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Dean and Pinkerton - (Templepatrick - County Antrim)
I am looking for information on William Dean/Deans b. abt. 1805 and Margaret Pinkerton b abt 1811 in Templepatrick. They married sometime around 1830-32, They had at least 7 children who accompanied Margret to the U.S. in 1849 where they settled in Paterson NJ. There is no record of William Dean arriving in the U.S. I would like to determine their ancestors and/or what happened to William. William and Margaret were my great-great-grandparents on my mother's side.
Family Surnames: Dean, Deans, Pinkerton, Eastwood
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Thomas Pinkerton - (Templepatrick - County Antrim)
Born around 1822. (labourer) Emmigrated to UK around 1843. Married Mary Fleming 1851 in Denny,nr Stirling, Scotland. Lived and died in Denny, working around the pits. Father was Alexandre Pinkerton (a block printer). Thomas and Mary had a son, Thomas Pinkerton and a daughter, Isabella who married James Shirra. One of my great (x2) grandfathers on my mother's side. Any family info welome as have no other clues!
Family Surnames: Pinkerton
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Greer/Grier - (Templepatrick - County Antrim)
Looking for info on an Israel Greer born 1796 in Templepatrick. Have a family of James I, James II, John, Thomas and daughters Mary & Margaret or Martha Greer/Grier that match DNA of Israel Greer. This Greer/Grier family left Antrim around 1772 for America. Would like to find a male Greer/Grier in Templepatrick willing to take a DNA test. DNA shows Viking markers.
Family Surnames: Greer Grier
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Samuel Halliday - (Templepatrick - County Antrim)
Samuel Halliday born Ballyutoag, Templepatrick abt 1825 married Catherine Dunlop born 1834 in Templepatrick married 1859. Had son James Halliday born 1865 Ballysillan, Antrim. Anyone with connections to the family would love contact.
Family Surnames: Halliday, Dunlop
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Jamison Wm John & McKinstry Mary - (Templepatrick - County Antrim)
These were my Great Great Grandparents who lived at Ballymartin House, Templepatrick - children were Elizabeth (b1863) (my Great Great Grandmother who married Captain John Lewis from Wales), Mary (who married Joseph Barrett of Ballyhartfield Doagh), Agnes (who married John Williamson) James and Thomas (who both married are whose descendants for whom I am particularly searching - Thomas believed to have emigrated to South Africa dates unknown) and Margaret (who married ? Wallace)
Wm John had a brother Thomas who married Margaret McGlaughlin in 1852 and she had a sister, Agnes, who married a Williamson. Wm John and Thomas also had a sister, Margaret who married Samuel Robinson 7.3.1851. All these marriages took place in Lylehill Pres Church nr Templepatrick, Co Antrim, N Ireland.
Any information relating to relatives - ancestors or descendants are extremely welcome.
Family Surnames: Jamison Mckinstry
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Castle Upton Templepatrick - (Templepatrick - County Antrim)
A handed down family story(unproven)is that a Seymour daughter from Castle Upton fell off her horse - rescued by & fell in love with an estate worker called PETER SEABOURNE. They ran away & married & had a daughter SOPHIA Peter Seabourne became a coastguard (died June 1867 in Donegal) Their daughter Sophia Seabourne married my grandfather James Wright in Moville in 1864
Any help to prove this story greatly appreciated
Family Surnames: Seymour Seabourne Wright
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McNeilly, Samuel & Patterson, Rosa - (Templepatrick - County Antrim)
Searching for information about my great-great-granndparents, Sam & Rosa McNeilly, married in Templepatrick on 3rd January, 1826. Their son, John McNeilly, born c.1827, migrated to Victoria, Australia in 1849.I have searched for further information for years, also when holidaying in Nthn Ireland, searching through graveyards and trying to locate the exact area where they lived - all to no avail! Would love to know whether there were other siblings, and their history; also, prior history if possible. John McNeilly played a significant part in the history of Victoria, which I would be happy to share.
Family Surnames: Mcneilly, Patterson
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Stewart - (Whiteabbey - County Antrim)
Looking for family of Thomas Stewart born 1891 and his sister Emma Stewart born 1892 (she married in 1917, later migrating from Whiteabbey to Australia). Father's name was Thomas Stewart and mother's name Jane. Mother died when they were only young and their father remarried to Mary (who used to write to my mother - her grand-daughter by marriage).
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Stewart, in Whiteabbey - (Whiteabbey - County Antrim)
Looking for info on my great grandfather's family, they were in Whiteabbey between 1901 onwards. Thomas Stewart born approx. 1856 in C. Antrim, family: James b approx 1881, Jackson 1883, Thomas 1891, Emma/Emily 1892, Jane 1893, (she ran a pub in Nothern Ireland and I met her in 1960), William 1895, Mary 1898,
Wife Jane who died approx 1902, then Mary.
Family Surnames: Stewart
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Drennan Family - (Whiteabbey - County Antrim)
Looking for information on Drennan family who lived in Whiteabbeyfrom 1890s to present day George b1898d1974 served WWIand his descendants including his wife Frances Smyth and her family Alex b1890s Upholsterer and his descendants in N ireland Canada plus his wife Martha Cassells b1895 Co Armagh and her relations Finally Isaac Cassells b1890s and his decendants
Family Surnames: Drennan - Cassells- Smyth
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Wallace family from Whiteabbey - (Whiteabbey - County Antrim)
I am trying to find a family from Whiteabbey by the name of Wallace in 1935 ,they had a flour factory and the wife was in Girl Guides at St Patricks Church in Jordenstown .I would be very pleased if someone knew them please contact me Thank you
Family Surnames: Wallace
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Bashford - Spratt - (Whitehead - County Antrim)
Charles Neil Thomson Bashford emigrated from Whitehead to the US (Chicago)in May 1912. Passenger manifest shows nearest relative as Margaret (Spratt) Bashford of 2 Seaforth Terrace, Whitehead, County Antrim. He was born in Riccarton, Ayr in 1860, listed in 1861 census in Riccarton, married Margaret Spratt in Templecorran,Larne, Antrim in 1904. Shows with wife in 1911 census in Bangor. 1920 census in Chicago, returned to Belfast in 1928, died in 1935.
Would appreciate any information, pictures, etc.
Family Surnames: Bashford Spratt
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Spence/Murdoch/Harper connection - (Whitehouse - County Antrim)
I am researching the above families, Spence and Murdoch originate from Comber Co. Down; and at times from the Co.Antrim part of Belfast. Harper (Evelina) originated from Whitehouse, Co. Antrim and married my Great Grandfather John Murdoch in Jun 1874; which was his second marriage.
In the case of Spence (William) who was born about 1751; I am sure that a daughter of his married my Great Great Grandfather, Robert Murdoch.
Family Surnames: Spence/Murdoch
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PEDEN - (Woodburn - County Antrim)
I am looking to find details of my grandmother Ann Jane Peden who on the 1911 census was born in Woodburn. She was married to George Cavan my father James Alexander's father and they got married in Barrow-In-Furness. He came over from Downpatrick and I believe they must have met in Barrow-In-Furness and got married there in 1901. If there are any relatives of Ann also known as Annie in Woodburn I would really love you to get in touch with me via Curiousfox.com Thank you.
Family Surnames: Peden, Cavan
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Reid and Gourley - (Ballyhackamore - County Antrim)
Looking for information on Hugh Reid and wife Mary Gourley who married in 1912, Hugh's father was Robert and mother Margaret? lived at Sandown Road Ballyhackamore. Mary Gourley's father was Thomas Gourley living at Connswater Street in 1912.
Family Surnames: Reid Gourley
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Seeking McInalls - (Billy - County Antrim)
Family tradition says that James McInall went to Scotland from Bush Mills, Antrim which would be Billy or Dunluce parishes. According to Scottish records, he was the son of William McInall, storekeeper, and Jane McLoy and was born in 1832, in "Ireland". Spelling variant is McAnall.
Family Surnames: Mcinall, Mcloy
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blacks - (Billy - County Antrim)
I am looking for my ancestors a lachlan black and a grace mclaughlin of co antrim northern Ireland their daughters eliza black married a rothery and emmigrated to new zealand , another daughter married Robert Irwin Mclaughlin of Island corr co antrim they also had a Hugh, Maria,Sophia, and a Daniel. Im wondering if their parents may have come from Scotland orrigionally. I know they lived at moycraig mosside and I think some of their ancestors may still live there.
Family Surnames: Black Mclaughlin
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Stewart, William, Hugh early 1800's - (Billy - County Antrim)
Looking for information on the Stewart's living at Billy, Antrim, Ireland. Hugh or William Stewart and family. They lived on the Ballyness property. Hugh was married to Mary McKinall (mcInall, MacNaul) about 1811.
Family Surnames: Stewart, Mcinal
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wilson - (Carnmoney, Carmoney - County Antrim)
iam looking for any information about robert wilson dob 1763 in carnmoney,and his wife margaret ferguson dob carnmoney 1767 thay had five children james 1790,jane 1792,elizabeth 1795,thomas 1798 and robert 1803,thay were all born in carnmoney.
Family Surnames: Wilson/Ferguson
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McCLINTON/McCLINTOCK - (Carnmoney, Carmoney - County Antrim)
Looking to make the connection to Ireland for the McClinton family. Thomas McClinton was born in Ireland circa 1808 but died in Stonykirk, Wigtownshire, Scotland. His father was probably William McClinton
Family Surnames: Mcclinton / Mcclintock
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Find burial - (Carnmoney, Carmoney - County Antrim)
Trying to trace the burial site of Esther Crawford and believed to be buried in carmoney but not sure who was born in 1924 and died in 1953 she either died on or buried on 7th May 1953
Family Surnames: Crawford
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Wiley/Wylie from Carnmoney. - (Carnmoney, Carmoney - County Antrim)
I believe that my ggg grandfather may have been born here,c 1830.
His name was James Wiley, and he married Maria Nichol.I also have a marriage for this couple as being 1851, Newtonhamilton.As I have now found, there are lots of James Wileys from this part of the world.
From James and Maria's marriage entry, I have their father's names as John Wiley and William Nichol, respectively.
On arriving in Scotland, however, the family surname is spelt Wylie.
Anyone with links to these names?
Gail
Family Surnames: Wylie-Nichol
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James Irvine, Carnmoney Parish - (Carnmoney, Carmoney - County Antrim)
Looking for family of James Irvine, christened in 1847 in Carnmoney Parish, Antrim. Had sisters Gertie, Sallie, Maggie and brother Samuel. Not sure of parents' names. James emigrated to Philadelphia circa 1863 where he was employed as a coachman. Had daughters Margaret, Catharine, Sarah and Fannie. Married to Fanny White, also from Northern Ireland.
Family Surnames: Irvine, White
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Campbell, Harvey families - (Carnmoney, Carmoney - County Antrim)
My great grandfather, Hugh Campbell, was born in Carmoney to John Campbell and Agnes Harvey around 1840-1845. Around 1866 he went to the US and from 1881-1912 lived in Morrisville, Pa. Would like to get more information on his family in Ireland if possible. Looks like he had a brother Robert, born in 1839. Any info would help.
Family Surnames: Campbell, Harvey
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RODGERS - (Carnmoney, Carmoney - County Antrim)
Looking for Ross Rodgers b 1761 and married Elizabeth ? 1786. I believe his parents were Alexander and Jannet Rodgers nee Vint from Carmoney. Ross and Elizabeth went to live in Ayr Scotland and eventually had 7 children. Any info would be very gratefully received. Anthony
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MCready/McIlroy - (Castlereagh - County Antrim)
Robert and Mary Jane McCready of 4 Moore St Belfast's family are who I am looking for. Their one son Robert who went to Scotland and married Jessie Kinniburgh was my grandfather. Any information gratefully received
Family Surnames: Mccready.Mcilroy.Kinniburgh.
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Jamison McWilliams of Dervock area - (Clover Hill - County Antrim)
Looking for any info on William John Jamison who married Mary McWilliamsand their family. On their April 6th 1871 wedding registration he is listed as a widower from Ballynafeagh Parish of Derrykeighan. Mary is listed as a weaver from Urble parish of Billy. His dad was John Jamison. Her dad was William McWilliams. Their three sons were born William at Cloverhill Ballynafeagh, Charles at Larkhill, and Johnston at Drumafivey, before they all emmigrated to the USA then Canada. Is Larkhill now called Kirkhills? it seems to be in the same place on an old map. I am William and Mary's great grandaughter.
Family Surnames: Jamison Jameson Jamieson Mcwilliams
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Seeking McInalls - (Dunluce Castle and Parish - County Antrim)
According to family tradition, James McInall went to Scotland from Bush Mills, which would be Dunluce or Billy parishes. His parents were William McInall, shopkeeper, and Jane McLoy and he was born in "Irelend" in 1832 according to Scottish records. Spelling variant is McAnall.
Family Surnames: Mcinall, Mcloy
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McVICKER / SHIRLEY - (Dunluce Castle and Parish - County Antrim)
I am seeking information on William John McVICKER /MCVICKAR/McVICAR born in Ballyhunlsey abt 1858. He married Mary SHIRLEY on 10th Feb 1882 in Ireland. Mary was born in Ballyrobin abt 1860. They immigrate to Australia and have a son James born in NSW in 1885, a son William John McVicker born in 1887, son Samuel in 1892, son Harold George born 1895, and daughter Mabel Elsie born in 1899.
The parents of William John were Hugh MCVicker and Jane.
Mary's parents were James SHIRLEY and Mary.
any help gratefully appreciated
Family Surnames: Mcvicker, Shirley
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barr family - (Greencastle, near Belfast - County Antrim)
looking for any menber of David Alexander Barr born around 1910.I am his daughter. I came to america in 1948.He was married to my mother, Gertrude Elliott for a short time.If anyone knows anything about this family please contact me. I also have a half-sister named Elizabeth still in Ireland. I have never met.
Family Surnames: Barr
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shaw family greencastle circa 1900's - (Greencastle, near Belfast - County Antrim)
looking for anyone with links to the shaw family, greencastle northern ireland.
My grandfather was william shaw b.1909, his father was Samuel shaw b.?, samuel married a sarah ann greer in 1904.
samuel's father was called james shaw b.? and sarah's father was called james greer.
if you have any links to this lot please let me know.
Family Surnames: Shaw, Greer
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Elizabeth from Killead, McClurg - (Killead - County Antrim)
Elizabeth born 1807 had six boys and one girl. Robert, Samuel, Joesph, David, Nathenal, Marth Ann, Thomas, Husbands name we
don't know. David,Samuel,known to went to the U.S., Robert to Quebec Canada. Please send any information.
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McClinton/McClintock - (Killead - County Antrim)
Hoping to make the connection between Scotland and N.Ireland. Thomas McClinton was born in Ireland - possibly son of William. Any info regarding this family name welcomed.
Family Surnames: Mcclinton / Mcclintock
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Elizabeth McClurg - (Killead - County Antrim)
Update Elizabeth McClurg was married in 1807 We are looking for who she married. ???????????
She was born in/about 1791.They had sons and daughter(s).
Three sons, one is David, moved to US, David married Sarah M one of many sons is William H. he had sons and daughters, a William A,
We are interested in finding out where Elizabeth came form and husbands name is. Thanks
Family Surnames: Mcclurg
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Nesbitt and McKeown - (Killead - County Antrim)
Edward Nesbitt married Mary Anne Mckeown 1881
Edward was the son of Matthew Nesbitt and Sarah Gray
Mary Anne was the daughter of Patick McKeown mother unknown
any information of McKeowns would be appreciated
Matthew was the son of James and unknown
Sarah Gray was the daughter of Samuel Gray and Sarah Clyde
Family Surnames: Nesbitt, Mckeown, Gray,Clyde
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Thomas McBurney and Sarah Gilchrist - (Killead - County Antrim)
I'm looking for information about the family of Thomas McBurney who married Sarah Gilchrist in 1766 and died 1773. Sarah and their children (James, Barbara, Elizabeth and Thomas) emigrated to America in 1784 and settled initially in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. James and Thomas subsequently settled in Steuben County, New York. James McBurney had a cousin, John Beattie from County Antrim, who later came to Steuben County, New York along with his wife Eliza. I'm interested in learning more about the ancestral histories of the McBurney, Gilchrist and Beattie families in Northern Ireland.
Family Surnames: Mcburney Gilchrist Beattie
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Wright/Gt. gt. grandparents - (Killead - County Antrim)
My Gt.Gt. grandparents were Samuel Wright and Charlotte Hoy. born 1841 & 1844 respectively, were married in Killead on 31st July 1862. Both their fathers were named William. They moved to Scotland then to Hartlepool, Co. Durham, after 1881 I can find no trace of them. Has anyone knowledge of any part of this family?
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