Stewart's from Gortaheron (Lisnagarran, Antrim)

[KennyBrown.NI]

Hey I hope someone can help.

I have come to a dead end with this search.

My Great Great Grandmother Elizabeth Ritchie née Stewart married my Great Great Grandfather Charles Ritchie on 27th December 1870 in the Parish of Kirkinrola. Elizabeth's date of birth is unknown. But her date of death is 28 Mar 1916.

Her father was listed as John Stewart a Farmer from Gortaheron. I cannot find any information about who Elizabeth's mother was.

From the inscription on Elizabeth's father's (John Stewart's) grave and from the listings in 1901 and 1911 Census records. I have managed to find information on his siblings.

- John Stewart (Elizabeth's Father) who died 28 Sep 1921 aged 92.
1901 Residents of a house 39 in Gortaheron (Lisnagarran, Antrim)
1911 Residents of a house 35 in Gortaheran (Lisnagarran, Antrim)
- Jane Stewart who died 20 Sep 1931 aged 91.
1901 Residents of a house 39 in Gortaheron (Lisnagarran, Antrim)
1911 Residents of a house 35 in Gortaheran (Lisnagarran, Antrim)
- William Stewart who died 16 May 1905 aged 67.
1901 Residents of a house 39 in Gortaheron (Lisnagarran, Antrim)
- Samuel Stewart who died 13 Jun 1909 aged 74.
1901 Residents of a house 39 in Gortaheron (Lisnagarran, Antrim)
- James Stewart who died 26 Mar 1841 aged 7.
- Robert Stewart who died 12 Jul 1895 aged 55.

Their parents (Elizabeth's grandparents) were also listed on this grave.

- John Stewart who died 13 Mar 1884 aged 76.
- Martha Stewart who died 5 Jun 1870 aged 71.

I know the descendants of Elizabeth Stewart but any information relating to her siblings (if any), parents (especially her mother who remains unknown), aunts, uncles or grandparents would be greatly appreciated.

[familyroutes]

The familysearch site has a record of the death of an Elizabeth Ritchie registered in Ballymena in the 2 quarter of 1916...her approximate birth date was 1848.

Elizabeth Stewart ,with a father John,born in 1851....mother Eliza McCullough

birth of Margaret 1856...parents John and Eliza

[hadrian]

I think I can give further information.
My great great grandmother(Martha Stewart , born 1820)BORN  1820) was born in Gortaheron.  Her mother  was Martha Stewart(died 1870) and her father was John Stewart. John's father(John) married Fanny. Martha srewart(born 1820) married Thomas Caulfield and the couple moved to the neighbouring Parish(Craigs) and lived in Craigs Townland. In 1860 they emigrated with their children to Glasgow(Scotland).
The Stewart siblings who remained in Gortaheron must have been the siblings of my great great grandmother(Martha Stewart , born 1820).
John and Fanny Stewart(born circa 1766) were living with their granddaughter(Martha Caulfield , nee Stewart) at 162 Craigs Townland in 1851(see Census report).

I have done the family tree up to the present date and I am pleased to get the addition information.


RHONA JOHNSTON

Edited for capital letters. 

[KennyBrown.NI]

Hi Rhona,

Really interested to chat with you more. Your inbox seems to be full

Hopefully you can message me soon.

[KennyBrown.NI]

This grave inscription has me very confused tho:

Portglenone Church of Ireland

Erected By John Stewart of Gortaherin In memory of his wife Martha Stewart, who departed this life on the 5th of June 1870; aged 71 years. Also his son James Stewart, who died on the 26th of March 1841; Aged 7 years. Also the above-named John Stewart, who died 13th March 1884; Aged 76 years and his son Robert, who died 12th July 1895; aged 55 years Also his son William who died 16th May 1905; aged 67 years and his son Samuel who died 13th June 1909; Aged 74 Years In Memory of John Stewart Goratherin Who died 28th September 1921 Aged 92 years Also his sister Jane Who died Spetember 1931 Aged 91 Years

[aghadowey]

New members usually need 2 posts to use PM system (it's explained in the help pages) and the full inbox message means they need to make a few more posts so that they will be able to receive, and send, messages.

The wording on the gravestone looks straightforward so I'm not sure what you find confusing 

[KennyBrown.NI]

thanks, i just looked at the description when i was tired n got confused. lol

[Rosiered]

Hi
I have Martha Stewart in my family tree married to Thomas Caulfield.  Born in 1820 she is my 3rd great Grandmother and I'm grateful for the additional information below.  I knew about John & Fanny Stewart but wasn't sure where they fitted in the story as I had them on a census record as lodgers.

My family connection is as follows
Thomas Caulfield married Martha Stewart great grand parents x3
James Caulfield married Annie McMahon great grand parents x2
Daniel Tarbet married Rosina Caulfield - great grand parents
James Caulfield Tarbet married Mary Leonard - grand parents
James Caulfield Tarbet married Catherine O'Neill - parents
Rosina - myself


Hope you're all well and thanks again for the extra info.

Rosina

[hadrian]

rosina
thankyou  for  your   reply.  i  have  many   black   and   white  photos   ;inherited   from  my  grandmother  (martha   stewart).her  brother  was  also  named  james  and   i  have  one  unidentfied  photo(whom i  believe  may be;annie   caulfield/my  great  grandmother).nice  to  keep   in   touch
rhona