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Armagh / Re: Thomas Hamilton, born County Armagh
« on: Monday 12 May 25 23:00 BST (UK)  »
Hi my name is Keeley
I think that we may share this relative in common. If it is Thomas Hamilton b. circa 1815 from  Armagh Ireland. Presbyterian Religion. If he married an Elizabeth Hewitt and moved to West Bay City Michigan in approximately 1880 from Seneca Haldimand Ontario Canada.

I'm currently looking to try to find out more about Elizabeth Hewitt and Thomas Hamilton myself. I may have more information on their children from the Canadian side. I know he moved to the USA for work purposes. A document I found indicates that he and Elizabeth married in Ireland in 1837.

Please feel free to reach out to me if this sounds like your ancestor
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Armagh / Re: Hewitt/Robinson Family of Kilmore, Armagh
« on: Wednesday 31 January 24 16:41 GMT (UK)  »
thank you so much everyone! all of this information has been extremely helpful. My apologies about the birthdate for Robert, it was 1809. I've been looking at so many sources and dates eventually they seem to merge together LOL. Ive been able to confirm Roberts fathers name as Thomas from his sister Isabella's marriage certificate. There are two predominant areas that come up for Hewitt - Clonroot and Drumard Primate.

The methodist information was extremely helpful as I imagined I wasn't going to find many records through this branch. I will check the church of England. Are there sites that I can access from the Canadian side?

From the Canadian side I can confirm that Robert and Jane were Hamilton from 1843 and are registered in the city street directories until they moved to Sinclairville in 1868. John Robinson is not listed in the directories and fellow Hewitts such as an Edward, Carson, John C, and Thomas came afterwards once Robert had established ties in Sinclairville.

Any advice on how I would try to decipher whether they were from Clonroot or Drumard Primate? The records in Drumard Primate seem to follow names that show up in the canadian sources.

Much appreciation for everyone's help and guidance!

Keeley

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Armagh / Hewitt/Robinson Family of Kilmore, Armagh
« on: Sunday 28 January 24 21:16 GMT (UK)  »
Hi everyone,

I am seeking help with family genealogy tree. My family immigrated from Armagh to Canada in 1842. I know that my gg grandfather Robert Hewitt (b. 1806)  married Jane Robinson (b. 1811) in Armagh. Jane had a brother John Robinson who came to Canada approximately two years after with their son Isaac Hewitt (b. 1841). Robert has a sister Isabella who married Robert Orr in Kent England in 1839.

I have all the family tree from Robert onwards but I am desperately trying to confirm his parents information and parish/barony/union details. I was able to find Isabella and Roberts marriage certificate which list Robert's father as James Orr and her father as Thomas. Wondering if anyone here is following the same family line, or where (other than PRONI) I might seek out more detailed information. I know about the records disaster previous to 1821. They were of Methodist religion when they came to Canada. Any guidance would be appreciated, including if anyone can recommend a certified, genealogist service in Armagh. Many thanks!

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