Gone off the Planet ???

[Heppy]

Would anyone like to tell me about JAMES BELSHAW Watch and Clock maker of MAIN STREET, LURGAN. Northern Ireland,1846. but particularly what family he had, as my Great Great Grandmother was MARHARET BELSHAW, but I just can't find any information at all about BELSHAW'S that is why I am convinced the name has gone off the planet.

Am I convinced right. ?? If not would someone Please please help me.

Thanks,

Heppy

[RosemaryJoan]

Do you think that perhaps James Belshaw might have moved to Belfast?? Here is one who is a pawnbroker (and watchmaker??)

Belshaw, James & John, pawn brokers, 2 New Durham Street and 49 Devis (Divis) Street

There are lots of Belshaws mentioned in Marriages etc. on AncestryIreland

http://www.ancestryireland.co.uk/

Are you sure that your Margaret was from Lurgan?

RosemaryJoan

[kingskerswell]

Hi,
  There is a will of a James Belshaw,pawnbroker, of Belfast in the PRONI Wills site.

Regards

[Prvanov]

Hi there,
I am looking for any information on a Richard Belshaw born ~1770 Shan(k)hill, near Lurgan. This information came from his army discharge records in 1809. Its also stated he was a weaver. On discharge he moved to London, England, married and had a family, from whom I am descended. Thereafter his surname has been spelt Bellshaw. It is our understanding that his forbearers were French Huguenot refugees. 
I would appreciate any help please.
Kind regards
Jocelyn

[RosemaryJoan]

There were Belshaws living in the  Lisburn area, not far from Lurgan, for example

Other information in the record of John Philips and Jane Belshaw
from Ireland Marriages
Name   John Philips
Birth Date   1825
Age   25
Spouse's Name   Jane Belshaw
Spouse's Birth Date   1824
Spouse's Age   26
Event Date   29 Oct 1850
Event Place   Lisburn, Ant, Ire
Father's Name   Robert Philips
Spouse's Father's Name   Richard Belshaw

RosemaryJoan

[RosemaryJoan]

Have you got Richard's marriage details?
His father's name should be on the certificate.
Rosemary Joan

[aghadowey]

Have you got Richard's marriage details?
His father's name should be on the certificate.

I am looking for any information on a Richard Belshaw born ~1770 Shan(k)hill, near Lurgan. This information came from his army discharge records in 1809. Its also stated he was a weaver. On discharge he moved to London, England, married and had a family, from whom I am descended.

Unless he married after civil registration started in England (1837) there won't be a certificate. A church record of the marriage might, or might not, include his father's name.

[RosemaryJoan]

Jocelyn, did he marry Margaret Walker?
RosemaryJoan

[rathmore]

James Belshaw listed on the Slaters National Commercial directory of Ireland 1846

http://www.lurganancestry.com

then click on records, the come down the page on right and click on Slaters Directories 1846 and 1881
then click on Slaters Lurgan Page 3

he is list near the bottom of this page.

Also listed is a Mary Belshaw, Spirt and Porter Dealers on Main street.