November 1754, Died at his house, Wiliam Street, Dublin, Mr. Abraham Pierce, lineally descended from McMurrough Kavanagh, descended from Dermod, King of Leinster and from the second son of Thomas Fitzmaurice, first Baron of Kerry, who in 1253 founded the Grey Franciscans Friary of Ardfert and from whom the Gallant race of the Pierces of Kerry spring.
From John T Collins, Gleaning from old Cork papers from 18th century collection of Kearneys Garretstown House.
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