Belfast McCleans

[warrenmclean]

Hi Sally,
I thought I had posted this reply yesterday but, being new to the site, I must have pushed a wrong button somewhere.
I am descended from Daniel McClean, as a great great great grandson, via William Nevin/Marianne Browne. They had 3 children, Sarah Leila Elizabeth (born in Belfast), Frederick Orr (born in Melbourne, Aus., birthname William De Wilton) and, my great grandfather, Sidney Hugh (born in Sydney, Aus., birthname William Hugh). By an extraordinary coincidence I had lunch yesterday with another of Daniel's descendants, a Richard MacLean whose great great grandfather was Frederick Orr MacLean. It was our first face to face meeting and we, naturally, discussed our families' lineage, which is how I stumbled across your post in this site, searching the net for "Breda Lodge" in Belfast.  Sarah and her husband John Charles Lovell owned a Breda Lodge in Croydon, NSW. However, Richard has a much greater knowledge of our Family history than I do and I have sent him a link to your post. You will undoubtedly hear from him sooner rather than later and he may have the answer you were looking for in your original post.
Warren

[warrenmclean]

Sorry Sally, I just had an email from Richard to say you are his cousin's wife, so you probably know as much as each other.
Warren

[pippi3]

Hi all of you wonderful McClean researchers, I have just stumbled upon you all after receiving an Ancestry message from Richard McClean regarding how I am connected with the family. Well I am the gt gt gt grandaughter of Margaret McClean (1786-1864) and William Trimble.(1787 – 1861)  Margaret  being the sister of Daniel McClean. (Richard's direct ancestor) Whilst I have a lot of info on the Trimble side of the family I had hit a big brick wall with Margaret's side

So I am very excited to find you all and fill in the gaps, it is going to take hours and lots of cups of tea I feel. I am still amazed at the connections that can develop after just one small contact with someone.
Please also let me know if I can assist with the Trimble clan

Vicki

[Jmcclean]

Hi Vicki. Daniels father's (William McClean) family plot is in Old Rashee cemetery, Co. Antrim. details at
http://www.doaghancestry.co.uk/churches-graveyards/rashee-old-graveyard-co-antrim/
and
http://www.discovereverafter.com/plot/156447
regards John

[pippi3]

Thanks for that John, I will take a look

cheers
Vicki

[warrenmclean]

Hi, Vicki,
If you have been in contact with Richard McLean I don't know what else I might be able to add, not knowing how much info he has given you. I am descended from Daniel via his grandson, Sydney Hugh McClean and I am therefore Richard's second cousin once removed (I think). I noted with interest your mention of the Trimbles and I have a couple of photos in my computer files showing Ethel Trimble, Mrs Rutter (her sister) and Margaret Trimble, noted as the late Pesey Trimble's daughter, a chap identified only as "me" and Ellen. "Me" looks like someone in another photo identified as John B Kinship. I've absolutely no knowledge of these people and would appreciate your information. I have numerous photos of someone's time in Ireland and would be happy to email them across as I have difficulty with this website.
regards, Warren McLean

[warrenmclean]

Vicki,
as a P.S., you might want to check out my reply to Sally above. Warren

[pippi3]

Thanks Warren. Done that!!, Ive read and re-read all the posts, great stuff.

I am not familiar with the Trimble names that you mention, but haven't got my tree open in front of me so will get back to you if I find some in common. I would love to see your photos, how do I send you my email address privately from this site??
I am now trying to work out how far removed as cousins you and Richard are from me, I'm sure that will have me in a complete muddle before the evening is over 

Vicki

[genielynau]

Greetings to all from Australia. I have come into this conversation on a slightly different line - William Trimble and Margaret McLean. I am trying to find evidence of their marriage as I have a distant connection to one of their sons, William. They are the parents of William Trimble 1819 - 1890 and Robert Trimble 1824 - 1899. Robert Trimble is quite well known as Colonel Robert Trimble, Judge of the Native Land Court New Zealand but they both ended up there.

William's (1819 - 1890) married Mary Ann White in 1843 at Tyrone and although his death certificate does not give his parents names, his obit says he was born near Belfast 1819. Brother Robert's death certificate has more info thankfully - Parents William Trimble and Margaret Maclane and also says he was born near Belfast. So I ma thinking the Trimbles are Belfast based and the McLeans are Tyrone based.

I did find this newspaper entry -Margaret Trimble relict of the late William Trimble died at Strabane aged 78 years June 12 1864 The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Wednesday, June 15, 1864; Issue 32804 There seems to be a lot of men called William Trimble around at that time so I am not sure it is her although the link to Tyrone seems to substantiate it and it looks like Vicki agrees.

I thought perhaps Vicki and I should swap notes?

regards

Lyn