Hi guys I am related to John Hedley 1828 brother of Kyle and my ggg grandfather.
He became an owner of a linen mill in Thomas st Newtownards and he had a son who I have been unable to find but his son Allan (john's grandson) took over the business. Alan had a son named (you guessed it ) Alan who had 2 sons, my father George and Stanley. In 1958 Alan migrated to New Zealand. If you would like to know more please let me know.
Hi I am Peter Hedley with family from Newtownards and have been trying to make sense of all the Hedleys in Newtownards (and connect them) for about 30 years. With little success unfortunately. Along the way various families have built up.
I have your Hedleys coming down from a John Hedley born in 1833 and married in 1859 to Annabella Finlay. Known children to me are James 1867-70, Jane b.1871 and Allen 1875-1917. This John was a Weaver from Thomas Street at marriage in 1859 and still a Cotton Weaver age 74 in 1901 and still in Thomas Street. Thomas Street had many Weavers houses.
I have the John Hedley born 1827/8 joining the Army at 19 with his brother Allen and going to Canada after the Crimea with the Army and staying there.
This could all be wrong. How good is your info?