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Ancestors of Georgiana Martin
« on: Saturday 21 January 17 21:59 GMT (UK) »
Looking for ancestors of my great grandmother Georgiana Martin b. 10 June 1866 in Brooklyn, New York d. 13 Feb 1941in North Tonawanda, New York to probable John Martin (1831-1889) of Nothern Ireland and possible Elizabeth ?Corscadden? m. 5 Aug 1845 in Coleraine, Ireland.

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Re: Ancestors of Georgiana Martin
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 21 January 17 22:09 GMT (UK) »
John Martin and Elizabeth Corscadden, both servants living in 'Coleraine Highland Town' got married in St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Coleraine on 5 August 1845, John's father was also called John Martin, a soldier, Elizabeth's father was William Corscadden, a teacher. A William Corscadden and Thomas Henry were witnesses.  GRONI online has the original civil registration digitised online on a pay to view basis:

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Re: Ancestors of Georgiana Martin
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 21 January 17 22:23 GMT (UK) »
Away sorting out DNA matches... I may be gone for some time many years!

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Re: Ancestors of Georgiana Martin
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 22 January 17 17:47 GMT (UK) »
Thanks gaffy both for the confirmation and the new information.


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Re: Ancestors of Georgiana Martin
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 22 January 17 18:32 GMT (UK) »
John Martin and Elizabeth Corscadden, both servants living in 'Coleraine Highland Town' got married in St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Coleraine on 5 August 1845, John's father was also called John Martin, a soldier, Elizabeth's father was William Corscadden, a teacher. A William Corscadden and Thomas Henry were witnesses.  GRONI online has the original civil registration digitised online on a pay to view basis:
https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk/

The only 'Highlandtown' I can find is in Arclinis Parish, Antrim  :-\
Away sorting out DNA matches... I may be gone for some time many years!

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Re: Ancestors of Georgiana Martin
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 24 January 17 14:03 GMT (UK) »
"Trees without roots fall over!"
 
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