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Title: Hillises of Katesbridge
Post by: Lizzy52 on Sunday 15 May 11 01:56 BST (UK)

Hallo,

Does any other researcher have family in Katesbridge? I am looking for a family of Joseph Hillis born in Katesbridge in 1856/1857. Until the 1911 Census it always had Down or Ireland, but at last it has Katesbridge. I am actually trying to find Mary Hillis, Joseph's Sister my Great Grand Mother.

Maybe some one knows what Family History Centre is close to Katesbridge. I am from New Zealand, so it makes some research a little hard sometimes.

Many Thanks,
Liz Reeve   :)

Title: Re: Hillises of Katesbridge
Post by: myhoose on Sunday 15 May 11 08:39 BST (UK)

My Great Granny came from Katesbridge which I have found in records for Ballyroney, Rathfriland and Loughbrickland. But the registration district is Banbridge, Down.
I live in Scotland and I'm having problems, so I understand your predicament.
I found this site helpful to get started:
http://www.raymondscountydownwebsite.com/html/index2.htm
Theres 4 Hillis births in the Co. Down births 1865-1875 section. All male unfortunately.
The North of Ireland Family History Society should be able to help.
http://www.nifhs.org/

Hope this helps
Sharon

Title: Re: Hillises of Katesbridge
Post by: Lizzy52 on Saturday 21 May 11 21:14 BST (UK)

Hallo Sharon,

Thanks so much for that information, have looked at Ramond's site before and but they are not my Hillis's, but will keep trying. Belong to the Family History Society as well, so I think I will see if another Member can help me out.

Many Thanks,

Liz 

Title: Re: Hillises of Katesbridge
Post by: fudgelover on Friday 07 September 12 22:27 BST (UK)

Hi,

I`m in touch with the Hillis families in Banbridge area. Can I help?

Title: Re: Hillises of Katesbridge
Post by: fudgelover on Friday 07 September 12 22:29 BST (UK)

Hi Liz Reeve, We have been in touch before. I`m still here to help.  Helen Black