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Tag Archives: Family History
“A Sea Faring Man”
The One Who Doesn’t Want To Be Found” … My Brick Wall! Once again I am returning to Robert Berry who is my 2nd great grandfather… he’s the one who doesn’t want to be found; or maybe he does and … Continue reading
Theresa Scott
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
Posted in Belfast, Burial Records, Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Belfast, Belfast City Cemetery, Co. Antrim, Derriaghy Church of Ireland, Family History, Geneaology, Glenavy, Scott Family, Simpson; Waddell, St. Aiden’s Parish Church, St. Anne's Cathedral - Shankill, Stoneyford
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A Strange Coincidence, or Was It?
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
The Scotts of Ballymacward, Co. Antrim!
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
Posted in Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Island Kelly, Scott Family, Stoneyford
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Faces Without A Name
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
Posted in Belfast, Co. Antrim, Co. Down, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Chambers Family, Co. Antrim, Co. Down, Co. Londonderry, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland, Love Family, Scott Family, Wilson Family
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The Beattie/Rankin Connection
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
The Belfast Blitz – A Personal Connection
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
St. Columb’s Court Swifts Football Team
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
Posted in Co. Londonderry, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Co. Londonderry, Elvin Family, Family History, Geneaology, Love Family, Wilson Family
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The “Black Irish” – Who Are We?
Growing up and even into my adult hood I have often been referred to as one of the “Black Irish”; my father calling me his “Black Irish Rose”! Where did the term come from; or more importantly who am I … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland, Misc.
Tagged Belfast, Berry Family, Black Irish, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland, Murdoch Family
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Christ Church Derriaghy (Church of Ireland)
Another beautiful Church my family is affiliated with. This stunning church is located on the outskirts of the City of Lisburn in County Antrim. My Scott, Berry, Waring & Hendren families are connected with this beautiful Church. The name of … Continue reading
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