Tag Archives: Family History

A Derry Cabinetmaker!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by CJ Murdoch

President of the Amalgamated Union of Cabinetmakers… On 5 June 1875 at the Second Derry (Strand) Presbyterian Church, in the presence of Margaret Wilson and Thomas Cooper, David Norrie and Annie Short (nee Cooper, a widow) were united in Marriage.  … Continue reading →

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Derry Man Missing!

Posted on December 29, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

Mr. Alfred Beattie of Lewis Street, Derry… “Mr. Alfred Beattie (59) of Lewis Street, Derry has been missing from his home since Wednesday last and considerable anxiety prevails as to his whereabouts. Mr. Beattie, who is unmarried, lived with his … Continue reading →

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“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old…”

Posted on November 10, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

From Duke Street to Kammel, Belgium and Back… Born on 18 Mar 1895 he was the fourth son and seventh child of nine born to Samuel Starrett and Ellen Neely Beattie.  William, most commonly known as Willie; is my 1st cousin … Continue reading →

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“Something About Mary”!

Posted on September 20, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

Born in Londonderry to parents from Stranorlar and Lough Eske, Donegal… A  Birth Notice published in the Derry Journal on 15 Mar 1876 stated; “Elvin – March 12, at the Middle-road, Derry, the wife of Mr. William Elvin of a … Continue reading →

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The Johnston’s of Ardnableask & the Elvin’s of Cashelnavean, Co. Donegal!

Posted on August 14, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

Jane Johnston – My 2nd Great Aunt or… Is She? A daughter, sister, wife and mother – Jane Johnston was born about 1854 in Lough Eske, Co. Donegal.  Jane is one of six children born to John Johnston and Isabella … Continue reading →

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Born in Scotland and Died in Londonderry!

Posted on July 21, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

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 →

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My Lynch/Wilson Family of Burt, Co. Donegal…

Posted on July 8, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

A Preponderance of the Evidence! Several months ago, upon obtaining burial records for my 2nd great grandfather, Thomas Wilson; I discovered he was born in Burt, Co. Donegal.  The record also revealed that his parents, and my 3rd great grandparents; … Continue reading →

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I Am Bound To Them!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

I am bound to them… …though I cannot look into their eyes or hear their voices. I honor their history I cherish their lives I will tell their story I will remember them! Author – Unknown

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From Garryharry, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal to Montgomery, Pennsylvania, U.S.A!

Posted on April 26, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

Not Just A Chamber Maid… Matilda (Tillie) Graham Sweeney was one of ten children born to John Sweeney & Matilda Graham of Garrowcarry, Edenacarnan, Co. Donegal.  She was also a granddaughter of James Baxter Sweeney and Fanny Robinson, who were … Continue reading →

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The Hunters of Donegal & Londonderry!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

From Bohillion, Newtoncunningham to Lewis Street, Londonderry… Ferris Row was located just off Bishop Street in Londonderry and was the birthplace of my great grand aunt, Mary Wilson.  Known as Minnie, she was born on 7 Jan 1865 to Thomas … Continue reading →

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