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Title: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: patcan on Friday 23 February 07 21:28 GMT (UK)

Can anyone supply the names of cemeteries in Ahoghill. ;)

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Blackadder on Saturday 24 February 07 23:15 GMT (UK)

There are several cemeteries (burying grounds) attached to Ahoghill Churches i.e. 1stAhoghill Presbyterian, 2nd Ahoghill Presbyterian etc etc
Can you narrow it down?

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: patcan on Saturday 24 February 07 23:24 GMT (UK)

All I know is Presbyterian ::)

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Blackadder on Sunday 25 February 07 11:33 GMT (UK)

First Ahoghill definitely has an attached burying ground. It's in the main street. The Church itself dates back to the 1600s.

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Blackadder on Sunday 25 February 07 11:40 GMT (UK)

http://www.presbyterianireland.org/about/records.html

three Pres. Churches in Ahoghill. I think all three have attached burying grounds.

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: maggieblue on Wednesday 31 December 08 14:58 GMT (UK)

Hi
Did you ever find what you were looking for.  I have family members buried in 1st Ahoghill Pres. Meeke/Craig/Lyttle.  I have taken photos of several graves as well.

Maggie

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: aghadowey on Thursday 22 January 09 12:26 GMT (UK)

Presbyterian might also be buried in burying ground attached to the Church of Ireland (although they might not always appear in C. of I. burial register).

Patcan- perhaps you can let us know if you've been able to find the information you were looking for. If so, this posted can be moved to completed requests.

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: patcan on Thursday 22 January 09 15:07 GMT (UK)

Thanks aghadowey
sadly have not found the information I require, I pm maggieblue in answer to her reply, perhaps I should have posted in here so people would know my request was not complete. I have sent  emails to Portglenone library in the past, as another poster informed me they may have a list of cemeteries in the area, but have not received a reply

Once again thank for taking time out

Pat

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: maggieblue on Tuesday 24 February 09 15:08 GMT (UK)

Hi Pat

There is an old graveyard in Ahoghill called "The old graveyard".  It is not attached to a church and it is kept locked.  I'm getting the keys to it hopefully this weekend to go out and look around.  What names are you looking for.  I will hopefully be able to access the records as well.

Maggie :)

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: patcan on Tuesday 24 February 09 16:54 GMT (UK)

Hi Maggie

That is a generous offer thank you,
the names I am looking for are Greer, Steele McMaster and Andrews.

Good luck in your seach I hope YOU find what you are looking for.

Pat



 

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: maggieblue on Sunday 22 March 09 23:42 GMT (UK)

Hi Pat

Sorry for delay. Been raining cats and dogs here. Fantastic last week though and I was able to get to the graveyard. Have nearly 400 photographs.  Can you send me more details is full names.

Maggie

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: patcan on Thursday 26 March 09 14:58 GMT (UK)

Hi Maggie,

The names I am looking for are Robert Steele possibly died 1940's as did his wife Lizzie Steele.  Also looking for their son Edward who died a young man. Edward was born abt 1893 I believe he died in his teens. Also Lizzie Greer died 25/08/1917 Ballyconnelly. 

Its a possible long shot that you may have their graves as I don't know when the  "Old Graveyard" opened or closed nor do I know where the above are buried.

But thank you Maggie and well done on the photographs, good luck sorting them out!!

Pat

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: aghadowey on Thursday 26 March 09 15:42 GMT (UK)

Quote from: patcan on Thursday 26 March 09 14:58 GMT (UK)

The names I am looking for are Robert Steele possibly died 1940's as did his wife Lizzie Steele.  Also looking for their son Edward who died a young man. Edward was born abt 1893 I believe he died in his teens. Also Lizzie Greer died 25/08/1917 Ballyconnelly. 

Civil registrations show Death which might be your Edward: Edward STEELE  Jan./Mar.1917 Ballymena registration district (age 23) volume 1 page 71
There was also a possible birth registration.
http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1408347

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: patcan on Thursday 26 March 09 16:55 GMT (UK)

Thanks aghadowey,

That looks like him,  I know from the 1901 census they used the e at the end of Steele, but on the 1911 census it was omitted.

Now to discover where he is buried.................

Thanks again

Pat

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: maggieblue on Sunday 05 April 09 12:16 BST (UK)

Hi Pat

I found two graves in the Old Churchyard, Ahogill. Nancy Greer of Craignageeragh 18th Jan 1832 aged 54, her husband Samuel Greer 6th Jan 1848 aged 74.  Also Archibald Hannah ....Samuel Greer's name is marked on this grave.  It is very old and I cannot yet make out the death date, but can send you photos of same if you think these graves maybe related to your search.  I will keep an eye out for your names in other local graveyards.  Greer would be one of the names I am interested in also.

Maggie

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: patcan on Friday 10 April 09 17:45 BST (UK)

Hi Maggie

I don't know YET if these Greers are related to me, still uncovering them,  if possible I would like to take a look at the photos for future reference.

Once again thank you

Pat

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: genealogygirlais on Monday 13 April 09 00:23 BST (UK)

I`m also looking for a grave in the Aghoghill Cemetery..

Nancy Thompson (nee Andrew(s))
Wife of Thomas Thompson

Mother of Anne, John, Thomas, James, Elizabeth, Andrew, Henry and Sarah Jane.

All of the children and her husband came to Canada in the late 1870-80`s.
She did not come with them.

Thomas and Nancy were married in 1852.  Thomas was born in 1822.
Nancy would have died after 1871 (when Sarah & Henry would have been born) and before the family left for Canada.

Thank you.
Aislynn Thompson

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: pablo1 on Wednesday 29 April 09 08:58 BST (UK)

To Maggieblue and others,

I am looking for Presbyterian members of the McCauley (Macaulay) family who  would have also
been buried in one of the Ahoghill cemeteries.  If you should run across this name in any of your
searches I would really appreciate obtaining the information.  With many thanks, Paul

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: maggieblue on Monday 04 May 09 16:42 BST (UK)

Hi Aislynn

There is only one marked grave, a metal shield that reads

The

Burying Ground

of

James Thompson

It is placed up against the wall of the graveyard.  I have a photo of it. Please email me and I will forward it to you.  I hope to get access to the register for the graveyard and I will see if it records any more detail for you.

Hi Paul

I found two graves.  They read as follows

Here lieth the Body of

Jane McAulay of Aho

ghill who Departed

this life Jan ry the 4th

1793 Aged 49 years

******

Erected

By John McAuley

in memory of his mother

Nancy McAuley who died

10th June 1830? aged 55 yrs

Also his Father Rodger

McAuley who died 21?

Dec r 1846 aged 70 yrs

Hope these are of use to you.  These graves are in Ahoghill Old Cemetry.  I will keep an eye out for this name in the others.  Again I can send you photos if you email me.
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Maggie

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Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: agjm on Thursday 21 October 10 07:52 BST (UK)

Hi Maggie
Looking for connections to Wallace/Craig and see your list includes these names.  Namely James Wallace and his family and his niece Mary Agnes (Agnes) Wallace (daughter of Thomas Wallace and Elizabeth Rose Dickey) who married Samuel Craig in 1899.  I think they lived on the Wallace land in Ballymacilroy. Trying to trace Wallace family and think all married and buried 1st Presby Ahoghill.  I live in New Zealand so a bit more difficult to trace and follow up.
Thanks for any info.
Kind Regards
Jenny

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: KennyBrown.NI on Tuesday 30 November 10 18:49 GMT (UK)

Hi Maggie,

I am looking for Stewart's from Ahoghill.

William Stewart who died 14 Oct 1949.
Isaac Stewart died 19 Sep 1907.
Margaret Stewart died 13 Jul 1911.
Grace Stewart & William Stewart both died 1920.

If you have photos of any of these graves it would be brilliant if you could email them to me.

Many Thanks
Kenny

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Lismurn on Sunday 04 September 11 22:12 BST (UK)

I suggest you look at http://www.thebraid.com/genealogy.aspx Ballymena Council Graveyard website. Just type in the surname and leave the second box at all. You can then identify the particular graveyard where your relation may be buried.

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: pablo1 on Monday 03 October 11 02:56 BST (UK)

Dear Maggieblue,
I don't know why I wasn't notified that you had answered my post so I hope
it is not too late for you to accept my humble apology for not thanking you
much earlier than now.  With kindest regards, Paul

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Faithen on Thursday 13 February 20 18:27 GMT (UK)

Seeking Information On James Newal/Newell born 1845 Ahoghill, Antrim
 he was a farmer, and seems to have rented land, from  charles Adair, ( Landlord)
He married Mary Nicholls  born 1831 Ahoghill, Antrim married in 21 st March 1866 in Ballymena.
Looking for Information On James Parents, I think it David Newal, but no other information.

Thanks for reading

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Sinann on Thursday 13 February 20 18:35 GMT (UK)

Marriage
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1866/11517/8235869.pdf
His father was David Newal a farmer.

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Thursday 13 February 20 19:15 GMT (UK)

.....And on the marriage record, they were both from the townland of Craignageeragh which is NW of Ahoghill.
https://www.townlands.ie/antrim/toome-lower/ahoghill/craignageeragh/

KG

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: sam.b on Thursday 13 February 20 19:41 GMT (UK)

Probably relatives:
Surname(s)   Graveyard   Civil Parish   Graveyard Location   County
NEWAL   Ahoghill 1st Pres   Ahoghill   Ahoghill   Antrim
Gravestone Inscription   Erected by John Newal of Craig- nageeragh, in memory of his son Gilbert Newal, who departed this life 20th November 1867, aged 13 years. Also his wife, Martha, who departed this life 20th January 1878, aged 57 years. And his second wife, Margaret, who died 11th January 1898, aged 63 years. The above named John Newal died 2nd May 1910, aged 87 years.
Comment   [Large Sandstone Headstone] Newal, Martha., 20/06/1878. No will 1878-79. Newal Margaret., 11/01/1898. No will 1898-99. Newal, Gilbert., child, 20/11/1867 .

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Elwyn Soutter on Thursday 13 February 20 19:42 GMT (UK)

Griffiths Valuation for 1862 lists 3 Newell properties in Craignageeragh. James Newell was farming plot 34 a 26 acre farm. Living on that farm in labourer’s cottages were John & David Newell.

Probate abstracts from the PRONI wills site:

Letters of Administration of the personal estate of David Newell late of Craignageeragh County Antrim Farmer who died 6 July 1892 at same place were granted at Belfast to James Newell of Craignageeragh Farmer the Son. David was 74 when he died. His wife was still alive (according to the certificate). Informant was son John.

The above probate file will have been destroyed in the 1922 fire.

Probate of the Will (and three Codicils) of James Newell late of Craignageeragh County Antrim Retired Farmer who died 23 December 1903 granted at Belfast to Wilson M'Keown Solicitor and James Newell Van Driver

The above will is on-line on the PRONI wills site and names various nephews including James Newell son of his brother David, and James Newell son of his brother John.

Probate of the Will and three Codicils of John Newell late of Craignageeragh County Antrim Farmer (Retired) who died 2 May 1910 granted at Belfast to James Newell Carrier and Wilson McKeown Solicitor

The above probate file should be in PRONI, in paper format.

David’s wife is probably Elizabeth Newell who died at Craignageeragh on 6.4.1892, aged 81. She is named as wife of David Newell, farmer. So she pre-deceased him. I think the status on his death certificate as still married is probably an error.

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Faithen on Friday 14 February 20 13:57 GMT (UK)

Quote from: Elwyn Soutter on Thursday 13 February 20 19:42 GMT (UK)

Griffiths Valuation for 1862 lists 3 Newell properties in Craignageeragh. James Newell was farming plot 34 a 26 acre farm. Living on that farm in labourer’s cottages were John & David Newell.

Probate abstracts from the PRONI wills site:

Thank you for this, I am having trouble with my Newell Lot, lol
David Newal is My GGG grandfather, His Son James Newal/Newell GGgrandfather, have been looking for his wife for a while but was unsuccessful,
James had ten children i believe, but had no idea about John Newell?  is Davids Brother? or James Brother?
And do you know if David had more than one Child James ?

Thank you again for your help
Happy Valentines Day

Letters of Administration of the personal estate of David Newell late of Craignageeragh County Antrim Farmer who died 6 July 1892 at same place were granted at Belfast to James Newell of Craignageeragh Farmer the Son. David was 74 when he died. His wife was still alive (according to the certificate). Informant was son John.

The above probate file will have been destroyed in the 1922 fire.

Probate of the Will (and three Codicils) of James Newell late of Craignageeragh County Antrim Retired Farmer who died 23 December 1903 granted at Belfast to Wilson M'Keown Solicitor and James Newell Van Driver

The above will is on-line on the PRONI wills site and names various nephews including James Newell son of his brother David, and James Newell son of his brother John.

Probate of the Will and three Codicils of John Newell late of Craignageeragh County Antrim Farmer (Retired) who died 2 May 1910 granted at Belfast to James Newell Carrier and Wilson McKeown Solicitor

The above probate file should be in PRONI, in paper format.

David’s wife is probably Elizabeth Newell who died at Craignageeragh on 6.4.1892, aged 81. She is named as wife of David Newell, farmer. So she pre-deceased him. I think the status on his death certificate as still married is probably an error.

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Faithen on Thursday 09 July 20 00:09 BST (UK)

Hello Again,
*UPDATE*

David Newell Born 1818 died 1892 Married to Elizabeth 2 Betsie"McMeekin, also passed in 1892, County Antrim. Craignageeragh .
Seeking any infomation on this family.

Many Thanks

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Thursday 09 July 20 13:23 BST (UK)

Quote from: Faithen on Thursday 09 July 20 00:09 BST (UK)

David Newell Born 1818 died 1892 Married to Elizabeth 2 Betsie"McMeekin, also passed in 1892, County Antrim. Craignageeragh .
Seeking any infomation on this family.

Here are both death records. Their son, James (Craignageeragh) was the informant on both records.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1892/06038/4719795.pdf
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1892/06029/4716816.pdf

This is likely James Newell in the 1901 Irish Census at Craignageeragh.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Antrim/Ahoghill/Craignageeragh/923935/
He is married but his wife is not at home on the night.

Daughter Agnes born in 1873. Her mother is Mary Nicholl.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1873/03200/2173361.pdf

This is likely James with Mary in 1911 census.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Ahoghill/Craignageeragh/115173/

KG

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Thursday 09 July 20 14:00 BST (UK)

There's a Robert James Mitchell, aged 10, a grandson staying with James and Mary on the night of the 1911 census.

This leads to a Mary Newell staying with her daughter and son-in-law in Glenhugh, Ballyconnelly in the 1901 census. Their 5-month old son Robert is also on the form.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Antrim/Ballyconnelly/Glenhugh/924461/
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai000264655/
Robert Mitchell is a retired Presbyterian minister.

Looks like young Robert was registered as Nelson.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1900/01977/1761733.pdf
His mother is Bessie Newall.
Their marriage in 1900.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1900/10341/5764800.pdf


KG

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Faithen on Thursday 09 July 20 14:34 BST (UK)

Quote from: Kiltaglassan on Thursday 09 July 20 13:23 BST (UK)

Quote from: Faithen on Thursday 09 July 20 00:09 BST (UK)

David Newell Born 1818 died 1892 Married to Elizabeth 2 Betsie"McMeekin, also passed in 1892, County Antrim. Craignageeragh .
Seeking any infomation on this family.

Here are both death records. Their son, James (Craignageeragh) was the informant on both records.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1892/06038/4719795.pdf
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1892/06029/4716816.pdf

This is likely James Newell in the 1901 Irish Census at Craignageeragh.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Antrim/Ahoghill/Craignageeragh/923935/
He is married but his wife is not at home on the night.

Daughter Agnes born in 1873. Her mother is Mary Nicholl.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1873/03200/2173361.pdf

This is likely James with Mary in 1911 census.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Ahoghill/Craignageeragh/115173/

KG

I am also Seeking Information on Thomas Nicholl Father of Mary Nicholl Newell, Can see him in Valuation of Tenements in Ahoghill , Craignageeragh he appears to be renting from Charles Adair Hpuse, office and Land Value of Property 12 Pounds 15 Shillings.
But I cannot find him or Wife , any help would be fabulous.
Thanks

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Elwyn Soutter on Thursday 09 July 20 14:50 BST (UK)

Probate abstract:

The Will of Thomas Nicholl late of Craignageeragh County Antrim Farmer deceased who died 3 April 1872 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of Robert Nicholl and Michael Walker both of Craignageeragh (Ahoghill) aforesaid Farmers the Executors.

The will itself is on-line on the PRONI wills site. It makes no mention of a wife so she probably pre-deceased him. It does mention daughters Peggy Ann & Mary plus his sister Mary Martin. It doesn’t appear he had any sons (or none available to take over the farm anyway) and so he directed it to be sold.

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Thursday 09 July 20 16:18 BST (UK)

Further to Elwyn's find, there are two deaths for Thomas Newell in https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/civil-search.jsp, aged 84 and 60 respectively for 1872.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01pp0/
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01poz/

As yet, there are no death records on-line pre 1878 on IrishGenealogy.ie, but hopefully in the not-too-distant future. However, you can order photocopies of the records.
https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/civil-records/help/i-want-to-get-a-copy-of-a-certificate-what-do-i-do

KG

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Faithen on Thursday 09 July 20 18:14 BST (UK)

Quote from: KennyBrown.NI on Tuesday 30 November 10 18:49 GMT (UK)

Hi Maggie,

I am looking for Stewart's from Ahoghill.

William Stewart who died 14 Oct 1949.
Isaac Stewart died 19 Sep 1907.
Margaret Stewart died 13 Jul 1911.
Grace Stewart & William Stewart both died 1920.

If you have photos of any of these graves it would be brilliant if you could email them to me.

Many Thanks
Kenny

https://snake43.webs.com/weeklywar1917.htm
Found the surname Stewart

hope this helps

Title: Re: Aghoghill Cemetery
Post by: Elwyn Soutter on Thursday 09 July 20 18:18 BST (UK)

Quote from: Kiltaglassan on Thursday 09 July 20 16:18 BST (UK)

Further to Elwyn's find, there are two deaths for Thomas Newell in https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/civil-search.jsp, aged 84 and 60 respectively for 1872.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01pp0/
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01poz/

As yet, there are no death records on-line pre 1878 on IrishGenealogy.ie, but hopefully in the not-too-distant future. However, you can order photocopies of the records.
https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/civil-records/help/i-want-to-get-a-copy-of-a-certificate-what-do-i-do

KG

The Thomas Nicholl who died 3.4.1872 in Craignageeragh was the one aged 60.  You can view the original certificate on-line on the GRONI website, using the “search registrations” option:

https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk

You will need to open an account and buy some credits. It costs £2.50 (sterling) to a view a certificate.