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Antrim / Re: Donegore - Bryson-Wilson
« on: Sunday 14 January 24 19:52 GMT (UK)  »
Many moons ago I began this thread......and here I am, 18 years later,  still looking for the same people. The Brysons of Ballywee.  I am happy and excited to see all of your posts, sure wish we could find the answers but there are so many John’s James and William Brysons out there it is very confusing.  After all this time I have still not found James Bryson, who was the son of John of Ballywee who came to the U.S. in 1830. And I'm  till trying to figure out how James Milford is John Bryson’s grandson and if Andrew Smyth actually is a son of John or just someone John called “son” in his will....so many questions.  All of you have provided such wonderful insight, and done so much research..you are super sleuths.  I hope that somehow we can sort this all out together.  Deb has certainly done a ton of work in the last year making the connections and seeing where they go.  I look forward to seeing where this challenge goes.   Happy New Year!  Let's make it a Bryson one!
Ruth

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Antrim / Re: Donegore - Bryson-Wilson
« on: Wednesday 19 August 09 00:18 BST (UK)  »
Thank you for the information.  I will check this out for sure.

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Antrim / Re: Donegore - Bryson-Wilson
« on: Thursday 30 October 08 00:50 GMT (UK)  »
This is wonderful info, I would be very interested in buying this
when it is ready.  Please let me know how I can get info on doing
that.

Thanks again for taking the time to pass this info on to me.  I am most appreciative.

Regards
Ruth

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Antrim / Re: Donegore - Bryson-Wilson
« on: Sunday 19 October 08 21:43 BST (UK)  »
Dear Bemac,
Thank you so very much.  That was so kind and thoughtful of you to take the time to do this.  It isn't likely I will ever have the opportunity to visit any of these wonderful places.  Your time is most appreciated.

I look at how close all of these places are and think that the Bryson, Wilson, Warrick etc families all had to have been related in some way.

It is very frustratring that there are very few records available for these early times.  I was told that the records of Kilbride and Donegore Churches were destroyed.  Cemetery records are what ever can be found on tombstones ( if they can still be read).  I'm not giving up hope of finding my family, I know there has to be someone or something that
will give me the clue/info I need.

I thank you again for your kindness and I will certainly add this family to my list of Bryson's.

Warmest Regards and a big thank you

Ruth

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Antrim / Re: Donegore - Bryson-Wilson
« on: Wednesday 08 October 08 00:42 BST (UK)  »
Jim,
Thanks again, this is really great stuff.   I checked out the Griffiths info on Ballywee.  Much appreciated.

Thanks,
Ruth

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Antrim / Re: Donegore - Bryson-Wilson
« on: Tuesday 07 October 08 01:09 BST (UK)  »
Jim,
Thanks so much for taking the time to look at this.  I actually looked at the Jane Bryson one, and I am quite sure she is my Jane.  I tried writing to the person listed as the submitter and even contacted the LDS..they had no idea who the person was or what the Medieval Family listing means....so I got no where with that.

I very much appreciate your taking the time to check these, I appreciate the townland listings, we have other references that show the family was from "Ballywee", certainly not someplace I am able to locate today.

I sure would love to fiind a connection, hopefully one day!

Thanks again for your help.

Ruth

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Antrim / Re: Milford - Antrim Ireland
« on: Saturday 04 October 08 01:39 BST (UK)  »
Mary,
   Thanks for this info, it certainly looks like it should fit, but the dates don't really fall into place.  Since this marriage takes place in 1849 it is confusing...but who is to say that the James Milford I am looking for
who may have had a mother named Bryson....didn't up and marry a women named Bryson...who may or may not have been a cousin etc..
it has happend before.   So I shall keep this in mind.   

Would I be able to order this certificate?   Might it give me parents names?  I've not been lucky enough to obtain any Irish certificates  so I'm not sure what I can get or what info may  be on this.  I sure would not be opposed to ordering this one.

Thanks,
Ruth

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Antrim / Re: Milford - Antrim Ireland
« on: Saturday 04 October 08 01:35 BST (UK)  »
John, Thanks for this info.  I have tried several times to access the PRONI Wills Database, but it will not let me.   What might I be doing wrong?

Thanks
Ruth

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Antrim / Milford - Antrim Ireland
« on: Friday 03 October 08 00:56 BST (UK)  »
I am looking for help in locating a James Milford of County Antrim.   I do not have much to go on here.  I know that this James Milford is related to my Bryson family who came from Donegore.

In 1836 my ancestor, John Bryson died in Allegheny County PA after coming to America from Antrim in 1830.  In his will he leaves a legacy to his "grandson, James Milford".   I am desperate to find out who the parents of this James Milford were?  Would seem that it must be a Bryson daughter...as he is listed as the grandson.

In 1875, Charles Bryson ( son of John) wrote a will here in America in which he too also left a legacy to James Milford.   In this will it states " I give to my nephew, James Milford of County Antrim in Ireland the sum of"....the will was not probated until 1884.    Obviously this James Milford was part of my family - being a grandson and nephew, he was alive in 1836 and 1875...whether he was alive to receive this sum of $200 in 1884 I do not know.   CAN I FIND THIS OUT SOMEHOW?  The will states to "be paid within 1 year of my death".

Anyone following Milfords?  I have had absolutely no luck finding this name.  Are there Milfords in Donegore?  Killbride?  Anyone with Bryson connections?

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

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