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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Derry (Londonderry) => Topic started by: LBryan on Monday 19 February 18 23:48 GMT (UK)
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Hello to all,
I am trying to find any info on an ancestor. His name is Abraham Bryan b. 26-7- 1801, possibly in Coleraine. His parents unknown. He emigrated to Canada between 1801 and 1836. He died in Barnston, Province of Quebec, Canada on 12-1-1877. Thanks in advance for any help you may provide.
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Religion?
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Thank you hallmark. Not 100 percent sure; but probably Anglican.
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The 1831 census for Coleraine only lists 1 Bryans family. The household was headed by James Bryans and consisted of 3 males and 2 females, all Church of Ireland (ie Anglican). Perhaps that’s your family?
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1831/Londonderry/Coleraine/Coleraine/Coleraine_Town_Commons/570/
The Coleraine Church of Ireland baptism, marriage & burial records start in 1769. There’s a copy in PRONI (the public record office) in Belfast.
1901 census has just 1 Bryans family in Coleraine:
Chas & wife Sarah Park, married 1898 in Portrush. Both born in Coleraine. His father was John Bryans, a furnace man.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Londonderry/Coleraine/North_Brook_Street/1518348/
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Elwyn, Invaluable info! I had run across a mention of a John being the father of Abraham. This is certainly a promising lead. I will pursue the links you sent. Thank you, Lynwood
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For information purposes - also posted Canada
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=788645.new#new
Sandra