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Re: History of Cullybackey
« Reply #9 on: Monday 22 October 07 23:20 BST (UK) »
Have done :)

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Re: History of Cullybackey
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 23 October 07 11:48 BST (UK) »
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Re: History of Cullybackey
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 06 March 12 14:55 GMT (UK) »
Did you ever get the info you wanted? I have a shortened version of this in my house. I am also from Cullybackey and could look up the library copy for you if this would be of any use to you?

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Re: History of Cullybackey
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday 06 March 12 15:11 GMT (UK) »
Hi Bessy,

I did eventually get to read a copy at my local library, but there wasn't quite as much information as I'd hoped. My mum was born in Cullybackey, and apart from me, my family all still live in N. Ireland.

The family I'm researching is the Given family. Thomas Given, the Ulster Scots poet was my g g grandfather (he lived in Dunnygarron). I know that his father was James Given, but I cannot get any further back. There is a link to Ayrshire and the story of how Markstown got its name (via Givens and McKees), all of which fascinates me. If any of this is familiar to you I'd be glad to know :)

Thanks for getting in touch, Peter
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Re: History of Cullybackey
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday 06 March 12 15:25 GMT (UK) »
It's not familiar to me personally, but I have heard of Thomas Given.

A historical society was actually set up in the village last month. While I don't have any info, some of the other members might. Why not check out our facebook page and keep in touch with what the group is up to. It's possible Thomas Given may be something we will look at/research at some point.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cullybackey-and-District-Historical-Society/246186455468831

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Re: History of Cullybackey
« Reply #14 on: Tuesday 06 March 12 15:44 GMT (UK) »
Have done, Bessy, Thomas and his brothers were also responsible for the building of the Masonic Hall in the town, so there's plenty of history there :)
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Re: History of Cullybackey
« Reply #15 on: Tuesday 06 March 12 17:04 GMT (UK) »
Not being a Facebook user is there a website or anything else?
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