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Emmigration sources used . see
www.familysearch.com http://www.libertyellisfoundation.org/passenger and
http://www.castlegarden.org Naturalisation mentioned in census
However until all proven, keep an open mind on Downpatrick in the civil parish of Down as it was also used as a registration district for a much larger territory. as follows DOWNPATRICK, District DOW. (Subdistricts :- Ballynahinch, Clough, Downpatrick, Killough, Killyleagh, Portaferry, Strangford). Adjacent districts:-Newtownards, Kilkeel, Banbridge, Lisburn .
the surrounding parishes around Down are easy to see on
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rosdavies/MAPS/CoDownParishes.htmThe first name Hanover, was new to me, so an article
http://www.newstatesman.com/uk-politics/2014/10/what-battle-waterloo-teaches-us-about-europe-today opened my poor history knowledge and explains Queen Victoria if she had been a man was in line with the Kings of Hanover and why somebody would have thought the name worthy as a first name as it was already a street and square name commemorated all over the UK, and as a place 100 miles west of Rochester NY . However familysearch has over 75 examples of Hanover as a first name including both sexes.
Hans turns up in Co Down but I am fairly sure is not connected. However as ‘lanarman’
mentioned the Killyleagh person Hans Stevenson I searched
http://www.irishgenealogyhub.com/down/tithe-applotment-books/killyleagh-parish.php#.VoW54kvBEYU and found
Stephenson, Andrew Townland: Killinchy Woods Year: 1827
Stephenson, Hans Townland: Derraboy Year: 1827
Stephenson, Isaac Townland: Lisnaw Year: 1827
Stephenson, James Townland: Lisnaw Year: 1827
Stephenson, Thomas Townland: Lisnaw Year: 1827
Stevenson, Hans Townland: Tullyveery Year: 1827 already queried by Lanarnan
but would need to be of legal age to be named. However it’s the next entry made me stop
Stevenson, John Townland: Ardigon Year: 1827 perhaps more likely apotential father of Hanover perhaps marrying in Clough where Keowns may have lived ?
Stevenson, Richard Townland: Tullychin Year: 1827
Stevenson, Thomas Townland: Mulloch Year: 1827
Some references for Stephenson/Stevenson family trees, in the Blackwood Family History manuscript trees Collection in the LinenHall library, Belfast. Visit if you can give them warning helps, if you cant then I suggest you write to them asking them for photocopying estimates only if they think your knowledge relevant and be prepared to pay the extra for post and packing if you are tempted. “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. their terms were 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
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The volume references for
➢ STEPHENSON Vol 12 has notes N, Vol 22 Clanwilliam possibly Dromore area
➢ STEVENSON Vol 5, p15 Killyleagh, Vol 7,p 41 Belfast,
further note Ros Davies has Francis Stevenson Esq. Killyleagh of Killyleagh; mentioned in Deeds dated 1708 Registry of Deeds, Dublin Vol 6 p 208
This information might become relevant
1911 Cloughram is an alternative word for Clough in Kilmegan civil parish 1 mile from Clough village
10 in Cloughram (Clough, Down)
Stevenson Elizabeth [b ~1827-8] aged 83 Female Head of Family Irish Church Down Farmer Read and write - Widow - 61 yrs married ie m1850 9 7
children 6 other living in 1911
Stevenson Ellen 47 Female Daughter Irish Church Down - Read and write
Elizabeth aged 45 servant in 19 Cloughram-
28 in Cloughram (Clough, Down)
Stevenson Samuel 29 Male Head of Family Church of Ireland Co Down Farm Labourer Read and write English Married - 5 3 2
Stevenson Isabella 28 Female Wife Church of Ireland Co Down - Read and write English - - - Stevenson Samuel 2 Male Son Church of Ireland Co Down Scholars Scholar - - - - - -
Stevenson George Male Son Church of Ireland Co Down - - - - - - - -
1901 census
Stevenson Elizabeth Cloughram Clough Down 73 F Co Down Church of Ireland Read and write Wife Married
Stevenson Thos Henry Cloughram Clough Down 27 M Co Down National School Teacher Church of Ireland Read and write Son Not Married
Stevenson Ellen Cloughram Clough Down 30 F Co Down Farmer's Daughter Church of Ireland Read and write Daughter
So wishing you all good luck onwards and a happy new year
Ballyaltikilligan Jim
