Do members of this list know where Ballybeen townland or Parish is please? William had a older Brother James Orr of Munlough (1655-1728) who married Jane Campbell While William married Agnes Boyd (1670-1741) and they had 6 named children which goes to the third generation. If you know this townland or the family of William Orr and Agnes Boyd, I would like to hear from you please. Mike Boyd Brisbane, Aust.
The 1828 Tithe Applotment index for Seapatrick and rural Banbridge has now been completed on my website, and the best of luck in your research. Raymond http://www.raymondscountydownwebsite.com
When I visited PRONI in August 2007, I found a chart on the family of William Boyd, MD, of Hillborough, Co Down (1829-1884). His wife's name was Maria (no surname) - born 1826 and died 6 March 1906. William and Maria appear to have married about 1855 or 1856, but no date was given. His first son - Henry Johnston Boyd - was born in 1857 and was also a Doctor at Killborough and died 24 March 1925. The only data for William's parents was that of his mother, Dorothera - no surnmae - born 1785 and died 1865. If you are a descendant of this family, I would like t hear from you please. Or know its origins? Thank you. Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS
When I visited PRONI in August 2007, I found a chart on the family of William Boyd, MD, of Hillborough, Co Down (1829-1884). His wife's name was Maria (no surname) - born 1826 and died 6 March 1906. William and Maria appear to have married about 1855 or 1856, but no date was given. His first son - Henry Johnston Boyd - was born in 1857 and was also a Doctor at Killborough and died 24 March 1925. The only data for William's parents was that of his mother, Dorothera - no surnmae - born 1785 and died 1865. If you are a descendant of this family, I would like t hear from you please. Or know its origins? Thank you. Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS
When I visited PRONI in August 2007, I found a chart on the family of William Boyd, MD, of Hillborough, Co Down (1829-1884). His wife's name was Maria (no surname) - born 1826 and died 6 March 1906. William and Maria appear to have married about 1855 or 1856, but no date was given. His first son - Henry Johnston Boyd - was born in 1857 and was also a Doctor at Killborough and died 24 March 1925. The only data for William's parents was that of his mother, Dorothera - no surnmae - born 1785 and died 1865. If you are a descendant of this family, I would like t hear from you please. Or know its origins? Thank you. Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS
When I visited PRONI in August 2007, I found a chart on the family of William Boyd, MD, of Hillborough, Co Down (1829-1884). His wife's name was Maria (no surname) - born 1826 and died 6 March 1906. William and Maria appear to have married about 1855 or 1856, but no date was given. His first son - Henry Johnston Boyd - was born in 1857 and was also a Doctor at Killborough and died 24 March 1925. The only data for William's parents was that of his mother, Dorothera - no surnmae - born 1785 and died 1865. If you are a descendant of this family, I would like t hear from you please. Or know its origins? Thank you. Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS
When I visited PRONI in August 2007, I found a chart on the family of William Boyd, MD, of Hillborough, Co Down (1829-1884). His wife's name was Maria (no surname) - born 1826 and died 6 March 1906. William and Maria appear to have married about 1855 or 1856, but no date was given. His first son - Henry Johnston Boyd - was born in 1857 and was also a Doctor at Killborough and died 24 March 1925. The only data for William's parents was that of his mother, Dorothera - no surnmae - born 1785 and died 1865. If you are a descendant of this family, I would like t hear from you please. Or know its origins? Thank you. Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS
When I visited PRONI in August 2007, I found a chart on the family of William Boyd, MD, of Hillborough, Co Down (1829-1884). His wife's name was Maria (no surname) - born 1826 and died 6 March 1906. William and Maria appear to have married about 1855 or 1856, but no date was given. His first son - Henry Johnston Boyd - was born in 1857 and was also a Doctor at Killborough and died 24 March 1925. The only data for William's parents was that of his mother, Dorothera - no surnmae - born 1785 and died 1865. If you are a descendant of this family, I would like t hear from you please. Or know its origins? Thank you. Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS
When I visited PRONI in August 2007, I found a chart on the family of William Boyd, MD, of Hillborough, Co Down (1829-1884). His wife's name was Maria (no surname) - born 1826 and died 6 March 1906. William and Maria appear to have married about 1855 or 1856, but no date was given. His first son - Henry Johnston Boyd - was born in 1857 and was also a Doctor at Killborough and died 24 March 1925. The only data for William's parents was that of his mother, Dorothera - no surnmae - born 1785 and died 1865. If you are a descendant of this family, I would like t hear from you please. Or know its origins? Thank you. Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS
When I visited PRONI in August 2007, I found a chart on the family of William Boyd, MD, of Hillborough, Co Down (1829-1884). His wife's name was Maria (no surname) - born 1826 and died 6 March 1906. William and Maria appear to have married about 1855 or 1856, but no date was given. His first son - Henry Johnston Boyd - was born in 1857 and was also a Doctor at Killborough and died 24 March 1925. The only data for William's parents was that of his mother, Dorothera - no surnmae - born 1785 and died 1865. If you are a descendant of this family, I would like t hear from you please. Or know its origins? Thank you. Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS
Sandra Wanamaker wrote: > Dear Bev, > How kind of you to offer look-ups!! > Could you check for Hamilton Wallace who married Mary Ann (Maryanne) > Hasson/Hassan/Hassen/Hassam in 1842-1844 > With so much appreciation, > Sandy > Hi Sandy I did a wildcard search starting with WAL because of the variants of which we are all aware. I didn't find anything for you but stumbled upon the fact that only Londonderry has been transcribed around that time frame, plus 1 in Antrim in 1844. The search engine turned up 38 entries 1836-1844 with names starting with WAL. Sorry Bev
Merseyside wrote: > How early are the records please, I have Hugh Campbell and Elizabeth > McDowell married 1819 Lisnagonnelli, could there be more info on the actual > marriage entry. > Regards > Jane > Jane - the dates vary and there is very little on Emerald Anc. earlier than 1840 and 1864. As we NIR researchers are well aware, we rely on Tithes and Griffiths and generous souls who will research for us at PRONI or those who are prepared to "walk the cemeteries". Some are able to travel to Ireland and that would be the greatest thrill! I had a friend in Ballynahinch who worked hard for us and sent copies of material from PRONI and took photos of the old house at Ballycreen and the cemetery stone in the Old Magherdrool Church Yard. Our most treasured possessions! Back to work Cheers Bev
Claire McConville wrote: > Bev, > > What you are doing is such a great thing, not only giving new names for > people to look at, when they may not have had some of them till now, but > also giving them areas to look in. Their next step would possibly to look > before, in tithe applotments and freeholders records (free at proni) and > after, in Griffiths Valuation and for later marriages and births, in the > 1901 Census. > > I love this new era of sharing! There is so much more available than there > was when I first started my search. > > Claire McConville > > www.claires-rosleaancestry.co.uk > Thanks Claire I got a great kick out of one search this morning, because I saw a pattern emerging, even though this resource is lacking in detail without the researcher having to pay more Sterling Pounds. I too wish the data had been available when I started. Ok - back to it! Cheers everyone Bev
Hello, I am researching my family history and was wondering if you knew of an Elizabeth Cunningham or Peter Farrell from Greencastle? My great Uncle 'Alphonsus Farrell' still lives at Greencastle and breeds, deals & looks after horses there. My Grandmother who is still living is Kathleen Farrell and is his brother. You may also know peter-joe who lived behind the castle and you need to drive on the shore to get round to his house? he is around 87 now, and is in a care home on the mountain road in kilkeel town. The picture attached to this link: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee68/Mhuskies/111.jpg is of Alphonsus Farrell, his son jervice as a kid on the donkey and the woman there is Elizabeth Cunningham her self, taken at the mount behind the houses at greencastle. Well if you know anything about thier history can you please let me know? Thanks very much Kevin Sproule :-) _________________________________________________________________ Get the next generation of Windows Live services now! http://get.live.com
Hello, I am researching my family history and was wondering if you knew of an Elizabeth Cunningham or Peter Farrell from Greencastle? My great Uncle 'Alphonsus Farrell' still lives at Greencastle and breeds, deals & looks after horses there. My Grandmother who is still living is Kathleen Farrell and is his brother. You may also know peter-joe who lived behind the castle and you need to drive on the shore to get round to his house? he is around 87 now, and is in a care home on the mountain road in kilkeel town. The picture attached to this link: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee68/Mhuskies/111.jpg is of Alphonsus Farrell, his son jervice as a kid on the donkey and the woman there is Elizabeth Cunningham her self, taken at the mount behind the houses at greencastle. Well if you know anything about thier history can you please let me know? Thanks very much Kevin Sproule :-) _________________________________________________________________ Get the next generation of Windows Live services now! http://get.live.com
EileenCrook@aol.com wrote: > Dear Bev > > May I impose and ask if you could see if Ann Jane who married a George > Alderdice in 1864 had the surname of Quinn. Record Type Civil Marriage Date of Marriage 19 Apr 1864 Groom Name george ALDERDICE Bride Name ann jane POOLE Church Banbridge Civil Registrars Office Parish Seapatrick Civil District Banbridge County Down > Taking your generosity a step further > would it be possible also to see if you have a Patrick Crane/Crean marrying > Mary Quinn in 1859/1860 - the reason for this last request is that I have > been given two conflicting years for this marriage, one from the Church in > question and the other from the UHF and I would love another opinion from Emerald > Ancestors. > Hi Eileen I have searched for Mary Quinn throughout the whole of Ulster (those on Emerald Ancestors anyway) and can't find one married to a Patrick. Sorry! Cheers Bev
Carol wrote: > If your offer is still open could you please do a lookup for a death of > Andrew Cowan or his wife Elizabeth Cowan in Co Down > Hope some are correct Carol - Record Type Wills Calendars Date of Death 9 Nov 1870 Year of Probate 1870 Name Andrew Cowan County Down Residence Killynether Castle Record Type Wills Calendars Date of Death 23 Jul 1887 Year of Probate 1892 Name Elizabeth Cowan County Down Residence Croban Newry Record Type Wills Calendars Date of Death 2 Apr 1894 Year of Probate 1896 Name Andrew Cowan County Down Residence Craigavad Record Type Wills Calendars Date of Death 1 Apr 1903 Year of Probate 1906 Name Elizabeth Cowan County Down Residence Castlewellan Record Type Wills Calendars Date of Death 21 Feb 1904 Year of Probate 1904 Name Eliza Cowan County Down Residence Warrenpoint Record Type Wills Calendars Date of Death 6 Mar 1905 Year of Probate 1905 Name Elizabeth Cowan County Down Residence Ballykeel Record Type Wills Calendars Date of Death 23 Sep 1909 Year of Probate 1910 Name Andrew James Cowan County Down Residence 5 Walmer Terrace Holywood Good luck Bev
Am overwhelmed by your kindness in providing so many SHORTs! Very many thanks indeed. Is there anything I can help you search for? But not in Ireland I'm afraid!!!! W
To add to that, a small piece of info that may or may not be relevant. There was a Rev. James Orr, Priest in Newmills Presbyterian Church in 1850-1887. He married my GG Grandparents, Joesph McMoran and Susanna Pepper, and probably also married my G Grandparents, Sarah McMoran and William McConville. There's a photo of him here http://www.newmillspresbyterian.org/history.html I don't know if there is any relationship but it might be worth keeping in mind in case it turns out there is. Funnily enough, Boyd is also mentioned on that page, at the top. I didn't think Orr was a popular name but a quick search of Griffiths, on failteromhat, shows many Orr names. I'm inclined to agree that it was probably the Ballybeen in comber simply because there are quite a few Orr names in that Parish and at least 2 Orrs in Ballybeen. Claire McConville www.claires-rosleaancestry.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Hugh Macartney Sent: 19 November 2007 04:27 To: nir-down@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NIR-DOWN] William Orr of Ballybeen There are two Ballybeens. One near Dundonald and the other near Comber. I think yours is the latter and the Ros Davioes web site will have a map showing its location. The Orrs were one of the early settlers in the Ards and members married into just about every common name in the area. Most Orrs were in the Ballykeel/Munlough and Ballyblack townlands. The genealogy of the family of James Orr of Ballyblack, drawn up from tombstone inscriptions was worked out by Gawin Orr of Castlereagh and I think is shown on p. 66 of the Montgomery Manuscripts (Rev. George Hill). As I recall Sir Hugh Montgomery's plantation began about May 1606 and before he left Braidstone, Scotland, had induced Col. David Boyd to take part and he bargained with Montgomery for 1000 acres in Greyabbey Parish. I have been told that the name Orr derives from the parish of the same name in Kircudbrightshire and there was MacGiolla Orr in Kintyre, especially Campbelltown. Other explanations of the name in gaelic have been suggested. Likely you have heard of James Orr, The Bard of Ballycarry, who was a United irishman and after the '79 rebellion fled to America but returned under pardon. Following the '79 skirmish in Newtownards the rebel, Andrew Orr was sentenced to 500 lashes but oped for military service abroad for the rest of his life. ----- Original Message -----
Sandra, Not sure if anyone has answered your question but I found an Andrew PLUNKETT in the townland of Moneylane, Kilmegan Parish, in the Griffiths Valuation 1848-1864 and none in the Parish of Kilcoo. Claire McConville www.claires-rosleaancestry.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sandra Kelleher Sent: 19 November 2007 02:06 To: nir-down@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NIR-DOWN] Emerald Ancestors Hello Bev I am Looking for any Plunkett /Plunket in DOWN And would be very grateful for your help The areas in particular are Kilmegan and Kilcoo Regards Sandra