Info Please on McCahon Family

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I am searching for information on my  McCahon  family and I have traced them to George McCahon who I estimate was born about 1845.  George is shown on the 1887 marriage certificate of his son Robert J.McCahon.  George is described as a weaver and his residence was probably the same as his son's which was Culnaman( near Kilrea in Co.Derry).
I would be pleased to hear from anyone doing research on the McCahon name as well as more specific information on the family living around Culnaman..

[aghadowey]

Suspect that Robert McCahon only came to Culnaman around the time of his marriage or shortly before, possibly to work. There are no McCahons listed in Griffith's Valuation (1859) in the townland of Culnaman. There was a George McCahon bapt. 1851 (no age given) from Ballylame (south of Garvagh) in Main St. Presbyterian Church, son of a Robert McCahon.

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Thank you for this information and suggestion.  If you are right it looks as though I need to widen my search.   

[aghadowey]

Should add that there are no early McCahon baptisms in Moneydig Presbyterian Church.

If your George McCahon was born c1845 (possibly earlier based on son's marriage date?) there should be a marriage for him which should give father's name nd occupation as well as George's residence at time of marriage.

Wonder if this could be any connection?:
Elisabeth Mc Cahon born 24 Oct.1867 Co.Derry daughter of George Mc Cahon and Elsabeth Micheal (Michael)- from IGI

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Thanks. what is IGI? 
I had a look myself at the Griffith's Valuation but is it only for those who had land (or rented land?)?.  I don't suppose a weaver had land. 
As regards George's birth date I suggested 1845 on the basis of  reckoning approx 21 yrs to the birth of his son and then 21 years to the son's marriage in 1887.  Probably it was more as they often married later than 21.  So I suppose a baptism of 1851 for George doesn't seem likely.  The birth of a daughter to George in 1867 seems a better fit and likely to be the right George McCahon.  Can you give me more info on where the details are to be found?.  I don't recognise the initials IGI.
Finally do you know anything about weavers in rural N. Ireland in late 19th century? Might that be a possible route to information?
I am grateful for your comments

[aghadowey]

IGI = International Genealogical Index (part of LDS site www.familysearch.org)

Weaving at home was a local 'industry' in mid 1800s. Tenants (as most people, even farmers, were) would be listed in Griffith's Valuation (check for holdings such as 'house' or 'house and small garden', etc.). The linen industry in this area suffered a severe slump due to several economic factors and many people went to Scotland, Canada, U.S., etc. looking for work and better opportunities.

[maryderry]

two births to this couple although the mother is elisabeth on one birth, margaret on the other i think its the same couple.


Record Type Civil Birth
Date of Birth 24 Oct 1867
Name Elisabeth MCCAHON
Gender F
Fathers Name George MCCAHON
Mothers Forenames Elisabeth
Mothers Maiden Name MICHEAL
Church Garvagh
Civil District  Coleraine
Sub District Errigal
County Londonderry


Record Type Civil Birth
Date of Birth 12 Aug 1874
Name James MCCAHON
Gender M
Fathers Name George MCCAHON
Mothers Forenames Margaret
Mothers Maiden Name MICHAEL
Church Garvagh
Civil District  Coleraine
Sub District Errigal
County Londonderry


                                                  regards mary.

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Thank you for your notes.  I am most grateful.  I haven't had time yet to check out if it fits in but I'm working on it..  I would hope to get back to you and let you know how I got on.

[aghadowey]

Note: another post on McCahon, Moyknock split from this thread. My be viewed here:
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,387490.0.html