Category Archives: Ireland

A Ballymoney Hero!

Posted on November 11, 2018 by CJ Murdoch

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 →

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Ill Treatment of Child!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by CJ Murdoch

Shocking Limavady Case – Parents Smartly Punished… Once again I found myself scouring the British Newspaper Archives, this time for Sophia Park (nee Love).  This Sophia Love, as opposed to one of my many other Sophia Loves, is my 1st cousin … Continue reading →

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2nd Bn Highland Light Infantry!

Posted on November 4, 2017 by CJ Murdoch

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 →

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Twisted Limbs & Crooked Branches!

Posted on September 21, 2017 by CJ Murdoch

“When Great Trees Fall” … The north of Ireland was battered by heavy rains as violent storms caused flooding.  The downpours swept in from the Atlantic, hitting Co Donegal before moving across Northern Ireland during Tuesday evening.  Bridges collapsed, roads were washed out and … Continue reading →

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Roll of Honour!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by CJ Murdoch

Derry Pilot Officer’s Death – Tribute by Rev. J.A. Donaldson, B.A. … “At the morning service of Great James Street Presbyterian Church, Londonderry, on Sunday, Rev. J.A. Donaldson, B.A., recalled that on Remembrance Sunday Mr. S. Morrison, accompanied by Captain … Continue reading →

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Crushed By Auto!

Posted on March 23, 2017 by CJ Murdoch

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 →

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The Great Escape!!!

Posted on September 20, 2016 by CJ Murdoch

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 →

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A Death Notice and a Sign!

Posted on April 23, 2016 by CJ Murdoch

“Result of Accidental Burning…” Once again I found myself exploring the British Newspaper Archives, specifically for Leah Love, when I came across a publication which, to me, was like a gift from the universe. A death notice published in the … Continue reading →

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Sudden Death In The City!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by CJ Murdoch

Mr. John Chambers, William Street, Derry… An article published in the Derry Journal – Monday 19 November 1906 stated:   “On Friday Mr. John Chambers, William Street, Derry, died under painfully sudden circumstances.  He and some other men were standing at … Continue reading →

Posted in Co. Donegal, Co. Donegal, Co. Londonderry, Family History, Geneaology, Glasgow, Ireland, Scotland | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Sad Burning Fatality at the Waterside!

Posted on April 3, 2016 by CJ Murdoch

Starrett of Derryview Terrace… “On Friday a very sad burning fatality occurred at the Waterside, resulting in the death of a little girl eight years old, daughter of Samuel and Ellen Starrett, of Derryview-terrace, Waterside, lately of Rosemount…” Born in … Continue reading →

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