Hi There,
I am just starting my search on the Given's and would love some help or advice.
My gggrandmother is Mary Ann(e) Given, who according to the 1911 uk census was born in the parish of Maghera c1858.
She married Joseph McCorry on the 12 November 1874 at Lavey RC Church, Termoneeny. She is listed as a servant aged 20 with an address of Slaghtbogy. Her father is listed as Thomas Given a farmer.
She moved to England between 1878 and 1881 and I have the details of her life after that. It's her family in Ireland I am interested in.
I haven't been able to find a christening or birth at the moment, but on my searches came across the following record:
GIVEN Matilda Thomas GIVEN Nancy Slatiebogie Maghera Loughinshollen Londonderry 1851 Parents married 1845, Matilda 2yrs.
This seems to be the right area and would suggest that Matilda may be her sister and her parents may be Thomas and Nancy Shephard who were married 8th June 1845, Maghera. In searching the marriages around the time that Mary was married I found Matilda's marriage as well as that of a Hill Given, who could possibly be a brother if this is the right family.
Can anyone add anything or send me in the right direction?
Cheers,
Holly