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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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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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Sentimental Sunday…

Posted on March 15, 2015 by CJ Murdoch

Cranky Old Man! What do you see nurses? What do you see? What are you thinking when you’re looking at me? A cranky old man… not very wise Uncertain of habit… with faraway eyes Who dribbles his food and makes … Continue reading →

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The Murdock-McAleese Twisted Limb

Posted on October 4, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

From Co. Antrim, Ireland to Pennsylvania, U.S.A. … Born in the Ballymoney area of Co. Antrim, Ireland on 30 March 1878, she was the eldest of three children, and only daughter; born to Alexander Murdock and Jane Holmes.  Her two … Continue reading →

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Piper Archibald MacMillan Murdoch!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

“The Last O’ The Lot An The Best O’ The Bargin.” Named after his mother Sarah MacMillan, Archibald MacMillan Murdoch was my 2nd great grand uncle.  Archie was born on 3 Aug 1866 in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, and baptized in … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday!

Posted on June 30, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

“Faces Without A Name” … Yet again, I’m immersed in looking at old family photos!  I have so many beautiful photos from family albums which, unfortunately still remain “Faces Without A Name”! My never ending quest to find my “dead … Continue reading →

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Twenty Two Years Ago Today…

Posted on April 24, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

Robert Sweeney, named after his grandmother Lizzie Sweeney of Donegal! Referred to as “young Bobby” – he was born in November 1934 at 41 Cherryville Street, Belfast, the home of his maternal grandparents.  23 Vandyk Gardens becoming his family home shortly … Continue reading →

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They Hailed From Donegal

Posted on April 17, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

The Sweeney’s James Baxter Sweeney is my 2nd great grandfather; and from the limited information I have on him it would seem he was born about 1834 in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.  James father was also James Sweeney and his mother … Continue reading →

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9140 – Sergeant Alexander Murdock

Posted on April 14, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

2nd Bn Highland Light Infantry Alexander, known as Alex; is my 1st cousin 3x removed.  His father, Alexander; and my 2nd great grandfather, William; were siblings.  Alexander was born on 2 Jul 1879 in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.  As I mentioned … 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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