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McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« on: Tuesday 13 December 16 23:23 GMT (UK) »
My grt grandmother was Sarah McCurdy and her parents were Alexander and Jane (nee Lough). In the 1862 Griffith Valuation they farmed in the West Division of Carrickfergus. This property was adjacent to the property of Mary Lough, believed to be mother of Jane. It is the family of Alexander that I seek as I have no birth or death. He died prior to Jane as she married widowed John Lewis in 1825 and her son John seems to have taken over the farm at that time. I would be grateful for any help or information.

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Re: McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 14 December 16 12:44 GMT (UK) »
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Re: McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 14 December 16 23:20 GMT (UK) »
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Re: McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 15 December 16 10:56 GMT (UK) »
Could you please confirm or correct the dates-
My grt grandmother was Sarah McCurdy and her parents were Alexander and Jane (nee Lough). In the 1862 Griffith Valuation they farmed in the West Division of Carrickfergus. This property was adjacent to the property of Mary Lough, believed to be mother of Jane. It is the family of Alexander that I seek as I have no birth or death. He died prior to Jane as she married widowed John Lewis in 1825 and her son John seems to have taken over the farm at that time.
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Re: McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 15 December 16 11:52 GMT (UK) »
Oops, Jane married John Lewis 15 June 1866.

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Re: McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 20 December 16 07:44 GMT (UK) »
Just a little stab in the dark

Irish wills online have
Mary Lough of Four Score acre Carrickfergus ,widow deceased
that died 3rd Jan 1872
at Browns Brae Carrickfergus aforsaid that was proved at Belfast
by the oaths of
John Baird of Seskin,farmer
Alexander Ferguson of Aldoo, stonemason
both in Carrickfergus
 Samuel Lough of the same abode died 17th Feb 1858
they perhaps have a son James who died in 1885
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Re: McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 20 December 16 10:00 GMT (UK) »
The Will of Samuel Lough late of Four Score Acre Carrickfergus Farmer deceased who died 17 February 1858 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oath of John Baird of Seskin (Carrickfergus aforesaid) Farmer the surviving Executor. Effects under £100. Will dated 1854 but proved 25 Mar.1872 (same date Mary Lough's Will proved) mentions 'dear wife,' son William, son James, daughter Jenny, daughter Mary Lough, son John, daughter Sarah.

The Will of Mary Lough late of Four Score Acre Carrickfergus Widow deceased who died 3 January 1872 at Brown's Brae (Carrickfergus aforesaid) was proved at Belfast by the oaths of John Baird of Seskin Farmer and Alexander Ferguson of Aldoo Stone Mason (both in Carrickfergus aforesaid) the Executors. Effects under £20. Will dated 1863 mentions daughter Mary Lough alias Moore, granddaughter Joyce Donnelly and 'other children.'

The Will of James Lough of Four-Square-Acre Carrickfergus Farmer who died 9 August 1885 at same place was proved at Belfast by Thomas Simpson and John M'Auley both of Four-Square-Acre Farmers the Executors. Will dated June 1885 mentions son Charles, daughter Mary McAnoley [McAuley?], daughter Jennie Ross, daughter Esther Stewart, grandson Alexander Lough (son of Charles), grandson James Stewart (son of Esther), greatgrandson (son of grandson Alexander Lough), son William (belived to be in America).

http://apps.proni.gov.uk/DCAL_PRONI_WillsCalendar_IE/WillsSearch.aspx
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Re: McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 20 December 16 11:03 GMT (UK) »
Mary Lough who died in 1872 was aged 88 years so born c1794.

James Lough who died in 1885 was aged 77 years so born c1808.
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Re: McCurdy family Carrickfergus Antrim
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 21 December 16 09:04 GMT (UK) »
Hi,
   7 Jun 1846 Alexander McCurdy married Jane Lough in St. Nicholas Church of Ireland, Carrickfergus. The fathers' names were Moore McCurdy and Samuel Lough.

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