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Tyrone / 1st Donagheady Church of Ireland - Location c1826?
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I have been fortunate to find an 1826 record of baptism for my gr2 grandfather in the 1st Donagheady Church of Ireland.
To further the search for his townland of origin, I'd like to derive some geographic clues from the location of the Church, as it existed around 1826. Was it the same location as St. James in Dunamanagh (which was erected in 1861 upon some ruins)?
The 1837 Topographical Dictionary of Ireland provides this description: "The church is a small neat edifice, half a mile west from the ruins of the old church." Not particularly helpful.
Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Barry Taylor
Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
To further the search for his townland of origin, I'd like to derive some geographic clues from the location of the Church, as it existed around 1826. Was it the same location as St. James in Dunamanagh (which was erected in 1861 upon some ruins)?
The 1837 Topographical Dictionary of Ireland provides this description: "The church is a small neat edifice, half a mile west from the ruins of the old church." Not particularly helpful.
Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Barry Taylor
Sooke, British Columbia, Canada