Dear 'Listers', I do not have access to a Family History Centre here in the Isle of Man and the posting by "Syl" has prompted me to ask if anyone would kindly let me know if they come across my family name BENSON in old records of ARMAGH. Did people have to be worth a minimum amount before being eligible to vote? I have managed to discover that my g.g. grandfather WILLIAM BENSON, a weaver, was born c1827 in 'Armagh' (whether City or County not stated) and married a RACHAEL WALLACE. They had children THOMAS 1856; ROBERT 1859; JOSEPH 1862 JAMES HENRY 1864/5. There may also have been an older sister ELLEN. Any information about where WILLIAM and his parents lived, also his christening and marriage would be welcomed. I know something of William's later life but going back to 1827 is proving to be difficult. Along the way I have picked up hints that the townlands of TEAGY AND TARTARAGHAN may be associated with the BENSON name. Yours in hope, Howard Benson. + Message: 2 Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 11:03:51 -0700 From: "Syl" <sjsb@img.net> Subject: Re: [ARMAGH] STEPHENS To: <nir-armagh@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <003301c79e2d$e6b9c640$24fea8c0@v0d1n7> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hello Sid...........We corresponded recently about your Stephens family. I was reading a film on Armagh today at our local Family History Centre. There was a list of voters for 1851-2. These voters were listed by Barony. I noticed in the Barony of Upper Fews that there was a John Stevens (spelling isn't so important) listed as living in Crossmaglen. If might be worth having a look around that area..........Hope this helps........Syl - No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/818 - Release Date: 25/05/2007 12:32