10 & 12 Symons Street Belfast

[LJBeastie]

Hello Nancy,

Happy New Year 

My great-grandfather was Charles McAlister who married Annie Mulgrave so I think that makes me your 3rd cousin! I have his birth down as 1876.

I'm also struggling to find out more about William John McAlister and Sarah O'Hara. The fact that I don't live in Northern Ireland is a bit of a hindrance, however I have McAlister relatives there who have told me they do have information about the family. I've heard there's a Scottish connection.

I'm planning to contact them soon so I'll be sure to keep you updated on what I find out.

LJ

[aghadowey]

There's a long thread on the McAllister family here-
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=762033.msg6134145#msg6134145

I have been searching since yesterday for a record of Charles McAllister's birth under McAllister or O'Hara (his 'father' William John McAllister died in 1874 before Martha Ann was born).

[LJBeastie]

Thanks for the link aghadowey.

Crikey...there's a turn up for the books! I'll have to have another rummage in the family papers and see if I can find something.

[anneje]

Hi LJ,

My grandfather Matthew was an only child and never knew anything about his father other than hearing that he have gone to Scotland. My grandparents married at the end of the war and moved to Canada in the 1920s. They had 3 daughters who have all passed away so there aren't any male McAllister descendants in my grandfather's line.  This new information about a possible link to your William John is very exciting! We'd love to find out what happened to Robert James after 1894 and whether or not he had any more children.  We would be very grateful if you would let us know if you ever find any mention of a Robert James McAllister in your records that might help us in our search. 

Thank you!

[aghadowey]

Anneje- I have found your Robert James McAllister, another wife and at least one son in Scotland. Please send me a PM (Personal Message) with your email address if you'd like me to send you copy of his death certificate.