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MCILVANEY's of Rasharkin

Dave Stretton — 5 Apr 2003 4:58:05 GMT

Belfast Cemetaries

JillFHamilton — 9 Dec 2008 11:06:43 GMT

Could anyone suggest a cemetary my relatives might be buried in? They were married at Rosemary St Presbyterian Church in 1900. The last known address is 8 Alliance Avenue, Belfast in 1951.

Thomas James Cantebury HAMILTON,
b 5 Jun 1875, d 11 Nov 1953

Ethel Anne (Cardwell) HAMILTON
b 7 Nov 1875, d 13 Mar 1965

Would appreciate any information, contact information, suggestions.

Jill

JOHNSTON/E - Y-DNA Connections

CliffJohnston51 — 4 Jan 2009 5:07:27 GMT

Six Johnstons in various parts of North America have had our Y-DNA tested and are evidently from the same Johnston/e family line. Co. Antrim has been confirmed for at least one of the 6 Y-DNA cousins. We may be lucky and be able to find all of our ancestors in Co. Antrim. The details are as follows:

1. Francis "Frank" Johnston/e, b. 1805

2. Robert "Red Robin" Johnston/e, b. 1808

3. Archibald "Archie" Johnston/e, b. 1815

4. Robert Johnston, b. 1797

5. George Johnston, b. 1799

6. James Johnston, b. 1798

Johnston/es 1, 2 & 3 wrote their surname early in Upper Canada as Johnstone, and the Assessment Roll records show Johnstone and other variations. The census enumerators wrote it as Johnson, Johnston and Johnstone, and eventually the Johnston spelling prevailed in all 3 family lines.

Interestingly, all of these Johnstons moved to Upper Canada and farmed in the Ottawa Valley area. This begs the question, "Did they know each other in Ireland?" The Johnston/es 1, 2 & 3 above did know each other as they farmed within shouting distance of one another and were probably brothers. Johnstons 4, 5 & 6 farmed in different counties and townships.

My father recalled listening as a child to the old people and hearing them talk about Ballymena. This is the only "hint" that I have linking my family to Co. Antrim.

There are some other interesting clues. My Johnston family in Canada was close to an Anderson family with my grandmother being an Anderson. Her brother Clark Anderson is buried in Westminster Cemetery, Prescott Co., Ontario, Canada, as is my great, great grandfather, Robert "Red Robin" Johnston. In the same cemetery is Matthew ELDER, b. ca. 1783 in Ireland, a minister and a relative of Clark ANDERSON. There is also another minister buried in the same cemetery: Thomas SCOTT, d. 1881. He was born in Ballylessan in the parish of Ballymena, Ireland, and ordained June 1844 by the Presbytery of Hamilton. Perhaps all of these people were from the Ballymena parish.

My Anderson connection is Benjamin Anderson, b.1785 in Ireland. He married Mary Wylie, b. 1798 in Ireland. We don't know where in Ireland, but our Anderson and Johnston families apparently knew each other in Ireland and settled in Upper Canada owning farms near to each other.

Any assistance will be much appreciated.

Thank you.

Cliff. Johnston
Pearland, Texas

Birth record sources in Belfast for GREEN

JAEgo2 — 5 Jan 2009 4:33:40 GMT

What are the best sources for looking for birth records in Belfast? Is there some kind of compilation of Protestant church records for Belfast? I am looking for a birth record for a John Green (I know; almost impossible...)

Janet Eagen

Patrick McCurley

ercurley — 5 Jan 2009 1:15:06 GMT

Need help in finding mother, father, sisters and brothers of Patrick McCurley who married Sarah Webb (23 Feb 1780) in Harford County, Maryland, USA. He owned land in Harford County, Maryland & York County, Pennsylania. It is said that he was born abt. 1750 in Northern Ireland.
Any help would be appreciated.
My direct contact is e-rcurley@prodigy.net
Thank you

Tracing the origins of a photo taken by Allison

gayze1 — 4 Jan 2009 3:18:03 GMT

Hi all,
I have a photograph taken by Allison and Allison, Belfast in the 1880s/90s or thereabouts..which I believe is of "Minnie" a sister or neice of my gggrandmother HARVEY.
The photo has a number on the back which I am told can be traced through Allison's records at PRONI and could lead to the identification of the subject.
Allison and Allison were photographers, first in Belfast, then in other towns. They inscribed a number on the backs of their photos, which corresponded to entries in their day-books. These numbers would identify the photos.

Allison Collection at the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) PRONI has those day-books. The Allison Collection's call number is D/2886.
...we think the number could be 2353 or 12353...see this thread:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,351032.0.html

Is there anyone who could be going to the PRONI to try to idenitify this photo for me please..
Thank you for any help or advice

Looking for relatives in the Larne/Islandmagee area

suehill190 — 31 Dec 2008 3:15:19 GMT

These would be my gg grandfather's (James Hill m Susan English)brothers families.
John Hill m Isabella English
Samuel Hill m ?
Thomas Hill m Agnes Montgomery
Would like to share info, letters and need help identifing some photos of cousins from Ireland.
Sue Hill
Canada

William McKean & Mary Anne Anderson of Belfast

mikemackean — 1 Jan 2009 8:30:38 GMT

I'm looking for descendants of William & Mary Anne McKean (nee Anderson) who were living in Belfast from about 1880.

First Generation

1. James MCKEAN was born on 13 Apr 1851 at Shentaderry, Co.Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He was christened on 11 May 1851 in Shentaderry, Co.Tyrone, Northern Ireland. On 29 May 1877 he was a Constable in Royal Irish Constabulary. He lived Port Inspector at 140 Upper Meadow Street, Belfast, Ireland about 1901. He lived Ship Inspector at 43 Earl Street, Belfast, Ireland about 1907. He lived Ship Inspector at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland about 1910. He appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. On 2 Apr 1911 he was a Pensioner Royal Irish Constabulary. He signed the Ulster Covenant on 28 Sep 1912 in City Hall, Belfast, Ireland.

James MCKEAN and Mary Anne ANDERSON were married on 29 May 1877 at Shankill Church of Ireland, Lurgan, Co.Armagh, Ireland. Mary Anne ANDERSON (daughter of Robert ANDERSON) was born about 1854 at Co.Armagh, Ireland. She appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. She signed the Ulster Covenant on 28 Sep 1912 in York Street Lecture Hall, Belfast, Ireland. James MCKEAN and Mary Anne ANDERSON had the following children:

2 i. John E MCKEAN was born about 1878 at Co.Armagh, Ireland. He appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. On 2 Apr 1911 he was a Railway Engine Driver.
3 ii. Anna R (Annie) MCKEAN was born about 1880 at Belfast, Northern Ireland. She appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. On 2 Apr 1911 she was a Knitter. She signed the Ulster Covenant on 28 Sep 1912 in York Street Lecture Hall, Belfast, Ireland.
+4 iii. Ellen MCKEAN, born about 1883, Belfast, Northern Ireland; married William Samuel REA, on 19 Sep 1911, York Street Presbyterian Church, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland.
+5 iv. William Anderson MCKEAN, born about 1887, Belfast, Northern Ireland; married Jane REID, on 14 Oct 1911, Christchurch Church of Ireland, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland.
6 v. Margaret J (Maggie) MCKEAN was born about 1889 at Belfast, Northern Ireland. She appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. On 2 Apr 1911 she was a Book Folder. She signed the Ulster Covenant on 28 Sep 1912 in York Street Lecture Hall, Belfast, Ireland.
+7 vi. Elizabeth MCKEAN, born about 1893, Belfast, Northern Ireland; married John GABBEY, on 23 Jun 1915, Crescent Presbyterian Church, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland.
+8 vii. George Anderson MCKEAN, born about 1897, Belfast, Northern Ireland; married Mary DOAK, on 26 Dec 1918, Trinity Church of Ireland, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland.

Second Generation

4. Ellen MCKEAN (James-1) was born about 1883 at Belfast, Northern Ireland. She appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. On 2 Apr 1911 she was an Embroidery Printer.

Ellen MCKEAN and William Samuel REA were married on 19 Sep 1911 at York Street Presbyterian Church, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland.

5. William Anderson MCKEAN (James-1) was born about 1887 at Belfast, Northern Ireland. He appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. On 2 Apr 1911 he was a Ship's Carpenter. He served in the military on 8 Jan 1915 in 75 Hillman Street, Belfast, Ireland. He served in the military on 27 Jun 1915.

William Anderson MCKEAN and Jane REID were married on 14 Oct 1911 at Christchurch Church of Ireland, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. Jane REID lived at 75 Hillman Street, Belfast, Ireland on 8 Jan 1915. William Anderson MCKEAN and Jane REID had the following children:

9 i. Annie MCKEAN was born on 17 Aug 1913 at Belfast, Northern Ireland. She lived at 75 Hillman Street, Belfast, Ireland on 8 Jan 1915.
10 ii. Dorothy MCKEAN was born on 6 Nov 1914 at Belfast, Northern Ireland. She lived at 75 Hillman Street, Belfast, Ireland on 8 Jan 1915.

7. Elizabeth MCKEAN (James-1) was born about 1893 at Belfast, Northern Ireland. She appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. On 2 Apr 1911 she was an Embridery Stitcher.

Elizabeth MCKEAN and John GABBEY were married on 23 Jun 1915 at Crescent Presbyterian Church, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland.

8. George Anderson MCKEAN (James-1) was born about 1897 at Belfast, Northern Ireland. He appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1911 at 24 Canning Street, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland. On 2 Apr 1911 he was an Apprentice Ship's Carpenter. He signed the Ulster Covenant on 28 Sep 1912 in York Street Lecture Hall, Belfast, Ireland.

George Anderson MCKEAN and Mary DOAK were married on 26 Dec 1918 at Trinity Church of Ireland, Shankill, Belfast, Ireland.

1901 census Larne

christineminster — 2 Jan 2009 5:38:59 GMT

Does anyone have access to the above census I have today looked at the 1911 census and found a possible connection and would like to find my family in 1901

McNeils of Ballycastle

aztecinv — 5 Feb 2005 10:33:39 GMT

I am searching for for the parents of Charles McNeil and his brother, Archibald McNeil. They were in the shipping business in the early 1700's. Charles' son, Archibald, and Archibald's sons John, Charles and Adam had already come to America, about 1730. In 1737, Charles and Archibald packed up their household goods and, together with their wives, and Archibald's son, also named Archibald, and the younger Archibald's wife Sarah Johnson McNeil, and 2 year old son, William McNeil, sailed out of Workington, England on a ship named Cathrine. On July 17, 1737, the ship wrecked off the coast of Nova Scotia, at Sable Island (also known as the Isle of Sable). Charles and his wife, the elder Archibald and his wife, and young Archibald's son William were among over 100 people who drowned.

I would like to hear from any McNeils from Ballycastle who might have heard this tale handed down in their family. There has been some speculation that the father of Charles and Archibald was also named Archibald, and that there was also a man named Clem McNeil in the family, perhaps in the early 1600's.

I have traced most of the descendants of Charles and Archibald McNeil after they came to the US. Charles' son Archibald, who lived mostly in Branford and New Haven, CT, had five sons. Two were named Charles, and they died in infancy. The other three were named Archibald, John and Samuel (my direct ancestor). I have traced Archibald and Samuel, but nothing much is know of John. He was born in CT in 1745 and moved to Amenia, in Dutchess County NY.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Kathy McNeil Beaudry

Carnmoney ancestry many surnames

Nancy — 1 Mar 2003 8:08:22 GMT

Molyneux Aindow look up please

helenrussell2 — 31 Dec 2008 5:49:37 GMT

Im Looking for informatio on the parents and siblings of my gggg grandmother mary Molyneux I know she was born in County Antrim in 1761 and i think she died in or after 1841. She was married to Anthony Aindow of formby Lancashire.

Many thanks

Helen

Tunnicliffes in Belfast

daviddearsac — 30 Dec 2008 3:59:54 GMT

Am looking for descendants of my Uncle:Richard Thomas Tunnicliffe;b.1895,in Brixton,Lambeth,London,England. He worked for the GPO and was transfered to Northern Ireland about 1921/22. He died on the 19 Nov 1944,at 82 Tyndall(Tyndale)Park Belfast,he was an Inspector with the GPO,and married. He is buried in Belfast. The only information I have on his marriage is his wife's initials E.H.

Would also be interested in any information on Malcom Ferguson,a Belfast Pilot,b.ca,1879,in Scotland?.Died 24 Jan 1925,at 34 Spencer Street,Belfast. His wife's name was Ellen.

Any help or information will be greatly appreciated.

marriages

rolohosick — 30 Dec 2008 11:38:27 GMT

i am looking for information on john hosick or other hosicks it might usefull

Clough, Ireland

queensblade — 30 Dec 2008 1:47:28 GMT

I need some help with two of my ancestors from Clough. James Murdock and Annie Douds. They both are from Clough, I know Annie's Father is was named Samual. James Murdock was born in 1867, with no middle name that I know of. Annie was born (I think) around 1869. I have no other imformation other than what I can get here in the U.S. Any help would be wonderful.

Samuel james sinclair and edith mary Darbishire Belfast

johntyner2001 — 28 Dec 2008 9:58:42 GMT

my relation Edith darbishire married dsamuel James sinclair on 5th june 1893 at the rosemary street Presbyterian Church, they had 7 children 1 of which died young.
the other 6 are:
Herberet Dunkinfield or darbishire sinclair b abt 1895
George S b abt 1898
Thomas alan b abt 1900
Bruce b abt 1901
Helen Mary b abt 1904
Malcolm P born abt 1907
is anyone descended from these people?
i would lovw to hear from you.
john in wicklow

McGrandles in Belfast

cuervo — 21 Jul 2006 1:32:49 GMT

George McGrandles born abt 1861 & James McGrandles born abt 1863 suddenly appear in 1911 census of Belfast without any clue as to where they came from other than Irish born. George's wife was "Catherine" while James appeared to be unmarried. Does anyone have any information or linkages relating to these men or any other McGrandles in Belfast? Thanks for ANY help you can provide!!!

Breckagh: Two Identical Townland Names in Antrim

cyfyguy99 — 29 Dec 2008 3:40:13 GMT

So I found a hit on old Archie in the IGI over at familysearch:

http://tinyurl.com/8lcmej

Now the townland, "Breckagh" appears in BOTH Balleymoney and Skerry parish.

1. Since Breckagh Skerry is larger than Breckagh Balleymoney, the odds dictate where to start first. Does anyone see it otherwise?

2. Is there other data I can extract from the record to help break the tie?

3. Why two townlands with the same same in the same county? What were they thinking?

Robert McKinley

catrobertson06 — 28 Dec 2008 11:02:51 GMT

I am searching for information about the McKinley family
that emmigrated from Ireland to the U.S.in 1871.
Robert McKinley (aka McKenley)(b;abt 1859 in Armagh, Ireland) moved to Minnesota and settled in Spokane, Washington. I know there are quite a few McKinleys in that area at this time and would like to know if anyone may have any information about Robert's father William born abt 1820 in Tanderagee, Ireland. Robert married Helen Jackins and their childern were: Mamie born:1883, Margaret(1885), David Alexander (1887)and Robin aka Sarah(1889). I would appreciate any information. Thank you!

Boyd/Long

Myrna Caporn — 28 Feb 2003 8:58:01 GMT

I am researching my ancestors from County Antrim. My great-grandfather was William BOYD and he married Maggie LONG. My grandfather was William Francis BOYD born 2.5.1889 in Benvarden, District of Dervock, Ballymoney, Antrim. He emigrated to Southern Rhodesia. Can anyone help me ?

GRAHAM FAMILY OF CASTLE ST, BALLYCASTLE & PROLISK, STRAID, BUSHMILLS

joyonholiday — 26 Dec 2008 2:08:44 GMT

My great grandfather James Graham was born in 1885 to John & Mary Graham (nee Smith) of Castle Street, Ballycastle. He married Sarah Lamont in Bushmills and they emigrated to NZ.

His siblings were:
William Graham (died in 1915 during WW1 aged 21 - at this time, his parents John & Mary lived at Prolisk, Straid, Bushmills)
George who married Nellie.
Annie
Mary Jane

I am searching for any information on George & Nellie, Annie and Mary Jane and whether there are any surviving relatives?
John & Mary Graham are buried in the Dunluce cemetery.

Thanks

Joy Hughes
www.hughesgenealogy.com

CASSIDAY

LCULBY — 8 May 2004 11:25:27 GMT

Seeking DAVID CASSIDAY b.1767 County Antrim. David and possibly 2 brothers went to America in 1788. Arrived in Virginia then moved to Pennsylvania and then Ohio. Have much to share.

MCGARRY, PATRICK b. abt 1822 Dunloy emigre' to USA abt 1842-44

rdelange — 27 Nov 2008 12:59:56 GMT

Looking for family connections to the McGarry's who emigrated to the US to Rutland, Vermont. May have been in Canada also earlier. Married Margaret Devely Diffley on 27 Aug 1844 in St. Timothee, Quebec. Had 7 children.

Millar

JMcGrath07 — 23 Dec 2008 1:59:59 GMT

Can anybody help me please, I would like more information on William MILLAR born 1888 Carrickfergus, I believe his father was Alexander MILLAR and mother Mary HENDERSON. He married Sarah FINLAY in 1907 in Belfast

Carrick in Massachusetts

themoneypennys — 22 Dec 2008 4:49:32 GMT

I am searching for any information on a John Thomas Carrick b. 1878 in Essex County Ontario Canada. He emigrated to New Bedford, Bristol Mass with his parents and siblings in 1896. His father Charles, was born in Co. Kerry Ireland abt 1843. Thomas remained in Mass when his family returned to Canada. He married someone named Carolina b. 1896 in Mass. Her parents were from Germany. Thomas and Carolina had one daughter, Gladys, who was born in Mass in 1907. Gladys married Albert Singleton b. abt 1906 and lived in New Bedford after her marriage. Thomas' father is my great uncle and I'm trying to trace the family in the USA. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

County Antrim census - online from 23 Dec 2008

clairehansen — 20 Dec 2008 8:55:41 GMT

Hi

Just to let everyone know, if you haven't already seen it, that the Country Antrim Census will be online at the Irish National Archives website from Tuesday 23rd Dec 2008:

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/

Happy hunting

CH/PB

Mounthill, Antrim Co.

ElaineRayner — 26 Jun 2001 6:07:02 GMT

Matthew Lyle b. 1748 who left No. Ireland 1768 for GA and was a Loyalist. Who were his parents? Thank you

mclean

leeky129 — 14 Dec 2008 8:29:00 GMT

looking for info on charles mclean born 1833 or his wife christian born 1835 in antrim who moved to isle of man sometime around 1870,s

O'Neill

Denise_Mullen — 2 Jul 2001 7:04:24 GMT

Looking for information on Hugh O'Neill. He lived on 22 Torrens Market in Belfast. He died in an accident on Whita Street on July 12, 1877 in Belfast. His wife's name was Mary Breen. They had two children that I know of: Catherine b. Oct. 3, 1875 and Patrick b.? in Belfast. Catherine moved to New York in 1899. If any one knows about this family please contact me.

Cushendun graveyard help

trishlefe — 12 Dec 2008 4:57:36 GMT

Looking for someone who can help with a search of the graveyard around St. Patricks / Craighah Church in Cushendun.

Alexander Stewart b. 1675

Verne R. Horton — 23 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information re Scottish ancestorial info for Alexander Stewart, b. 1675 in Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland. Married MArgaret Dixon

Belfast Cemetaries

JillFHamilton — 9 Dec 2008 10:50:18 GMT

Birth Records Belfast 1967

heyday1 — 9 Dec 2008 2:02:34 GMT

Where do I go to look at birth records for this era?

St Anne's Church of Belfast

august20031 — 13 Sep 2008 1:17:17 GMT

Please can anyone help ! I am looking for baptism records for St Anne's Church and I have sent numerous emails and not received a reply. Does anyone know where I can search I am looking for the baptism of ANNA MARIA ROSSON 1863

Hugh Clugston, Co. Antrim, (Ballymena?)

hmharrop130 — 1 Jan 2002 3:42:36 GMT

Researching Hugh Clugston, born abt. 1800 in Co. Antrim, perhaps Ballymena or Ballylinny area. Married c. 1825 to Sarah, born abt. 1825. Children: Hugh, b. abt. 1836; Robert, b. abt. 1838; Samuel W. (1834-1881), died Valley Forge, PA, married Sarah Butler; and Thomas, b. 7 June, 1829. Family emigrated to USA, Philadelphia area, perhaps in mid to late 1800's. Any information appreciated.

Edward Simon Doyle family

GI1927 — 5 Dec 2008 9:26:27 GMT

My late husband's great grandparents lived in Cheyboygan, MI until about 1892-they moved to Providence, RI where the last 6 of 12 children were born.
From what information we have been able to obtain 90% of the family remained in & around Providence until death. I would like to be able to perhaps locate information on Simon's & Marcella's grandchildren or great grandchildren.
My husband decends from Edward Simon,jr.
Surnames that have entered the family in the early 1900s are:Modeleski, Croughan, Coates,Mc Clatchey,
Mc Avoy,Spellman,Adams, Allen,Hopkins, & Gaskin.

Any & all help will be greatly appreciated.

STITT's, Belfast

tracy1482 — 5 Aug 2003 1:33:05 GMT

Hi,

My gt grandmother Edith Catherine STITT was born on 18.1.1899, in Belfast. Her parents were
Thomas STITT & Elizabeth KERR.

Would love to hear from anyone with connections

With many thanks
Tracy

Thompson Family, Broughshane, County Antrim

lmaloy — 30 Nov 2008 3:49:46 GMT

Looking for information on Agnes Thompson b. cir 1754; brother's Samuel b. not known, approx dod 1842, married Margaret Logan; brother William married Jane Logan and a sister name not known.

Robert HALL

Olive_Sharpe — 22 Jun 2001 5:14:50 GMT

I have information on my Great Grandfather Robert HALL as being a Private in the 49th Foot Regiment, married Sarah Ann Applebee in Reading, Berkshire around 1879, had a Daughter Elizabeth Ann born Reading, Berkshire 1880 and a Son James born Reading, Berkshire 1881. Elizabeth Ann later married James Boyd MCMURTRY in Belfast 1909.

According to the 1881 Census for Berkshire, Robert was born in Ireland possibly February 1841 St. Annes, Belfast to William HALL and Martha.. Does anyone have information to confirm this. Thanks

Regards

Olive

Joseph KIRKPATRICK, b 1832, Larne, LOOKUP REQUEST

Lyre007 — 24 Nov 2008 11:16:20 GMT

Hello there,
I am decended from Joseph Kirkpatrick, 1832 and Jane McNeil, 1836, from Larne Antrim, Irelnd. They had a son, my great grandfather, Hugh KIrkpatrick, born 26 March 1852, Larne Antrim, moved to scotland, married in 1876, then to london, where I am from.

Looking for more details on Joseph and Jane, then further back from them... Maybe u can help or guide me

Martin Pinner, Los Angeles, California

Agnes Brennnan (born 1894 Belfast) - Marriage LOOK-UP REQUEST PLEASE

lizziewoodvale — 28 Nov 2008 3:56:37 GMT

Hello all,
If anyone can help me with an Antrim marriage look-up for my Great-Aunty AGNES BRENNAN, it would be greatly appreciated.
Born 28 Sep 1894, birth address: 36 Selby Street, Belfast. Her parents names - James Brennan & Mary Ellen Thompson. Rel. denomination: Church of Ireland.
Would love to find out who she married & then i can look for information on descendants. I believe Agnes had a daughter named 'Sadie'.
Thanks for your time,
Lizzie (Perth, west. aust)

Elder Family

David Howard — 10 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My ancestor, Samuel Elder, immigrated from Artemore, Antrim County, in 1729 with his wife (Mary Huston) and their two children: William and Margaret. Samuel was born about 1692, and he had at least one brother, Robert, who immigrated with him. They settled in Maine around the Cape Elizabeth and Windham areas. Anyone with information on Samuel's parents or siblings, please email me.

Belfast City Cemetery burial

polythenepam1 — 10 May 2007 1:53:27 GMT

Hi, I live in England and have a question about access to burial records. I have the name and date of death of an ancestor, who I believe was buried in Belfast City Cemetery. I'd like to confirm this - how would I go about it?

I can't travel at this time and can't afford to pay anyone to do a look-up. Any advice is appreciated.

Mike

Ponisi family from Belfast

sarat405_1 — 7 Feb 2005 6:32:56 GMT

Can anyone help me with some information about Ponisi's in Northern Ireland. My mother was a Ponisi but unfortunately her father died when she was a baby and she has not got much info on family name and connections.

Walsh in Belfast

lqnn1 — 26 Nov 2008 11:51:53 GMT

Hi,

I'm seeking any family information on Arthur Walsh who lived in Lancaster Street Belfast in 1907 & 1910.

He may be linked to my Quinn's from the area.

Thanks

BLAIR, MORROW, BARKLEY, GARDNER,, MCNEIL, MCMULLEN, WHARRY

JBurroughs644 — 26 Jun 2001 10:50:06 GMT

Looking for any contact with anyone who is researching the surnames:
BLAIR,MORROW,GARDNER,BARKLEY,MCNEIL,MCMULLEN,WHARRY from Glenarm, Co. Antrim, Ireland.

William Gardner

harrygardiner — 23 Nov 2008 7:00:47 GMT

Looking for a William Gardner with wife named Lucy, born abt 1890-1800, possibly in Antrim who emigrated to US before 1832 to PA. Joined 1st Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA on Oct 31, 1831 by referral letter from previous church in Ireland. Possible children: Margaret 1820, Willima Wallace 1821, Archibald 1822, Wallace 1825, Mary 1827.

McBurney

John Broderick — 20 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for a McBurney (McBurnie) family from Broughshane or Ballymena, County Antrim. Roots also in Airdrie, Scotland.

Alexander Moore 1799, Ballyvesey,Carnmoney,

Colinm — 8 Jul 2003 2:53:05 GMT

Researching ALEXANDER MOORE of CARNMONEY Parish born 1799, died 1865 at BALLYVESEY. He was married to JANNET MULHOLLAND (born 1807) on January 5, 1829 at TEMPLEPATRICK according to the IGI but I have not been able to confirm this in any records. Their son ALEXANDER (1838-1880) married AGNES PORTER in 1865 at The Registrar’s Office in Belfast. This couple’s son, another ALEXANDER MOORE who was born in 1874 at RASHEE, near BALLYCLARE, is my grandfather.

RC marriages in Cushendall

m_arty — 23 Feb 2004 7:20:31 GMT

I have photocopies of 24 marriages all from Cushendall and registered in the Registrars office in Ballycastle.
Below are a list of some of the names included and the year of marriage;
John Devlin 1908
Thomas O'Loan 1909
Archibald McDonnell 1897
Daniel O'Loan 1897
Hugh McKeegan 1877
James ? Mcfarl 1877 (difficult one to read)
Dan O'Loan 1936
Robert McNaughton 1936
James P McKay 1942
Alexander Stewart 1942
James ?Gore 1940
Charles McAuley 1940
Edmund Black 1933
James Francis O'Loan 1933
John Gamble 1941
Michael McKillop 1941
??? McKeegan 1929
James Skelton 1929
Arthur Francis O'Loan 1962
Leo Augustine Browne 1962 (The 'E' wasn't there at the bottom of the certificate or in the fathers surname)
Joseph D O'Loan 1937
Charles Stewart 1937
John Blaney 1930
Bernard McClusky 1930

The record states the names of both parties fathers and the witnesses at the wedding.
Some have their ages at marriage but most just state "full" I'm taking a punt this means older than 18 (Can anyone tell me if this is correct)

I also have a copy of "Survey of Layde graveyard" if anyone wants anything looked up.

Hope I can be of some help.

Martina McAuley (nee O'Loan)

martinamcauley@aol.com

Islandmagee James Hill & Margaret Colville

suehill190 — 19 Nov 2008 8:59:43 GMT

Looking for any relatives researching James Hill & Margaret Colville and their children.
Sue Hill
Canada

Searching for more info on a John LESLIE b.c1807 poss. in Co. Antrim, Nor. Ire

Eunae — 15 Nov 2008 7:39:20 GMT

I am trying to do some research on some of the family names that married into our Ydna MOODY family in Nor. Ireland.
A John LESLIE whom I guess to have been around c1807 poss. in or near Balnamore/Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, had a son Thomas LESLIE who was b. c1834 in/of that same area.
John also had a daughter Mary Ann LESLIE b. 1835 who married John MOODY. They had 7 children -
John, Mary Jane, James, Margaret Annie, Martha, Ellen and Thomas MOODY all born between 1857 and 1874.
John Moody the son married Mary HOGG
Mary Jane MOODY his sister married William HOGG who I suspect is probably a brother to the Mary HOGG that married John MOODY.
William HOGG was said be (via Birth Records) a son of Andrew HOGG and Elizabeth CONNOR.
If anyone has further details about any of these families, especially the Moody's, I would be Most greatful.
Thank You.

Help with Marriage Please Lavery Family N.Ireland

maryryder60 — 18 Nov 2008 9:42:38 GMT

Hi if anyone could help please,
all I have at the moment is my father birth ceft with my grandfathers name his name was Edward Lavery married Sarah Hewitt round about 1918 to 1920`s
but on his gravestone in Belfast his name was James Edward Lavery.my father was born 1925,his name was Edward they lived at 41, Thistle Street Belfast.
I have looked for the family but can`t find anything
would be grateful if anyone could help.
Mary.

Belfast Gibson/Farrell Help

patedder — 13 Apr 2008 4:46:37 GMT

I am looking for the family of Selina GIBSON of 27 Ormeau Road Belfast who married Thomas Johnston Farrell of 46 Annalee St. Belfast, formerly from Donegal, on the 18.1.1890. Selinas father was a merchant and his name was William John Gibson. It is understood that Selina came fron Belfast

Selina and her husband were both National School Teachers in Belfast.

They married in the Methodist Church in Holywood. I have a copy of the marriage cert.

Selina and Thomas had two children

Eileen Mae Farrell born 12,5,1893

Esmond Johnston Farrell born Oct 1894.

I am trying to obtain birth certs for the two children.

Any help gratefully received.

John MOODY b.1835 poss. Balnamore/Ballymoney area of Co. Antrim, Nor. Ire. m. Mary Ann LESLIE

Eunae — 17 Nov 2008 2:44:41 GMT

I am searching for more info regarding John MOODY's Parents or family.
This John MOODY was born in 1835 and prob. in the Balnamore/Ballymoney area of Co. Antrim, Nor. Ireland.
He married in 1856 at the St. James Church in Ballymoney to Mary Ann LESLIE daug. of John LESLIE. On their marriage record John MOODY was said to be "of Balnamore".
Based on John's birth year, I guess his Father's birth year to be around c1807. The Names given to John MOODY and Mary Ann LESLIE's 7 children were as follows:
John, Mary Jane, James, Margaret Annie, Martha, Ellen and Thomas MOODY.

Mary Ann Leslie also had a brother named Thomas Leslie who was a flax dresser in Balnamore.
There is some relation via marriage to the CLEMENTS/Clemmons? family as well as the HOGG family.
John and Mary Ann Leslie MOODY had 2 children who married into the HOGG family of Andrew HOGG and Elizabeth/Eliza CONNOR. I also noticed that in Ballymena, Co. Antrim there was a Presbyterian church called the Connor Presbyterian Church, I have no way of knowing if this is in any way related to Eliza's family line or not.
If anyone can help with information regarding any of these families, I would be most greatful as they are part of my Ydna Moody gene pool and I am trying to determine if this John MOODY has a lineage line to our earliest known Ydna ancestor Thomas MOODY b.c1710 in/of the Aghadowey area of Co. L'derry who married Jean McQUISTON, and to a Samuel MOODY a linen weaver of Nor. Ireland who married "Martha" and to another John MOODY who was a boot maker who was also of Nor. Ireland. All of these MOODY's came from Nor. Ireland to America, and all but the last one came to PA. John the bootmaker went to New York City, his sons and descendants were haberdashers (hat makers etc.) and they removed to CT a bit later on. All of these Moody's are part of our Ydna family and I am trying to see if there might be a lineage line between them.
Any help at all would be most greatly appreciated.
Thank You.

McILVENA surname in Crosshill, County Antrim, Ireland

BettyWebster44 — 4 Aug 2007 1:29:30 GMT

I would be very interested to hear from anyone researching or who could look up some information on the surname McILVENA in Co. Antrim, especially in the area surrounding Crosshill, such as Parish records etc.

My g,g,g grandfather was Edward McIlvena (born Crosshill Ireland in 1821) who immigrated to Canada in 1853 (father was John McIlvena and #1-?, #2-Jane Fleming) with his wife Eliza Jane Upton (born Enniskillen, Ireland in 1834 - married May 26, 1850 in Crosshill Ireland) and with single sister Elizabeth McIlvena (born Ireland in 1834) & perhaps a brother Sherlock (Shirley) McIlvena travelled with them (little is known about Sherlock except that he didn't like it hear in Canada and returned to Ireland).

Any info is appreciated.
Betty in Warsaw, Ontario, Canada

James Joseph FERGUSON and Mary Ruby WATSON

Sio59 — 14 Nov 2008 12:11:34 GMT

Are the names Ferguson and Watson in your tree?

I am trying to help someone locate family members and would really be grateful for anyone's assistance please. The reason I have posted on the Antrim board is the fact of James' return to Aghagallon. Were these Creaneys related if so,how?

The story so far:

Mary Ruby Watson b1900--father William Watson
James Joseph Ferguson died 1934 aged 32, Aghagallon Co Antrim.

Mary and James were living in England (we think were from Northern Ireland) but James came in 1932, along with his baby daughter,to live in Aghagallon village, with a couple called Hugh and Mary Creaney. Hugh and Mary were siblings and lived opposite St Patrick's RC Church.

Mary Ruby stayed on in England and married again.

James died in 1934 and was buried in Old Aghagallon graveyard.Hugh and Mary continued to look after the baby until their deaths--the child was 8 by this stage. This child was then reared by neighbours.

Thank you for any help you can give.

Henry Cumming

bertadams1 — 16 Nov 2008 3:09:00 GMT

Looking for the above: b. abt. 1817/1818, married to Jane, living in DUNDEE, Scotland by 1841, a weaver. Does anyone have any connections or information? Thanks

McAteers or McInytre

trishlefe — 16 Nov 2008 12:22:06 GMT

Looking for any McAteers out there with connections to Cushendall/Cushendun who might be able to help me determine if McAteers are in our family tree.

I believe Mary McAteer married Alexander Hamilton about 1860. The first children from this union were baptised in Cushendall and the later were baptised in Cushendun.

Mary's name has variations: McAteer/McIntyre/McEntyre.

Thanks!

Maria Gibson c1792

amato34 — 27 Jun 2008 8:45:04 GMT

I am Trying to trace my gg grandmother's family from Belfast Antrim. Maria Gibson had Mary Ann Gibson, Sarah Gibson & John Gibson, there may have been others. They all went to live with Mary Ann and her family in England I think after Maria's husband died. John was there in 1851. I would like to know more about Maria and her husband and family in Ireland if there is anyone out there who knows anything of them.

McLERNON/McLARNON

Sio59 — 13 Nov 2008 11:03:16 GMT

I am hoping to connect with anyone who has the names John McLernon and Ellen Crainey(Creaney) in their tree.

John and Ellen m 26 July 1837 in St Patrick's RC Church Aghagallon. It's possible John was from Kilmore townland Co Down

To date I have the following children for them
Hugh
Mary
Patrick
Daniel and
William (Gx2 grandfather)

DUNLAP

Suzanne Hunsaker — 5 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information regarding James Carnachan Dunlap
and his ancestors I have birth date 1 August 1740 in County Antrim, North Ireland, this information was taken from family bible, but lists nothing else about his history.

Help needed to find graveyard

shirlnz — 11 Nov 2008 6:24:45 GMT

Hi,
I need help to find out where my GG grandmother, Margaret Dale, is buried. Margaret died in Ballycloughan, Ballymena, in 1892 but was not buried in any of the graveyards in the Ballymena region. Someone has already searched for me and no sign of her anywhere. I am assuming that she had asked to be buried with or near her husband Samuel Dale who had died around 40 years earlier. Her unmarried son and daughter were buried together at the First Broughshane Presbyterian Church.

I wouldn't have a clue where Samuel was buried, so I would not know where to start. Does anyone have any suggestions? Would the Death Certificate in this instance state where Margaret was buried.

Shirlee
Wellington
New Zealand

ERNEST ARTHUR FRANCIS

SOLOMON20 — 12 Nov 2008 2:33:52 GMT

HE WAS BORN IN CANADA ABOUT 1894/1896 HE WENT TO OXFORD UNIVERSITY IN ENGLAND ABOUT 1912 / 1918 HE MUST HAVE CAME TO BELFAST AND MET SARAH JANE REID AND MARRIED HER SOMETIME BETWEEN 1918 AND 1925 THEY HAD SEVEN CHILDREN ALL STILL ALIVE.

SARAH JANE REID

SOLOMON20 — 12 Nov 2008 2:21:03 GMT

BORN 6TH MAY 1894 IN BELFAST NORTHERN IRELAND.,MARRIED SOMETIME BETWEEN 1918 AND 1925 TO ERNEST ARTHUR FRANCIS ,AND LIVED ON THE SAINTFIELD ROAD OUTSIDE BELFAST, N. IRELAND. MOVED TO BALLYNAHINCH COUNTY DOWN N. IRELAND ABOUT 1980 AND DIED ON 3RD NOV. 1983.

CALHOUN, James from Antrim 1764

acannavo — 12 Nov 2008 12:05:56 GMT

Seeking information on parents/family of James Calhoun, born around 1764. Was a linen merchant in Antrim, emigrated to U.S. in 1780's, travelling with Andrew Woods, also of Antrim. Following are excerpts about him from historical biographies of New Hampshire. Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

Excerpt from Book of Biographies, Grafton County

James Calhoun, Sr., was of Scotch-Irish descent, and carried on a business as a linen merchant before his emigration to this country. Upon his arrival in the United States he settled in Lyman, N.H., bought a farm, and devoted the remainder of his life to agricultural labors, becoming prosperous and well-to-do, and very much respected by his fellow-townsmen. His death occurred when about fifty years of age; his wife was called home to her well-earned rest at the age of seventy-four. Their children were as follows: Solomon, Rebecca, James, Isaac, Sally, Mary and David.

Excerpt from Historical Sketches of Lyman New Hampshire

James Calhoun was born in the north of Ireland, and became a citizen of Lyman as early as 1790. He married Miss Sally Streeter, a sister of Zachariah Cowen's wife, and located on the farm since owned by Jehial Knapp, west of Parker Hill, where he reared a family of five children, namely: Solomon, Isaac, James Jr., Mary and David.

Excerpt from the History of Littleton

......James who was the first of the family in this country, coming hither from the North of Ireland with Andrew Woods, who settled in Bath, while Mr. Calhoun located in the adjoining town of Lyman. It was a virile stock, with a tendency to ideas and a gathering of knowledge.

DREADEN

FRED DREADEN — 23 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

MY NAME IS FRED DREADEN. THE DREADEN ORIGINAL NAME WAS DRESDEN FROM GERMANY THAT WENT TO EITHER SCOTLAND OR IRELAND. I HAVE TRACED ONCE IN TENNESSEE, AND I BELIEVE THAT MY ANCESTORS WENT FROM GERMANY TO SCOTLAND/IRELAND TO
NORTH CAROLINA TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE. I HOPE THAT YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP ME AND I WILL APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO RENDER ME. I KNOW THAT DREADEN IS SPELLED 50 DIFFERENT WAYS. THANKS

Thomas JC Hamilton in Belfast, from Armagh

JillFHamilton — 1 Nov 2008 7:23:41 GMT

Looking for information on Thomas James Cantebury Hamilton.
Married Ethel Anne Cardwell at Rosemary St Presb Church, 5 June, 1900 in Belfast. Originally from Kennedies, Armagh.

Civil Marriage Record indicates Factory Manager, Drogheda. Ethel's address was Ardenvohr Terr. Belfast Gazette shows he liquidated Hamilton Weaving Company in 1928. He was also a coinventor of a piece for a weaving loom, no more information.

Any information would be appreciated.

Jill

McLaughlin McReynolds Marriage

james_hinksman — 9 Nov 2008 5:33:35 GMT

Can anyone help please looking for information on a Patrick Mclaughlin and Mary McReyolds that married 28th Sept 1893 in belfast roman catholic church belfast urban 2 , looking for both parents names or even census results, also need to attempt to find birth dates for both of them. any help would be wonderful thanks

MCCLARTY, KIRKPATRICK

Abigail Vargas — 7 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Malcolm McClarty married to Jane Kirkpatrick who resided in Cushendall, Antrim Co. about 1891. They had two daughters Margaret Elizabeth and Mary Jane.

Help on Irish ancestry

anmariuk — 19 Aug 2007 10:17:43 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for information on my gg grandfather John Purse who married Nancy McConnell at Portglenone 2nd Parish Presbyterian Church, Ballymena in 1861. At the time of the marriage John was living in Garvagh and Nancy in Lisrodden. John's father's name is Jonathan and I think his mother was Margaret Ann (don't know her surname). Soon after the marriage they moved to Scotland and I have quite a lot of information from there, but don't know where to start on the Irish part of it.
If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

Mayor of Carrickfergus

CMcCloud0558 — 9 Aug 2001 9:01:36 GMT

I'm looking for information on Anthony HORSEMAN, possibly Mayor of Carrickfergus, 1600's. I have information on the descendants of his daughter, Anne who married John CLARK

McCutcheon / McKegherty

bertadams1 — 5 Nov 2008 2:18:55 GMT

I have a Jane McCutcheon married John Henry Le Count. I now believe she is the daughter of William and Mary Ann (nee McKegherty) who were in Antrim in 1841. Children (with 1841 ages) are: Mary (20), John (19), Hugh (16), Agnes (14), Jane (12), William (9), Samuel (7), Ann (4), Margaret (1).

IF anyone has connections to any of these I'd love to hear. Thanks

McFADDEN -Ballymena

sueduffy1919 — 25 Oct 2008 10:08:40 GMT

I am trying to trace my grandfather William McFadden - he was born 24th May 1895 in Ballymena, he came to britain and married Elizabeth Booth (Keltie). His father was Andrew McFadden born 1855 in Glasgow. I do not know his mothers name, I have been unable to track down his birth certificate.

He had two sisters living in northern ireland, unfortunately I do not know their names.

I am at a dead end, if anybody knows the best place to research them, or possibly knows anything please do not hesitate to leave a message.

John L. Burgoyne

bfang1 — 27 Oct 2008 7:03:14 GMT

My Great Great Grandfather emigrated from Ireland to the United States in 1860----He settled for a while in the state of Florida before taking permanent residency in Cincinnati Ohio. He married Anna Murphy however I do not know if they were married in Ireland before they left or here in the US. My great grandfather John Burgoyne was born in Florida. I am trying to find where John L Burgoyne came from in Ireland and if possible what city in Florida did he live in before coming to Cincinnati. Any help would be most sincerely appreciated!!!! Barry

Ballymena Families

bettekosmolak — 28 Apr 2002 3:42:56 GMT

Searching the following families through the 1800's around
Ballymena, Broughshane, Kirkinriola.
Bronwlees, Graham, McNeilly, Dunseath, Wylie

Archibald Gardner

harrygardiner — 26 Oct 2008 3:10:12 GMT

My gggrandfather was Archibald Gardner born in Antrim, possibly Dervock about 1822. His wife was Sarah Hazelton also born in Antrim about 1823.

There is an Archibald Gardner, born about 1790, in Dervock, married 5 June 1815, to Margaret McKinlay, b about 1794, also in Dervock. The listings I have seen show they had no children. However, the similarity of the name and birthplace and ages suggest the possibility they could be my ggggrandparents. Maybe they had children later? Can anyone supply additional information or suggestions?

Thanks for any help...

Harry Gardiner

William Laverty of Dervock Co. Antrim Nth Ireland played checkers/draughts late 1800's early 1900's

happyoldlady — 16 Oct 2007 3:04:21 GMT

Looking for information on William Hugh Laverty who was a great checkers/draughts player and walked for miles to play in games/tournaments. Lived in the Dervock area of Co. Antrim Nth Ireland.

William Craige & Family Ulster

ke4ejm — 24 Oct 2008 3:12:53 GMT

I am looking for our family in Ulster,perhaps Derry, Coleraine, Belfast/Hollywood,ect.William was born to Thomas Craige and Helen Gray April 29,1694, in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire...when he came to Ulster..not sure...He married a widow, Margaret Logan Long, with one son George....their children were samuel, David, John, Isabel, and James my gggggrandad.James wife Rebecca,born (1740?)to James and Rebeckah wilson..they were Presbyterians.
Where did they live in Ulster, when did they leave for america, on what ship, what FAMILY did they leave behind, when did they land in Philadelphia,(1741?)Before going on to Alamance (Hawfields)and New Hope in Orange County, North CArolina.
William had a sister born in Derry (1714?)Elizabeth (Betsy) who married a Blackwood.
If you know any Craigs, or Craiges, or other interested parties, please pass this message on to them...I have done 67marker, DNA testing with Family Tree, that is listed on Y-Search.org..I am certian we still have family in Ulster.. Thank you for your time, Cheers, David

Kingsmill family near Roscrea, Ireland

orchardleigh — 19 May 2008 10:16:49 GMT

I am following on from your posts regarding the Kingsmill family that I found on Rootsweb.

I am trying to find out more about my Irish Kingsmills.

My GGGG grandfather, Henry Kingsmill (b. ca. 1745), was a retired soldier, having served in Gibraltar in the 59th Reg. Foot, following on, living in Borris in Ossory (living there in 1824), I presume where he held land. He was a sub-sheriff.

It would appear to me that most of Henry's family of his generation and that preceding were military men. It also appears to me that many of the family may well have been members of the Royal Irish Constabulary and I know two of his sons came to Australia where they worked as sheriff's bailiffs in NSW.

Several other cousins also came to NSW and worked in the early prison system, policing or as bailiffs. I suspect that this was a government initiative of the time using former RIC men, as I do know that the Victorian Police force developed from the RIC and used former RIC men.

Looking at the scattering of Kingsmill's it would appear that they were closely related, with Kingsmills located at Donaghmore, Borris in Ossory and Templemore, all being in close vicinity to Roscrea, the nearest market town.

Incidentally, a foundation Connemara stallion by the name of Mervyn Kingsmill was bred by the Countess de Vesci in nearby Abbey Leix during the mid 1960-70's, and I am looking into the connection given the proximity to our Kingsmill clan.
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/mervyn+kingsmill

I am wondering if anyone had any further insight into navigation of our Kingsmill family in Ireland? I would be most pleased to make contact with you! I am having some trouble in tracing Henry's generation's preceding. I have included some excerpts following that you may wish to comment on also. In a couple of months I will be visiting Ireland and hope to learn more about the family whilst there.

Cheers

Maree Worthington

Exerpt
Irish Migrants in the Canadas, a new approach

By Bruce S. Elliott

Published 2004 McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

ISBN:0773513213

p. 159

No early cluster of Tipperary Protestants formed in Toronto in the 1820’s and 1830’s as had in Montreal, but Toronto was then a much smaller centre. Nonetheless, a few gentlemen and prosperous merchants established themselves in the city at various times. The first of these was George Kingsmill of Templemore, a former soldier who came to Toronto in 1829 and ran a provisional store in Market Street. He later became high bailiff and an aide to Sir Francis Bond Head during the Mackenzie Rebellion. Kingsmill was an uncle of Thomas Frazer Kingsmill who came to London in 1865 via Georgia and Toronto and established the well-known London department store, Kingsmill’s.

KINGSMILL’s Website

http://www.kingsmills.com/aboutus/index.html

Our Heritage

In 1865 Thomas Frazer Kingsmill, an Irish immigrant, opened a dry goods store on the main street of London, Ontario, Canada. Over the years, the Kingsmill family has continued to offer fine products and services from this location. The family history represents a proud tradition of retail service to residents of Southwestern Ontario and beyond.

Samuel Dill Wauchope b. 1809

awauchope1981 — 5 Mar 2008 2:06:10 GMT

Looking for anyone who can help me find information on Samuel Dill Wauchope who was born in 1809 either in Londonderry or Antrim. He moved to La Salle County, Illinois. I think he had a sister, Margaret Jane Wauchope b. 1815 who moved to Ottawa, Illinois and married William Moore.

Mowbray families

Stephanie — 28 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hello, I'm looking for other Mowbray, Moubray researchers. Please email me at home and we can compare notes to see if our lines cross. Thanks
Stephanie
kosmachenko@cyberlink.bc.ca

St. Patricks Craigagh (Cushendun)

trishlefe — 13 Sep 2008 2:51:10 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a transcription of the cemetery at St. Patrick's in Cushendun?

Foster, Boyd, Campbell Families of Ballymena

dkersa — 23 Oct 2008 2:07:14 GMT

I have James Foster born June 1841, Ireland married Anna Maria Boyd, 18 July 1863, Ballymena 1st Presbyterian Church. James and Anna had 1 known child Rosetta Jean (Jane?) Foster, born 27 September 1863, Ballymena. Rosetta married (1) John Campbell, 26 February 1886, Ballymena 1st Presbyterian Church. John was born Abt. 1862. His father was Robert Campbell.
Rosetta and John eventually came out to Australia, landing in Queensland, from Kells in 1888 and travelled to Victoria, Australia where John died and Rosetta married (2) Robert Wesley Courtney, who originally came from Derryadd, Portadown, Armagh.
Any info on Foster, Boyd, Campbell families from Ballymena would be appreciated

Williamson Family in Belfast, Antrim, N. Ireland

gailmsh941 — 21 Oct 2008 4:20:45 GMT

My father, John Turner, was born in Belfast in 1920; emmigrated to Ontario with his parents, William and Isabella Williamson Turner in 1929. Isabella was one of 13 children; her sister, Annie Beckett Williamson also lived in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. I am having difficulty finding out anything about this family while in N. Ireland, including any data regarding my father. I know there was a Thomas Williamson as well.

REA

Marianne Kendelhardt — 18 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

REA from Kilwaughter and Glenoe, County Antrim. Scotch Irish families from Ballyedward area all their lives. Married the Halls, the McDowells and Jack Blair of Belfast. REA's attended the non subscribing Presbyterian Church near Larne. All their records were there in 1950.

Charles Dean Portballintrae/Bushmills 1800s

Tom Henderson — 27 Nov 2006 2:01:32 GMT

How do I obtain a copy of an old will...

jaenglish — 14 Oct 2008 6:20:36 GMT

Hi, Can someone help? I found the following information for a friend on Ancestry.com:

Archibald Hyndman
Male
Death: 1777
Location: Belfast, County Atrium, Northern Ireland
Miscellaneous: Will Book, PRO, Dublin, Merchant
Source: Civil Registration 59

Is this enough information to request a copy of his will? And if so, how do I go about doing that?

Thank you in advance for any help you can give.

Janet
Pittsburgh, PA
USA

MALLON family-1800's Antrim/Armagh

sudavis — 31 Jul 2001 5:38:36 GMT

William Wilson Grant 1927-1930

gnajgrant — 16 Oct 2008 7:19:47 GMT

I am looking for my father William Wilson Grant b 1902 Aberdeen who worked in Rangoon 1927-1930. He also played soccer for Lower Burma in the Younger Challenge Cup I still have his gold medal
Gavin

William Wilson Grant 1927-1930

gnajgrant — 16 Oct 2008 7:18:41 GMT

I am looking for my father William Wilson Grant b 1902 Aberdeen who worked in Rangoon 1927-1930. He also played soccer for Lower Burma in the Younger Challenge Cup I still have his gold medal
Gaiin

Ewart's Row

jsimmons5 — 15 Oct 2008 1:26:09 GMT

Can anyone tell me exactly where Ewart's Row is located? I am researching Robert George HILL and found one listed as being baptised at St Matthews, Belfast 25 Apr 1853.

Annie Porter Belfast c1897

margaretholmes67 — 14 Apr 2007 10:09:15 GMT

Trying to find info on Annie Porter living around the Belfast area of N Ireland between 1897 (could've been before) and 1917 when she supposedly married a Richard Harrison (Dec 1917).

There are no marriages on the UK records for this couple in Dec 1917 but can anyone say if there are on the Irish marriages and if possible let me know the ref no. so I can apply for the cert.

The story goes that they married after Richard was given leave to get married while serving in France, Annie was living I think in the Belfast area at the time but there was also mention of the marriage being in England. This fact has since been ruled out - unless of course they did Wales or Scotland aswell.

Richards pay was paid to Annie from the forces but who knows if they did actually marry or not.

Any other info ie, Annies birth would also be gratefully received as this could help determine where the marriage took place.

Thanks.

Doyle, Lavery & Lonsdale in Aghagallon/Aghalee

Gareth Jones — 16 Oct 2008 3:07:41 GMT

Looking for information regarding Arthur Doyle m Mary Lonsdale Feb 1813, Henry Doyle m Catherine Lavery Nov 1844 and Henry Doyle m Mary Jane Lavery 1870 from Aghagallon/Aghalee and possibly over the Armagh border in Lurgan

Parents Of John Harris, And Margaret Monroe/Munroe Harris..Northern Ireland

Harris_Earl — 13 Oct 2008 1:14:06 GMT

John Harris was born in, Ireland 10 August 1923. He Married Margaret Monroe(who was born in Belfast, Ireland 30 July 1830) Married in the Church of St. Nicholas, Lancashire, England. John was born in 1823, and Margaret was born in 1830. The marriage took place in 1847. The left for the United States on November 5, 1853. Seeking information concerning the Parents of both John Harris, and Margaret Monroe/Munroe. All information would be sincerely appreciated.
Sincerely
Earl Harris
eharris10@cox.net

Dickey ancestors Randleston and environs

cynthia1181 — 21 Aug 2008 1:40:47 GMT

Would like to contact Paul Robinson who is researching my line. His hotmail address from 2007 is being returned. Any info helpful

Cynthia

PORTER/McFall/Robinson/Graham, families of Belfast

GlynisHalliday6225 — 6 Aug 2008 6:40:12 GMT

Interested to make contact with descendants of Joseph PORTER, b.abt 1865 (Father: James PORTER. Mother:Ellen Jane KIRKPATRICK) & Mary McFALL (Father: Arthur McFAUL (possibly spelt like this?).
Children of Joseph & Mary:
Joseph, b.22 Nov 1891 (my grandfather)
William, b. abt 1893-5, married Anne ROBINSON
John, b.7.4.1898, married Elizabeth HENRY
?Mary/Sarah/Sadie, b.abt 1900, married a Mr GRAHAM?

Searching for Kathleen Agnes Delaney (Maiden name)

vizcaya47 — 10 Oct 2008 8:11:11 GMT

Born somewhere in Ireland in 1926 (approx)

searching for John MOODY b.c1831 Poss. in Balnamore area

Eunae — 5 Oct 2008 4:07:13 GMT

I am searching for more info on a John MOODY b.c1831 POSSIBLY in the Balnamore, Co. Antrim, Nor. Ireland area. His wife's name is unknown to me at this time. He had a son named James MOODY however that was born in 1863. He married on Dec. 24, 1883 to MaryAnn LYNCH daughter of Wm. Lynch and Margaret STEWART/Stuart.
In their marriage record from PRONI it states that Mary Ann was 7 years older than James. They were both Presbyterian's. John MOODY was a farmer and his son James was a millworker. This was a first marriage for both James and Mary Ann.
Mary Ann stated that she lived in Coldagh. The church in which they were married in was located in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.

Any info at all on John MOODY the father of this James would be greatly appreciated as they are part of our Ydna family tree. My apologies for not having more info on the father John MOODY of whom I seek further info, but the marriage record only gave the Father's name and occupation, not the Mothers name.
Thank You.

Antrim - Connor - Ballymena - Castlegore Ancestors

Stewart_Ritchie — 3 Oct 2008 8:25:56 GMT

I'm looking for any information about my ancestors from Antrim.

My Great Grandmother Elizabeth Bell (1888) was born in Ayrshire to parents George Bell (1857) and Agnes Armour (1856). George and Agnes were married at Ballymena in 1879. George Bell's father David Bell was a farmer at Castlegore.

Agnes has an elder sister Helen Armour (1855) who married Samuel Wilson (1853) in 1879. Again the marriage takes place in Ballymena, and the Wilson family also come from this area.

The Armours were born in Lanarkshire, but going back a generation their parents were also from the same area of Antrim: Samuel Armour (1830) son of William Armour and Helen McAloney, and Elizabeth (Eliza) Houston (1831) daughter of Joseph Houston.

Is there anyone out there that has an interest in this area?

TIA.

Stewart