Migration from Ulster

[GLCrooks]

I am trying to trace my ancestor John Crooks born Ireland 1709, married there in 1734 and emigrated with his family in 1741 to USA. We think the family left Scotland during the Plantation period and were propably in Antrim for 100 years or so. Apparently a group of them (Presbyterian Convenators) came over together, we think they may have sent Joseph Crunkleton over to scout around. It is know that he purchased land from the Penn Bros. (Lord Penn's sons). We believe some or all of the following familes were on board the same ship Crunkleton, Crooks, McClure, Dunwoodie, McCrea and maybe others. John Crooks established a "Fuller Mill" on his farm in Pennsylvania and we think he learned this trade in Ireland.

                              Gordon Crooks

[Ticker]

Hi Gordon

Sorry we haven't been able to help you so far on this one. 

Have you made any progress,  or do you have any further details that could help someone to find what you are looking for?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes 

Ticker

[GLCrooks]

Ticker:
No I haven't heard from anyone which is not a surprise because tracing migration from Ulster to the Us in the 1700's is difficult at best. I have used a professional researcher, but I think she has exhausted her resources. Since I am a member of the UlsterScots Historical Society I am thinking of trying their research staff and see what comes up.

                                Gordon crooks

[Christopher]

A Merry Christmas Gordon, 

I notice you sat at your keyboard on Saturday 1st May 2004 and posted a message about your ancestor John Crooks on the RootsChat board. It appears not a lot has happened since then. Did you approach the UlsterScots Historical Society researcher? Any joy from that quarter?

Well Antrim board RootsChatters what do you think? Can we offer any assistance to Gordon? Can we find some information about his ancestor John Crooks, born 1709, married 1734 and emigrated in 1741? I realise everything is against us for a few days as the libraries and PRONI are closed. Does anyone own a copy of "A History of Congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland - 1610 to 1982" Author W.D. Bailie. This book was authorised by the General Assambly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. I cannot look until libraries reopen after the holiday. If you do not own a copy do you know anyone who might own a copy? It is an extremely useful book although it does not have an index. Sometimes I think authors omit the index on purpose to make life difficult for researchers. In meantime I moved just over 100 years from the time of John's emigration from Ireland to the time of Griffiths Valuation of Ireland 1848  - 1864. If we can establish which county had the highest density of the Crooks surname we may find a small straw at which to clutch and work back form that point. I realise tracing anyone in the 1700s is very difficult but lets attempt to make the effort for Gordon. There is no immediate rush but if you do no like Christmas Night television and have nothing else to do please put your mind to this problem. Thanks guys I know I can count on you. http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php http:

Going by Surname Search the density of population jndicates we should consider Cos Antrim, Tyrone and Belfast City.  http://scripts.ireland.com/ancestor/surname/index.cfm

Good Hunting, Chris