McDowell, Raloo, Antrim, N. Ireland

[helenar]

Hi

This might be your Robert and Jane, Raloo Graveyard
Robert M'Dowell died 21/4/1892 aged 67 wife Jane died 5th May 1898 aged 57 a son Robert is also mentioned

There is also a will index on the Proni site for Robert and Jane for both these death dates you can write to PRONI to get a cost to copy the will for you

In addition to the above there is a Townsend buried Raloo Church of Ireland Graveyard do you have this info

Helena

[towcar]

Thanks Helena,

I think (but could be wrong), that's not the Jane and Robert McDowell on my side or the post you did 16/9/07 that mentions Robert and Jane from the Raloo graveyard.

Keston,
From the Raloo Presbytarian Church records, marriage by James Whitford
1842 Feb 26th. Robert McDowell, son of James McDowell and Jane McWilliam of Gleno. to Jane, daughter of John McDowell and Jane McM_____ of Gleno.  in the presense of Bryce McMurtry of Ballysnodd and James McDowell of Gleno.
I think your Gordon McDowell who married Sarah Carter is the brother of my gg grandmother Margaret Townsend (McDowell).  They both lived and farmed in Maketu (Ramarama).  They both came to NZ the same year (1870).  Five of their children had the same names: Robert Henry, Gordon, William, Sarah and Eliza.
On Gordon's death cert, his mother is called Jean (but could it be mistaken for Jane, they sound similar in a Northern Irish accent).  Jean/Jane was formerly a McDowell, ties in with above marriage record.  The only Gordon McDowell I have ever found  is the one who was a witness at Margaret and Alexander Townsends marriage.  Are they brother and sister?

[Keston]

Hi

I think you could be right!!  This is very exciting.  I am at work at the moment but will send more this evening.

This is the last line I need to find and it is quite a break through.  I have actually been to Raloo and the PRONI and couldn't make a confirmed connection.

I am sure you are right.  I need to go into a meeting but I will be in touch soon.

[ccthom]

Hello,

I am also researching my gggggrandfather GORDON MCDOWELL, born in ANTRIM. Married SARAH CARTER, at her mother's home (Jane Carter) in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand 1877.
Any information you can provide concerning the Irish part of the family would be gratefully received. 

Karen McDowell

[Keston]

Hi Karen,

 These are my great great grand parents.  Which of their descendents are you descended from?

[ccthom]

Hello,

Thank you for your reply.  Here is the information I have so far:

- my Father: *
- Father: Robert Henry McDowell: born 1904 Chelsea, Birkenhead, Auckland.
- His Mother: Jessie Helen Kitson: born 1908, East Tamaki
- Robert Henry McDowell died in 1933 in a motorbike accident in Drury.

- Father: Robert Henry McDowell: born 1878 in Rama Rama.
- His wife : Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bell: born 1879, Drummully, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland

- Father: Gordon McDowell: born 1851 Antrim? Ireland.
- His wife: Sarah Carter: born 1856, Parnell, Auckland
- Gordon and Sarah were married at her Mother Jane McLLeland's home in Parnell, Auckland 1877.

That is all I have documents for.  Do you have any other information on Gordon?  Any photos of any of the above? I look forward to your reply.

Karen McDowell

[Keston]

Hi

I am descended from Robert Henry (jun.)'s brother Norman Percival, born 1907, I think currently in Ramaram, but it could have been Birkenhead as well.

My Mother is *, daughter of Norman Percival and Victoria Anderton.

We are second cousins.  Randomly, I think my Mother and Uncle visited your aunt? Dawn in Havelock North last week to say hello.

I have more information on the family.  Gordon came from Gleno or the parish of Raloo in Antrim as you indicate.  Sarah was born in Parnell , Auckland.

I will try to message you my email address.

Thanks
KESTON.

[ccthom]

Hello,
Was Robert Henry (Jun) married to Lizzie Bell from Drummully, Co. Fermanagh in Ireland?
If so I have a photograph that may be them.

K. McDowell

[Keston]

Yes. She arrived in 1880 with her parents.

I would be very interested to see the photo.  Has it come down through your side of the family?