In answer to queries re: Seige of Derry:1688-1689 Sharkey No McHugh No McGlinchey No 1 Elder: Peter Elder 2 McArthur : Arthur McArthur, Walter McArthur, William McArthur, Patrick McArthur all Raphoe. 3 Mitchell: David, James and John Mitchell 4 Kerr: James Robert and Thomas Kerr 5 Henry: John Henry 6 Caldwell: Charles, Elizabeth, Hugh, James and John Caldwell 7 Hindman: John Hindman Capt(unnamed) Hindman 8 McKinley No Best regards Robert www.ulsterancestry.com >From: "Rachel" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [Derry] George KIRK/Jane Bell THOMPSON Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 >09:45:20 -0000 > >Marian > >I had a look in the Cathedral registers but this marriage didn't appear. >Are you sure about your dates- married 1794, died 1913? > >Rachel >snip................., is there any way of > > verifying or otherwise checking a reported marriage in Derry long ago? >An > > ancestor, George Kirk, is said to have married a Jane Bell Thompson >there >in > > 1796. Have no idea where; nor any knowledge of their lives in Derry >prior > > to marriage. I have a fairly good history of his life in Pennsylvania, >USA, > > where he died in 1913. > > > > > > > > >==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== >~~ SUBJECT LINES ~~ >Think about it!! A picture's worth 1000 words; a Subject Line more! >The 4 W's: Who? What? When? and Where? Don't leave home without 'em! > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Yes I had asked for a look up of McHugh, Sweeney,and McGlinchy/McGlinchey. Thanks Louise [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "robbie williams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 10:01 AM Subject: [Derry] Siege of Derry Look ups > > I apologise for the delay in supplying this information. > > If I have missed anyone please let me know. > > 1 Elder no > 2 Sharkey no > 3 Marshall, John Marshall of Londonderry > 4 Craig, William Craig or Craige of Londonderry > 5 McGuinness, Brian Magennis, Hugh Magennis,Raithfriland. > 6 McLaughlin, John McLaughlin of Londonderry > 7 Bryant, George Bryant no address > 8 Sweeney, Terrence McSweeney of Letterkenny Donegal > 9 Blair, Hugh Blair, James Blair Thomas Blair of Co Londonderry > Thomas Blair mentioned for his bravery at the sortie at Pennyburn > April 21st 1689 > >From "Londerias" Brave Major Blair the enemies fire sustained > And in great feats a reputation gained > > Beatty/Beattie, Claude, William, Adam, John ,Rowland > Balinamallard and Agheva Co Fermanagh > > I'm sure I have left some out! > > My regards > Robert > www.ulsterancestry.com > > > > > > > > >From: "Tira Evans" <[email protected]> > >Reply-To: [email protected] > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: [Derry] Fighters of Derry > >Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:25:58 -0800 > > > >Greetings Robert, > > > >When you have the time and inclination, could you please look up the names > > > >Elder > >Sharkey > >Marshall > >Craig > > > >Thank you, > > > >Best Regards, > >Tira > > > > > > > >==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > >Uh-Oh!!! <----- Missed or deleted a post that might put a crack in your > >wall? Remember, day & night, the RootsWeb Archives are always there to > >browse or search. Go to: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ . > > > >============================== > >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > >go to: > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus > > > ==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > Visited the *NEW* RootsWeb Message Boards yet? Take a tour soon & see > how time-saving "Gateway" messages can be compared to finding *new* > ones on your own. http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=main&r=rw . > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Robert, Could you please lookup "McFetridge", also spelled McFetrick, McFetrish, McPhetris, etc. Thanx Bob

Marian I had a look in the Cathedral registers but this marriage didn't appear. Are you sure about your dates- married 1794, died 1913? Rachel snip................., is there any way of > verifying or otherwise checking a reported marriage in Derry long ago? An > ancestor, George Kirk, is said to have married a Jane Bell Thompson there in > 1796. Have no idea where; nor any knowledge of their lives in Derry prior > to marriage. I have a fairly good history of his life in Pennsylvania, USA, > where he died in 1913. > >

Robert, Was the surname Beatty/Beattie/Beaty found? Thank you Sarah Beattie

Rachel: Thank you for your kind effort in looking up 1796 marriage of George Kirk and Jane Bell Thompson. I have no documentation of this date, but I do have specific details and date of Kirk's death in this country. So I suspect the marriage date information is "suspect". Are there other churches in Derry where a marriage might have taken place? I'm not asking for a look-up but simple information on alternatives to a marriage in the cathedral. Many thanks again for your look-up effort, Marian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rachel" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 2:45 AM Subject: [Derry] George KIRK/Jane Bell THOMPSON > Marian > > I had a look in the Cathedral registers but this marriage didn't appear. > Are you sure about your dates- married 1794, died 1913? > > Rachel > snip................., is there any way of > > verifying or otherwise checking a reported marriage in Derry long ago? An > > ancestor, George Kirk, is said to have married a Jane Bell Thompson there > in > > 1796. Have no idea where; nor any knowledge of their lives in Derry prior > > to marriage. I have a fairly good history of his life in Pennsylvania, > USA, > > where he died in 1913. > > > > > > > > > ==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > ~~ SUBJECT LINES ~~ > Think about it!! A picture's worth 1000 words; a Subject Line more! > The 4 W's: Who? What? When? and Where? Don't leave home without 'em! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Dear Robert, Would you kindly look up McNeill in the 1688 Siege of Derry? Thank you so much! Susan

I apologise for the delay in supplying this information. If I have missed anyone please let me know. 1 Elder no 2 Sharkey no 3 Marshall, John Marshall of Londonderry 4 Craig, William Craig or Craige of Londonderry 5 McGuinness, Brian Magennis, Hugh Magennis,Raithfriland. 6 McLaughlin, John McLaughlin of Londonderry 7 Bryant, George Bryant no address 8 Sweeney, Terrence McSweeney of Letterkenny Donegal 9 Blair, Hugh Blair, James Blair Thomas Blair of Co Londonderry Thomas Blair mentioned for his bravery at the sortie at Pennyburn April 21st 1689 >From "Londerias" Brave Major Blair the enemies fire sustained And in great feats a reputation gained Beatty/Beattie, Claude, William, Adam, John ,Rowland Balinamallard and Agheva Co Fermanagh I'm sure I have left some out! My regards Robert www.ulsterancestry.com >From: "Tira Evans" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [Derry] Fighters of Derry >Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:25:58 -0800 > >Greetings Robert, > >When you have the time and inclination, could you please look up the names > >Elder >Sharkey >Marshall >Craig > >Thank you, > >Best Regards, >Tira > > > >==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== >Uh-Oh!!! <----- Missed or deleted a post that might put a crack in your >wall? Remember, day & night, the RootsWeb Archives are always there to >browse or search. Go to: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ . > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus

Thank you very much for the look-up, Robert. Susan Bremner ----- Original Message ----- From: "robbie williams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 6:01 PM Subject: [Derry] Siege of Derry Look ups > > I apologise for the delay in supplying this information. > > If I have missed anyone please let me know. > > 1 Elder no > 2 Sharkey no > 3 Marshall, John Marshall of Londonderry > 4 Craig, William Craig or Craige of Londonderry > 5 McGuinness, Brian Magennis, Hugh Magennis,Raithfriland. > 6 McLaughlin, John McLaughlin of Londonderry > 7 Bryant, George Bryant no address

Hi Robert, I had asked for the surnames of Arthur and/or MacArthur in connection with the Siege of Derry. Many thanks for your generosity! Bob Arthur [email protected]

Yep............ or, Margaret, that's a yep according to my mothers cousin - I've never done any real research on them or matched them up myself - she was able to tell me that they were and say who was who from parish records I had collected. Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: conaught2 To: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; Jane Lyons Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Y-IRL] Derry/Londonderry - A-D names Dungiven, Claudy etc 1881 Jane, a chara, Are the Devines listed below in Claudy your relatives and my cousin Pat's relatives? Slan go foill, Margaret (Mairead)

Hello, We spent a restful night at lovely B&B in Claudy the night before entering Derry two years ago. And while I'm on the subject, is there any way of verifying or otherwise checking a reported marriage in Derry long ago? An ancestor, George Kirk, is said to have married a Jane Bell Thompson there in 1796. Have no idea where; nor any knowledge of their lives in Derry prior to marriage. I have a fairly good history of his life in Pennsylvania, USA, where he died in 1913. Thanks for any clues, directions, or advice on how to look. Regards, Marian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jane Lyons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 6:07 PM Subject: [Derry] Re: [Y-IRL] Derry/Londonderry - A-D names Dungiven, Claudy etc 1881 > Yep............ > > or, Margaret, that's a yep according to my mothers cousin - I've never done > any real research on them or matched them up myself - she was able to tell > me that they were and say who was who from parish records I had collected. > > Jane > ----- Original Message ----- > From: conaught2 > To: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; Jane Lyons > Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 1:21 PM > Subject: Re: [Y-IRL] Derry/Londonderry - A-D names Dungiven, Claudy etc 1881 > > > Jane, a chara, > > Are the Devines listed below in Claudy your relatives and my cousin Pat's > relatives? > > Slan go foill, > Margaret (Mairead) > > > ==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > NO Virus warnings, seasonal greetings or private 'chit-chat' on this > list! Okay? Other than that, anything pertaining to the lives and times > of those we seek goes, but MUST be kept within the *List's Golden Rule*. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I am very keen to get in contact with anyone researching the descendants or ancestors of Hugh CONNOR (b.1792 Ballykelly, son of John CONNOR and Betty GRAHAM) who married Anne STEWART (b.1793 Ballykelly, daughter of John STEWART and Jane THOMSON). Hugh and Anne had the following children: 1. James b.1819 in Ballykelly m. Mary SMITH (b.1820 Kilcoo, Down) 2. John b.1818 in Ballykelly m. Catherine Ann MURRAY 3. Martha b.1815 in Ballykelly m.John KELLY 4. Hugh b.1821 in Limavady m. Martha Ann CAMERON 5. Elizabeth b.1825 in Moyse m. Samuel CAMPBELL 6. Mary Anne b. 1829 m. James HUNT 7. William b.1830 m. Mary CAMERON Hugh and Anne emigrated to Australia in 1839 on the "Susan". All of their children also emigrated. Can anyone help me with tracing the descendants and ancestors of HughCONNOR and Anne STEWART? Donna

I was pleased to see a reference to some folks from Ballykelly. I've been trying to locate information about James STIRLING, merchant, of Ballykelly Co Londonderry, who was an executor for the1764 Will of my ancestor, John HENRY of Derrykeighan parish, Co Antrim. James Stirling's eldest son & heir was John Stirling, Esq. The other executor of the 1764 Will was John THOMPSON, gent., of Muckamore, Co Antrim. If anyone knows who these Stirling's of Ballykelly might be, please let me know. Many thanks, Colleen McClain In a message dated 2/26/03 10:31:27 PM, [email protected] writes: << I am very keen to get in contact with anyone researching the descendants or ancestors of Hugh CONNOR (b.1792 Ballykelly, son of John CONNOR and Betty GRAHAM) who married Anne STEWART (b.1793 Ballykelly, daughter of John STEWART and Jane THOMSON). Hugh and Anne had the following children: 1. James b.1819 in Ballykelly m. Mary SMITH (b.1820 Kilcoo, Down) 2. John b.1818 in Ballykelly m. Catherine Ann MURRAY 3. Martha b.1815 in Ballykelly m.John KELLY 4. Hugh b.1821 in Limavady m. Martha Ann CAMERON 5. Elizabeth b.1825 in Moyse m. Samuel CAMPBELL 6. Mary Anne b. 1829 m. James HUNT 7. William b.1830 m. Mary CAMERON Hugh and Anne emigrated to Australia in 1839 on the "Susan". All of their children also emigrated. Can anyone help me with tracing the descendants and ancestors of HughCONNOR and Anne STEWART? Donna >>

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Greetings Robert, When you have the time and inclination, could you please look up the names Elder Sharkey Marshall Craig Thank you, Best Regards, Tira

Hi Can some one tell me if there were any McGlinchy, Sweeney or McHugh there? TIA Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Blair" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [Derry] The Fighters of Derry 1688-1689 > Hello Robert > > I am hoping you may be able to do me a favour please. Could you tell if my > forebear James BLAIR and his brother Abraham are mentioned. They were from > Aghadowey but moved in to Derry when their homes were burnt and families > threatened. > Thank you in anticipation > Ron Blair > Warragul > Australia > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "robbie williams" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 8:36 AM > Subject: Re: [Derry] The Fighters of Derry 1688-1689 > > > > > > Hi Liam, > > > > Are you having a little joke perhaps? St Patrick's day in July? > > The closing of the gates each year is celebrated on the 18th December and > > the relief of the City on 12th August. In the old calender it would have > > been the 1st August. > > > > > > The beseigers as you know are well documented in many journals,including > > "Walkers Seige of Derry" and numerous others since. > > Most as I'm sure you also know were French. > > The boom to which you refer was cut through by the crew of a longboat from > > the frigate "Swallow" which then rebounded and ran aground. > > The first ship through was the "Mountjoy". The Captain, Micah Browing lost > > his life during the action. He was a local Derry man married to Elizabeth > > Ash of AshBrooke,Ballyshaskey, Ardmore. > > > > My regards > > Robert > > > > > > > > > > > > >From: "L.Martin" <[email protected]> > > >Reply-To: [email protected] > > >To: [email protected] > > >Subject: Re: [Derry] The Fighters of Derry 1688-1689 > > >Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 18:47:04 -0000 > > > > > >Hi the list > > > > > >Is there any account of the names of the fighters outside the City of > > >Derry who were trying to get in during 1688-1689 affray? > > > > > >I recollect stories a group of chaps holding on to a boom of logs and > > >chains across the River Foyle. > > > > > >There is also the tale of the Jacobite gunners in Culmore fort who > > >were drunk, celebrating St Patrick's Day, when three vessels made > > >their way up the Foyle led by the Mountjoy which broke through the > > >boom to get up to the walls on the evening of 28 July 1689. Who were > > >these gallant men? > > > > > >Liam > > > > > >"A bird in the bush is worth two in the Cat" > > > > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > >From: <[email protected]> > > >To: <[email protected]> > > >Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 2:25 PM > > >Subject: Re: [Derry] The Fighters of Derry 1688-1689 > > > > > > > > > > Robert, > > > > > > > > If you would also check ARTHUR and MacARTHUR, I would appreciate it > > > > immensely! > > > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Robert W. Arthur > > > > [email protected] > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > > > > Don't overlook the broad resources available from RootsWeb, > > >WorldGenWeb > > > > or Ancestry. If you don't know where to look, this is the place to > > >ask! > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > > >records, go to: > > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > > >NO Virus warnings, seasonal greetings or private 'chit-chat' on this > > >list! Okay? Other than that, anything pertaining to the lives and times > > >of those we seek goes, but MUST be kept within the *List's Golden Rule*. > > > > > >============================== > > >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > > >go to: > > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* > > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus > > > > > > ==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > > This List is dedicated to County Derry, N. Ireland. If you have a > problem, question, need direction or to report a virus, please contact the > Kathleen off-list at [email protected] Thanks. > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > ==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > ----------> ALL CAPS or UPPER CASE Letters Permissible Use <---------- > When typing a surname? YES! Absolutely! A must! For general text? NO! > It's shouting and bad Netiquette besides being difficult to read. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hello Mary, The following John McGowans lived in Londonderry circa 1860-1864 Parish of Templemore (West Bank) John McGowan Wapping Lane Londonderry John McGowan Anne Street, Londonderry Parish of Clondermott (East Bank) John McGowan Workhouse Road (now Glendermott Road) Waterside Londonderry John McGowan Craigtown New Buildings Londonderry (This is approx 6 miles outside the City) John McGowan Sistrokill Tamlagh Finlaghen Londonderry (This is approx 8 miles outside the City) This may help you in your search My regards Robert www.ulsterancestry.copm >From: "Mary Szewczyk" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [Derry] MC GOWAN FAMILY in Mid 1800's Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 >19:57:11 -0500 > > >Hi Everyone! > >I am looking for information on where my McGowan family came from in >Londonderry! I have several references on a tombstone, children's >baptismal records and obituaries in the US saying that they were "Of >Londonderry", but I have not been able to locate them there. > >If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it. I am hoping to get to >Ireland this June and I would love to know where they are from so that I >could go to the area while I am in Ireland. > >My Great grandfather and his siblings are: > >1. John Aloysius born 1848 in Ireland, > married 1877 in Liverpool to Catherine McCarthy > came to the US in 1883 >2. Alexander born in 1842 in Ireland > came to the US in 1868 >3. Elizabeth (Bessie) born in 1844 in Ireland > came to the US in 1889 after 5 years in England >4. William born in 1848 in Ireland > came to the US in 1859 >5. Joseph born in 1855 in Ireland > came to the US in 1869 > >Their parents were JOHN MC GOWAN and ? GRAHAM. > >I would love to figure out how to find the family in the 1840's and 1850's >in Londonderry. Any ideas? Do any of these people sound familiar to >anyone? > >Thank you for any help that you can offer me! > >Sincerely, >Mary Szewczyk >Delaware, USA > > >_________________________________________________________________ >The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* >http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > >==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== >NO Virus warnings, seasonal greetings or private 'chit-chat' on this >list! Okay? Other than that, anything pertaining to the lives and times >of those we seek goes, but MUST be kept within the *List's Golden Rule*. > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Slaters Directory 1888 Surname // Name & title // town // occupation // there may be another entry in those cases such as public buildings etc. First few rows are broken down as above. Names are repeated under different headings in the directory J.P = Justice of the Peace Allison // Charles W., M.D. // Dungiven // Surgeons Allison // Charles W., M.D. // Dungiven // Medical Officer - Dispensary // Public Buildings, Office & C. Allison // James, M.D. // Claudy // Surgeons Allison // James, M.D. // Claudy //Medical Officer - Dispensary // Public Buildings, Office & C. Boyle // Dorrington // Ballyness // Farmers Boyle // Dorrington // Gallonwy // Millers Bradley // Mary // Feeny // Spirit Dealers & Public Houses Browne // George, Major, J.P., D.L. // Cumber House, Claudy // Gentry & Clergy Buchanan // Alexander /// Magheramore // Farmers Buchanan Elizabeth Dungiven Milliners Campbell Charles R. Dungiven Grocers & Dealers in Sundries Campbell Eliza Dungiven Grocers & Dealers in Sundries Campbell Robert M. Dungiven Farmers Campbell Robert M. Dungiven Campbells Hotel & Posting House Hotel Chambers John T.R. Dungiven Manager, Northern Bank Dugiven branch Banks Chambers John T.R., Mr. Dungiven Gentry & Clergy Clarke James Dungiven Agent to the Skinners Company Agents Clarke James, Esq., J.P. Dungiven Gentry & Clergy Clyde Isaac Dungiven Blacksmiths Connor Charles Dungiven Nail maker Miscellaneous Craig Robert Drumcovitt, Feeny Farmers Davidson Thomas, Rev. Dungiven Gentry & Clergy Davidson Thomas, Rev. Dungiven Presbyterian Church Public Buildings, Office & C. Deane John Dungiven Stamp Office - Distributor Public Buildings, Office & C. Deane Maria Dungiven Milliners Deane Robert Dungiven Carpenters Deane Samuel Dungiven Linen & General Drapers Deane Thomas R. Dungiven Grocers & Dealers in Sundries Deane Thomas R. Dungiven Ironmongers & Hardware Dealers Deane William Dungiven Carpenters Deeny James Dungiven Stonemason Miscellaneous Devenny James Feeny Spirit Dealers & Public Houses Devin Neal, Rev. Claudy P.P. Roman Catholic church Public Buildings, Office & C. Devine Catherine Feeny Grocers & Dealers in Sundries Devine Catherine Feeny Spirit Dealers & Public Houses Devine John Claudy Grocers & Dealers in Sundries Devine John Claudy Spirit Dealers & Public Houses Devine Neal, Rev. Claudy Gentry & Clergy Donnelly John Feeny Master Schools- National Douglas James Dungiven Boot & Shoe makers Douglas James S. Rosebrook Farmers Douglas James S., Esq., J.P. Rosebrook Gentry & Clergy Douglas John Dungiven Clerk of Markets Miscellaneous Douglas William Feeny Boot & Shoe makers to be continued Jane http://www.from-ireland.net/contents/londerryconts.htm

Hello Robert I am hoping you may be able to do me a favour please. Could you tell if my forebear James BLAIR and his brother Abraham are mentioned. They were from Aghadowey but moved in to Derry when their homes were burnt and families threatened. Thank you in anticipation Ron Blair Warragul Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "robbie williams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 8:36 AM Subject: Re: [Derry] The Fighters of Derry 1688-1689 > > Hi Liam, > > Are you having a little joke perhaps? St Patrick's day in July? > The closing of the gates each year is celebrated on the 18th December and > the relief of the City on 12th August. In the old calender it would have > been the 1st August. > > > The beseigers as you know are well documented in many journals,including > "Walkers Seige of Derry" and numerous others since. > Most as I'm sure you also know were French. > The boom to which you refer was cut through by the crew of a longboat from > the frigate "Swallow" which then rebounded and ran aground. > The first ship through was the "Mountjoy". The Captain, Micah Browing lost > his life during the action. He was a local Derry man married to Elizabeth > Ash of AshBrooke,Ballyshaskey, Ardmore. > > My regards > Robert > > > > > > >From: "L.Martin" <[email protected]> > >Reply-To: [email protected] > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: Re: [Derry] The Fighters of Derry 1688-1689 > >Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 18:47:04 -0000 > > > >Hi the list > > > >Is there any account of the names of the fighters outside the City of > >Derry who were trying to get in during 1688-1689 affray? > > > >I recollect stories a group of chaps holding on to a boom of logs and > >chains across the River Foyle. > > > >There is also the tale of the Jacobite gunners in Culmore fort who > >were drunk, celebrating St Patrick's Day, when three vessels made > >their way up the Foyle led by the Mountjoy which broke through the > >boom to get up to the walls on the evening of 28 July 1689. Who were > >these gallant men? > > > >Liam > > > >"A bird in the bush is worth two in the Cat" > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: <[email protected]> > >To: <[email protected]> > >Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 2:25 PM > >Subject: Re: [Derry] The Fighters of Derry 1688-1689 > > > > > > > Robert, > > > > > > If you would also check ARTHUR and MacARTHUR, I would appreciate it > > > immensely! > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > Robert W. Arthur > > > [email protected] > > > > > > > > > ==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > > > Don't overlook the broad resources available from RootsWeb, > >WorldGenWeb > > > or Ancestry. If you don't know where to look, this is the place to > >ask! > > > > > > ============================== > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > >records, go to: > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > >==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > >NO Virus warnings, seasonal greetings or private 'chit-chat' on this > >list! Okay? Other than that, anything pertaining to the lives and times > >of those we seek goes, but MUST be kept within the *List's Golden Rule*. > > > >============================== > >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > >go to: > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus > > > ==== NIR-DERRY Mailing List ==== > This List is dedicated to County Derry, N. Ireland. If you have a problem, question, need direction or to report a virus, please contact the Kathleen off-list at [email protected] Thanks. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >