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Tyrone / Re: Researching McPhillamy / McPhilomy / McPhellamy of Strabane, County Tyrone
« on: Friday 01 August 08 13:39 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for your reply. I didnt realise the name McPhellamy was/is a common surname in County Tyrone as its not at all common in australia - so thanks for the tip.

Bridget & James were born in 1853 and 1851 respectively and were both of roman catholic religion as far as I know (death certificate and shipping record state this).  How do I access church records for this time period and where?

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Tyrone / Researching McPhillamy / McPhilomy / McPhellamy of Strabane, County Tyrone
« on: Friday 01 August 08 12:16 BST (UK)  »
I am researching my grandmothers birth family and have a lead (longshot) that indicate County Tyrone may have been the hometown of her ancestors.  Here's what I have so far:

Josephine Mary McDonald born to Eva Frances McDonald (father listed as unknown) - in Australia.

Eva's mother & father are Alexander McDonald & Bridget McDonald (nee McPhellamy). They were married in Australia and had 5 children: Gordon/Mary/Eva/Catherine/Josephine. All four women died as McDonalds (in Australia) so one is assuming they never married. Unable to locate any shipping records for Bridget however her death certificate indicates she was born in Strabane in County Tyrone.

James McPhellamy was a witness at the wedding of Bridget & Alexander, assumed to be Bridget's brother. A James McPhellemy emmigrated to Sydney Australia in 1875 on "the Surrey" Accordingly to shipping record both his parents were dead at this time.

Ardstraw Parish, County Tyrone 1833/1834
Extracts of Select Townlands for the Tithe Applotment Books

James McPhillimy (possibly the father of Bridget & James)
Js McPhillimy ??
Newtownstewart Townland
Year: 1834

Also located in 1834 was James McPhilomy who is listed as a publican/innkeeper in Newtownstewart, Parish of Ardstraw, Tyrone County – this could possibly be the father of James & Bridget

In 1824 a John McPhilomy was also listed as a puclican/innkeeper in Newtownstewart, Parish of Ardstraw – this could possibly be the father of James McPhilomy Snr.

I am not sure where to go from here. I think I have exhausted all avenues from within Australia.

Can anyone assist from here?  I dont have a DOB for Bridget or James Jnr only approx years of birth. Online searches or Irish databases have not proved successful so far.

Any help would be appreciate.

THANKS

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