Gail, I am also researching John Beggs and wondered if you have found anything more about him? My wife is descended from daughter Margaret who married the Rev. Thomas HICKEY. I have so far found the following on John:
A John BEGGS was recorded in the "Census of the County Tyrone, Diocese of Armagh, Parishes of Aghalow and Carnteel 1766" This could be John or his father?
In a report of 1816/17 "The Minutes of the Trustees of the Linen and Hemp Manufacturers of Ireland containing the Reports of their Secretary on A Tour of Inspection through the Province of Ulster In October, November, and December, 1816" was the following:
"The following are the names and residences of the principal Buyers of this County, who attend this Market themselves, or send their Commisioners to purchase for them:
John Beggs, Aughnacloy, Tyrone"
In the "Aughnacloy Pigot's Directory 1824" was the following entry for John BEGGS:
"Beggs John grocer & leather seller"
Details of John's Death was in the personal notices inserted in the LONDONDERRY SENTINEL and LONDONDERRY STANDARD:
December 31 1831 - From paralytic, on Christmas Day, MR. JOHN BEGGS, of Aughnacloy, Merchant
Also in the The Ballyshannon Herald and Donegal Advertiser. January 6, 1832 - Ballyshannon, County Donegal: "From paralytic, on Christmas-day, Mr. John Beggs, of Aughnacloy, Merchant--a gentleman deplored by his family, and most deservedly regretted by all who were favoured with his acquaintance."
There is a Will Transcript for John BEGGS in 1832, Armagh Diocese (Ref: IWR/1832/F/106, Vol: 4/236/20) in the Index of Irish Wills 1484-1858.
I am going to see if I can get a copy of this.
Peter Harris
