Chicago Tribune Dec 28 1908 CUPID SHOWS OCCULT POWER Guides Chicago Man to Steamer Where He Meets Unexpectedly His Old Sweetheart; Wedding Follows James Stevens, said to be an employe in a public building in Chicago, went to Ellis Island last Monday, and the first person he saw landing from one of the liners was his old sweetheart coming from Ireland in search of news of him. They married and are now on their way to Chicago. Stevens promised to spend his vacation with James Ward at Terryville, Conn., and on the way he planned to stop at Ellis Island to meet Frank Ford, an old friend in Dublin. When he arrived at Terryville he was accompanied by a bride, who was Miss Anna McAuley. Seven years ago in County Down, Ireland, he had been ready to marry her, but stern relatives, including a brother who was a priest and an uncle who was a bishop forbade the wedding. In despair Stevens left Ireland and came to Chicago.

CHicago Tribune May 10 1873 Mr John Reid, the senior partner of the firm of Reid and Sherwin, the well-known proprietors of the great slaughtering and packing establishment on Archer avenue, died suddenly yesterday morning at 5 o'clock, at this residence on West Taylor Street. He had been in poor health for some time past, but not to a degree which alarmed his friends. On Wednesday he was suddenly seized with a congestive chill, which resulted in his death. Mr Reid was born in Newry Co Down, Ireland, emigrating to America about 15 years ago. In conjunction with his partner, Mr Sherwin, he had contributed largely to the development and growth of one of the most important interests in Chicago, and at the time of his death was at the head of one of the largest and best conducted establishments of the kind in the world. His death will be sincerely mourned not only by the hundreds of employees connected with the business, but by an extended circle of friends, by whom he was held in the highest esteem. He leaves a wife and several children in comfortable circumstances.

Chicago Tribune Dec 7 1913 BRENNAN, Charlotte Higgins Brennan, beloved wife of James J. beloved mother of Mrs Margaret Beazley, Mrs Thomas F. McCarthy, Vincent, Selina, and the late John E Brennan. Funeral from late residence, 523 W 37th St., Tuesday, Dec 9, at 9am to Nativity church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Mount Olivet. Member of Nativity court No 14 W.C.O.F. Notes: This family emigrated from Kilkeel Co Down. Charlotte was the daughter of Francis Higgins and Margaret McCartan. On the 1900 US Chicago Census she gave her birth as June 1851 Charlotte and her daughter Selina ( a teacher) were passengers on the US California that sailed from Londonderry on 29th of August 1908 to New York. They were returning to their Chicago home on 37th St. Charlotte gave 1869 as yr of arrival in the US on her 1900 census, husband James yr of arrival was 1867 likely visited family in Co Down although the passenger manifest is incomplete as to that detail.

This is almost certainly a Kilkeel connected family. This James Brennan is likely the husband of the Charlotte Higgins who was born in Kilkeel (per Fiona's research) about 1840, daughter of Francis John Higgins and Margaret McCartan. Chicago Tribune Dec 22 1916 Brennan James J dearly beloved husband of the late Charlotte Higgins Brennan, fond father of Mrs Margaret Beazley, Mrs T. F. McCarthy, Vincent C. and Selina A Brennan. Funeral Saturday December 23, at 9am for the late residence 523 W 37th St. to Nativity Church, where high mass will be celebrated. Interment Mt Olivet by automobiles. Note wife Charlotte died Dec 6 1913 at the same (above) Chicago address. She was 60 years old. Her death cert is online and confirms born Ireland, and father "Frank" Higgins of Ireland.

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Hello David, Thanks again for your help. I was just looking through my info and found the death notice for Hugh McGivern which states that he passed away at Ballyalicock which was just outside of Newtownards. It is interesting that the official records state that he was in Belfast. Thanks again. John -Original Message----- From: nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lochcuan@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 11:00 AM To: nir-down@rootsweb.com Subject: [NIR-DOWN] Movilla Cemetery Hello John, I called with the registrar's office today, and this is what they have: Hugh McGivern is buried in Section 6, grave 177. He was a blacksmith, and was living in Belfast at time of death. Nothing more regards the address. There are four others in the grave, but they only have the names of one. Elizabeth McGivern, bur 10 June 1902 others buried on 22 May 1889, 3 January 1890, and 21 November 1891. Their records start in 1880, but the earlier ones are at present with PRONI (Public Record Office Northern Ireland). They will be returned to them when PRONI have finished whatever they are doing to them. I think they are being digitised. She suggests that these registers may have more details on the three unknown people. I have looked on site, and there is NO headstone. There is no marker of any description. The only way to find it is by looking at the grave next to it, people called Mercer, which has a marker and the stonemason has engraved the location on the side, 6-178. I will see what I can find in PRONI, and the NoIFHS, but it will probably be next week before I can manage it. When are you planning to visit here? If I am here I may be able to take you to the grave. Regards, David By the way, where are you in Canada? -------------------------------------------------- 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

Hello John, I called with the registrar's office today, and this is what they have: Hugh McGivern is buried in Section 6, grave 177. He was a blacksmith, and was living in Belfast at time of death. Nothing more regards the address. There are four others in the grave, but they only have the names of one. Elizabeth McGivern, bur 10 June 1902 others buried on 22 May 1889, 3 January 1890, and 21 November 1891. Their records start in 1880, but the earlier ones are at present with PRONI (Public Record Office Northern Ireland). They will be returned to them when PRONI have finished whatever they are doing to them. I think they are being digitised. She suggests that these registers may have more details on the three unknown people. I have looked on site, and there is NO headstone. There is no marker of any description. The only way to find it is by looking at the grave next to it, people called Mercer, which has a marker and the stonemason has engraved the location on the side, 6-178. I will see what I can find in PRONI, and the NoIFHS, but it will probably be next week before I can manage it. When are you planning to visit here? If I am here I may be able to take you to the grave. Regards, David By the way, where are you in Canada?

In 1999 I was able to get details from the Burial Registers at Movilla cemetery from the Borough Council Office via email. The person who replied with information was Joan Rush. I don't see her name listed on the website, but you can contact the Ards Borough Council from this page: http://www.ards-council.gov.uk/contact-us/index.php Bobbie -----Original Message----- From: nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Louise Jackson Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 5:10 AM To: nir-down@rootsweb.com Subject: [NIR-DOWN] Movilla Burying Grounds Hello Everyone, My grandparents came to Canada from Newtownards.I will be visiting Ireland shortly and I would like to find the McGivern family plot at Movilla. I have been told that it is difficult to find sites at Movilla. Does anyone have any suggestions that would help me. Thank-you in advance. John Jackson -------------------------------------------------- 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

Hello David, My Great Grandfather, Hugh McGivern died on March 20 1915 and he is supposed to be buried in the family. Any help that you can give me is very much appreciated. Thank-you for your interest. John Jackson -----Original Message----- From: nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lochcuan@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:05 PM To: nir-down@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NIR-DOWN] Movilla Burying Grounds Hello John, Do you have any dates of death for your McGivern ancestors? If you can give me a date I can check with the local registrar's office for a burial location. If I remember correctly their records only start around 1886. Having said that, the NoIFHS have grave records which I will check which should save a lot of searching on foot. I live one mile from Movilla. Regards, David Chambers In a message dated 17/05/2011 13:18:09 GMT Daylight Time, zenithal_22@sympatico.ca writes: Hello Everyone, My grandparents came to Canada from Newtownards.I will be visiting Ireland shortly and I would like to find the McGivern family plot at Movilla. I have been told that it is difficult to find sites at Movilla. Does anyone have any suggestions that would help me. Thank-you in advance. John Jackson -------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------- 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

Hello John, Do you have any dates of death for your McGivern ancestors? If you can give me a date I can check with the local registrar's office for a burial location. If I remember correctly their records only start around 1886. Having said that, the NoIFHS have grave records which I will check which should save a lot of searching on foot. I live one mile from Movilla. Regards, David Chambers In a message dated 17/05/2011 13:18:09 GMT Daylight Time, zenithal_22@sympatico.ca writes: Hello Everyone, My grandparents came to Canada from Newtownards.I will be visiting Ireland shortly and I would like to find the McGivern family plot at Movilla. I have been told that it is difficult to find sites at Movilla. Does anyone have any suggestions that would help me. Thank-you in advance. John Jackson -------------------------------------------------- 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

Hello all, I was wondering if someone could advise me whether it is possible to find out who left properties to my relative bwtween 1844 and 1888 At her death in 1924 our relative left 3 small properties in Newry to her best friend , one of the properties was located at Francis Street Newry She was born in Dublin Ireland in 1844 and had the properties in 1888, she lived in London. More then likely her husband who had died left her the properties, I am trying to find out who this was. Any advise or help is appreciated Annemarie

Hello Everyone, My grandparents came to Canada from Newtownards.I will be visiting Ireland shortly and I would like to find the McGivern family plot at Movilla. I have been told that it is difficult to find sites at Movilla. Does anyone have any suggestions that would help me. Thank-you in advance. John Jackson

Portland Guardian (Victoria) June 17 1920 Eve Ed p 2 DEATH OF AN OLD PIONEER. After a lingering illness, extending over twelve months, Mr T. G. Henry,father of Mr T. E. C. Henry, TownClerk of the Borough of Portland, passedaway on Wednesday morning, at theage of 85 years. Deceased was one ofthe old pioneers of the district. Bornat Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland, in 1834, he came out to this country whenonly 19 years of age. He landed atMelbourne in 1853, proceeding to thegoldfields near Bendigo, where he metwith indifferent success. He afterwardsadopted a scholastic career, and afteracting as private tutor and coach, finallyjoined the Education department, andas head teacher came to Heywoodschool in 1870. Six years afterwards heproceeded to Mumbannar, near Dart-moor, where he continued teachinguntil he resigned in 1888. Adoptingpastoral pursuits, he remained in thatlocality until 1906, when he took up hisresidence in Portland, and remained hereever since, with the exception of aboutone year, during which he re-visited hisbirthplace. He married a daughter ofthe late Mr Edward Tatham, of Doncas-ter, in 1858, and of his family of five,two daughters and a son survive him.The remains of the late Mrs Henry, whodied at Mount Gambier in 1888, wereinterred at that place, and this spot willalso be the last resting-place of thedeceased, the funeral taking place at10 a.m. on Saturday. Much Much sympathyis extended to the relatives in theirtrouble.

Columbian March 1 1813 New York Married, On Saturday evening last, by the Rev John M'Neice, Mr John Ramsay, formerly of the country of Antrim, to the amiable Miss Mary Ann Willson, formerly of county of Down, Ireland, at present of this city.

Commercial Advertiser New York March 24 1802 Married on Sunday Evening last, by the Rev Dr Kunzie, Mr Hugh M'Collock, of the County Down (in Ireland) to the amiable Miss Sally Hill of this City.

1851 Census Index Liverpool—Irish born on my web site at the link below. Alternatively type Jean McCarthy into the Google search engine for a direct link. I have added over eight thousand more records to the Index for the 1851 Census for Liverpool Irish born people. This has been since I last subscribed to this list. I was inadvertently unsubscribed and so my messages were not getting through until now. (Hopefully) I will add more records as time permits. Kindest 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/ jeanmccarthy36@googlemail.com JEAN.MCCARTHY@MSGH-TR.WMIDS.NHS.UK

1851 Census Index Liverpool—Irish born on my web site at the link below. Alternatively type Jean McCarthy into the Google search engine for a direct link. I have added over two thousand more records to the Index for the 1851 Census for Liverpool Irish born people. I will add more records as time permits. Kindest 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/ jeanmccarthy36@googlemail.com JEAN.MCCARTHY@MSGH-TR.WMIDS.NHS.UK

Hello I am a newbie and was wondering if anyone could advise me. A relative was left properties in Newry and at her death they were passed on to someone else, in 1924. My question is is there anyway of finding out who left her the properties in the first place it must have been sometime between 1860 and 1890 I reckon. We have no parents name of even a date of birth, just a date of death and the will. Are there any achives for things like this? Any advise is appreciated, Regards Annemarie

Ancestry have now put Liverpool Parish Records on their site so for anyone who's Irish Ancestors went to Liverpool (like mine) they are wonderful. I only started looking yesterday and found 5 Birth dates, 3 marriage dates, a second husband for a Great-Aunt and the name of my G-G-Grandfathers sister (finally, I had no siblings for him till yesterday, hurray). All of these Ancestors are of Irish descent but I've never been able to find out who their mother was so this is really looking hopeful. Seeing the actual records is wonderful but what is even better is seeing who the Godparents are on the Baptism Records and the hand written notes on some of the Birth Records showing who the person later married and the date. I'm really hoping these new records will help me break down a few big brick walls (no conversation out of me today then, lol). Some of the names were completely wrong but once you check for parents or spouses you know they are yours. Kate FIELD

I am searching for members of the John Nixon and Jane Beggs family.  John and Jane had 11 children:  * Eliza Jane Nixon married Daniel Tosh.  The family moved to Ayrshire then to Glasgow in the mid 1800s. * Mary Nixon married James Frederick in Gorbals, Lanarkshire * Thomas Nixon born c1826 * John Nixon married Henrietta Kelly in Scotland, served in the military and moved to Canada * Archibald Nixon married Margaret Sloane in Scotland and moved to Canada * William Nixon c1834 * Ann Nixon married James Mason * Alexander Nixon c1838 * Jane Lushington Hill Mason c1840 * Henry Nixon married Mary Donam - moved to Canada * Emily Nixon married David Gordon in Scotland All the above children were born in Donaghadee, County Down.   I am also searching for members of the Tosh family particularly Daniel Tosh's birth.  I believe he lived in Scotland until his wife Eliza Jane Nixon died in 1875 and then returned to Ireland.   Anyone researching this family.   Regards, Victoria