Collection of documents compiled or copied by Sir William Betham in the course of his research, including references to the claim of Sir FitzGerald Aylmer to the vicarage of Donadea, Co. Kildare and the prisage of wines,

[late 18th-early 19th century].
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Betham, William, Sir, 1779-1853
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Notes:Formerly held at NLI call number Phillipps Ms. 13220.

With an index of names.

In 1550 the Aylmer family of Lyons acquired the Manor of Donadea from the Earls of Ormond and in 1626 the first Aylmer baronet, Sir Gerald Aylmer, rebuilt St. Peter's Church [of Ireland] on Donadea demense. Prisage was a duty levied upon imported wine (which was abolished in 1809).

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Arrangement:Fond
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MS 16,002
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