I had heard from someone that possibly Otherdays had had a major computer crash and lost all its data. If that is true, I doubt we will ever see the site again. Joan in Tucson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Jane Lyons" <sniliaghin@iol.ie> To: <NIR-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 3:02 AM Subject: [Antrim] Fw: [GALWAY] Otherdays.com ...... UPDATE > Apologies for Cross-posting: > > Cathy has asked me if I would forward this communication re Otherdays.com. > > She has sent this to the Galway, Kilkenny and Mayo lists. > > I will be sending this to the following lists > > Clare, Limerick, Leix, Monaghan, Antrim, Belfast City, Armagh, Kerry > > If any of you has seen a query re Otherdays on any other list, perhaps you > could forward Cathy's message to those lists. > > Please and thanks, > > Jane > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <CathOneill@aol.com> > To: <IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 9:59 AM > Subject: [GALWAY] Otherdays.com ...... UPDATE > > >> Dear Listers >> >> Some of you have been able to access Otherdays without any problems, but >> many of us have been having difficulties since the site shut down briefly at >> the >> end of January. >> >> In spite of numerous e-mails and phone calls, I have not been able to log-on >> to the site since that date. >> >> I continued this one-sided correspondence with Otherdays for several >> months, and then contacted ODCA, which is the Irish consumer affairs >> department. >> >> Let me just say that I think Otherdays is the best Irish website, and I >> desperately want it to stay in business. >> However, to do so, it must respond to it's customers. >> >> I won't bore you with all the details, but Alan Ryan, one of the directors >> of Otherdays, told ODCA, that although the site had experienced serious >> computer problems, it was up and running normally, though not accepting >> payment from >> new subscribers. >> >> This was clearly not the case. >> >> He promised to check into my membership and re-instate me. >> Nothing happened. >> >> After further complaint, I received the following e-mail from Alan Ryan: >> >> "Otherdays currently has no employees and is really only ticking over, I do >> not work for them and as such can not really help you, I will however see if >> I >> can contact someone who can." >> >> A truly remarkable statement, I'm sure you'll agree ! >> >> And he obviously couldn't contact anyone because my situation didn't change. >> Still unable to log-on. >> >> Back to ODCA once again. >> >> I received this e-mail from them yesterday: >> >> ...... Following several failed attempts to contact Mr Alan Ryan of >> Otherdays I passed the case over to a field Inspector to visit their >> office. There is now a restaurant in the building and the entire premises >> is on the market "FOR SALE". The Inspector has found another address and >> will call there to try to establish contact with the Directors. We will >> inform you when we have any further details.............. >> >> So I regret to say, it looks like our worst fears are being realised. >> >> Let's hope one of the other genealogy websites makes them an offer. >> Otherdays has so many useful databases, it would be such a waste if they >> simply disappeared. >> >> I don't know how many other dissatisfied subscribers complained to ODCA. >> If anyone would like to add their voice, please contact me and I will give >> you the relevant details.Maybe more complaints will give it a higher >> priority, >> as this has been moving very slowly indeed. >> >> I will report again when I get any new information. >> >> This e-mail is being sent to several Irish lists, so apologies if you >> receive it more than once. >> >> Regards >> Cathy > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Apologies for Cross-posting: Cathy has asked me if I would forward this communication re Otherdays.com. She has sent this to the Galway, Kilkenny and Mayo lists. I will be sending this to the following lists Clare, Limerick, Leix, Monaghan, Antrim, Belfast City, Armagh, Kerry If any of you has seen a query re Otherdays on any other list, perhaps you could forward Cathy's message to those lists. Please and thanks, Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: <CathOneill@aol.com> To: <IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 9:59 AM Subject: [GALWAY] Otherdays.com ...... UPDATE > Dear Listers > > Some of you have been able to access Otherdays without any problems, but > many of us have been having difficulties since the site shut down briefly > at the > end of January. > > In spite of numerous e-mails and phone calls, I have not been able to > log-on > to the site since that date. > > I continued this one-sided correspondence with Otherdays for several > months, and then contacted ODCA, which is the Irish consumer affairs > department. > > Let me just say that I think Otherdays is the best Irish website, and I > desperately want it to stay in business. > However, to do so, it must respond to it's customers. > > I won't bore you with all the details, but Alan Ryan, one of the directors > of Otherdays, told ODCA, that although the site had experienced serious > computer problems, it was up and running normally, though not accepting > payment from > new subscribers. > > This was clearly not the case. > > He promised to check into my membership and re-instate me. > Nothing happened. > > After further complaint, I received the following e-mail from Alan Ryan: > > "Otherdays currently has no employees and is really only ticking over, I > do > not work for them and as such can not really help you, I will however see > if I > can contact someone who can." > > A truly remarkable statement, I'm sure you'll agree ! > > And he obviously couldn't contact anyone because my situation didn't > change. > Still unable to log-on. > > Back to ODCA once again. > > I received this e-mail from them yesterday: > > ...... Following several failed attempts to contact Mr Alan Ryan of > Otherdays I passed the case over to a field Inspector to visit their > office. There is now a restaurant in the building and the entire > premises > is on the market "FOR SALE". The Inspector has found another address and > will call there to try to establish contact with the Directors. We will > inform you when we have any further details.............. > > So I regret to say, it looks like our worst fears are being realised. > > Let's hope one of the other genealogy websites makes them an offer. > Otherdays has so many useful databases, it would be such a waste if they > simply disappeared. > > I don't know how many other dissatisfied subscribers complained to ODCA. > If anyone would like to add their voice, please contact me and I will give > you the relevant details.Maybe more complaints will give it a higher > priority, > as this has been moving very slowly indeed. > > I will report again when I get any new information. > > This e-mail is being sent to several Irish lists, so apologies if you > receive it more than once. > > Regards > Cathy

Belfast Weekly News December 2 1893: Missing Friends: DAVIDSON: Information wanted of Charles Davidson, U.S.A., formerly of Belfast. Last heard of about twelve years ago, at Omaha, Nebraska, engaged in the pork business. Supposed to have run a ‘cattle ranche’ in or near Chicago. Intelligence of the above will be thankfully received by A.E.Stephenson, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin. WALLACE: Samuel Wallace, 127, West Main Street, Armadale, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, desires the address of his brother , Alexander Wallace, last heard of in Albert Street, Belfast; and also Agnes Wallace (or Steenson ), last heard of in Belfast. Belfast Weekly News December 9 1893: Missing Friends: HUNTER – ADAIR- : The undersigned wishes to know the whereabouts of William Hunter, late First Battalion 24th Regiment. He left Cape Town about the year 1877-78, then Staff-Sergeant First Battalion 24th Regiment , for Englaand, with his family. Also of William Adair, late Corporal First Battalion 24th Regiment; left about the same time; both time-expired men, and good Orangemen. Any news as to their whereabouts will be gladly received by their mutual friend for many years, J.P. Halger-Nelson, late L.O.L.114, now of the Pretoria L.O.L. 680, Box 414, State Mint, Pretoria, South African Republic, South Africa. MOORE: Wanted to know the whereabouts of my sister, Jane Moore (maiden name) who left Townagh, County Cavan, and went to North America, where she has since married; was last heard from about 13 years ago, and was then living in High Street, Portland, St. Johns, New Brunswick. – Thomas Moore, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh. Belfast Weekly News: Dec 30 1893: Missing Friends: ASH: John Ash, of Harrington, Cumberland, England, would be glad to find his daughter, Mary Ash, who left her home in September last to go to Canada to her brother. Please send present address. BONAR: William Bonar, Clonkeen, Randalstown, would like to know the address of John Bonar, who left Clonkeen, Randalstown, in 1882, for America. Last heard of in 1887, when he lived in Randolph Street, Chicago, after which it is believed he left for Australia. American and Australian papers please copy. BROWN: Information wanted regarding the whereabouts of Samuel Brown, hairdresser and wigmaker; for some time in New York. Last heard of about three years ago living at 1,010, Sanson Street, Philadelphia. Communications thankfully received by his mother, Ellen Blair, 114 Crimea Street, Belfast. American papers please copy. DAVIDSON: Information wanted of Charle Davidson, U.S.A., formerly of Belfast. Last heard of about twelve years ago, at Omaha, Nebraska, engaged in the pork business. Supposed to have run a meat market at Cottage Grove, near Chicago. Intelligence of the above will be thankfully received by A.E.Stephenson, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin. DAVIS: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Alexander Davis, formerly of the 53rd(?) Shropshire Light Infantry, and late of the 21st United States Infantry.When last heard of three years ago he had just been discharged from the B.Company of the 21st Infantry Regiment at Fort Sydney, Nebraska, U.S.A.. Any information will be thankfully received by his father George Davis, Feroy(?), Carlind(?) P.O. Dungannon, or J.A.Barlowe, Stewartstown. DIXON: Wanted the address of Joseph Alexander Dixon, who left Belfast ten years ago for Canada, and last heard of when in the employment of Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Any information will be thankfully received by his anxious parents;- D.Dixon, 3 Agincourt Street, Belfast. Canadian papers please copy. OSBORNE: Mrs Hawthorne ( Maiden name Ann Sewell) 129 Lawnbrook Avenue, Belfast, wishes to know the whereabouts of her aunt, Deborah Osborne (maiden name Deborah Sewell) who left Ballymacateer, County Down Ireland, about 45 years ago.Lat heard of living in Massashussetts, U.S.A.about 30 years ago. American papers please copy. TYRRELL: Left his home on Tuesday the 5th December, a boy, aged 14 years: fair complexion; dressed in corduroy knickerbockers; black jacket and vest; navy blue cap. Any information will be thankfully received by John Tyrrell, Ballycarl, Carnmoney. WOODS: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Anne Woods, who left Brankhill, Arva, Co Cavan, Ireland, about forty or forty-five years ago, and went to America; was last heard from twenty six years ago, then living in Toronto, Upper Canada. Also her sisters, Rachael and Jane, of same place. Any information regarding them will be thankfully received by their sister, Elizabeth Woods, or Elliott, Annaghmore, Leggakelly P.O., Belturbet, County Cavan. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Church Photos on my web site at the link below. Alternatively type Jean McCarthy into the Google search engine for a direct link. I have added six more church photographs (various views) to the church photos pages on my web site. These have been kindly donated by Doug in Canada. The new photos are: St Aidan’s Grange Armagh, St. Aiden’s School, St. Aiden’s steeple under repair and St. Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh. (There are both interior and exterior views) Doug took the photos about three years ago. Thank you so very much indeed Doug for sharing these wonderful photographs with us all. To view Doug’s page of church photos, click on church photos and you will see the link to Doug’s page near the top of the page. I have also updated the list of church names whose photos are on my web site. The link to the list is in red text near the top of the first page of Church photos. You can follow the other links to view many other church photos. Kind Regards. Jean McCarthy nee Moore. Staffordshire, England. My own main names of interest: MOORE, (Ireland, Canada & Australia) BOWDEN, (Ireland, New Zealand, Tasmania & Australia) HAWTHORNE. (Ireland and Pennsylvania) In Co Down, Co Armagh & Co Antrim Ireland: McCALLISTER, McAULEY, FLINN, STRAIN, SPRATT, McCLENAGHAN & KENNEDY. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36/

Belfast Weekly News: Nov 4 1893: Missing Friends: KEARNEY or DUNSEATH: Wanted to know the address of Mrs Kearney or Dunseath. When last heard of was residing in London. Would she please write to her sister, Jane Alexander, 58 East Street, Belfast, who is very ill. English papers please copy. REA: Information wanted regarding the whereabouts of John Rea, native of Moneymore, County Derry, Ireland. Last heard of in the States of America; he was trading on river, and was stewart on a steamboat. His sister Margaret Rea, or Mrs Dunn would be glad to hear of him, either dead or live.- 88 Cowcaddens, Glasgow. ------------- READING FOR CANALMEN. TO THE EDITOR OF THE BELFAST WEEKLY NEWS. SIR- Would you be kind enough to give me a few lines of your space on behalf of the lock-keepers and lightermen on the canal. As many of your readers no doubt are well aware, their lives are lonely and monotonous, and, under such circumstances , a supply, however small, of suitable reading material would be a great boon – not to speak of the possible influence for good in some cases. There are, I believe, about 27 lock-keepers and 200 lightermen engaged on the canal. If, therefore, any of your readers have any old magazines, journals, or papers to spare, I would gladly arrange to call for them, or if more convenient, they could be left at Mr William Laird’s Corn Market. My father or I would then deliver them to Mr James M’Cleave, third lock-keeper, who has kindly consented to distribute and exchange them with the canalmen. Trusting the active sympathy of your readers may be excited on their behalf - -I am sir, yours sincerely. Anna Parker, 17 Elbana Street, Belfast, 28th October 1893. THE LOSS OF THE S.S. HORN HEAD. LIST OF THE CREW. The following is a full list of the crew of the Ulster Steamship Company’s steamer the Horn Head, which has been missing since 20th(?) August last, and which has now been given up for lost:- H.J.Scott, master, Belfast; William Duff, first mate, 32 Meadow Street, Belfast; H.C.Semple, second mate, Liverpool; William Carroll, carpenter, 33 Holywood Street, Belfast. David Aicken, steward, Hillchester Street, Belfast (late of Larne); Joseph Harris, messroom stewart, Liverpool; Alex Whitford, cook, 11 Valentine Street, Belfast; Bernard Corne, A.B.,Ardglas, County Down; Robert W. M’Nally, A.B., Liverpool; Philip Griffen, A.B. 6M’Tier Street, Belfast; Wm. M’Veigh, A.B., Whiteabbey; Frederick Lochyer, A.B. London; Francis Williams, A.B., Liverpool; Edward Kisack, A.B., Liverpool; Wentworth Churnley, A.B., Bolton; John Halpin, A.B., Liverpool; Robert Wilson, chief engineer, 44 Percy Street, Belfast; John Osborne, second engineer, 28 Duncairn Gardens; James Purdon, third engineer, 23 Cliftonville Avenue, Belfast; James Colwelll, donkeyman, Liverpool; Henry Biddlecombe, fireman; Chas. M’Cormick, fireman, Larne; Patrick M’Voy, fireman, Liverpool; John Connolly, firema! n, Monaghan; Thomas Brown, fireman, Liverpool. Two firemen, James Rowan and Hugh Carthy, both of Liverpool, deserted from the ship at Baltimore, and their places were filled by D. Ryan and A. Allen, whose addresses are not known. The Horn Head was built in Belfast in 1884, by Messrs. Harland & Wolff to the order of the Ulster Steamship Company Limited (Managers, Messrs. G Heyn & Sons). Her dimensions were, - Length, 321 ft. 8in.; breadth, 37ft. 3in.; depth, 25ft.; with a gross tonnage of 2,386(?) tons and 1,559 tons net. She was fitted with compound engines, having a stroke of 45in. The steamer was first in command of Captain Thompson, who sailed her for six years, and, after his promotion to a larger ship, Captain Scott succeeded him in the command. The Horn Head was looked upon by the owners as about the best and safest vessel of their fleet, and they still hold to the opinions expressed by them at the first, which were that something must have gone wrong with her steeri! ng gear; she may have broken her shaft, or lost her propeller; or she may have been sunk by coming in contact with one of the numerous derelicts floating about the Atlantic. Captain Scott, who was an experienced officer, has been in the company’s service for twelve or thirteen years, first entering it as second officer. His first command was on the Black Head, and he was afterwards promoted to the Horn Head in succession to Captain Thompson. Captain Thompson, writing to Messrs. Heyn, managing owners, with reference to the missing ship, pays a high tribute to the capabilities of Captain Scott as master mariner, and gives it as his opinion that the Horn Head must have run against one of the floating derelicts and been lost. He says that there are about 400 of these dangerous obstacles floating about in the Atlantic in the way of passing vessels, and so great has the danger become from them that the United States Government have commissioned a cruiser specially to look out for these! floating wrecks and destroy them. The owners are also of this opinion, as they believe if she had foundered in a storm some wreckage would have been found. Belfast Weekly News: November 11 1893: Missing Friends: GARDINER: Thomas Gardiner, 19, single, Furnace Row, Berryhill, Wisham, Scotland, wishes the address of his brother, Wm. Gardiner. He was a soldier in H.M.’S 79 Q.O.Cameron Higlanders, in which he served for twenty one years; he left at Glasgow, and went to Ireland; last address at the Castle, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland, in 1886.- Any information regarding him would be thankfully received at the above address. MOORE: Robert Moore is anxious to get information about his son, Robert Moore, who left Islandtaggart, in the parish of Killyleagh, County Down, about seven years ago last May. When last heard of he was in Hamilton, in Canada.- Robert Moore, 8 Ashvale Row East, Cowlairs, Springburn, Glasgow. M’GARRITY: Information wanted regarding the whereabouts of Francis Joseph M’Garrity, aged fourteen years, who left his fathers home in Greenock, Scotland, about fourteen months ago, and went to Derry. Supposed to be hired somewhere in the North of Ireland. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his parents Robert and Agnes M’Garrity, 24 Union Street, Greenock. M’MULLEN: Wanted, the whereabouts of John M’Mullen and sons, Robert and Edward, of County Cavan, who left Ireland about thirty years ago. Supposed to have gone to America. Also, daughter, Barbara, who went to Boston about eight years ago. Last heard from Wesley Hills, near Boston, where she married; name Mrs Bowles:- Walter M’Mullen, 61(?) Oldfield Street, St Helens, Lancashire. REA: Information wanted regarding the whereabouts of John Rea, native of Moneymore, County Derry, Ireland. Last heard of in the States of America; he was trading on river, and was steward on a steamboat. His sister Margaret Rea, or Mrs Dunn would be glad to hear of him, either dead or live.- 88 Cowcaddens, Glasgow. SHERRIFF: Information wanted as to the whereabouts of Miss Mary Sherriff, who left Cananda about two years ago, and came to Great Britain. She is about twenty-one years of age, medium height, dark hair, rather good looking, and one finger missing off left hand. Any information regarding the whereabouts thankfully received by J.J. Moore, 67 Cleveland Street, South Shields, England. Belfast Weekly News: November 18 1893: Missing Friends: BECKETT: Alexander Beckett wishes the address of his brother John, or his son William John. Last heard of in New York. Any information about him will be thankfully received by Alexander Beckett, Clayshant, Stoneykirk, by Stranraer. DOHERTY: Information would be gladly received of Henry Doherty, who went to Queensland about 30 years ago; last heard of about 18 years ago; was then servant to Sir James Cockles, Governor of the island. Any information would be thankfully received by his sister, Mary Doherty, at Mr John Bradley’s, Portrush, Ireland. DOHERTY: Andrew Doherty, aged twelve years, No. 80 Abyssinia Street, Belfast, left his home 14th August 2893. Last seen in Dunville Park, Falls Road. Description-dark, sallow complexion, dark brown eyes; wearing corduroy knickernockers, navy blue coat and vest and cap, black stockings, and laced boots with shods, dickey, and no tie, stripped cotton shirt. Information will be gratefully received by his sorrowing mother at above address. HALL: Robert Hall, Killynamph, Lisnaskea, is anxious to obtain information concerning his brother George, who left Ireland about the year 1854, for Australia, and was last heard of in September, 1881. He was then residing near Tongala, P.O., Echtuca, Victoria. SOOTER or TIPPING: Mrs Judge, Townhead Street, Old Cumock, desires address of Mrs James Sooter (or Tipping). Last heard of in Old Anglewood, Victoria, Australia, twenty-seven years ago. WHITE: Samuel White, a deaf and dumb boy , middling stout, fair complexion, aged about 17 years, able to read and write; left his home at Fallagherin, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, some eight or ten days ago; last heard of at Castlederg, County Tyrone. Any information respecting his whereabouts would be thankfully received by his father, Wm. White, Fallagherin, Ballygawley, County Tyrone. Belfast Weekly News November 25 1893: COULSON: Enos Coulson left Rochdale, England, 3rd January, 1883(?) by the ship Ravens Craig from Plymouth to Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. He was for about two years at a Mr Frost’s, Teddington Hotel, Lasisford(?), and last wrote from Mount Morgan, Queensland, June 1st 1890(?). He had then lost the middle finger of his left hand , from blod poisoning, while sheep shearing in Portland, Douris Station. Any information as to his whereabouts will be gladly received by his father, James Coulson, Stannicliffe(?), Middleton, near Manchester. --------------------------------- Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page

Apologies! As some of you might have realised, the post below should read: RIDDAL.- John Riddal, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, Ireland, is desirous of hearing from his son John, who left Ireland for New Zealand about 16 years ago; last heard of in Auckland. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received. Colonial and Australian papers please copy. and not ''116 years ago'' as I posted. oops! Again, this goes to show how easy it is to make mistakes while transcribing, and why it is always important to check out the source when necessary. Brian --------------------------------- Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page

Belfast Weekly News October 7 1893: Missing Friends: BAILEY: Information would be gladly received of Eliza and John Bailey, of Glynn, Ferbane(?) King’s County, Ireland, who went to Australia, the former about 1862 and was married to a North of Ireland in 1871, or early 1872. John left Dublin about 1867 or 1868. Butler is supposed to be in or near Melbourne. Inquirer is their brother George Bailey, of 13 Bury New Road, Strangeways, Manchester, England. EDGAR: Hamilton Edgar is anxious to find the whereabouts of his two sons in America – William and Samuel. Last heard of about four years ago. William was in Brooklyn, New York, baker to trade. Samuel was in New York in a hotel. Any information will be thankfully received by Hamilton Edgar, No. 4, Well Street , Belfast. American papers please copy. M’GOODWIN: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Margaret M’Goodwin, for some time nurse(?) in the Royal Hospital , Putney Heath, London. Last heard from in September 1887, having taking passage in the sailing vessel Ivanhoe, bound for Sydney, N.S.W.. Any information will be thankfully received by Mrs Sharpe, Anne Street, Gorey, County Wexford. Australian papers please copy. THOMPSON: Frederick Warren Thompson left Belfast twenty years ago. When last heard of his address was 22 Fulton Street, New York. Anxiously sought by his sister Anna Maria, 35 Denmark Street,Belfast. ------------------- ALLEGED MALICIOUS OUTRACE: A pony, the property of Mr Robert Hussard, J.P., Desertcreight House, near the village of Tullyhogue was maliciously slashed on one of its hind legs so badly it had to be destroyed. The cut, which was apparently done with a very sharp instrument, severed the sinews of the leg. The pony was on grass at the time. Mr Hussard is very popular in the locality. MATRIMONY.-Orphan lady, aged 29, tall, refined, and musical, of considerable independent means, and principal share in large wholesale firm, invites correspondence from an enterprising business or professional gentleman (bachelor or widower), with a view to marriage. Strict secrecy. Address Miss Gilbey, 54 New Oxford Street, London, W.C. Belfast Weekly News October 14 1893: Missing Friends: HIGGINS: William Higgins, father and his wife, Fanny, want to know the whereabouts of (whether dead or alive) of Wm. Higgins, formerly of Rothwell, near Northampton, England. He sailed for America about 12 years ago. Last heard from in June 1886, at Knoxville, Tennessee, supposing to go to New Orleans, en route for Australia. Any information will be thankfully received by his wife, Fanny Higgins, 1 Wood Street, Northampton, or William Higgins, New Street, Rothwell, near Northampton, England. Belfast Weekly News October 21 1893: FOWLER: Information desired as to Elizabeth Fowler, who left Ireland for U.S.A. many years ago. Supposed to be in Philadelphia.. Address- Jas. C Hadden, 54 Rectory Place, Bensham, Gates-Head-on-Tyne, Durham, England. SKELTON: John Skelton left Glasson, Cumberland, about the years 1849 or 1850. Last address, Nightsferry, San Francisco, California. Inquirer, his nephew, John Robinson, 86(or 66) Peter Street, Workington. Belfast Weekly News; Oct 28 1893: Missing Friends: ANDREW DAVID LITTLE, Lisniskea, is anxious to get information concerning his uncle, William Andrew, labourer, or his cousin, John Andrew, each formerly of Glasgow, having landed in Melbourne, William was a member of the Foresters Society, and obtained a transfer from the Gasgow Branch. CLARKE: Mrs Clarke, of Drum, Co Monaghan, is anxious to find the whereabouts of her two sons, George and Joseph James. Last heard from George on 1st December, 1889, from 101 Plymouth Street, Jersey City, America, and from Joseph James on 3rd September, 1891, then residing at 229 Bridge St, Brooklyn, New York. CRANGLE or DICKSON: Information is sought regarding the whereabouts of Henry Crangle, jun., son of Henry Crangle, sen., and Bessie Dickson. Last heard of in Lisburn about ten years ago. Information thankfully received at 40 James Street, or 1 Galway Court, Belfast M’CALLUM: Information is sought regarding John MCallum who left Old Monkland (?), twenty one years ago to go to his uncle Robert White, collier, in America. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his mother, Isabella M’Callum, residing at 23 Stable Row, New Mains. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Belfast Weekly News September 2 1893: Missing Friends: DAVIS or HARDING: James Davis, Pond Park, Lisburn, Ireland would like to hear from some of his friends in America or Australia, Davis or Harding, friends of his father, who left Ireland many years ago; his father’s name was Edward, and his mother’s name was Eliza, her maiden name being Butler, of Gorey, County Wexford; cousins, Mary and Anne Harding. Anne got married to Edmund Wright, in Australia, and they heard from at the gold diggings. Inquirer had a letter from Mrs Wright thirty years ago in Dublin; her address was Sidney or New South Wales. He will be thankful for any information at the above address. American and Australian papers please copy. EDMONSON: Margaret Edmonson, 35 James Street, Woolwich Common, Kent, would be glad to hear of her brother-in-law, William Edmonson, who left Enniskillen, Ireland, for Australia. Last heard of 40 years ago. LAVERY: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Elizabeth Ellen Lavery, who left Belfast for America about three years ago; one address was Brooklyn Truant Home, New York; her last address, Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. Any information will be kindly received by either of her anxious sisters- Martha Fisackerley, or Sarah Orr, 25 Railway Street, High Walker, Newcastle-Upon –Tyne, England. American papers please copy. MCQUILLAN or JOHNSTON: Any information regarding James McQuillan, or Johnston, who sailed from Waterfoot, County Antrim, Ireland, in the ship Margaret Johnston to England in May, 1881, and last heard of nine years ago, in Glenravel, his native place, will be thankfully received by his mother Margaret M’Quillan, Cargan, Glenravel, by Ballymena, County Antrim. American and Australian papers please copy. REILLY: Mrs Reilly, Glasgow, is desirous of knowing the address of her son Samuel, from whom she has not heard for eleven years. His address at that time was Samuel Reilly, Jane Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland, and his occupation was that of road or surfaceman. Address, Mrs Reilly, care of C.A.Wilkie, Bookseller, 27 Stevenson Street, Glasgow. Australian papers please copy. SHAW: Emily Martha Shaw, who was last heard from when living with the Misses Carson, Westmoreland Street, Belfast, is sought by her brother William, whose address is Hilliard House, Rat Portage(?), Ontario, Canada Belfast Weekly News September 9 1893: Missing Friends: DUNCAN: Wanted to know the address of a certain James Duncan. When last heard of he was just a boy, being brought up by his grandmother (his father’s mother), in or near Ballymena. His mother was a Scotchwoman, whose maiden name was Helen Sneddon, and belonged to Elderslie, in Scotland. He would now be about the age of thirty years. If this should happen to meet his eye he might communicate with Robert Osborne, care of Mr Ashinhurst, Waterside Cottage, Harthill, Whitburn, Scotland, who is nearly related to him. ROBSON or ROBINSON.- Information wanted regarding George Robson, or Robinson, joiner or carpenter, late of Cargah, Kilmore, County Down, Ireland; said to have been killed by a fall from a scaffold five or six years ago; reward.- James Shields, 63 Kelvin Street, Glasgow. RIDDAL.- John Riddal, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, Ireland, is desirous of hearing from his son John, who left Ireland for New Zealand about 116 years ago; last heard of in Auckland. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received. Colonial and Australian papers please copy. Belfast Weekly News September 16 1893: Missing Friends: THORNTON: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Georgina Thornton, who left Portadown, Ireland, in September, 1888, for America; in August , 1893, she lived in Rockland House, Mantasket, Boston, Mass., U.S. America. Any information regarding her, will be thankfully received by her father , James Thornton, Foy(?), Portadown. WILSON: Wanted to know the whereabouts of William Wilson, who left Newtownards, Co Down, Ireland, about 20 years ago; when last heard of, about 7 years ago, was carrying on business as a tea merchant in Market Street, Philadelphia. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his sister, Jane Corner or M’Cready, 81, Twidneuk Street, Mile End, Glasgow. Belfast Weekly News September 23 1893: Missing Friends. DUFF: David Duff, last heard from on 7th May, 1890; place, Picton, New South Wales, Australia. Any information will be gladly received by his mother Ellen Duff, 39 Mancha(?) Street, Salford, Manchester, England. JAMES, KENNEDY: Wanted to know the whereabouts of a Miss Kennedy, now married to a Mr James , lately home from abroad, and said to be living somewhere in Belfast. Any information will be thankfully received by Mrs Elizabeth Lawson, No. 27 Allanton (?) Place, Coatdyke, by Coatbridge, Scotland. NEWTOWN: Wanted to know the whereabouts of John Newton and his wife, Susanna Newton, otherwise Wright, who left Portadown for Queensland, Australia. Last heard of five years ago from Townsville. John Wright, Baltylum(?), Portadown,Ireland. Queensland papers please copy. SMITH: William Henry Smith, formerly of Hingeston, S. is requested to write to his mother, at No. 2 Clissold Street, Birmingham, England. Last heard from at Sidney, New South Wales. M’GILL: 48 Bell Street, Calton, Glasgow, 16th September 1893: Sir- I could not rest satisfied without sending you my very best thanks for your kindness to me. I am now in full communication with my friends and all through the assistance I got from the Belfast Weekly News. I shall always boast of it wherever I am. So to conclude, I can only wish that you and your Newspaper may long be connected.. JW. M’Gill. Belfast Weekly News September 30 1893: Missing Friends: CAMPBELL: Particulars are requested as to the whereabouts of William Campbell , of Derbrough, Plumbridge, County Tyrone, Ireland, who left that place in May or June, 1892: heard he went to Glasgow at that time, and has not been heard of since. His friend, James Lemon, of address given below, would wish to communicate with him.- James Lemon, Carrigans, Mountjoy, P.O., Omagh, County Tyrone. HOLMES: Wanted to know the address of Mr John Holmes, formerly of Vere Street, Belfast, off Earl Street. His father’s name was Robert Holmes. 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Thanks to Andy for the picture of the Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church where my great grandfather was baptized! Shirley Boyd

Dear Listers In a publication called "Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina 1763-1773" compiled by Jane Revill details passengers arriving in Charleston SC on the Brig Lord Dunagannon (master Robert Montgomery) sometime in 1767/8. The Brig is thought to have sailed from Antrim (?). They were settled under the SC Bounty Act of 1761 which paid a headage to the ship owner for every passenger landed and gave a land survey title to immigrants who were able to show they were Protestant. Family names on the Brig Lord Dunagannon were: O'Neal, Boden, Leg, Fleming, Green, Thomson, Nelly, Brannan, Glen, Moore, McKewn, Wallace, Graham, Reed, Nickels, Clenningding, Brownlee, Bailey, Murdock, English, McClune, McDowal, Martin, Kinnard, Long, McLean, Dunbar, Robins, Johnston, McAdory, Meglamery, Waters, Cathcart, Dezill, Beaty, Bell, Waite. The family I (and Tammy McAdory from SC) are interested in is the McAdory (McAdorey) one. My reason for posting this message is to see if anyone is researching any of the names listed with a similar connection between Antrim and SC. It would be great to find out that the McAdorys had emigrated from a particular locality in Co Antrim along with neighbours or church group. Any comments would be welcome. Mark Lusby www.lusbyfamilyhistory.com

Church Photos on my web site at the link below. Alternatively type Jean McCarthy into the Google search engine for a direct link. I have added twenty four more church photographs (various views) to the church photos pages on my web site. These have been kindly donated by Andy in the UK. The photos were taken on Andy’s recent trip to Northern Ireland. The new photos are: Dundonald Presbyterian Church (Built in 1645), St Malachys R.C. Church Armagh, St Patrick’s C of I Church Armagh, St Patrick’s R.C. Church Armagh, St Anne’s C of I Church Belfast, St Paul’s C of I Belfast, St Peter ’s R.C. Church Belfast, Christ Church C of I Derriaghy, Downpatrick C of I Cathedral, Glenarm R.C. Church, Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church Belfast, St Patrick’s R.C. Church Belfast and St Mary’s R.C. Church Belfast, Thank you so very much indeed Andy for sharing these wonderful photographs with us all. To view Andy’s page of church photos, click on church photos and you will see the link to Andy’s page near the top of the page. I have also updated the list of church names whose photos are on my web site. The link to the list is in red text near the top of the first page of Church photos. You can follow the other links to view many other church photos. Kind Regards. Jean McCarthy nee Moore. Staffordshire, England. My own main names of interest: MOORE, (Ireland, Canada & Australia) BOWDEN, (Ireland, New Zealand, Tasmania & Australia) HAWTHORNE. (Ireland and Pennsylvania) In Co Down, Co Armagh & Co Antrim Ireland: McCALLISTER, McAULEY, FLINN, STRAIN, SPRATT, McCLENAGHAN & KENNEDY. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36/

Can you tell me who your McIlwaines are in the Belfsat or Carnmoney areas? Nancy USA --- McIlwaine <flamect@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > Hi Pat > Thanks for your reply, I have not found a link so far, but have > not got a lot just yet. > > The line I am following is: > William Albert Good McIlwaine born 13/11/1925 30 Belgrave Street > Belfast > (Shankill area) Son of Samuel James McIldoon McIlwaine born > 13/10/1889 > 59 Brownlow Street Belfast (Shankill area) and Mabel Cranston > (daughter > of Joseph Cranston). Son of Samuel McIlwaine who married Margaret > Spence > (daughter of Samuel Spence) on 9/1/1880 in Belfast. Son of W McIlwain > > Its not much, but a start. Samuel McIlwaine and his farther were > Tailors. > > I don't have a lot of information yet on other members of the > families. > Although I have the names of the children of Samuel James McIldoon > McIlwaine. > > Does this help with establishing a connection? > > I would love to hear more about McIlwaines, and I have planned a trip > to > Belfast in October this year to visit with some relatives that I have > not met before and don't know much about. I will also be trying to > find > certificates etc to help find more of the McIlwaines in Belfast. > > I am happy to share what I find if it helps you. > > Hope to hear from you. > > I am interested in McIlwain(e), Cranston, Spence, Goode, Harrison, > Morrison in Belfast and Clark, Thomas, Watson, Stephens, Preston, > Spurling and Evans with a South Australia, Wales and Cornwall > connection. > > Regards > Mike McIlwaine > Adelaide > South Australia > > > -----Original Message----- > From: patriciamorano@bellsouth.net > [mailto:patriciamorano@bellsouth.net] > > Sent: Tuesday, 19 April 2005 12:07 PM > To: NIR-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Antrim] Posting my Interests > > Are your McIlwaine's presently in the US? I have a member of the > Williams > family who is a descendant of the McIlwaines also. Thank you. Pat > Morano > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "kath" <k_connors@austarnet.com.au> > To: <NIR-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 12:29 AM > Subject: Re: [Antrim] Posting my Interests > > > > Hello Mike, > > The Cranston family I knew were here in Australia. > > Regards > > Kath > > > > > >> HI Kath > >> My Father's mother was Mabel Cranston born 8/12/1892 to Joseph > >> Cranston and Amelia Elizabeth (nee Goode) at 93 Aberdeen Street > Belfast > >> Antrim Ireland (Shankill area). Mabel married Samuel James > McIldoon > >> McIlwaine and lived in the Shankill area. She had two sisters that > I > >> know about, Edith and Annie. Annie Cranston married a Harrison and > had > >> children and lived in the Shankill area. > >> > >> Any information about these Cranstons would be appreciated. > >> > >> I am interested in McIlwain(e), Cranston, Spence, Goode, Harrison, > >> Morrison in Belfast and Clark, Thomas, Watson, Stephens, Preston, > >> Spurling and Evans with a South Australia, Wales and Cornwall > >> connection. > >> > >> Regards > >> Mike McIlwaine > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: kath [mailto:k_connors@austarnet.com.au] Sent: Thursday, 14 > April > >> 2005 11:03 AM > >> To: NIR-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com > >> Subject: Re: [Antrim] Posting my Interests > >> > >> Hello Dennis, > >> I note your email address is in Oz, are you related to the > >> Sutcliffe family from Georges Hall N S W, I grew up > >> with them. > >> Kath > >> > >>> > >>> Hi to everyone. > >>> I would like to repost my Surname interests.I would like to ask > anyone > >> if > >>> they have any connections with or research information on anyof > the > >>> following Surnames. > >>> > >>> NEILL John b 1830 Donaghcloney > >>> SMYTH Eleanor b 1829 ( my GGGrandparents) > >>> > >>> NEILL Thomas b 1862 Crumlin Rd Belfast > >>> SUTCLIFFE Martha b 1867 Morley Hole, York England ( my > GGrandparents) > >>> > >>> NEILL Frederick b 1893 Leeds Yorkshire > >>> SCOTT Sarah Jane b 1892 McTier St, Belfast ( my Grandparents) > >>> > >>> SCOTT Alexander b 1853 Belfast > >>> ORR Margaret b 1853 Belfast (my GGrandparents) > >>> > >>> I also have the following surnames in my Tree so far. > >>> KELLY, WHITESIDE, SCHOFIELD, CRANSTON, ADAMS, PIERSON, HOPE, > DUFF, > >>> COULTER, CAMPBELL, TAYLOR. > >>> > >>> I will gladly share any information I have with anyone who think > they > >> have > >>> a connection. > >>> Thanking you all in anticipation. > >>> Denis Beckett (denbeck@senet.com.au) > >>> > >>> > >>> ============================== > >>> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. 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All, here are some more listings, some of which may have previously been posted. Belfast Weekly News: August 5 1893: Missing Friends: CLARKE: Mrs Clarke, of Drum, Co Monaghan, is anxious to find the whereabouts of her two sons, George and Joseph James. Last heard from George on 1st December, 1889, from 101 Plymouth Street, Jersey City, America, and from Joseph James on 3rd September, 1891, then residing at 229 Bridge St, Brooklyn, New York. FEENEY: Wanted to know the whereabouts of the sister of Wm. Feeney, maiden name Ann Feeney, but now married, who left Derry for Philadelphia twenty seven years ago.-Wm Feeney, 11 Bouverie Terrace, Port Glasgow. SMITH: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Thomas Smith. When last heard of, was living at 35 North Street, Anderston, Glasgow. Any information will be thankfully received by his brother, Edward Smith, Newtown, Dundalk, Hackball Cross, Ireland. M’KEE.- On the 15th of March a man named Thomas M’Kee was killed on one of the Street Car Lines in Chicago. He has a sister and also a brother who is a Presbyterian minister, and still another brother , who is a doctor, whom he left in County Antrim, near Belfast, when he went into the Ship Yard at Whiteinch, by Glasgow, Scotland. The relatives to communicate with People’s Casulty Claim Adjustment Company, 145 Adams Express Building, 185 Dearborn Street, Chicago, They may hear of something to their advantage. PARK; Information wanted about Andrew Park, or Parks, who was born in the County Antrim about 1745, and died in America in 1781. He seems to have been a weaver, probably engaged in the weaving of linens and woollens in Antrim before he went to United States. Information as to when he left Ireland, facts in connection with the name, or some information as to where the matter could be looked up, will be thankfully received by John S Park, U.S. army, professor, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia. RODGERS or WELSH: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Ellen Rodgers ( or Welsh) and Mary Ann Rodgers, last heard of in Montgomery Street, Bridgton, Glasgow, about four years. Any information regarding them will be thankfully received by their mother, Mrs B. Spiers, 165 Back Street, Broxburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland; late of Drumlamph, Ireland. Belfast Weekly News August 12 1893: Missing Friends. FINLAY: Wanted to know the whereabouts of William John Finlay, who left Whitehouse, near Belfast, about thirteen years ago; last heard of at Chicago, America, about eleven years ago. Any information of him will be thankfully received by Private R.CURRIE, No.2456, 1st Batt. Gordon Highlanders, Subathu, Bengal, India. HAMILTON: - Alex. Fraser Hamilton, 11, Glen Street, Paisley, wants to know the address of his sister, Janet Fechnie Hamilton, farm servant, who left Anderston, Glasgow, thirty-seven years ago; last heard of as residing with Mr Joseph Lee, farmer, in Hobartown, Van Diemen’s Land. SAUNDERSON: -Wanted to know the whereabouts of John Saunderson, ironmoulder, who left Belfast six years ago for Pittsburg; was last heard of at Elizabeth Port, New Zealand. Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by his mother Mrs Saunderson, 23 Valentine Street, Belfast. Belfast Weekly News: August 19 1893: Missing Friends: BEATTIE: The father, mother, and sisters of Ellen Beattie, whose maiden name is Kingswell, a native of Bembridge, Isle of Wight, wish to know where she at present is. She left Bembridge about two years ago, and was last heard of as being in Belfast. Any information will be thankfully received by H.J.Dodd, 84 Fords Park Road, Canning Town, London, E. BENNATT:-A friend wishes to know the whereabouts of Mr Thomas Bennatt; last heard of as carrying on business of salesman in Kender Street, Queens Road, Peckham, London. If Mr Bennatt or any of his friends who notice this would reply to ‘A Friend , Belfast Weekly News, Belfast’ he would hear something to his advantage. FINLEY: Mrs John Alexander Finley, 38 Villas Road, Plumstead ( late of Coleraine, Ireland), is anxious to learn the address of the brothers, or other friends of her husband, who is at present in bad health. Robert, when last heard of was living in Needham Street, Newry, and following the business of coachbuilder; William, a cabinetmaker, has not been heard from since about seven years ago, when he was residing with his mother in Jameson Street, Glasgow. FITZSIMONS: Information wanted regarding the whereabouts of William Fitzsimons, railway worker, who left Belfast about two years ago; was last heard of at Washington Street, Jersey City, New Jersey. Any information about him will be thankfully received by his mother, Mrs Fitzsimons, 16 Arran Street, off Short Strand, Belfast. M’CAVITT: Bernard M’Cavitt, 7 Crossley Street, Mountpottinger, Belfast, would like to know the whereabouts and hear from his brother John, who left Banbridge about the year 1859 or 1860, for New York, while his brother was with his regiment in India. If this should meet his eye will he please write. American papers please copy. M’KNIGHT: Sarah M’Knight ( maiden name Mahood) is sought by her brother James, 82 Cowlairs Road, Springburn Road, Glasgow. She was last heard of about two years ago at Mrs Brien’s, 249 York Street, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.A. American papers please copy. REILLY: Mrs Reilly, Glasgow, is desirous of knowing the address of her son Samuel, from whom she has not heard for eleven years. His address at that time was Samuel Reilly, Jane Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland, and his occupation was that of road or surfaceman. 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Church Photos on my web site at the link below. I have added seven more church photographs to the church photos pages on my web site. These have been kindly donated by David in New Zealand. The new photos are: St Mathews Church of Ireland at Richill, St James Church of Ireland Parish of Carnteel at Aughnacloy (Dates from 1736) Also two interior views of St James, Kildarton Church of Ireland at Kildarton, Ruins of the original Church of Ireland at Loughgall Thank you so very much indeed David for sharing these wonderful photographs with us all. To view David’s page of church photos, click on church photos and you will see the link to David’s page near the top of the page. I have also updated the list of church names whose photos are on my web site. The link to the list is in red text near the top of the first page of Church photos. You can follow the other links to view many other church photos. Kind Regards. Jean McCarthy nee Moore. Staffordshire, England. My own main names of interest: MOORE, (Ireland, Canada & Australia) BOWDEN, (Ireland, New Zealand, Tasmania & Australia) HAWTHORNE. (Ireland and Pennsylvania) In Co Down, Co Armagh & Co Antrim Ireland: McCALLISTER, McAULEY, FLINN, STRAIN, SPRATT, McCLENAGHAN & KENNEDY. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36/

Thanks again Jane for all that information, when one is researching from so far away it is ever so helpful Kind Regards Kath Australia. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Jane Lyons" <sniliaghin@iol.ie> To: <NIR-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com> & refs: Re: [Antrim] Heads of Household Index, Belfast, Co. Antrim 1901 > Thanks Jean. These days, I usually note the various numbers on the film > boxes in the NAI - not necessarily the same on the film itself (there are > always two or three sets of numbers), but I indexed these a good while ago > and don't have the three on my files. > >

Hello Jane, You are very welcome. I have it on good authority that Dublin archives are re-filming Belfast because of a lot of streets that are missing. In fact they are using my street directory to ascertain the missing films and film numbers. If you look at my street directory on my web site you will see the missing film numbers. There are a few film numbers coloured blue that I have since found on the LDS web site but I have not viewed them yet. As you have probably discovered it is difficult to sort out film numbers as many films are spliced onto one another but share the same LDS film number. I have been searching Belfast 1901 census for 8 years now. I searched it systematically with all the available LDS film numbers. It was when I had searched all the available film numbers that I came to realise that there were streets missing. Yes I have had the occasional film that was completely illegible but not too many. I hope this is helpful to you. Kind Regards. Jean http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36/

Thanks Jean. These days, I usually note the various numbers on the film boxes in the NAI - not necessarily the same on the film itself (there are always two or three sets of numbers), but I indexed these a good while ago and don't have the three on my files. Something I heard recently from a person here in Dublin working on a lot of the Dublin census, and this may or may not be true, but knowing how much of Belfast you've looked at, you may be able to comment. I was told that the 1901 census is being re-filmed becasue of the condition of the films that already exist. Now, I know for sure, that there are lots of enumerator sheets missing on the Belfast films, can't tell you how many times I've had to go through individual forms in order to make sure that I had all the names for one street - and I know that the films are illegible because of being totally out of focus in some areas. Parts of county Cork and Fermanagh are two that spring imediately to mind. I've never met this in the Belfast films - how about you? I have seen pages for which I have to squint till I'm almost blind, because they are out of focus, but none so bad as to be totally illegible with Belfast so far. Have you noticed at all whether there seem to be blocks/streets missing when you were going through the films? I'm not familiar enough with Belfast streets to notice something like that for films I have looked at Or - anyone else - has anyone else noticed that there seem to be streets missing? Please and thanks Regards, Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: <JeanMcCarthy36@aol.com> To: <NIR-ANTRIM-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2005 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [Antrim] Heads of Household Index, Belfast, Co. Antrim 1901 > In a message dated 03/07/2005 18:56:46 GMT Standard Time, > sniliaghin@iol.ie > writes: > <snip> I do > not have the LDS film number/s for this area - or, a PRONI ref.. The DED > film ref I give is as per the National Archives in Dublin <snip> > Hello Jane, > Most of the LDS and PRONI Film numbers for these streets can be found in > the > street directory of my web site.

I've decided on a new format for my Heads of Household indices - some of these streets are already on my web site under the streets beginning with A, B, or C and I apologise for that. I have indexed the names of the Heads of Household as per the enumerator sheets (which are quite often incorrect on first names and spellings of surnames and more) for the following streets in Belfast. These streets are all in County Antrim. You will find the name index at the URL listed below the street names - I do not have the LDS film number/s for this area - or, a PRONI ref.. The DED film ref I give is as per the National Archives in Dublin Jane Alton street - Antrim street - Broadbent - California street - Carrickhill - Carrickhill Court - Carrickhill Place - Cavour - Clifton street - Concord street - Dagmar - Denmark - Hanover - Hartley - Kildare Street Old Lodge Road - Park street - Stanhope street - Sydney street - Trinity street - Tyrone street - Unity street - Upton street - Wall street http://www.from-ireland.net/censabstracts/ant/1901/belfast2.htm

In a message dated 03/07/2005 18:56:46 GMT Standard Time, sniliaghin@iol.ie writes: I've decided on a new format for my Heads of Household indices - some of these streets are already on my web site under the streets beginning with A, B, or C and I apologise for that. I have indexed the names of the Heads of Household as per the enumerator sheets (which are quite often incorrect on first names and spellings of surnames and more) for the following streets in Belfast. These streets are all in County Antrim. You will find the name index at the URL listed below the street names - I do not have the LDS film number/s for this area - or, a PRONI ref.. The DED film ref I give is as per the National Archives in Dublin Jane Alton street - Antrim street - Broadbent - California street - Carrickhill - Carrickhill Court - Carrickhill Place - Cavour - Clifton street - Concord street - Dagmar - Denmark - Hanover - Hartley - Kildare Street Old Lodge Road - Park street - Stanhope street - Sydney street - Trinity street - Tyrone street - Unity street - Upton street - Wall street Hello Jane, Most of the LDS and PRONI Film numbers for these streets can be found in the street directory of my web site. Jean McCarthy nee Moore http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36/

Belfast Weekly News July1 1893: Deaths: MAGEE: June 26 at Drumnaduff, Upper Ballinderry, James Magee, eldest son of the late James Magee, Old Lodge Road. Belfast Weekly News July 8 1893: Missing Friends: BRADY: Mrs CRAIG, 76 Albertbridge Road, Belfast, Ireland, is very anxious to hear from her daughter, Mrs Maggie Brady, whose address in June 1887 was No.1 Chapmans Terrace, Stuart Street, Dunedin, and whose husband, Patrick Smith Brady, was previous to that in the police force in Dunedin. Belfast Weekly News: July 15 1893: Missing Friends: HARWOOD: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Frederick William Harwood, last heard of in Belfast. Should this meet the eye of any of his friends or himself, would they communicate with his brother, Thomas James Harwood, 33 Lochend Cottages,Glengarnock, Ayrshire. MULHOLLAND or COWAN: Wanted to know the address of friends or relatives of Mary Mulholland or Cowan, who left Ballindery Ireland, about 40 years ago. Any information will be thankfully received by her son, James Cowan, 154 North Woodside Road, Glasgow, Scotland. MCILWRATH: Wanted to know the whereabouts of James McIlwrath; when last heard from was stationmaster at Nepigon, Ontario, Canada. Information will be thankfully received by his mother, Ann McIlwrath, 84 Joseph Street. American papers please copy. SADDLER: Wanted, information concerning Thomas Sellers Saddler, formerly of the 5th Brigade(?) Guards, supposed to be travelling as stud groom with some circus. Any information concerning his whereabouts , dead or alive, will be thankfully received by his wife, Agnes Sellers, 2 Miller Street, Shadehill, Manchester. American and Australian papers please copy. SIMPSON: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert Simpson, his last address being New Atlantic Hotel, 207 Montgomery Avenue, San Francisco, California. His parents and family are most anxious to hear from him. Will he kindly communicate with his father, Robert Simpson, Elandariff, Dunmore Post Office, Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland. American papers please copy. Belfast Weekly News July 22 1893: Missing Friends: M’ALLISTER: - Mrs Wm.Reese, St Andrew’s Bay, Washington County, Florida, is anxious to hear from her aunt, Matilda M’Allister, whom she believes to be at present in Belfast. Any information as to the person mentioned will be thankfully received at above address. ------------ An extraordinary egg:- Mr Andrew Martin, 143 Old Lodge Road, Belfast, received on 19th inst from a Liverpool farmer a duck egg weighing over four ounces. Apeculiarity about it was that there was another egg inside it, with shell completely formed. Accident to a Belfastman near Stewartstown.- While Mr Ross Bell, Belfast, was driving from Stewartstown to Dungannon on the 12th his horse bolted, and Mr Bell was thrown out of the machine, sustaining some cuts and bruises in the fall. He was at once driven by his brother, W.H.Bell, Drumard, to Coalisland, where Dr. William C.Armstrong attended to his injuries. Considering the circumstances Mr Bell had a very narrow escape from probably fatal injuries. Rescue from drowning: - A boy named Daniel Watson, while coming from bathing at Gavna, near Dunseverick, has had a very narrow escape from being drowned. He was climbing around the rocks as best he could, and was swept off by the tide into the sea and dahed between two rocks. Archibald Meek, a young man good at swimming, jumped in, and getting hold of Watson brought him ashore in an injured and exhausted state. Belfast Weekly News July 29 1893:Missing Friends: FISHER: Annie Ross, or M’Gill, would like to know the whereabouts of John, James, or Bella Fisher, last heard of in Belfast. Address John Walter M’Gill, 48 , Bell Street, Calton, Glasgow. HUSTON or HEWSTON: Frederick Charles Hewston, Winterton, Ferryhill, Durham, wants to know the address of relatives or friends on his father’s side. There were four brothers, namely – Frederick Charles, William, Thomas and John, and also two sisters, one of whom was called Isabella. One of the family left Belfast for America, and some of the brothers were staying in Birmingham for a time, and then left for America about 40 years ago, leaving Robert and his sister, Isabella behind. Robert was a stonemason, and married Anne Price, at Gloucester, in 1842. Any information will be thankfully received at above address. American papers please copy. LANG: James Lang, of East London, South Africa, wishes to know the present whereabouts of either of his brothers – David or Hugh Lang. Shall be glad to hear from any member of the family. THORP or THORPE: Wanted to know the whereabouts of William Thorp or Thorpe, a native of Rock ferry, Cheshire, England; was last heard of about twelve months ago, sailing as donkeyman or fireman, supposed to be sailing from Cardiff. Should this meet the eye of any of his friends or himself, would he communicate with his brother , John Thorp, 103 Canning Street, Birkenhead (who has heard something to his advantage)? --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.