Maurice James Woulfe
Maurice James Woulfe (1690 - 24 December 1792), known as Old Maurice, was a wealthy Irish farmer and land owner, who made considerable land purchases in the south west of Ireland in the 18th century.
Woulfe is one of the few recorded Irish centenarians of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Early life and family
Maurice James Woulfe was born in 1690 on the River Galey, probably at Inchreagh, near present-day Athea, in western County Limerick, Ireland. The Woulfes were already an established family in Limerick City. Several of Woulfes' ancestors had served as mayors, bailiffs, and sheriffs.
The majority of his land, including "The Glen", passed to his eldest son, Richard Maurice Woulfe.
Woulfe is one of the few recorded Irish centenarians of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Early life and family
Maurice James Woulfe was born in 1690 on the River Galey, probably at Inchreagh, near present-day Athea, in western County Limerick, Ireland. The Woulfes were already an established family in Limerick City. Several of Woulfes' ancestors had served as mayors, bailiffs, and sheriffs.
The majority of his land, including "The Glen", passed to his eldest son, Richard Maurice Woulfe.
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