MISKELLY - Possibly Newtownards

[Gentrees]

I am seeking information re my 3x Gt Grandfather JOHN MISKELLY and his wife MARY McALPIN.
JOHN was born c.1806 and MARY was born c.1810
Their  eldest child was born in NEWTOWNARDS C1832, subsequent children  having being born in CARLISLE CUMBERLAND ENGLAND. As far as I know they were not of the Roman Catholic Faith, there children in Cumberland were all Baptised in their local Church of England Parish Church.If someone could point me in the right direction as to where I might begin to look for the Marriage and or Birth of JOHN and MARY I would be most grateful.

Regards
AudreyM

[scotmum]

The 'Miskelly' name seems to still have been around in Newtownards area in 1912. No ages on following but thought I would post them for you in hope that one day you may be able to tie one or two in as perhaps being relatives of your line who moved to England:
 
Miskelly Jane Common Hall  Down: North Newtownards

Miskelly Mary 29 Church Street  Down: North Newtownards

Miskelly Robert 32 Little Francis Street  Down: North Newtownards

 Miskelly Lizzie Ann 32 Little Frances Street  Down: North Newtownards

Miskelly Samuel 32 Little Frances Street  Down: North Newtownards Town Hall Cooke, Robert png  djvu 
 
Miskelly William 29 Church Street Newtownards Down: North Newtownards

Miskelly John 29 Church Street Newtownards Down: North Newtownards

Miskelly James 10 Conway Square Newtownards Down: North Newtownards

Miskelly Martha Square Newtownards Down: North Newtownards

Miskelly Thomas Conway Square  Down: North Newtownards

Miskelly Nellie The Square  Down: North Newtownards


All of thes signed the Ulster Covenant or Declaration in 1912 (also, several more people of this surname in neighbouring Bangor and Holywood areas, some others in various parts of Northern Ireland).

Best wishes for your search  .

[Christopher]

Hi Scotmum,

That list for 1912 is impressive.

In the north of Ireland, like many other places I suppose, when important occasions arise and it is necessary for the population to make their mark or sign their name both the living and many of their dead relatives answer the call and fulfill their public duty.

The Directory of Belfast and Provinvce of Ulster 1852 shows no families by the name of Miskelly living in Newtownards.

Best Wishes, Christopher

[saz1401]

These are the ones on BIVRI but none born Ireland - there are lots born in Co Down in 1860s onwards tho

saz

MCALPINE, John Hepburn   Bir   1804   Scot   Stir   Polmon
Fa:   Donald MCALPINE
Mo:   Elizabeth BROWN
MCALPIN, John   Bir   1805   Scot   Midl   Edinbu
Fa:   John MCALPIN
Mo:   Mary HENDERSON
MCALPIN, John Harvie   Bir   1805   Scot   Lana   Cadder
Fa:   Robert MCALPIN
Mo:   Elizabeth HARVIE
MACALPINE, John   Bir   1806   Scot   Ayrs   Kilmar
Fa:   Daniel MACALPINE
Mo:   Jean FULTON
MCALPIN, John   Bir   1807   Scot   Stir   Drymen
Fa:   Dugald MCALPIN
Mo:   Janet MCALPIN
MCALPIN, John Paton   Bir   1809   Scot   WeLo   Kirkli
Fa:   John MCALPIN
Mo:   Mary ORROCK

[saz1401]

These are the Mary Miskelly born 1810ish on BIVRI but again none born Ireland. Even on the later ones they are nearly all scotland born - sorry

saz

MCALPINE, Mary   Bir   1808   Scot   Renf   Neilst
Fa:   Anthony MCALPINE
Mo:   Margaret PARKHILL
MCALPINE, Mary   Chr   1809   Scot   Argy   Killar
Fa:   Donald MCALPINE
Mo:   Katherine CAMPBELL
MCALPIN, Mary   Bir   1811   Scot   Midl   Libert
Fa:   Andrew MCALPIN
Mo:   Jean REID
MCALPIN, Mary   Bir   1811   Scot   Renf   Eagles
Fa:   John MCALPIN
Mo:   Margaret DAVIE
MCALPIN, Mary   Bir   1812   Scot   EaLo   Tranen
Fa:   James MCALPIN
Mo:   Mary BROWN
MCALPIN, Mary   Bir   1812   Scot   Lana   Glasgo
Fa:   John MCALPIN
Mo:   Margaret MARSHALL

[saz1401]

No match on BIVRI for marriage

sorry

saz

[Anthony]

Hi.

[Anthony]

Hi. Ref's only.

Newtownards 1896 .

Henry Miskelly, Farmer Ballygrainey.

Hugh Miskelly, Farmer Granshaw.

James Miskelly Conway Square.

Donaghadee 1852.

Wm, Miskelly New St

Newtownards 1852.

Margaret M'Alpin Little Francis St.

James M'Alpin Tailor Church St.

Belfast 1819.

Daniel Miskelly, Commercial Tavern, Post for Horses?
1 Rosemary St.

James Miskelly, Bricklayer Co.
Old Barrack St.



                                                         Anthony

PS is anyone having trouble posting messages tonight

Belfast 1852

John Miskelly Shoemaker 47 Verner St.



                                                                  Anthony

[Dumpling]

Hi Audrey

I have looked into the Miskelly's for my cousin.
I found:
John Miskelly b.abt.1806 Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
Mary McAlpin b.abt 1810 Kingstown, Cumberland
Ellen Miskelly b. Dec. 24 1832 NewtownArds Down Ireland
d.Jul 12 1906
James Montgomery Miskelly b. Oct 1834 Carlisle Cumberland d.Sept 8 1894
Elizabeth Miskelly b.Abt 1835 Carlisle
William Miskelly abt 1837 Carlisle
John Miskelly abt 1839 Carlisle
Mary Jane Miskelly abt 1841 Carlisle

The only one I have descendants for is James Montgomery

Hope this helps.
Joan