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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Antrim => Topic started by: Deacon on Wednesday 29 June 05 14:27 BST (UK)
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Hello, all,
I am new to this site and welcome the chance to chat with you all. My folks emigrated from Antrim in 1716 to Boston and settled in a place they named the "Lisburn Proprietary." Everyone there had to be a Presbyterian of the Scottish variety and of "good conversation." Apparently the name Crossett was originally duCrozat, a french Huguenot immigrant. I have no proof of this however, and I'm looking for guidance in how to pursue the origin of my people over there. Please share your wisdom with me. The wife and I visited Ireland 2 years ago but had no chance to do research. We were too busy falling in love with our ancestors homeland. She's an O'Connor. Thanks.
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These are the Crossett births shown on British Isles Vital Records Index for Ireland but there are only two for Antrim - don't know if they are of any use to you:-
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The Vital records entries are very helpful for my single surname efforts. Thank ye, much, saz
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There was a Norman Crossett who lived in the centre of Glengormley. He always said he was a Hugenot. He died a few years ago. He had a boat which he kept in Carrickfergus Harbour. It was a former Lifeboat. I was out on it with him and a few others (i didn't know him personally, but was invited because of my best friend) on the last occasion the Tall Ships came to Belfast. He had an engineering workshop at the rear of his bungalow. His son (dont know his name) now runs his workshop.
Dont know if this helps. I could find out sons name if you think it is part of family.
Regards
Derek