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Cavan / Re: William AIKEN
« on: Sunday 01 March 20 16:34 GMT (UK)  »
Many thanks for that info, Les57! The website was helpful too.  I watched the BBC programme about Bailieborough that it mentioned, and the Scottish Plantation link explains why they would have settled there.  Lots to investigate now. Thanks again!

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Cavan / Re: William AIKEN
« on: Monday 19 August 19 20:08 BST (UK)  »
Thank you,hallmark. I've only just seen your post. Don't know how that happened. I'll definitely follow it up.

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Coleraine execution
« on: Monday 19 August 19 19:48 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for that, Elwyn. I'll be on the train to PRONI this week!  :)

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Coleraine execution
« on: Monday 19 August 19 19:46 BST (UK)  »
That sounds about right, Rathmore. And indeed I do feel proud of him - wanting fairness and equality for everyone, no matter what their religion.

Currysisken was the McAfee family farm out at Macfin from the 1650's, KG. I think it only left the family around the 1930s, when my grandfather sold it.  :-[

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Coleraine execution
« on: Sunday 18 August 19 20:41 BST (UK)  »
Thanks Rathmore, I've emailed a Ballymoney paper. But in the meantime I have found where Robert's memorial is. It's included in a list of names of others who lost their lives in the 1798 Rebellion. The memorial is in the Republican section of Milltown Cemetery in Belfast. Although I was aware Robert and most other Ulster rebels were Presbyterians, fighting alongside Catholics for more liberal laws and fairer treatment, I never thought my ancestor would be remembered in a Republican memorial!!  :D

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Coleraine execution
« on: Wednesday 14 August 19 17:30 BST (UK)  »
Thank you Andrew - I do have that article in the Irish News.  Just wish I had some more info about Robert and his hanging. Thank you also, Maiden Stone, but I don't do Facebook!  I have emailed the Historical Society and hopefully they'll get back to me. :)

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Derry (Londonderry) / Coleraine execution
« on: Tuesday 13 August 19 16:27 BST (UK)  »
My ancestor, Robert Macafee from Ballymoney, was executed in Coleraine for being involved with the 1798 Rebellion. I would love to know where this took place, and whether or not there is a burial place linked with such executions - or indeed some sort of memorial. Grateful for any info.

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US Lookup Requests / Re: Lookup New York marriage, please?
« on: Wednesday 17 July 19 14:42 BST (UK)  »
I think you are right, shellyesq. I think they didn't actually tie the knot. Probably because Henry had a wife in Ireland! But I want to send for a copy of the 3 document file - their application, affidavits and licence. Question is, how do I send a 15 dollar cheque and stamped envelope to New York from the UK?

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US Lookup Requests / Lookup Irene L Dronin New York marriage, please?
« on: Tuesday 16 July 19 15:19 BST (UK)  »
Would someone be kind enough to look up details of a New York marriage that took place in Manhattan on 31st May 1928, between Henry A Aiken and Irene L Dronin. Licence no. 12532. It may or may not be my grandfather.  Many thanks.

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