Henry Strain

[ddee]

Hi Doublecherry

Henry's siblings were Margaret,Elizabeth,Samuel and Harriet Forsythe Strain.  Henry's father was married previously to Mary Smith  who died in 1865. So he also has 8 half siblings.
Send me a PM with you email address and I will give you all the details I have.

Regards Dee.

[doublecherry]

thank you for info  i have sent you my email address  look forward to recieving info from you
many thanks

doublecherry 

[doublecherry]

Eliza Strain died in workhouse Newtonards in 1906.  Where would I find any info on records from the workhouse and also of Bullys Acre Newtonards, where she may have been buried.
Do you know the location of Bullys Acre? It sound a very sad place.

Thank you
Doublecherry

[aghadowey]

Workhouse records probably in PRONI, Belfast- you can check their e-catalogue for holdings although documents under 100-years might be restricted**

Google finds lots of details- here are just 2 examples using "bully's acre newtownards"-
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c3a15070-5e9d-4da3-a1d5-202812c1229a
http://www.derek-beattie.comxa.com/corry-street.htm

** although the death you are interested in occurred in 1906 (and admission could be a number of years earlier) there are likely other more recent records in the same volume(s) which might cause the records you want to be restricted. PRONI staff are generally very helpful so if you find the information isn't readily available then send them an email with a query (giving as much detail as possible).

[doublecherry]

Thank you for info which hopefully will be helpful. Eliza was on the 1901 census staying in Ballyhay so must have gone into workhouse after that date . I will try PRONI.
Many thanks

Doublecherry

[aghadowey]

Do you know the cause of death? it may be that she was admitted to the infirmary only a short while before she died.

[doublecherry]

She died from cancer of the rectum which she seems to have had for 18mths according to death certificate. A apparently if someone died in the workhouse the council do not keep records. I hope to go and visit the area in 2 wks time when I visit Ireland.
Thank you
Doublecherry

[BallyaltikilliganG]

➢   There is a Strain family tree in the Blackwood Family History manuscript trees Collection in the LinenHall library, Belfast. My advice is visit yourself if possible, giving them time to have the volumes available,  however as is more likely you may live abroad I suggest you ask them for photocopying estimates only if they think your knowledge relevant and be prepared to pay the extra for post and packing if you are tempted.  “The Library welcomes all research enquiries, whether made in person, by phone, fax, letter or e-mail. Enquiries from members will be answered free of charge. Visitors from afar, and in particular those engaged in serious research projects, are recommended to make prior contact with the Library to ensure that they receive the best possible service. More complex enquiries should be made by letter, fax, or e-mail. Enquiries of this kind from within the British Isles will normally be answered free of charge, apart from any copying and postage charges. A minimum charge of £2 will normally be made in respect of overseas enquiries. A4 photocopies b&w are 20p.  The Library may be able to assist those with more extensive research requirements on terms subject to negotiation with the Librarian. Contact the Library for further information on info[at]linenhall.com or Telephone 028 9032 1707. Their address is The Linen Hall Library,17 Donegall Square North, Belfast BT15GB, Northern Ireland, see their website for contact details or use Email:info[at]linenhall.com.
➢   The volume reference is 91
➢   Hoping this is includes new information for you
➢   good luck, Jim
ps However if the material is really relevant when you get it, I suggest a further donation to this unique library that is always needing extra funds.

[doublecherry]

Thank you Jim for this info. I will phone the library this week. I am in Scotland.

Doublecherry