Mary Connolly and John Connolly (both servants) Coleraine

[aghadowey]

Back to Thomas Conley's family-

Mary Conley (19 Nov.1898 Gills) m.(2 July 1919 Macosquin Presbyterian Church) Robert Harbinson.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1898/02066/1789319.pdf
Bapt. 23 May 1899 Macosquin Presbyterian Church. Mary, parents- Thomas Connelly & Jeannie Allen, born 19 Nov.1899
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1919/09681/5511224.pdf
1. Sarah Jane Conley (25 Mar.1918 Cullyvenny).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1918/01291/1534709.pdf
Bapt. 27 July 1920 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Sarh Jane, illegitimate, mother Mary Connelly, born 25 Mar.1918.
2. Thomas John Harbinson (16 Nov.1919 Cullyvenny).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1919/01234/1513574.pdf
Bapt. 27 July 1919 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Thomas John, parents- Robert Harbinson & Mary Connelly, born 16 Nov.1919.
3. Mary Elizabeth Harbinson (3 July 1921 Managher).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1921/01187/1494315.pdf
Bapt. Oct.? 1921 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Mary Elizabeth, parents- Robert Harbinson & Mary Connelly, born June? 1921. Note: birth registered in the district of Aghadowey.
4. Robert Henry Harbinson (30 Sept.1923).
Bapt. 12 Dec.1923 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Robert Henry, parents- Robert Harbinson & Mary Connelly, born 30 Sept.1923.
5. Samuel James Conley Harbinson (25 Mar.1925),
Bapt 7 June 1925 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Samuel James Conley, parents- Robert Harbinson & Mary Conley, born 25 Mar.1925.

John Conley (22 Dec.1900 Dromore-23 July 1969) m.(30 Sept.1925 Coleraine Baptist Church) Annie Lynn Gordon (28 Apr.1903 Craggan Place, Motherwell, Scotland-3 Jan.1998 Coleraine Hospital).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1901/01969/1759041.pdf
Bapt. 10 May 1901 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, John, parents- Thomas Conley & Jeannie Allen, born 23 Dec.1900
CONLEY- 3rd January, 1998 (peacefully) at Coleraine Hospital, Annie (in her 95th year), beloved wife of the late John Conley, late of 9 Brook Green Bungalows (and formerly of Windyhall and Upper Main Street, Garvagh), dearly loved mother of Josie, Jack (South Africa), and the late Anne, mother-in-law of Maureen and Hamilton. Funeral service in Brook Street Gospel Hall tomorrow (Thursday) at 1 p.m., and afterwards to Aghadowey Presbyterian Churchyard (via Greenhill Road). By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Northern Ireland Leukemia Research Fund (North West Branch) and Combat Cancer, c/o Mr. A.H. Clyde, 85 Main Street, Garvagh, BT515AB. “With Christ which is far better.” Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by all the family circle.
Note: another notice lists grandchildren.
1. Josephine “Josie” Conley (d.24 Mar.2006)- family.
2. Anne Conley (2 July 1938-1 July 1990)- family.
3. John “Jackie” Conley, South Africa.

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Samuel James Conley (21 June 1903 Dromore-3 Oct.1955 Ballylintagh) m.(19 Nov.1924 Killaig Presbyterian Church) Annie Matilda Woods (d.9 Feb.1975 Ballylintagh).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1903/01862/1725486.pdf
Bapt. 22 Feb1905 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Samuel James, parents- Thomas Connelly & Jeannie Allen, born 21 June 1903.
Belfast Newsletter, 4 Oct.1955: CONLEY- October 3, 1955, at his residence, Ballylintagh, Coleraine, Samuel James, beloved husband …
Belfast Newsletter, 11 Feb.1975: CONLEY- February 9, 1975, at home, 30 Ballylintagh Road, Coleraine, Annie Matilda, beloved wife of the late Samuel James Conley. Funeral today (Tuesday), at 2 p.m., to Macosquin Presbyterian Churchyard. House private. Deeply …
1. Sarah Jane Conley (14 Aug.1925).
Bapt. 29 Nov.1925 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Sarah Jane, parents- Samuel J. Conley & Annie Matilda Woods, born 14 Aug.1925.
Cullyvenny School: Sadie Conley, Ballylintagh, born 10 July 1925, enrolled 23 July 1930, Pres., labourer.
2. Mary Elizabeth Conley (26 June 1927-d.y.? 1928?).
Bapt. 30 Apr.1928 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Mary Elizabeth, parents- Samuel Conley & Annie Woods, born 26 June 1927.
3. Samuel James “Jim” Conley (6 Oct.1929), Australia.
Bapt. 10 Dec.1930 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, parents- Samuel James Conley & Annie Woods, born 6 Oct.1929.
Cullyvenny School: Jim Conley, Ballylintagh, born 3 Oct.1929, enrolled 20 Nov.1934, Presb., labourer.
4. John Conley (16 Apr.1931-23 July 1974 Garvagh), creamery worker, m.(9 Jan.1958 Ballyclabber R.P. Church) Matilda Archibald (8 Nov.1930-17 Jan.1986)- family.
Bapt. 18 Jan.1933 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, John, parents- Samuel J. Conley & Annie Woods, born 16 Apr.1931.
Cullyvenny School: John Conley, Ballylintagh, born 16 Aptr.1931, enrolled 28 Apr.1936, Presb., labourer.
Also 3 daughters born 1933-1938 (at least one still alive so details not posted)

Robert Henry Conley (4 Oct.1905 Managher-16 July 1964) m. Mary “Minnie” Moffatt (4 Feb.1900-23 Aug.1988 Portrush).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1905/01766/1695198.pdf
Bapt.29 Jan.1907 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Robert Henry, parents- Thomas Connelly & Jane Allen, born 4 Oct.1905.
1. Robert James Moffatt Conley (1927-21 Sept.1987 Portrush).
Bapt. 20 Mar.1928 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Robert James Moffatt, parents- Robert Henry Conley & Minnie Moffatt, born 8 July 1927.

Eliza Jane Conley (25 Dec.1907 Cullyvenny) m. John McKee
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1908/01670/1664926.pdf
 Bapt. 11 Oct.1908 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Lizzie Jane, parents- Thomas Connally & Jane Allen, born 25 Dec.1907.
1. Thomas Conley (16 Oct.1924-23 Dec.1944 Italy) m. Mary.
Bapt. 7 June 1925 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Thomas, illegitimate, mother- Elizabeth Jane Conley, born 16 Oct.1924.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/1715556/thomas-conley/
Also a daughter & 2 other sons (father John McKee) born 1931-1938.

[Jennmbell]

Samuel James Conley (21 June 1903 Dromore-3 Oct.1955 Ballylintagh) m.(19 Nov.1924 Killaig Presbyterian Church) Annie Matilda Woods (d.9 Feb.1975 Ballylintagh).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1903/01862/1725486.pdf
Bapt. 22 Feb1905 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Samuel James, parents- Thomas Connelly & Jeannie Allen, born 21 June 1903.
Belfast Newsletter, 4 Oct.1955: CONLEY- October 3, 1955, at his residence, Ballylintagh, Coleraine, Samuel James, beloved husband …
Belfast Newsletter, 11 Feb.1975: CONLEY- February 9, 1975, at home, 30 Ballylintagh Road, Coleraine, Annie Matilda, beloved wife of the late Samuel James Conley. Funeral today (Tuesday), at 2 p.m., to Macosquin Presbyterian Churchyard. House private. Deeply …
1. Sarah Jane Conley (14 Aug.1925).
Bapt. 29 Nov.1925 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Sarah Jane, parents- Samuel J. Conley & Annie Matilda Woods, born 14 Aug.1925.
Cullyvenny School: Sadie Conley, Ballylintagh, born 10 July 1925, enrolled 23 July 1930, Pres., labourer.
2. Mary Elizabeth Conley (26 June 1927-d.y.? 1928?).
Bapt. 30 Apr.1928 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Mary Elizabeth, parents- Samuel Conley & Annie Woods, born 26 June 1927.
3. Samuel James “Jim” Conley (6 Oct.1929), Australia.
Bapt. 10 Dec.1930 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, parents- Samuel James Conley & Annie Woods, born 6 Oct.1929.
Cullyvenny School: Jim Conley, Ballylintagh, born 3 Oct.1929, enrolled 20 Nov.1934, Presb., labourer.
4. John Conley (16 Apr.1931-23 July 1974 Garvagh), creamery worker, m.(9 Jan.1958 Ballyclabber R.P. Church) Matilda Archibald (8 Nov.1930-17 Jan.1986)- family.
Bapt. 18 Jan.1933 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, John, parents- Samuel J. Conley & Annie Woods, born 16 Apr.1931.
Cullyvenny School: John Conley, Ballylintagh, born 16 Aptr.1931, enrolled 28 Apr.1936, Presb., labourer.
Also 3 daughters born 1933-1938 (at least one still alive so details not posted)

Robert Henry Conley (4 Oct.1905 Managher-16 July 1964) m. Mary “Minnie” Moffatt (4 Feb.1900-23 Aug.1988 Portrush).
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1905/01766/1695198.pdf
Bapt.29 Jan.1907 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Robert Henry, parents- Thomas Connelly & Jane Allen, born 4 Oct.1905.
1. Robert James Moffatt Conley (1927-21 Sept.1987 Portrush).
Bapt. 20 Mar.1928 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Robert James Moffatt, parents- Robert Henry Conley & Minnie Moffatt, born 8 July 1927.

Eliza Jane Conley (25 Dec.1907 Cullyvenny) m. John McKee
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1908/01670/1664926.pdf
 Bapt. 11 Oct.1908 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Lizzie Jane, parents- Thomas Connally & Jane Allen, born 25 Dec.1907.
1. Thomas Conley (16 Oct.1924-23 Dec.1944 Italy) m. Mary.
Bapt. 7 June 1925 Macosquin Presbyterian Church, Thomas, illegitimate, mother- Elizabeth Jane Conley, born 16 Oct.1924.
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/1715556/thomas-conley/
Also a daughter & 2 other sons (father John McKee) born 1931-1938.

Wow, I’m blown away. Thank you so much for your effort. This has given me a lot more than I had!! Thank you so much. I’m going to go and look in to some of these leads. As far as I understand, Mary ran away from home when she was 15. I can’t imagine what her life must’ve been like and how hard things must’ve been for her to go out into the bad world at that young age. Thanks re the confirmation of Bradley, I’ll go down that rabbit hole today!

You are amazing, thanks again ❤️

[aghadowey]

Mary probably had left school by the age of 14 and been out working away from home which might explain the story about running away. According to the marriage registration her father was Lawrence Bradley. I did have a quick look for deaths in Coleraine R.D. but didn't see anything promising. Ballymoney. Ballycastle, Limavady/Newtownlimavady all worth checking further.
If the Bradleys were Catholic, as I suspect, them thee might be further records online once the area is narrowed down.
https://registers.nli.ie/

I did search through records of Cullyvenny School and noted them in above posts. I need to check the Collins School register but it's gone missing (somewhere in my office or room next door). I also went through the records I have for Macosquin Presbyterian, Crossgar Presbyterian, Killaig Presbyterian, Aghadowey Presbyterian and St. Guaire's COI. Also death letters, notes for the Ironmongers' Company and other misc. resources.
Next step would be to look for records in the Coleraine churches (starting with New Row, Terrace Row and 1st Coleraine Presbyterian and St. Patrick's COI). Both PRONI and Coleraine Library have these microfilmed. I think the NIFHS Causeway Branch might have all or most of these transcribed for their members to view.

One record I am very keen to find is the birth for Martha Conley's son James (c1908 in Co. Derry according to census). If Martha lists a different residence than Spittal Hill it could be an important lead.
I'm also still working on information on Martha's cousins which has proved to explain a connection I have been researching.

[aghadowey]

Forgot to mention graveyards- Macosquin and Dromore Presbyterian could both have headstones for the family (certainly in Macosquin Presbyterian). Already checked graveyard records for St. Guaire's COI and Aghadowey and Crossgar Presbyterian Churches.

[aghadowey]

Made enquires and NIFHS Causeway Branch do have St. Patrick's COI records transcribed and are working on transcribing the other Coleraine churches.

[Jennmbell]

Mary probably had left school by the age of 14 and been out working away from home which might explain the story about running away. According to the marriage registration her father was Lawrence Bradley. I did have a quick look for deaths in Coleraine R.D. but didn't see anything promising. Ballymoney. Ballycastle, Limavady/Newtownlimavady all worth checking further.
If the Bradleys were Catholic, as I suspect, them thee might be further records online once the area is narrowed down.
https://registers.nli.ie/

I did search through records of Cullyvenny School and noted them in above posts. I need to check the Collins School register but it's gone missing (somewhere in my office or room next door). I also went through the records I have for Macosquin Presbyterian, Crossgar Presbyterian, Killaig Presbyterian, Aghadowey Presbyterian and St. Guaire's COI. Also death letters, notes for the Ironmongers' Company and other misc. resources.
Next step would be to look for records in the Coleraine churches (starting with New Row, Terrace Row and 1st Coleraine Presbyterian and St. Patrick's COI). Both PRONI and Coleraine Library have these microfilmed. I think the NIFHS Causeway Branch might have all or most of these transcribed for their members to view.

One record I am very keen to find is the birth for Martha Conley's son James (c1908 in Co. Derry according to census). If Martha lists a different residence than Spittal Hill it could be an important lead.
I'm also still working on information on Martha's cousins which has proved to explain a connection I have been researching.

You’re amazing! I am blown away and so grateful! I’ve been searching the ‘Lawrence Bradley’ lead for a while and I did find a family in the census, a Lawrence who was a farmer, but I couldn’t find a birth record for a Mary Elizabeth Bradley. I have also found many mentions of Mary and John Connollys in old Derry papers.

I’m sure there’s an interesting story here and I’m determined to find it! I was over the moon last week because I found the story of my other great great grandad who suffered a very tragic death, so I’m not giving up hope 😊

I really appreciate your research ❤️

[aghadowey]

In all the records I found I can't think of one instance where Mary was Mary Elizabeth.

[LindeL]

I'm delighted to find all this information on these families; thanks to Aghadowey and Monica for their helpful posts. My interest is in the marriage of Thomas Conley and Jeanie Allen in 1897. Jeanie was either a sister or a half sister of my great grandmother Isabella Allen. So Thomas and Jeanie's children are my first cousins twice removed, or half first cousins. We don't know if Isabella and Jeanie had the same father; both were illegitimate. I am in touch with a descendant of Jeanie', with whom I share DNA; I'll have to try and figure out if the amount of cM suggests half-sisters.