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Hi all,
Trying to get more info on my Great, great, great grandfather Lawrence Cuddy (1811 ish- 1848) who was born in Ireland, and settled in Liverpool at some point after marrying his Shropshire-born wife Elizabeth, presumably in the late/early 1820's/30's (Going on the birth of their first child).
Does anybody have any general info on the origins of the name ie. Prevalence in certain Irish counties on which I could base my research? Are there any databases that might disclose a more precise birth location, other than Ireland? He was a Shipwright by trade, so, are there perhaps any records relating to this that might reveal any more information?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Regards
Paul
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Hi Paul,
You could try https://www.johngrenham.com (https://www.johngrenham.com) for some very useful info. on surname distribution and meanings etc.
RonnieG
Link updated 2017
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Cheers for that Ronnie,
It's not looking like I'm going to get very far at all with this line of my tree.
Just a thought though:
I know I'm restricted on available info that I have ie. Entry on 1841 UK Census and one of his childrens birth certs, however, might UK voting registers reveal any further info such as a more precise place of birth, from which I could try to move on further?
Are there any viewable Irish voting registers?
Paul
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Hi there! I don't know if this helps, but I have ancestors with that same surname. The only place I've traced them to is Belfast. My fourth great grandfather is David Cuddy, born sometime around 1790.
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https://www.johngrenham.com/
Info on surnames on this link and it includes distribution map.
This is a paysite but basic surname info is free.
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Cuddy, Scots for Cuthbert, Cuddy Ducks=Eiders, a connection to St Cuthbert!
Skoosh.
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The Cuddy are strongly represented in a charity Ulster Historical Foundation whose website is
https://www.ancestryireland.com/ has 102 Cuddy listed in Co Antrim and down starting in 1665! yes sixteen 1665 so you have much work to do Credits required but index free. but no Laurence/Lawrence found .
i am biased to belfast so lets hope thsi works out
the earliest street directories include
http://www.lennonwylie.co.uk
1806
Cuddy, John, glazier, paint, oil and glass store, 25 Church lane.
1808
Cuddy, John, glazier, paint, oil & glass store, 20 Church Lane
Cuddy, William, plumber, 13 Marlbro' Street (Marlboro')
1819
Cuddy, James, glazier & dealer in oils & colours, 25 Church Lane
is your Lawrence Cuddy b 1811 whose entry in the enumerators handwriting in the 1841 Census gives both he and Elizabeth aged 30 and although hand ticked across occupation reads with difficulty shipwright who is also on family search I realize the ages change in later census
you must be the Paul listed on http://www.GenesReunited.co.uk/tree/results/cuddy/lawrence?memberkey=0&yearofbirthrange=0
Census
1911 Co Antrim 39 for later relatives
1911 Co Down 15 for later relatives
Griffiths Valuation about 1861 only for Belfast area
http://www.failteromhat.com/post1845.php for speed
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/ for detail
Cuddy Hugh Cromac Townparks Chichester Street Shankill Antrim
Cuddy Henry Thompson's Row, Legoniel Shankill Antrim
Cuddy Elizabeth Village of Dundonald,Church Quarter Dundonald Down
1823-1837 Tithes Applotment Books in the 6 counties
http://www.irishgenealogyhub.com
Cuddy, A.-T: Mobnee Y: 1827-Lissan-Derry & Lissan
Cuddy, A.-T: Mobnee Y: 1827-Lissan-Tyrone
Cuddy, Abel-T: Aughagala Y: 1827-Clonoe-Tyrone
Cuddy, Alex.-Townland : Tullintanvally Year: 1833-Annaclone-Down-
Cuddy, Alexander-Townland : Tullintanvalley Year: 1833-Annaclone-Down-
Cuddy, James-Townland: Aghagallon Year: 1834-Aghagallon-Antrim
Cuddy, James-Townland: Aghalee Year: 1834-Aghalee-Antrim
Cuddy, John-T: Killen Y: 1827-Clonoe-Tyrone
Cuddy, Michael-Townland : Tullintanvalley Year: 1833-Annaclone-Down-
Cuddy, Mrs. Townland: Antrim Town Parks Year: 1833-Antrim-Antrim
Cuddy, Thomas-T: Innish Y: 1829-Killeeshill-Tyrone
Cuddy, Thos.-Townland: Killough Year: 1834-Aghalee-Antrim
Cuddy, William-T: Mullaghmore Knox Y: 1826-Donaghmore-Tyrone
Cuddy, William-Tl: Terlugan Yr: 1827-Carnteel-Tyrone
Cuddy, Wm.-Townland: Ballykelly Year: 1833-Ballinderry -Antrim
Cuddy, Wm.-Townland: Gortraney Year: 1833-Ballinderry -Antrim
Cuddys, Henry-Townland: Antrim Gardens (Mill Row) Year: 1833-Antrim-Antrim
Cuddys, Henry-Townland: Antrim Town Parks Year: 1833-Antrim-Antrim
1823-1837 Tithes Applotment Books in the 26 counties
http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/
68 Cuddy listed
end of part 1
to be continued
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continued
Ros Davies precious Co Down website not for profit use a brief selection
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rosdavies/SURNAMES/C/Cu.htm
Hugh CUDDY . Belfast & Dundonald of Belfast; died 3 Feb 1861 aged 52; husband of Sarah Ann who died 25 Nov 1852 aged 27; father of Elizabeth (d. 29 Aug 1852 aged 4 months); buried Dundonald Church of Ireland graveyard MIs
Hugh CUDDY . Dundonald rented a pew box in the Church of Ireland for 6/6 in 1808 TMUOP p108
Hugh CUDDY . Dundonald of Dundonald; died 30 Dec 1817 aged 49; husband of Elizabeth who died 30 Jan 1864 aged 84; father of 4 children who died young & Robert (d. 1 Apr 1833 aged 18) & James (d. 17 Jun 1834 aged 23) buried Dundonald Church of Ireland graveyard MIs
John CUDDY . Dundonald of Summerhill in 1852 POD
John CUDDY . Knockbreda of Queen's Quat , Ballymacarrett; ran oil & colour mills in 1852 POD
Miss Marianne CUDDY . Dundonald daughter of John Cuddy ; married Edward L. Martin 29 Apr 1851 CR.
Patrick CUDDY Knockbreda regd. Ballymacarret; husband of Ellen McDowell; father of Ellen b. 13 Apr 1868
CR
Robert CUDDY Donaghadee husband of Margaret Patterson; father of Robert b. 26 Aug 1869 & male child b. 9 Jan 1872 & Isabella b. 6 Aug 1874
CR
Robert CUDDY . Dundonald died 23 Dec 1807 aged 75; husband of Elizabeth who died 11 Fewb 1807 aged 74; father of John & Joseph (died in prime of life) & Andrew (d. young); buried Dundonald Church of Ireland graveyard MIs
http://www.cliftonstreetcemetery.com there are Cuddy burials recorded try all 3 listings
PRONI The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the official archive for Northern Ireland. you may have to visit or get someone to help to whet the appetite equally ecpect disappointments
their e catalogue contains eg
Index to Report of Belfast Special Constables
Dates : 1812 - 1816
Description : Index to Report of Belfast Special Constables of Nightly Watch transactions, Vol. 1: pages 1-580 (27 November 1812), Vol. 2: pages 581-653 (16 May-21 October 1816). Cuddy, John - Page 33, 95, 366,
or
under pre 1858 wills
James cuddy will 1822 but other than the index ref nothing survives
John cuddy will 1816 but other than the index ref nothing survives
Joseph cuddy will 1826 but other than the index ref nothing survives
If your ancestors were church of Ireland st annes would be likely in Belfast otherwise download https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/proni-guide-church-records
sorry rushed end
good luck onwards
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Apologies to all those who replied over the past five years...I've not been near the family tree for some time, and just getting back into it...so many thanks for your contributions!!!!
Paul