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Category Archives: Co. Antrim
A Ballymoney Hero!
2nd Bn Highland Light Infantry – Sergeant Alexander Murdoch… “Intimation has been received by Mr. Alexander Murdock, Union Street, Ballymoney, that his son, Private Alexander Murdock, Highland Light Infantry, was wounded in action in France, and is now in hospital … Continue reading
Posted in Co. Antrim, Family History, Ireland, World War 1
Tagged Ballymoney, Family, Family History, Genealogy, Ireland, Murdoch/Murdock Family, Scotland, WW1
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2nd Bn Highland Light Infantry!
9140 – Sergeant Alexander Murdock… “Intimation has been received by Mr. Alexander Murdock, Union Street, Ballymoney, that his son, Private Alexander Murdock, Highland Light Infantry, was wounded in action in France, and is now in hospital in England, suffering from … Continue reading
Posted in Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Glasgow, Ireland, Scotland, World War 1
Tagged Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland, Murdoch/Murdock Family, Scotland, WW1
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Crushed By Auto!
Young Man Said to Have Been Victim of a Joy Ride… The Alexandria Gazette was a succession of newspapers based in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. The newspaper was established on February 5, 1784 by George Richard & Company as the Virginia Journal. … Continue reading
Posted in Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Derriaghy Church of Ireland, Genealogy, Ireland, Scott Family, USA
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The Great Escape!!!
From Stoneyford to Belfast and Back… Mary Agnes Scott was born on 21 Jan 1867 in Knocknadona, Magheragall Parish, Co. Antrim. She was the third child of ten born to Mary Agnes Hendren and Richard James Scott. She is my paternal … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast, Co. Antrim, Family History, Ireland
Tagged Berry Family, Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland, Scott Family
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Born in Scotland and Died in Londonderry!
Lived in Coleraine and Buried in Ballymoney… He was the eldest son of William Murdock and Jane McDougall, one of ten; and the only one born in Scotland. Alexander was my great grand uncle, brother of Thomas Murdock, my great … Continue reading
Sentimental Sunday…
Cranky Old Man! What do you see nurses? What do you see? What are you thinking when you’re looking at me? A cranky old man… not very wise Uncertain of habit… with faraway eyes Who dribbles his food and makes … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday!
Dear Ancestor… Your tombstone stands among the rest Neglected and alone The name and date are chiseled out On polished marble stone It reaches out to all who care It is too late to mourn You did not know that … Continue reading
Those Places Thursday!
Ballymoney, Co. Antrim: Discovering a Murdoch – Love Connection… Ballymoney is a small town and civil parish in Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland where many generations of my Murdoch/k family where born and resided until their deaths. I too had the pleasure … Continue reading
Stepping Back In Time!
The Usher Ancestral home, Co. Antrim… On my most recent trip back home in the summer of 2014 I had no idea of the unexpected treasures, revelations and surprises I would come across on this particular trip. I had an invitation to … Continue reading
Sentimental Sunday!
A Short Life… Born on 23 Jun 1906 in 41 Cherryville Street, Belfast I had always thought that my paternal grandmother, Lizzie Berry; was the youngest of seven children born to James Berry and Mary Agnes Scott. It would seem I … Continue reading
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