Abraham Stoker Snr. (Bram’s Father)

Bram Stoker’s father Abraham Stoker was born March 1799 and died 1876. In 1815 at the age of 16 years his father secured him a place as a junior clerk in Dublin Castle. In Michaelmas term 1822, Abraham Stoker was made a member of the Guild of Tailors and became a Freeman on the basis that he was the son of William Coates Stoker. He never practised as a tailor, but continued as a junior clerk in Dublin Castle. In January 1844, Abraham Stoker married Charlotte Maria Blake Thornley in Coleraine. The couple moved to Marino Crescent in Clontarf. We can see their entry in Griffith’s Valuation, available on findmypast.

They had 7 children, the third child, born in 1847, was named Abraham Stoker after his father - this is the author Bram Stoker. In popular memory in Ireland, 1847 was known as ‘Black 47’ and is said to have been the worst year of the Famine.

BRAM STOKER ESTATE WEBSITE:

1. Tom Thornley McGillcuddy - Stoker
2. Agnes McGillycuddy Stoker
3. Extended Family
4. Family Members

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One of the six children of William Stoker (ca.1755-1827) and Frances Smyth (ca.1755 - ?) St.Andrews Parish whose marriage license bond was dated April 1780.

Abraham was employed as a civil servant in the Chief Secretary’s office at Dublin Castle from 1815 until his retirement in 1865.