Thank you for your kind words Mary. An easier way to get into my site is to just type my name (Jean McCarthy) into the Google Search engine. This will bring up a direct link to my web site. Somtimes you need to clear your Browser cache as your computer will keep going back to the screen where the site was unavailable. I hope this helps. Kind Regards. Jean McCarthy nee Moore

In a message dated 2/1/2003 3:43:22 AM Central Standard Time, GenieElle@aol.com writes: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36 > Just connected with no problems using the URL above. Keep trying Jean has a wonderful website. Mary

It is only on rare occasions that I add a book to the list of "must haves" for the study of Scotch-Irish genealogy.  This one is for our friends with Pennsylvania connections and it is certainly a rare item.   Published in 1856 "by a descendant" it is titled: "A Tribute to the Principles, Virtues, Habits and Public Usefulness of the Irish and Scotch Early Settlers of Pennsylvania,"   Chambersburg, Pa., Printed by M. Kiefer & Co. 1856, 171 pages.   >From the preface the following:   "The writer of the Tribute contained in this work, had long desired to see from the Historical publications in Pennsylvania, a vindication of the character and principles of the Irish and Scotch early settlers of this great State and their descendants against reproach, as well as aspersion, cast upon them in some modern publications having pretensions to Historical accuracy...The writer, feeling as if the sand of his Time glass was nearly run out, and that he ere long must be laid aside from labor... has hastily thrown together in his leisure hours, taken from other avocations, the remarks contained in the subsequent pages." Those other avocations are Dr. Foote's Sketches of North Carolina and Virginia, Day's Historical collections, Dr. Smith's Old Redstone, Dr. Alexander's Log College, Dr. Miller's Life of Dr. Rogers, Dr. Elliott's Life of McCurdy and others, Craig's History of Pittsburgh, Hazard's Colonial Records and Archives of Pennsylvania, and American Archives by Force and Gordon's History of Pennsylvania, Mr Rupp's Histories of Lancaster, Cumberland and Franklin counties. The style of writing and knowledge of early Presbyterian history indicates the author may have been a member of the clergy*.  There is a lot of detail on the early members of the church as well as problems with the Indians and the struggle over land rights during the westward expansion.   The book reads a bit like Prof. Hagy's thesis on the early frontier settlement at Castle's Woods, Virginia and it is a combination of history, genealogy and geography. *I have been told recently that Judge Chambers is the author of this work. Listed below are the other books and manuscripts previously offered to the various surname lists that are predominately Scotch-Irish: The Laggan and its Presbyterianism and In the Days of the Laggan Presbytery, 1905,1908, by the Rev. Alexander Lecky, B.A., member of the Royal Sociey of Antiquaries of Ireland, Belfast, Davidson & McCormack, 54 Kings St.  211 pages    On our recent trip to Donegal we met J.B. Shannon, age 90, who assisted in the 1975 reprinting of this book.  He is the last living person who had anything to do with these books and he says they are still the BEST source for Ulster Presbyterian research.  From Lecky I quote, "The lists of names of former generations of Lagganeers, and their places of abode, that are given in the Appendixes, and which NEVER before appeared in print, whilst they may of necessity prove dull reading to those who have no acquaintance with the locality, will not, I hope, be altogether uninteresting to those who bear the same name, or live in the same places..." Fighters of Derry, Their Deeds and Descendants, being a Chronicle of Events in Ireland during the Revolutionary period 1688-1691, by William Young, Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 350 pages.    One of the most difficult sources to locate, in fact almost impossible.  Months worth of reading and packed with great genealogy.  Contains the following biographical sketches:    1.  The leaders of the County Associations who, with their levies, took part in the preliminary operations and contributed much of the man power for the Defence. 2.  The Apprentice Boys and those responsible for shutting the gates on the 8th Dec. 1688. 3.  The actual Defenders during the 105 day siege (over 1200 genealogical sketches) 4.  Those engaged in the relief of the city A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defense of Enniskillen in 1688 and 1689, with Historical Poetry and Biographical notes, by the Rev. John Graham, M.A. Rector of Magilligan in the Diocese of Derry.  Includes the Battles of the Boyne, Athlone, and Aughrim and the siege and Capitulation of Limmerick by Lord McCaulay, Toronto, 1869    The historical poems are family genealogies about those who were at Derry and where they came from.  Along with "Fighters of Derry" these two sources contain more actual genealogical information than any others I have seen. Three Hundred Years in Innishowen, Being More Particularly an Account of the Family of Young of Culdaff with Short Accounts of Many Other Families Connected with Them, by Amy Young, 1929, The Linenhall Press, Belfast, 311 pages.    Some of the names included are Young, Hart, Harvey, Cary, Vaughan, McLaughlin, Skipton, Richardson, Knox, Ussher, Smith, Nesbitt, Chichester, Ball, Lawrence, Crofton, Boyd, Stuart and many others. The Laggan and its People, by S.M. Campbell, privately printed. A look at the history of the Laggan (Presbyterian Derry/Donegal) through the eyes of a local historian. Draws on local lore, Abercorn papers, records from PRONI. The Tinkling Spring: Headwater of Freedom, A Study of the Church and Her People, 1732-1952, by Howard McKnight Wilson, 1954, Fisherville, Virginia 542 pages    The best source of information on the Scotch-Irish of Augusta/Rockbridge Counties in Virginia.  Includes the Baptismal Records of the Rev. Craig.  In-depth study of the early families of the Shenandoah Valley. Castle's Woods: Frontier Virginia Settlement, 1769-1799, a thesis presented to the Faculty of the Department of History, East Tennessee State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of master of Arts, by James W. Hagy, 1966, 150 pages.    The most popular of the documents offered, this covers the families who settled in Russell county, Virginia when it was considered the frontier.  If your ancestors came through southwestern Virginia, this document is the history of your family.  Contains information on specific families as well as the farmers, speculators, artisans, and preachers who resided there.  Lots on the Indian battles that were a daily feature of life on the frontier.  Names like Russell, Walker, Porter, Cowan, Houston, Boone, Montgomery, Fraley, Thompson, Anderson, Kilgore, and 50 or so other "Scotch-Irish" families make this an invaluable resource for your family history. The Reverend Samuel Houston, V.D.M., by George West Diehl, 1970, McClure Publishing Co. 125 pages History of the early Virginia Presbyterians through the life of the Rev. Samuel Houston, kin to Sam Houston of Texas fame. The Stirling Merchant Gild and Life of John Cowane, founder of Cowane's Hospital in Stirling, by David B. Morris, Town Clerk, Stirling, Jamieson & Munro, LTD. 1919, 367pages. This is really two books in one.   The first part deals with the Gild. Laws, history, struggle with Unfreemen and with the Crafts, Administration, Merchandising, Conditions of entry, etc. and the second part which is about the life of John Cowane, Dean of the Gild and his contributions to it. Well there you have it.  The best documents I have found.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the above items (I would like to make copies for free but I can't) contact me at cscunc@aol.com for  details. Regards, Robert Cowan 525 Harrogate Rd. Matthews, North Carolina 28105

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In a message dated 2/1/03 4:43:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, GenieElle@aol.com writes: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36 Just tried it, it functions appropriately. Bill

In a message dated 1/31/03 7:44:34 AM, JeanMcCarthy36@aol.com writes: << http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36 >> I was attempting to view your information and keep getting an error message---URL not found----anyone else have the same problem? Any idea WHY I would be getting this message? Regards, Ellen

I am in the process of updating all my info after loosing some of it, my worst nightmare come true! I am looking for the following families: BROWN: Margaret Brown b December 13, 1814 where? Ireland is my only answer. She is the daughter of James Brown who married ?. The family immigrated to Canada prior to 1830, the year of Margaret's marriage to John Davey/Davy. COSTLEY: It is possible this name is COSTELLO. William COS... married Sarah Unknown. Per results found at "Caora" there is a William Costley of the Townland of Clare, Parish Moira, Record Source Tithes-1832 but no idea if this is my William. Per his son's (William Cos... b July 1821, Ireland) obituary, William was an English Church Clergyman. The son immigrated to and settling at Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada abt 1837 with possible sibblings but no info to show William and Sarah immigrated as well. JOHNSTON: William Johnston b abt 1815 Castledawson, Londonderry Co., Ireland. He married Sarah GARVIN November 5, 1835 in Castledawson. She is the daughter of Stephen Garvin and Isabella SUFFERN. Their son, John Johnston b bet 1827-1831 Castledawson, immigrated to, finally settling at Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada prior to 1860, the year of his marriage to Susan Van Valkenburg. If any of the above looks familiar, I would love to exchange info. Thanks.

Old Irish School Records on my web site at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36 I have posted another 100 old school records on my web site. This new batch ranges from 1868 to 1874. They cover schools in Belfast, Holywood, Cultra and surrounding areas. The first few records are a bit sparse on information but generally they give, Name of the school, Date of Entry, Register Number, Pupil's Name, Age of Pupil last birthday, Religious Denomination, Residence, Occupation or means of living of parents. I have included all the children who were on the register and not just my names of interest. I hope this might be of interest and that at least some of you will find it helpful to your research. 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/FLYNN, STRAIN, SPRATT, McCLENAGHAN, KENNEDY.

Thanks Sue for your lovely welcome, we're still working on a new Web Page format and hopefully will have it uploaded within the week, I'm also a "Newbie" to this Group as my research was always dedicated to Antrim, especially the Dervock, Derrykeighan and Bushmills area in particular. I really am puffed with pride that I'm able to partake and finally "Put In" and hopefully help others after having been the recipient of so much assistance in my Irish searches over many years, I only wish my Great Great Grandfather could know that his Grandson, from far away Melbourne in AU has embodied his roots in the County that he left, I find it awesomely ironic. I'll send the Group the new Url when we [My Cousin Gillian who resides close to Adelaide in the State of South Australia] complete our task. Best Wishes to All. Don in Melbourne AU <Snip>-----Original Message----- From: Sue Seibert Sent: Thursday, 30 January 2003 To: NorthernIrelandGenWeb-L@rootsweb.com We would like to welcome Don Johnston who is now hosting County Antrim Northern IrelandGenWeb. Welcome, Don! <Unsnip>

Now, I would like to introduce Don Johnston's cousin, Gilliam Bartlett gillda@ozemail.com.au <mailto:> . She will be working with Don on the Atrim site. Please welcome her. -- Slán ~ Sue Seibert P. O. Box 61 Mineral Wells TX 76068-0061 siouxcitysue@cox-internet.com http://www.ralphandsue.com

We would like to welcome Don Johnston who is now hosting County Antrim Northern IrelandGenWeb. Welcome, Don! -- Slán ~ Sue Seibert P. O. Box 61 Mineral Wells TX 76068-0061 siouxcitysue@cox-internet.com http://www.ralphandsue.com

1901 Irish Census on my web site at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36 Brenda Anderson in Canada has very kindly sent me her latest 1901 census Belfast research results. Hence there are more names than my names of interest in this batch. I have put a link to the new pages with Brenda’s name on the index link. Once you enter the site click on 1901 census then click on Brenda’s Records. If you have already viewed Brenda’s previous records then click on the link Brenda’s New Records. The records are for Pottinger Ward. Thank you very much indeed Brenda for your kindness and generosity in sharing your hard work with us. I am sure everybody appreciates your generosity as much as I do. 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/FLYNN, STRAIN, SPRATT, McCLENAGHAN, KENNEDY.

If you are interested in adopting a Northern Ireland GenWeb county, please let me know, as I am setting up a wish list. --sue, Northern Ireland GenWeb Country Coordinator -- Sue Seibert P. O. Box 61 Mineral Wells TX 76068-0061 siouxcitysue@cox-internet.com http://www.ralphandsue.com

Old Irish School Records on my web site at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36 At last I have started posting my old school records on my web site. They are very old and hard to read accurately. Sometimes they are indecipherable. It is a very long slow process so please be patient with me. I will keep adding to them just as quickly as I can. They cover schools in Belfast, Holywood, Cultra and surrounding areas. The dates are from 1868—1898. I will post them in the order I found them on the films with the year clearly indicated for each school and batch of records. The first few records are a bit sparse on information but generally they give, Name of the school, Date of Entry, Register Number, Pupil's Name, Age of Pupil last birthday, Religious Denomination, Residence, Occupation or means of living of parents. I have included all the children who were on the register and not just my names of interest. I hope this might be of interest and that at least some of you will find it helpful to your research. 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/FLYNN, STRAIN, SPRATT, McCLENAGHAN, KENNEDY.

I am looking for information on the following name variations. Stranix, Strannix, Stranax, Stanix, Stannix, Stanex etc etc. They lived in Aghalee in the 1800s. If you come across records of this family please send me a pointer. I'd really appreciate that! philip@stranex.net

I am trying to find the following for an Australian: * a will and its document number for Samuel Kitchen of Coleraine, Port Rush who died 20 February 1865. He was the governor of Londonderry Gaol. * an obituary from the Londonderry Chronicle, Londonderry Standard or Coleranie Chronicle * any lists of government employees which would trace his career In return I am prepared to check Australian indexes of births, deaths and marriages, 19th Century Australian shipping indexes and lists where they exist and do limited newspaper searches of the main Australian dailies. S.Ryan _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

1901 Irish Census on my web site at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36 I have updated the Belfast Street Directory for 1901 on my web site. There are now 2,276 streets in my street directory. I have also updated the Streets and Wards pages. 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/FLYNN, STRAIN, SPRATT, McCLENAGHAN, KENNEDY.

Hello I am looking for the baptism of an ancestor of mine, a catholic, born C1826. I belive she came from Newry. I have searched the baptism register for Newry 1818-27 on an LDS film without success. However,It was hard to read, and may well be worth searching it again, but I wonder, does anyone know if any of the adjoining parishes might have been used by Newry people? Also the list of Catholic parish records in John Grenham's tracing your Irish ancestros seemms to suggest that the only way to look at the Newry register is through the LDS, is this the case? Is their not a copy of the register at PRONI or in Dublin? All the Best to alll for the New Year. Michael Bunrs

In a message dated 12/30/02 4:02:27 AM, Aardvarkgs@btinternet.com writes: << Also the list of Catholic parish records in John Grenham's tracing your Irish ancestros seemms to suggest that the only way to look at the Newry register is through the LDS, is this the case? Is their not a copy of the register at PRONI or in Dublin? >> If you look at the entire title listing in the LDS catalog, it will tell you where the original filming was done. L

I have put a new message board on my web site at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jeanmccarthy36 Please feel free to post your messages about your ancestors. The old message board was withdrawn by the hosts. I am very grateful to the new hosts at Boards2Go for providing this free message board. The banners are so that these boards can remain free of charge. Kind Regards. Jean McCarthy nee Moore