Battle of the Boyne, 1690 Account Book

[MMichele]

I visited the Museum of Orange Heritage at 386 Creagagh Road in Belfast in September 2016.  This is their new center. The 1690 Account Book was on display under glass.

They have prepared an alphabetical surname index for the names that appear in the Account Book. I was able to check for my ancestors' names very quickly and easily. I did not find them.

I was told that the account book has 1400-1500 names which is far less than the supposed 30,000 soldiers in the army of William of Orange.

I arranged for my visit in advance by contacting the center through their Web site. It is my understanding that the Museum staff is willing to do look ups. I suggest contacting them through the Web site.

Michele

[majm]

I visited the Museum of Orange Heritage at 386 Creagagh Road in Belfast in September 2016.  This is their new center. The 1690 Account Book was on display under glass.

They have prepared an alphabetical surname index for the names that appear in the Account Book. I was able to check for my ancestors' names very quickly and easily. I did not find them.

I was told that the account book has 1400-1500 names which is far less than the supposed 30,000 soldiers in the army of William of Orange.

I arranged for my visit in advance by contacting the center through their Web site. It is my understanding that the Museum staff is willing to do look ups. I suggest contacting them through the Web site.

Michele

   I am in Australia, where it is currently March 2016.    and not yet anywhere near September 2016, but not to worry,  I am interested in the 1690 Account Book, so many thanks for the update.

http://www.orangeheritage.co.uk/

Cheers,  JM

[MMichele]

Sorry for the confusion. My visit to the Museum of Orange Heritage was in September 2015.


Michele

[Skoosh]

@ M Michele,  given the number of your ancestors alive in 1690 the odds are that you had folk on both sides of the Boyne.

Skoosh.

[gramsearch4family]

It will be great to have this resource! Thanks for keeping us posted.

Also, I just discovered a book English Army Lists and Commission Registers, 1661 - 1714  which may be of assistance.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/English_army_lists_and_commission_registers%2C_1661-1714_(IA_englisharmylists03dalt).pdf

Cheers!

[rathmore]

if you go on google site and type in the box - Battle of the Boyne 1690 account book

as you can get in Waterstones, Abe Books also on e-bay