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16/06/2007 |
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Nancy Wilson would like some help
My grandfather William Ernest Watson, who was originally from
Hillsborough, left Ireland in 1922. He was the son of a man
named Tommy Edward Watson who lived at Walnut Hill in
Hillsborough. He married Emma McKenna from Lisburn.
Some of the Watsons stayed on in your area. The latest
information I have is that one of the Nephews still lived at
Walnut Hill in l978. Do you have anyone in your area that might
know of this family.
Thank you. |
Nancy Wilson |
28/02/2009 |
Man seeks help to find grandfather
A RESIDENT of Eastbourne is looking for information about his
paternal grandfather who was born in Lisburn during the last
decade of the 19th century.
Glen Coates knows his grandfather George Edward Coates was born
around 1894/95 and his father, Thomas, was a farmer. Either his
mother or sister was called Sarah and he may also have had a
cousin called Jack (John) Lavery who came from Newry.
Mr. Coates also knows his grandfather married Doris Small in
Plumstead, London in 1922. His life ended at the age of 58 three
decades later in 1952. However, as Mr. Coates explained,
obtaining information about his grandfather's later life has
proved difficult.
"Unfortunately due to family circumstances of which I am not
clear, he was not part of my father's life towards the end of
his own life as my grandmother remarried when he was very
young."
If you can help please get in touch with Neil Greenlees at the
Star on 9267911 or e-mail:
neil.greenlees@jpress.co.uk
or
info@lisburn.com |
info@lisburn.com |
22/02/2008 |
Beth Hall from Gooseberry Hill, Perth, Western Australia.
Researching GGGrandfather William Smith parents David Smith and
Harriet Shillington.
William was a weaver who joined British Army at Lisburn in 1820.
I have the full history of him and his family from that point.
Apart from being more exciting why would a young weaver at the
age of 17 join the army. There was a bounty. William ended up in
NZ and died there aged 83 after serving with the 63rd Regt of
Foot in Portugal, Van Diemen's Land, India, England, Newry and
then as a Fencible going to NZ in 1849. Grateful for any
assistance anyone can give. Great website and have really
enjoyed reading it. Kind regards Beth Hall |
Beth Hall |
08/01/2008 |
Ann Clark from Sidney, BC, Canada V8L 4J5 is looking for any
connections to the family of Andrew Morrow and Phoebe Shilcock
who were married in 1840 in Waringstown. The family included 7
sons & 1 daughter - David, John, James, William, Hamilton,
Andrew (my great grandfather) and Mary Elizabeth.
My mother's family came from Lisburn. |
Ann Clark |
29/11/2007 |
Steve Hart from France would like some information
I'm a WWI enthusiast and have been asked by a close friend to
help get some info on her grandfather WILLIAM HOLMES. He served
in WWI with the Irish Guards and was awarded the DCM by the King
personally. She believes he was or ended up as either a
Regimental Sergeant Major or a Sergeant Major. As a result of
the act that brought him the DCM medal he was also given the
Freedom of Lisburn. Not sure if that means he was a resident of
the city?
The only other thing that she thinks she knows about him was
that around 1918-1919 he was stationed and billeted in the Tower
of London.
The family story is that he got the DCM for rescuing or bringing
back a badly wounded officer in France.
What she'd like to know is: Did he get the freedom of
Lisburn. What battalion Irish Guards did he serve in.
What was the story behind his DCM and where did the action take
place.
ANYTHING you could do to point us in the right direction of
getting some answers to these questions would be very much
appreciated. Thanks for responding. |
Steve Hart |
18/09/2007 |
Anne Rose Botha (nee
Rawlings) from Durban, South Africa would like some help.
I have a copy of the Obituary of Samuel Keightly J.P.
who passed away on 11-8-1900. I have a copy of a marriage
certificate of Joseph Carl Keightley to Janet Doherty, in King
Williams Town, Cape Province, South Africa dated 1-1-1843.
Present was Elizabeth Keightley. I am LOOKING to link the two
Keightley men. Be them brother's or cousin's or whatever next of
kin. Please see my email address to contact me. |
Anne Rose Botha |
15/09/2007 |
Joe d'Annunzio: From Liverpool England now living in
Canada.
I need info on my 4G-grandfather James McFarlin/McFarland
married in 2nd Boardmills church in 1790. Can anyone tell me
where I can view a copy of the marriage details, I'm looking for
his parents or where he was born. Thanks |
Joe d'Annunzio |
21/08/2007 |
Rosemary Totton from Auckland, New Zealand.
Totton family appear to originate from the Lisburn district...I
believe my forebears lived at Deerpark (Totten household 1851
Census)
Interested in obtaining the book "Heterogenea or Medley" by J M
Johnston (1803)....Also would like to make contact with any
Totton/Totten/Tottin, Tottons/Tottens/Tottins..etc descendants
in the area. They may be interested to know a yDNA test shows
the Totton forebears had Anglo-Saxon roots. Most important of
all - want to find when our Totton "clan" first came to the
area, and why. Many thanks for any info re Lisburn |
Rosemary Totton |
20/08/2007 |
John Nelson Born in Bangor but family emigrated to
Australia. Now living in New Zealand and trying to research my
deceased Grandmother's history.
My Grandmother "Maria Jane Thompson" is registered as born in
Armagh in 1901. I believe she came from Aghalee. Her father was
John Mulholland. Her Mother was surnamed Lonsdale? or Glover?.
If anyone can help with some detail. I understand life was very
hard then and her mother died when she was 11. She then entered
into service as scullery maid? Possible sister/brother was
Margaret/Billy
I would be most grateful for any help. I have loved reading the
"Rambler" articles on this site.
Regards John Nelson |
John Nelson |
20/08/2007 |
Peter J Smith from Christchurch, South Island, New
Zealand now liveing in Timaru, South Island, New Zeala
Seeking information on my 2 x Great Grandfather Samuel ROSS born
1790 at Hillhall, Drumbo, County Down. Samuel went to sea in
1812 and in the 1820s was a Coastguard at Muckross and
Killybegs,Donegal. He married Jane BROWNE and had two daughters
Jane and Ellenor. They moved to Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland
where Jane died in 1831. Samuel then married a local lass Agnes
MENZIES and had further children. Any assistance appreciated,
Regards Peter |
Peter J. Smith |
10/07/2007 |
Sally Cordner (nee McCartney) is interested in finding
anything about the Lavery family from the Old
Hillsborough Rd, Lisburn, then went to Australia in the early
50s there was Mr & Mrs Lavery Betty, Sheila & Jim. Sheila
& I were friends but lost contact many years ago.
Thanks Sally Cordner (nee McCartney) |
Sally Cordner |
5/06/2007 |
David Jefferson from Derriaghy Northern Ireland now
living in Kandanga, Queensland, Australia.
Would like some information: my brother and sister who both live
in the north of Ireland have searched the family tree and the
records stop around 1800 could you please tell me why Morrow
is mums maiden name |
David Jefferson |
13/06/2007 |
Shanel Woods I currently live in Bloomington Illinois.
I am the daughter of Teresa bray and looking for information
about her father Vernon camp and some information about
my deceased mother. |
Shanel Woods |
13/06/2007 |
NZ woman seeks family history
A WOMAN from New Zealand has recently been in touch with the
Star seeking information about her ancestors.
Pauline Dann is hoping to contact descendants of Charles
Alexander McNickle, the son of George and Agnes (nee Doherty)
McNickle, who was born in 1906.
She is the descendant of George's sister Margaret McNickle who
married William Kennedy. Both Margaret and William died in New
Zealand while their children were still young. This has caused
Pauline great difficulty in trying to trace her family tree, so
she now wishes to hear from any relatives interesting in
contacting her. Pauline's address is 10 Swansea Place, Tamatea,
Napier, New Zealand. Her e-mail is
g.p.dann@clear.net.nz |
Pauline Dann |
01/06/2007 |
Brian Law from Glasgow would like some help.
My gt grandfather Michael Sloan came from Lisburn district, his
father was Bernard Sloan, he came to Govan Glasgow about 1870, I
believe there is still family there, they had kept contact to
early 50's my gt uncle father Michael Sloan used to be a visitor
to the family I believe Michael had a brother called James, his
mothers name was Rose McCoey? Michael was a seamen and he died
at sea early 1900's we had a large extended family in Govan and
I believe the same in Ireland. Michael married my gt grandmother
in Govan 1872, she also came from the Lisburn area, her name was
Sarah Dowdall, and her father was Henry Dowdall, and her mother
was called Sara Dunbar Dowdall, the names Bernard, Barney, John,
Michael Patrick, and Mary, and Joseph, are all handed down
through the Sloan's. They also had family in Motherwell and
Dundee, Sloan, Davy's and Ponsonby's I was always told that my
family came from Lisburn district or townlands, I hope that some
body from the area my have some knowledge of the Sloan's and may
be able to help me fill in the spaces of my family tree, all old
folk have passed on and taken the knowledge with them .my
grandfather in Govan was also named Michael Sloan, and he
married my grandmother Maggie Ryan, and her family came from
Sligo, as I said I hope that someone may be of help to me . |
Brian Law |
25/05/2007 |
Appeal from Down Under to help find family of RAF man
AN AUSTRALIAN had made an appeal to local people in a last ditch
effort to find out about an RAF Sergeant from Hillsborough who
died on the same flight as his older brother during the war.
Ray Collins, who is 74 and lives in Mebourne, is trying to
locate family, friends, or acquaintances of Sergeant John
Ritchie McDowell (Jimmy), attached to the 101 Squadron at
Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire.
For
more info please click here |
Ray Collins |
11/05/2007 |
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Ellie from Philadelphia Pa. USA. was wondering if anyone
had any information on a family by the name of Gribbin. John
Gribbin Jr was my great grandfather . I know he had a sister and
I believe a brother Francis. He was baptized in St Patrick's
Aghagallon. His parents were John Gribbin and his mother was
Catherine (nee Downey ) thank you for any help |
Ellie |
08/05/2007 |
Mum and daughter seek information about ancestors
IS your name Lane, Irvin (e) or Irwin? If so, then you may be
able to help a mother and daughter seeking information about
their ancestors.
If you can help in any way please' contact Neil Greenlees at the
Ulster Star on 02892679111
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Neil
Greenlees |
04/05/2007 |
Casey Mulcaster whose Mother's family is from
Belfast and Lisburn and living in Victoria, British Columbia,
Canada would like some help.
I am trying to locate my uncle, Vernor McAfee. I am the
great-grand daughter of Vernor McAfee, chief of the Lisburn Fire
Brigade 1936. I believe my uncle still resides in Lisburn. Thank
you. |
Casey Mulcaster |
02/05/2007 |
 Ronnie
McComb would like some information about his Dad
Jim. This is the photo of my dad, Dennis McComb I think he is
about 17 or 18 in this photo.
I know that he joined Lisburn A. B. C. in 1953 along with his
brother Eric McComb.
I have been told that they both started boxing at an early age
in a small gym somewhere around the chapel hill area I think it was behind
Haig's pub but I am not sure
If we could find any photos and information regarding their time
boxing I would be grateful. |
Ronald McComb |
24/04/2007 |
Sonja Wilson (nee Gorman ) originally from Gregg Street, moved to
Hillside Gds., off Benson St. Now living in Snelgrove , Brampton, Ontario.
Seeking contact with Sally Lunn (nee Bush) from Longstone.
Successful |
Sonja Wilson |
12/04/2007 |
Roger Thompson
Hi I am trying to get information on my Grandfather John Pyper who was head
of Craigmore school up to 1935. He was active in the Methodist church. He
married a Dinah McCord who was the daughter of George and Elina McCord (nee
Bunting) I am looking for details of them and trying to get details of John
Pyper who was born in 1874. I believe he was born in the Lisburn area.
Thanks Roger |
Roger Thompson |
08/04/2007 |
Craig Gaston from Gatineau Quebec, Canada would like some help.
Father born in Portrush, Co. Antrim.
I was very interested in reading The Huguenots of Lisburn by by E. Joyce
Best. There is a reference in this book to a "denizations list". We are
researching our early Gaston ancestors, mentioned in the book. Apart from
the Lisburn Gaston family there are a couple of others around Ballymony and
further north that we know of from the hearthmoney lists. It would be
helpful to find when they arrived in Antrim. Any information you could
provide would be very much appreciated. Thank you, Craig Gaston |
Craig Gaston |
08/04/2007 |
Maureen McBride (nee Hopcroft) has been trying to get in touch with a
long time friend called Ethel Carinduff formally Ethel Martin, Last known
address was Hartford square Knockmore.
Any information you can supply would be most appreciated. |
Maureen & Harold
McBride |
02/04/2007 |
Gavin Bamford would like some information on North Circular
Road
I moved into North Circular Road a few years ago now and am very
interested in the old road. I would love to know its history and
also if anyone has any old photos of the houses at my end (the
park).
I have seen moving film images taken in 1897 from a train as it
passes through Lisburn of the whole road behind the big railway
wall. My group of 3 Victorian terrace are there to see. It's in
the library under Digital Fim Archive for all tos ee; just search
under Lisburn. I think my block may have been built in 1870 with
the 4 semi-detatched ones on either side possibly later in the new
century.
Hope you can help. Regards & thanks, Gavin Bamford
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Gavin Bamford |
02/04/2007 |
Isabel Begley from Lisburn/Dundalk now living in Manchester.
I used to live at Kitty Molloy's in Market St (c1934) -love to see any
photos of her shop if anyone has them and that part of town.
Anyone who knew her or even me feel free to get in touch in particular :
Lorna Kerr daughter of Kathleen Kerr or any relatives of !
Lovely to see old and new Lisburn. Isabel (Irish dancer !) |
Isobel
Begley |
24/03/2007 |
Willie Hutchinson Greenisland Co Antrim
I'm wondering if anyone can help me? I'm doing a family tree for the FLEETON
/TOTTEN family who lived in the BALLINDERRY area and came across the photo
in your memories photograph section of Lisburn College taken in 1930 with
the name of ? Fleeton sitting in the front row and would like to know if
anyone can help me with his first name or were he lived.
Photograph of Lisburn
College taken in 1930 |
Willie Hutchinson |
19/03/2007 |
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Woman appeals for information on dad's family |
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16/03/2007 |
Tom Henderson from Belfast now living Colchester Essex
Hi, great site.
I was wondering if anyone out there had info on a Mckeown family. My Great
Grandfather was Jonas Andrews of Blaris Lisburn, he married Minnie Mckeown
daughter of John Mckeown of Lisburn who was a Publican. I have been able to
trace back a few Andrews but I can get no further than John on the Mckeown
side.
Any help would be appreciated. Regards Tom |
Tom Henderson |
13/03/2007 |
Frank McCauley (Ballyknock, Parish of Magheralin, Kilwarlin) Ajax, Ontario,
Canada
Looking for my relatives, my GG grandfather Richard John McCauley married
Isabella Simple in 1850 in St Coleman's church. He was b-1830
They had many children and I know of only 1 James Patrick McCauley.b-sept3
1851.
James was baptised in St Coleman's. Looking for any / all information on the
above.
Thanks for reading my post. Frank |
Frank McCauley |
13/03/2007 |
Kay Allen from Panama City Florida, USA
I am looking for any information of my GG Grandfather, Joseph Patterson
Greenlee born in 1802 in Lisburn. I am planning a trip to Northern Ireland
in the near future and would like to visit Lisburn. |
Kay Allen |
13/03/2007 |
Judy Morris from Weston, Ontario, Canada now living Medicine Hat,
Alberta, Canada
I am looking for possible cousins or second cousins. My grandfather was
Samuel James Totten who came to Canada and settled in Weston, Ontario around
1892. His younger brother Jack came with him. He went to Moira School which
I understand is in Lisburn. If anyone knows of this family I would be
delighted to hear from you. |
Judy Morris |
13/03/2007 |
Bert McGarry 31 Murray Court, Paraparaumu, New Zealand would like to
find some information of his descendants
I am looking for anyone who may have connections with descendants of Lawson
McGarry, Wife Sarah Dillon their children Mary b 2/2/1829, Jacob my G
Grandfather
3/1/1832, George b 12/6/1834, Joseph b 7/10/1836. John b 1845. Jacob joined
the British Army, fought in Crimean and China wars, Married Louisa Blakemore
14/9/1867, came to New Zealand 1874 Jacob and George birth registered in
Moira, Family lived Ballyknock, Barnsly Row and old warren town, can anyone
help, what happened to the other siblings of Jacob.
Children of Lawson Mc Garry and Sarah Dillon, Jacob their eldest son my G
Grandfather what happened to his other brothers George, Joseph, John.? May
have been others. |
Bert McGarry |
13/03/2007 |
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LOCAL man is searching for information about a set of old photographs that
were given to his father.
Leonard Cree is keen to hear from anyone who knows the man in the
photographs or has any information about him.
The three pictures, which have the inscription 'Love from Jim, Jerusalem,
Palestine, 24/9/42' on the back, show a gentleman in what is thought to be a
Royal Military Police uniform.
Leonard's father, Leonard senior, was given the photographs between 10-15
years ago and also served in Palestine. Anyone who has any information on
the man in the photos can contact Stacey Heaney in the Star on 92679111 or
email stacey.heaney@jpress.co.uk.
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Stacey Heaney |
09/03/2007 |
Daphne Tkachuk (nee Martin) From Lisburn now living in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada would like information on the "Blakney
Family" from Lisburn.
"One name that I remember was Sam Blakney. My grandfather Martin's mother
name was Bakney and that is a side of the family that I have totally lost
contact with. Please help if you can." |
Daphne Tkachuk |
06/03/2007 |
Marjorie Lane from Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada (Born in
Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria). I am looking for info on my great grandfather
Isaac Gorman born 1841 Aghalee, he married a Mary Toye born 1840 moved to
Cumberland England had 5 boys William b.1871, Francis b.1874 Phillip b.1875,
Isaac, b 1878 Daniel (my grandfather) b.1879 any help on knowing if Isaac
had any brothers or sisters would be greatly appreciated or any other family
connection.
regards Marjorie Lane (nee Gorman) |
Marjorie Lane |
05/02/2007 |
Jon Nesbitt from Brooks, Alberta, Canada would like to find his
Lisburn relatives.
"I understand we have a large family still in Lisburn but I have unable to
find them. My grandmother was a Lindsay and grandfather was James Nesbitt" |
Jon Nesbitt |
03/02/2007 |
Robyn Hogan from Sydney Australia
Information: My great-grandfather was Thomas Rossbotham, born 17 March,1854
- perhaps in Ballymacarret or Lisburn, and he named John Rosbotham and
Catherine Clark(e) as his parents on his marriage certificate.
He was Presbyterian and I know had siblings, Matthew, John, William and
George and perhaps a half-sister or cousin Eliza.
If anyone is a researcher in this area of Belfast, I would love to hear from
them with a view to engaging them in some genealogical research. Or, if
anyone can help me with any information I would be extremely grateful.
Thank you, Robyn
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Robyn Hogan |
22/02/2007 |
Emily Streett from Washington, DC, USA
I'm trying to get information on family members of Henry Monro(e), a Lisburn
linen merchant who was hanged in the Rebellion of 1798. He is said to be an
"uncle by marriage" to the first immigrant to the USA from my Irish
ancestors, the Gormans. The Gorman family was probably living in or around
Lurgan at the time. |
Emily Streett |
22/02/2007 |
Allen Harrison from Llewellyn Ave. Lisburn now living in South
Carolina. USA.
Information: Would like to get in touch with Billy Lowry...who wrote the
article in the Star about Llewellyn Ave. |
Allen Harrison |
22/02/2007 |
I was born in Belfast (Dorothy Elizabeth Joan Allen) now married and
living in Torquay, Devon
Information: I am interested in tracing the history of the Huguenots in
Ireland as my paternal great, great grandmother was called Anna Clokey (Cloquet)
from Ireland. Been told she was descended from the French Hugeunots. |
Dorothy Tidball
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22/02/2007 |
Fraser Wilson is seeking Sally Lunn (nee Bush) last heard
from England, Sally married Francy Lunn from Hilden and she came from
Longstone beside the Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Please help, thanks Fraser |
Fraser Wilson |
15/02/2007 |
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I'm looking for a man named Timothy (Tim) O'Sullivan, from what I know I
think his family came from Lisburn. If anybody could help me in any way I'd
be much obliged! Thanks |
Alex
Hassett |
02/02/2007 |
Hi, recently I started researching the Andrews side of my family and
discovered that they were from Blaris Lisburn. My Great Grandfather was
Jonas Andrews and he married Minnie McKeown also of Blaris in 1901. Minnies
father was John McKeown a Publican in Lisburn. I have been able to trace
back as far as 1787 on the Andrews side but I'm not having the same good
fortune on the McKeown side. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards. Tom Henderson
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Tom Henderson |
02/02/2007 |
 I
am doing a site about the history of Glasgow zoo where Davy Jones worked for
a while and your help with any info about Davy would be greatly appreciated.
I have attached the photo on the back it says roughly in pen "The Irish
Colonel Tom Thumb Glasgow Zoo 1938"
I would greatly appreciate it if you can confirm it is Wee Davy Jones any
info and pictures you can give me about Davy would be great I have heard
about his wee car would you be able to get me some pictures of it?
I hear it is in the Ulster transport museum I hope we can work together to
make sure Davys isn't forgotten Stiofain |
Stiofain |
04/01/2007 |
Linda McKinstry is seeking information.
Some of my family came over from Ireland to Canada in the mid 1800's. And
some stayed in the area of Mullaghglass.
Robert McKinstry and Jane (nee Waring) had 6 children. The two oldest stayed
in Magheragall area. The younger ones John, David, Elizabeth Jane, and James
went to Ontario Canada with the parents. I do not know where they landed in
North America or on what ship they travelled.
The oldest Anne McKinstry born about 1833 married 1856 John Cox born 1831
both from Mullaghglass. They had 4 children Ann Jane, Mary Elizabeth, John
Waring, and James.
The second child Henry McKinstry born 1837 Mullaghlass Lisburn, married 1860
Mary Smylie born 1840 in Slievenacloy. They had 7 children Anne, Henry,
Phillip, John, George, Francis, and Mary.
I am sure I must have cousins in the area and would love to get to know
them. I also would really like to know more on my Family.
I hope someone can help. Thanks Linda |
Linda McKinstry |
30/12/2006 |
Kate Smyth is seeking information.
I am from Devon but my two of my great aunts were born in Lisnagarvey one on
the 28th May 1878 and the other on 9th July 1876 Their names were Mabel and
Clementina Caroline Irvine. I believe that their elder sister might have
died there a one, Williamina Irvine born in Monifieth in 1870. I am not sure
what my ggrandfather was doing there. His name was Duncan Irvine. After
leaving Ireland he appears to have gone to England with his family. He was a
Master Gardener. |
Kate Smyth |
22/12/2006 |
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1898 Joseph Holland Dickson was born in Lisburn, Union of Lisburn, County of
Antrim & Down. Searching for some information as it gives Largymore/Blaris
county of Down on his birth registry #194. Thanks for any assistance. |
S.
D. Holland |
22/12/2006 |
Seeking George McBratney and further information on George Rawdon.
Especially any way of getting a list of names of people who came from
Yorkshire to settle in Lisburn with him.I have info from the Rawdon end.
What happened to Brilliana ? If I say my pen name is Charlotte Rawdon you
may see how interested I am. SB
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Shirley Bork |
22/12/2006 |
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Australian woman seeks help in tracing Lisburn ancestors
LOCAL people are being asked to help an Australian woman
search for her ancestors. Cynthia Hull, who lives 'down under' in Victor
Harbour is searching for the family of her ancestor, Samuel Hull and his
wife Agnes (nee Smyth).
Samuel and Agnes had 13 children. They were John Willard Hull, Elizabeth,
William, Mary, Anna, Louisa, Robert, Harry, George, Alfred (Fred), Samuel
Edwin, Emma and Agnes Sarah.
John Willard Hull retired to either South Africa or North America. He had a
daughter Melissa Stodart Hull and a son Frederick George. However, Cynthia
doesn't know if there were any other siblings.
Mrs. Cynthia Hull, unit 2 / 47 Canterbury Rd, Victor Harbour
5211, South Australia or you can e-mail
muzz@hotkey.net.au. |
Mrs. Cynthia Hull |
01/12/2006 |
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'Hello! I am writing because I found a posting by another person named
Adrienne Carson on this website. I am interested in contacting her because
of the coincidence. I am Irish/ Scottish American but know little about my
family tree. Would love any information that might point me in the direction
of my ancestry. (USA/ New Jersey) |
Adrienne Carson |
06/07/2006 |
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William Dunshea-Fleming from Sydney Australia now living in Geelong
Australia would like some information on a William Dunshee(a) born in
Lisburn and married Jane Fleming who also came from Lisburn. |
William
Dunshea-Fleming |
30/09/2006 |
Pamela Hammond nee Mc Aravey' from 'Durban South Africa' now
living in Crawley west Sussex UK.
Looking for info on my family "Mc Aravey" which lived in the area in the
1800's.Would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with any
information. |
Pamela Hammond |
30/09/2006 |
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My name is
Charlotte Curry Gribben Levy from Glasgow and I am looking for the
descendants of my grandparents charlotte Jane Currie and George Gribben
married in Lisburn cathedral on 31/04/1904. at that time they lived George
at 20 Millbrook charlotte at 30 low road. my ggandparents had three children
Samuel, Seline, Charlotte when they came to live in Coatbridge in Scotland.
charlotte Jane died in 1915 George in 1932. This is all I know about my
Irish family except that my aunt visited Lisburn up until the 1940s |
Charlotte Levy |
08/09/2005 |
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My name is Rosemary Bidgood from New Zealand and I am seeking Decendants of
Samuel James Duffy Johnston born in Belfast in 1800's. My grandfather James
Johnston was born in Lisburn 1862. I would like to contact any descendants
as I plan to visit and work in Ireland. Regards
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Rosemary |
08/09/2005 |
I have just been reading your "can you help" page and wonder if anyone can
help me with my family tree.
I seek any info on Peter Breakey born about 1880 and his father
Patrick Breakey. I believe Peter was born in Lisburn but any information
such as the parish would be much appreciated. I know it's a long shot.
I come from England but now live in Australia.
Great site by the way. Jim Wright
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Jim Wright |
05/05/2005 |
My name is John P. Garrett and I live in the US. I am in the process of
researching my family history and recently learned that my 7th great
grandfather , Robert Garrett (Garret) likely came to the US from Lisburn
around 1740 - 1760.
I was told that there are still Garretts living in the
Lisburn Area and I am hoping you may be able direct me to a way to make
contact with them ? I am hoping that if any Garrett family is in the area
that I may be related. I think the Spelling could be different?
I would appreciate any help or possible suggestions as to
where I might be able to get further information.
Sincerely,
4000 Woodcove Lane,
Williamston, Michigan 48895
USA |
John P. Garrett
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9/04/005 |
Anne Nokes from Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
My Grandfather Bryans was from Lisburn, and I know I
still have family there. My mom was in Lisburn 40 years ago visiting and has
since lost touch with the family. Would like to hear from anyone who knows
of them. Some family names are: Josephine Heasley (I don't know her
married name, her parents were Sam and Charlotte Heasley)
I look forward to coming over some day, I have never heard
anything but wonderful stories about the town. |
Anne
Nokes |
25/03/2005 |
A NEW Zealand man is keen to trace the history of his ancestors who came
from the Lisburn area.
Robert Wallace would like to make contact with any of his distant
relatives still living in the city.
Mr. Wallace explained he is a fourth generation New Zealander who
has been given the task of satisfying a 'great desire' within his family to
establish a connection with this area.
So far, he explained, he has found out his great great grandfather
was James Wallace, son of James Wallace of Dunmurry who married Eleanor
Allen, daughter of George Allen of Ballylesson on March 23, 1826.
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28/01/2005 |
My family name "Maze" is obviously tied into the history of
Lisburn and the areas north-east of Belfast (Newtownards, Bangor etc).
My ancestors settled in Lisburn some time during the
mid-late 1600's as, like many, they fled France. As far as I can trace -
they were also weavers or lace-makers.
Are there any well kept records from Lisburn that would date
from the 17th century - indicating any links our family may have had with
the town.
We have some pre-1860 information, where the Maze's who
emigrated came from, but very little data early in the piece.
Would anyone be able to help point me in the right
direction?
Kind regards, |
Andrew Maze. |
09/07/ 2004 |
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I
am trying to make contact with any relatives of Wilfred Ernest Gibson who
died on 30th January 1944, then aged 31. He was serving with the Irish
Guards in Italy and is buried in the Anzio War Cemetery. I understand that
he originated from the Lisburn area.
Peter Evison |
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Wonderful web page, so important to keep the old photos and
they are so interesting.
I am seeking the following lady, any help would be
gratefully received.
Louisa Ann LAMBERT (formerly PHILLIPS) born about 1913.
Kind regards, Brenda MacCulloch, 2 Hilling Street, Titirangi,
Auckland 1007, New Zealand
ph. 0064 9 817 3403 |
Brenda
MacCulloch |
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To Whom This May Concern:
Hello. My name is Megan Ruckriegel. I have tried looking
through so many sites and emailing different people to try to get some help
or information on Lisburn and it doesn't seem to be working. I was wondering
though if you could possible help me and give me information on census
records from around 1790-1850. If you are not able to find anything like
that could you possibly find an old map of what Lisburn was like around that
time. I am trying to find out more information on my ancestors who were
Craney's that I found was also spelled Creaney. I would greatly appreciate
anything you could do for me. Please send any information to Megan
Ruckriegel
Thank You,
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Megan Ruckriegel |
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Searching the net for references to my
great-grandfather, Alexander King, coal importer of
Belfast,
I came across your piece on Alexander Boyd, with a
reference to coal received from Alexander King, Ltd., my
great-grandfather's company.
I am having difficulty finding any information about my
family in Belfast, and indeed, the business, which
became John Kelly, Ltd., I believe in the late 1950's.
I have recently retired to Westport, from Scotland.
Thanking you, in anticipation, for any information you
might be able to give me.
Email:
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Alexander J. B.
King (Sandy) |
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Researching Leathem family from the Maze and Largymore also Mercer
St. Lisburn. |
Wendy Grant |
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Peter Heasley from Hillsborough now living in Liverpool would
like some help.
I am a final year History student, in The University of
Liverpool. I am currently doing an extended essay concerning the effects of
the famine in Lisburn, focusing on demography, then the social and political
consequences in the aftermath of the crisis. I was wondering if the
historical society would be able to assist me in my research in the area. Do
they obtain statistics for the area, letters, or any other data, that would
be relevant for my field of study. I'd greatly appreciate any help. Thanks,
your sincerely, |
Peter Heasley. |
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My grandfather, Henry Stevenson McKeag, was a Linen Importer, with offices
in Linen Hall in Belfast and in New York City. He was born in Ballybuttle in
1859, baptized at Carrowdore, immigrated to Brooklyn in 1884 and died in
Montclair, New Jersey in 1928. I've been to PRONI, but I haven't been able
to figure out how he was educated or why he was the only member of his
family to leave Ballybuttle. His mother, Martha Beattie McKeag, listed York
Street Spinning Company stock in her will and his older brother, Alexander
McKeag, is listed as a York Street "manager" from 1884 to 1899.
I grew up in Montclair, N.J. with a Bill McBratney in my
class. I remember my mother talking about McBratney Linens and that my
grandfather knew them.. In the endless surfing we all do I plugged it in
after having no success with "McKeag Linens". The Thomas McKeag farm in
Ballybuttle was sold in 1899 to the Garretts and that family still owns it,
but I haven't been able to find out more about my grandfather by visiting.
Any suggestions? |
Isabella Chappell |
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Looking for the Hale Family
I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I'm doing a genealogy site
and can't seem to find out anything about the family of R.W. Hale and Nan
(Woods). I know he was a lecturer at Queens but moved to Lisburn after that.
If anyone can help me out I would be very grateful. |
David McCormick |
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Kathryn Fortescue would like any information
you may be able to give her about Hill family records. She would
particularly like to find photographs and find out more about Annie
Fortescue Harrison's musical career - she wrote other songs apart from "In
the Gloaming".
Any leads, including local historians would be great
although I think that she and her husband, Lord Arthur Hill lived at
Easthamspted Park and in London rather than in Ireland. |
Kathryn
Fortescue |
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I've just come across the page on your website
concerning James Logan, who was born in Lurgan in 1674. I know something of
this story, as we are both descended from the same mad Sir Robert Logan,
Baron Grugar, 1555-1605! Also, James and his father Patrick were probably
the only Quakers in the Logan clan before myself. But I am particularly
fascinated by Patrick, and how he, as an established church minister, came
to be so convinced by Quakerism in its earliest form, and in Scotland to
boot. Do you have any other information about him? By the way, I know that
James' home at Stenton, Philadelphia, was standing a few years ago and open
the public. yours sincerely, |
Crawford. |
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I wonder if you can help me, I am trying to find out more information about
my girlfriends father, His name is Desmond Douglas and his father was Frank
Douglas of Lisburn. His father once owned the 'Hayloft Inn' on bridge street
and i am trying to find out A: What has become of the pub, and B: If there
are any photographs of the pub, past or present.
I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for your
kind help.
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Ian Davies |
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I know that Magheragall is in or near Lisburn. However, I
cannot find a map that shows it. I would like to purchase an Ordnance Survey
map, but don't know which one to buy. They are expensive in the U.S. so I'd
like to make sure I'm getting the right one.
Is there anyone there who could tell me which map I should
order, or if not, then which direction from Lisburn is Magheragall? Also,
how many miles or kilometres? Could you mention a few smallish townlands
that are near it?
(An ancestor of mine has come down to me as John Gaston of
Magheragall. He was a Huguenot said to have come to Co. Antrim about 1668 by
way of Scotland. He had three sons that I know of, named William, Hugh and
Joseph.) Many thanks.
Chris Gaston -- Seattle, Washington USA |
Chris
Gaston |
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I don't know if you can help but I have come across an
ancestor, one David Carlisle, who used to live in what looks like Munce's
Row Lisburn. Do you have any idea where this used to be. I have tried the
Lisburn Library but although they looked in a number of sources, couldn't
find any reference to it. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
Allyson Jardine Dumfries |
Allyson Jardine |
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I am doing family research on the McADAM side of my family. I would like to
hear from McAdams whose ancestors lived in the Dromore/Hillsborough/Lisburn
areas. Given names in my files include John(Jack), Dinah, Hugh John, Sydney,
William and Ruby. Thank you in advance. |
Robert Eric Rogan |
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Hi.
I am the daughter of Sergeant Jack Lloyd Snider who was killed
during a training mission on July 29 1944. I am interested in finding out
anything regarding the accident or contacting anyone else who has a relative
killed in the same accident. I will be visiting Northern Ireland in Sept. of
this year to visit my Dads grave for the first time. Thanks to Mr Collins
who took the time to research the area of the cemetery I now have the exact
site of the grave as well as pictures. I look forward to our visit to
Ireland. I was born in Hamilton Ontario Canada and now live in Clinton
Massachusetts U.S.A. |
Jacqueline Snider
Innamorati |
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Hi,
I have acquired what I believe to be a scent fountain. It
stands about 5 ft 6 ins high and is a small scale replica of the drinking
fountains presented by Sir Richard Wallace to Paris. From the Internet I
understand that there is at least one such fountain in Lisburn. On
researching the designer whom I believe to be Charles Lebourg, I came across
the references to the these drinking fountains in the Lisburn Historical
section.
The fountain I have acquired has no provenance. I am
beginning to think that it may well have been a model for the drinking
fountains but cannot get any facts to support my theory. Your E Mail address
came up from the Lisburn Website as the contact reference. If you can put me
in touch with anyone from the Lisburn Historial Society, I shall be greatly
obliged.
Many thanks,
John Waring |
John Waring |
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Hello: I am trying to find where I can check on a possible
ancestor, to see where she got her name as it is almost the same as my Great
Granduncle.
In some listings for Blaris, Lisburn, for KIDD, WILLIAM,
there is a daughter KIDD, ANNA FULTON, b. 3/16/1870 (mother SARAH
LIVINGSTON). My Great Uncle was KIDD, ELIJAH FULTON, he was born in
Rochester, NY, US, in 1842.
Thank you for your help. |
Alice
Kidd |
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Hello,
I am looking for information of my Conway family in
Ireland, especially for the one who came to America
circa mid and early 1600. Would there be any place
you would recommend I look? I believe he was a sea
Captain Thomas or Edward Conway (brothers) and sons of
Edward 1st Viscount Conway of Killultagh who died 163l.
Much thanks,
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Carol Conway Bochlige |
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Hello,
I found your email link on Lisburn.com. I actually am trying
to reach anyone who might help me in regard to your local history.
In researching my family's genealogy, I found reference to
the head of the transplanted BLAKENEY family as "governor of Dering's castle
in Northern Ireland." This was prior to Cromwell's acts of settlement, but
I'm not sure if it was the late 1500s or early 1600s. I do know that by
1600, all the Blakeneys were gone from their home in Norfolk and living in
Ireland. I just don't know WHERE in Ireland prior to 1660, and this is my
only clue.
I'm taking a stab in the dark in thinking this refers to Sir
Edward Dering.
If so, perhaps someone who knows the local history could
tell me if his "castle" was a property in Lisburn. Any ideas on a source for
me to contact?
Many thanks,
Rhonda Jordan
Rhonda if you read this
would you please get in touch as your email is not working
Jim Collins
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Rhonda Jordan |
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Good day. I am interested in tracing some of my
family which left Derriaghy in the late 1880s. My great grandfather was
William Partridge and his wife was Susan MacHenry. Supposedly the family
owned a pub/tavern in the area. Do any Partridges still live in the area? Or
can you direct me to someone who may have more information? Thank you so
much. |
John
Lord,
Ocean, NJ,
USA.
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Glenys Taylor from
South Auckland New Zealand would like to find the
Graham and Grimes Familys from Edenderry.
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David McCambley would appreciate any
information you can give about the McCamley/McCambley family who looked
after the the old Blaris graveyard for more that 150 years. Can you sequence
the names of the caretakers in charge over the years ? I know that they
lived in the house that once stood at the gates of the graveyard |
David McCambley |
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Couple seeking old friend from Lisburn
A COUPLE from Sedgefield in Co. Durham are keen to get in touch with
an old friend from Lisburn they have not spoken to for many years.
Don Morrison and his wife Jean were neighbours of Lisburn man Bob
Kelly (son of James Kelly) and his then wife Christine in naval married
quarters in Gibraltar during the period 1965/66.
or please contact Neil Greenlees at the Ulster Star on 9267
9111. |
Neil Greenlees |
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AN English woman researching her family tree is keen to hear from anyone in
Lisburn who can help her with information on her grandfather, David Frazer.
Deborah Frazer knows little of her ancestor except that he
was born in Armagh and lived in Lisburn for most of his life.
He was born in 1872 and is believed to have died in 1951.
The only information the Frazer family have is that he worked for a
newspaper which the family believe may have been the Daily Sketch. Deborah,
who is tracing her family roots, says most of her relatives now live in
England. |
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A CANADIAN woman is seeking information about relatives she may have in
Lisburn.
Eileen Skillen visited relatives in Northern Ireland with
her parents in 1950. Her father John Skillen, who was born in Killyleagh in
1885, visited the province with her mother, Madge Skillen, when Eileen was
just 6 years old.
She remembers visiting Ada and David Wilson in
Belfast whilst here. Their last known address was 3 Grand Street, Lisburn.
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`Little Boy Blue' David
McBride is still in search of his natural parents Forty years on, the man
abandoned as a baby in Dunmurry appeals for his mother to come forward |
`Little Boy
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