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The head of this family which is a part of my maternal line was John McEvoy who seems to have raised his family of nine children in Aughrim Parish with his wife Bridget whose maiden name might have been McDevitt. My hope is to learn what her maiden name was, to have proof of what it was. My records indicate that they were in Aughrim from about the 1820s to at least through the 1840s. Then according to family records and Griffiths John and Bridget lived in Ardgallagher, Kilmore Parish. John died in Ireland on or about 1869, leaving his "farm" or whatever he had or owned to his daughter Bridget(Bee) McEvoy Carroll & husband Patrick Carroll. Bridget may have been the only child who remained in Ireland. Because members of this family were related to my maternal line here in the US and close friends and neighbors for many years I'd like to know if they have any more connections to my family tree. I'd especially like to know more about John McEvoy's wife Bridget who may have been a McDevitt. Thank you very much for any information or sources that might help. Also I have tons of info on this family if anyone else has a connection to them.

Where would Magherafelt Presbyterians have been baptised in the 1820s. Is this church still there? Are 1820s records available?

Shortly after arriving in the US my Magherafelt ancestors were "carpet weavers". Would they have learned this skill in this area.

Thank you very much to anyone who can help me to better understand this area in the early 19th century.