James Niblock

[Jack49]

I am searching for any information I can find in the Belfast area on James Niblock.  He was married to Margaret McCauley and they had at least five children, John, Samuel, Ann, Margaret and William.  William was born on 6 September 1845 in Belfast.

I would appreciate any assistance.  Thank you.

Jack49

[Anthony]

Hi

                                                                   

[Christopher]

Hiya Jack,

I wonder if this is your William Niblock, born in Belfast in 1845.

1880 Directory of Belfast and the Province of Ulster
Niblock, Wm., ship carpenter, 12 Shipbuoy Street

Do you know if he remained in Belfast or did he leave Belfast.

He appeared in the 1880 Directory of Belfast and the Province of Ulster.

I thought you might like McCauleys from the 1852 Directory too.

B., boot and shoe shop, 90 and 94, North Street
Hugh, shoemaker, 9, Robert Street
John, smith, 7, Gavin's Buildings, Shankhill
James, brickmoulder, 128, Old Lodge Road

All the Best, Chris

[Jack49]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the information on William Niblock qand the McCauleys.  My William was born in Belfast in 1845 but he immigrated to the U.S. in 1863.  He may have been a Ship's Carpenter since I suspect that his father James had a business near the docks.  However, he was definitely in the U.S. in 1880.

Thanks for the information on the McCauley family.  Unfortuately, I have not been able to find out Margaret McCauley's parents names.  All I know is that she married James Niblock, probably in the 1810-1815 timeframe. 

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Best regards,

Jack

[Christopher]

Hiya Jack,

The father was called James. That's odd. I can't find a James who was a carpenter. The 1852 Directory of Belfast and the Province of Ulster shows a David Niblock, ship carpenter, 57, North Thomas Street.

Chris

[Possum99]

Hi

I am seeking a John Niblock born c1818, probably County Cavan, who came to South Australia in 1854.

If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated.

Ross of Canberra

[aghadowey]

Ross- you've posted this on Co. Antrim board which isn't that near Co. Cavan. Would you like your post moved to Co, Cavan or perhaps Ireland-General where there might be a better response? 

[Possum99]

Hi

I might re-post myself and have a closer look at Cavan before I do. Still getting the hang of this! Thanks.

Ross

[Bronhill]

Hi Ross,

Like you I am still looking for info on John and Catherine Niblock and have just come across your post. You may recall I contacted you previously.

Unfortunately I keep drawing a blank re Catherine's maiden name and John's father. A marriage certificate might help if there is one. Given Ann the eldest ( my ancestor) was born 1842 I would say John b c 1818 and Catherine were married c 1840/ 41.
So far I have not found any marriage record but have read that many records have been lost in a fire or due to orders to destroy by certain authorities.
I have a sneaking suspicion he was not a potato grower but a flax grower prior to emigrating. Interestingly they were also protestant and not Catholic.
Some of John's relatives may also have emigrated to Canada and US as at that time the population of Ireland halved.

regards

Glen