Tag Archives: Londonderry

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 →

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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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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 →

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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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Friday’s Faces From The Past!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

Do Not Weep… Do not stand by my grave and weep I am not dead, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am a diamond glint on snow I am the sunset on ripened grain … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

“Days Gone By”… “The special book upon the shelf,  Was made with many hands.  Our ancestors who posed back then,  All came from different lands.  Their pictures were all tucked away,  And rarely did we see,  The importance of these treasures,  … Continue reading →

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“The Printer” – Daniel Chambers!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

“They Hailed from Where Exactly?” – A Follow Up Born about 1822, Daniel Chambers is my maternal 3rd great grandfather.  At this point in time, where I’ve been looking anyway; records for Daniel are sparse.  Upon locating burial records from … Continue reading →

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A Strange Coincidence, or Was It?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

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 →

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St. Columb’s Cathedral – “My Granny’s Church”!

Posted on February 21, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

St Columb’s Cathedral is near and dear to my heart; I often refer to it as “My Granny’s Church”!  My family has been affiliated with the church for decades.  Many were married, baptized and confirmed at the church.  Some were in … Continue reading →

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