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Title: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: castlebob on Wednesday 22 September 10 08:46 BST (UK)
Hello All,
I understand that Maxwell Armstrong & wife Elizabeth (nee Moore?) had the following children baptised in Clones:

Robert 1796
Eleanor 1804
Sarah 1807
Margaret 1809
Thomas 1814
Christopher 1812
Johnston 1816

I think they then moved to Lisrace (Lisreask) Co Fermanagh.
Does anyone recognise this family? I'm keen to locate the father of Maxwell Armstrong.

Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: hallmark on Wednesday 22 September 10 10:32 BST (UK)
The problem with Clones is it's location right on the border with Fermanagh, technically it is in Co Monaghan but only just, they may have lived/been born in Fermanagh.

You would be depending on church records so you'd need their religion.
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: castlebob on Wednesday 22 September 10 10:49 BST (UK)
I gather that it was the nearest C of E (???) church to them, so guess that you may well be correct. I'm told they certainly lived in Co Fermanagh.
I'm hoping that the slightly unusual Maxwell & Johnston Christian names might catch someone's attention.
Thanks,
Bob
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: hallmark on Wednesday 22 September 10 11:31 BST (UK)
Was thinking that by the names! The surnames Maxwell and Hamilton are also quite common in the area so possibly a "hint" of connections at an earlier stage to Maxwells, Hamiltons.

St Tighernach's C of E/C of I would probably be your best starting point. Records there go back to mid 1600's and the handwriting is impressive to say the least.

LDS have them on film I believe. The church only opens every second Sunday, other than that it's locked up like a fortress.

I can get the name/phone number of Minister there if you want. She would probably be your best bet.
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: castlebob on Wednesday 22 September 10 11:42 BST (UK)
That's extremely kind of you. Much appreciated.
Cheers,
Bob
PS I'm hoping that the Maxwell/Johnston names are due to earlier Scottish Borders connections.
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: hallmark on Wednesday 22 September 10 12:18 BST (UK)
The answer to that may well be in Essex! I'll explain later.

I don't think we are allowed put names/addresses etc here, so I'll P.M. you with details a.s.a.p. (today!)
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: castlebob on Wednesday 22 September 10 12:42 BST (UK)
I'm intrigued!
Thanks for your input.
Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: hallmark on Wednesday 22 September 10 13:14 BST (UK)
Have sent you a P.M. with name/phone number for the Reverend! ;) Sorry for delay.
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: castlebob on Wednesday 22 September 10 13:21 BST (UK)
Received with thanks!
Cheers,
Bob
Title: Re: Armstrongs of Monaghan
Post by: bannersmum on Sunday 10 March 13 05:34 GMT (UK)
Lisrace was (is?) in the parish of Clones which straddles the border between Monaghan and Fermanagh.  Even though Lisrace is within Co. Fermanagh, the closest C of I was in Co. Monaghan.
Maxwell Armstrong's son Johnston, who emigrated to Canada, was my gggfather, would be most interested in sharing any information.