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18th March 2013 Gerard Carton writes: I may have the spelling wrong, but does anybody know how the Wilesest Lane ,off the Roemill Road got it's name? Gerard Carton Reply to Gerard 14th March 2013 Jochen writes Lydia from Canada I've tried to contact you a few times but all e-mails to you bounce. 7th March 2013 Kate writes: Hi I am trying to locate 2 Limavady football team photos circa 1900 - 1908 which used to hang in McCaughey's barber shop Main St Limavady. Two of the players were Joseph and William Boyd my grandfather and great uncle. I would appreciate any info. in the hope of obtaining copies.  Kate Reply to Kate 2nd February 2013 Jill Love writes: JOSEPH LOVE b 1818 (records show 1812) Londonderry father JOHN LOVE Joseph was a saddle maker He left Ireland for England to avoid starvation He spent 12 years on a prison ship for stealing in the South of England He lived in Halstead, Essex, England where he met and married MARY ANN NORMAN She was 18 he 40 years They had quite a few children Moved to Colchester and Peterborough, England, where they both died No details on the Irish side of the family Reply to Jill 25th January 2013 Phil Hurd-Wood writes: I have become sentimental about my days with the Limavady Drama Club back in the 1970s. I took part in many productions from about 1972 - 76 and would love to hear from anyone involved at that time. I wonder if there are any photos from the time? Phil Hurd-Wood Reply to Phil 31st December 2013 Teresa writes: I am looking for information about my gggrandmother Eliza J Martin,  who was from Derry she was born around 1834, she married a John Keatley from Donegal. First born was my g grandfather William Keatley @ 1855 in Ballykelly then two years later John Keatley @1857. They moved to Liverpool by 1860 and had the rest of the family there, Alexander, Abraham, Matilda, Eliza J, George. Eliza had an older brother called Alexander Martin @ 1832. I know this because he was on a census form as visiting when Eliza was getting her son Alexander christened. If anyone has these names in their family tree could they please get in touch. Thanks, Teresa. Write toTeresa

23rd November 2012 John Caldwell writes: Hi. I believe I have found my Great Grandad & Grandmother in your 1901 census. His name is James Caldwell (Shoemaker) - Margaret (Wife) - (Son) John (Baker). Daughters, Mary, Lavina, Annie, Elizabeth, Martha, Matilda, and son James. Mary was a dairymaid. Lavina - Annie & James were weavers.They lived at house number 5 in Kennaught. Limavady. My enquiry below 21st April 2012 I had my Gradmother's name wrong it was Rosina Hynes not Roseanna. I do hope this is the start of a new chapter, mainly for my children. Thank you. John Caldwell. Write to John

18th November 2012 Linda Granfield writes: Hello, I am looking for the ancestors of Robert Magee of Newtownlimavady. He was married to Jane Jack. They sailed for America in 1788. Children at that time: Thomas, Samuel, Mary Ann, and Christopher Magee. Robert Magee was a hatter in Pittsburgh as soon as he arrived. He died there in 1823. One of his descendants was John Gillespie Magee Jr., a WWII pilot who wrote the poem "High Flight."   Any information about the parents of Robert Magee would be much appreciated. Perhaps someone knows where the Limavady/Drumachose Magees are buried?   Thanks. Linda in Canada Write to Linda

5t November 2012 Does anybody have any info on William Ross of Ballymulholland or his daughter Sarah who married John Fleming of Drumavalley at Magilligen Presbyterian Church on August 21 1839? Write to William

24th August 2012 Belinda Furguson writes: I AM LOOKING TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNEW MY GRANNY, MINNIE MOORE SHE HAD TWO DAUGHTERS AND TWO SONS OF WHICH ONE STILL LIVES IN LIMAVADY IT WOULD BE GREAT IF ANYONE KNEW HER OR MAYBE HAVE SOME PICTURES??   YOURS BELINDA FERGUSON Write to Belinda

19th August 2012  Ken writes: I am trying to trace a relative who I believe may have been in service in Bellarena House around the 1920's or 30's. Her name was Jane McCorry. Any information would be gratefully received. Regards Ken Write to Ken

16th July 2012 William Greene writes: I posted a message some time ago and got a very helpful answer . I have reason to believe that my gg grandfather leased land from the estate of  ROBERT OGILBY in both the parishs of Dungiven and Limvady about 2 miles SE of Dungiven on both sides of the 6 hwy in Carn in 1858. His name was JOHN FLEMING . He was Married to SARAH ROSS . She may be related to the OGILBY's . They had a daughter ELIZABETH ( LIZZIE FLEMING ) who was my great grandmother . She was born in 1842 and married JAMES GREENE in Canada. My grandfather (WILLIAM JAMES GREENE ) was born in Dungiven in 1871 or 1872 on a trip back to Ireland from Toronto Canada , possibly to settle some business. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED , WILLIAM J GREENE  2nd Write to William

9th July 2012 Jenny writes: This is a picture of the Limavady Football Club about 1911?-1914. My grandfather's older brother George Morrison is one of these men.  I don't know which one. It was found in my ancestor's old family house in Limavady, along with a few other family pictures.  This one in particular was made into a postcard, and it was addressed from George to his sister, Mrs. Robert Magee (His sister's name was Maria Morrison Magee). In 1914, age 20, George enlisted with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers "B" Coy. 10th Battalion.  (That's why I date this picture only going to 1914). He served on the front lines, and sadly July 1916 he was killed at the young age of only 22.  He had not married, nor did he have any children. Written on the back of this postcard were the names of all the players on this team:  F. Mahon, J. Crothers, A. Fleming, G. Morrison, S. Elder, H. McLaughlin, F. Elder, M. Monaghan, D. Welsh, I. Farrell and H. Gallagher.    I wonder if anyone out there knows or recognizes any of these people, or names more likely, or even knows about this football club.  I would LOVE to hear from you.   Somebody out there could possibly have stories about my Morrison family from Limavady.   It's a long shot, but always worth trying.  I have been researching my grandfather's family for quite some time now.  Most of my grandfather's siblings were born in Terrydremond, but 2 were born in Carrick East, and 2 born in Rathbreadymore.  My Great Grandfather Richard Morrison was born at Sheephill, Tamlaght Finlagan, Ballykelly.  He died at a very young age and my grandmother Rebecca Hunter Morrison was left to raise 9 children; but in 1926, when she was 55 years old, she married a nice man named John Miller. My grandfather William Morrison's siblings were James Morrison, George Morrison, Maria Morrison, Eliza Anne (Betsy) Morrison, Letitia Morrison, John Morrison, Mary Margaret (Madge) Morrison, and Sarah (Sadie) Morrison, in that order.        Sincerely, Jenny Write to Jenny

9th June 2012 William Greene writes: Looking for ancestors and descendants of Sarah Ross . She married a John Fleming . They had a daughter Elizabeth Fleming (born 1842) and possibly other children . Elizabeth married James Greene in Canada . James and Elizabeth returned to Limavady in the early 1870's and had two children there (William J and Elizabeth) before returning to Canada in the mid 1870's.   WILLIAM J GREENE Write to William. 16th May 2012 Martin Gleason writes: Sarah Jane Kane was my great grandmother.  She emigrated from Newtownlimavady alias Rathbrady Beg during the Famine years (sometime between 1849 and 1851) to the USA.  She was fifteen years old at the time, which suggests Sarah was born sometime between 1834-1836. Her brother James J. Kane assisted her in getting to the USA.  He also brought over his sister Margaret and a number of other brothers and sisters-- family lore says he brought over 20 brothers and sisters altogether.  We believe James J. Kane resided in the Philadelphia area. The others settled in Boston, New York and Chicago.  Sarah and her sister Margaret moved to Chicago.  Sarah married Patrick Flaherty who emigrated from Galway in the 1850s.  Their oldest child, Mary, was my grandmother.  Their other children in order of birth dates were John, Sarah, Anne, Elizabeth, James, Joseph, Patrick, Thomas and Charles. Sarah Jane Kane Flaherty died in Chicago February 9, 1886.  Sarah’s death certificate states she was 50 years of age and had lived in Illinois for 35 years.   Looking in the Religious Census of 1766 we note two Kanes listed for Newtownlimavady:  Shane Kane (Roman Catholic) and Rich Kane (Protestant). Since Sarah was Roman Catholic we believe she is a descendant of Shane Kane.  The names of Householders listed in the 1831 Census returns for the County of Londonderry listed nine Kanes including the Widow Kane in the parish of Drumachose, Limavady Townland.  Since Sarah Jane Kane was born after 1831 we surmise that her father was one of the following: James Kane of Ballyclose, Michael Kane of Ballyclose, James Kane of Lanes & Yards, Patrick Kane of Linenhall Street, Frederick Kane of Main Street, John Kane of Market House Street, Michael Kane of Market House Street, or John Kane of Pound Lane.   Looking at the names of Sarah and Patrick’s children we have deduced that the most likely grandparent would be either James, John or Patrick Kane.   In Griffiths Valuation (1858-1864) there are twelve Kanes listed in Newtownlimavady. Catherine Kane of Rathbrady Beg, James Kane of Rathbrady Beg, John Kane of Irish Green, John Kane of Rathbrady Beg, Michael Kane of The New Row, Patrick Kane of Methodist Lane, Paul Kane of Rathbrady Beg, Thomas Kane of Ballyclose, Thomas Kane of Main Street, Thomas Kane of Rathbrady Beg and William Kane of Ballyclose. We believe that one of these Kanes were Sarah Jane's family.   If anyone has any information on this family, please email me at mjglea633@aol.com.   Thank you, Martin

21 April 2012 Hi. My name is John Caldwell. Born in Glasgow 1938 now living in Australia. My Grandfarther was Samuel Caldwell from Limavady who married Roseanna Hynes from Glasgow. I have tried for a number of years to make contact with any of my relations. This is the only photo i have of my Grandfather and Grandmother. Wished i had met him. Can anyone help please.  Thank you.  John. e-mail to John

5th April 2012 Tom Taylor writes: Images of the Crindle and Myroe   If anyone knows where I could find pictures of the area around Crindle and Myroe around the time of the 1911 census I would be very grateful to hear from you. I know my grand father lived at 13 Crindle Rd at the time of the 1911 Census. Yours Tom C. Taylor e-mail to Tom

4th April 2012 LOVE FAMILY LONDONDERRY Has anyone any info relating to JOSEPH LOVE b apx 1813/1818, father JOHN LOVE. Joseph moved to Essex, England where he always worked as a saddlemaker He kept this trade through his life dying apx 70 yrs age He married in Halstead, Essex, moved to Chichester and later Peterborough, England where they both died hey hade quite a few children.  She being 18 he was 40 lovejil05@gmail.com

24th December 2011 Hello.......My wife was born and spent her formative years at Crindle House, Crindle, leaving in the late 50’s, the family name at this time was Moore. We know very little about this handsome old house other than it currently looks completely different now from way back then,see below. My wife remembers a tree lined drive leading up to the front which totally obscured the house from the road, and a walled garden to the rear. This posting is a request for any information associated with Crindle House, pictures of the house as it was back then would be a wonderful bonus to this query. Barry Wright. e-mail to Barry

16th November 2011 Alice Kober writes: Hi, I am visiting Northern Ireland in June of 2012. I would like to find out where my grandfather's family lived, and if my great grand-father, Wilson Cochran, is buried in Tamlaght Finlagan Parish. I believe my great-grandfather Wilson Cochran died in some sort of industrial accident. I know the family lived near Limavady, and I've seen records that said they lived in Nedd.  I'm-not sure if there is a town of Nedd any longer. Wilson Cochran: Birth 7 Jan 1838 in Nedd, Tamlaght Finlagan Parish, Co. Londonderry, Ireland Death 21 Mar 1886 in Nedd Tamlaght Finlagan Parish, Co. Londonderry, Ireland Married to Jane McSparron. She emigrated to the U.S. with her four children in 1886. All of them were born in Nedd Tamlaght Finlagan Parish, Co. Londonderry, Ireland: William Montgomery Cochran, born in 1873 James McSparron Cochran, born in 1875 (my grandfather) Matilda Mary Cochran, born in 1877 (married Charles G. Hankey and moved to Georgia in the U.S.) David Cowan Cochran, born in 1882 The family were helped out by Jane McSparron's brother, David McSparron. David had emigrated a number of years earlier. David and Jane's mother's name was Sarah Jane Montgomery, and their father's name was James McSparron. David McSparron married Eliza Ann Cochran, who was Wilson Cochran's sister. Wilson Cochran's father was William Cochran, and their mother was Jane Cowan. The 6 children were: William James Cochran, 1824-1897 Elizabeth Cochran, 1828-1890 Margaret Cochran, 1833 Samuel Cochran, 1836 Wilson, born 1838-1886 Eliza Ann Cochran, 1841-1913 What I am hoping for is to find names in the parish register and perhaps in the parish graveyard. koberalice@gmail.com

3th June 2011 Alister McGregor writes: Interested in contacting Samuel McCarter. We grew up together in Greystone Park Limavady. Samuel moved to London in the 1970s.   Reply to Alister

19th September 2010 Hello -- I am also doing family research and recently found a clue that my Loudon family may have lived in or around Crindle, Limavady, Northern Ireland. My ancestors immigrated about 1800 to the United States and settled in New York before spreading out across the country. The clue I refer to indicates a Robert Loudon was married to Sarah Loudon, formerly of Crindle. Sarah and Robert were born about 1774 and I believe Sarah died around 1848, in Ireland. Robert came to the United States without Sarah, but he never married again in the states. Any connections or suggestions for research in this area is most appreciated. Thank you! Sue Manz Graham Reply to Sue

24th July 2010 I was born in Limavady 50 years ago and am trying to trace exactly where. My father was in the RAF and we were temporarily housed in a farmhouse called Shanreagh which was where I was born in October 1960. Later we moved to Shackleton Crescent married quarters. I was wondering if Shanreagh Park is where the house was and indeed if it still exists. There were two other families, I believe, that lived on the street, Mr and Mrs Millar with their son Jim, and Mrs Deachon with two children and an elderly mother. Any information would be much appreciated. I am coming to visit next month in the hope I may be able to trace my birthplace. Angela Marshall (nee Green) Reply to Angela

11th February 2010 It is wonderful to be able to open the web site of Jochen Lueg and view the latest in Limavady--from whence came my grgrgrandfather, Nathaniel McCaughey, to Pennsylvania, USA. Thanks, Jochen, for your up-to-date news of the wonderful town of Limavady, which we visited this past September.  June G. Eddins Reply to June

2nd February 2010 I am trying to create a picture of my father's life, he was killed in Normandy in 1944 when I was 2yrs old so I do not remember him and would like to know more about his life before he met and married my mother.  His name was Robert Lee and he joined the army when he was sixteen as a bugle boy. He met my mother when he was stationed at Shoeburyness, in Essex.   When he was a boy he and his two brothers, William and Joseph, were brought up on a farm at Tamlach by a John Mc Arthur and his family. The 3 boys were brought over from Coatbridge after their mother, Sarah Ferguson, lost her memory after losing a child. I am guessing about 1918 or thereabouts. Their younger sister remained in Scotland to be looked after by an aunt. Presumably their father William remained there too working in the iron foundries at Old Monkland.    Their mother was cared for until just before she died at Drumacarney, by an 'Aunt Martha' . She was still alive at the time my father was killed in 1944.   His brothers William and Joseph lived in Limavady until they died. Uncle Joe died in 2003, he had 5 children.   I have recently learned that their mother Sarah Lee is buried in the churchyard at Ballykelly (Church of Ireland) which I hope to visit one day. But I cannot locate Tamlach or Drumacarney, have they been swallowed up and lost their identity as such. There is mention of a Drumacarney Bridge being widened (off the Baranailt Road) but I can find no other mention of it, or Tamlach.   I would appreciate any information on his life in the area until he joined the army at sixteen, I believe the Mc Arthurs were a large family and 'Aunt Martha' had children too so maybe someone will know the story of the three boys being given a home on the farm at Tamlach.   Maureen Orford (nee Lee)  Reply to Maureen

14th January 2010 My great grandmother Catherine Doherty, daughter of James Doherty and Roseanne (Cassidy) Doherty was born 1858 and came from Cathers Row in Limavady. From what I have to date she also had a brother Alexander who was living in Philadelphia in 1907. And a brother John who was a Pork Dealer in Irish Green Street and married to Catherine?, by 1911 they had 6 children. Their parents James and Roseanne Doherty died 1912 and 1903 respectively and are buried in Row Mill Graveyard in Limavady.The address they lived in at time of death was William Street, Limavady. Their headstone was erected by their grand daughter Anna. Would love to make a connection with relatives or anyone who could help. Thank you. Marie Crowley Reply to Marie

14th January 2010 This is a long shot: My father's father left his wife and son around 1932 in Rochdale, Lancashire (when my father was 6 years old). He was born in Rochdale in 1895 and as far as I know from my research he had no family connections outside Lancashire. He was never seen or heard from again by his wife or son. However - it was said that after he left his wife and child he moved to Limavady to either work in or to run a 'pot shop'. I'd always understood that a 'pot shop' was an establishment selling china, though I learn recently that it is an Ulster expression for a bar. His name was Chriss Buckley (that's the way it was spelled on his birth certificate), though he could have been known as Chris or Christopher, I suppose. He was a joiner by trade. So, in order to find out if the family tradition has any truth in it - and hopefully to find out what became of my grandfather - I wonder if the name Chriss Buckley, in the context of Limavady in the early to mid 1930s, rings any bells with anyone reading this. Ian Buckley Reply to Ian

24th November 2009 Tom Taylor writes: My grandfather's name was David Taylor and he married Elizabeth Hunter on 21 Nov 1895. He was born at Drumachose about 1875 and was a Journeyman Shoemaker. His father was James Taylor and his mother was Rachel Hunter  Sometime between 1895 and 1897 he and his wife Elizabeth moved to Govan Glasgow. Where he and his brother Robert James Taylor also a Journeyman Shoemaker ran a small shop.  I know that some of his brothers went to Glasgow, but subsequently moved back to the Limavady area. The area names that have cropped up for the family are Crindle, Myroe, Bellarena and Drumachose.   Robert James Taylor born 14/Mar/1877 at Bellarena and married Margaret Simpson  in the Myroe Presbyterian Church on 22/Jun/1899. Parents for Margaret Simpson are Robert Simpson and Margaret Butcher. Below is information from the 1911 Census: Residents of house number 13 in Crindle Town(Myroe , Londonderry) Surname, Forename, Age, Sex Taylor, James, 71, Male Taylor, Rachel, 66, Female Taylor, John , 20  - B.1891, Male Taylor, Joseph, 40  - B.1871, Male Dwyer, Jennie, 3, Female If anyone has any information relating to any  of my relatives I would be for ever grateful.   Thank you again. Tom Taylor Reply to Tom 27th September 2009. Hello, I recently posted a message concerning my search for my ancestor John Boyd who was transported to N.S.W. for bigamy. I have since found his marriages were: June 1834 to Matty Jane George 31st December 1835 to Jane Stevenson. If anyone can help with any details on these people please let me know. Sandra. Reply to Sandra 13th September 2009 I am looking for information on my ancestor John Boyd b.1815 in Co. Londonderry. His parents were John and Catherine who were farmers in the Tamlaghtfinlagan area. John and Catherine are sure to be buried in the district. John Boyd b.1815 was tried at Londonderry City in 1836 for Bigamy and sentenced to transportation to New South Wales. At the time of his trial he was a farm servant living at Glack. He married yet again in N.S.W. and died in 1864. If anyone has any information on John Boyd or perhaps a copy of the Griffiths Valuation or Tithe Books that may help with my search I would be very grateful. Sandra. Reply to Sandra

 
15th March 2009


Hello

I am researching my Famliy tree. My GGrandfather was William Magill/McGill
from Magilligan who married Catherine McCorriston from Duncrun at St Aidans
RC Church in 1869 by Fr Hugh McGurk, the then priest of the Parish. They went
to to live in a house in the foothills of that beautiful mountain townland
called Ballycarton

They had at least 10 children, one of which was my Grandfather James, who
married Rebecca Somers from Belarena. James had a brother William who went to
work at Roe Park House (now Raddison Hotel) as a live-in head Gardener and
later went to work for Lord O Neill of Shane's Castle, Antrim.

I would love to hear from any family member

Magill/Somers/Mcgill/mcCorriston/McIvor



Gerald McGill



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31st January 2009


Hi

I am looking for anyone who may have attended Glenconway Public 
School around 1941/1953. Hoping to share some memories.

Ed 



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