Mullaghbrack, Rippard family

[rippard]

I wonder if any one can help me, my ancestor Robert Rippard was born in Mullaghbrack, in 1808. He joined the 89th regiment of foot at the age of 18.
I am looking for anybody who has any knowledge of Rippards in that area around that time. I notice a few Rippards name Ireland as their birthplace, but are not specific so i can not consider them as relatives. This branch of my family is the closest to my heart, really is a brick wall so would really appreciate the help, Thanks x

[BallyaltikilliganG]

Hi,  I have just made replies to http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.ant.general/3591.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx covering variations of the name in ireland which might interest you. Your Robert was a chelsea pensioner, one of at least 3 other pensioners of that surname from the north of ireland. I think the source was findmypast army records. Hope it is of interest to you.

[eileenwilson]

PRONI's Freeholder Records only has a few with that surname (var. spellings):

Rippard  Alexander  Drumaness  D/654/A3/1L  -- 1819
Rippard  James  Ballymacaramery  D/654/A3/1N -- 1819
Rippard  John  Ballymcarany  D/654/A3/1B -- 1789
Rippet  James  Ballygrott  D/654/A3/1N -- 1815
Rippett  John  Ballygrott  D/654/A3/1B  -- 1783
Rippett  John  Ballygrott  D/654/A3/1B  -- 1783
Rippit  John  Ballygrot  DOW/5/3/1 -- 1783