Massey Family

[klalum]

I’m trying to find any Masseys from County Down, possibly from Dromara. My 3GGrandfather left Northern Ireland around 1780-90. I found a YDNA connection to Masseys who immigrated to Ontario, Canada in early 1800s. Nathaniel Massey born early 1800s in Ireland. Their family came from Down and his father, William Massey, ran a flour mill in Ireland. I’ve researched mills in Down and came across one in Dromara that was in possession of a James Massey in 1700s. Looked at some parish records but couldn’t find any definitive. I also located a commemorative biographical book on Kent, Ontario stating the Canadian Masseys came from County Down. That book had some information on the family in Ireland. Mentions the great grandfather and grandfather. I haven't been able to find this family in Ireland with certainty. Ive attached pages from the book.If you can help, I’d appreciate it!

[Kiltaglassan]

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Daniel left Drogheda apparently after refusing to doff his cap to his social betters resulting in him ending up in Roden Street.  His son Bernard died 3rd September 1916 during the Somme offensive, his brother in law William as you say died at Messiness.  Daniel Jr died after the war due to breathing difficulty sustained during service, Joseph survived and was my grandfather. 
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Daniel Smith died on 17th July 1920 at The Abbey, Whiteabbey. His father (also Daniel) from 99 Roden Street was the informant. The cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis and exhaustion.

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1920/05119/4408235.pdf

KG

[Kiltaglassan]

......need some help in finding if Alfred Massey who died in 1917 in World War One had any children with Sarah Massey nee  (MCKEE).

Link to marriage in 1915-
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1915/09807/5561020.pdf

One son, Albert Wesley Massey born 11th April 1916.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1916/01346/1555542.pdf

His parents Joseph and Emma had another 3 children but not sure on names or sex yet.

1901 census - Anna Mary, Joseph H and William H.
House 74 in Ballyfinaghy (Malone, Antrim).
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Antrim/Malone/Ballyfinaghy/997546/

Ballyfinaghy townland
https://www.townlands.ie/antrim/belfast-upper/drumbeg-antrim-portion/malone/ballyfinaghy/
https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/4518026#map=13/54.5778/-5.9235

Alfred Massey born on 4th September 1889 at Skeagh, Dromore. He was one of twins (his sister unnamed).  MMN Reilly
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1889/02466/1915905.pdf
https://www.townlands.ie/down/iveagh-lower-lower-half/dromore/skeagh/skeagh/

Marriage of Joseph MASSEY to Emma REILY (sic) on 9th June 1877 at Magherally Presbyterian Church.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1877/11132/8076074.pdf


KG

[Kiltaglassan]

1.1.4.  William H Massey b~1888 Church of Ireland Down..

Registered as William Samuel Massey - born 21st July 1888.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1888/02508/1929889.pdf

Married Letitia McConkey on 19th August 1906 in St Anne's Parish Church.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1906/10131/5686241.pdf

He's now William Harvey Massey (still aged 22) in 1911 census.
House 33 in Ballyfinaghy (Malone, Antrim).
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Malone/Ballyfinaghy/197846/


KG

Edited to Add:
Lizzie Logan Massey born 1907
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1907/01712/1678164.pdf

Emily Massey born 1910
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1910/01563/1630989.pdf

[Kiltaglassan]

1918 Alphabetical Names Directory - Belfast
Massey, J. J., gardener, 1 Henderson's Row, Lisburn Road
https://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/alphanames1918M.htm

Marriage of Emma Massey living at 1 Henderson's Row in 1918.
To Joseph Preston at St Nicholas' Church, Belfast.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1918/09708/5521730.pdf

Birth of Sarah Preston in 1919.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1920/01227/1510664.pdf

KG

[Kiltaglassan]

1901 census - Anna Mary, Joseph H and William H.
House 74 in Ballyfinaghy (Malone, Antrim).
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Antrim/Malone/Ballyfinaghy/997546/

Anne Mary Massey married John Reid on 25th December 1908.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1908/10069/5662480.pdf

1911 census
House 18 in Fortwilliam Parade (Duncairn, Antrim).
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Duncairn/Fortwilliam_Parade/140324/

Birth of daughter Emma Elizabeth in 1911.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1911/01521/1617508.pdf

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