Templepatrick Galts/Gaults
There is a microfilm at PRONI which is supposed to have family documents, including some genealogical notes (1773-1820), of the Galt and Cunningham families of Templepatrick (MIC32/1). I haven’t seen any definite link between that family and the Galts/Gaults of Doagh, but I’m hoping the above might hint at an answer.
Belfast Newsletter, 21st Feb 1837:
On the 14th inst. Mr. James Galt, formerly of Templepatrick, aged 82 years.
Belfast Newsletter, 14th Mar 1837:
On the 12th ult. in the 45th year of his age, William Galt. In the fate of this unfortunate man, there is something truly worthy of record, as a warning to young men entering on the arena of life. He was a native of Templepatrick, in the county of Antrim- his father belonged to the highest class of farmers, but having taken a prominent part in the unfortunate troubles of 1798, he was likely to become a sufferer, when a sudden death relieved him from a state of apprehension and danger. On his death-bed he left the care of his son, the subject of this notice, on his mother, who brought him up in the most tender manner and bestowed upon him a liberal education. -- William was brought up under the idea that he would possess the great wealth of his grand-mother; but in this he was disappointed by her sudden death. A young man brought up to the highest expectations, at once thrown upon his own resources he gave way to despondency, and indulged in dissipation, mixing too frequently with the lowest company. -- He spent several of the latter years of his life in Belfast,and during the rigour of the last winter, fell into a fever, which arose from destitution and hardship. He was removed to the Fever Hospital, where he escaped from all his earthly sufferings.
And then this would be the right age/date to be his father, though I don’t think it is certain:
Belfast Newsletter, 24th Aug 1798:
In this town, on Sunday the 19th inst. in the 52nd year of his age, Mr. William Galt, formerly of Templepatrick, but for some time past settled in this place. -- He was remarkable through life for strict integrity in his dealings and friendly disposition, and his now feelingly lamented not only by his afflicted relations, but also a very numerous acquaintance.
