Matthew MOODY who m. "Mary"-he d. 1860

[Nona Anon]

Searching for info re: Matthew MOODY of Cullyvenny, Co. L'derry whose PRONI will was dated Sept. 5, 1860 and he died Nov. 1860. Matthew names wife only as "Mary" in his will and names children:
Elizabeth; Thomas James; Robert John, Joseph and Mary MOODY.
Matthew named Dr. Alexander LANE and John MOODY, blacksmith of Ballymoney, Co. Antrim as Exectutors to his estate.  I highly suspect this John MOODY in Ballymoney to be a brother.  Also the oath of a Robert ARCHIBALD was noted whom again I suspect might be a family member and possible the maiden name of his wife Mary, and for whom their son, who later became the Rev. Joseph Archibald MOODY might have partly been named for.
 It appears to be so from other wills and the will of the Rev. Joseph Archibald MOODY, that this "Rev." Joseph A. Moody was Matthew's son.  I am still trying to prove this as well.
  I am now trying to find out more about this Matthew MOODY. 
1- When was he born
2- Who did he marry..."Mary" _____(her maiden name)
3- Who was his father or brothers etc.
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 Thank you for any info.
 

[cyclamen]

John Moody, Matthew Moody and William Moody Coolyvenny, Macosquin are listed as Householders  in 1831 Census. You will find a John  Moody and a Matthew Moody in Griffith's Valuation for the same townland.

[Nona Anon]

Thank You Cyclamen, every little tid bit helps.

[aghadowey]

According to the family gravestone in Ballylaggan Reformed Presbyterian Churchyard, Matthew Moody of Cullyvenny died 20 Nov.1860 (aged 65 years)- buried 24 Nov. according to death letter. His wife Mary died 7 July 1869 (aged 77)- buried 9 July according to death letter- and her obituary lists her as Mary Archibald Moody.
Daughter Elizabeth married (1862) John Ross- she died 1885 and was buried at Ballylaggan.
Daughter Mary married m.(1850) James Galloway.
Son Thomas James Moody married Jane Wallace.

[Nona Anon]

Thank You So Much Aghadowey, this is a great wealth of info and is extremely helpful to us researching this line.
I had my suspicions that Matthew's wife was nee ARCHIBALD but couldn't prove it from the lack of info I had....thanks to you, it has now been taken care of.
I really appreciate your efforts so much.
  Nonan

[PETER CUFFLEY]

My great great grandparents David Reid Cathcart and Mary Moody were married at the Meeting House, Cullybackey, County Antrim, on the 23rd of June 1868. The officiating minister was the Reverend Joseph Archibald Moody. The witnesses were, James Galloway and Jane Moody. Mary Moody was the daughter of John Moody of Ballymoney, blacksmith (c1803-1871) and Jane Cathcart (c1803-1861). Mary Moody had siblings, John Cathcart Moody (c1838-1927), Jane Moody (1841-1900), and Joseph Moody (c1846?). This brother Joseph apparently also became a minister. I have just come upon a number of posts on the web linking John Moody blacksmith of Ballymoney with Matthew Moody. One states that Matthew of Cullyvenny, County Londonderry, had John Moody of Ballymoney as an executor of his Will. It seems likely that Matthew and John were brothers.

Peter cuffley

[aghadowey]

Welcome to Rootschat.

PRONI Will Extracts have Matthew Moody's Will-
The Will of Matthew Moody late of Cullyvenny in the County of Londonderry Farmer deceased who died 22 November 1860 at Cullyvenny aforesaid was proved at Londonderry by the oaths of Robert Archibald of Ballylagan in said County Farmer and John Moody of Ballymoney in the County of Antrim Blacksmith the Executors.

John Moody also listed "Letters of Administration of the personal estate of John Moody late of Ballymoney County Antrim Blacksmith a Widower deceased who died 4 October 1871 at Drumreagh County Antrim were granted at Belfast to John Moody of Clady (Dunadry) County Antrim Farmer the Son of said deceased."

[PETER CUFFLEY]

Hello Aghadowney,

Thanks for the reply to my post. I have been gathering information on John Moody and his family for a while, but had only just picked up on the postings about Matthew and Mary. I have now obtained the marriage certificate for Robert John Moody which states that he is the son of MATTHEW MOODY and MARY ARCHIBALD. He was a bachelor aged 32 when he married Isabella Fenton, spinster, aged 19. The marriage was by licence and was on the 7th of August 1863 at Christ Church, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. While the church is 'Church of England', Robert and Isabella give their own denomination as Presbyterian. Robert gives his occupation as Miner, and his place of residence as 'Carngham'. His birthplace is hard to read, but looks like 'Cullencarney', Coleraine, County Derry. His father's occupation is 'Farmer'. Isabella Fenton's birthplace is Glasgow, Scotland.

I see that Robert John Moody is named in his father's Will, as is Thomas James Moody and Joseph Archibald Moody. I see that Matthew Moody of Cullyvenny died 20th November 1860 aged 65 years.

Peter Cuffley

[cyclamen]

I am wondering if we could possibly be looking at two John Moodys here. We have John Moody, of Ballymoney, blacksmith who was one of the executors of Matthew Moody’s will. Then we have John Moody of Cullyvenny, farmer who was one of the subscribing witnesses to the will which was signed on 5th Sept 1860 and who was certified as being above the age of 21 years Dec 1860.

Griffith’s valuation (1861) shows a John Moody at Coolyvenny and a John Moody in Ballymoney.

Any thoughts on this one?