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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: McAlary/McClary help re Native Place
« on: Tuesday 06 April 10 00:32 BST (UK)  »
There are some photos which were taken a few years ago when some of your Brisbane cousins were visiting Ireland. I think my father might have a copy so I'll check and let you know.

You are correct, that Neil was John and Daniels brother. I believe that they were all born in the Grove. I'm not sure about whether any of Neils relations stayed in Ireland but again I'll try to find out. Not sure about the death registration either but it could be (as part of kilrea is in the district of Magherafelt).

There are Kielts still living in Kilrea - I'll see if I can find out anything about Mary.

Where do you live in Australia?

Ciaran
 

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: McAlary/McClary help re Native Place
« on: Monday 05 April 10 23:25 BST (UK)  »
Hello again Cousin,

John stayed in Ireland and most of his decendants are still here, although some ended up in USA and more recently, some have gone to Australia. I grew up in Kilrea close to the Grove. The walls of the old homestead at the Grove were still there up until last year when the site was cleared and a new house built. Many of my family still live in Kilrea. No-one has been able to trace back any further than John, Neil & Daniel as all earlier church records were destroyed in a fire. There is mention of a Frank McAlary living in Dullaghy (near the Grove) in the 1700's but we cannot establish whether he was a relation or not. There are also McAlarys burried in the Church of Ireland graveyard in Kilrea (previously a Catholic Church) dating back to the 1700's but again no link has been established - but I'm still trying!!.

Ciaran

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: McAlary/McClary help re Native Place
« on: Monday 05 April 10 19:37 BST (UK)  »
Hi Anniebelle,

Your ancestor Neil lived in the Grove with his 2 brothers John and Daniel. John was my great great grandfather. You should get a copy of a book called "The Names McAlary" by Diane Menzies and Bernard McAlary (From Tottenham NSW). It documents the history of the McAlary family in Australia and traces the family tree back to the Grove. It was published in 1987. If I can be of any further help please let me know.

CPMCA

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