Iowa Family Group Record for David Patrick Joynt

Submitted by: Cathy Joynt Labath
Email: labaths@celticcousins.net

Husband: David Patrick Joynt
Born: Abt 1800 - Gort, Galway, Ireland
Died: Abt 1870 - Dubuque Co. Iowa
Buried: 

Marriage: Abt 1818 
Place: Gort, Galway Ireland

Wife: Bridget Ann McDermott
Born: Abt 1800 - Gort, Galway, Ireland
Died: 15 Jan 1869 - Dyersville, Dubuque Co. Iowa
Buried: 


Children

1  F  Bridget Joynt
Born: Jan 1830 - Galway, Ireland
Died: 10 Apr 1918
Cause of Death: natural regurgitation
Buried: 
Spouse: Daniel Joseph Higgins (1817-1904)
Marr. Date: 4 Dec 1856 - Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois

2  F  Mary Joynt
Born: Between Sep 1832 and 1833 - County Galway, Ireland
Died: 28 Jan 1905 - Emmetsburg Township, Palo Alto County, Iowa
Buried:  - St John's Cemetery, E'burg, Iowa
Spouse: Michael Nestor (Abt 1834-1869)
Marr. Date: 15 Jul 1861 - Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Spouse: Edward Murphy (Bet 1830-1893)
Marr. Date: 21 May 1872

3  F  Winifred Joynt
Born: Abt 1832 - Ireland
Died: 
Buried: 
Spouse: Michael Hall (Abt 1834-          )
Marr. Date: 

4  F  Anne Joynt
Born: Between 1836 and 1841 - Galway
Died: 8 Feb 1914 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Buried:  - St. Xavier Cemetery, Unity Township, Westmoreland Co, 
Pennsylvania
Spouse: 
Marr. Date: 

5  M  Patrick Joynt
Born: May 1839 - Galway Co. , Ireland
Died: 28 Oct 1920
Buried: 
Spouse: Mary Ann Dunn (1849-1914)
Marr. Date: Abt 1869

6  F  Margaret Joynt
Born: Abt 1843
Died: Abt 13 Mar 1913 - Ireland
Buried: 
Spouse: Patrick Nelly (Abt 1831-1913)
Marr. Date: Gort, Galway Ireland

7  M  John Joynt
Born: Jan 1845 - Gort, Galway, Ireland
Died: 6 Feb 1912 - Emmetsburg, Iowa
Buried:  - St. John's Cemetery/Palo Alto County, Iowa
Spouse: Roseann McNally (1850-1918)
Marr. Date: 10 Sep 1872 - Emmetsburg, Iowa

8  F  Honora Joynt
Born: 20 May 1846 - Galway, Ireland
Died: 4 Mar 1876
Buried:  - St. John's Cemetery/Palo Alto County, Iowa
Spouse: David Finn (1813-1908)
Marr. Date: 3 Sep 1869 - Webster County, Iowa

9  F  Catherine Joynt
Born: Nov 1847 - County Galway, Ireland
Died: 11 Mar 1931 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Buried:  - St. John's Cemetery/Palo Alto County, Iowa
Spouse: Walter Keating (1847-1917)
Marr. Date: 25 Nov 1875 - Dyersville, Dubuque County, Iowa

10  M  Michael Joynt
Born: 17 Sep 1851 - Gort, Galway Ireland
Died: 24 Nov 1918 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Cause of Death: mitral regurgitation
Buried:  - St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Spouse: Bridget Brennan (1859-1930)
Marr. Date: 19 Feb 1878 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa

General Notes (Husband)

Clare Journal Jan 13 1851
Clare Assizes
David Joint, John Geogan, Margaret Geogan and Martin Joint 
were indicted for an assault and rescue of cattle seized for rent by 
Mr.Kerin, agent. Not guilty - it having been proved by a policeman 
who was present that the seizure was made before sunrise.

[Tithe law provided that private property could be taken if a person 
defaulted. It also provided that personal property in the form of 
livestock could be seized only between sunrise and sunset, and that 
animals behind locked doors could not be taken.]

This is an important event in that I think it definitely links David 
with the Poulataggle, co Clare Joynts. David is the only Joynt I have 
found in Ireland with that given name so this must be our David Joynt.
Why? Griffith's Valuation co. Clare (1855) lists Edmond Joynt in 
Poulataggle, Kilkeedy parish, co. Clare The Cancelled Land Books 
which came after that shows for Poulataggle a. John Geoghegan Sr. 
(same as Geogan),b. Michael Geoghegan, c. Edmond Joynt d. Michael 
Mullins, e. John Geoghegan Jr.. Over the years progression for 
a. John Geohegan Sr>Martin Geohegan>Michael Baker>Thomas 
Baker b. Micheal Geohegan>Patrick Geohegan>Michael Geohegan, 
c.  Edmond Joynt went from Edmond Joynt>Michael Joynt>Patrick Joynt, 
d. Michael Mullins >not replaced, e. John Geoghegan Jr>Patrick 
Geoghegan. The 1851 Clare Journal article links David with the 
Geogan/Geohegans for rent from probably this piece of land in Poulataggle. 
According to Griffiths in Galway (1853-1854) David Joint was then later an 
occupier of land in Ashfield Demesne, Beagh, Galway and Derry, Beagh, Galway. 
Geoghegans were also in Beagh parish but did not occupy land near David or from 
the same landlord.
Michael Joynt may be the Michael Joynt who married Mary Larkin/Laskin 2/16/1858 
Tubber, Gort, Galway (src: Galway Family History Center); however, the marriage 
date is rather late in years for a marriage David's generation. Patrick Joynt was the Patrick 
probably still there on 1901 Clare census for Kilkeedy. Patrick estimated b. 1864 m. 
to Catherine ?. Children of Patrick were Mary, Martin, Patrick, Thomas and Ann. Also,
in "The Parish of Kilkeedy, A Local History" compiled by Frank Brew, page 211 is an 
article written by James O'Loughlin called "Memories of Tubber and Kilkeedy 
During the "Troubles". He says, "The Volunteers I remember best were Frank Kelly, 
the Ruanes, O'Briens,Moylans, O'Loughlins, Walshes, Joynts..."
So, from this information perhaps Edmond is the father of sons, Michael, Martin 
and David. Michael, being the eldest because he was the one to remain on the land 
in Poulataggle. It's funny, though that Edmond does not carry on as a family name 
in our lines; however, I have seen other Edmond Joynts (Ireland>Smith Falls, 
Canada>Michigan branch of John Joynt/ Maria Layng) Since Edmond's presumed 
oldest son was Michael, Edmond may be the son of Michael Joynt who was a flax grower 
in co. Mayo 1796 and who has not been found on any other records.
And what of this Martin Joynt who was arrested with David? He may be David's 
brother and may have been the Martin married to Mary Fahey. This is the only Martin 
Joynt I have found in almost any Joynt records. At St. Joseph's Church [src: FHC 
film 0279210-Abbeyknockmoy parish, Galway Catholic parish registers 1821-1915] 
on Oct. 29, 1844 Martin Joynt and Mary Fahey of More, Abbeyknockmoy parish, 
co Galway were baptizing their daughter, Mary (sponsors John Hanley and Margaret ??) 
Other Joynts listed were Mary Joynt who along with Pat Newil sponsored a baptism 
of Mark Gleason of John Gleason and Mary Burke on July 27, 1843 at Cellugh, Honor 
Joint who was a sponsor at baptism of Tom Rabbit of Tom Rabbit and Mary Kelly 
at Pullavarly on Aug 26, 1846, Biddy Joint who was sponsor at baptism of Honor Mullin 
of John Mullin and Peggy Maghor at Pulvarly on Oct. 29, 1846 and the baptisms of 
John Rabbit, son of Pat Rabbit and Mary Joynt on Jan 31, 1847 sponsors John Mullin 
and Mary Rabbit and son, Pat, baptized on Mar 15, 1850 at Pulvarly, Abbeyknockmoy, 
Galway, sponsors Pat Rabbit and Honor Joint. Also on Griffiths for Abbeyknockmoy 
was listed in townland of Ballynakilla, Patrick Joint. Some of the church records 
extended to 1915 and I did not see any Joynts listed after 1850 or before 1844. These 
Joynts were definitely Catholic which was out of the norm for Joynts in Ireland. 
From this info and the knowledge that these births were occurring during same time 
frame as David's children, I surmise that Mary, Martin and Biddy could have been 
siblings of David. At one time I had a note from someone who thought Martin Joynt 
and Mary Fahey may have been in Ohio. Supposedly this letter was written to Martin 
Joynt/Mary Fahey/Fay by Thomas Fahey/Fay, but relationship is unproven at this time.

Middletown, April 23rd,1875
My Dear Brother in Law
I mean to inform you that I received your very flattering note and hope you will excuse 
the delay in answering it. As you are aware of I being sick. I laid on my bed for two days 
and just as soon as I got well Mary got ill. She has been real sick now for a week. But today, 
Friday, she seems to be a little better, took a bad cold, had pains in all her bones and a 
tremendous headache, steady since Monday night. Martin, I hope you are easy and 
contented since you seen the folks. All enjoying good health and hope the old man will 
enjoy himself now I expect to see you up before too long. Irene and Johnny are well, 
hope we all will be well soon. Meantime I was real sorry for being taken sick the day 
you happened to come. If it had not been for that, you and I would take a ride down 
to the country. Mary got a note this day from Minnie, glad to hear you all are well. 
No more to say, so I will conclude by sending you in union with Mary and the children 
our best love and respects. 
Yours truly, Thomas and Mary Fay Mary sends her best respects to all the family.

Other Catholic Joynts around this same area and time frame are found in the parish 
of Kinvara, co Galway, a parish just NW of Beagh parish. FHC film 0979692 
Catholic parish registers of Kinvara 1831-1853 lists the following and, again these 
births/baptisms are occurring around the same time frame as the birth of David's children 
which means some of these Joynts could be his siblings or cousins.
Oct 5, 1843 at Killina Michael of Michael Lee and Mary Joint sp. Pat Joint and 
Mary Lally
May 9, 1845 at Killina John of Michael Leigh and Mary Joint sp. Ned Hynes and 
Mary Larkin (the Mary Larkin who later m. Michael Joynt??)
Baptisms:
June 17, 1847 at Killina Mary of Michael Lee and Mary Joint sp. Ned Fallon and 
Mary Fahey
Dec. 1, 1850 at Killina Mary of Martin Monoghand and Kitty Joint sp. James Ford 
and Mary Joint
Dec. 6, 1850 at Dugoora Catherine of Michael Leihea and Mary Joint sp. John and 
Mary O'***
July 1, 1852 at Dugura James of Michael Leah and Mary Joint
Aug 10, 1852 at Dugora Michael of Martin Monahand and Kitty Joyce [sic.] sp. 
John Kean and Biddy O'Dea
Marriages:
Dec. 16, 1849 Martin Monaghan to Kate Joynt witt. Michael Leahy and Bridget Daly
Note Michael Lee/Leihea/Leah/ Leahy are probably all one and the same man as 
well as Martin Monoghand/Monahand/Monaghan.
Also found in Killina, Kinvara, Galway was James Joynt teacher of a hedge school. 
[src: Education in Kilmacduagh in the 19th Century. Appendix II.  Payments by the 
children, about 50 children for daily attendance, established 12 Jan. 1835 with 
instruction in reading, writing, arithmetic and catechism.] 
Also of this area was  Ned Joint according to a List of Inhabitants of the 
United Parishes of Kinvara, Duras, and Killina, as Compiled by Rev. Thos. Kelly 
A.D. 1834: at Cahercum were Edmond Kilkelly, Ned Joint, Cusack, Patt Lally, John 
Fallon, Patt Cahel, John Hynes, Martin Coan and John Fahy. Ned was sometimes a 
nickname for Michael I have found.

I also thought at one time that the Honor that appeared as a sponsor in Abbeyknockmoy 
records and also as a sponsor in the Beagh parish records may have been David's mother. 
The Honor who stood as sponsor at baptisms and as a marriage witness at Beagh was 
probably not David's daughter, Honora as she was not born until 1846. Since Honor 
disappeared from church records at Abbeyknockmoy after 1850 but appeared in the 
Beagh parish registers after 1850 I thought she may have been David's mother come 
to live with him. There were no marriage, birth records involving her so she must have 
been an older woman. And since David and family emigrated from Beagh parish, 
this Honor suddenly disappeared so she must have died before they emigrated. 
I also thought the Patrick Joynt of Abbeyknockmoy may have been her husband 
and father of David. Patrick died, she came to Beagh parish to live with her son.

Beagh parish records of interest:
b. 20 Dec 1855 bap. 23 Dec 1855 Thomas of Michael McDermott and Mary McNamara 
sp. John Nelly and Bridget Joynt [Bridget is probably dau. of David who m. Daniel 
Joseph Higgins, 1855 in Galena, Ill., Michael may be brother of Bridget McDermott Joynt, 
David's wife]
b. 15 Nov 1857 bap. 22 Nov 1857 James of Patt Nelly and Margaret Joynt sp. 
Michael Whelan and Catherine Nelly. 
b. 6 Dec 1857 bap 7 Dec 1857 Michael of John Nelly and Anne McDermott sp. 
Patt *** and Ann Joynt [probably our Anne Joynt who later became Sister Severena 
at Philadelphia, PA]
b. 30 Jan 1858 bap. 31 Jan 1858 Bridget of John Nestor and Mary Foundation sp 
John Healy and Bridget Joynt. [Wonder if this John Nestor is related to Michael 
"Ned" Nestor who m. Mary Joynt]
b. 9 Nov 1858 and bap. 16 Nov Martin of Patt Nally and Peggy Joynt sp. Patt Joynt 
and Mary Lally resides Creffmahon.[ [Margaret Joynt Nally was the only Joynt 
to stay behind in Beagh. Interestingly enough, descendants of this Martin Nally , 
son of Patt Nally/Margaret Joynt, still live in Beagh-one being Mattie Perril 
(my third cousin) son of May Nelly (abt 1898-1962) and Michael Perril and 
Margaret Geoghan "Baby" Nelly, wife of Peter Nelly (my second cousin once removed). 
Martin Nelly's wife was Bridget Fahy. When we visited Beagh parish in 1997 Mattie Perril 
didn't want anything to do with us "Yanks" but "Baby" Nelly was very cordial and showed 
us around the town. Unfortunately she was a little short on genealogical knowledge 
of the Joynts]
b. 5 Apr 1860 bap. 8 Apr 1860 John of Patt Nelly and Peggy Joynt sp. John *** and 
Honor Joynt resides Creffmahon.
b. 14 Sep 1860 bap. 16 Sep 1860 Bridget of Martin Dealy and Bridget Healy sp 
Michael Fogerty and Honour Joynt resides Ashfield.
b. 25 Mar 1863 bap. 27 Mar 1863 Mary of Pat Collans and Mary Towhy sp. David 
Joynt and Honour Joynt resides Ennistisman-strangers. [strange that David and 
Honour stood as baptismal sponsors to "strangers"]
b. 28 Aug 1863 bap. 30 Aug Henry of Henry Burdoo and Mary Killalee sp David 
Joynt and Cate Morgan note resides Creffmahon-illegitimate
b. 1 Oct 1866 bap. 3 Oct Mary of John Nelly and Anne McDermott sp. Michael 
Joynt and Catherine Joynt resides Ballybay
b. 25 Jan 1871 bap. 29 Jan 1871 Michael of Patricio Nally and Margarita Nelly 
sp Johannes Nelly and Anna Fahey notes: resides Ashfield-sub conditions 
Baptisima (what do the notes mean?)

Marriages:
Aug 26, 1862 John Healy to Mary Keely witt: David Joynt, Bridget McDermott and 
Honour Joynt.
Jan 22, 1863 Michael Loughary to Mary Luis Wit. Patt Joynt and Anne Fahey.
Jan 15, 1865 Martin Carney to Mary Dealy wit. John Carney and Honour Joynt

Checks for Christmas 1856 David Joynt 2-6.
David Joynt m. Bridget McDermott. On Griffiths Michael McDermott was living on 
land next to David. When we visited Beagh parish several years ago I noted that 
McDermotts still live on this land and thought they could be related to gg 
grandmother, Bridget McDermott Joynt. McDermotts were not home at the time of 
our visit so we could chat.


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