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Title: Lookup Birth McCord, Portaferry 1853
Post by: gthomp045 on Thursday 25 January 07 12:26 GMT (UK)

Hi folks,

Any help proving the above connection would be gratefully received.

Possibly my g-grandfather Robert McCord, Sailor, born c1853 Portaferry. His father's name was William, whitesmith by trade later in Belfast.

This find came from 1881 census in Birkenhead where he was on board a ship - SS British King. I know our family's Robert sailed the world and this ship did indeed.

I would like to confirm this Robert from Portaferry had William as his father.

Many thanks

Title: Re: Lookup Birth McCord, Portaferry 1853
Post by: BallyaltikilliganG on Thursday 08 February 07 21:19 GMT (UK)

From Ros Davies Co Down website [use google to find] Nicholas McCORD . Ardglass of Ardglass town ; paid 10 shillings as rent to Hon. Edward Ward in 1799 LR 2003 p 45 , could be an earlier relative.  Have you exhausted www.familysearch.com. Good Luck Jim

Title: Re: Lookup Birth McCord, Portaferry 1853
Post by: gthomp045 on Monday 19 February 07 11:36 GMT (UK)

Thanks Jim - the search continues!