I was so excited to find this information. Thanks to those who have contributed. I am new at Irish research.
I can not add any new information on John Henry, d 1854, who married Rachel Henry, daughter of Matthew and Jenny Long Henry.
I am researching John Henry, d 1861, son of Matthew Henry and Jenny Long. This John Henry married Rachel McMillan about 1815 and had 12 children, 11 of whom moved to the US between 1836 and 1860. One son, William Henry, remained on the farm - Flower Hill - with John and Rachel McMillan Henry. The Henry Family of Flower Hill Ireland is primarily about the 12 children and their descendants. A few short chapters in the beginning give some of the Irish background of the family, but Dr. Henry has related most of that.
Some acquaintances of William Henry, d 1891, are mentioned in his estate papers, but there is no mention of any Henrys or earlier generations. William's brother Dr. James Henry was the executor. Our line runs from this James Henry.
Gortinanima mentioned a headstone in Aghanloo on 2 Nov 2008. This would be the headstone of John Henry who married Rachel McMillan (according to the "Flower Hill" book). Next month my husband and I are traveling to Ireland. We hope to visit the cemetery, church - Limavady First, and "Flower Hill" farm in Co Londonderry.
Where did John (d 1854) and his wife Rachel Henry live in the US? According to the "Flower Hill" book, they went to Ohio. Do you have more specifics? According to the same book, some of the children of John and Rachel McMillan Henry stopped to visit this aunt and uncle on their way to Illinois. Is there any info about these visits in the Henry book written by Heber Homer Henry?
Perhaps research into land deeds might shed light on earlier generations.
Any suggestions as to other things I could look up about this family at PRONI, the Londonderry Library, or in Dublin would be appreciated.
Many thanks.