William Woods, Mary Jane and Martha Jane - Kilrea

[hamlets]

Agnes Woods of Kilrea m. Alex Kerr who d. in Cork in 1899. Agnes d. in 1900 and is buried at Kilrea 2nd Pres. Churchyard (Bann Valley Gen. site). Agnes' father was William Woods (1831-1902) of Drumovarner, Kilrea, and mother was Mary Jane ? (1844-1895). Mary Jane and William are also buried at Kilrea 2nd Pres. Churchyard.
Between 1895 and 1902 William Woods then m. Matilda/Martha Jane ? who later m. ? Peden. She d. in 1955. Ater their parents deaths, the children of Agnes Woods and Alex Kerr were looked after by William Woods and Martha Jane who continued to do so after his death.
Two of the great gnddaughters of William Woods and Mary Jane (now 95 and 83 yrs old) still fondly talk of "Grandfather" Woods of Kilrea and Martha.
1. Who was Mary Jane who m. William Woods? Where married?
2. Who was Martha Jane who m. William? Where married?
Any help would be really appreciated!

[aghadowey]

Welcome to Rootschat. Will check a few of my notes and get back but meanwhile I think that 'Drumovarner' is actually Drumagarner townland.

[aghadowey]

William Woods m.(1897 Co.Derry) Martha Jane Torrens
Agnes Woods m.(1877 Co.Derry) Alexander Kerr
Martha Jane Woods m.(1908 Co.Derry) Robert Brown Peden

[hamlets]

To Aghadowey -

Fabulous! Fantastic! Thirty minutes and an old brick wall is smashed!
Thank you very much.
Hamlets

[aghadowey]

Sister of Agnes (Woods) Kerr?:
John Gilmore, labourer, Boveedy, m.(9 May 1877 2nd Kilrea Presbyterian Church) Sarah Woods, Drumagarner, dau. of William Woods, labourer.

Possibly Martha Jane (Torrens) Woods' 2nd husband?:
Robert Brown Alexander Peden (14 June 1872-18 Sept.1936) m.(1895 CoDerry) Nannie Shaw. Son of Hugh Peden and Elizabeth Alexader of Mayoughill.

Can't find Martha Jane Torrens for sure yet but possibly this one?:
Martha Jane Torrens (29 Mar.1869), daughter of Hill Torrens and Mary Jane Hassan of Drumagarner.

Children of Agnes Woods and Alexander Kerr listed in IGI:
1. Mary Jane Kerr born 12 May 1878 Drumian (probably Drumane or Drumeen)
2. Thomas Kerr born 13 Aug.1880 Belfast

[aghadowey]

Sorry but there's more.

1831 census - Tamlaght O'Crilly Parish
Drumgardner (Drumagarner)- no Woods
Drumean (Drumane)-
     William Woods 5 males 3 females
     Thomas Woods 5 males 3 females
     Thomas Woods ?
     John Woods 4 males 3 females

[aghadowey]

Will Extracts- see www.proni.gov.uk for details-
Will of John Woods, Drumane, farmer, d. 9 June 1885. William Woods, Drumagarner one of the executors.
Administration of estate of William Woods, farmer, Drumanagarner, d.7 Feb.1902 granted to widow Matilda J. Woods. Effects £1323.16s.2d.
Will of Thomas Woods, farmer, Drumean, died 29 Oct.1903

1912 Ulster Covenant (www.proni.gov.uk)
Robert Peden, Drumagarner (see site for link to signature)

[maryderry]

hello hamlets, this first marriage maybe the parents of agnes.

Record Type Civil Marriage
Date of Marriage 13 Apr 1854
Groom Name william WOODS
Bride Name mary jane MICHAEL
Church Kilrea First Presbyterian Church
Parish Kilrea
Civil District Ballymoney
County Londonderry

their fathers were THOMAS WOODS & JOHN MICHAEL.

Record Type Civil Marriage
Date of Marriage 29 Jun 1877
Groom Name alexander KERR
Bride Name agnes WOODS
Church Kilrea First Presbyterian Church
Parish Kilrea
Civil District Ballymoney
County Londonderry

Record Type Civil Marriage
Date of Marriage 26 Jan 1897
Groom Name william WOODS
Bride Name martha jane TORRENS
Church Maghera Presbyterian Church
Parish Maghera
Civil District Magherafelt
County Londonderry

Record Type Civil Marriage
Date of Marriage 25 May 1868
Groom Name hill TORRENS
Bride Name peggy jane HASSAN
Church Kilrea First Presbyterian Church
Parish Kilrea
Civil District Ballymoney
County Londonderry

Record Type Civil Birth
Date of Birth 29 Mar 1869
Name Martha Jane TORRENS
Gender F
Fathers Name Hill TORRENS
Mothers Forenames Mary Jane
Mothers Maiden Name HASSIN
Civil District  Ballymoney
Sub District Kilrea
 
Record Type Civil Marriage
Date of Marriage 24 Sep 1908
Groom Name robert brown PEDEN
Bride Name martha jane WOODS
Church Kilrea First Presbyterian Church
Parish Kilrea
Civil District Ballymoney
County Londonderry


                                         regards mary.

[muddyboots2]

I have just started researching my family & by luck hit on your message. My grandfather William Woods Kerr b1873, father Alexander,  was brought up by a Martha Peden. His father died when he was young. Other brothers/sisters believed to have emigrated to Canada.

Did Alex Kerr & Agnes Woods have any more children before they died? The correspondence mentions Mary Jane & Thomas.

How did Alex die? Was it an industrial accident?