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Timothy, the patriarch below, was probably a brother to Alexander O'Driscoll, J.P., of Norton Cottage. Alexander "Big Sandy" (b. 1838, in the family tree, below) was written about by "Finnerty" in the Southern Star, referring to Big Sandy as the J.P.'s nephew.
- Timothy O'Driscoll (5) m. Catherine Donovan (6)
- Alexander bap. 22 Jul 1838 Skibbereen godparents Cornelius O'Driscoll, Catherine O'Driscoll; m. Catherine McCartie 16 Feb 1871 Killarney; d. 24 Nov 1926 Cork (1)
- Alexander b. 26 Apr 1872 5 Rose Hill, Sunday's Well godparents Daniel McCartie, Mary Sheehan m. Catherine O'Keeffe of Garryhesty Ovens 10 Jul 1902 in Bandon; d. 25 Mar 1916 in Cork South Infirmary (2)
- Mary Domenica b. 22 Nov 1903 Valentia, Co Kerry m. Dominic Cyrill Morrogh 3 Jul 1934 in Cork
- Alexander John b. 10 Sep 1906 Valentia (4)
- Eileen Mary b. 08 Apr 1909 Knight's Town Valentia
- Denis b. 25 Jun 1879 7 South Terrace godparents Patrick Richard Sheehan, H O'Connell Wright (3)
- Alexander b. 26 Apr 1872 5 Rose Hill, Sunday's Well godparents Daniel McCartie, Mary Sheehan m. Catherine O'Keeffe of Garryhesty Ovens 10 Jul 1902 in Bandon; d. 25 Mar 1916 in Cork South Infirmary (2)
- Alexander bap. 22 Jul 1838 Skibbereen godparents Cornelius O'Driscoll, Catherine O'Driscoll; m. Catherine McCartie 16 Feb 1871 Killarney; d. 24 Nov 1926 Cork (1)
- 1 - Alexander was a Cork merchant, as evidenced by his marriage record and the birth records of his two known children.
From the Southern Star, November 27, 1926, page 4:
We very deeply regret to have to announce the death of the late Mr. Alexander O'Driscoll who passed away in Cork on Wednesday at a patriarchal age.
A native of Oldcourt the deceased spent his younger days in Skibbereen. He subsequently embarked on the butter business in Cork, and later became the popular representative of the Cork Distilleries, a position he filled for many years with credit to himself and advantage to his employers; and after many years of faithful service, he retired on a pension. The late Mr. O'Driscoll belonged to a great old West Cork clan.
Over six feet in height, handsome, a fine specimen of physical manhood, the deceased was a man of commanding distinguished appearance, winning manners, and engaging address. He looked every inch the Irish chieftain, and often reminded the writer of Carew's description of Florence McCarthy More, standing, like Sa_d, head and shoulders about his fellows. He was brimful of reminiscences and local fore, and was a most entertaining racconteur. He was well-known in the commercial life of South Munster; and "big Sandy" knew and was known by everybody in large portions of Cork and Kerry. He had an undying affection for Skibbereen and often spent his holidays there. The writer accompanied him on many a walking tour during which every nook and corner of the country was explored, and whereever he went, he was known and respected. He was, in truth, a splendid type of Irishman, and we hope that he is now enjoying the reward of a well-spent life. May he rest in peace!
- 2 - Alexander was a medical doctor and served in the Caherciveen dispensary.
- 3 - Denis probably witnessed the wedding of Alexander O'Driscoll to Catherine O'Keeffe. Further outcome is unknown.
- 4 - Outcome of Alexander is unknown.
- 5 - Timothy died around August of 1838, shortly after the birth of his son Alexander.
- 6 - Mrs. O'Driscoll, presumably Catherine O'Driscoll née O'Donovan died 28 Jun 1857, a widow.
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