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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Derry (Londonderry) => Topic started by: pearlsing on Tuesday 17 August 10 21:32 BST (UK)
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I'm new to chat, so please direct me t the right place. I'm looking for Patrick Mcilroy, b. abt 1750-1775, Mullaghmore, Londonderry, n. Ireland. this info is from family related story. I have him married to Mary Clarke, 1785, Derry, Cavan, d. 1815, second marriage ary Ross, b. 19 Nov 1790, Belfast. I'm having trouble with finding detailed records.
Any help? Please.
pearlsing
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Welcome to Rootschat. Various members of the McIlroy family have done research over the years and I've been fortunate to get copies of their notes and working with a researcher overseas have been able to add lots more details.
Patrick McIlroy was born c1775 at Mullaghmore, Agivey Parish, Co. Londonderry. He married Nancy Clarke (alias Ann Ross) and moved to Inchadoghill (by 1833).
Patrick's father was John McIlroy (c1740-c1810) married twice.
John McIlroy was the son of Daniel McIlroy (1704-1794) and Margaret (1715-1788) and Daniel's father was a John McIlroy (c1660-c1730).
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Thanks
I had some of Patrick ancester right by searching cemetery yards. I'm a little comfused when you say alis Mary Ross. Does it mean that Nancy Clark had two names?
pearlsing
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Not sure waht you mean by searching graveyards. There are McIlroy headstones in St. Guaire's Parish Church and Aghadowey Presbyterian Church but they don't go back to the first John McIlroy I mentioned in my earlier post.
Patrick only had the one wife- Nancy Clarke also known as Ann Ross. Ann and Nancy are both forms of the same name and it seems as though she might have been married previously or for some other reason used 2 different surnames. If I had to guess I'd say her maiden name was more likely to have been Clarke since that name has carried down the family till the present day.
Patrick McIlroy had 7 children that I know of- John (c1803), Thomas (c1808), George (1810), Clarke (c1813), Solomon (1815), Annie (c1817), Emily (c1819).
Which one do you descend from?
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Hi
I did know about the Aghadowey Presbyterian Church and got some dates from there. I didn't know about the St. Guaire's Parish Church, but I hope I can veiw a list of transcriptions online. My husband is connected by his mother; Ann M. McIlroy b. 1921, Gilbert G. McIlroy b. 1892, Patrick McIlroy b. 1844, Clarke McIlroy b. 1813, Patrick McIlroy b. 1775.
According to the handwritten info from I assume the family bible, Patrick (1775) had four brothers and one sister, a step-brother David who fought at Waterloo, 1815. There is a mention of Nancy Clark and Ann Ross, I figured it was two wives. My husband doesn't know much as he left the country at 6 months. And both parents are passed.
Here is what was on the hand written paper. I won't name the issues just spouces. Their are no dates, now makes me wonder if it was from a family bible.
Patrick 1715 issued;
Thomas, m. M. Simpson, 7 children
Mary, m. G. Gaston, 4 children
Lancy or Hancy, m. W. Bigget, 2 children
Margaret, m. J. gilmore, 3 children
Martha, m. J Knox, 7 children
Solomon, unmarried and died out in Ireland
Elizabeth, never married
Jonathan, went to Australia and formed a school in Perth
George, m. Sally Mitchal, 3 chidren, all immigrated to US
John, m. Mamie Henry, 5 children
Solomon, can't read name, 1 daughter and was a Doctor in Gavagh
Nancy, m. David glenn, 3 chidren
Emily, m. James Caskie, 1 child
Clarke, m. Mary Perry, 11 children
The paper does list spouces and children for the other generations. I have been working on other family line on my side, so far it's going pretty good. Some part of the world are harder than others for getting infomation. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
thanks for your help.
pearling
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Will post details shortly.
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You're married to Ethna's son? Her middle name was Moon which comes from the McKee side (her mother Jeannie Henry McKee, daughter of Annie Greer Moon). Let me know when you start tracing McKees since I have a lot of notes on them.
A few corrections/additions to what you've posted.
Gilbert G. McIlroy was Gilbert Kennedy McIlroy (named after Rev. Gilbert Kennedy of Aghadowey Presbyterian Church).
Patrick's family- (your notes in red)
Thomas, m. M. Simpson, 7 children
--Thomas McIlroy married Margaret Simpson- they had 13 children and Margaret died just after giving birth to the 13th child. Her death notice very sad.
George, m. Sally Mitchal, 3 chidren, all immigrated to US
-- George McIlroy married twice- 2nd wife Sarah Mitchell and had 8 children.
John, m. Mamie Henry, 5 children
--John McIlroy married Hannah Henry and had 8 children.
Solomon, can't read name, 1 daughter and was a Doctor in Gavagh
--Dr. Solomon McIlroy married Mary Morrison and had 2 children.
Nancy, m. David glenn, 3 chidren
--Annie McIlroy married David Glenn and had 5 children.
Emily, m. James Caskie, 1 child
--Emily McIlroy married James Caskey and had 5 children.
Clarke, m. Mary Perry, 11 children
--Clarke McIlroy married 1st Mary Perry and had 12 children, then married 2nd Rose (Barlow) O'Kane.
Your list has mixed up 2 families-
Thomas McIlroy married Margaret Simpson- 13 children:
Mary, m. G. Gaston, 4 children
--Mary McIlroy married Robert Gaston and had 5 children.
-- child (d.y.).
--William McIlroy married Ann Gilmore and had 5 children.
Margaret, m. J. gilmore, 3 children
--Margaret McIlroy married John Gilmore and had 7 children.
Lancy or Hancy, m. W. Bigget, 2 children
--Nancy McIlroy married William Biggert and had 3 children.
Jonathan, went to Australia and formed a school in Perth
--Jonathan Simpson McIlroy married Jane Tully and had 10 children. Long story about the school.
Martha, m. J Knox, 7 children
--Martha McIlroy married James Knox and had 8 children.
Elizabeth, never married
Solomon, unmarried and died out in Ireland
& 3 more children died young.
Online records of gravestone inscriptions from St. Guires and Aghadowey Presbyterian Church are not accurate.
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Hi
That's us! My husband was wondering if you would know Ethna's real name known by her family. And yes I'm interested in the McKee's. There is a John McKee living in Canada. Would be a cousin to my husbans'. We are wondering if you are related, but I know you can't give personal info.
pearlsing
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Wow, thanks for getting me straight on the family. Now I'm wondering if the rest of the info is right. Like I said when the paper didn't have any dates, now I'm really perplexed.
pearlsing
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Do your notes start with-
Family Tree
Patrick Mc. Ilroy was born approxiamately 1750 at Mullaghmore, Co. Londonderry. He married Nany Clarke, alias Ann Ross and moved to Inchadoghill, his descendants still being there. He had four brothers and one sister, his step brother David fought at Waterloo in 1815... If so, I have a copy of them (well, four pages of them) which I got from Ernie in 1989.
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I'm sorry but you've lost me. Who is Ethna and who are the McKee's?
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Sorry for the confusion, lookingforold. I've been posting on this thread Pearlsing started and she responded on the Cornwall one where I'd posted a message. Have now merged the two posts to this thread :)
When I got married and moved to Aghadowey I was told 'don't say anything about anyone because everyone is related to each other.' Will send you a PM later tonight to explain.
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Well Hi!!
It sounds like you have the same as me, about four pages worth. Now I'm sure you understand how I got confused with Patrick's children. After I reread your correction and reread my faded copy several times the light dawns. Thanks to Uncle Ernie. Bye the Bye how does the PM work? I'll try the help for an explanation.
pearlsing
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in the Aghadowey Presbyterian Church Graveyard Records number 220 McIlroy-Singleton-Fronius I can identify all the people except for "also in loving memory of Dorothy Glenn Fronius, nee McIlroy, 1934-1983"
Do you know who she was and whose child she was?
Thank you
ianfrank187
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Welcome to Rootschat. Are you another McIlroy descendant?
Did you get that from Bann Valley website?
The actual plot number is 374.
Doris Glenn McIlroy (18 Dec.1934-29 Apr.1983) m.1 (23 Mar.1965) Stanley Francis, m.2 (1980) Ron Fronius. She was the youngest child of Gilbert Kennedy McIlroy and Jeannie Henry McKee.
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Hi! I'm new to rootschat and my Grandmother (Mary Moon McIlroy) daughter of Jeannie and Gilbert has asked me to do some research about her Grandmother Margaret Clarke McIlroy nee Craig. Does anyone have anything on the Craigs? I have some info but not sure if I'm on the right track.
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Welcome to Rootschat I know quite a bit about the McIlroys, McKees, etc. but very little about Craig family.
All I have is that Margaret Clarke Craig from Benvarden (Co.Antrim) married 8 Feb.1880 Benvarden Presbyterian Church to Patrick McIlroy (c1844-1914), Inchadoghill. Margaret was born 7 Dec.1857 Co.Antrim and died 4 March 1943. Patrick went to farm at Knockahollet, Co.Antrim until his father died (1891) and then returned to Inchadoghill.
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Thanks - didn't have Margaret Clarke McIlroys exact DOB. I think her parents are William Craig and Margaret Dunlop married 13 Nov 1855. I think I've got about 3 generations back from them on the Dunlop side but completely stuck on the Craig bit at the moment. Grandma said that her Grandmother never really spoke about her family much and all she knew was that she was a Craig from Benvarden! If you want, when I get myself organised I can email what I have to you (be warned though, it takes me a longtime to get organised!!)?
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See that there's still a Craig family in Benvardin in 1911 census- perhaps related?
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Benvardin/Benvardin/128920
Many thatnks for the offer but I'm more interested in the McIlroy side of the house.
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Hi
I was searching post for McIlroy information and came across your post. I have a Jeannie and Gilbert McIlroy in my tree. Perhaps we can chat and exchange information. I didn't know that Mary's middle name was Moon. Although my main interest if McIlroy and McKee, I did add your post info about the Craig family that you got from Aghadowey monitor.
Hope to hear from you soon.
pearlsing
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Moon surname comes from Annie Greer Moon of Managher who married William McKee- many of her descendants continue to use it as a middle name.
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Hi,
I too am married to a descendant of Gilbert Kennedy McIlroy. Thank you all so much for the helpful information you have contributed. From the above, I am struggling to understand the connection from Patrick McIlroy to Gilbert K. McIlroy. Can anybody help me with that?
Thanks,
Hannafam
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Which Patrick McIlroy?
Gilbert Kennedy McIlroy (1892-1967) was the son of Patrick McIlroy (1844-1914) and Margaret Clarke Craig (1857-1943).
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Thank you, aghadowey, for this information and your very prompt reply. How was Patrick McIlroy, b. 1892, related to Patrick McIlroy, b. c.1775? Who are the intermediate family members and their spouses, please?
Thanks,
Hannafam
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John McIlroy (c1660-c1730)
Daniel McIlroy (1704-1794) m. Margaret.
John McIlroy (c1740-c1810) married twice.
Patrick McIlroy (c1775) m. Nancy Clarke alias Ann Ross
Clarke McIlroy (c1813-1891) m.1 Mary Perry.
Patrick McIlroy (c1844-1914) m. Margaret Clarke Craig
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Zzz,
I am new to this. Would you mind filling in some of the detail on the Dunlop side, please?
Thanks,
Hannafam
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What Dunlops?
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Aghadowey,
Thank you very much. This is wonderful information.
If I understand pearlsing's posts correctly, Margaret Dunlop was a grandmother of Gilbert K. McIlroy. These are the Dunlops I am interested in, both forward and backward of Margaret. I am also interested in any further information about the 'clan'. I know absolutely nothing about the McKees or Craigs.
Hannafam
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My research has been the McIlroy family- have nothing on Margaret Craig's family. Only know that she was from Benvarden, Co.Antrim, born 7 Dec.1857 and died 4 Mar.1943.
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OK, Thanks. Are you aware of a Lady Mary Smith in the McIlroy connection?
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Mary Perry McIlroy (1881-1973), eldest daughter of Patrick McIlroy and Margaret Clarke Craig, married 1906 Samuel Andrew Smyth.
Samuel Andrew Smyth (1877-1953), son of Rev. James Smyth & Mary Dill Long, was in Indian Civil Service, retired 1930, K.C.I.E. 1931 (Knight Commander Order of the Indian Empire).
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Thanks again.
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I'm looking for Patrick Mcilroy, b. abt 1750-1775, Mullaghmore, Londonderry, n. Ireland. this info is from family related story. I have him married to Mary Clarke, 1785, Derry, Cavan, d. 1815, second marriage ary Ross, b. 19 Nov 1790, Belfast. I'm having trouble with finding detailed records.
Any help? Please.
pearlsing
pearlsing,
I have sent an invite to see our McIlroy ancestors at www.ancestry.co.uk
Kind regards,
rhwheeler
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Thank you, looking forward to viewing your family tree. :)
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Hi
I have Gilbert McIlroy married to Jeannie Henry McKee on 4 Apr 1920 Aghadowey, Londonderry.
Jeannie's parents as William McKee b. 11 Jul 1865, Ballinrobe, Mayo to Annie Greer Moon b. 13 sep 1868, Managher, Londonderry and married 1880 in Londonderry. I have 2 daughters as Margaret, b 27 Aug 1880 and Jeannie Henry.
My questions are; when did Annie G Moon die and did Annie and William have anymore children besides the 2 girls?
Thank for your help
pearlsing
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Pearlsing,
This appears to be the family in 1901 with lots of children. http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Londonderry/Somerset/Ballylagan/1516752/
Regards
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Thank you kingskerswell, I've put it my favorites.
pearlsing
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Jeannie's parents as William McKee b. 11 Jul 1865, Ballinrobe, Mayo to Annie Greer Moon b. 13 sep 1868, Managher, Londonderry and married 1880 in Londonderry. I have 2 daughters as Margaret, b 27 Aug 1880 and Jeannie Henry.
My questions are; when did Annie G Moon die and did Annie and William have anymore children besides the 2 girls?
Not sure where you got Ballinrobe from but it's not correct. Annie Greer Moon was born c1859 not in 1868. They married 20 Aug.1879.
William McKee, son of Alexander & Margaret McKee of Ballylagan, died 14 Mar.1917. His wife Annie/Ann Greer Moon of Managher died 4 Apr.1927 (born c1859). They lived at Gills and had at 11 children:
1. Margaret T.[Thompson?] "Maggie" McKee (1880-1951) m. John McFall- 3 children.
2. James McKee (1882) m. Martha Harper- 3 children.
3. Alexander McKee (1884-1969) m. Bessie Watt McFall- 10 children.
4. John McKee (1885-1960) m. Rachel Cochrane Shirley- 6 children.
5. Mary Moon McKee (1887) m. Robert Blair- 7 children.
6. Jeannie Henry McKee (1889-1961) m. Gilbert Kennedy McIlroy.
7. Hadassah Arthur McKee (1890) m. William Thompson Catherwood- no family?.
8. Annie Greer McKee (1893-1917).
9. Sarah Moon McKee (1894-1958) m. George Ross Gilmore- 3 children.
10. Edith Vandemere Fleming McKee (1896) m. Richard Thompson McDermott- family.
11. William McKee (1900-1943) m. Mary Winifred Moody- 5 children.
Hope this helps.
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Hi Aghadowey,
Thanks, you have saved the day again ;).
Cheers
Pearlsing
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Hi
I have a question.. You said William McKee's parents were Alexander and Margaret of Ballylagan, where is it exactly?
Thank you
pearlsing
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Ballylaggan is a townland near Ballylaggan Reformed Presbyterian Church (just off present Curragh Road)- put Ballylaggan Lane, Aghadowey, Coleraine into Google Maps and it should come up on the map.
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:) :) Thank you once again!
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Good morning,
Please help me straighten out Thomas and Margaret nee Simpson Malory's children. They had 13 children and I know I have a few things wrong. I've checked the resource sites mentioned and I at a loss. Here is what I have;
Mary b. ?, William b. 1832, Thomas b. 1833, Nancy b. 1836, Margaret b. ?, Solomon b. 1840, Jonathan b. 1846, Martha b. 1848, Elizabeth b. 1851, William b. 1852, and 3 more.
Thank you for any help.
pearlsing
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Here's the children of Thomas McIlroy and Margaret Simpson that I have- not in birth order:
1. Thomas (d.1881)
2. Mary (c1830/1835-1907)
3. child (died young)
4. William (27 Dec.1832-1877)
5. Margaret (11 July 1836-1914)
6. Nancy (c1830-1910)
7. Jonathan Simpson (23 July 1846-1920)
8. Martha (1848-1930)
9. Elizabeth (c1851-1907)
10. Solomon (c1842-1899)
11. child (died young)
12. child (died young)
13. child (born 2 May 1856 + died a few hours later)
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:) Thank you for your help.
pearlsing
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Hi i find this thread very in terseting my Ant g,Ant married a McKee
Margaret Diff in married Samuel McKee
Daughter Jeannie
i will get the dates for Margaret and SAM but i no very littel about them I'm not sure but i think some McKee,s went to Canada
i will look at my paper work for some dates etc
kind regards Teressa
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McKee is a common Londonderry surname- what townland were your McKees from and what religion were they?
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Good Evening
I've been googling the McKee family. It appears a lot immigrated to Canada and the US. Is there a list somewhere?
It seems I've been asking questions about KcKee's as well as McIlroy's, should the subject be changed to McIlroy/McKee?
Cheers
pearlsing
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The Blairs went to Canada and Richard McKee to Philadeliphia but don't think many others left Ireland.
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Thanks for the quick response. Would it be Robert Blair, b abt 1879, married Mary Moon McKee, b abt 1888? I don't have a Richard McKee in my tree. Could you tell me about him?
pearlsing
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Yes, those are the Blairs.
Richard McKee was born c1840 and died 1891 Philadelphia. Son of Alexander (c1817-1890) and Margaret (c1810-1896) McKee.
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:)Thank you
pearlsing
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Hello
I'm confused, I think I'm missing a generation.
Alexander b c 1817 and wife Margaret b 1810, Richard is the son who went to Philadelphia.
Alexander b abt 1839, m Margaret??
son -William married Annie and had 11 children
Thanks for helping
pearlsing
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Alexander McKee (c1817?-1890) m. Margaret (c1810-1896). Children (that I know of)-
1. Robert (c1833).
2. Grace (c1834).
3. John (c1836).
4. Richard (c1840).
5. Catherine.
6. Jane (c1840).
7. Anne (c1842).
?8. Margaret (c1844).
9. William (c1852-1917) m. Annie Greer Moon.
?10. Thompson (c1855)
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:D Thank you
I've just been searching for Richard, found him Cenus 1880, Philadelphia working as blacksmith. Married Margaret, listed children;
Alexander, Dec 1867
Margaret, Jun 1876
Robert, 1869, all born in Philadelphia .
Alexander married Frances (1930 Cenus, Philadelphia).
Found Florence Blair listed as a cousin, well do more research and forward.
Could be a connection, we will see.
pearlsing
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Richard McKee (c1840-1891) m. Margaret Jane Barr, Drumsteeple. Children-
1. Margaret (1865-1865).
2. Alexander (1867) m.(1908) Frances A. Baxter (not Blair).
3. Robert Barr (c1868-1874).
4. Richard Thompson (c1872-1874).
5. Margaret Jane "Maggie" (1875-1909) m.(1907) George J. Blair. Their daughter Frances M. Blair in 1930 census with Alexander McKee.
6. child (d. before 1900).
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;) Well that does explain Frances M on the Census 1930. To bad this source for Canada won't work, had a nice family picture!! Oh well that is genealogy..
Thanks again
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Hello Aghadowey
Robert Blair who married Mary Moon McKee. Would Robert's father be James b. abt 1840 in Antrim?
pearlsing
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No idea. Blair is a common surname here and it was the McKees who were connected so I never paid much attention when Robert Blair was mentioned.
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Hello
I found some info on Richard Blair who married Mary Moon McKee Immigrated on the ship Regina, departing from Belfast, arriving in Quebec. The image is poor.
Under the name Blair is listed; Richard and Mary children Robert, William, Maud, John,Sarah, Richard, George, and Harold. I was wondering is marriage and birth are available?
Cheers
pearlsing
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Mary Moon McKee born 5 Aug.1887, married 22 Feb.1912 Macosquin Presbyterian Church to Robert Blair. Children (born 1912-1924):
1. Robert Alexander McKee Blair.
2. William McKee Blair.
3. Martha Blair. (Maud)
4. John Blair.
5. Annie Greer Moon McKee Blair.
6. Sarah Moon Blair.
7. Richard Thompson Blair.
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Thank for the information.
pearlsing
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Hi
I was just reading of the book "A History of the Descendants of David McKee", very interesting. Have you had a chance to read it? Do you think there is a connection of David and William who married Annie Greer?
pearlsing
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I have the book and know the author well- not the same McKees.
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Oh well, it was interesting read.
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Have family by the name of McILroy in Aghadowey, Northern Ireland
Would like to hear from any other members of the family.
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Welcome to Rootschat, Carmeta.
We aren't allowed to post details of living people but if you are looking for information on ancestors we should be able to help you.
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in the Aghadowey Presbyterian Church Graveyard Records number 220 McIlroy-Singleton-Fronius I can identify all the people except for "also in loving memory of Dorothy Glenn Fronius, nee McIlroy, 1934-1983"
Do you know who she was and whose child she was?
Thank you
ianfrank187
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Carmeta- I explained in the next post (#14) who Doris' parents were. Not sure where you fit into the family tree but once you have 3 posts you'll be able to use PM (Personal Message) system to contact other members offline.
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Carmeta,
I did work out that Dorothy was the child of Gilbert and Jenny. However my line ends there. I do not know how to send you a personal message, but would love to be in more direct contact. Perhaps you can a message as you did this time, or Aghadowey have helpful advice. Ian Franklin
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Perhaps this is best discussed by PM rather than on this thread.
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Hi everyone.
Came across this thread searching for McIlroy.
Have identified the Irish link with John Rogers McIlroy - he married in Manchester in 1870's and was writing to an Alexander McLees in Aghadowey with family news from 1868 - 1871, referring to him as cousin with Alex having a sister Beth, and there being an Uncle Thomas maybe?
I'm trying to identify John Roger's birth (I know his father is Alexander from his wedding certificate) but no luck so far.
I've also found an Annie Rodgers McLees (the Rogers/Rodgers middle name can't be a coincidence) born 1876 in Coleraine that must tie in somewhere but not sure if there's been a adjustment of McLees to McKee?
Any information or a point in the right direction would be great - i've only been able to kick start this off again after proof through the letters that John R was Irish born!
Thanks
Rachel
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Welcome to Rootschat but the McLees and McKees are not the same. Annie Rogers McLees came from Landagivey- I am in touch with her nephew (who would be the olderst surviving family member) and have family tree at home. Have a very large file with Mcilroy family notes but won't be back in Ireland until end of next week.
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Thanks so much for getting back to me quickly. I doubted they would be the same family but thought I'd ask anyway.
I'm really excited to hear what information you have - I'm the last McIlroy in this line and so am really trying to establish the McIlroy side but I'm intrigued how it fits together with the McLees and in particular the 'Rogers' middle names - it's a tradition that continued to my father but I've no idea how it originated although I feel it may be John R McIlroy's Aunt Rogers (mentioned in a letter) that has led to nephews (and neices) being given this middle name.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Rachel
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Hi Aghadowey, just wondering if you've been able to get any of the McIlroy information yet?
Thanks
Rachel
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Think I might be able to fill in some gaps.
Alexander McLees in Aghadowey with family news from 1868 - 1871, referring to him as cousin with Alex having a sister Beth, and there being an Uncle Thomas maybe?
The only Alexander McLees of Landagivey I can find at the moment is Alexander McLees (c1835-1919) who was a farmer & potter. He had a sister Ruth (c1837-1910)- could this be the 'Beth' you mentioned? They were children of John McLees (c1804-1872) and Jane Taylor (c1801-1871). Other known children were Jane (c1826-1845), John (c1830-1901), Ann (c1831-1852), Dennis (c1839-1855).
I've also found an Annie Rodgers McLees (the Rogers/Rodgers middle name can't be a coincidence) born 1876 in Coleraine that must tie in somewhere but not sure if there's been a adjustment of McLees to McKee?
Annie Rogers McLees (Jan.1876-1954) was the daughter of John McLees (c1839-1904) and Isabella McQuigg (c1845-1927). John's father was James McLees (c1803-1870) and his mother was Agnes Rogers.
The above underlined James and John cannot be brothers since James had a brother John (c1793) who went to U.S. before 1831.
Rogers is a fairly common surname and middle name in Agivey area (several of the Rogers family were ministers which may account for some of this).
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Alexander McIlroy, clerk, lived at Glenkeen and died before 1868. He married 1st (1833) Margaret McCaw. His 2nd wife was Mary Rogers (c1810-1868).
Coleraine Chronicle, 8 Feb.1868: Death- McIlroy- At her residence, Landagivey, Aghadowey, on the 1st inst., Mary Rogers, relict of the late Alexander McIlroy, aged 58 years.
Alexander's son, John Rogers McIlroy was born c1839 Co.Derry and died 1875 Manchester, England. He married 1872 Anne (Fairclough) Lowe.
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Aghadowey - that's the JR McIlroy! He had a son Alexander Rogers McIlroy in 1873 who had 4 children including Jack McIlroy, my granddad.
Really grateful for this information - this at least suggests where the Rogers middle names have come from.
The detail on Alex McLees looks right too - the handwriting could make Ruth / Beth interchangeable and there is mention of Uncle John in JRs letters which if JR and Alex McLees are cousins as the letter suggests could be correct.
Thanks for the detail about the Rogers - I thought this was quite a unique angle but obviously not!
Any additional info (or details of where to continue looking) for Alexander McIlroy's history is most welcome :-)
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The marriage of Alexander Rogers and Margaret McCaw took place 24 Feb.1833 New Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine.
Do you have the marriage of Alexander and Anne? if not, let me know.
Correction- John Rogers McIlroy.
Will have a look at my Rogers notes to see if I can connect Mary Rogers to any of the other families in the area.
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I don't have Alexander and Anne's marrriage? I have John R and Anne Lowe's wedding certificate (that's how i knew his father was Alexander) but she's tricky as she's a widow so tracing her was put to one side to get as far back with the male line as possible.
Happy to have anything you may have that fits in :-)
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Sorry, meant marriage of John Rogers McIlroy and Anne is the one I have.
Both of Alexander McIlroy's marriages are well before registration- the one to Mary Rogers likely took place in Aghadowey Presbyterian Church whose records of marriages begin in 1845.
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Hi.... interested to know if your searches turned up William McIlroy born around mid to early 1920's and I believe left for England in the '50s to Redcar???? any information you have on how I can check this out would be appreicated
Mike
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Do you know if he was from Londonderry city or the county? Do you know when he died? and was it in England? father's name or any other clue?
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Hello all,
I'm posting from Australia. Thomas McIlroy D 1888, married to Margaret Simpson d 1867 were my 3rd great grandparents. I descended via their son William McIlroy B 1832 - d 1877. I am interested in swapping any information on these people and their families. I have a few old photos from Northern Ireland, Canada and many from Australia that are not identified and I am trying to add names to these McIlroy (and possibly other related families) photos.
Cheers
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Welcome to Rootschat. I have files (hundreds of pages) on the McIlroys of Inchadoghill but not sure if we've been in touch before. The photos would be very interesting and I might be able to identify some. Once you've made 3 posts we can swap email addresses if you want to exchange information.
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Hi aghadowey,
Thanks for the welcome, to my knowledge we haven't been in contact previously. It would be great to swap information and maybe identify some of the photos that I have.
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Have sent a personal message with my email address which I'm hoping you will be able to open. If not, post once more and we should be able to use PM system :)
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Hi aghadowey,
PM now working, I have sent you an email.
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McIlroy ....Early 1800's....please !
I have tracked my GF X 5 back to Londonderry....
His name Matthew McElroy married Alice ?
Also listed as McAlroy & Mcilroy......Mathew & Alicia ?
They left aboard Free passage immigration vessel "Adam lodge" leaving Londonderry to Sydney Australia arriving July 1837.
Matthew aged 30, Trade a Cooper.
They had 3 Children on board, their eldest son Matthew aged 14 months died the day of their arrival.
Later they had two boys born in Sydney ...John 1841 & Charles 1843.
There is a strong Link to the 1st names given to subsequent children ....Charles & also Augustus.
Maybe Alice's Father was an Augustus ??
Have you got any family Tree connection of this period ?
Best Regards
John McElroy
Sydney Australia
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Wrong McIlroy family, wrong county and possibly wrong religion as well. Best to stick to the other topic-
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=698616.msg5814493
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Hello - I am a novice researcher working on a few family names that are making me crazy because of dead ends.
I am looking for any information on William McIlroy born Oct 15, 1801 in Maghera, Londonderry, NI. He eventually emigrated to America but I believe he married his first wife in Ireland. Her first name was Margaret but I have no last name for her. He died in Pennsylvania May 26, 1887.
What is the best way to try and obtain information on him and his family other than travelling to NI? Thanks.