josephine née Irwin (1867-1943) Concerning the Separation of the 4th Earl and His Wife Agreement for separation Notices concerning debts or engagements contracted Agreement to retain provisions of a previous agreement in force Deed of covenant Personal Items of the Countess of Limerick Photocopy of a birth certificate of Mary Josephine née Irwin Album of photographs and autographs Concerning the 4th Earl's Son, Captain Edmond William Claude Gerard de Vere Pery (1894-1918), Viscount Glentworth (1896-1918) Photocopy of a birth certificate Photocopy of a Royal Air Force casualty card Photocopies of photographs of Captain Pery's headstone Concerning the 4th Earl's Death and Matters Arising from It Copy will and codicils of the 4th Earl of Limerick Photocopy of death certificate Valuation for probate of silver and plate Inventory and valuation of property for estate duty purposes Probate of the 4th Earl's will and codicils Inland Revenue affidavit and statements concerning estate duties Inland Revenue affidavit and statements concerning estate duties Reports on death duties assessed by Irish Free State Revenue Memorandum of items of real estate sold Pertaining to Edmund Colquhoun Pery (1888-1967), 5th Earl of Limerick (1929-1967) Copy correspondence concerning the proposed sale of Limerick City Distillery Letter concerning the reduction in Irish Free State Land Bonds interest Pertaining to Patrick Edmund Pery (1930-2003), 6th Earl of Limerick (1967-2003) Christmas Card Ephemera Sheet of handwritten lines of poetry First edition Ordnance Survey map sheets no. 11 and 12 of County Limerick Photocopied list of the peers of Ireland Transcript of inscription on Hartstonge Monument Laminated pedigree of the Arthur and Sexten families Laminated pedigree of the Pery family of Limerick Laminated pedigree of the Earls of Limerick Particulars of sale of ground rents by public auction Schedules of deeds submitted to purchasers