Morning from Australia. My gr-gr-grandmother Jane Bailey nee Liggett born circa 1833, possibly Ballyreagh, Armagh, to parents Robert Liggett (sometime Weaver/Labourer) and Jane Grimes. She married Joseph Bailey, carpenter, son of James Bailey & Elizabeth McNeight/McKnight, of Tandragee, at Acton Parish Church 9May1856. Their eldest son Robert John Bailey was born circa 1857 at Ballyreagh and remained with his Liggett grandparents until both died, before he immigrated to Australia in 1883, to join his father and mother who had immigrated with one infant child in 1863. They also left behind his sister Elizabeth, who immigrated to Australia just after she was married in 1886. She married Edward McClune/McLune of Cordrain in 1884.
I have been revisiting these Ancestors of recent. Trying to piece together Jane's family. I examined all Banbridge District registers available online for births, marriages, deaths, and came up with a possible list of Siblings. They are:-
John Liggett, farmer of Mullaglass (1837-1904);
Jane Liggett wife of Joseph Bailey to Australia (1833-1905);
Samuel Liggett, farmer of Tullyhugh (1834-1909) * not sure on this one;
Robert Liggett farmer to New Zealand (1836-1918);
Ann Liggett wife of James Adair of Belfast (1838-1911);
Margaret Liggett wife of John Muldrew of Gilford (1840-1897);
Mary Liggett wife of William John Johnston of Aughlish (1842-1920);
Alexander Liggett carpenter of Aughlish (1854-1880).
I have a lot of cross links with them all as witnesses and sponsors of marriages and children. My gr-grandfather showed up as present at a few also before he immigrated to Australia in 1883. including his grandfather Robert Liggett, and Uncle Alexander's death.
My problem is the period of time between about 1800-1850/64 records just aren't there.
I recently read an account of family research done on the Whaley family which had an early intermarriage with an Elizabeth Liggett of Tullyhugh, which was exciting and details access to records of the Ballymore Parish Registers actually at the church.
Is there anyone out there a Liggett who lives in Tandragee area? Pulling my hair out here in Australia.