"MikeS" <archangel@heaven.com> wrote in message news:yqOoe.26723$j51.8009@tornado.texas.rr.com... > > "Clydeside Red" <myrealname@rogers.com> wrote in message > news:AJOdnSXon8KsOz7fRVn-uw@rogers.com... >> The first couple listed on the page at >> http://www.4qd.org/bann/church/KilreaFirstPres/Marriages/1837.html >> >> are my GGG-grandparents. The bride's parent residence is listed as "The >> Grove, Mallatrah Toy". I have been unable to find any reference to a >> place, or a house called Mallatrah Toy. Can anyone here shed any light? > > Here is a reference which may also help in this search: > > http://www.proni.gov.uk/geogindx/townsm.htm > > TOWNLAND COUNTY DIVISION O.S. MAP REF PARISH > > Moyletra Toy Londonderry The Grove 26 Desertoghill That was a great tip, and led me to this: http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/bannvalley/desertoghill.html Townland: Moyletra Toy Occupier/Informant Dates Notes John Church Esquire 1835-37 The Grove, established abt 1720, built and owned by John Church Esquire residence of Oatlands, Parish of Tamlaght Finlagan, and the only gentlemen's seat in this parsh. Robert Ogilby Esqpure 1835-37 The Grove, near parish church, buildg by John Church Esq who served as a soldier in William's army. The Church's were English settlers What is a "gentleman's seat"?