Thankyou Nevin - had a look myself but just wanted to make sure - have a copy of a very formal document and some of the handwritten wording is misleading. Lynette

Here is a more recent description: _http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90c17_e.htm_ (http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90c17_e.htm) It would appear that a range of people could be appointed as commissioners for taking affidavits. Regards Nevin

Hi Lynette: Interesting story. You can check through the Family History Site for the 1881 Canadian Census. That might give you some information. I have checked and there were about 20 David Galbraiths. You can also go to http://automatedgenealogy.com/index.html which is a Candian site that has the 1901 and 1911 Canadian Census on line. Go to the top right and then to the year you want. Make sure that you state which province you are looking for. I can't say for sure exactly what the document means - but I assume that he was working in a lawyers office and this would allow him to go out or take written statements. But the census should tell you what his occupation was. If he was still in Canada in 1911 and I think in 1901 it will tell you when they immigrated to Canada. Hope this helps Brenda Brampton, Ontario, Canada Lynette Rabbitt wrote: >Our son arrived for a visit from Brisbane on Tuesday night - he has brought >with him documents relating to my husband's GG Grandfather's involvement >with the Masonic Order - along with photocopies of 2 other documents one >which has Province of Ontario at the top with what is obviously a seal - >this document relates to approval for GG Grandfather to act as a >Commissioner for taking affidavits in and for the Courts in Ontario etc etc >and goes on to mention proceeding sto be had in the High Court of Justice >for Ontario or any other Court of Law or Equity of Record in the said >Province etc etc Dated 17 January 1882 and in the 45th year of her Majesty's >Reign. > >This was granted by the Honourable John Beverley Robinson, >Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario. > >On the reverse of the document it has Commission appoiinting David >Galbraith (GG Grandfather) a Commissioner for taking affidavits in and for >the Courts in Ontario, under the provisions of Revised Statue of Ontario, >cap 63. > >Recorded this 18 day of January A.D. 1882 in Lib.11 (could be 1 as the y in >January comes down to this line on the document copy Folio 12. > >Signed by what appears to be John N Ussher Deputy Registrar of the Province >of Ontario. > >So now that I have verified that there is only one Ontario I would like to >find out how to find out what this document actually means - was David >Galbraith in Ontario and for how long etc etc. > >So if one of our Canadian 'family' could help untangle this little piece of >unexpected information I would be most greatful. > > >Lynette > > > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-ANTRIM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >

Just received some documents relating to my husbands GGGrandfather - can anyone tell me if there is or was an Ontario in Ireland. Lynette

Jean: Also a 101 of them came to Pennsylvania in the early 1700's, they are not in my direct line, but my cousin has them in hers. Gordon Crooks ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Campbell" <hamcamp@ebtech.net> To: <IRL-ANTRIM@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 5:00 PM Subject: [IRL-ANTRIM] steele > Searching for information for the family of Forbes, Robert, Samuel, > Daniel, John, Maggie and Sarah Steele of Ballymena Northern Ireland. > Forbes emigrated to Australia, Sam, Dan and John to Ontario Canada. The > balance of the family stayed in Ireland. > Thanks in advance for any help provided. > Jean > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-ANTRIM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Searching for information for the family of Forbes, Robert, Samuel, Daniel, John, Maggie and Sarah Steele of Ballymena Northern Ireland. Forbes emigrated to Australia, Sam, Dan and John to Ontario Canada. The balance of the family stayed in Ireland. Thanks in advance for any help provided. Jean

Give us more clues Pam -----Original Message----- From: irl-antrim-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-antrim-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lynette Rabbitt Sent: 03 January 2007 11:36 To: IRL-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-ANTRIM] Help Please Just received some documents relating to my husbands GGGrandfather - can anyone tell me if there is or was an Ontario in Ireland. Lynette ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-ANTRIM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Ontario: The province takes its name from _Lake Ontario_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ontario) , which in turn is derived from the _Iroquois_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquoian_languages) word Skanadario, meaning "beautiful lake" or "sparkling water". There is no Ontario in Ireland. Regards Nevin

Already working - have had contact with another family member here in Australia that I never knew about. Lynette

Clifford the same blessing and greeting back to you! and thank you SO much from an descendant of the Chambers of Antrim. Dianne

To one and all researchers and would be researchers. May the happiness of the new year reside in finding a living unknown cousin, a new documentation for old ancestors, at least one new source to investigate and the removal of one more stone from the stone wall. And above all may at least one other person be genuinely interested in what you find. God Bless you ----- now and always ---- With the gift of Irish Cheer. God give you a happy heart And keep you through the year. Clifford In Wild and wonderful West Virginia --- where sunshine greets this new year's morn.

Looking for: David ALLISON & wife Janet HENDERSON m 03 Apr 1861 (Tobergill, Donegore?) 1.Janet ALLISON b 1869 Belfast 2 Louisa Anny " b 09 Sep 1872 Belfast #5 3.Maria Colguhoun ALLISON b 28 May 1875 Belfast 4. David Simpson ALLISON b 23 Jul 1877 Belfast 5. Ann Murray " b 15 Sep 1879 Belfast Who did they marry? Where did they go? Help needed, Ruth ( nee ALLISON )

Thanks to all who helped pin down this location. I know my ggg grandfather had 2 brothers, William or James and Samuel who remained in Ireland. These are very good clues to the location. Thanks to all for their help. JoAnn Cupp

I, too, am researching the Officer family on my mother's side, from County Antrim. In particular, from the Dundrod, Killead, Ballydonoghy areas. I have a John Officer (gggg-grandfather) born about 1795, married Rose Ann MCKEOWN abt. 1816. John's father possibly Samuel OFFICER, from Carnmoney. Still haven't fully certified his father to date, although John was born in Carnmoney Parish. Children of John and Rose Ann are: William, Matilda, Agnes, James, Robert and Marie(a). Should this family not connect into your, there is another OFFICER family who maybe connected further back of which I hold details. Would love to hear from you. P. Caldwell Ontario, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregor Wright" <gregorwright@rcn.com> To: <IRL-ANTRIM@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 12:09 AM Subject: [IRL-ANTRIM] Officer Surname > Good evening all, > > > > I'm researching my Officer line and my research has led me to Co. Antrim. > My > ggg-grandfather John Officer was married to Sarah Glandman (also spelled > Gladman, Gladmon and even once as Gladmuir). > > > > I originally found them in St. Quivox, Wallacetown and Newton on Ayr, > Ayrshire. John was listed as "pensioner" and in looking up British > military > links I did find a John Officer that was discharged at age 33 born Co. > Antrim in Killade about 1769 which is the right time frame. > > > > Is anyone else researching the Officer surname or this line in particular > in > Co. Antrim? Thanks. Take care and Happy New Year. > > > > Regards, > > > > Gregor Wright > > Easton, PA USA > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-ANTRIM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Dear JoAnn, There are no less than 3 CARROWREAGHs, and a CARNANREAGH townland all in North Antrim. There is a Carrowreagh in each of Billy Parish, Finvoy Parish and the Grange of Drumtullagh. Carnanreagh is in Billy Parish. Cochrane is a pretty frequent surname in these parts. There are several appearances in the townlands of Moycraig and Loughlynch in the Tithe Books of 1824. But I must advise you that hard genealogical data from before 1810 for this part of Ireland is very rare. Sorry, I cannot assist with the Freemasons. Norman ----- Original Message ----- From: "JoAnn" <joanncupp@foothill.net> To: <irl-antrim@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 7:56 PM Subject: [IRL-ANTRIM] Cochrane and Carroneay > My ggg grandfather, John COCHRANE came to Westmoreland Co., PA in 1811 > with wife Margaret (maiden name might have been Wallace). > One of their granddaughters wrote some family information down. This > states that he belonged to the Royal Arch Masons in Carroneay, Ireland. > She said he came from Ballymoney and assumed this was in County Derry. His > immigration declaration says County Antrim. > Is anyone familiar with the Royal Arch Masons or a geographic location > called Carroneay? > Thank you for your help. > JoAnn Cupp > Grass Valley, CA

Tithe Applotment Books Cochran, John Parish : Billy Townland : Lisnagunnogue Year : 1824 Lisnagunnogue/Lisnagunagh is just to the south of Carareagh Masonic Hall/Carrowreagh There are Wallaces nearby in Carnkirk and Ballyallaght in 124 regards Nevin

Ruth, I think it's more likely to be Carareagh #374 in the townland of Carrowreagh, parish of Billy, a few miles east of Bushmills. Regards Nevin

Guilty, guess, I do not know my Irish geography, & I sure get mixed up with Townlands etc. Thanks for the correction , would not want to steer someone wrong! Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: <TaggartN@aol.com> To: <irl-antrim@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 12:45 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-ANTRIM] Cochrane and Carroneay > Ruth, I think it's more likely to be Carareagh #374 in the townland of > Carrowreagh, parish of Billy, a few miles east of Bushmills. > > Regards > Nevin > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-ANTRIM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

JoAnn: It is spelt Carmoney, & is in Antrim. I have relatives from there. It is close to Belfast, go to GOOGLE, the 'knower' of all!. Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: "JoAnn" <joanncupp@foothill.net> To: <irl-antrim@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 11:56 AM Subject: [IRL-ANTRIM] Cochrane and Carroneay > My ggg grandfather, John COCHRANE came to Westmoreland Co., PA in 1811 > with wife Margaret (maiden name might have been Wallace). > One of their granddaughters wrote some family information down. This > states that he belonged to the Royal Arch Masons in Carroneay, Ireland. > She said he came from Ballymoney and assumed this was in County Derry. His > immigration declaration says County Antrim. > Is anyone familiar with the Royal Arch Masons or a geographic location > called Carroneay? > Thank you for your help. > JoAnn Cupp > Grass Valley, CA > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-ANTRIM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

My ggg grandfather, John COCHRANE came to Westmoreland Co., PA in 1811 with wife Margaret (maiden name might have been Wallace). One of their granddaughters wrote some family information down. This states that he belonged to the Royal Arch Masons in Carroneay, Ireland. She said he came from Ballymoney and assumed this was in County Derry. His immigration declaration says County Antrim. Is anyone familiar with the Royal Arch Masons or a geographic location called Carroneay? Thank you for your help. JoAnn Cupp Grass Valley, CA