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Antrim Completed Look up Requests / Re: Old Ballynure Cemetery - Directions to?
« on: Sunday 17 June 12 20:02 BST (UK)  »
A thousand pardons!

I was reviewing this old thread and realized that I'd never posted the photo of Hugh's headstone.  Just tried to postit, but photo is about 5 MB, so too large; I'd be happy to email it to anyone who might like it - and again my sincerest appreciation to those who helped me to locate Old Ballynure Cemetery -

Cheers,
Terry

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Antrim / Re: Ellen Taggart Gallanagh Antrim
« on: Saturday 05 May 12 20:08 BST (UK)  »
Hi Val,
Was wondering if you have any information about the Shannon family you mentioned.  I know there was a Hugh MacShannon buried in Old Ballynure Cemetery and that the next generation dropped the "Mac" - thanks -
Terry

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Antrim Completed Look up Requests / Re: Old Ballynure Cemetery - Directions to?
« on: Friday 09 September 11 10:26 BST (UK)  »
Capt Jock,

Sitting in Dublin Airport now, on the way home.  We did the Troon - Larne ferry as Scotland was the first part of our journey.

Only know that my Ballantine's were from "the Highlands" according to an old family Bible; nothing more specific.  Ballynure is the last confirmed location In the UK region.

Did get to talk briefly with a couple locals and enjoyed the visit.  Wish we could have stayed longer.  Was great to find Hugh's stone

Thanks again -
Terry

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Antrim Completed Look up Requests / Re: Old Ballynure Cemetery - Directions to?
« on: Saturday 03 September 11 11:26 BST (UK)  »
Thanks to all for the advice and assistance -

We were able to find the cemetery quickly and began our search.  Unknown to me at the time, but my lovely bride had prayed we'd find Hugh's stone as she entered the graveyard - I had done the same.

Lo and behold,we located his stone within 5 minutes!!!  I'll post a pictue when I get back to the US and can download them.

Indeed, no luck involved, but rather divine guidance I believe.  Thank you again -

Cheers,
Terry

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Antrim Completed Look up Requests / Re: Old Ballynure Cemetery - Directions to?
« on: Wednesday 24 August 11 00:57 BST (UK)  »
Thanks Capt Jock!

I appreciate the information; the McShannon's have eluded me for several years now.  I know that John Ballantine (1761-1833) married Mary (Mc)Shannon (1770-1860) and had six children; I've got good info from them to date.  Her parents were Jamie Shannon and Mary Ritchie.  Her grandfather was Hugh McShannon (wife Elizabeth) - who I believe is the Hugh buried at Old Ballynure Cemetery.

I'll have to convince my traveling companions of the need to spend some time at the cemetery.  Wish me luck - and thanks again -

Cheers,
Terry

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Antrim Completed Look up Requests / Re: Old Ballynure Cemetery - Directions to?
« on: Monday 22 August 11 19:08 BST (UK)  »
Thanks John,

I'm very excited about visiting the town my ancestors lived in.  I really appreciate your help John, it will be much easier to find the cemetery now; just hoping I can locate the headstone.  I'll let you know how I make out -

Cheers,
Terry

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Antrim Completed Look up Requests / Re: Old Ballynure Cemetery - Directions to?
« on: Monday 22 August 11 15:10 BST (UK)  »
Excellent!
After figuring out how to use "street view" - it was very easy to "drive" down Church Road and find the cemetery.  Now that I've "seen" it, should be much easier to locate.
Thanks again -
Terry

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Antrim Completed Look up Requests / Re: Old Ballynure Cemetery - Directions to?
« on: Monday 08 August 11 15:37 BST (UK)  »
Thanks John -

I appreciate your help; after looking at the map, it should be easy to find.  I'm looking forward to my visit!  Thank you again -

Cheers,
Terry

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Antrim Completed Look up Requests / Old Ballynure Cemetery - Directions to?
« on: Saturday 06 August 11 00:51 BST (UK)  »
Greetings,

I'm heading to N Ireland in a couple of weeks, and though I'll have very little time there, I'd like to find Old Ballynure Cemetery and hopefully locate a headstone (Hugh Mc/Shannon of Castletown).

Could anyone give me a rough idea as to where the cemetery is located?  Thanks in advance -

Cheers,
Terry Ballantine

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