If anyone has the opportunity & time to look for the birth of Alexander McCalmont, born about 1854, died 25 September 1939 or Thomas, born 28 November 1859, died 14 June 1903. Their father was John McCalmont, a farmer/sailor, mother's name unknown. There may have been a sister of the sons, named Martha.
The children of Alexander & Eliza Jane Colville were born & raised at Ballymoney, Islandmagee, Antrim. The children were born Presbyterian, most likely 1st Islandmagee where Sandy & Eliza were married.
The family grave is at St. John's, Ballyharry, Islandmagee.
The children of Thomas & Bessie Patterson were born in Carrickfergus.
If I could get the name of John's wife & children's mother I might have a major breakthrough in my research.
I am also looking for any stories about the Larne-Islandmagee ferry operated by my uncle Sammy McCalmont & his business partner Dougie Hood from 1953 to 1982.
Thank you to any who can supply information.
Roger McCalmont Moderator Comment: e-mail address removed in accordance with Rootschat Policy - please use the Personal Message system to exchange contact information
