Embedded Files
Documenting my ancestors and helping others with their research.
The Martin Costello Family
Martin Costello-Costolo
b. abt 1723
d. Mar 1773
bu. Clonfert Graveyard, County Galway, Ireland
Father: Laurence-Lawrence Costello
Mother: Mary Thompson
m. DD,
PP
NN
b.
d.
Children:
Martin Costello "of Caltragh"
b. bef. 1754?
d. aft. 4 Oct 1775William Costello "brother of Martin"
d. aft. 4 Oct 1775
Known Localities:
[County], [State] (year range)
Chronological Timeline:
Martin Costolo died in March 1773 and was buried in the Clonfert Graveyard.
"Heaer lyieth the body of Laurence Costillo who departed this life January 1732 aged 57 years and also his Wife Mary Costillo alias Thomson who departed this life March 28th 1725 aged 38 years and also Ann Costillo alias Sharp Wife of Stephen Costillo who departed this life May the 5th 1773 aged 47 years.
O Lord have mercy on the Soul of Martin Costolo who depd this life March 1773 aged 50 yrs Cathr Costolo March ye 19th 1822 aged 60 yrs. Erd by her Husbd John Costolo."
SOURCE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269812221/martin-costolo
On 4 Oct 1775 in Clonfert, County Galway, Ireland, farmer Stephen Costello wrote his last will and testament. He bequeathed to his wife Margaret Watters, as well as his three children Lawrence (1st son), Christopher (2nd son), and Joseph (3rd son). The witnesses to the will were Martin Costello of "Coltragh" and William Costello of "Mentin?".
NOTE: Find original will for full details; is it available?
NOTE: Brother Martin Costello died Mar 1773, so who is this other Martin Costello; Martin "Jr."?
NOTE: Who is William Costello?
SOURCE [abstract]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89LW-6JJR
SOURCE [index]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L94X-YT6X
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse