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I have found a great site called Tribalpages which allows you to publish your family tree online. I have taken the free option which seems really good. I didn't want to have to pay for to put my tree on some of the sites, as they offer little else for Irish research, This seems good and I would recommend it to all. Alison Aldersea PS Has anyone taken the payment option ? Is it worth the upgrade?

Hello, I’m new to this list and Irish research. Looking for information re:Patrick ROONEY born about 1800 and wife Catherine McKEATING born 1803-08 in County Down. At least 7 children born in Co. Down and/or Belfast approximately 1830-1844. Family migrated to the US, settling in Wisconsin in 1846/7. Seek to confirm if the following record from the Roman Catholic Parish of Saul is OF their marriage: “Feb.6 1826; Patk. Rooney & Catherine McKeating, Slieveboyan” (Townland of Walshestown). Welcome any suggestions or connection with McKeating and/or Rooney researchers.

I love the joke, /I may be slow, but my work is poor./ Perhaps it will apply to the most recent work I have done on deeds. Thanks to a couple of people who ascribe to the sensibility of RAOGK (Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness), I have been able to make a bit more progress on a number of fronts. I have posted a deed dated 1773 May 1. The footnotes I have added reference other work that I did before on other deeds. The transcription is thanks to Dawn in Dublin. Names and places mentioned: Rev. George JACKSON of Stabannon, Co. Louth; Capt. Jonathon Bowes BENSON; Charles BROUGHTON; Jonathon COURTNEY; Edward COURTNEY; Nathanial LOW aka LOWE of Loweville, Co. Galway; Fownes JACKSON; Joseph HAYDEN; James POE. OTHER PLACES: Tully, Parish of Louth. This deed encouraged me to put together a half dozen pages of evidence that I have accumulated on the JACKSONs of Steeple, Co. Antrim This line of JACKSONs has pricked my curiosity on two counts.: Firstly, the earliest known George JACKSON of Steeple, Co. Antrim is referred to as a Gent, and a successful merchant, and he was also probably associated with the leather trade - aka a cordwainer. There were also a significant number of other JACKSONs in the leather trades in Ireland in this time frame, and whose holdings suggest that they shared a similar social status: Gilbert JACKSON (1677-1723) and James JACKSON (1669-1711) both of Co. Down; Joseph JACKSON in Co. Monaghan (father of Richard JACKSON 1769-1836); Robert JACKSON (abt 1650-1711) of Crooked Staff in Dublin; William JACKSON of Killmainhorn, Co. Dublin; Daniel JACKSON of Athy, Co. Kildare in a 1709 deed; and Richard JACKSON active in shipping tanned goods in the late 1600s in Drogheda. Then, since I was mopping up anyway, I updated the JACKSONs of Santry. Significant new facts have been added to this family tree, thanks to some research mailed to me from Linde in Dublin. These bits of research not only connect to those seeking JACKSONs, but also to dozens of other people connected with them in many counties in Ireland through either business interests or family relationships. These JACKSONs did get around. The easiest way to access this info is to go to my website (link beneath) and hit the NEW hyperlink in the hyperlink banner near the top of the page. As always, I appreciate learning about any errors I may have made -- no matter how seemingly trivial -- and also appreciate being able to add info to the footnotes. Enjoy, Sharon Oddie Brown -- Sharon Oddie Brown, Roberts Creek, BC, Canada. History Project: www.thesilverbowl.com

I love the joke, /I may be slow, but my work is poor./ Perhaps it will apply to the most recent work I have done on deeds. Thanks to a couple of people who ascribe to the sensibility of RAOGK (Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness), I have been able to make a bit more progress on a number of fronts. I have posted a deed dated 1773 May 1. The footnotes I have added reference other work that I did before on other deeds. The transcription is thanks to Dawn in Dublin. Names and places mentioned: Rev. George JACKSON of Stabannon, Co. Louth; Capt. Jonathon Bowes BENSON; Charles BROUGHTON; Jonathon COURTNEY; Edward COURTNEY; Nathanial LOW aka LOWE of Loweville, Co. Galway; Fownes JACKSON; Joseph HAYDEN; James POE. OTHER PLACES: Tully, Parish of Louth. This deed encouraged me to put together a half dozen pages of evidence that I have accumulated on the JACKSONs of Steeple, Co. Antrim This line of JACKSONs has pricked my curiosity on two counts.: Firstly, the earliest known George JACKSON of Steeple, Co. Antrim is referred to as a Gent, and a successful merchant, and he was also probably associated with the leather trade - aka a cordwainer. There were also a significant number of other JACKSONs in the leather trades in Ireland in this time frame, and whose holdings suggest that they shared a similar social status: Gilbert JACKSON (1677-1723) and James JACKSON (1669-1711) both of Co. Down; Joseph JACKSON in Co. Monaghan (father of Richard JACKSON 1769-1836); Robert JACKSON (abt 1650-1711) of Crooked Staff in Dublin; William JACKSON of Killmainhorn, Co. Dublin; Daniel JACKSON of Athy, Co. Kildare in a 1709 deed; and Richard JACKSON active in shipping tanned goods in the late 1600s in Drogheda. Then, since I was mopping up anyway, I updated the JACKSONs of Santry. Significant new facts have been added to this family tree, thanks to some research mailed to me from Linde in Dublin. These bits of research not only connect to those seeking JACKSONs, but also to dozens of other people connected with them in many counties in Ireland through either business interests or family relationships. These JACKSONs did get around. The easiest way to access this info is to go to my website (link beneath) and hit the NEW hyperlink in the hyperlink banner near the top of the page. As always, I appreciate learning about any errors I may have made -- no matter how seemingly trivial -- and also appreciate being able to add info to the footnotes. Enjoy, Sharon Oddie Brown -- Sharon Oddie Brown, Roberts Creek, BC, Canada. History Project: www.thesilverbowl.com

The County Down Birth section of Raymondscountydownwebsite has been updated, work is still going on improving the website, an index for birth surnames names in the County Down Births has been added, Raymond http://www.raymondscountydownwebsite.com

Hello I am new to this list, and would like some help and information if possible to carry on my family history. I always thought that James Nicholson born in 1827 was born in Scotland and was a gunner in the royal artillery. And from his marriage in 1863 in Liverpool it shows his father as William Nicholson a miller by trade. But now from his army records from Kew it turns out he was born in Ireland in at Hill Hall, near Lisburn, Country Down. I was wondering if any one might be able to look at the church records for me to see anything at all that give me a light into his linage and family in Ireland. I must say a big thank you to you all for taking the time and effort to read my letter. Anything that is small or large that might help would be a blessing. Sorry that's all I have to go on sandy

Irish World News from Ireland New York July 21 1900 On June 23, Dr Heron, J.P. Coroner for South Down, held an inquest in Warrenpoint on the body of Andrew McCombe, found drowned in Narrow Water ferry on the previous evening Deceased resided at Millvale, near Bessbrook, and was about 65 years of age.

Irish World News from Ireland New York May 17 1890 Death of Father O'Neill, Rostrevor The charming seaside resort was recently a scene of mourning on the death of its saintly pastor, Father o'Neill, who for more than a quarter century watched over the interests of his flock in Old Kilbroney with prudence, solicitude, and zeal. The sad event caused widespread and unfeigned regret, and it came on the people of Rostrevor and indeed on the public in general with surprise, inasmuch as Father O'Neill had been in apparently his usual health the previous day.

Irish World News from Ireland New York May 17 1890 Died Eliza McMeekan, at High St, Donaghadee, April 20, aged 92: John Smyth, of Miltown Banbridge, April 18, age 92

Irish World News from Ireland New York July 29 1899 An inquest was held in Newry Hospital on April 17, by Dr Alexander Heron, coroner for South Down, on the body of JAMES HEGAN, aged 24 years, who had expired suddenly the previous day in the hospital while nder the influence of chloroform. The jury found that deceased came by his death through misadventure.

Irish World News from Ireland New York May 12 1900 Died April 8, at Donard View, Downpatrick, Mrs Catherine Healy. Interment was in Saul Cemetery and the funeral was long and representative

On July 3 the remains of MR GEORGE MCNABB were removed from Kintuagh, near Portaferry, for interment in Ballyphillip. Almost the entire population of Upper Ards, with many friends from a distance, joined in the mournful cortege. related families: Mcgratten and McCaul Irish World News from Ireland New York July 29 1899 The chief mourners were: John McNabb(brother); Dr Lawrence McNabb (South Shields) and Henry McGratten (nephews) and John McNabb, Richard McNabb, Edward McCaul, Thomas McCaul and William McCaul (cousins) Among those present were Rev Hugh Magorrian, Portaferry; Rev F McBride, Bailygalget; Rev J Lennon, Portaferry; Rev H McGrath, Capt. Crangel, Dr Smith, Messrs William Russell (solicitor), Henry Donnan, Henry McGrath (county councillor), Edeard Byrne, William McMullan, Joseph Turner, John Knox, David Lawson, Edward Bryce, Robert McFadden, William Crnangle, James McCormick, Robert McDonnell, P. McGrath, John McGrath, Henry Crangle, William Crangle, James Emerson, Thomas Gilmore, Arthur and Hugh Gracey, William Hunter, John Johnston, David Lennon, Henry Lennon, William Lennon, William Caven John Crangle, etc. Father Lennon officiated.

These are all great. Thanks for doing them! Sharon Sharon Oddie Brown, Roberts Creek, BC, Canada. History Project: www.thesilverbowl.com On 04/07/2011 12:05 AM, Nan Brennan wrote: > Irish World > News from Ireland > New York > Sept 1 1900 > > The death of Mrs Johnston, wife of Mr Johnston,M.P., > took place on Aug 6, at Ballykilbeg. Mr Johnston was away > from home when the sad event occurred. He left immediately after > the twelfth demonstration for Derry en route to New York for > the purpose of attending the triennial council of Orangeman, > and afterward making a tour of Canada. > Mrs Johnston was a daughter of SIR JOHN HAY, (seventh baronet), > and was her husband's third wife, having been married in 1863. > She was amicable and courteous in disposition, and was much > respected in the district. > > > -------------------------------------------------- > 440 list members as of 1 May 2011. We lost a lot of members when AOL blocked RootsWeb in December 2010, and even more when AT&T blocked RootsWeb in January 2011. If you get unsubscribed, just keep resubscribing until it works. > -------------------------------------------------- > Searchable list archive at http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/NIR-DOWN > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-DOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Thanks Nan- I have more info. on this family if anyone is interested. On Jul 4, 2011, at 2:57 AM, Nan Brennan wrote: > Irish World > News from Ireland > New York > Nov 17 1900 > > We regret to chronicle the death of THOMAS DOYLE, Ballymartin, > Kilkeel, who was for many years principal of the Ballymartin > (Male) National School, and was extremely popular in the district, > his sad demise being universally regretted. The remains were removed > for interment in the family burying-ground at St Colman's Parish > Church, Upper Mourne. The burial service was conducted by the REv > Father Malone, Lower Mourne, and the chief mourners were: > Henry P Doyle, Alphonus Doyle, Vincent Doyle (sons) > and H Lappin, B A., Belfast (brother-in-law). There were a large > attendance of the general public, the following clergy also present: > Father Murphy, Lower Mourne; Rev Father Eardley, Upper Mourne; > and Rev Father Boylan, Upper Mourne. > > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 2 > Visit Your Group > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___ Fiona. ====== Genealogist/Writer 0f MOURNE MINERS http://web.me.com/fmj170901/Mourne_Miners_Genealogy_Publications/Home.html IGP Co. Down Coordinator http://www.igp-web.com/down/ Moderator CDG Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CountyDownGenealogy/ =======

Irish World News from Ireland New York Sept 1 1900 The death of Mrs Johnston, wife of Mr Johnston,M.P., took place on Aug 6, at Ballykilbeg. Mr Johnston was away from home when the sad event occurred. He left immediately after the twelfth demonstration for Derry en route to New York for the purpose of attending the triennial council of Orangeman, and afterward making a tour of Canada. Mrs Johnston was a daughter of SIR JOHN HAY, (seventh baronet), and was her husband's third wife, having been married in 1863. She was amicable and courteous in disposition, and was much respected in the district.

Irish World News from Ireland New York Nov 17 1900 We regret to chronicle the death of THOMAS DOYLE, Ballymartin, Kilkeel, who was for many years principal of the Ballymartin (Male) National School, and was extremely popular in the district, his sad demise being universally regretted. The remains were removed for interment in the family burying-ground at St Colman's Parish Church, Upper Mourne. The burial service was conducted by the REv Father Malone, Lower Mourne, and the chief mourners were: Henry P Doyle, Alphonus Doyle, Vincent Doyle (sons) and H Lappin, B A., Belfast (brother-in-law). There were a large attendance of the general public, the following clergy also present: Father Murphy, Lower Mourne; Rev Father Eardley, Upper Mourne; and Rev Father Boylan, Upper Mourne.

Irish World News from Ireland New York Feb 3 1900 Late Mother Mary Gertrude O'Hagan, of St Joseph's Convent, Lurgan, Armagh, whose death happenedJan 2, was the daughter of the late Mr Charles O'Hagan, dry goods merchant, Newry. When 20 years of age she entered the religious life. Her example in choosing a religious life was followed by her two sisters, who entered the Newry Convent. One, Sister Mary Xavier, departed about three years ago, while the youngest is in the Newry Convent of Mercy, Sister Mary REgis. The deceased's brother John J O'Hagan died in Newry four years ago, leaving his considerable fortune for the benefit of the deserving poor of the town, and which is known as the "O'Hagan Trust". Notes: Her brother may have been John James O'Hagan of Montebellow Newry who died on 2 Feb 1895, widow was Teresa.

Irish World News from Ireland New York Jan 3 1903 A burning accident, resulting in the death of Mary Collins, aged 30 years, occurred at Ballymageough, near Kilkeel, recently. The deceased was employed at the residence of Rev Father Eardley and Rev Father McKillop. She was attending to her household duties as usual and about mid-day she was seen cooking at the range by Father McKillop. A few minutes afterwards the reverend gentleman was horrified to see her rush into the yard, with her clothes ablaze. He endeavored by means of rugs to extinguish the flames, and every possible assistance was also given by Father Eardley. The fire however had got such a hold on the clothing that it was impossible to extinguish it. Mrs. H. A. Matier, of Kilkeel, who happened to be driving past, hurried into Kilkeel for medical aid. Dr Gordon was promptly on the scene and dressed the burns, but the case was so serious that he had the poor woman removed to the Kilkeel Infirmary, where she died. Deceased was respectfully connected, and much sympathy is felt for her relatives who reside on the Mountain Road, Kilkeel. The case is a peculiarly sad one, but everything humanly possible was done for the deceased. The two clergymen were badly burned about the hands and arms in their efforts to extinquish the burning clothing, particularly Father McKillop, who is still under doctor's care. In the excitement of the moment they gave no heed to danger, and were almost unconscious of the injuries they themselves received.

Irish World News From Ireland New York Oct 5 1901 Owen McCorey has just passed away at Adavoyle, near Newry, at the ripe old age of 91 years. He kept the Father Mathew temperance pledge for seventy years. All his faculties were perfect to the end. He was well known in the parish of Dromintee as a model man.