McNamee 1909 Ballycastle

[Chambers73]

My great-grandparents and grandparents were from Ballycastle, I am trying to find my ancestory.

The district of registration on the birth certificate of my grandmother Brighid McNamee born 22/11/1909 seems to read as Ausherdall, Ballycastle - and the birth of my grandmother was in a dwelling place which the spelling looks like Tarnaghoney. My great grandfather John McNamee is listed as a school teacher, and his wife was Susannah McNamee (formerly Lagan). I am unable to find these place names on any map, if someone could correct my spelling it would be much appreciated, and any news on who my family was. Thanks.

My grandmother married a man with the surname Chambers and moved to New Zealand.

[aghadowey]

Welcome to Rootschat 

Brighid's birth is under Ballycastle registration district (Ausherdall** may be the sub-district although I can't locate it):
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FBPB-Y27

I can't find anyplace that looks like 'Tarnaghoney' nor can I find the family in the 1911 census. If you could post just the bits from the birth certificate we might be able to decipher them. Also, if you've found the family in 1911 it would be helpful if you could post the link.

I did find a possible marriage for the couple in 1900 in Magherafelt (Co.Derry) Registration District- a John M'Namee appears on same page:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FYZ9-9PL

There is a Ballycastle on the north Antrim coast which would be much closer to Magherafelt and a townland called Tavnaghoney which is possible the place you are looking for. If so, It's Co. Antrim not Mayo that you are looking for.

** 'Ausherdall' is almost certainly the subdistrict of Cushendall near the town of Ballycastle in Co.Antrim.

[aghadowey]

McNamees of Tavnaghoney:
http://www.irishgenealogy.net/forum/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1562

[Chambers73]

Thank you,

Yes, my partner deciphered it when he got home..... The district is Cushendall, and they lived at Tavnaghoney as you suggested. I am unable to work out how to use the 'family search' website, I tried putting in all the details I had to find who Brighid married, but came up blank.

I have attached the birth certificate (the half I have of it), hopefully it attaches.

Thank you -must go eat, it's almost 8pm here now.

[aghadowey]

You are only allowed to post a small portion for deciphering purposes but the place has now been clearly identified. If the family stayed in Antrim then you are unlikely to find Brighid's marriage in the civil index (only does up to 1921 for Northern Ireland counties).

I still haven't found the family in 1911 (or 1901).
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/

The parents' marriage (1900) should show where the couple were living at the time as well as their fathers' names & occupations.

[aghadowey]

Just noticed that a time is listed on Brighid's birth certificate- this usually indicates a multiple birth. Off to look... 

Possible twin called Seamus: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FBPB-BTT

Added- also checked Valuation Revision Book for Tavnaghoney 1909-1923 and there are no McNamees listed. So, either they only lived there a short while in 1909 or the head of household had another surname.
http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/val12b.htm

[Chambers73]

Thanks for your reply again, yes, it does look like she had a twin, how exciting , if they only lived there for a short time it might be a bit harder to find them, oh well, will keep trying - thanks again for your help.
Aimee

[gerblack46]

hi.Not sure if this will help.A Mr JohnmcNamee was principal at Glenanne primary School near Tavnahoney Cushendall between 1899 and 1919.
Regards

[brimac]

Here are the names and birth dates of John and Susannah's children
MARY 14TH APRIL 1901
ANGUS 30TH MARCH 1902
SUSANNAH 7TH NOVEMBER 1903
ROSE 10TH AUGUST 1905
JOHN 4TH OCTOBER 1907
BRIGHID 22ND SEPTEMBER 1909
SEAMUS 22ND SEPTEMBER 1909
PAUL 23RD MARCH 1912