Surname Registry For Derry County Ireland

Michael Charles TREANOR was born c1816 in Desertmartin, Derry Ire to Charles TREANOR & Margaret O’REGAN on 28Aug 1838 in Glasgow Scotland he married Margaret GIBSON. They returned to Londonderry, Derry, where several children were born before they emigrated to NSW Australia in 1841. MCT had secured employment as a lay teacher in early catholic schools t Wollongong, then Gosford, Hartley, Sutton Forest, Penrith, And Sally’s Flat near Bathurst, NSW. Kay

McElwee/Laverty/O’Neill/Hansen:

From The Loup, Castledawson, Bellaghy areas. Patrick Laverty left the area for Glasgow after some trouble ?1870’s. First wife Mary-Ann Callagher, second wife Theresa. His daughter Margaret Jane b 1864 possibly living with relatives ?O’Neill in The Loup came out to New Zealand aged 16. Siblings Matilda, John, Henry, Mary-Ann (died in Glasgow), Patrick. Three McElwee brothers came out to New Zealand ?1880’s John, Daniel and Machal. Their parents were Robert McElwee and Magaret McCaffey. Possibly had a sister called Elizabeth who married a man named in Hansen.

Marie-Louise McElwee

Looking for information on 2 brothers Richardson and Adamson Mulholland from Londonderry Ireland {we think} arrived in the US spring of 1832. A Lavina Glasgow was also on the ship and later married Richardson, they moved from the US and settled in Canada in 1842. We still live on the farm that they settled on. We are looking for information on their family in Ireland as we have a record of family in Canada.

Joan Mulholland

William Charles Strathern, b.1828, death 1904 Killyberry Farm, Bellaghy, Londonderry, Ireland. Father, William Strathern, Mother, Mary O'Toole parents address unknown. Many records have surname as Strayhorn.

Richard Strathern

James Fairley married Jane Mullholland 9.3.1871 - Ballyquin, Carrick. His father James Fairley Carpenter, hers Robert Mullholland Farmer Son William Fearley born 30.6.1873 - informant Isabella Robinson.
They then appear on the 1881 Scottish Census, James and Jane Fairley b Ireland, William Fairley b Ireland, Isabella Fairley b Scotland 1876, Jane Fairley b Scotland 1878, Annie Fairley b Scotland 1880,
Isabella Robinson b Ireland Widow Mother-in-law.

Liz Maher

I am a direct descendant of William Robert Porter and his brother, Hugh. They came from Londonderry, Ireland in the early part of the eighteenth century and settled in Londonerry, Pennsylvania. I would appreciate any information that contributors to your website might have about William and Hugh Porter and any Porter who lived in Londonderry in the eighteenth century.

Frank W. Porter

William Moore, his wife Janet and at least four of their children, Nathaniel (Bn 1803), Thomas (Bn 1807), Robert (Bn 18112), and John (Bn 1817) all arrived in Charleston, South Carolina Harbor on Nov 3, 1820 inbound from Belfast. Along with them were Elisabeth (24) and daughter Janet (3), possibly an older daughter-in-law with her child - (OR a sister-in-law accompanying Moore's family to join a husband already in the USA.

Sid Moore

Mary Devenny had a son in Londonderry Workhouse 14 Nov 1898.

Emma

Researching Falconbridge family. John Kennedy Falconbridge (#2) born Coleraine 1819, parents Mary Glenholme and William Falconbridge. John Kennedy migrated to Ontario Canada. He was the father of Sir William Glenholme Falconbridge. William Falconbridge married Mary Glenholme perhaps in Lisburn around 1800 and both died in County Donegal. William's parents believed to be William Falconbridge and a "Miss Kennedy" perhaps the first child of Samuel Kennedy of Lisburn, corn/flour miller of Grove Green. John Kennedy #2 married Miss Eliza Dougan in Dunboe Parish. He was named after his uncle John Kennedy #1 (son of William and Miss Kennedy who died in Canada in 1819). Searching for births of siblings of William Falconbridge (e.g. Samuel (1811) Alexander (1832?) William (1817) Anna Maria (1818?) and marriage of parents Mary Glenholme and William Falconbridge.

Valerie Price-Currer

Looking for the Gray family. I believe they were from County Derry. They are related on my mothers side, Daniel Gray was born on Nov. 13th 1859 married a Nellie Flanagan. There was an uncle Patrick Gray and a Mary Cleary Gray. Marys grandchildren are Shauna, Noeleen and Aidan.

RegClrk16

Researching The family of George & Mary Eaton parents of I believe 10 children. John b. 1813 married Margaret Boyle b. 1816 in Dublin 1833 and they had several children born in Glasgow, Scotland before coming to Canada. John was apparently a blacksmith in Toronto for a time before buying a farm. Margaret b. 1819 married a Charles Dougherty and they had a daughter Mary Jane in 1952 before coming to Canada. Marie who was born 1824 in Coleraine, Derry and married a Joseph Benner after she came to Canada. Sarah born 1834 in Macosquin, Derry who was married to (1) John Henry Proudlove, (2) Samuel Hunter after she came to Canada. Accoding to Marie's obit there were 10 children in the family of George and Mary Eaton. I don't know the maiden name of Mary.

Marg

Bartley, Mary Agnes/Annie I believe she was born in Derry about 1861. She emigrated to Fremantle Australia. She may have travelled with a guardian (sister Mary ?) 1868. It is possibe that she was orphaned.

Jane Laurie

George Robert Adams. Born around 1847. Married for the 2nd time to Mary Jane Richardson about 1877 not sure if in Ireland or London as thats where they settled. Both George and Mary had been married before and both had sons called James, James Adams was in the Indian Army and James Yeo (Marys son) worked in the law courts in London. George was a printers reader. Would like to know who his parents were, any siblings etc.

Jean Taylor

My great, great, great-grandfather, John Knox, born 1810, Londonderry (County Derry), Ireland in 1810 to parents from Scotland. He left Londonderry with his brother William Knox in 1832 on the Ship Asia going to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He remained a few years in Philadelphia with Knox relatives already there and later moving to Quincy, Illinois, where he married Anna Jane Anderson, a widow with two children, on May 7, 1849 at the Adams County Courthouse. Anna Jane Anderson was born January 31, 1821 in Londonderry, Ireland to parents from Scotland. In 1858 John and Anna Jane Knox with their two children moved to Chariton County, Missouri where they purchased a farm, raised cattle, grew produce crops, parented six more children and twenty-six grand children, and lived there the remainder of their lives. John Knox died in 1879 in Chariton County and Anna Jane Anderson-Knox died 1887 in Chariton County, Missouri. They are both buried in the Bethel Cemetery, Brunswick, Missouri.

Robert Knox

I would like to find out more of my Derry Wallace relations. They were my Grand-father’s siblings. Although living in and around Burt, Co. Donegal, Isabella Cargill, and William Wallace were married in the Ballyarnett- Templemore Parish in Derry. On 11 Jan. 1849. They had 7 children 5 of whom lived to adulthood. Catherine, William, David and Sarah, Jane are the only ones I know of. David married Jessie McNeilage in Derry at the First Derry Presbyterian Church, 1 Oct 1878. Their children were; James Richard, Andrew, Rebecca, David, John Sarah, Robert, Joseph, William and Robert. Some of these children lived and worked in and around Derry, but we know virtually nothing of them as my Grandfather Joseph emigrated with his Campbell relations from Drumahoe and Fincairn to South Canterbury in New Zealand. Jessie Wallace is said to be buried in Glendermott cemetery. We don’t know when she died though. Can anyone assist in tracking down some of these people Please. David was a Wheelwright and Carpenter. Young Catherine lived in Carrickfergus. Sarah lived in Alexandra Place.

Joe Wallace

I am trying to trace my grandmother's family. Her name was Sarah Jane Kelly, born in Donegal. Her parents were William Kelly born in Donegal. He married Mary Ann Slater in 1872. Mary Ann was born in Londonderry, October 26, 1851. Her parents were John and Mary (Anderson) both born ? in Donegal. Mary Ann and William Kelly emigrated to Canada in the 1880's.

Sharon

My greatgrand father Francis Treanor married Mary Kelly in February 1857 Draperstown Roman Catholic Church Ballinascreen After checking the Desertmartin Kilcronaghan baptism files it seems them had a son called James in November 1857. They also had a son called Patrick in 1865 (who is my grandfather) Francis was Treanor, James was Treanor, and Patrick was Traynor and somewhere along time Patrick changed to Trainor which was my maiden name and spelling. Patrick eventually married in 1893 and after a career in the army he reached Captain and went on to retired in Belfast. The family home was in Bracklislea. Draperstown. At some time Francis was in America (Kentucky) because we have a walking stick presented to him "from his friends in Kentucky"

Miriam Mulholland

I am looking for Pierce's from Northern Ireland near Moneymore and who might be buried in the Desertlyn or John's Protestant Church graveyard in Moneymore. There was a Ben Peirce a grocer and newspaper agent around 1858-66 in Moneymore. There was a George Pierce farmer in Ballygrooby. Also Looking for Elizabeth Booth 1783-1861 who lived in Ireland and married a Robert Pierce-they had several children but George Pierce their son did not leave Ireland. Any information would be appreciated.

Wilma Reath

KELLY/ANDERSON/SLATER:

HARBISON/WADE/HUNTER/McMURTRY/CONLEY:

Harbison, Francis father of John Harbison who lived in Ballinderry. John married Margaret Wade Aug. 11, 1860 in Parish Church of Ballinderry in County of Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
John later married Mary Hunter March 23, 1875 in the 1st Presbyterian Church in the County of Londonderry.
John and Margaret had a daughter Mary Harbison.
She had a son, Robert Harbison, out of wedlock born, July 31, 1896, Castleroe, County Londonderry. She later married William McMurtry July 18, 1909.
Robert married Mary Conley July 2, 1919 at Macosquin Parish, County Londerry. Northern Ireland.

Sandy Allen

I am trying to trace MICHAEL KELLY (b. about 1800 - d. about 1870), married to Mary (Crilly?), and son JAMES KELLY (b. about 1834, d. 1896 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland), married to BRIDGET McBRIDE (b. about 1839 - d. 1920 in Lanarkshire, Scotland), who lived in the Ballinascreen/Draperstown area.

Janice O'Neill

My ancestor William Barnett was born in Scotland in 1603 and came to Londonderry about 1630. His descendant John Barnett came to Pennsylvania in 1727

Carolyn Mills Hughes

McCluskey James, born 1834 Ireland Belfast cto Canada Quebec help find parents greatgrandparents.

Ivy Watson

My grandfather, William Mc Namara, was born in, Ballyclose, Limavady, Co. Derry, 1877. His first wife's name was Mc Aleece or Mc Aleen. Her mother's name was Margaret. They lived on Canal St., in Lisburn and on Sherrif St., in Belfast. My grandfather was a blacksmith. His second wife was Florence Campbell of the Channel Islands and later Lisburn and Belfast. It was told that his son, Daniel McNamara, left Ireland for Scotland in his early years and never returned to Belfast. Any information about Dan and his family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mary Rossi

My great-grandfather, John Mullins, came from Londonderry in 1855 to Adelaide, on the Ship The Admiral Boxer. He came with with his brother James Mullins. I know what happened, when he came to Australia, but I don’t know anything, about their time, before they came out to Australia, their father’s name was James Mullins. They were supposed to be Protestants. This is all I know. John Mullins was born in 1826, and his brother James Mullins was born in 1837.

Christine O'Keeffe

I am trying to find information about my Great Grandfather, John McFee (Born 1855) who immigrated from Co Derry to England in around 1880. His first born son was William James (possibly his father’s name). Any information would be appreciated.

David McFee

Looking for the Family of the following BRADLEY’s. BRADLEY John, b,c1836, Derry, Farm Labourer BRADLEY Mary, b,c1841, Derry, BRADLEY Daniel, b,1861, Derry, Farm Labourer BRADLEY Catherine, B,1864, Derry. BRADLEY Bridget Delia, b,1865, Derry. BRADLEY Annie, b 1868, Derry. BRADLEY Jane, B 1873, Derry, They left Glasgow, Scotland on the 20th January 1876 to Bluff, South Island, New Zealand on the ship POMONA. Any information on John & Marys parents would be very much appreciated.

John Mason

I am searching for the family of my great great grandfather, James Wark, born 1810, Donegal, Ireland, he had 6 brothers and 2 sisters. One of his sisters was Sarah, 2 of his brother's were William and Robert. Apparantly James father went to Montreal, Quebec, Canada a couple of times and wanted some of the family to come and join him, about 1835, the family that went at this time were apparantly lost at sea. James then went to live with his Aunt Loudon in Limvaddy,Londonderry,Ireland where he stayed until about 1842 when he went to join his three siblings in Montreal. There were Moore relatives in Londonderry as well, Solomon Moore born about 1782, Ireland, and died 1869, Carrowclare, Londonderry, Ireland, he had a son John Moore born about 1818, Londonderry. John Moore is a cousing to James Wark, born 1810, Donegal, Ireland. I found this information in an old family letter dated 1907.

Cheryl Wark

My ancestors were John Douglass (b. abt. 1762; d. 1837 Canada) married to Mary Snodgrass (b. abt 1766; d. 1860 Canada) and children Ellen, Martha, Margaret, Benjamin, John and Robert. Looking for birth dates/ places; marriage date for John/ Mary and John's parents. Thank you.

George Setterington

From Corick, Draperstown, Londonderry. I do not know his spouse's name. John had 4 known sons: James b.1827, Michael b1829, Bernard and John, all 4 left in the mid-1800's for America John had 1 known daughter: Margaret McWilliams m. James Kelly about 1869 and stayed in Ireland near her family. There are currently descendants in the Draperstown area with the last name Kelly and McEldowney but neither of them know anything about the McWilliams family. The McWilliams homestead on Corrick Rd. is still owned by a descendant although nobody lives on the land and there is no longer a house there. The family is Roman Catholic and attended the church in Straw.

Tammy Stuart

Derry City

Marg Meldrum

FLANIGAN/FLANAGAN/REINZEL:

Researching Peter Flanigan born abt 1759 in County Derry, Ireland. Two known children were born in Ireland: Michael Flanigan born abt 1793 in Ireland Bridget Flanigan born abt 1800 in Ireland Next 8 children starting in 1804 were born in Cambria Co. Pennsylvania. Therefore, I believe Peter and his wife Anna or Nancy (Reinzel) left Ireland between 1800 and 1804 and settled in Cambria Co., Pennsylvania. Peter Flanigan died March 15, 1861 in Cambria Co. Pennsylvania. Would like to find more information on this family and related lines and connect with other researchers.

Tina Telesca

John Laurence (farmer) married Charlotte Chambers. One of their children, Elizabeth, was born in Co. Derry around 1810 (source is her Death Cert in Australia) - Elizabeth married Samuel Mawhinney/Mawhinnew in 1833 in Ireland. Does anyone have any information on Elizabeth’s birth in Co. Derry around 1810? Also, then if there is anything on John Laurence in Co. Derry?

Diane Pecar

MULLINS/MULLENS/MULLANS:

Looking for Surname Mullins may also have been spelled Mullens or Mullans. First name John from Derry, left for Canada approximately 1850 not later, and settled in Horton Ontario Canada in 1851. Was married to Eliza Gilmore of Sligo.

Jim Mullins

McCOLGAN/NELIS (NEALIS:

I am researching my paternal grandmother. All I have is:
a) She was baptised in St Patrick's Church (Iskaheen) 1866
b) Her brother, Peter, was also baptised in this church (1868)
c) She married Hugh Smith in Duntocher Glasgow.
I would like to trace any of her forbears or, to receive any ancilliary information. Thank you for looking

Allister Smith

KENNEDY/FULTON/TORRENS:

I am researching the surname KENNEDY from the Caheny, Garvagh, and or Aghadowey area of Londonderry.
specifically my Grand father Samuel KENNEDY { Occ: Farmer} who married Mary FULTON { Occ: Teacher }
in the Killaig Parish Church 05 March 1903. Samuels Father was Church KENNEDY and mother was Martha
TORRENS. Samuel KENNEDYand his new wife Mary Fulton KENNEDY emigrated to New Zealand at some time between
1903 and 1918 when he first appears on the New Zealand Electoral Roll. I would love to fill in the gaps
in respect to his Irish ancestors, and any help and or advice as to research direction would be greatly appreaciated.

Colin Peter Kennedy

I am trying to research my Maternal Great Grand Mother Margaret Maginnis.
She was married to George Tanner on Nov. 04,1884 at Christ Church of Ireland Templemore Derry.
I know that she was born in Ireland, but I do not have any more information about her or her family any information would be greatly appreciated.

William Pearce

My Great Grandmother Ellen McGrellis (Her Death certificate 14 Dec 1931 Brisbane Australia says:
Ellen McGrillis born C1852 Londonderry Ireland, Married Clogher Tyrone, Ireland Father James McGrellis Mother ?
The Marriage Certificate says:>br> Marriage held 17 Nov 1872 at Roman Catholic Church, Clogher, District Strabane, County Tyrone. to Patrick Doherty.
Patricks residence at the time of Marriage was Meenaghill, Ellens residence at the time of Marriage was Magheramason, Ireland, Ellen was 20 Patrick was 25. Witness to the Marriage Owen McGrellis and James McDevitt. (On this document the "McGrellis is spelt a different way each time it is written ie McGrellis, McGrellin, McGrillis etc)
Patrick and Ellen came to Australia on the "Queensland' leaving 31 May 1873 arrived in Brisbane 2 Sept 1873.
Ellen named her children Mary, Ellen, William James, Margaret Ann - with another 2 males and 2 females deceased - names unknown. Don't know if any born in Ireland before they left. Don't know the names of any of her siblings or Patricks either.

Jan McGrill

I am looking for SHEARER FAMILY. or Halson and Campbell Families.
Matthew Shearer born N Ireland married Sally Halson born N Ireland Son was William Shearer born abt 1819 in Derry County Ireland
Married 1830 to Marry Campbell born Donagheady, County of Tyrone, Ireland
Her parents were Thomas Campbell and Sally Boag or Boak.
Matthew Shearer and Sally Halson moved to Ireland date Unknown

Laura Wilson Melton

I would like to trace my family tree on my mothers side. She was born in 1911 (Her name was Annie Craig) in Derrylane near Dungiven co Derry. Her mothers name was Ellen and her fathers mane was Henry. She had three brothers William, John and Hughey. She died in 1960 on september 29th.

Anna

My grandfather, Samuel Haire (Hare), born 1892 in Limavady and his wife Mary Jane, (nee Christie), born 1885 in Derry, were married Feb 1917 in Upper Cumber Parish Church, Cumber Calandy, Londonderry.

Sam & Mary with their 4 young children: Mable, Sam, James, & Grace, left Derry for Canada in 1928. They arrived by ship in Halifax, Nova Scotia and took a train across Canada to farm acreage in Surrey, British Columbia. It was during this journey that Mary discovered she was pregnant with my mother, Violet.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who would have further information on the Haire or Christie family.

Sandra

McFARLANE/McFARLAND:

Seeking descendants of this family or baptisms of William John
McFarlane/McFarland & any siblings. William was a widower when he
married Martha so I'd like to find the first marriage & baptisms
of any children to that marriage too.
Name: William John McFarlane/McFarland
Birth: abt 1822 Coleraine, Co Derry, Northern Ireland, according to later records in Australia
Death: 25 Jul 1893 Maryborough, Queensland
Occupation: Weaver 1850.
Father: Arthur McFarlane. Mother: Jane Fulton
Immigration: "Montmorency" dep Liverpool 15 Apr 1863. Arr
Moreton Bay, Queensland 17 Jul 1863 with wife Martha & three
children.
Spouses:
1st: name unknown to me
Death: bef 1850

2nd: Martha McCartney
Birth: Mar 1829 Comber, Co Down, Ireland
Death: 27 Jan 1907 Ferry Lane, Maryborough, Queensland
Father: William McCartney. Mother: Catherine McClarey
Marriage: 19 Apr 1850 Registrar Office, Belfast, Co Antrim.
Witnesses were William McComb, William Stirling and Robert Allen
Marriage Cert, 19 Apr 1850, shows both William and Martha were
residents of Townland of Ballymacarrett, Parish of Knockbreda,
Belfast City. Martha had no occupation. William was a widower, whose occupation was then a weaver.
Children born in Belfast: Rachel (1853->1907), William John (1859-1938), James (1861-1936)

Denyse

GRIFFIN (GRIFFEN) AND McKENNA:

26 Feb 1848 - Francis Gribben married Nancy McKenna St. Patrick's Glen, Parish of Maghera, Diocese of Derry
22 Apr 1897 - Nancy McKenna Gribbin died in Ballyknock, County Derry
01 Mar 1898 - Francis Gribbin died in Ballyknock, County Derry

Children of Francis and Nancy Gribbin (Gribben), all born in Ballyknock
1849 - Daniel; immigrated to Trenton, New Jersey, USA; died 24 Aug 1909
1851 - Patrick;immigrated to Trenton, New Jersey, died 10 Sep 1903
1853 - John; immigrated to England
1855 - James; died young
1857 - Ann; immigrated to Trenton, New Jersey USA; died 09 Sep 1925
1860 - Mary; immigrated to Trenton, New Jersey USA; died 14 Jul 1920
1862 - Jane
1865 - Rose; immigrated to Trenton, New Jersey USA
1867 - James; immigrated to Trenton, New Jersey USA, died 16 Mar 1923
1870 - Francis; immigrated to Denny, Stirling Scotland*, died 08 Apr 1944
1871 - Margaret
* Francis Gribbin (the younger) married Rose Convery in Maghera on 04 May 1912. Supposedly a daughter, Annie born in Denny 1913 and a son, John, born in Maghera in 1914.
Francis Gribbin may have been the brother of John B. Gribbin, born 1822, who immigrated to the US approx 1840 and settled in Trenton, New Jersey. He died there 07 Jan 1901.
Nancy McKenna may have had a brother named Patrick McKenna who also immigrated to Trenton, New Jersey.
Patrick Gribbin was my great-grandfather

Stephen Highman

I am attempting to research my Grandmother's family in Bovevagh, Co. Derry. Her name was Rebecca Parke, born: 1902. Immigrated to Canada: 1924. Death: 1977. I believe her Father was John Parke, Born: 1868 and that her Mother was Annie, Born: 1879. I have found record of 6 other siblings. John, Maggie, Henry Jas, William,
Saml Hunter and Elizabeth Jane. They are listed as Presbyterians and lived at house number 5 in Derryaflaw (Drum, Londonderry). It seems very very difficult to find any information from Ireland???
Thank you.
Julie

John Mitchel (as it was spelled in his marriage certificate) seems to have emigrated to England in the late 1840s. Aged 17, he appears in Cheltenham, Glos. in the 1851 census where the name is given as McMachil (he was lodging with an Irish family by the name of Beamish). By 1861 (and still in Cheltenham with the Beamish family)
the name is shown as McMicheal (sic). In 1862 John married Mary Ann Harris and they had four children that survived infancy. The marriage certificate gives his father's name as James Mitchel, a coachman. I have no other knowledge of his family and would love to be able to trace his roots in Derry.
Steve BRAIN

I would like to add the following names to the Derry registry: what I have learned of the family suggests that from 1740 or earlier they lived in the area defined by Limvady, Lissan, and Magherafelt until about 1760 when they emigrated to Nova Scotia, and any confirmation or contradiction of this would be very welcome and much appreciated:
James FORREST, who may have been father to David FORREST, b Ireland in 1709 and m. Rosannah (Logan), possibly a widow: place and date of marriage unknown.
Children of David And Rosanna:
Robert FORREST, b 1757, in Ireland;
David FORREST, Jr. b 1758 in Ireland, d. 12 August 1798 in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary FORREST, d. b. 1758, possibly a twin of Robert
Thomas FORREST, b. 1759 at Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; d. 1840, at West Amherst, NS
Isaac FORREST, b. 13 March, 1762 at Amherst; d. 22 January 1792 at Amherst
Margaret FORREST, b 1763; d. 1838
The names David and James FORREST appear in a 1740 list of Protestant Freeholders in the Parish of Lissan, Barony of Loughinshillin.
Gerald R. Vincent

My Great Great Grandfather, Bernard Gilmore Carson (b. 1820 +/-) was an engraver. He worked and resided on Artillery Lane in the old city. He married Rebecca Begley (b. 1822 +/-) and they had four children, James (b.1843), Mary (b. 1845), Sarah (b. 1849) and John (b.1852) before leaving Derry for San Francisco in 1857. Thanks,
Michael Carson

HASTY/HAISTY/HASTING:

My family were the Hasty family from Kilrea. James Hasty had the pub in Bridge Street , which I believe still stands today. He was a publican there in or around 1847. James had a son William that migrated to Australia.

It is also my belief that James had another son Samuel that migrated to New Zealand and another Thomas that went to the USA . James wife was Elizabeth . In particular I am interested to know about the Hasty family in Kilrea.
John Hasty

MACAULAY:

Joseph Artemas Macaulay age:26 in 1917, Wisconsin, USA. Born Eglinton, County Derry, May 24,1891
Nancy Swanson

MILLER/FORREST:

My mother's great-grandparents arrived near 1865 from the Limavady area. They were married in Drumsurn at Balteagh Parish, lived in Crindle and baptized their first three children at the Myroe Presbyterian Church. They were Robert Miller (son of Robert) and Catherine Forrest (daughter of James). Apparently, a number of Catherine's siblings also emigrated around the same time, most ending up in Cumberland County, New Jersey, many working in the glass industry there.

Catherine Forrest was born in 1837, as was Robert Miller, according to their ages at marriage on 11 Nov 1858. Their children born in Derry Co.
were: Robert, James and Mary Ann (born 1864). The Forrest family of the area seems well researched, but I have made little headway on the Miller group. Would love to know more about them, whether the family remains in the area, etc.
Wendy Wilkins Valdez

NELSON/MARLIN:

I would like to add Robinson Nelson, Ballynacross, Londonderry. B 1860 d. 1863 Andrews Settlement, Pennsylvania, USA . Married Esther Marlin, Londonderry, 1819
Children: Wm b.1820, Margaret Jane b1824(my gggrandmother)
Tim Marlin

CAIN:

Hoping to find exact origin of Patrick and Michael Cain. We know Patrick was born in 1741 in Derry City, Londonderry, Ireland. He emigrated to USA, probably with Rev. Martin's group of Presbyterians.
He was in Abbeville, District 96, SC and was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. He died in Kentucky. Michael was in Abbeville at the same time. ....brother, cousin?? We don't know. We would love to trace back to Ireland for parents.
There was also a Hugh Cain in PA and Oglethorpe, GA, late 1700s or early 1800s.

My maternal grandmother was a Cain (Lula). She and her twin were b. March 10, 1900 in Porter Springs, Lumpkin Co., GA. Her father was Francis Mitchell Cain b.Sept. 8, 1862, in Porter Springs, GA. The father of Francis was
Rev. Charles Cain, b. Aug. 29, 1831, Lumpkin Co., GA, The father of Charles was Benjamin Cain, b. Aug. 1793, Greenville, SC.
Donna Harding

MOORE:

Danielle Nichols

GILMOUR/GILMORE:

Archibald GILMOUR/GILMORE, born 28 Nov 1832 in Glenkeen, Co Derry; died Florida, USA, on 15 October 1910.
Father was John GILMOUR of Glenkeen, Co Derry, a linen bleacher, b. 1 June 1807; died 11 November 1892. Family buried Aghadowey Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Wife was Letitia MNU, born 4 Jan 1803; died 19 March 1887
Children: Archibald, John, Annie Jane, Letitia
Letitia GILMOUR of Glenkeen married Samuel DALLAS of Creveola; also buried in Aghadowey Presbyterian Churchyard.
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Archibald GILMOUR/GILMORE married Jane STUART GRAY at the Charles Street Scot's Presbyterian Church in New York City on 22 January 1857.
Jane STUART GRAY was born 5 March 1836 in or near town of Coleraine. Died 8 March 1925 in Florida.
Parents were John GRAY and Margaret STUART of Derry Co. Other Children: Andrew STUART GRAY, Agnes STUART GRAY
Granparents: Agnes BOYD STUART, Agnes had a sister Mary STUART who married Robert Archibald McINTIRE who lived at 406 Greenwich Street, Londonderry City in 1877. Great Grandmother Margaret BOYD died at their house at age 102 on 5 July 1877. She was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery. Coleraine papers asked to copy obit.
Marcella Aldridge

HART:

Samuel Hart (born abt. 1790) married Charlotte Marrow in St. Columb's Parish on 2 Nov 1807. They lived in Ardagh, County Donegal before travelling on the brig Ontario, arriving in New York on 23 July 1834, where they lived in Kendall, Orleans County. From there, the family moved to St. Clair County, Michigan, sometime between 1855 and 1860, possibly following Samuel's death.

They had eight children:
Thomas Hart (1811-1892) - remained in Orleans County, NY, until his death.
James Hart (1813-1889) - married Jane Kirk (b. 1825, parents William and Anne Kirk of Mullanboys, County Donegal) on 15 Mar 1841, arrived in NY on the RMS Britannia on 24 Jun 1842; moved to St. Clair County, MI.
Samuel Hart (1816-1890) - moved to Attica, Wyoming, sometime before 1860.
Solomon Hart (1818-1890) - moved to Michigan
Mariana Hart (1820- )
Elizabeth Hart (1822- )
Moses Hart (1824-1896) - moved to Michigan
William Hart (1826-1911) - remained in Orleans County, NY, until his death.
Jonathan Hart

MONTGOMERY:

My great great grandfather Robert Montgomery was born in Coleraine, Derry, Ireland. He married Mary Ann Patterson also of Coleraine.

They had seven children -
Robert
Elizabeth born 12 August 1842 in Craigmore and died 1934 in Marion County, Ohio
George born 23 March 1844 in Craigmore and died 1933 in Marion County, Ohio
John born 21 April 1848 in Craigmore and died 14 February 1924 in Marion County, Ohio
Samuel born in 1852 in Craigmore and died in l888. He married Nancy Anna Anderson, born 1 July 1850 and died 1931 in Marion County, Ohio. They are both buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Marion County, Ohio (They are my great grandparents)
Martha born 12 February 1853 in Craigmore and died 2 June 1921 in Marion County Ohio
Ross

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Sandy Butterman

DAILEY, ALFRED JAMES:

Alfred James Dailey, born 1888 in Aughrim, Co Derry. Brother Samuel Dailey; sister Cecilia Dailey. All emigrated to Canada c. 1910-1913.

Steve Bailey

DUNLOP:

James Dunlop (whipmaker) born c 1770 married Susanna Mcnaught/McNaght They lived on Gaol Line. His son James Dunlop born 1802 in Coleraigne married Margaret Morrison they lived in Shankhill, Belfast. He was a whip maker also. Another son, John, moved to Perrysville, Indiana, USA and was a merchant.

They were methodist, but attended St. Patrick's church of Ireland and are buried there. No marriage records or information about their parents.

James and Margaret also went to the Methodist church in Shankhill. He is buried there.

Quint Hart

DAILEY, ALFRED JAMES:

Alfred James Dailey, born 1888 in Aughrim, Co Derry. Brother Samuel Dailey; sister Cecilia Dailey. All emigrated to Canada c. 1910-1913.

Steve Bailey

PATTERSON:

John & Mary Patterson sailed with children from the Port at Derry July 14 1847 - J&J Cooke Ship Superior. The family's home was Co. Londonderry, Barony Loughinsholin, Maghera Parish. Their denomination was Church of Ireland (Anglican). Mary (?) died onboard and John (born 1804) died in Grosse Ile hospital Oct 9 1847.

In 1848 these Patterson orphans, Samuel 12, William11, Mary 9, were retrieved from the Kingston Orphanage by their father's brother and taken to his farm in Innisfil Township, Simcoe County.

All 3 orphans married (Mary married McIndless) and were Pioneer Settlers c1873 in Elderslie Township, Bruce County, Canada West.

Patterson is recognised as a name of Scandinavian origin, either Denmark or Norway, probably introduced to Ulster in the Medieval Period.

Ireland had a total of about 1200 Patterson Households c1840. 80% of all Patterson Households in Ireland c1840 were registered in Ulster Province. This info may aid someone in their search.

WALLACE:

My great great great grandfather Hugh Wallace was born 1784 in Derry. His
wife Anne Smith (don't know her birthplace)was also born 1784. I do not know
when or where they married.

They had 6 ( that I know of ) children

Matilda Jane 1811 in Limavady, Derry

Thomas 1816 in Limavady, Derry (married 1839 in Derry,
his wife Anne Hume - not details for her )

William 1818 in Limavady, Derry (my great great
grandfather)

Joseph 1821 in Limavady, Derry

Hugh 1827 in Limavady, Derry

Mark 1830 in Limavady, Derry

They came to Australia from what I can figure out sometime between 1830 and
1841. The settled in NSW, Australia.

Any information would be much appreciated and very gratefully received,
whether written or photographic.

Thank you

Kim Wallace

MCELROY

I would like to add the McIlroy name. I just learned that my great-
grandfather, Wright McIlroy sailed from Londonderry in 1851 aboard
"The Envoy" for Quebec. His residence address was given as Limavady.
I believe it was his brother William who also hailed from Limavady
and left Londonderry in 1847 aboard "The Leander". Apparently there
were others from Limavady who sailed on the same ship. I do not know
their names as yet.

My great- grandfather Wright MciIroy settled in Kingston, Canada
West. He gave his birth date as May, 1832 or 1833 although this could
be inexact.

I do not know his parents' names but would appreciate any related
information.
Diane Rogers. e-mail- rogersdp@rogers.com

FURY, RIDDLE:

FURY, Derry in the early 1800's

Edward came to Australia on the ship ADAM LODGE in 1837. He was married to Elizabeth Riddle in 1832. Children were Alexander William and Lucinda Fury

Edwards father was James

Any information would be appreciated

Gary Smith

"Downunder"

McMULLEN:

Hello,

I would just like to add the name of my g-g-g grandfather, Robert McMullen, to your registry. All we know so far is that he came to Canada circa 1820 and settled with his family just south of Ottawa, Ontario. He is buried in Union Cemetery in what is now North Gower, Ontario and his cemetery record states: "In memory of Robert McMullen, native of County Derry, Ireland, who served fifteen years, nine months in His Majesty's 47th Reg't of Foot, died Dec. 27, 1878, aged 100 years".

He and his wife Elizabeth (a.k.a. Eliza), also from Ireland, raised at least five children here: Robert McMullen, Mary McMullen, William McMullen, Adam McMullen and John McMullen (my g-g grandfather). Needless to say, the family has grown considerably. There were actually several distinct McMullen families who settled here from various parts of Ireland at different times, but so far we have been unable to establish any direct links between them. I would very much appreciate any suggestions or help with respect to tracing Robert McMullen's history in Ireland.

Thank you!

NELSON, MARLIN:

I would like to add Robinson Nelson, Ballynacross, Londonderry. B 1860 d. 1863 Andrews Settlement, Pennsylvania, USA . Married Esther Marlin, Londonderry, 1819<>. Children: Wm b.1820, Margaret Jane b1824(my gggrandmother).

CAIN, KANE:

----- Original Message -----

From: Sue Robertson

To: ocollaugh@comcast.net

Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:20 AM

My Great grandfather Michael Cain/Kane born 1842, came to Canada in 1858 from Londonderry – that’s all we know.

ATKINSON:

I would like to add my Grandfather's family to your Surname Registry.

William Atkinson Born. Swateragh, 18th Aug. 1883.

His parents were Stewart Atkinson [b1854]and Susan Laird. Stewart was a Clerk of Petty Sessions in Derry. Stewart's parents were Stewart Atkinson and Letitia Maxwell. William married Mary Martin Fallis Macfarlane in Sydney Australia on 20th Sept. 1921. Their only child William Stuart was my father.

I would be interested in hearing from Atkinson connection.

I understand that family members are buried at Lismoyle. The memorial reads

Atkinson-Stuart-Maxwell and was erected by a William Stuart Atkinson in memory of his parents William[1849-1924 and Isabella Atkinson This William would have been a brother to my Stewart b. 1854.

Many thanks

Robyn Debnam

robyndeb@westnet.com.au

HARGAN:

From: Jennifer Hargense

Subject: hargan family name

Would like to add the name Hargan to the list. James Hargan B. 1824 came to Australia in 1842. Married Mary Ann Jackson 1850. James' parents were James Hargan and Elizabeth Douglas, they came from Londonderry, would like to know if James and Elizabeth had any other children

O'CONNELL,

Derry in the 1880s

Just wanted to add the name O'Connell to your Londonderry list of family names. John O'Connell came from Londonderry to NZ in the 1880's

Most Common Names in Derry:

Bradley, Browne, Campbell, Clarke, Connor, Doherty, Dogherty, Henry, Johnston, Kane, Kelly, Kennedy, McCloskey, McCluskey, McKenna, McLoughlin, Miller, Moore, Mullen, Mulholland, O'Neill, Smith, Stewart Thompson, Wilson.

DILLON:

Add name Dillon to list of surnames for Londonderry. John Dillon b;1868 Coolscreaghan, Errigal parish Londonderry son of Frank Dillon and Susan Quigg. John immigrated New York in 1887 In New York he married Bridget Kane also of Londonderry.

mbony@isp.com

MCCUNE:

Greetings: I would like to add the surname of McCune to your website. Martin McCune died in Londonderry Ire. One son, Archibald McCune was born in Londonderry about 1740. Archibald married Jane ____? about 1759 in Cherry Valley Pensylvania, U.S.A.

MCCORKELL:

My John McCorkell was born in the townland of Mullennan ( if think ) parish of Templemore and married Elizabeth Holmes of the townland of Scotland parish of Donaghmore at the Donaghmore Presbyterian church on the 14th February 1839 and migrated to Melbourne Australia on the Robert Benn 1842 . Laurie Thompson LT030329@bigpond.net.au

Donal . The Mullennan townland is in Co. Derry about 3 miles south of the city of Derry and on the border of Donegal . The town land of Scotland is approx 8 miles south west in the Co.Donegal . Any contact . Laurie Melbourne

MARTIN:

William Martin was a Postman in Derry and County Donegal from 1873 until 1913. He was born in St Johnston in 1857 and died in Derry City in 1917. His genealogy can be obtained by putting "Postman Bill" into the Google search engine.

Liam

O'CONNELL, Derry in the 1880s

Just wanted to add the name O'Connell to your londonderry list of family names. John O'Connell came from Londonderry to NZ in the 1880's

MCTEAGUE

MONTAGUE

From Draperstown

I would like to add mcteague/montague from draperstown

From: TRACIMONT@aol.com

WILSON or WILLSON

Hi Don

Thanks for e/m me back.I am researching my Willson/Wilson family tree, and this is what I know so far.

Samuel Willson b1707 in Aghadowey, Banne Valley,Londonderry Co.,Ireland

d.1798 in Bethel, Windsor Co.,Vermont. I think he is buried in Fairview Cemetery(Town Center)

He must have arrived in America between 1710-1718 and settled in Rutland District, Worcester, MA

m.Elizabeth Thompson b.1713 d.1766.

I think the the second L was dropped from Willson around(1730's)

The family then relocated Barre ,MA(1760's) Bethel, VT(1800's) and Pepin Co.,WI(1860's)

My Grandmother is Marjory(IONE) Wilson b.2/26/1914 d.1/15/1982

m.Merl Franklin Thomas

My Father is Daniel Alvin Thomas

I have much info on the Wilson family in the states after 1730's, but nothing from Ireland. Thanks again for the interest....Dan

I live in IL (chicago burbs)

Dan Thomas

BADGER:

Nathaniel BADGER born in Derry ca. 1799. Father was supposedly William. Nathaniel had 13 children and two wives. He lived in Ballyeglish, or close by, for most of his married life. Nathaniel, his second wife-Sarah CLARKE, and all but one of his children came to America in the 1850's. James BADGER (the only one to stay in Ireland), son of Nathaniel, b. about 1834 in Derry, married first Eliza Hogg, married second Sarah HAMILTON and they had 10 children. They settled in Tamlaghtmore, Arboe parish, Tyrone (Sarah's home). My dilemma is finding any information on Nathaniel prior to baptism records for his children-anything previous to 1830.

Diane Hoyt

Dianehoyt6@aol.com

WARKE HAGERTY

Would like to add these names to the list

WARK(E) My mob came to Australia in 1853 John from Magheramore.
HEGARTY Martha Jane (wife of John Warke) came from Bovally.
John and Martha were married 19 Nov 1849 at the Meetinghouse Newtownlimavady, Derry according to the rites of the Presbyterian Church.. John the son of John Wark and Nancy ??. Martha Jane's parents were John Hegarty and Nancy Martin. They came to Australia as Bounty migrants per the "Rattler" arriving at Sydney, NSW on 6 Jan 1853 with 2 children Rachel born 28 Oct. 1850 and son William born 27 June 1852. They had a further 10 children in Australia. Martha Jane Hegarty also had a brother William Hegarty join the family in 1856 and then her mother Nancy and brother Joseph Hegarty arrived in 1858.
Thank you

Patricia Wilcox

TURNER:

Looking on www.rootsweb.com (Ireland Geneaology Projects for County Londonderry, N. Ireland) I find there are no entries for TURNER on the Derry Surname Registry. I wondered if you wished to add some information for my family?

My great grandfather John TURNER b.1833 (father Thomas Turner) came to Ireland some short time prior to 1858 (precise date not known), with his wife Mary (nee ALLEN). They settled in or near Londonderry and had 8 children; all but one of them born in Northern Ireland.

The first child, Frederick (M) was born 1858 and the birth registered in Ireland (?Londonderry)

The 2nd child, Alfred (M) was born 1860 dittoe above.

For the birth of their 3rd child William A., (M) his mother (Mary) returned to Salford, England.

The 4th child, Everett R. (M) was born 1864 and the birth registered as in Ireland - dittoe as Frederick.

The 5th child, Walter Albert (M) was born 1 Nov 1864 and the birth registered in the City of Derry
The 6th child, Charles (M) was born 31 Oct 1867 dittoe as Walter Albert.

The 7th child, Agnes Ethel (D) was born 13 Oct 1968 dittoe as Walter Albert.

The 8th child (my grandfather), Henry Herbert (M) was born 2 Sept 1871 dittoe as Walter Albert.

The whole family, with the exception of the father (John) and their 6th child (Charles) returned to Manchester, Lancashire, England sometime between 1873 and 1881 (They appear on the 1881 census as living in Manchester). I have no idea what happened to John (father) or Charles but hope to come to Londonderry next year to see if I can trace where they lived (in or near Londonderry) and what happened to the two who stayed. If you can suggest a place to start in Londonderry I would be most grateful.

Eric Turner
ericturne@googlemail.com

03 Feb 2012