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819:, his father. In consequence, the two halves of the lands of the Garryricken Manor were reunited in Walter's hand. It had been divided between his father and his uncle Thomas at the death of
1275:. "Butler, Lady (Charlotte) Eleanor (1739–1828), elder of the two Ladies of Llangollen, was born at Cambrai, the youngest daughter of Walter of Garryricken (1703–1783) ..."
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1490:. Vol. IV. Dublin: Sealy Bryers & Walker.
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