Biography of Judge Francis Bernard 1663-1771
In 1663 Judge Francis Bernard was born to Francis Bernard of Castle Mahon and Mary Freke.
In 1692 Judge Francis Bernard (age 29) was elected MP Clonakilty which seat he held until 1695.
In 1693 Judge Francis Bernard (age 30) and Alice Ludlow were married.
In 1695 Judge Francis Bernard (age 32) was elected MP Bandonbridge which seat he held until 1727.
In 1703 [his daughter] Elizabeth Bernard Viscountess Caulfeild was born to Judge Francis Bernard (age 40) and [his wife] Alice Ludlow.
In 1711 Judge Francis Bernard (age 48) was appointed Solicitor General for Ireland which position he held until 1714.
In 1724 Judge Francis Bernard (age 61) was appointed Serjeant-at-law.
In 1726 Judge Francis Bernard (age 63) was appointed Judge of the Irish Court of Common Pleas.
Before 18 Aug 1728 [his son-in-law] James Caulfeild 3rd Viscount Charlemont and [his daughter] Elizabeth Bernard Viscountess Caulfeild (age 25) were married.
On 30 Jun 1731 Judge Francis Bernard (age 68) died.
In 1741 [his former wife] Alice Ludlow died.
Father: Francis Bernard of Castle Mahon
GrandFather: Arthur Freke of Rathbury
Mother: Mary Freke
GrandMother: Dorothy Smyth