Rev John Richard Smyth

Of Downeen Castle, parish of Tullagh; Rector of Tullagh. Son of Richard Smyth, esq., JP, of Castle Downeen, and Dorothea Lucas, daughter of Thomas Lucas, esq., JP, of Richfordstown. Expanded Jul 2026. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 24 Jul 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.] The surname appears as both Smyth and Smith in the records; Smyth is used here (import wrote "Smyth \ Smith"; tidied 26 Aug 2026). ||27 Oct 2026|| Alumni Dublinenses (via WikiTree Smyth-3998): entered TCD 4 Apr 1814 aged 18, educated by the Rev. William Sullivan, 'only son of Richard, Esq., of Castle Downeen'; no degree recorded. Independent confirmation of his father (I132806138017) and birth year.

Marriage: Rev. John Richard Smyth of Downeen Castle, Rector of Tullagh, to Anne Hickey, youngest daughter of Rev. A. Hickey, 12 August 1824. Added Jul 2026.