Category Archives: Co. Londonderry

My Granny’s House

Posted on May 17, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

The Home of Three Generations! The year was 1904, and the house was one of twenty situated off Fountain Street.  12 Victoria Street was a two up two down terraced house on, what I thought of as, a very steep … Continue reading →

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A Love Connection

Posted on April 22, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

From Drumachose, Co. Londonderry to Northbridge, Massachusetts Born in Drumachose, Daniel Love is my 2nd great grand uncle.  He was the eldest son and one of nine children born to John Love & Nancy Anne McAlister.  One of his brothers … Continue reading →

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A Strange Coincidence, or Was It?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

I’ve been working on my family tree “Twisted Limbs & Crooked Branches” for about 3 years now.  Like many, I started collecting information and photos several years prior.  I had spent time in the Knock Road Cemetery in Ballymoney, Co. … Continue reading →

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The Beattie/Rankin Connection

Posted on March 21, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

A Follow up to – “It’s A Small World”! Less than two weeks ago I posted a blog entitled “It’s A Small World” discussing my Beattie/Rankin connection.  Since then I’ve been able to meet with Mr. Rankin’s son, who is … Continue reading →

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St. Columb’s Court Swifts Football Team

Posted on March 16, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

Family photos can be found from the strangest resources. Several months ago, on the 400th Anniversary of Derry’s FB page (which unfortunately has been taken down by the owner); a photo appeared of the St. Columb’s Court Swifts Football Team.  … Continue reading →

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It’s A Small World!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

Many people use the term “It’s A Small World”; have you ever stopped to think about HOW small our world really is?  You may run into someone at a ball game that you hadn’t expected to see and say, “Oh, … Continue reading →

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