LOOKUP OFFER: Old Ballyclug Graveyard

[FionaLorraine]

Thanks for all your help.

I'm looking for Palmer, Barr, McGarry/Megarry, Madden.  Is this easy for you to look up.  I'm beginning to search in the Ballymena area for these families.  Can you see any of these families?

Thanks again

Fiona

[RosemaryJoan]

Just the one name represented.  Here is the inscription:
The Family Burying Ground of Archiebald Barr, Deerfin, Ballymena.  The Lords My Shepherd.  (Light Grey Marble).  At least you have a Townland mentioned and you may find the Barrs in this area. Deerfin is in Ballyclug Parish, South of Broughshane.  Good Luck Rosemary

[FionaLorraine]

Thank you so much that is a great lead - I'll have to get to PRONI now!

Fiona

[redgum]

This is my first posting and the topic that prompted me to register.

I have a family member born in Ballyclug in the 1800's so was hoping you are able to look for the  McILHAGGA and CRAIG names in the records.

Thank you very much
Best Wishes from Australia

[RosemaryJoan]

Hello there,  I have one Craig:

Mary CRAIG died August 1885.  Erected by her son W. C. Craig, U.S.A.  (Dark Grey Marble)
Sorry, no McIlhaggas.
By the way, my g.g.grandmother was Margaret Craig, born 1820, married Robert Anderson and lived in Broughshane.  Any connection??
Rosemary

[redgum]

Hello Rosemary,

Thank you so much for the information.
It it is so hard finding Irish ancestry that every piece is valued. I am hoping I can place Mary Craig at some future point.

My g-grandparents were Robert McIhagga and Margaret Craig who married in 1876, in the Wellington Street Presbyterian Church, Parish Kirkinriola, Civil District Ballymena. 
They had a large number of children but I have only found a few. The eldest Matilda Jane McIlhagga was born in Ballyclug.
My grandfather ran away to sea at eleven years old and rarely spoke of his family.

Yesterday, I received a copy of the g-grandparents marriage certificate  and My Margaret's father was William Craig, a labourer. The two witnesses on the certificate were Jane Craig and Robert Craig.

There may be a connection between the two Margaret Craig's! The difficulty is to find it.

Thank you once more for your lookup. It is appreciated.

Best Wishes
Robyn

[RosemaryJoan]

Dear Redgum,  You never know, we might be related!  I notice there are very few Milhaggars listed anywhere in the Ballyclug area, but see a Samuel McIlhaggar(t) leasing in the Townland of Ballymuckvea in Connor Parish about 1862.  This is where my Ross ancestors lived.  Is this Samuel yours?  There a few marriages and births in Emerald Ancestors if you are interested.  Very few McIlhaggars on the LDS but worth a look. Ignore the spelling as it seems to have lots of variants. RosemaryJoan

[redgum]

Thank you once again RosemaryJoan, I would love to be related to you.

I have sent a PM with some more details but unfortunately I can't place Samuel McIlhagga yet, although my grandfather was born in the Connor Parish.

I will keep hunting AND keep my fingers crossed that we find the relating link!

Best Wishes
Robyn

[ladygrez]

Rosemary could you kindly check for Hilton, Ballantine & McLuskey, please? Thanks.