Campbell Bingham Drumgooland

[HistoryTeam]

My grandfather David Campbell was born in Shannaghan in 1890. I understand Shannaghan is an 'unattached townland' of the Parish of Newry attached to the Parish of Annaclone (Katesbridge seems to be in Shannaghan). My grandfather's parents were John Campbell from Shannaghan and Harriet Jane Bingham (or Bigham?) from Moneyslane in Drumgooland Parish. John's father was George Campbell and Harriet Jane's was John Bingham. Despite living most of their family life in Belfast, one brother of my grandfather was buried in Closkelt while his mother, another brother and sister were buried in Drumadonald near Moneyslane. All the above locations appear to be in the same general vicinity so it seems that originally the Campbells and Binghams must have lived relatively close to one another.

Obviously I'm trying to source more information about George Campbell (or John Bingham) so if the research of anyone out there overlaps mine or if you can help me in any way I'd love to here from you.

Thank you.

[BallyaltikilliganG]

Just to get the feel of what you are suggesting I used Griffiths valuation for just one parish www.failteromhat.com/griffiths/down/drumgooland
Bigham             Alexander          Ballyward            Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             Andrew             Ballyward            Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             George             Ballyward            Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             James              Ballymackilreiny     Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             James              Clanmaghery          Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             Jno.               Cloghskelt           Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             John               Benraw               Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             John               Cloghskelt           Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             John               Leitrim              Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             Joseph             Cloghskelt           Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             Matthew            Moneyslane           Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             Samuel             Ballyward            Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             Samuel             Cloghskelt           Drumgooland     Down
Bigham             William            Cloghskelt           Drumgooland     Down
Bingham            Andrew             Drumlee              Drumgooland     Down

Campbell                           Drumadonnell         Drumgooland     Down
Campbell           Bernard            Leitrim              Drumgooland     Down
Campbell           Henry              Moneyslane           Drumgooland     Down
Campbell           John               Clanmaghery          Drumgooland     Down
Campbell           John               Cloghskelt           Drumgooland     Down
Campbell           Joseph             Moneyslane           Drumgooland     Down
Campbell           Patrick            Leitrim              Drumgooland     Down
Campbell           Thomas             Leitrim              Drumgooland     Down
You can find the dates within 1845-1865 when it was listed. Notes and maps exist usually.
good luck onwards, Jim

[HistoryTeam]

Thanks for your interest and help Jim.

Sorry for the delay in replying - I've been out of the country recently.

I'll follow up the Griffith information and see where it leads.

John.

[r1b1c7]

The other suggestion is that you might look in the baptism records of Drumgooland Presbyterian Church, which are available on microfilm in the Public Records Office in Belfast (PRONI). Unfortunately the records are not in good condition and only go back to 1860. I also approached the current keeper of the grave records in the church (which is in Cloghskelt - a place which has about 3 spellings) but they apparently have been neglected in the past as well. My wife's grandfather was born in Moneyslane and is buried in Drumgooland Pres Church graveyard in Cloghskelt. Did you also know Patrick Bronte (originally Brunty) cmae from Imdel (or Emdale), Drumballyroney near Moneyslane/ Katesbridge.

[aghadowey]

Not sure what you mean by "Shannaghan is an 'unattached townland' of the Parish of Newry attached to the Parish of Annaclone."
Have you checked LDS catalogue (www.familysearch.org) to see if local church records have been microfilmed?

[BallyaltikilliganG]

A nice little map to explain Shannaghan is on freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rosdavies/MAPS/AnnacloneTownlands.htm  However the map doesnt show the adjoining townlands in other parishes. keep going everybody, Jim

[aghadowey]

You can search by parish, etc. here:
http://family.kiwicelts.com/Maps/Ulster_Map.html

[BallyaltikilliganG]

That s a great map website , thank you Aghadowey, best regards, Jim

[aghadowey]

Yes, the maps there are very good but slower computers may find it difficult to use.