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Antrim / Re: Harris/Leetch/Kyle/Whiteford(Portglenone)
« on: Tuesday 10 January 12 21:35 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you very much for your prompt replies.  I'll have to talk to a few more relatives and perhaps visit First Portglenone.  I was interested to note that in the 1911 census Ellen Kyle and family declined to state their religion and in the 1901 census a William Kyle and family of Tullynahinnion gave their religion as 'believers'
I believe this William Kyle may have been a brother of my g/g/father.  One of my uncles has suggested that the family were 'Brethern' or gospel hall at that time which might fit in.

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Antrim / Re: Harris/Leetch/Kyle/Whiteford(Portglenone)
« on: Tuesday 10 January 12 12:34 GMT (UK)  »
I was researching an old photo of my great grandfather and family and believe i have found a relevant entry in the 1911 census for the townland of Finkiltagh.  Apparently my great grandfather was James Kyle and was married to Ellen, nee Greer.  On the date of the census 02/04/11 my g/g/father was not present but his wife Ellen is given as 44 years. she is noted as having had 9 children born with 8 still alive.  The children present are listed as Lizzie, 20yrs; William, 16yrs; Ellen, 11yrs; Joseph, 9yrs; Maggie, 7yrs.  Also listed as present in the home is a Thomas Greer, widower and described as 'brother.'  I assume this is brother of Ellen.  The three younger children as listed as having been born in Scotland.  I am aware that there is a family connection with Bellshill in Lanarkshire and have been told that my g/g/father worked in the steel industry.  I would be interested to know if anyone can assist by shedding any further light on these connections.

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