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Title: Moffatt
Post by: smiler12 on Saturday 01 September 18 20:10 BST (UK)
I am looking information on my great grandfather Thomas Moffatt. He was born in Coleraine and married an Emily McClelland. We can find information on McClelland family and Emily and Thomas's children, as well as their marriage.  I'm having difficulty finding birth information on Thomas Moffatt. He died in 1950 aged 73.
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Post by: hallmark on Saturday 01 September 18 20:22 BST (UK)
 C Reg Birth results for thomas moffatt from 1875 to 1879   http://www.rootschat.com/links/01mn0/
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Post by: smiler12 on Saturday 01 September 18 20:42 BST (UK)
Thank you. The Thomas Moffatt I am looking for was born in Coleraine. His father's name on a marriage certificate is Thomas.
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Post by: aghadowey on Saturday 01 September 18 21:04 BST (UK)
Thomas Moffat (born 22 Oct.1870, died 5 Dec.1950) married (23 Feb.1892 Ringsend Presbyterian Church) Emily McClelland.
His father was Thomas Moffat (c1847-22 Sept.1889) of Cashel who married (6 Sept.1870 Killaig Presbyterian Church) Catherine Riddle (c1848-1 Apr.1928).
His father, also Thomas Moffat (c1804-1 Dec.1888) was a blacksmith at Craigmore.

There's a headstone at Ringsend for Thomas, Catherine & some of their daughters. I can post headstone details if you don't have them.
Title: Re: Moffatt
Post by: smiler12 on Saturday 01 September 18 22:24 BST (UK)
Thank you so much for that information. It is much appreciated. Could you please tell me if you don't mind where you got your information, it would help with future research and yes please post the gravestone.
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Post by: hallmark on Saturday 01 September 18 22:30 BST (UK)
You posted... He died in 1950 aged 73...  so I make that   b. 1877.

So I posted C Reg Birth results for thomas moffatt from 1875 to 1879

but you can just adjust my search accordingly and look for him!
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Post by: aghadowey on Saturday 01 September 18 22:51 BST (UK)
The information I have is from family & church records mainly. I'm not related but they are fairly easy to trace.

Ringsend Presbyterian Church: Erected by Catherine Moffatt. In loving memory of her husband Thomas Moffatt, late of Cashel, died 22 September 1889 aged 42 years. Also their daughters Annie, Sarah, Ellen Jane and Margaret. Also the above named Catherine Moffatt, who died 1st April 1928 aged 80 years.

Forgot to add that I was told Thomas Moffat (c1804-1888) might have been married to a Hill, Cashel but I haven't verified that.
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Post by: smiler12 on Saturday 01 September 18 23:06 BST (UK)
Thank you so much for the information, my mum is delighted. I'm helping her research her family tree. :D
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Post by: aghadowey on Saturday 01 September 18 23:08 BST (UK)
Thomas Moffatt born 1870- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1870/03327/2219423.pdf)

Thomas Moffat died 1889- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1889/06155/4758552.pdf) and LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1889/06144/4755403.pdf)

John Moffit born 1871- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1872/03265/2196706.pdf)

Margaret Moffit born 1873- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1873/03214/2178531.pdf)

Mary Eliza Moffit born 1875- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1875/03106/2138907.pdf)

James Moffet born 1876- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1876/03037/2113323.pdf)

Isabella Moffit born 1878- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1878/02981/2092051.pdf)
Title: Re: Moffatt
Post by: aghadowey on Saturday 01 September 18 23:11 BST (UK)
Cathrin Moffit born 1880- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1880/02889/2058504.pdf)

Sarah Moffet born 1882- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1882/02786/2022640.pdf)

Annie born 17 Sept.1883 (can't see registration)

Ellen Jane Moffit born 1887- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1887/02575/1951819.pdf)

Robert Moffat born 1888- LINK (https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1888/02509/1930139.pdf)
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Post by: aghadowey on Saturday 01 September 18 23:26 BST (UK)
Notes on children of Thomas & Catherine-

1. Thomas m. Emily McClelland- 11? children
2. John died 12 Dec.1933 m. 4 June 1896 Ellen Allen- 6? children
3. Margaret "Maggie" possibly married (12 Jan.1893 Ringsend) Robert McKeown
4. James died 28 Aug.1947 Portrush m.(4 June 1896) Eliza McKeown- 5? children
5. Mary Eliza m.(25 July 1895 Ringsend) Joseph Watt
6. Isabella "Bella" possibly married (8 Dec.1908) Andrew McNeill
7. Catherine "Cassie "
8. Sarah died 29 Nov.1897
9. Annie died 24 July 1884
10. Ellen Jane
11. Robert m. Annie Caldwell, lived in Canada and had family.

Let me know if you want details of previous generation
Title: Re: Moffatt
Post by: smiler12 on Saturday 01 September 18 23:47 BST (UK)
Thanks again for your wealth of information. Yes please share any information you have.  :D :D
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Post by: aghadowey on Sunday 02 September 18 18:24 BST (UK)
Unfortunately I can't see my Moffatt file backed up on a disc but here are a few more notes.

Children of Thomas Moffat (c1804-1888)
1. Thomas (c1847-1889) m. Catherine Riddle
2. Mary Jane Moffatt m.(3 May 1870 Ringsend) Alexander McDougal
? 3. Robert Moffatt (c1858) m.(29 June 1877) Sarah Carton- 12 children
? 4. James Moffat (d.1876) m.(1 Dec.1866) Margaret Arthur- 5? children
? 5. John Moffat (c1849-1930) m.(1 Oct.1872) Matilda Frizzell- 13 children

I did walk over to Ringsend earlier and took pictures of the Moffatt headstones (ll in a nice, tidy row)
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Post by: Brown1777 on Sunday 02 September 18 20:04 BST (UK)
Smiler12,

If it helps PRONI records for Ringsend Presbyterian Church (MIC/1P/413) shows the following information for Thomas Moffatt and Catherine Riddles' children:- Thomas(born 05 May 1870); John(born 16 June 1871); Margaret(born 14 May 1872); Mary Eliza (baptised 22 December 1875); James (baptised 06 November 1877); Isabella (born 17 January 1877); Catherine (born 10 March 1880);Sarah (born 14 April 1882 - parents residence Belraugh);Ellen Jane (born 21 March 1889); and Robert (born 15 July 1888).  Brown 1777
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Post by: aghadowey on Sunday 02 September 18 20:17 BST (UK)
Which fits with the births I posted (replies 8 & 9).
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Post by: Brown1777 on Sunday 02 September 18 20:31 BST (UK)
Almost!
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Post by: smiler12 on Monday 03 September 18 00:21 BST (UK)
Thank you all for your replies, it is really helpful in my research of my family.  :D
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Post by: JConnolly39 on Tuesday 09 October 18 22:15 BST (UK)
I am a descendant of Robert Moffat and Sarah Carton. I have been having a hard time figuring out Roberts siblings. I have found at least 3 Thomas Moffats who could have been related. Thanks for any help.
Janice
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Post by: triciamcd on Monday 22 October 18 20:51 BST (UK)
My father is Thomas Moffatt from Coleraine.  He is the Grandson of Thomas Moffatt who was married to Emily McClelland  they were married on 23rd July 1892, His father was also called Thomas who was married to Catherine Riddel , they were married 1870 and his father Thomas Moffatt was born around 1804 married to Hill
Regards
Tricia
Title: Re: Moffatt
Post by: smiler12 on Wednesday 28 November 18 19:08 GMT (UK)
Thanks so much for your reply. I take it we must be related then. My grandfather was James Moffatt who marry Elizabeth Walsh. I think you'll know my mum Anne.
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Post by: smiler12 on Wednesday 28 November 18 19:10 GMT (UK)
It gives me more information for my family tree
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Post by: triciamcd on Wednesday 28 November 18 19:18 GMT (UK)
Hi Was your Gran know as Lily Moffatt. Your mum Anne is Ivan's sister?
Tricia
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Post by: smiler12 on Wednesday 28 November 18 19:22 GMT (UK)
Yes that's right. I'm helping here do the family tree.
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Post by: triciamcd on Wednesday 28 November 18 19:30 GMT (UK)
Great I know Anne well. I have several bits and pieces re the moffatt family tree I will get them gathered up and send you them. Its getting the time must get into it soon. Tricia
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Post by: smiler12 on Wednesday 28 November 18 19:35 GMT (UK)
That would be great thanks
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Post by: smiler12 on Wednesday 28 November 18 19:37 GMT (UK)
If you check out ancestry.co.uk website, I have put together a family tree from information I have.
Kerry
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Post by: JConnolly39 on Friday 30 November 18 12:24 GMT (UK)
My second great grandfather was Robert Moffatt (born around 1858?) married to Sarah Carton. I think Thomas Moffatt (married to Catherine Riddle) was his brother.
Title: Re: Moffatt
Post by: smiler12 on Friday 30 November 18 13:29 GMT (UK)
From what I have been told that is right. Thomas who married Catherine had a son also called Thomas who was my great grandfather. Rober would have been his uncle. The Moffatt family is from Ringsend and from the information given here my mum was able to go find the graves there. My great grandfather moved to Coleraine and a lot of the Moffatt  family still reside there.
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Post by: JConnolly39 on Friday 30 November 18 13:52 GMT (UK)
I will definitely have to go to Ringsend next time I go to Ireland.
My Great Grandmother was Mary Jane Moffatt, daughter of Robert who married Albert McLeod. They lived in Garvagh.