DEar Kimberly Thank you for looking for my SEAMANs. They were likely Protestant as they were Orangemen. From an old family bible, seven SEAMAN brothers came to Ireland in the body guard of William of Orange. They were likely originally Dutch mercenaries, though I have no proof. Two of the seven remained when William returned to rule England. Thanks for your time and efforts Malcolm ********** Kimberley Walters wrote: > Dear Malcolm, > > A quick glance through the Tithe Applotments and the registered dog owners > list and the Registered Weapons list and the tenant lists for the Skeagh > estate and the Garvagh estate turns up no SEAMANs of any spelling. If they > were known to be from the town or parish of Bailieborough, that might > explain their absence in Knockbride, though you never know - I have found my > family in 3 neighboring parishes, and apparently doing a lot more traveling > than I would have thought! If you can tell me if they were Catholic or > Protestant I can more quickly scan the cemetery inscriptions portion of the > book to see if they might be listed there. Sorry! > > Kimberley