John McCormick/ McCormack

[brigcs]

This is a total long shot with very few clues.

My mother-in-law's  father was a John McCormick / mack born in Ireland in approximately 1871. We know that he had a brother Charles. The story goes that when their parents died they inherited half a farm each. John married a Rosina Frost in Scotland (Rosyth or Edinburgh) in July 1917. He had 4 daughters. The youngest was born in 1931. He died in Rosyth in November 1937.

It is believed that John left a family and children Ireland.

I would be most grateful if anyone could make any suggestions regarding how I might track down our John. The name McCormick / mack is so common. We think he changed his name when he came to Scotland.

Many thanks.

[kingskerswell]

Hi
   A possibility. 14 Aug 1870 John McCormick was born to James McCormick and Mary Jane NEELY
22 Feb 1874 Charles McCormick was born to James McCormick and Mary Jane NEILLY. Both births were registered in Croagh which is a sub-dictrict of Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.
Family search shows several other children. See http://www.rootschat.com/links/01e2g/

Regards

[brigcs]

Thank you so much for your help. I will investigate that family. You never know!

[kingskerswell]

Hi,
   In case it is relevant: 5 Dec 1869 James McCormick married Mary Ann Neely in Croaghmore Presbyterian Church, Ballintoy Parish, Ballycastle. The fathers' names were Charles McCormick and James Neely.

Regards

[brigcs]

Thank you again. I need to know if my mother-in-law knows her Dad's birthday date. I don't think she will but her sister might.

[brigcs]

Hi,

I have found out a little bit more. John's parents given on his marriage certificate in 1917 are Dennis McCormack, Farmer, Deceased and Mary McCormack, also deceased. In 1917 John was a 46 year old Night Watchman in Edinburgh.

Thanks for any pointers.

[ptt1234]

john  mccormick baptism 14 aug 1870

[aghadowey]

john  mccormick baptism 14 aug 1870

Since you haven't included place or parents it is difficult to know if this is the correct John McCormick/McCormack.

The one posted in reply #1 has different names for parents than OP last posted in 2014 (from John's marriage certificate)-

Hi, I have found out a little bit more. John's parents given on his marriage certificate in 1917 are Dennis McCormack, Farmer, Deceased and Mary McCormack, also deceased. In 1917 John was a 46 year old Night Watchman in Edinburgh.
Thanks for any pointers.

[ptt1234]

John Mccormick  BORN 31 AUG 1863 Killygordon. Co Donegal . Parents Denis mcccormick 1841-1916 and Mary mulhairn/mulherrin 1834 -1905 They married 16 NOV 1862. John is in 1901 Scottish census with first wife Susan Harley. living in ayr . You need to access 1911 Scottish  census to find them again . of course the 100 year rule applies so it would be free til 2021.