Surnames For Derry

Derry Surname Registry

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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:

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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.

ADKINSON:

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.
Thank you
Patricia Willcox
pjr3wil@bigpond.com

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
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Eric Turner
ericturne@googlemail.com

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