Those Working in Ireland From the Mid 19th and 20th Century

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ZIMBER BROTHERS

Quay, New Ross, Wexford



Zimber Brothers - New Ross - 1885


The 1901 Irish Census records Lambert Zimber, a 52-year-old, German born, Watchmaker, living with his 48-year-old, German born, sister, Rufina, residing at 12, The Quay, New Ross (the property is also recorded as a shop). Neither is married. Their religion was recorded as Methodist. Lambert and Rufina do not appear to be recorded in the 1911 Irish Census.

The 1901 Irish Census records Richard Zimber, a 49-year-old, German born, Watchmaker, living with his 48-year-old, Co. Wexford born, wife, Jane, residing at 16, Wexford Street, New Ross. Richard's religion was recorded as Methodist, Jane as Catholic.

The 1911 Irish Census records Richard as a 59-year-old retired jeweller and widower. He is boarder at a house (14 occupants), 1, Cross Lane, New Ross.

There would appear to have been a third brother, as the 1901 Irish Census records Isabella Zimber, a 41-year-old, Co. Waterford born, Widow, residing at 30, Cross Lane, New Ross, with her sons, Joseph Zimber, a 17-year-old, New Ross born, Printer, and Fred Zimber, a 13-year-old, New Ross born, Watchmaker. Their religion was recorded as Methodist. Isabella, Joseph and Fred do not appear to be recorded in the 1911 Irish Census.


Member asawdon wrote:

Zimber is one of the german ones ie black forest . I am just looking at a german local history publication.

They were from zimberhausle in the hexenlochtal (valley of the witches hole). Vitus zimber had five sons who emigrated as clockmakers, two more sons german and adolf, did not emigrate. I think that a google shows up one of vitus zimbers clocks in the museum in st märgen.

Two of vitus sons - charles fredk and roman went to bodmin. I see that business carried on to at least 1984. So i see you have charles vitus born england ,who is in bandon ireland (see also hilser in ireland - hilser business still going, in family, maybe he worked for them)

Aaron, richard and lambert, went to ireland i think it was aaron who was the one you missing, his widow isabella was his second wife (see ireland geanology site for this.)

There is a good family history web site you can find under zimber/holmes.

There is a good family website for them. One of the irish sons, went to canada crossed the continent and sailed to fiji and australia, joined army in australia, deserted, joined australian navy, joined army again in fiji, killed in ww1.

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CHARLES VITUS ZIMBER

11, Castle Street, Bandon

The 1911 Irish Census records Charles Vitus Zimber as a 22-year-old English born Jeweller. He is married to 23-year-old, Co. Cork born, Margaret. The couple live with their two children, two-year-old, Dorris Mary and one-month-old, Adolph. The family reside at 11, Castle Street, Bandon, a property that the census describes as a Jeweller's shop. Also residing there is Charles's brother-in-law, 18-year-old, Co. Cork born Jeweller, Harry Moloney.

Charles and Margaret had been married for two years at the time of the Census. The family's religion was recorded as Church of Ireland.

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HARRY MALONEY

Bandon


Harry Maloney is recorded in the 1911 Irish Census as an 18-year-old, Co. Cork born, Jeweller. He resides at his brother-in-laws Jeweller's shop at 11, Castle Street, Bandon (see above post), and presumably is employed by him. Harry Maloney's religion was recorded as Church of Ireland and he was unmarried at the time of the census.

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DILGER BROTHERS

28, Church Lane, Belfast


COURT PAPERS

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY

ADJUDICATIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

BELFAST

Dilger, John, and Leo Dilger, both of 28 Church-lane, Belfast, in the county of Antrim, jewellers, trading under the style of "Dilger Brothers." Wednesday, May 29, and Wednesday, June 19. David M'Gomgal, solr.

Source: The Irish Law Times and Solicitors' Journal - 25th May 1889

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PRIMUS DILGER

Dungloe, Donegal, later, Ballinasloe, Galway


The 1901 Irish Census records Primus Dilger as a 29-year-old, German born, Clockmaker. He resides as a boarder in the house of Maurice McBride at 20, Dungloe, Dungloe. Primus is unmarried and his religion recorded as Roman Catholic.

The 1911 Irish Census records Primus Dilger as a Watchmaker, boarding at the house of the Jeweller, Donah Stephen Faller, at 28, Society Street, Ballinasloe, Galway. He remains unmarried.

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CLEMENS (CLENENS) DILGER

58, Gaol Street, Ennis


The 1901 Irish Census records Clemens Dilger as a 38-year-old, German born, Watchmaker Finisher. He is married to 27-year-old, Clare born, Annie. The couple have six children, Johanna 9, Mary M. 8, Frederick J. 6, Michael J. 4, Annie F. 2. John P. 10 months. They reside at 58, Gaol Street, Ennis, which is described in the census as a shop. The family's religion was recorded as Roman Catholic.

The 1911 Irish Census records Clenens Dilger as a 50-year-old, Watchmaker. Clenens and Annie have a further two children, Bernard 6 and Kate 4 years old. The census reveals that Clenens and Annie had been married for twenty years, had nine children, of whom seven were living. The census also reveals the second names of Mary (Margaret), Michael (Joseph), and John (Patrick).

The 1901 census appears to state 'Clemens', and the 1911 census, 'Clemens'. The Enumerator recorded him as 'Clement'.

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MICHAEL MORAN

7, Slaney Street, Enniscorthy



Moran - Enniscorthy - 1885

The 1901 Irish Census records Michael Moran as a 51-year-old, Co. Wexford born, Watchmaker. He is married to 45-year-old, Co. wexford born, Kate. The couple have three children, Maggie 20, Thomas 17, and Bridget 16 years. The family reside at 7, Slaney Street, Enniscorthy, which is described in the census as a shop. The family's religion was recorded as Roman Catholic.

The 1911 Irish Census describes Michael as a Jeweller. The family now reside at 31, Slaney Street, Enniscorthy, which is described in the census as a private residence. The census reveals that Michael and Kate had been married for 32 years, had five children, of whom three were living.

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SAMUEL ORR

21, Church Street, later, 1, Ballymoney Street, Ballymena


ADJUDICATIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

BELFAST

Orr, Samuel, of 21 Church-street, Ballymena, in the County of Antrim, jeweller. May 17; Monday, June 14, and Monday, June 21. Wheeler and M‘Cutcheon, solrs.

Source: The Irish Law Times and Solicitors' Journal - 29th May 1897


The 1901 Irish Census records Samuel Orr as a 34-year-old, Co. Antrim born, Watchmaker. He is married to 28-year-old, Co. Antrim born, Mary. The couple have two children, James Armstrong 5, and Samuel one year old. The family reside at 28, Ava Street, Ormeau, Belfast, Co. Down, which is described in the census as a private dwelling. Their religion was recorded as Presbyterian.

The 1911 Irish Census reveals that Samuel and Mary have another three children, William Thomas 7, Edith Armstrong 4, and Annie Mary 1-year old. The family have returned to Ballymena, and reside at 1, Ballymoney Street, which is described in the census as a shop. The census reveals that Samuel and Mary had been married for 16 years, had six children, of whom five were living.

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RICHARD RICHARDS

3, Charlotte Row, Gorey, Co. Wexford


ADJUDICATIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

DUBLIN

Richards, Richard, of 3, Charlotte-row, Gorey, in the County of Wexford, watchmaker and jeweller. May 15, Friday June 11 and Tuesday June 29. Casey and Clay, Solrs.

Source: The Irish Law Times and Solicitors' Journal - 5th June 1897


The 1901 Irish Census records Richard Richards as a 42-year-old, Gorey, Co. Wexford born, Watchmaker. He is married to 23-year-old, Gorey, Co. Wexford born, Margaret Ivy. The couple have four children, Florence 7, Charles 5, Emilie 3, Eileen Margaret 2 years of age. The family reside at 3, Charlotte Row, Gorey, which is described in the census as a private dwelling. Their religion was recorded as Church of Ireland.

The 1911 Irish Census appears to have no record of either, Richard, Margaret or Charles, and it is likely their end was a sad one. Emily (Emilie) and Eileen are described as 'Inmates' at the Birds Nest Charitable Institution at York Road, Kingstown, and Florence, now 17, a Nursery Maid Servant in Dublin.

Among the town's first orphanages was the 'Birds Nest' which was founded in 1859 by a Mrs. Smyley. The Birds Nest took orphaned children between five and twelve years of age. The girls were 'prepared chiefly for domestic service' and the boys afterwards went to one of the Dublin 'homes'. Known as 'The Institution', it was built in 1861 as a long narrow building on the slope of York Road. It is formed by a symmetrical halves which provided separate accommodation for 180 boys and girls. Although typically institutional in feeling, it is very well built in rough granite with brick window surrounds. It has lately been refurbished as apartments.

Source: Dun Laoghaire - Kingstown - Peter Pearson - 1981

Richard Richards was the son of Robert Richards (b. 14-6-1848), and the grandson of Robert Richards, Watchmaker, Gorey (see below post).

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BANBA SILVER



IRISH MADE

Made in Ireland national trade mark (see below)

1810

BANBA SILVER

(see above post).

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HANNAH EBBS

Main Street, Gorey, Wexford


Hannah Ebbs was recorded as a Watchmaker located at Main Street, Gorey, Wexford, in the Wexford County Guide and Directory - George Henry Bassett - 1885

The 1901 Irish Census records Hannah Ebbs an 81-year-old, Wexford born, Watchmaker and Jeweller and Widow. She resides with her 40-year-old, Wexford born, unmarried daughter, Hannah Mary, at 19, Main Street, Gorey, which is described in the census as a shop. They have one live-in servant and their religion was recorded as Church of Ireland. Also boarding in the property and recorded in the census was 27-year-old, Dublin born, Watchmaker, James Warrington. He is unmarried and his religion recorded as Roman Catholic.

The 1911 Irish Census reveals that Hannah Mary is now Head of the household. Now aged 50, her occupation is recorded as Jeweller ''Proprietor''. The shop is now recorded as 18, Main Street. She has one live-in servant, and two Watch-Repairers boarding with her, 33-year-old, English born, Earnest (Ernest?) Arthur Richardson, and 23-year-old, Queen's County born, Albert Edward McCormack. Both men are unmarried and presumably employed there.

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JAMES A. WARRINGTON

76, Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford


The 1901 Irish Census reveals James Warrington as a 27-year-old, Dublin born, Watchmaker. He resides at the premises of Hannah Ebbs (see above post) and is likely employed by her. He is unmarried and his religion recorded as Roman Catholic.

The 1911 Irish Census records James's age as 34 years. He is now described as a Jeweller, and is married to 33-year-old, Askamore, Co Wexford born, Bridget M. They reside at 76, Main Street, Gorey which is described in the census as a shop. The census records that James and Bridget had been married for four years and have no children.

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EARNEST (ERNEST?) ARTHUR RICHARDSON

Wexford

Earnest (Ernest?) Arthur Richardson was recorded in the 1911 Irish Census as 33-year-old, English born watch repairer, boarding at the premises of Hannah Ebbs (see above post). He was unmarried and his religion noted as Church of England.

He does not appear to be recorded in the 1901 Irish Census.

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ALBERT EDWARD McCORMACK

Wexford


The 1911 Irish Census records Albert Edward McCormack as a 23-year-old, Queen's County born watch repairer, boarding at the premises of Hannah Ebbs (see above post). He was unmarried and his religion noted as Methodist.

The 1901 Irish Census reveals that Albert Edward McCormack was the son of Alexander and Florence McCormack of 44, Main Street, Portarlington South, Queen's County. Alexander was recorded as a Commercial Traveller.

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ROBERT RICHARDS

Main Street, Gorey, Wexford


Robert Richards was recorded under 'Watchmakers' in the Wexford County Guide and Directory - George Henry Bassett - 1885

Robert Richards was the son of Henry Richards and Sarah Butler. He was married to Emma, who died on the 22nd November 1884.

Robert Richards died on the 19th February 1889.

He was the father of Thomas Henry Richards, Watchmaker, 57, North Main Street, Wexford. Who was born on the 9th March 1843.

He was the father of Shepherd Richards, Jeweller, London. Who was born on the 2nd April 1845.

He was the grandfather of Richard Richards, Watchmaker, Gorey (see above post).

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SR

New Ross, Co. Wexford

The 1901 Irish Census records amongst the inmates of the New Ross Workhouse an 84-year-old Watchmaker identified only by his initials 'SR'.

He was recorded under 'Return of Paupers in Workhouses (Lunatics and Idiots Excepted)'. He was a widower, born in Co. Wexford and from New Ross. He is unable to follow his trade due to rheumatism, a condition he has suffered from for five years and is hospitalised. His religion was recorded as Roman Catholic.

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JOHN FEGAN

4, Charles Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford



John Fegan - New Ross - 1885

The 1901 Irish Census records John Fegan as a 56-year-old, Co. Wexford born, Master Watchmaker and Jeweller. He is unmarried and lives with his sister, 62-year-old, Eliza Jane, who is also unmarried. They reside at 4, Charles Street, New Ross, which is described in the census as a shop, along with one apprentice, Joseph W.P.P. McGrane, and one female servant. John's religion was recorded as Church of Ireland.

The 1911 Irish Census records that John has been married for the last three years. His wife is 66-year-old, Co. Wexford born, Anne Eliza. He also has a new apprentice, Reginald Albert Caldwell.

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JOSEPH W.P.P. McGRANE

New Ross, Co. Wexford


The 1901 Irish Census records Josreph W.P.P. McGrane as a 19-year-old, Dublin city born, Apprentice to Watch and Clock Trade, in the employ and residing with John Fegan of 4, Charles Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford. He was unmarried and his religion recorded as Roman Catholic.

He does not appear to be recorded in the 1911 Irish Census.

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REGINALD ALBERT CALDWELL

New Ross, Co. Wexford


The 1911 Irish Census records Reginald Albert Caldwell as a 17-year-old, Co. Kilkenny born, Apprentice, in the employ and residing with John Fegan of 4, Charles Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford. He was unmarried and his religion recorded as Church of Ireland.

The 1901 Irish Census reveals that Reginald was the son of John Caldwell, a Schoolmaster, and his wife, Charlotte, of 2, Stonyford, Kilkenny.

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WILLIAM TIMPSON

31, Main Street, Wexford


William Timpson - Wexford - 1885


Inman Steamship Co. - Liverpool - 1885


The 1901 Irish Census records William Timpson as a 61-year-old, Wexford born Watchmaker and Agent. He is married to 60-year-old, Dublin born Eliza Letitia. The couple reside at 2, Mill Road, Wexford, which is described in the census as a private dwelling. Their religion was recorded as Church of Ireland.

The 1911 Irish Census records that the Timpson's abode is now 30, Main Street, Wexford, which is described in the census as a shop. This census records that the birthplace for both William and Eliza was Belfast City. William is now described as a Watchmaker and Jeweller and Commissioner for Oaths. The couple were recorded as being married for 46 years, and having one child, who was alive. William was very precise in this census regarding his age, which he stated as 71 years, 9 months.

William Timpson was noted as Mayor of Wexford in 1876.

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