DE CLIFFORD

Reference code:

IE UCDAD S0006/55

1 box

Administrative history

Edward Southwell, Lord Clifford but styling himself Lord de Clifford, held estates in county Down from 1773 to 1832. This collection relates to the administration of the estate during a period when George Carson acted as de Clifford’s attorney as well as being his lessee.

Archival history

The de Clifford papers are part of the archives of the firm of Franks & Oulton, solicitors, 21 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin, acquired in 1971. The parent collection is being listed on the basis of individual clients, usually landed families.

Scope and content

Affidavits, subpoenas, counsel’s opinion and bills of costs relating to the rental of lands held by the Southwell family, particularly Edward Southwell, styling himself Lord de Clifford, in county Down. Includes correspondence of George Carson, attorney and lessee of de Clifford.

Access:

Available by appointment to holders of a UCDAD reader’s ticket