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1911 census

27th September 2009.
      

      

Hello, I recently posted a message concerning my search for my ancestor 
John Boyd who was transported to N.S.W. for bigamy. I have since found his 
marriages were:
      
June 1834 to Matty Jane George
      
31st December 1835 to Jane Stevenson.

If anyone can help with any details on these people please let me know.

Sandra.

Reply to Sandra

 
13th September 2009

I am looking for information on my ancestor John Boyd b.1815 in Co.
Londonderry. His parents were John and Catherine who were farmers in
the Tamlaghtfinlagan area. John and Catherine are sure to be buried in
the district. 

John Boyd b.1815 was tried at Londonderry City in 1836 for Bigamy and
sentenced to transportation to New South Wales. At the time of his
trial he was a farm servant living at Glack. 

He married yet again in N.S.W. and died in 1864.

If anyone has any information on John Boyd or perhaps a copy of the
Griffiths Valuation or Tithe Books that may help with my search I would
be very grateful.

Sandra.




Reply to Sandra

 
15th March 2009


Hello

I am researching my Famliy tree. My GGrandfather was William Magill/McGill
from Magilligan who married Catherine McCorriston from Duncrun at St Aidans
RC Church in 1869 by Fr Hugh McGurk, the then priest of the Parish.  They went
to to live in a house in the foothills of that beautiful mountain townland
called Ballycarton

They had at least 10 children, one of which was my Grandfather James, who
married Rebecca Somers from Belarena. James had a brother William who went to
work at Roe Park House (now Raddison Hotel) as a live-in head Gardener and
later went to work for Lord O Neill of Shane's Castle, Antrim.

I would love to hear from any family member

Magill/Somers/Mcgill/mcCorriston/McIvor



Gerald McGill



Reply to Gerald

 


31st January 2009


Hi

I am looking for anyone who may have attended Glenconway Public 
School around 1941/1953. Hoping to share some memories.

Ed 



Reply to Ed

 


21st December 2008


Hi 

I am looking for a lost friend. I was serving in Ballykelly in
1995-1997, where I met a nice girl named Jenny. I am trying to make
contact to see how things are. If anyone is able to help, I would
appreciate it.

I know roughly where she lives - or used to live.

All help is gratefully received.

Rob




Reply to Rob

 


13th November 2008


Hello,

On Remembrance Sunday I stood in front of a commemoration plaque 
in a Dungiven church and looked at a list of 5 names of men who died 
in WW1. Two of them meant something to me but the other three didn't. 

At home I was able to locate them on the Internet and find out something 
more than names. This interested me so I took all the names off the 
Presbyterian Chursh of Ireland Roll of Honour 1914-1919 for the Roe Valley 
Churches, from Banagher to Magilligan, and have so far been able to trace 
over 80% of the names. 

I now intend to go further by taking the names off the War Memorial in Limavady 
but I would ask anyone who has the time to copy any names of war deceased which 
are displayed in your local church or other location and forward them to me so 
that I can have as complete a list as it is possible to get.

Many thanks

Morrison Stewart


Reply to Morrison

 


2nd November 2008


Hi,

I'm researching family history and I'm looking for burial locations 
for WALLACE, John and Susannah between 1860-1900 and CHRISTY, James 
and Jennie for same time period. 

They were living in the Templemoyle town land and their children 
married in the 2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church in 1875 and moved 
to Scotland.
 
Suzanne Paige


Reply to Suzanne

 


18th October 2008


Hi, 

I am tracing the Semple/Carmichael Family history. They came from
Dungiven Limavady Nth Ireland. James Semple married Margaret
Carmichael. James was the son of John Semple and had brothers 
John, Joseph , Robert and William. Can somebody please help.

Regards 

Sandra Donaldson 


      

Reply to Sandra

 


25th August 2008


We have traced our family back 14 generations to Robert Hemphill of
Limavaddy, born around 1698 in Coleraine, Londonderry Co, Ireland.  He
married a Ms. Stewart.   His father or grandfather James Hemphill of
Limavaddy, 
who was born in 1643 in Fynnik Kilmarnock Glasgow Scotland.  Robert's
son Samuel was presumably born in 1700!  Robert's brother Alexander
bought land in SC in 1763. The lineages may be a bit off.  Any interest
in the Hemphill line before it arrived in America?
The family history as far as we know it is displayed on
http://www.douglove.info/Genealogy.

Douglas L. Love


Reply to Douglas

 


1st July 2008


I am looking for ancestors and family of my grandmother Jane "Jennie"  
Callaghan born in Limavady ? in 1895.   She emigrated to Philadelphia,  
PA in the US in 1912.  She married my grandfather William Kernohan  
from Drumrankin and had 2 sons.  They visited in 1927 and my  
grandmother visited and wrote to family in the 60s and later.  She  
died in 1987.   She had several brothers  who emigrated also.   
William, Tom, Harry and Robert.   Samuel her father was a butcher.  I  
found an obit from 1962 for a Samuel Callaghan who died 9 April 1962  
and was buried in Christ Church burying ground.  I don't know if this  
was her father or a brother.  It was in her album.  Any leads would be  
appreciated.  Mary's name was Bloomfield  and both Sam  and Mary were  
alive when my grandparents married in 1916.    Thanks to all who might  
know anything.

Deborah Kernohan Adles

Florida, USA




Reply to Deborah

 


10th May 2008




Hi, 

My greatgrandfather  ran a business and lived in Main Street from
circa 1850 to the early 1900s. Would anyone have any old photographs of
the lower end of Main Street from the entrance to Drumachose Church to
the old railway station? If so I would be delighted to hear from you.

Louise



Reply to Louise

 


7th May 2008





Hi 
I'm trying to do some Family History and have come across a possible great  
and great-great grandfather who hailed from Limavady. I'm looking for any 
detail  that might help me.

Stewart Mitchell was born 28th April 1873 and his father was James Mitchell  
who was a coachman and his address was Isle of Man Newton-limavady. His  
mother was Sarah Moore. 

I have seen the picture of William Street formerly Isle of Man  Street...is 
this the place?

Congratulations on your informative site. 

Yvonne M







Reply to Yvonne
      

 
5th May 2008


For Marcia Otto

Marcia, I tried several times to reply to your e-mail, but my reply gets 
bounced by your Yahoo account.

Jochen


      

 
24th April 2008



24/4/200

Hi,

I am researching my family tree from Australia and searching or
"surfing" the net for Limavady, I came across this message board and I
thank you for the opportunity to post my message. 

I never knew my Grandfather as he died POW but believed he and his family 
came from Ballymena Co Antrim, however. I have found my grandfather 
Robert Little was born 1885, Main Street Limavady. His father William Little 
married Annie Thompson, Meeting House Lane Limavady. They were married in the
Parish Church Drumnachose.1884. Williams father was Robert (engine
driver) and Annie's father was James (labourer). 

I would be grateful for any additional info. 

Thanks 

Brendan 




Reply to Brendan
      

 
11th April 2008



Hi, 

I am trying to trace my family history, as many of us are. The
family name has altered through the generations, I have been given a
few reasons as to why this happened. 

However, does anyone recognise the following surnames: 
Cain, Kane, O'Cain or O'Kane. 
It could have further spellings. I have traced back to John Kane B 1799 
Limavady, married Sarah McLauchlin B 1805 Limavady. Can anyone point 
me in the right direction to further my research. 

Thanks Sue




Reply to Sue
      

 
10th March 2008



Thanks to your noticeboard I have had a message from a 
Donald McIlhagga who, unfortunately has not provided an 
email address. If he would contact me again I will be more 
than happy to give him the small amount of information 
that I have.

Lyn.


Reply to Lyn
      

 
26th February 2008
 
Like many people I am trying to find family history from afar. 

My father Samuel Woods Knox was born in Main St. Limavady on 28 
June 1908. His parents were Samuel Ballance Knox and Margaret 
Woods McIlhagga. 

Dad emigrated to Australia in 1925 when he was just 16 years old 
and never returned. I have managed to determine the names of Samuel B's 
parents as William J.Knox and Anna Ballance but have no information 
about my grandmother Margaret. My Dad was not a great talker and I 
suppose like most children I didn't ask enough questions while he was 
alive.

Samuel B is noted on Dad's birth certificate as a factory manager but 
what sort of factory he managed I have no idea. Any information would 
be most appreciated and I much appreciate the opportunity to leave this
message. 

Thanks, Lyn


Reply to Lyn
      

 
4th February 2008
 
My name is Billy Stewart. I live in Canberra, Australia. I have lived here 
since emigrating in 1975. I am now 52 years old. When I was 8, my mother 
Tillie Stewart, my sister Jean, my Uncle Robert and myself were travelling 
in our VW Caravanette through Limavady and decided to stop at the side of 
the road for a "wee cuppa". We needed some fresh water and, as we were near 
this farmhouse, my mother decided to ask the people living there if we could 
have some fresh water to make our tea.

The name of the family was the McIvors and (from memory) the place was 
called (excuse the spelling) Coola Carrie Que. I remember the address well, 
because since that day when the McIvors invited us into their home, and made 
us so welcome, we remained firm friends with them for many, many years.
However, as things usually go, we lost contact a long time ago and I would 
really love to get in contact with any of the family who might still be 
living in the area.

I remember some of the "kids" names... Betty, Derek, Bobby ? It was so long 
ago but I remember myself and Jean having the best time on their farm, 
riding horses and chasing the chooks. Of course, we went back there a couple 
of times after that to visit them, but that was many years ago..
So, anyone who can put me in contact with them can email me at 
roadready@bigpond.com.au I would be very grateful as my mother is still 
living in Scotland and is now 91 years old. Jean is 50 this year.It would be 
a lovely surprise for both of them and myself to hear news from the McIvor 
Family !

Billy Stewart. 



Reply to Billy
      

 
6th January 2008

My old friend has not included her phone number on this years card and 
we are very keen on contacting her any way we can, old number no longer 
active. If anyone knows Sharon McDonald and her husband and son (Sam) 
and their family - last address Bolea Rd Limavady- please could 
they ask her to email us 

jan_yvan@yahoo.co.uk 
 
Loved your guided tour of Limavady and the mega wonderful photos of 
local plants by the way. We want to visit Sharon and Limavady this 
year - any help appreciated.
 
jan and yvan tardy (in Leicester)
 


Reply to Jan and Tardy
      

 

1st January 2008
 
Hello,
 
Thank you for this opportunity to leave my message. Like many others
I’m researching my family tree. My Grandfather and some of my Uncles 
where married at Myroe Presbyterian Church.

My grandfather's name was David Taylor and he married
Elizabeth Hunter on 21 Nov 1895. My grandfather was born in
Drumachose about 1875. He was a Journeyman Shoemaker. Sometime
between 1895 and 1897 he moved to Govan Glasgow. I know that some of
his brothers went to Glasgow but subsequently moved back to the
Limavady area. The names that have cropped up for the family are
Crindle. Myroe, Bellarena and Drumachose. 

In October I was fortunate enough to visit Limavady and the Roe Valley 
and it was an experience I will never forget the people were so helpful 
and the area so beautiful. If anyone has any information relating to any 
of my relatives I would be for ever grateful.
 
Thank you again.
 
Yours truly,

Tom Taylor 


Reply to Tom
      

 

2nd December 2007

Hi
Need to know anything about Limavady junction around the 30/40s, if 
anyone can help? That would be a great help.

Yours

Belinda Ferguson


Reply to Belinda
      

 

30th November 2007

Hi 
During my spell at Limavady Grammar School-circa 1968-1974 there was a
few RAF boys and girls in my class-1-3M -I have often wondered what
happened to them after the RAF pulled out in 1972/73-so if anybody knows
what became of people like-Martin Morris,Nigel Henry,Vernon
Thomas,Tetley Tawl,Davina Boggust and the legendary Jeremy Tetloe-I'd
love to know. And the ones who were not RAF-otherwise known as the
"local ones" not really fussed-unless you owe me money and want to pay
me back

Gerard Carton



Reply to Gerard
      

26th November 2007,


wanting new address for the ritchie family who lived at sperrin road in
1986 and moved to drumachose mews , they have now moved again thank you to
anyone who could let me know where to contact any of the family really
appreciated 

GAIL ,.



Reply to Gail

 

23rd November 2007

Hi there, 
I have met up with some really fab old friends on friends re united, 
unfortunately I have failed to find 2 guys that I used to hang out with 
in mid high school. I am hoping that someone may read this and know both 
of them, which hopefully will get a little reunion. I am coming 32 so 
both of these lads will be 32 too. They were both at the high school in 
Limavady from the years 1988 to 1992. 

Mark Mclarey wore hearing aids, that may jog some memories, he hung 
around with myself Lizzy Mcilmoyle and an English boy called Phillip Lake, 
plus David Townley. Both Phil and I live in mainland England now and would 
love to know how our old buddies from 2nd year are doing.

Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help.. I look forward to 
hearing any news about both of them.

Hugz to good old Limavady 

Liz xx Reply to Liz

 

Hi there!

My great grandmother was Annie O'Brien, born June 1889 in Limavady. She
married a man called Edward Forrest (who we have absolutely no info on) and
in Jan 1918 they had a daughter, my grand mother, called Kathleen (who
eventually married Connell Callaghan and moved to Coventry, England). We
have Kathleen's birth certificate and at the time, Annie and Edward were
living at Kennaught Court and the birth was registered by a Lizzie Magee
from Irish Green Street. We'd love to hear from anyone who can tell us more
about our great grand parents, especially Edward, who we believe died not
long after Kathleen's birth, possibly during the flu epidemic. He was listed
as a labourer and later, a travelling salesman. Conversely, any info on
where to go to track down further information on Limavady inhabitants around
1918 would be gratefully received.

From Emma Harris 


Reply to Emma

 

15th October 2007

My grandfather was called William Fallace and he married my grandmother 
Matilda Simpson in 1915 at Myroe Presbyterian Church. On their marriage 
cert there is no fathers name for William but on his death cert(he died 
in Scotland)his fater is given as William also and his mother was a Mary 
Milligan. Williams residence was given as Crindle and his occupation was 
Sexton. 

After marriage they lived in the Lodge house at Ardnaragle where my 
mother was born. I have been unable to find any records of Williams birth 
and wonder if his name was correctly spelt on marriage cert. It was spelt 
the same way on death cert. 

I wonder if there are any records of people employed by the churches in 
the past. Was there a church at Crindle in those days or maybe he worked 
as sexton ay Myroe.Any help would be much appreciated 

From Meg Willis



Reply to Meg

22nd September 2007

Hi all,

I am sorry to be a bit vague about dates, but the sources of my information
 are all dead.

My Aunt Mary Kate (Mamie) hickey and her Husband Jim Henry moved to Limavady
from Fota, Co. Cork....probably in the 1930's....they had three sons Jock,
Patrick and Michael.

As I said my knowledge is very vague.....I would love to contact anyone
connected or related to the family.

Like most people who start a family history I have left it quite late in
life, and finding living relatives is quite difficult.

My mother, who was the source of my info always said what a beautiful spot
Limavady was, and looking at the photographs on your terrific site I can
only agree.......I hope that someone out there can help.

Regards

Joe Hickey


Reply to Joe

27th July 2007

I am researching the family tree from Australia. Is anyone there related to
the family of William King Ferguson who lived in Catherine Street,Limvardy
in the 1830's. I know he had at least one Son Edward Augustus who was born
in 1838. He came to Australia sometime in the 1860's. I am trying to trace
the rest of the family.




Reply to Glenys

4th June 2007


I live in Victoria, Canada. My mother was Marjorie Boyd, born 1910 in
Montana, U.S.A., but she returned to Limavady area until 1925 when her
family came back to North America. Her parents were John Boyd and Jane
Smyth married in Drumachose Church in 1902. Her paternal grandparents
were John Boyd and Matilda Semple married in 1863 in Bovevagh
Presbyterian Church. Maternal grandparents were Thomas Smyth and
Margaret Louise Hutton. Great grandparents were John Boyd and Elizabeth
Stirling married in Bovevagh in 1827. Matilda Semple's sisters both
married Loughreys so this is another name I am interested in as well as
McLellan, Lane and Williams. I am interested in contacting any
descendants of these families. 

Kind regards, 

Virginia Mille




Reply to Virginia

2nd June 2007


My Great Great Grandfather John Ostle was born on 15 October 1844 in
Drumachose to John Ostle and Sarah. Originally his parents were from
Cumbria England. The elder John was a tax inspector and was in the area
for at least three years as a daughter was born in 1847. The baptisms
of both children took place in Brigham in Cumbria in 1847, as was the
tradition (it seems) for the Ostle family. However I wondered if there
is any research aids that would provide some more details of the
families stay in Ireland, perhaps in terms of census, voting records or
anything else.

Any help that can be given would be much appreciated.

Michael Davison



Reply to Michael

22nd May 2007


Hi,

I am trying to contact David Harper who started Dungiven Primary School
the same day as I did when we were both 4 years old - a very long time
ago!! At that time he lived opposite me on Station Road, Dungiven. He
recently spoke to a good friend of mine but didn't leave a contact
number. I would love to hear from him and 'anyone else who knows me' to
reminisce over old and less distant times before we all get too doddery
to remember!!

By the way, I am Elizabeth Hockey (formerly Sloan).



Reply to Elizabeth

21st May 2007

I am researching my family tree and I have been told that there is a
possibility that my great great grandparents were married in Limavady.
Their names were Michael McChrystal, (c1827, 28/05/1917) and Elizabeth
Broughton (c1833 - 3/06/1921). Elizabeth's parents were called Ezekiel
Broughton and Isabella Reid. I have also been told that a Hannah
McChrystal got married in Limavady which could be one Michael and
Elizabeth's daughters, as they had a Hannah. Also Anne McChrystal
another daughter was baptised in February 1861 in the Long Tower.
 
 
 Michael McChrystal was in partnership with Robert Elliott in the
 shipping company McChrystall and Elliott. 
 
If anyone has any further information it would be gratefully received.


Reply to Romany

7th April 2007

I am looking for any family connection or anyone that would be kind
enough to help. The names that I am researching are Wark(e) /Kid(d)/
Lighton(Leighton)/ Ferguson. Elizabeth Wark of Farloe married Thomas
Lighton(Leighton). They had three Children in Tamlaght Finlagan Jean,
Mary and Joseph between 1822-1828. They then moved to Scotland and had
two more children. Elizabeth Wark was the daughter of Henry Wark and
Elizabeth Kid. Thomas was the son of Thomas Leighton and Jane
Ferguson. I look forward in hearing from anyone who may be able to
help in my search or may be connected. 

Thank you so much!



Reply to Lydia

25th March 2007


I went to Limavady Grammar school 1943/48. Have lived in Australia
since 1955 I am doing a family tree and would appreciate any help with
William Gibson of Carrick, whose son Alexander b 1833 m''d Mary Ann
Rosborough in 1856,at Bovevagh. Mary Ann's father was David Rosborough
of Derryard,Dungiven.Trying to find William's and David's wives names.

Betsy (Mc Alister) Harper


Reply to Betsy