Tag Archives: Co. Antrim

Theresa Scott

Posted on April 7, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

A Sad Life… Theresa is my 2nd great aunt; she is one of eleven children born to Richard Scott and Ann Jane Tinsley.  The Scott families were well respected farmers in Stoneyford, Co. Antrim, where I’ve traced them back to … Continue reading →

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The Scotts of Ballymacward, Co. Antrim!

Posted on March 24, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

Larceny of Ducks… Beauchamp Scott, lovingly referred to as “Oul Beatty”, was a son, brother, husband and father – he was also my great grand uncle.   Although many historical records indicate he was born on 26 Dec 1878 the Scott … Continue reading →

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Faces Without A Name

Posted on March 23, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

A multitude of photos with no names attached! I have an abundance of old family photos, which I assembled while on my last trip to Ireland in the summer of 2012.  With over 3,000 images: family photos, documents and the … Continue reading →

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The Belfast Blitz – A Personal Connection

Posted on March 18, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

I grew up knowing that my father was born in Belfast and grew up in Ballymoney.  Ballymoney is a small town in Co. Antrim which is a short distance away from the Causeway Coast and the Glens of Antrim.  It’s … Continue reading →

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My Great Grandfather – Worked on the Titanic!

Posted on February 22, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

James Berry (my great grandfather) was born on 18 Jun 1864 in Lagan Village, Ballymacarret; which is in the Belfast area.  He married Mary Agnes Scott (known as Mary) on 25 Feb 1893 in the Willowfield Church of Ireland, Belfast. … Continue reading →

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The “Inner Circle” – Can the Barrier be Broken?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

Definition of the “The Inner Circle”:  http://dictionary.reference.com defines the Inner Circle as “an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose”; http://www.collinsdictionary.com says, “a clique or a group of people or who share a common interest, aim or purpose”; whereas … Continue reading →

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The Dark Hedges

Posted on February 3, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

The Dark Hedges, near Armoy and Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Dark Hedges is a relatively short avenue (about half a mile long) in Northern Ireland’s county Antrim, and about two centuries old. The 150 trees – beech trees … Continue reading →

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Dunluce Castle….

Posted on February 1, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

The limestone cliffs of the White Rocks ends abruptly against a dark basalt outcrop which is majestically crowned by Dunluce Castle and joined to the mainland by an arched walkway. Underneath lies the Mermaid’s Cave with its legend of a … Continue reading →

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