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John Cleland (b. 1766) of Creevycarnonan
« on: Thursday 11 April 13 21:44 BST (UK) »
Hello, I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction to begin researching what became of my 5th great grandparents and their children.

John Cleland (son of James Cleland and Mary Hamilton) was born 29 Mar 1766 at Creevycarnonan.  He married M. Jane Gray of Inch on 05 May 1791 at Inch.  Two sons were born to them:  William circa 1792 and Thomas circa 1798 both at Creevycarnonan.  There is possibly additional children born to John and M. Jane and I would love to locate them.

Can anyone suggest any tips?  I've been through MANY books on this particular Cleland line but most information ends with John being born to James and Mary.

Thank you very much.

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Re: John Cleland (b. 1766) of Creevycarnonan
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 14 April 13 16:40 BST (UK) »
My suggestion is to examine manuscript trees that may or might not include new information for you.   CLELAND family trees etc appear in the Blackwood Family History manuscript trees Collection in the LinenHall library, Belfast. My advice is visit yourself if possible, giving them time to have the volumes available,  however as is more likely you may live abroad I suggest you ask them for photocopying estimates if they think your knowledge relevant and be prepared to pay the extra for post and packing if you are tempted.  In your case its anything todo with Creerycarnmonan.   The Linenhall Library states  “The Library welcomes all research enquiries, whether made in person, by phone, fax, letter or e-mail. Enquiries from members will be answered free of charge. Visitors from afar, and in particular those engaged in serious research projects, are recommended to make prior contact with the Library to ensure that they receive the best possible service. More complex enquiries should be made by letter, fax, or e-mail. Enquiries of this kind from within the British Isles will normally be answered free of charge, apart from any copying and postage charges. A minimum charge of £2 will normally be made in respect of overseas enquiries. A4 photocopies b&w are 20p.  The Library may be able to assist those with more extensive research requirements on terms subject to negotiation with the Librarian. Contact the Library for further information on info[at]linenhall.com or Telephone 028 9032 1707. Their address is The Linen Hall Library,17 Donegall Square North, Belfast BT15GB, Northern Ireland, see their website for contact details or use Email:info[at]linenhall.com.

The volume references include one of special importance to you
CLEALAND   51 Blackwood
CLELAND   11p57 Ballymoran  Creery, 11p61 Creerycarnmonan  Woodside, 11p65, 11p75 Drumaghlis, 11p81 Tobar-Mhuire, 13p71 Thompson, 14p12 Stormont & Jackson & Cassisdy, 21, 91
CLELAND-LIGHTBODY   11N Corbally, 21, 22N, 25. 90
Hoping this is includes new information for you that Creerycarnmonan  must have a strong Woodside family content for it to be included in the index.
good luck, Jim
ps However if the material is really relevant when you get it, I suggest a further donation to this unique library that is always needing extra funds.
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Re: John Cleland (b. 1766) of Creevycarnonan
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 26 November 13 17:25 GMT (UK) »
The book Cleland cousins lists James and Mary Hamilton Cleland as having 8 children James (b 1747) , Elizabeth ( b ca 1748) , Mary Ann ( b 1752), Gawn  (b 1754), Hugh  (b 1756), James ( B 1759) , Mary ( b 1762) and John ( b 1766)