Carrigafoyle Castle in County Kerry. Awarded to William Sandes in return for his part in the Cromwell conquest of Ireland.
This website is dedicated to the genealogical history of the Sandes family, researched, created, and maintained by Michael Sandes.
Our focus is on the Sandes family line that originated in North Kerry, Ireland, around the time of the Cromwellian invasion (c. 1650) and whose descendants now live across the world.
Finding Your Family History
- The Easiest Way to Navigate: Use the Search facility at the top of the page. It's the quickest way to find a specific person or content.
- Individual Pages: Every family member has a dedicated page. These pages include direct links to related family members, as well as connections to key places and life events.
- Verification: Most factual claims are supported by detailed reference notes.
Who Is Listed Here?
The core of this research traces the descendants of William Sandes and his wife, Elizabeth Fernley, who settled in Ireland around 1650.
- Current Scope: The site currently lists 610 individuals who descend from William and Elizabeth.
- Name Policy: To keep the database manageable, we currently only list individuals who were born with the Sandes surname and their spouses.
- Future Plans: Information on the ancestors of William Sandes, which dates back to the 13th century in Carlisle, Cumbria, is known and will be added in the future.
Privacy and Access
The privacy of living family members is our highest priority.
- Living Individuals: Pages for family members who are still alive are not visible to general site visitors.
- Authenticated Users: Only registered and logged-in users (authenticated family members) can view pages for living individuals.
- Learn More: Please review the comprehensive Privacy Policy page for full details.
Your Contribution is Vital
Genealogy is a collaborative effort! Michael would be delighted to hear from you if:
- You are a family member (born Sandes or married to a Sandes) and your name is missing.
- You can add new information about any Sandes family member, whether listed here or not.
- You have spotted any errors on this website.