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Ireland / Re: Chisholm's of Antrim and Donegal
« on: Wednesday 12 May 10 22:53 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for the information and direction. The website proved to be a great source of information indeed and it has taken me some time to go through it all. In fact, I'm still reading and referring to the pages on an almost daily basis. The result appears to be a direct and strong link to the Ballyshannon area of Donegal much as the oral family history suggested. There doesn't seem to be any direct connection to the Antrim Chisholm's except that my grandfather ended up getting married in the same church as a number of others of the same family name. Surely too much of a coincidence? Something to look into then and if anyone can offer any further information it would be greatly received.
Finally a last word of thanks to John McGrath for all his terrific work on looking into the family roots. A wonderful piece of work.

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Ireland / Chisholm's of Antrim and Donegal
« on: Monday 26 April 10 20:22 BST (UK)  »
I'm trying to research a branch of my family that seems to cross a couple of counties.
I have a grandfather, William John Chisholm, who was married in Carnmoney Cof I in 1912 to Margaret S Follis. His father was also William John Chisholm a farmer, presumably also of Carnmoney but I have no definite proof of this.
William John and Margaret went on to live in the Ormeau and Stranmillis areas of Belfast.
However the family history indicated that there was a fairly large family (at least 5 siblings) and they came from Donegal.
There are Donegal families noted in the 1911 census that could be suitable but again I have no proof. (there were also a lot of Chisholm's in the Carnmoney area at one time.
Does anyone have any knowledge of any possible connection between the families?
I have some information from the census and possible internet sources.
Any information would be great.   

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Down / Re: Magills/McKeags of Lisleen, Moneyreagh
« on: Wednesday 23 December 09 15:45 GMT (UK)  »
Yes, Thanks.
I have been in touch with Ros Davies and some of the information noted may actually be mine. Just trying to widen the net a little.
I picked up some McGill on the Griffith Valuation but missed the James McKeag reference. This would make sense as the McKeags I'm after are from the Moneyrea area. (Its the Magill's who are Lisleen).
I'll check it out thanks.

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Down / Magills/McKeags of Lisleen, Moneyreagh
« on: Wednesday 23 December 09 14:32 GMT (UK)  »
I have been able to make a bit of a start on the Magill and McKeags but would be grateful if anyone had any information on the families above.
The family I am particularly interested in is as follows:-
Henry Magill married Elizabeth McKeag in 1858
Henry was born in 1838 and noted as a farmer from Lisleen.
Elizabeth was born in 1837.
Henry's father was Robert (also a farmer of Lisleen) and Elizabeth's father was James, a teacher.(don't know where)
I have discovered that Robert was married to Susanna.
However I have little further information on the McKeag's.
I think there was a sister called Jane.
Any information at all would be great.   


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Ireland / Re: Huguenot Links - Follas
« on: Tuesday 15 December 09 21:53 GMT (UK)  »
Thank-you to all who replied especially by PM
I hope to reply individually but am unable to send PM until I have posted at least three times (here's no 2)
Have found the Follis family in the 1911 cencus and it ties up with family history (and heresay).
The possible Huguenot connection is interesting!
Thanks and I'll get back to you asap.

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Ireland / Re: Huguenot Links - Follas
« on: Monday 14 December 09 21:51 GMT (UK)  »
Hi
Just discovered this site and the information on the Follis name.
I'm researching my family through the Chisholm's and Margaret Seaton Follis is (was) my grandmother.
She married William John Chisholm on 6th September 1912 at Carnmoney and died on 24th August 1971. She is buried in Knockbreda graveyard.
 
If anyone has any further information on the direct line of Follis's or Chisholm's I would be delighted to hear from you.

David

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