John Neeson resident at Ardnaglass, Antrim in 1917

[tonybonsai]

Anyone have knowledge of or information about a John Neeson, probably born Antrim about 1850, who in September 1917 made an application to Public Records Office Ireland regarding the 1841 and 1851 Census Returns. This may have been in connection with a pension or similar and in absence of a birth certificate. He stated his parents to be Richard Neeson and Catherine nee Doogan.

[aghadowey]

It's an Old Age Pension claim-
NEESON John Richard NEESON Catherine NEESON nee DUGAN Kilcurry Ahoghill Toome Lower Antrim 1917 - Ardnaglass, by Ahoghill, Antrim. Born about 1850.
http://www.ireland-genealogy.com/view_category/Page-335.html

According to the above extract, John Neeson stated the family were living in Kilcurry townland at the time of the 1851 census.

[BallyaltikilliganG]

Is there some connection  in 1862 where there are  2 entries of interest in KILCURRY, Parish   PORTGLENONE
THOMAS DUGGAN, Townland   KILCURRY, Parish   PORTGLENONE has a share of 4 acres map ref 49 and a modest house at map ref 52 with 9 acres
MARGARET  NEILSON, Townland   KILCURRY, Parish   PORTGLENONE has over 50 acres with map refs 10 A,B,C,D but no abode
see http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation

[BallyaltikilliganG]

and if it of interest, heres a little more
Dougan, John    Townland : Carmagrim Year: 1825
Dougan, John    Townland : Kilcurry Year: 1825
Dougan, Thos.    Townland : Kilcurry Year: 1825
Dugan, Henry    Townland : Carmagrim Year: 1825
Dugan, Mark    Townland : Carmagrim Year: 1825
Duggan, Wm.    Townland : Ahoghill Year: 1825
Neeson, Charles    Townland : Aughtercloney Year: 1825
Neeson, Christy    Townland : Aughtercloney Year: 1825
Neeson, Daniel    Townland : Aughtercloney Year: 1825
Neeson, John       Townland : Aughtercloney Year: 1825
Neeson, Patk.       Townland : Aughtercloney Year: 1825
Neeson, Patrick    Townland : Aughtercloney Year: 1825
Neeson, Titus       Townland : Aughtercloney Year: 1825
Nelson, Jas.       Townland : Ballyminestra Year: 1825
see http://www.irishgenealogyhub.com/antrim/tithe-applotments/portglenone-parish.php#.Vj0KyEvBEYU

[tonybonsai]

Hi. For various reasons I have just managed to pick this reply up. Sorry for delay. I am grateful to you. Your info about the possible Duggan connection has in fact rang a big bell!! The Catherine Doogan mentioned is in fact the daughter of a Thomas Doogan (Duggan, Dougan etc ?) and her mother was recorded as a Margaret McCann. It adds another piece to my jigsaw. I take it I can access the plan/drawing of the shared land mentioned?

[aghadowey]

I take it I can access the plan/drawing of the shared land mentioned?

see http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation

You can also follow the property from the printed version of Griffith's until c1930 in the Valuation Revision books at www.proni.gov.uk

[tonybonsai]

Many thanks. Much oliged. Yes I see how it works now. Great detail available.
Tony