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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Armagh => Topic started by: Taggart 009 on Friday 09 July 04 01:18 BST (UK)
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Hi everyone, my first time on this mighty site.
I have not been doing genealogy too long. About 4 years. But I am stumped at trying to find out info on my grandfather (whome I have never even seen a picture of let alone met him) James Alexander Mawhinney.
I have found out that he was born in Ballybrolley, Lisnadill Parish, Keady. Co. Armagh. Baptised in Tassagh Pres. church. His father was Alexander Mawhinney, his mother Isabella Galloway.
His brother was Robert Mawhinney b 8/9/1844 m 15th Nov 1871 Albert St. Pres. Elizabeth Ann Anderson. They had four children. Alexander b 13th Sept 1872. Ballybrolley.
Charlotte b 18th Sept 1874 Ballybrolley
Sarah b 17th Dec 1876 Lislea and robert b 19th Feb 1879
Lislea.
This seems to be the only information I can find out. I would dearly love to know if any of you have come across any of these names (dead or alive, sorry no reward ) However I will gladly share anything I have on other items I have .
Val.
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Here are some County Armagh 'Mawhinneys' from 1912:
Mawhinney Sarah Abbey Street Armagh Armagh: Mid. Armagh
Mawhinney William Browns Court Lurgan Armagh: North Lurgan
Mawhinney James 39 Jervis Street Armagh: North Portadown
Mawhinney James Derryane Armagh: North Milltown
Mawhinney Maud Bridge Street Armagh: North Portadown
Mawhinney Letitia 32 Lewis Street Armagh: North Portadown
Mawhinney Sarah Dunavon Portadown Armagh: North Portadown
Mawhinney Mary Union Street Lurgan Armagh: North Lurgan
Mawhinney Letitia Ballinary Portadown Armagh: North Lurgan
Mawhinney Anne Ballinary Portadown Armagh: North Lurgan
Mawhinney Margaret 3 Georges Street Armagh: North
Mawhinney Thomas Costanbel Armagh: South Newtownhamilton
Hope you find something of use :).
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Oh, just noticed your signature shows Mawhinney in County Antrim too.
Bit of a longshot, but I recently came across details of one of my grandad's sisters who married in New York in 1907. Her name was Selena Lilley, from Larne. Her husband was Alexander Blair, from County Antrim. His parents were shown as John Blair and Martha Mowhinny. I have been wondering if this was a spelling error. Have you ever come across this version of the name or, indeed, have you ever come across anything on Martha?
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IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT CAN HELP ME GAIN ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING
ALEXANDER3 MAWHINNEY, b. 13 Sep 1872.
CHARLOTTE MAWHINNEY, b. 18 Sep 1874.
SARAH MAWHINNEY, b. 17 Dec 1876.
ROBERT MAWHINNEY, b. 19 Feb 1879.
the above were all born in and/or around Keady, Co. Armagh. I really need some help.
Please.
Val.
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Parents: ROBERT MAWHINNY & ELIZA ANN ANDERSON
Had the following children
1. CHARLOTTE MAWHINNY born 18 SEP 1874 , Armagh, Ireland
2. Robert Mawhinney born 19 FEB 1879 Lislea, , Armagh, Ireland
3. Alexander Mawhinny born 13 SEP 1872 , Armagh, Ireland
4. Sarah Elizabeth Mawhinny born 17 DEC 1876 Armagh, Armagh, Ireland
OTTO
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How'd you do that so fast Otto. YOur amazing. I am a relative (pardon the play on words) idiot to all this genealogy. Live in a place out here in Canada where going to research places is out of the question so am relying on this site for all the help I can get. Plus I am an auld doll as they say in Ireland. :)
I don't suppose you would have any information on the Isabella Galloway below by any chance. I have hit a terrible brick wall on her as well. Alexander and Isabella were my great grandparents of lwhich I know nothing and cant find out anything about where either of them originally came from.
Thank you so much for your other help. I am flabbergasted at how quickly you got that info and it is matching up correctly Thank you, thank you thank you.!
I have also been looking for someone to help me on this and I would be willing to pay as long as the charge wouldnt break my pensioners bank account. Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted. Val.
Generation No. 1
1. ALEXANDER1 MAWHINNEY He married ISABELLA GALLOWAY.
Children of ALEXANDER MAWHINNEY and ISABELLA GALLOWAY are:
2. i. JAMES2 MAWHINNEY, b. 23 Aug 1857, Ballybrolly, Keady, Co. Armagh.; d. 22 Nov 1913, Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim Northern Ireland..
3. ii. ROBERT MAWHINNEY, b. 09 Aug 1844, Albert St. Pres. Church.
iii. CHARLOTTE MAWHINNEY, b. 05 Apr 1850.
iv. ELIZABETH MAWHINNEY, b. 05 Feb 1855.
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Sorry, cant find anything on Isabella.
Original info sourced at : http://www.familysearch.org
OTTO
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Yes, that Isabella it proving to be unfindable unfortunately. Thanks so much for trying though. It was kind of you.
Maybe if you ever come across anything farther back on Isabella' or her husband, Alexander, you would keep me in mind
Thanks so much again. Val.
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was recently contacted by another Galloway researcher who writes
"Dear Valerie,
I have just found your message on the Armagh website and wondered if your Galloway ancestors are related to mine, who lived in Ballybrolly,Keady, and married in Tassagh Church. There can't be that many Galloways in Keady can there? I feel sure there must be a link. Hope you can find one.
Kind regards,
Mandy Rhodes (nee McAdam)
Descendants of Robert Galloway
1 Robert Galloway b: 1804 in Ireland d: Bef 1882 Number of children: 1
.. +Jane Bell d: Bef 1882 Number of children: 1
2 Elizabeth Ann Galloway b: 1830 in Ireland d: 28 August 1882 in North Street, Leven, FIF. Number of children: 11
.... +Robert McAdam b: 1828 in Ireland m: 9 December 1849 in Tassagh Church,Keady,Co.Armagh,Ireland. d: 1 September 1888 in 83, North Street, Leven,FIF, Scotland. Number of children: 11
... 3 Robert John McAdam b: 1851 in Ireland
... 3 David MacAdam b: 1852 in Ireland Number of children: 7
....... +Agnes Jane Halliday b: 1853 in Pinchbeck,Lincs. m: 21 January 1875 in St.Mary's Lowgate,Hull. d: Bef 1901 Number of children: 7
... 3 Elizabeth McAdam b: 1856 in Ireland d: 11 January 1888 in Riverside, Leven, FIF. Number of children: 3
....... +John Arnot b: 6 December 1850 in Leven, FIF m: 22 July 1881 in North Street, Leven, Scoonie, FIF. d: 25 April 1933 in Cowdenbeath Number of children: 3
... 3 Ellen Jane McAdam b: 1860 in Ireland
....... +William McLean b: 1861
... 3 Isabella McAdam b: 1862 in Ireland d: 30 December 1936 in Gladstone Terrace, Leven, FIF. Number of children: 1
....... +Robert Murray b: 1856 m: 28 January 1881 in 76 North Street, Leven, FIF. d: Aft 1936 Number of children: 1
... 3 Agnes McAdam b: Abt 1864 in Ireland Number of children: 11
....... +Robert McKenzie b: 26 May 1864 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland. m: 29 December 1882 in Leven, Fife, Scotland. Number of children: 11
... 3 Hugh McAdam b: 21 August 1865 in Kirkcubbin,Grey Abbey, Newtownards,Down,Ireland. Number of children: 3
....... +Margaret Dick b: 1867 in Collasie, FIF. Number of children: 3
... 3 Margaret McAdam b: 6 September 1867 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland. d: 1934 in Scoonie, FIF.
....... +? Blyth
... 3 Janet McAdam b: 29 March 1870 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland. d: 14 April 1941 in Glenriddell Terrace, Hawthorn Street, Leven, FIF. Number of children: 1
....... +James Walker d: Bef 1941 Number of children: 1
... 3 Anne McAdam b: 19 July 1872 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland. d: 24 June 1935 in 15 High Street, Leven, FIF Number of children: 1
....... +James Dryburgh b: 1872 m: 7 July 1893 in Mitchell Street, Leven, FIF. d: Bef 1935 Number of children: 1
... 3 Millicent McAdam b: 8 May 1874 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland.
Now can some one tell me how I can go about finding out if these Galloways are connected to the following which are my Galloways.
"1. Alexander1 Mawhinney Married Isabella Galloway.
Children of Alexander Mawhinney and Isabella Galloway are:
+ 2 i. James2 Mawhinney, born 23 Aug 1857 in Ballybrolly, Keady, Co. Armagh.; died 22 Nov 1913 in Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim Northern Ireland..
+ 3 ii. Robert Mawhinney, born 09 Aug 1844 in Albert St. Pres. Church.
4 iii. Charlotte Mawhinney, born 05 Apr 1850.
5 iv. Elizabeth Mawhinney, born 05 Feb 1855.
If anyne can help I would be so grateful.
Val
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Hi Val,
I have found two Galloways living in Co. Armagh in 1864 when Griffiths Valation of the county was taking place. Not much more information on them at the moment other than that they were the head of the household in each case.
William Galloway lived in the townland of Ballynery, in the parish of Martiaghs and George Galloway lived at Ballygasey in the Parish of Loughgall.
Best Wishes, Chris
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Thanks Chris, I have seen them earlier but I dont know how to find out if they are connected you see. Thanks so much for keeping an eye open. Val.
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Hei Val,
Here is a site which says Elizabeth Ann Galloway married on 10th December 1849 as opposed to the 9th December.- http://www.mcadamshistory.com/NIRecords.html
There are eight Galloways in the Lagan Valley and Quoile Phone Book 2004/5. The Phone Book for Northern Ireland 2003 had a list of approximately 72 Galloways.
Here is an interesting site for you Val. May not be connected to your family but the name Galloway may be worth a look in this case as the guy that married Eliza, daughter of John Galloway of Monkstown, Co. Dublin was William Drennan Andrews, one of the Andrews family of Comber, Co. Down. Another member of this well known family was Thomas Andrews Junr, Chief Designer and Managing Director of Harland and Wolff. He designed the Titanic which sank when it struck an iceberg in 1912. www.proni.gov.uk/records/private/andrewfm.htm Broken Link
All the Best, Chris
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Chris this was a great find, thank you! I have past it on to the lady who contacted me regarding the Galloway/McAdam marriage in the first place. She will be delighted as it is actually her McAdam family that is mentioned!
Yet another good deed done Chris.
Val.
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I would bet my bottom dollar this is a spelling error on Mawhinney. NEVER gave seen it spelt that way. Thanks for reply and yes I knew there were lots of Mawhinny connections in Antrim, alas they don't seem to be mine as I once did think. My lot definitely came from Keady. Co. Armagh. At the moment I am now trying to find the children of the following
From the Registers of Armagh - Parish of Tynan.
January 13th 1686 William Galloway married Mary English.
I am hoping one of their children was an Isabella Galloway who later married Alexander Mawhinney in Keady. Co.
Armagh.
Thanks so much for the list of Mawhinney addresses by the way. That was very kind of you and much appreciated.
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I have no idea when you posted this, or if you care, but I found this http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=368666.0;attach=12503
Very interesting. It goes all the way from Robert Galloway to Patricia Hunter Love and her husband Bernard Stubbert (who happen to be my great-grandparents)
I just thought it was pretty neat and maybe you'd think so too, I guess.
:)
My family has been trying to fill out our family tree a bit. We already had a few generations before Thomas Hunter Love, but it's been neat going even further back.
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Hunter, I have not been on this site in a very very long time, and low and behold I just found your message tonight. I was wondering if I could view your tree some place as I did try clicking on the site you mentioned my nothing comes up.
would really love to see our connection and please accept my late thank you for trying to help me. Val.