This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Russell, Rostrevor Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DYC.2ACE/204.74.82 Message Board Post: Bassett's 1886 Directory for Down/Rostrevor lists Patrick Russell of the Townland of Ballymoney, a farmer. There is no Lord Russell listed. Rostrevor was originally called Castle Rory after the founder, a member of the Magennis clan. It acquired its present name through the marriage of Rose, daughter of Sir Marmaduke Whitechurch, with Trevor, Viscount Dungannon of Rostrevor. The only other nobleman with property in Rostrevor seems to be the Hon. A.S.G.Canning. Two magistrates are listed: John Ross of Bladensburg in Rostrevor House, Robert of the same address. There is also a Charles Russell of King's Castle, Ardglass. Because one has the same family name as a nobleman does not mean there is a family connection unless there is good documentary evidence.