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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Copies of Wills from PRONI
« on: Sunday 28 January 24 15:34 GMT (UK) »
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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: Copies of Wills from PRONI
« on: Sunday 28 January 24 15:30 GMT (UK) »
Thanks so much Elwyn!
I think, judging by the number I may need to search and request a copy of, it may be more beneficial to pay a researcher to do this.
I will have a wee search online to for someone who can do this.
Thanks again, very helpful indeed!
Lara
I think, judging by the number I may need to search and request a copy of, it may be more beneficial to pay a researcher to do this.
I will have a wee search online to for someone who can do this.
Thanks again, very helpful indeed!
Lara
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Derry (Londonderry) / Copies of Wills from PRONI
« on: Sunday 28 January 24 15:10 GMT (UK) »
Hi there, I can see quite a few of my ancestors listed as having wills / probates etc on the will calendar but no image. Is there a way for me to contact PRONI to purchase a copy of the will in the hope it lists further information than what’s on the extract? There was an email address mentioned, if I wanted a search done - not sure if that’s the way to contact, or if there’s a form etc.
Also, I have dates of other relatives who died in the 70s and 80s that aren’t listed in the Will calendar but I’m hopeful they will have left a will, or something similar, as they had a lot of farmland which I know was inherited. Does a certain amount of time need to have passed from the ancestors death before I can request a search / copy? Any info gratefully appreciated!
Thanks
Lara
Also, I have dates of other relatives who died in the 70s and 80s that aren’t listed in the Will calendar but I’m hopeful they will have left a will, or something similar, as they had a lot of farmland which I know was inherited. Does a certain amount of time need to have passed from the ancestors death before I can request a search / copy? Any info gratefully appreciated!
Thanks
Lara
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Donegal / St Baithins Church - headstone look up
« on: Monday 01 January 24 18:27 GMT (UK) »
Hi all, happy new year 
I’ve managed to locate a few family members, who died in the 70s, who are listed as being buried at St Baithins Church in St Johnston. I found these on find a grave and have put in some photo requests (although there are only a small number of people monitoring the cemetery so may be some time).
I wondered if anyone would be near the area if they would be able to take a couple of photos in the meantime? I have the info from find a grave in terms of plot number etc.
I would love to be able to formally request a copy of their death records but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do this (it may be I can’t, and that’s ok), it’s just the last of their families that I had connections to are no longer alive or dementia has sadly taken hold.
Thank you to anyone who can help
Lara
I’ve managed to locate a few family members, who died in the 70s, who are listed as being buried at St Baithins Church in St Johnston. I found these on find a grave and have put in some photo requests (although there are only a small number of people monitoring the cemetery so may be some time).
I wondered if anyone would be near the area if they would be able to take a couple of photos in the meantime? I have the info from find a grave in terms of plot number etc.
I would love to be able to formally request a copy of their death records but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do this (it may be I can’t, and that’s ok), it’s just the last of their families that I had connections to are no longer alive or dementia has sadly taken hold.
Thank you to anyone who can help
Lara
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Dublin / Re: National Archives - Royal Irish Constabulary records
« on: Saturday 07 October 23 16:57 BST (UK) »
Thank you everyone! I suspect it was the Londonderry Borough Police, as you mention Elwyn. He was recorded as being a borough constable when he died in 1865 in Londonderry.
It mentioned RIC on one of his children’s death records later on, although suspect this should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Heywood - the newspaper snippet you found is definitely him! I will see if I can locate that article.
Thank you!
It mentioned RIC on one of his children’s death records later on, although suspect this should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Heywood - the newspaper snippet you found is definitely him! I will see if I can locate that article.
Thank you!
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Dublin / National Archives - Royal Irish Constabulary records
« on: Saturday 07 October 23 15:09 BST (UK) »
Hello
I wonder if anyone could advise or guide me in the right direction. I had an ancestor, Thomas Ross (approx 1800 - 1865) who was a Borough Constable with the Irish Constabulary upon his death in 1865. He was residing in Clooney, County Londonderry at the time.
I was advised there may be records I could look up at the National Archives re his time with the Irish Constabulary, but I think these would all be hard copies. Would anyone have any experience of searching these records, to know what (if any) information may be able to be found? I am unable to search in person as I don't live in Ireland.
Any guidance greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Lara
I wonder if anyone could advise or guide me in the right direction. I had an ancestor, Thomas Ross (approx 1800 - 1865) who was a Borough Constable with the Irish Constabulary upon his death in 1865. He was residing in Clooney, County Londonderry at the time.
I was advised there may be records I could look up at the National Archives re his time with the Irish Constabulary, but I think these would all be hard copies. Would anyone have any experience of searching these records, to know what (if any) information may be able to be found? I am unable to search in person as I don't live in Ireland.
Any guidance greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Lara
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Canada / Re: Lost ancestor - Lydia Ross
« on: Sunday 10 September 23 14:30 BST (UK) »
You guys have been AMAZING, thank you!!
The Joseph who came over to join his uncle Robert is definitely my Joseph (and the nephew of Lydia). His father (also Joseph) was still in the family home of Claremont (his wife Matilda died some years back).
Now… the Isabella has the same birthdate and info as Isabella (Bella, Jeanie) Watterson as Joseph’s sister (the transcription is wrong, it’s Derry - mistakenly recorded as Surrey). But she says she is coming to join her brother Robert…
I also found a May Watterson (30A) with same birth year as Lydia (Mary Ross, May) Watterson - Joseph’s other sister - who was also coming to see BROTHER Robert Watterson…
And last but not least… Joseph (born circa 1870s) was coming to live with his SON Robert and no one left at home in Derry (also wrongly transcribed as Surrey…) plot thickens…
Either Joseph (Lydia’s nephew) suddenly switched names from Joseph to Robert, or they were all coming to see Joseph but the name Robert was used or something very weird is going on… all dates and relationships match but Joseph’s name suddenly becoming Robert. Or the relationships have wrongly been recorded on the documents…
This family has given me the runaround for so long now hahaha!
Thank you so much for all the help and digging you have done - unbelievably appreciated!!
Lara
The Joseph who came over to join his uncle Robert is definitely my Joseph (and the nephew of Lydia). His father (also Joseph) was still in the family home of Claremont (his wife Matilda died some years back).
Now… the Isabella has the same birthdate and info as Isabella (Bella, Jeanie) Watterson as Joseph’s sister (the transcription is wrong, it’s Derry - mistakenly recorded as Surrey). But she says she is coming to join her brother Robert…
I also found a May Watterson (30A) with same birth year as Lydia (Mary Ross, May) Watterson - Joseph’s other sister - who was also coming to see BROTHER Robert Watterson…
And last but not least… Joseph (born circa 1870s) was coming to live with his SON Robert and no one left at home in Derry (also wrongly transcribed as Surrey…) plot thickens…Either Joseph (Lydia’s nephew) suddenly switched names from Joseph to Robert, or they were all coming to see Joseph but the name Robert was used or something very weird is going on… all dates and relationships match but Joseph’s name suddenly becoming Robert. Or the relationships have wrongly been recorded on the documents…
This family has given me the runaround for so long now hahaha!
Thank you so much for all the help and digging you have done - unbelievably appreciated!!
Lara
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Canada / Re: Lost ancestor - Lydia Ross
« on: Sunday 10 September 23 10:19 BST (UK) »
Thank you both! I can see it now.
I believe Robert was Joseph’s uncle (I think his father stayed in Ireland). I hadn’t known both sisters had emigrated too which is a great find. Of course, they’re going by nick names which always makes it interesting
Lydia was indeed deaf - I hadn’t realised until I saw it on her emigration records.
I will keep hunting to see if I can locate Lydia’s death notice and hopefully find more information on the two sisters.
And yes, Jessie was Joseph’s wife!
Thank you so much
Lara
I believe Robert was Joseph’s uncle (I think his father stayed in Ireland). I hadn’t known both sisters had emigrated too which is a great find. Of course, they’re going by nick names which always makes it interesting
Lydia was indeed deaf - I hadn’t realised until I saw it on her emigration records.
I will keep hunting to see if I can locate Lydia’s death notice and hopefully find more information on the two sisters.
And yes, Jessie was Joseph’s wife!
Thank you so much
Lara
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Canada / Re: Lost ancestor - Lydia Ross
« on: Sunday 10 September 23 09:48 BST (UK) »
Hi Rosie,
YES! That is indeed the family and there are two others on there that I’ve been unable to locate - his sisters Lydia Mary Ross Watterson and Jeannie Maid Isabel Watterson.
How do I view the image? This is amazing. I can only assume she has died in Manitoba since she was still there at age 61.
Thank you so much!!
Lara
YES! That is indeed the family and there are two others on there that I’ve been unable to locate - his sisters Lydia Mary Ross Watterson and Jeannie Maid Isabel Watterson.
How do I view the image? This is amazing. I can only assume she has died in Manitoba since she was still there at age 61.
Thank you so much!!
Lara