Am researching BRANDON & LOCKE families. Originally in England - probably London - ca 1690 and earlier. Migrated to No Ireland, then to colonies - PA>NC through New Castle DEL. Can anyone tell me what path to take to trace this line back? Anything to read? Do not know co. in No. Ireland nor exact date of maigratin from England to No. Ireland. Possibly ca 1700. Thank you. [email protected]

On 03/10/99, [email protected] writes: >from most of the ship records that I've looked at most of the northern >Irish went to Liverpool to leave for america How do I go about finding records in Liverpool or Northern Ireland (Co. Down) of these emigrations? (I've already exhausted the resources on the U.S. side of the pond.) The ship in question was the W. A. Cooper, which sailed from Liverpool and landed at the Port of New York on 10 July 1848. Sarah Nunez [email protected]

http://www.homestead.com/McRobert/McRobert.html http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/r/Amanda-M-Mcroberts/index.html http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~dougski/index.html http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/5416/ http://www.mcrobertsfamily.com Ron McRoberts [email protected]

can anyone tell me what the origin/meaning of the first name Archibald is please? Thanks, Lyn in Tasmania, Australia

Can anyone tell me about the above. many thanks, Lyn in Tasmania Australia

TORRINGTON, James (1815-1907), son of John Torrington & Mary Wilson I am searching for information concerning James TORRINGTON, b. Sept. 1815, in Hollywood, Co. Down, Ireland; the son of John Torrington & Mary Wilson. There were 6 known children: Elizabeth, Nancy, William, James (b. 1815), Margaret (b. about 1816), and John (b. 1817). Not much is known about the early life of James, but it is said that he was educated for the Presbyterian Ministry by the Reverend Wiley, and the Torrington family were linen weavers. However, in 1832, James Torrington left Belfast on the brigantine "The General Phipps" for America. Two years later, in 1834, siblings John and Margaret also left Belfast for Maryland, this time on the passenger ship, "Edwin." James settled in Baltimore County, Maryland; living there the rest of his life. He apparently was very well educated for he spent upwards of 40 years teaching, and is said to have been instrumental in developing the public schools in Baltimore. John Torrington became a baker in the City of Baltimore. Margaret Torrington married a Robert McWilliams, also from County Down. I am new to researching my history in Ireland. I would like to find out more about the life of James, John, and Margaret; as well as discover what happened to the siblings who remained in Ireland. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would be grateful for any help. Buffie Smith-Mason Kansas

Birth date should state for Samuel KELLY 1781 not 1881 sorry

Samuel KELLY born around 1871 in Mongahan County? Would some do some census look-ups? I don't know his parents name I don't know his brothers or sisters names I don'+ADs-t know when he left Ireland to go to NY state Any help or suggestions would be appreciated Carole Kelly

http://www.rootsweb.com/~fianna/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~fianna/guide/s-i.html Have you checked out the Fianna Study Group site lately? Over 300 pages and growing... lots of small additions to many existing pages. :) Plan to visit regularly and bookmark the pages of interest!

The GenFindit Online Scottish and Irish Vital Records list LDS Marriage Record films for the years 1864-1870. Are there any LDS marriage record films for the years 1889-1895? What other sources are available for determining these marriage dates? I am currently working with the marriage index and I want to look at the marriage records to confirm that this is the correct marriage before I order a certificate from GRO. Sincerely Yours, James E. Kerr Quarryville, Pennsylvania 17566

can some one tell me how the archives are kept. Are they in chronological order or by listers email and how to get into them Regards Lyn Schryver Scarborough Western Australia

Am researching the Crosier/Crozier family of Colhraine, Londonderry, Ireland, ca 1730s. James and Jane Crozier had at least these boys John, Robert and Arthur and possibly an Alexander who came to colonies--MA, Vermont, New Hampshire by 1750...They fought in the Indian/British wars 1758. and then settled in Halifax, Vermont and married....does anyone have any knowledge of this family in [email protected]

> Subject: NEWELL Family of Kinghill, Clonduff, Co. Down > Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 06:56:29 -0500 > From: John Giacoletti <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > Bill, > > My research is centered on the Cowan families of County Down. One of the > very prominent families was the Cowans of Ballylintaugh who were aligned > with the Newell family. Therefore, I do have some information on the > Newells that may be of interest to you and provide you with additional > avenues to advance your research. > > PRONI Transcript T/1289/4 > > Notes of the late Colonel James Graham, Bengal Staff Corps, compiled 1865 - > 1905. > > "Among the families more or less nearly connected [to the Cowans of > Ballylintagh] were the Blacks of Dromora, the Agnews of Belfast, the > Newalls of Kinghill, Newry, the Herons of Killyleagh." > I'd like to cut in here, I am researching The Heron or Herron (both spellings exist) in counties Down and Tyrone, where is Killyleagh and what other information do you have on the Heron's you mention. I have a William Herron married to Mary Hendron who have a son James Herron (born 11 Nov 1901) living 20 Kildare St Belfast. I Know that William is linked somehow to Heron's/Herron's from Coagh (Tyrone) but I'm stuck at the moment. Any help greatly appreciated, Seamus Herron

Bill, My research is centered on the Cowan families of County Down. One of the very prominent families was the Cowans of Ballylintaugh who were aligned with the Newell family. Therefore, I do have some information on the Newells that may be of interest to you and provide you with additional avenues to advance your research. PRONI Transcript T/1289/4 Notes of the late Colonel James Graham, Bengal Staff Corps, compiled 1865 - 1905. "Among the families more or less nearly connected [to the Cowans of Ballylintagh] were the Blacks of Dromora, the Agnews of Belfast, the Newalls of Kinghill, Newry, the Herons of Killyleagh." "I am sure [that the first wife of John Cowan 1689-1783]was Phoebe Newell of Kinghill . Prior to 1767 he married Rachel Todd, nee Jackson." To this Colonel Graham appends the following footnote: BURKES LANDED GENTRY. "Baron William Newell, Esquire, of Kinghill House, Downshire, youngest son of the late Pierse Barron, Esquire, by Mary Anne, daughter of Henry Winston, Esquire, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, and only surviving brother of Sir Henry Winston Barron Bart., born 1805 married 1831 Mary Frances St. John Newell, daughter and co-heir of Captain John Newell, R. N., of Kinghill House, Co. Down." And (Burke's Peerage) has issue, a son Pierse and five daughters, Mary Anne, Fanny, Phoebe, Emily and Charlotte." I think Graham is probably refering to Irish Landed Gentry but you will have to check that out and follow up with the additional reference to the Peerage which is a separate publication. Finally, or almost finally, I have a listing of all my surname entries from Index to Irish Conveyances and Wills, 1708-1929. I have copies of almost all of the Memorials and I consider them one of the most under utilized and little known resources. These Memorials contain all sorts of instruments, leases for terms of years naming children and heirs, marriage settlement agreements as well as the usual property transfers and leases and wills. You will have to run Newell as a grantor and all associated families. You will have to run your townlands on the locality index and you will find entries there for your family as Grantees. The deed index lists only Grantors. Since the Newells were a prominent family, you will find entries. I have one Newell entry for John Newell in association with Joseph Cowan. Joseph Cowan of Newry was the progenitor of a large family, and his sons were John (of Ballylintaugh), Andrew and Joseph Cowan, Jr. My entry is for Joseph Cowan, farmer, & John Newell, farmer, both of Co. Louth, Willestown. This would be in accord with the information you have with the reference to Drogheda. The deed is in Volume 121 and dates from 1745. The Cowans of Newry held lands in Newry Parish, as well as leases in County Louth and Armagh. These farms and bleaching greens were not as far apart as they might seem due to the location of Newry in relationship to the eastern borders of the other two counties. The lands were leased for the lives of Cowan and his heirs from the estate of the Bailey family, William Needham, Esquire. A "farmer" is a freeholder and not an agriculture worker or farm laborer. This period was a fortunate one for the Newells and Cowans prospered with the growth of the Linen Industry. They were in the right place at the right time. I have one more more extensive reference to the Newell family which you will find most interesting. I have to retrieve it from my research notes. Tonight or tomorrow I will post it. [email protected] Cowan, County Down Cowan, Cowansville, PA McClay, County Tyrone MacLea, Argylle Message text written by INTERNET:[email protected] >I have found out that my ancestors, the TRUESDALE/DEL family, moved into the area of Kinghill, Clonduff, County Down in the very early 1700s, supposedly from somewhere around Drogheda. Land was leased, 72 acres, from the local landowner, John NEWELL, and the family built a stone cottage there. Does anyone have information about the NEWELL family and its land holdings and records from back then that they would be willing to check for me? There might be some valuable information in there about the TRUESDALE/DEL family. Thank you. Bill Hughes [email protected]<

H E L P ! I'm gonna try a little bit different approach to this and see if I have any better results. I have found out that my ancestors, the TRUESDALE/DEL family, moved into the area of Kinghill, Clonduff, County Down in the very early 1700s, supposedly from somewhere around Drogheda. Land was leased, 72 acres, from the local landowner, John NEWELL, and the family built a stone cottage there. Does anyone have information about the NEWELL family and its land holdings and records from back then that they would be willing to check for me? There might be some valuable information in there about the TRUESDALE/DEL family. Thank you. Bill Hughes [email protected] Peoria, Arizona ô¿ô SMILE, it drives the "normal" folks crazy!

I am trying to find information on a Thomas Ferry who was married to a Mary Craig. Their daughter Margaret Sara Ferry was christened 13 Apr 1824 in Long Tower R.C. Parish, Londonderry. I believe their son Thomas Ferry born about 1831 is my gr gr grandfather and he was married to Esther Magee. The younger Thomas Ferry and his family moved to Liverpool, England sometime between 1865 and 1869. Thomas Ferry/Esther Magee had 6 children: Jane CHR:21 Jun 1850 Long Tower R.C. Parish; Margaret CHR: 6 Mar 1853 same parish; Thomas abt:1856; William abt:1861;Esther or Acy Ann Ferry B:10 Mar 1863 Chr: 25 Sep 1863 Long Tower R.C.Parsh; and Hugh B: 8 Oct 1865. Margaret nor Hugh were with the family in Liverpool, England on the 1871 census. Thomas Ferry/Esther Magee lived at 12 Bishops St at least when Esther Ann and Hugh were born. The older Thomas Ferry I believe lived on Frederick St. on the 1832 Valuation of the City of Derry. I also believe I found him on the 1831 census of Londonderry at 8 Fredericks Outside with 1 family at the residence, 3 males, 4 females, all Catholic. This was in the Townland of Edenballymore in the Parish of Templemore. There was mention of a William Monroe Ferry from Elginshire in the Highlands of Scotland in the family. I would greatly appreciate any help anyone might be able to give me on any of the above. Thank you sincerely

Hi, am new to the list!!! I have a BARENT MOLLIN born abt 1699 in Ulster Cnty, NY.....am to believe his family came from Northern Ireland. They changed their name to Mullen . Is anyone familiar with this name....could use a push in the right direction!!! Thanks...... Karla :O)

In a message dated 3/25/99 3:28:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << I am trying to find information on a Thomas Ferry who was married to a Mary Craig. Their daughter Margaret Sara Ferry was christened 13 Apr 1824 in Long Tower R.C. Parish, Londonderry. >> CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR CRAIG FAMILY????? I am desperately trying to find information about my Antrim Craig line. William Craig was born 1750ish and he emigrated with his family to western Pennsylvania along with his wife, the former Mary GAMBLE and "some" of their children: John, Hugh, Elizabeth, Ann, Margaret, Patrick and William. I have more on the family at our <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/lynburge"> family page</A>, just click on Craig or Campbell. Thanks, Lynnette Burge http://members.aol.com/lynburge

I'm gonna try a little bit different approach to this and see if I have any better results. I have found out that my ancestors, the TRUESDALE/DEL family, moved into the area of Kinghill, Clonduff in the very early 1700s, supposedly from somewhere around Drogheda. Land was leased, 72 acres, from the local landowner, John NEWELL, and the family built a stone cottage there. Does anyone have information about the NEWELL family and its land holdings and records from back then that they would be willing to check for me? There might be some valuable information in there about the TRUESDALE/DEL family. Thank you. Bill Hughes [email protected] Peoria, Arizona ô¿ô SMILE, it drives the "normal" folks crazy!