This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: megmooney Surnames: Creighton McMeekan Jones Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.yks.general/14770/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My ancestors Anthony and Sarah Creighton lived in Church St, Newtownards, Co. Down. Anthony a weaver, died 6th Dec. 1872 aged 88. The informant was Margaret (McMeekan) Jones, my great grandmother. Anthony and & Sarah were probably Margaret McMeekan's grandparents. His wife Sarah (maiden name unknown) died 28th August 1868, aged 81. Informant was John McMeekan. Margaret's brother? A relative named Creighton fought in the 1798 Rebellion. We know this by a uniform, now missing, that used to be in Newtownards Town Hall. Some think the wearer was in the York Fencibles. Some think he was local, with maybe connections in Ballynahinch or Saintfield. I have been unable to track down info on the York Fencibles that helps, and I wondered if anyone knew of records in Yorkshire. I know there were four Troops in North Riding that look promising. Newburgh Rangers. Kiplin & Langton Troop. Helmsley Troop. Barton Lee Street Troop. A leader of the York Fencibles stationed here in 1798, was a founder member of a Lodge in Belfast. The Fencibles stationed in Northern Ireland were disbanded in 1802, as were the above four, although some were re formed later. I know it's a long shot, but I would be grateful for any info on Creightons in Yorkshire. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.