Tag Archives: Ireland

CHARLIE!

Posted on November 6, 2022 by CJ Murdoch

14122252 Rfn. C. Clarke, Draft No. DAGYO, 1st Batt R.U.R., No. 2. British Army Post Office – 9th Mar 1951 “Dear Bobbie, I am writing today hoping that my letter finds your mother, father and Francis in the best of … Continue reading →

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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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A Hero of The First of July Attack!

Posted on November 10, 2017 by CJ Murdoch

Diver, Thomas Wilson, M.M., L.-Corpl., 2nd Battn. (108th Foot) The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers… Born on 7 Feb 1898 in 21 Lewis Street in the City of Londonderry, Thomas Wilson Diver was the second child and eldest son of eight born … Continue reading →

Posted in Co. Donegal, Co. Donegal, Co. Londonderry, Family History, Geneaology, Hubei | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

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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