1850 Towns located approx. 13 miles from Belfast

[aghadowey]

Only a small portion of 1851 census survives. Montiaghs in in Aghagallon Parish, Lurgan Poor Law Union. Searching for 'Montiaghs, Lurgan' in Google Maps shows it near Lurgan town (there is a Montiaghs Moss in the area).

[nozman]

Thank you Aghadowey. Montaighs looks more than 13 - 15 miles from Belfast. So possibly rule that family out. Trying to do a process of elimination! I realise that a lot of the census is missing but if l can find an area of possibility would be great.

There are some of John Johnston's decendants coming to Ireland to look into our family tree in May 2010. Trying to help them as their time will be limited. Is there any other avenue that l could try or is it just not possible being such a common name in Northern Ireland? And not knowing the townland they came from?

Thanks again

Noz

[aghadowey]

With the surname Johnston and no exact place to search I can't see that you'll be able to get be able to find more information from church records, etc.

[nozman]

Yes my thoughts also, but l have to try! Thank you so much for your help, will keep searching.