Henry Joy (judge)
Henry Joy (born 7 January 1766; died 5 June 1838 in Rathfarnham, near
Family
He was born in
Career
He was educated at
According to Elrington Ball, his promotion from Attorney-General to Chief Baron was a purely political decision. Although Joy was well qualified for the position on grounds of legal ability, the appointment was intended to please
Joy died in 1838 at his residence Woodtown Park, Rathfarnham, County Dublin, and was buried in Monkstown. He never married, sharing Woodtown with his sisters Harriet and Grace.
Character
A popular verse, punning on his surname, suggests that he was a rather dour character: "tho' he smiles, 'tis less with mirth than pleasure". He was noted for his dedication to the law and lack of interest in politics, but he did not lack other enthusiasms. He was deeply interested in ornithology and arboriculture, and kept a small private museum at Woodtown. He was a noted traveller, who went as far as Constantinople.[2]
References
- ^ Richard Lalor Sheil; Robert Shelton Mackenzie (1854). Sketches of the Irish bar, Volume 1. Redfield. p. 170. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
- ^ a b c Ball, F. Elrington The Judges in Ireland 1221-1921 John Murray London 1926 Vol.2 p.347
- ^ Ball pp.269-70