I believe this may be the son of Arthur Morgan and Charlotte Rogers. All the others siblings emigrated to Chicago. On Nov 8, 2010, at 3:59 AM, Nan Brennan wrote: > Chicago Tribune (IL) - July 13, 1970 > John F. Morgan, suddenly, husband of the late Mary, nee Quinn; loving > father of Mrs. Ann [Mohammid] Mostofi, John, Emmett and Brian; > grandfather of three; brother of Mrs. Sarah Murtaugh and Arthur Morgan > and the late James and Hugh. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., from Barr > Funeral Home, 6222 N. Broadway, to St. Gertrude's Church. Mass 10 a.m. > Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Native of Cranfield, Kilkeel , County > Down, Ireland . SH 3-4034. 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/ =======

>From Miss Adams’ notes Dr Lanktree (the Rev. Matthew Lanktree, Superintendent of the Donaghadee Circuit from 1815 to 1833):   extracts from his biographical narrative   August 13, 1818   After an interesting visit to the Copeland Islands, preaching, visiting etc; administered the Lord’s Supper to Robert Emberson and friends.  It was a most solemn and affecting season, Robert, his wife, parents and children all weeping together.  His were the tears that delight, the sighs that waft to heaven. Sept 11th Visited him again and found him rejoicing in hope, the most emaciated living skeleton I ever saw.  His family and friends were deeply affected.  I addressed them as I thought he would if able.  The following Lord’s Day I was called to attend his funeral in Donaghadee, and thought to have preached his funeral sermon in our Chapel but the crowd was immense.  I therefore preached in the churchyard from Rev XIV 13, trust fruit will follow unto eternal life.  Were it only for the grace of God bestowed upon this man through missionary labours what a glorious prospect does it present in the day of Christ. Appendix The Copeland Isle is separated from Donaghadee by a channel two miles in breadth, and maintains 10 families.  After the Scotch had settled in this country it was inhabited by Presbyterians who attended divine service regularly in Donaghadee: for which purpose they had a large boat in which they sailed together.  It is reported that frequently would their pious Minister and his people watch them whilst toiling to make the shore against wind and tide, and delay the service until joined by these zealous islanders.  After that generation passed away the place was uncultivated for many years.  When it again became inhabited it was by a generation that “knew not the God of their fathers”.  Robert Emberson appeared an exception and mourned over the wickedness which prevailed among his friends and neighbours.  He would retire among the rocks to implore the Lord to have mercy on them and to send a Minister to instruct them in the way of Salvation.  He who said of Saul of Tarsus “Behold he prayeth” gave this supplicant a gracious intimation that his prayer was granted.  Shortly after Mr Hill had been appointed to the Ards Mission he visited the island and preached to the inhabitants from Mark I,15.  Several of them believed his report.  Robert received the preacher and his message as from God, became a partaker of pardoning Grace and a witness for the God of his salvation. A society was soon formed of which he became a Leader.  He received much of the mind of Christ and was remarkably qualified to encourage others to follow his blessed Master.  He was greatly beloved of the people, the Society prospered under his care and the voice of praise and prayer became general in their habitations.   Rev Lanktree, narrative continued: 1819 Aug 12th Arrived at Newtownards.  Having resumed my regular Ministry I found my colleague an affectionate, lively preacher, much intent on the conversion of sinners, and it pleased God to give us souls for our hire, though our principal work was to edify believers rather than too widely extend our sphere of operation.  We had a good and happy year and had the comfort of seeing our Circuit so far matured as to be united to the regular societies around, and thus formed the Donaghadee and Newtownards Circuit. 1820 The South part of our Mission was given to Donaghadee, now formed into a new Circuit for one preacher.  Bangor was given off to the Donaghadee Circuit.  (W J Thompson records that up till 1820 Donaghadee was a station on the Belfast Circuit and Ards Mission.  When Donaghadee became a Circuit, Bangor was transferred from the Belfast Circuit to the new Donaghadee Circuit.) 1832 Cholera has now visited our land.  Never did I commence a year’s labour under such remarkable circumstances.  In Donaghadee the cholera raged and carried off some of our people. Pressed by the messenger of death and unknowing who next might be summoned to the cholera house, or the grave, a general concern for eternal life pervaded the community.  Our leaders and praying people were at their post and active for God.  The prosperous state of the work, however, bore up my spirit and labour, weariness and weakness were sanctified.  Two new classes were added to the Donaghadee Society, and in order to accommodate our increased congregations we were obliged to add two new galleries to our chapel. 1833 Mr Harper was appointed the third year to Donaghadee, with Mr Hill for his colleague. Rev Lanktree’s biographical narrative: 1832 The Wesleyan Society in Donaghadee had only a feeble commencement, but after a few years of humble effort, the Word of Truth struck deep root into a few hearts, where, cherished by faith and prayer and guarded by watchfulness it brought forth the fruits of righteousness, to the praise and glory of God.  Their first place of worship was a small barn belonging to Antony Carey.  Mary his daughter (now a Mother in Israel) by her faithful and affectionate regard to what she believed was the cause of God, greatly promoted the interests of the Society.  After some time of patient continuance in well doing she was joined by Miss Smith, both of them being influenced by the same spirit were enabled to extend a happy influence around them over the different grades of society. Mr Steele (the Rev. Samuel Steele, Superintendent Minister) built their Chapel, much to their advantage, but to the injury of his health. He saw the importance of the undertaking, persevered through every discouragement to have it accomplished, and by a mighty effort he succeeded.  (W J Thompson, in his article in the Irish Christian Advocate of December 1932, recorded that Mr Steele “acted as overseer and labourer at the building of it. He worked with pick and shovel until his hands were blistered, and then worked with gloves on”.) When I came to this county in 1815 we could only give them preaching on a week day once in two weeks, their faithful friend and ours Mr Wm. McConnell preaching to them on the Sabbath.  By considerable extra exertion we gave them Sabbath evenings.  The advantage thus afforded was improved and the Society and Congregation were soon considerably increased.  The subsequent culture of mission ground in the neighbourhood had a quickening influence and tended still further to advance their interests whilst they continued to increase in life and love. After a few years (in 1836) Mrs Smith had a house built beside the Chapel (below) for a preacher’s residence at her own expense.  Several of the respectable inhabitants became attached to the congregation and the Society, especially of the “honourable women” who for intelligence, piety and  benevolence have been ornaments to their Christian profession. Their Sabbath School, Missionary Association and Society Funds are on the increase, while the spiritual and gracious character of the Society, generally speaking, gave satisfactory evidence that “Jesus is the Author and Finisher of their Faith”. Since the increase referred to at the time of the cholera they have had seasons of sifting and pruning; but they are, thanks be to God, in a healthy and happy state; they are united to each other in affection, and a blessing to their neighbours; they strengthen the hands of their pastors while labouring for their good, and will doubtless be to them “a crown of rejoicing” in the day of Christ.       Postscript (KC) Rev Matthew Lanktree was Superintendent at Donaghadee until 1833, and then continued as Supernumerary Minister in Newtownards until 1846.  The following note is found in the register of baptisms: “Being called upon this day to baptize a child, as registered at the foot of the last page of this book, I take the opportunity of inserting the following note in reference to my own private Registry – which it is my intention to send to Dublin to be preserved among other Connexional Records. >From the year 1833, when I commenced my residence as Supernumerary in Newtownards, to the present year 1846, I baptized above 300 children, some of whom for the last two years are inserted in this book – all of them in my private Registry referred to – 149 boys and 177 girls – total 326. I have also registered 31 marriages in the same book. Donaghadee, 15 August 1846. Matthew Lanktree”

Rev Matthew Lanktree was Superintendent at Donaghadee until 1833, and then continued as Supernumerary Minister in Newtownards until 1846.  The following note is found in the register of baptisms: “Being called upon this day to baptize a child, as registered at the foot of the last page of this book, I take the opportunity of inserting the following note in reference to my own private Registry – which it is my intention to send to Dublin to be preserved among other Connexional Records. >From the year 1833, when I commenced my residence as Supernumerary in Newtownards, to the present year 1846, I baptized above 300 children, some of whom for the last two years are inserted in this book – all of them in my private Registry referred to – 149 boys and 177 girls – total 326. I have also registered 31 marriages in the same book. Donaghadee, 15 August 1846. Matthew Lanktree”

Robert Wallace McTear ( spelt ) Mateer- born at Newtonards Circuit 4th Mar 1835 Father William - mother Mary.   Can anyone explain exactly what the circuit in Newtownards is. Robert Wallace MCTear is my 2x great uncle and I am trying to establish more about his parents William McTear and Mary Whiteside

Eddie Williams has updated the website this week, latest on going additions, old news, deaths and weddings, from Australia and NewZealand for Banbridge, Dromore, Kilkeel, Dromara and Rathfriland from the 1800's.plus the storey of Armers Hole in Kilkeel Sorry Iam unable to answer any lookups or questions regarding ancestors. Raymond http://www.raymondscountydownwebsite.com

Hi All, I am seeking Information on Margaret Ann Harwood and her sister Elizabeth Harwood. I think Elizabeth may have married Robert Beckett. I beleive they were born around the mid 1830s at Waringstown. I would like to know the names of there parents and other Info of the family. Regards, John.

Many Thanks to Ros for identifying "Craigacreey" > I'm sure it would be Cargacreevy in Annahilt parish not far from > Boardmills village. Begin forwarded message: > From: Nan Brennan <nan.brennan@mindspring.com> > Date: November 6, 2010 4:16:21 AM CDT > To: countyDownGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, nir-down@rootsweb.com > Subject: [NIR-DOWN] Interesting find at Craigacreery 1898 > Reply-To: nir-down@rootsweb.com > > News from Ulster > Irish World NY > April 16 1898 > > DOWN > > An interesting find was recently made in a garden > of William and John Hunter's premises, at Craigacreery Board > Mills. A girl, LIZZIE PETTICREW, was digging at the foot > of a tree when she unearthed a jug containing 109 rifle bullets > each weighing fully 1 1/2 ounces. From their appearance and > from the locality in which they were found, there is no > doubt that they were intended for duty in the historic period > of '98. > > I think this is near Ballynahinch. I couldn't find it in Ros's > site and I can't find seanruad Townland database. Is it gone forever? > What a terrible shame if it is. > > > -------------------------------------------------- > 472 list members as of 1 Aug 2010. > -------------------------------------------------- > 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

Chicago Tribune Sept 25 1914 John Russell, Sept. 23, 1914, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Jane, nee Hanna. Funeral from his late residence, 1826 S. Sawyer-av., Friday, Sept. 25, at 2:30 p.m., by autos to Forest Home. Newry, County Down , and Belfast, Ireland , papers please copy. Notes: The 1910 census reports this couple had 2 children, none living in 1910, they were married 51 years (@1859) and emigrated in 1877. In the 1900 census he and spouse Jane were living in Chicago with his 80 year old uncle, James Russell. it gives May 1837 as birth data for John, Sept 1819 birth data for the uncle, James, and June 1842 birth data for Jane. Marriage year 1862 and immigration year 1879 for jane and John and 1852 for James. In both 1900 and 1910 they were living at the same Sawyer Ave address listed in the obit. Of note, the 1900 census gives 2 children 2living. James Russell's employment was "Capitalist" John was a clerk for a tent and awning company. (?possibly the uncle's company?) In the 1880 census they had a five year old son, born Ireland, name looks like "Aug". There was a marriage in Newry on 19 Nov 1858 of a Jane Hanna and John Russell, likely this couple. Parents were Parker Russell and George Hanna. There was a JOhn and Jane Russell that arrived on the Ethiopia on April 11, 1877 ages 39 and 40, John was a clerk.

Chicago Tribune July 25 1939 Bernard Rice of 2735 N. Lakewood avenue, fond brother of Mary E. Rice, Agnes O'Hara of Mayo Bridge, County Down ,Ireland , Henry Rice of England. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from chapel, 3552 Southport avenue, to St. Bonaventure church. Interment All Saints'.

Chicago Tribune July 2 1941 James J. Moore of Boston, Mass., son of the late William and Mary Ann Moore, beloved brother of Charles P. of Chicago, William Moore and Mrs. A. McAlister of Bangor, County Down , Ireland . Funeral Thursday at 10:30 a.m., from funeral home, 4708-10 N. Western avenue, to Queen of the Angels church. Interment All Saints' cemetery.

Chicago Tribune Sept 27 1947 Bernard O'Neill, late of 7024 S. May street, son of the late John and Sarah, dear bother of Mrs. John Carter of Dubuque, Ia., Mrs. John McNally, Mrs. John Savage, John, and the late Capt. Hugh of the S. S. Dundalk of Killowen, County Down , Ireland , fond uncle of Mrs. William Burgess. Native Killowen, County Down , Ireland . Resting at funeral home, 7013 S. Racine avenue. Funeral Friday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m., to Sacred Heart church. Interment St. Mary's. Stewart 0460.

Chicago Tribune Jan 23 1958 Henry J. Cunningham, formerly of Hillside Ill., beloved husband of Alice C., nee Daly; son of the late Charles and Mary Margaret Kelly Cunningham of Annalong, County Down , Ireland ; brother of Minnie Walsh of Albany, N. Y., Annie Grace and James of New York City, William of Baltimore, Charles and the late Lizzie Mulvaney, Alice Farrell, Bernard, George, and Joseph Cunningham. Member of Granite Cutters International association and Verdun chapter, No. 33, D. A. V. Funeral Friday, 10:15 a.m., from chapel, 4138 W, Madison street, to Resurrection church. Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven cemetery.

Chicago Tribune (IL) - July 13, 1970 John F. Morgan, suddenly, husband of the late Mary, nee Quinn; loving father of Mrs. Ann [Mohammid] Mostofi, John, Emmett and Brian; grandfather of three; brother of Mrs. Sarah Murtaugh and Arthur Morgan and the late James and Hugh. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., from Barr Funeral Home, 6222 N. Broadway, to St. Gertrude's Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Native of Cranfield, Kilkeel , County Down, Ireland . SH 3-4034. Chicago Tribune (IL) - February 27, 1970 Hugh Morgan, Feb. 25, beloved husband of Catherine Connaghan Morgan; loving father of Arthur P. [Marianne], Cornelius J. [Elizabeth], Hugh C., John F. [Joan], and Sister Charlene, O. P.; grandfather of 11; fond brother of Sarah Murtaugh, Arthur, John, and the late James. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western avenue, to Visitation church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Member of International Union of Operating Engineers, local 399. Native of Kilkeel , County Down, Ireland , BE 8-0075. Chicago Tribune (IL) - February 11, 1984 Bridget Morgan, nee McDermott, beloved wife of the late Harry; fond mother of Margaret (Charles) O'Shea, Bridget (John) Forde, Alice (Thomas) Stack, Mary Ann (Leo) Meaney and Kathleen (John) O'Donnell; grandmother of 27; dear sister of the late Patrick of Grange, Ireland and Peter of Idaho. Native of Grange, Kilkeel County Down, Ireland . Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 3510-20 W. 79th St., to St. Bernadette Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Visitation 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 776-2700.

New York Herald Tribune Apr 10 1857 DOYLE At Fort Hamilton, Long Island, on Tuesday April 7 after a long and painful illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude, JAME DOYLE, aged 49 years, a native of Kilkeel Co Down Ireland. Deceased was formerly First Sergeant of Company H, 4th Regiment United States Army. Note: listed in US Army Pension records for NY

Marriage date: 28 Oct 1918 Marriage Place: Kalispell, Flathead, Montana Groom: John William Gillespie, divorced age 46 b@1872 son of Charles Steward Gillespie and Susan McMurray born Kilkeel Bride: Della Arnold, widowed born 1873 Mt Vernon Illinois parents: Philip Wilson and Mary Morgan source: familysearch.org pilot

Weekly Irish Times Feb 6 1904 Marriages BEGG and MCCARTAN January 19, at St Mary's, Newcastle, County Down, by the Rev William Dempsey, P.P., Bryansford, assisted by the Rev John O"Hare, P.P. Dromara, CHARLES BEGG, Roseville, Crumlin, second son of Garrett Begg. T.C., Beggsboro Dublin, to ANNA, youngest daughter of MICHAEL MCCARTAN, J.P., CROSSGAR HOUSE, DROMARA, and Arundel Newcastle County Down.

Irish Times June 16 1936 Obituary Dean Crolly The death of the Very Rev George Crolly, P.P., V.G., St Matthew's Belfast, took place on Sunday night. he was one of the best-known priests in Northern Ireland. He was a member of the School Managers' Associaton, and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the 15th Centenary Memorial Committee. In Connection with the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin he was one of the ecclesiastics who welcomed the Papal Legate on his arrival at Dun Laoghaire. Dean Crolly was born in Ballyrolly, near Downpatrick, in August 1860. He studied at the High School, Downpatrick, and at St Malachy's College. In 1877 he entered Maynooth, and was ordained in March, 1883. Following his ordination, he became a professor at St Malachy's College. He was appointed to he curacy of Crossgar in 1883, and two years later was transferred to Lisburn, where he was largely responsible, with the late Canon Murphy, Randalstown, for the erection of the fine parochial hall there. In June, 1912, he was appointed parish priest of Portaferry, and in 1915 he was appointed in charge of the parish of St Matthew's.

Provincial Intelligence Irish Times Apr 26 1959 (Northern Whig) MURDER AT CROSSGAR. Arrest of two Navvies. On Thursday night last two navvies named PETER SWAN and HENRY DEGAN, were arrested by Constables ARMSTRONG and WATERS, on the charge of having murdered a man named JOHN WILSON, in the month of February last. It will be recollected that on the morning of the 13th of February, Wilson, who had been employed on the railway, and was a married man, with a large family was found dead at the foot of a cutting on the line of railway near Crossgar, and that from circumstances which presented themselves at the inquest it was presumed that he had been accidentally killed; and it was considered by many that the unfortunate man met with his death while in the act of stealing some canvass belonging to Mr Moore, the railway contractor. Yesterday a private investigation took place before DB Franks, Esq., R.M>; Robert heron, Esq., J.P.; and James S Crawford, in the county gaol, Downpatrick, the result of which was I understand, that the two prisoners have been committed for further examination. The greates praise is due to the constables who directed the arrests; their plans were well arranged, and carried out with a coolness and promptitude which were highly commendable.

Hi Nan. I was in Kilkeel in June and visited St Colman's church while there. The church contains several memorial plaques honoring Dr Marner. I sent photos of the same onto Ros Davies. I enjoy reading all your transcriptions. Regards. Owen Davey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nan Brennan" <nan.brennan@mindspring.com> To: <nir-down@rootsweb.com>; <countyDownGenealogy@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 8:57 AM Subject: [NIR-DOWN] Rev Dr R Marner P.P. Kilkeel visit Brooklyn 1893 > > Brooklyn Eagle > Sunday, September 24, 1893 > Page 8 Among the Catholic Parishes > > A recent visitor to Brooklyn was REV. DR. R. MARNER, P.P., > Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland, who was hospitably entertained > by his old friends and pupils, FATHERS BERNARD MCHUGH, JAMES > MCALEESE, AND J.J. MCCUSKER. He has gone on to Chicago > en route to San Francisco. > -------------------------------------------------- > 472 list members as of 1 Aug 2010. > -------------------------------------------------- > 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 > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 424/3242 - Release Date: 11/07/10 >

Brooklyn Eagle Sunday, September 24, 1893 Page 8 Among the Catholic Parishes A recent visitor to Brooklyn was REV. DR. R. MARNER, P.P., Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland, who was hospitably entertained by his old friends and pupils, FATHERS BERNARD MCHUGH, JAMES MCALEESE, AND J.J. MCCUSKER. He has gone on to Chicago en route to San Francisco.