Hello List, Does anyone know if the 1901 Census is indexed by name for Belfast? If so, where would I find it? Jane

Hi All. I am researching the Harwood/Beckett family. Margaret Harwood was born 1835c, her sister Elizabeth born 1830c Warringstown, Donaghcloney, Nth Ireland. Their parents were William and Sophia Harwood (nee Campbell). Can anyone help me with info on the parents, also info on Robert Beckett, he married Elizabeth 1852c I think it was either the Moira or Seagoe areas. Hoping to hear from someone Regards. John

My husband's grandmother SUSAN DRAIN and her sister CHARLOTTE DRAIN came to America from Ballymoney in the late 1800s. We will be visiting there later this year and would love to make contact with grandmother's relatives there. Any suggestions about how to do that? Any suggestions for the best way to research her family before we go and once we are there? Thanks, Libbie Griffin

Hi Kay & Greg: I got this the other day via the IRL-ULSTER site. I am not sure if I can be of any help. However I was born in Belfast and do know the surrounding area pretty well. Do you have a birthday, or a place name where your ancestor was born. Belfast would be the port city of course. But I think even when I was there in the 1950's boats left for Glasgow via Larne (which is about 30 minutes by train from Belfast ) If he was in the Merchant Marines he might have left from there. Of course there are many small fishing villages in Co. Down. Drop me a line if you have any further info. I am only starting checking on my genealogy now....so I can empathize with you!! Good Luck Kathleen Donnelly ----- Original Message ----- From: Kay and Greg Blackburn <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 8:27 PM Subject: [ULSTER] Wesleyan Methodist Church Records: Belfast and/or Antrim > Hello Ulster list. Greetings from the other side of the world. > > Are there SKS's on the list who would care to advise this searcher how he > might go about finding his long lost paternal great grandfather. I find it > down right disheartening that I know so little about Him. I have made good > progress tracing the families of my mother's parents. I have made good > progress tracing the families of my wife's paternal and maternal > ancestors, but all I have for James Blackburn is from his marriage > certificate, when he married Susan Henney in Glasgow. The details of this > marriage are:- > > On 25 July 1870 at 285 Argyle Street, Glasgow, after banns according to > the forms of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, James Blackburn, 28, Seaman, > Marchant Service, son of John Blackburn, dec., Fisherman and Martha > Blackburn,m.s.Neilson,dec. > His address was 32 Dalrymple Street, Greenock. > Susan Henney, 19, of the same address, daughter of Daniel Henney, Seaman, > Merchant Service, and Mary Henney,m.s. Leitch. > The witnesses were William McLachlan and Mary Dunlop. > The Minister was James Percy Kealdy. > > I have documents which give the birth place of James as"Belfast Antrim". > > The information I am searching is the birth record of James. Where should > I look and how do I get there, and is this possible through the NET. I > think the records if they exist would be in a Fishing Port Parish where > there is a Wesleyan Methodist Church, but I do not know enough about > Belfast or it's environs, to make a start in that direction without some > assistance. The parents of James, John and Martha may also have been > married in Antrim. To find that record would be a real bonus. > > Thanks to all in advance. > > Greg Blackburn in Raumati Beach, New Zealand > > > > ==== IRL-ULSTER Mailing List ==== > Ulster Home Page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlccn/Ulster/ > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > >

Hello Ulster list. Greetings from the other side of the world. Are there SKS's on the list who would care to advise this searcher how he might go about finding his long lost paternal great grandfather. I find it down right disheartening that I know so little about Him. I have made good progress tracing the families of my mother's parents. I have made good progress tracing the families of my wife's paternal and maternal ancestors, but all I have for James Blackburn is from his marriage certificate, when he married Susan Henney in Glasgow. The details of this marriage are:- On 25 July 1870 at 285 Argyle Street, Glasgow, after banns according to the forms of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, James Blackburn, 28, Seaman, Marchant Service, son of John Blackburn, dec., Fisherman and Martha Blackburn,m.s.Neilson,dec. His address was 32 Dalrymple Street, Greenock. Susan Henney, 19, of the same address, daughter of Daniel Henney, Seaman, Merchant Service, and Mary Henney,m.s. Leitch. The witnesses were William McLachlan and Mary Dunlop. The Minister was James Percy Kealdy. I have documents which give the birth place of James as"Belfast Antrim". The information I am searching is the birth record of James. Where should I look and how do I get there, and is this possible through the NET. I think the records if they exist would be in a Fishing Port Parish where there is a Wesleyan Methodist Church, but I do not know enough about Belfast or it's environs, to make a start in that direction without some assistance. The parents of James, John and Martha may also have been married in Antrim. To find that record would be a real bonus. Thanks to all in advance. Greg Blackburn in Raumati Beach, New Zealand

Hi I am new to the list and I was wondering if theres a nice person out there who can help me. I am looking for a Catherine Twohill. from Ulster. all I know that she married a tom brown from England and thay had a daughter Henrietta May born 19-5-1884 and I don't know if there was any more children. Thay moved to Australia. I know that Henrietta married a henry Bernard Allen. sorry thats all I know. no dates or place's. hopeful Julie from w.a Australia. nice and hot.

Hello, I am looking for any information on John Gillard from Northern Ireland. He married, Elizabeth White, no children. Second wife Bridgett Splinderglass.They had 11 children. Louisa,Bridgett Mary Ann, Jane,John,Jr., Elizah,Margaret and Keziah,who is my great grandmother, and Lydia, and Elizabeth. Keziah Gillard married William Jenkins. Iam not sure when John went to Newfoundland,Twillingate. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Sylvia [email protected]

Hello all I am researching the families of John Stevenson(Stephenson) and Mary Hanna (Hannah) sons Alfred and Lancelot, daughter Martha Agness. More childred are likley, but names not known. I would like to hear from anyone else researching these names. Diane _______________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca

Searching for information on a Thomas WEIR, b. Ireland, who was a member of the Orange Order, who m. Elizabeth ALGOR, and in 1848, they had a son named John WEIR, who emmigrated to the U.S.A. and married Annie DEVERS of Donegal, Ireland, dau. of Wm. DEVERS and Ann STEWART. Thanks to anyone who can contribute. Sandy WEIR Illinois, U.S.A. [email protected]

Hello from Canada, I am seeking the parents and any possible siblings of my g.g. Grandfather, Alexander LOCKHART, born abt. 1788 ((Scot?Ire?). Married 1826, Diocese of Armagh, Ireland, to Marie Richenet from Switzerland (Church of Ireland). Died Belfast, 1848. Had son also Alexander LOCKHART, who co-founded Crawford & Lockhart law firm in Belfast in 1860's (firm still in business), although last family member, Alexander Agnew LOCKHART, died 1925. We have family crest inscribed "John Lockhart of Lee, Esq. Also have some family silver with the Boar's head. I am trying to find out which family members came from Scotland to Ireland, and when? The family law firm has references to wills of Samuel, John and Robert LOCKHART, years from 1765 - 1856 in Carrickfergus and Ballymena, Ireland. I have reviewed the book, Seven Centuries of the Lockharts of Lee by Simon MacDonald Lockhart but cannot find from those particular charts the likely family member who moved to Ireland. Would be grateful of any information or suggestions from members. Thank you. Elayne Lockhart, Toronto, Canada Searching: LOCKHART, AGNEW, RICHENET, ELSWORTHY, MC AULEY, MC MULLEN

Hello, I'm new to this list and I'm looking for my grandfather William POOLE. He was born in Liverpool in 1893 but sent to Belfast to be brought up by his mother's sister Lucy POOLE. He became an apprentice ship's engineer and worked at Harland and Wolff on the building of the Titanic. He moved back to Liverpool as a young man. Does anyone know about school records 1898-1908 ? Might I find him there? Jane

I am new to the list, here are the names I am researching: Peter/John McCaig m Agnes Brenan son Robert. 1807 m: abt 1838 Janet Turner b1802 children: John. 1839 Mary. 1841 Robert. 1844 m 1866 Margaret Lyle Kelly 1842 family moved to Scotland before 1866. Alex Turner m Elizabeth Clark. (parents of Janet Turner) Peter Kelly b: 1809 m 1835? Margaret Hall daughter: Margaret Lyle Kelly. These families may have come from Banbridge. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Elizabeth McCaig Reid. Sydney. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.

Hi There is a list of Irish and Northern Irish Genealogy links at http://www.nidex.com/genealogy.htm There is also a contact page accessible through http://www.nidex.com/contact.htm Please send any links to me that would be helpful to these pages. Regards Duncan Web: poni-express.com Fax.02890 557558 email: [email protected] http://www.poni-express.com

Hi there Just a note to let you know of two websites. The first site is Nidex - The Northern Ireland Index at www.nidex.com it is a reference site with thousands of links to Northern Irish and Irish websites. The second site is Poni-Express.com at www.poni-express.com this site sells Northern Irish products to ex-pats around the world and can be used to send gifts to relatives living in Ireland. Thank you for your time and if you would like a reciprocal link on Nidex please let us know. Regards Duncan PONi-Express.com Ltd Unit B18 Dundonald Enterprise Park Carrowreagh Road Dundonald Belfast Northern Ireland +44 (0)2890 557557 email: [email protected] Web: poni-express.com Fax.02890 557558 email: [email protected] http://www.poni-express.com

Searching for infor regarding William John Leathem, not very much detail on William except he was married to Agnes Armstrong and they had 5 children who were born either in Glenanne or Markethill, Armagh, Ireland. William Sr. was said to manage or own a Linen Mill. It is thought that these Leathem's had relatives in Belfast. The children's names were: 1.William John Leathem b. 1889 who immigrated to Le Duc, Alberta, Canada, married Jessie Donaldson. William attended Trinity College, Dublin Ireland. William was a school teacher who died at 29 yrs old leaving behind two children Kenneth & Nora. 2. Mary Jane (Jennie) Leathem married William (Willie) McGaughey. Lived in Markethill, Armagh, Ireland. They had three children: a. Gladys Mary Leathem b. 1906 married Billie Gillespie. Two children Drexel and Zelda. b. Herbert Alexander McGaughey b. 1908 c. William McGaughey b. 1911 3. Martha Leathem married Sam Bell ? Had two boys Rex and Eric 4. Sarah married McGaughey. Had two boys: Norman and Grenville 5. Aggie Leathem. Never married. If any of these names sound familiar please let me know. Kind Regards Joan Leathem - Australia

Just posting my interests since I haven't done so in a LOOOONG time. Would like to hear from anyone researching: McGREEHAN/McGREECHAN, believe from Co. Down; definitely in Monkland area of Scotland, thence to USA by 1890. Anyone at all, even if not gone to Scotland? RC Also, PERRY in Co. Down: Francis (British Army) m. Agnes MORGAN, probably early 1870s. Presbyterian. Also, SHIELS/SHIELDS in Co. Derry: Edward m. Mary/Bridie/Biddy KANE/KEAN in May 1815. RC I think. Also, McMANUS in Co. Cavan: Thomas m. Catharine, her surname unknown; of Cootehill; dau Catharine McMANUS b. abt 1830. RC I think. Hope to hear from someone! Pat Cornacchione Cleveland, Ohio USA where it's really cold and we're getting lake effect snow and it's winter already even tho it's only Nov 20 and I'm married 19 yrs tomorrow and it snowed that day too.

Hi to all and any prospective new friends I might meet on this list. I am trying to unearth any small tidbit of information on the Falloons of the Dungannon/Coalisland/Aughamullen area. NOT a common name, I am thinking it is not of Norman/Anglo origin....I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about this surname.....I would be almost positive this is not in any way connected to Fallons, Phelans in the South and this is a unique name to Ulster. I do not think my Falloons have any connection to the Antrim Falloons/Faloons......someone might know better than I about that. My great great grandfather Peter was born in a house currently in Coalisland....still standing. No one currently living and connected to our family ....distantly 3 times removed from the Falloon Girls from the turn of the 20th century (we have a dearth of males in this family....I am the last, only child of numerous Falloons here in the states....and the last Peter Falloon only had two girls too)....has any knowledge or lore about the Family. Is it possible to find out from Griffiths, Tithes, HearthMoney Rolls, other records who might have actually owned this land? I might be able to glean info from old estate records. This was a Catholic family. My great great grandfather Peter was born 1820.....his mother was Catherine O'Neill. A Griffiths, year unknown to me, places her in Clintycracken parish with a Hugh Falloon. Peter's dad???? We have a letter postmarked 1867 from a brother Hugh in Aughamullen ....I am thinking he is the elder brother of the family.....other names, some not clearly written...Bella? Mary Jane. Would love to know all the siblings of my great great grandfather....who these girls married. I would love to know if Hugh married and had children....I have no clue about him. I do not know if Peter married in Ireland or America....but he did marry an Ann McNerny (spelling????) Anyone know of a great book or great places to hunt for possible history on this family or this area of Ulster????? The O'Neill connection is fascinating to me too...but have no idea where to go with that one....so numerous, so common a name. Any ideas would be gratefully accepted and appreciated. I do thank you for your patience with my loquacious and rambling style....not the typical genealogy post at all, but hey...we Falloons are an odd lot, yes we are. Brightest blessings, Candice It is only with the heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye. Antoine de Saint Exupery.

Hello I'm looking for information on thr family of Slavin as anybody a connection with this name. My great great grandfather was married and lived in Ireland around the year 1848. Any help? Dave slavin

Hi List, I have a Mary McCULLOUGH, born 23 February 1806, in Scotland and died 18 July 1878, in Scotland. She first married John GRAHAM on 16 December 1827, in Arboe, Tryone, Ireland. John GRAHAM was born about 1806, in Northern Ireland and died about 1842, in Northern Ireland. They have a son John GRAHAM Jr., born 1841, in Northern Ireland. Mary McCULLOUGH married second, James CHESTER on 12 December 1845, in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Is anyone researching or have any information on these families? Thank you, Howard Howard E. Lane 300 7th St, Apt 306 Moosic, PA 18507-1830 e-mail: [email protected] (570)-457-1178 To get to My Web Pages for BRADBURY, DALZIELL, DOMMERMUTH, GRAHAM, LAIRD, LANE, WATSON, WEIR, WIDDALL, WILLIAMS and Von BERGEN. Go to http://www.ultimatefamilytree.com Under Family Web Page, click on View Pages. Click on the first letter of the family name that you want to view.

Are you planning to travel to the homeplaces of your ancestors? Or have you already become an experienced traveling genealogist? Or do you live in an area many people visit to search for their ancestors? If so, you are invited to participate in two new lists on Rootsweb. GEN-TRAVEL-US and GEN-TRAVEL-EUROPE are lists created for sharing travel information for genealogists. Topics for the list include: - basic information such as the location and hours of local libraries and government offices. - advice about good places to stay, to eat, etc. - information about getting around, connecting to the internet, coping in a foreign land or strange city, etc. - any other question, recommendation or opinion related to traveling in search of your ancestors. People living in destination areas are expecially encourgaged to join the lists. Be a goodwill ambassador for your town or country by answering the questions of visitors. By participating you may make some new long-distance friendships. Europeans planning to visit the U.S. (not necessarily for genealogical purposes) will surely also find many friendly Americans willing to answer questions. Experienced travelers are encouraged to join one or both lists. Please share your opinions and the benefit of your experience with others. These lists are available in both regular and digest modes. To join, just send the word "subscribe" to: [email protected] (for the U.S. list) or [email protected] (for all of Europe including the British Isles.) For the digest mode, substitute the letter D for -L- above. If you have questions about either list, contact me at [email protected] Thanks! Libbie Griffin