ANDERSON'S OF L/DERRY

[Irish Cowboy]

Hello All

Am trying to locate Anderson family William Anderson born Derry he had a twin called Samuel their parents were Robert Anderson born Donegal & Helen Weir bron Newry ( i have posted thread on Weirs, in Down section), I have sister born Elizabeth 1911  In 1911 census Robert Anderson parnets & siblings were in 17 Bennett Street, am trying to locate rest of William family, if family is still in Derry, that William died 1973 some of his children doesnt lknow much about his side of family,his daughter & granddaughter are good friends of mine. like to help them out,, Also i have managed to locate them in Killea just outside of Derry, Again any help would be amazing,,       

[aghadowey]

It saves us looking for information you've already found if you post the links so we can look at the details ourselves in order to help you.

Here's the 1911 census- the family were at 20 Bennett St. not #17-
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Londonderry/Londonderry_No__3_Urban/Bennett_Street/600154
This page confirms the street address-
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai002835589/

They were still at that address when Robert died-
Anderson Robert of 20 Lower Bennett Street Londonderry retired engineer died 17 August 1952 Probate Londonderry 27 October to Helen Anderson widow of testator. Effects £4236 4s. 11d.
http://apps.proni.gov.uk/DCAL_PRONI_WillsCalendar_IE/WillsSearch.aspx

PRONI, Belfast should have the Will and estate paperwork and any surviving children might be mentioned.

Since the family were Presbyterian you could check with the local Presbyterian churches for baptisms of children.

Are you sure Helen's maiden name was Weir?

I searched GRONI's database for births (covers ones over 100 years old) with surname Anderson and mother's name Weir and found the following-
   Catherine Anderson born 28 Dec.1912 Londonderry (mother Weir)
   Mary Anderson born 13 Sept.1915 Newry (mother Weir)
BUT there was no record for Elizabeth (age 2 months on 31 Mar.1911) so I checked births in 1911 for Elizabeth Anderson and found the following-
   Elizabeth Anderson born 29 Jan.1911 Londonderry (mother Moore)

It's also not entirely clear exactly what sort of information you are now looking for so could you please clarify that so that we don't waste time searching for details that you either already have or are not interested in finding.

[maryderry]

Robert Anderson married helen weir on 16-12-1909 @ Carlisle road.
fathers. William Anderson & Samuel weir.

have a look at the 1901 census this may be Robert & siblings with parents William & Catherine
Census Years
1901
Londonderry
South Ward No. 2 Urban
Alexander Place
                                                                   

                                                          regards Mary.

[bmcm]

Hi

I have just come across your post.  I have a Great Grandmother Sarah Anderson born approx 1855.
She married Charles Kelly in 1875 in Derry City.  Sarah was Presbyterian and still trying to locate a Birth Cert for her.  She had a Sister Elizabeth listed as born in Donegal.

Also,I notice you have McElwee relatives?   Me also.  My Mother was McElwee daughter of James Mcelwee.

Good luck with your searching.

Barbara

[aghadowey]

Registration of births didn't start until 1864 so there won't be a birth certificate for Sarah Anderson born c1855.

[bmcm]

Yes thanks I just realise that.

[aghadowey]

Are you trying to find out more about Sarah Anderson's family? Since marriages usually take place in the bride's church then that might get you a place to start looking for baptismal records. The marriage certificate should also list her father's name and occupation.

[bmcm]

Thank you for your reply.

I have the Marriage Cert for Sarah and Charles. She married in his Church, long Tower, Derry City.

I will have to try Proni and Pres Records for her Birth.

Thanks again

Barbara

[Ian Alton]

I am the Grandson of Helen Anderson from Lower Bennett Street, Derry. Her mother and Father were Robert and Helen (Weir) please email me at ^(*)

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