Dromore Rectory-Alexander

[Jo McCoy]

Just an interesting anecdote FYI. My husband's great grandfather James Sproule came to Australia from Grennan in 1854 with his father James and older brother George. James, George and their brother Wallace had lived with the Rev St George and his family for a few years after their mother (Ann Irvine) died and while their father James "was getting his act together" before migration. In recognition of the Reverend's kindness, James gave all of his 8 children the middle name "St George" and that has been carried on for many generations. My husband has it, as does son Sam and our grandchildren.  Great to be able to see a picture of him on this forum.

Thanks, Jo from Melbourne

[Kessa]

Hi Jo
I was very interested in your post as your James Sproule snr was a brother to my husband's gt gt grandmother Jane Sproule who married James Alexander.  Two of her brothers John and Hugh Sproule also came to NSW and they all settled in the Kiama area.  I didn't know that James had also emigrated.  Are you interested in exchanging information?

Regards
Kerrie

[Jo McCoy]

Hi Kerrie - you should be able to see my public tree (It's called Tatchell Summons) on Ancestry - look for James Sproule 1809 - 1884. I have his brothers John and Hugh in the tree as well although there is unlikely o be much there that you do not already know.  I would love to hear about new info though. Have you seen Kate Tammemagi's Sproule website? - she's a researcher in Ireland with some great stuff - see http://sproulegenealogy.blogspot.ie/. Cheers, Jo

[Kessa]

Hi Jo
Thanks for directing me to your family tree.  You have so much more than I do on the Sproule's and it's rather odd to see pages I wrote & photos I took for a book nearly 40 years ago have made their way onto different researchers Ancestry trees. 
I have seen the website you mentioned and agree she has done some great stuff.
Regards
Kerrie

[clpfjs]

This is for Vince who wrote - I would appreciate information on the rectory and Henry Lucas St. George.  My ancestral research has hit a wall and I am trying other leads.  I have a bible that belonged to my second great grand uncle signed by Henry Lucas St. George dated September 1849"

I have a bit of information on the Rev. Henry Lucas St. George's son by the same name.  His family came to Canada.  Contact me if you wish to chat.

Carol Simmons
Ontario, Canada

[franands]

I was just browsing and found this post about Dromore. We have a bible gifted to my great grandparents on the occasion of their marriage and departure for New Zealand in 1875. It is signed by Chas. Maginness who I believe succeeded Henry Lucas St. George and dated October 1875.
We have no written information about Our ancestors, Henry Lucas Montgomery and Rebecca McCormick, other than their deaths in Dunaree and Drumscraw. We do know that David and  Rebecca had just the one son, our ancestor and also at least one daughter, Rebecca. She was present at David’s death. As the parish records were destroyed in a fire we have no knowledge of any marriage or baptisms in the church. We have pondered the thought that David and Rebecca may have named their son in honour of the vicar, for kindness he may have shown them. It was interesting to note that the Sproule family did the same. Henry Lucas is a name that has been passed down in many generations of the Montgomery family here in NZ. It Obviously meant a lot to the family. Henry Lucas St George would have been the vicar when our Henry was born  c1854.
We are writing a book to commemorate an our ancestors arrival  here’s 150 years ago and any local knowledge would be appreciated.

[aghadowey]

I'm struggling to understand your post and find information.

We have a bible gifted to my great grandparents on the occasion of their marriage and departure for New Zealand in 1875. It is signed by Chas. Maginness who I believe succeeded Henry Lucas St. George and dated October 1875.
We have no written information about Our ancestors, Henry Lucas Montgomery and Rebecca McCormick, other than their deaths in Dunaree and Drumscraw. We do know that David and  Rebecca had just the one son, our ancestor and also at least one daughter, Rebecca. She was present at David’s death.

Who did Rebecca McCormick marry? was it Henry Lucas Montgomery or David Montgomery? if the latter then is Henry Lucas Montgomery their son?

I checked vital records for marriage and can't get a match using any of the above names, just first names, etc.

[franands]

Oops….so sorry. Rebecca McCormick married David Montgomery. Henry Lucas Montgomery was their son and was born c1854. We have no information about the date of birth or death of David Montgomery’s sister other than the fact she was present when David died in Drumscraw on 30 May 1890. She was noted as David’s sister. I really messed up there.
Sorry about the confusion…too many thoughts in my mind and not totally concentrating.

[aghadowey]

Thanks for clearing that up but still can't find the marriage in Ireland.