Blair Surname, Ardnaglass, County Donegal

[CountyDownResearch]

I am interested in any information regarding the Blairs of Ardnaglass. I have found some records from Ballindrait Presbyterian, but have not been able to build a complete family tree. I can go back as far as Hamilton Blair, born 1803, but I would really like to find out who his parents and siblings were. Any help or guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[JACK GEE]

I maybe able to assist if the following thread appears in your research.


William James McCLURE.b.29.2.1902.Cloghroe.
 d.15.2.1981.Callan.  m.21.4.1925.Stranorlar.  Eleanor'Nellie' BLAIR.b.12.9.1900.d.26.3.1981.Donegal

Cheers
Jack

[gaffy]

There was a brother John, according to the Will Calendars, presumably he may be the other Blair shown at Ardnaglass in Griffith's Valuation: Letters of Administration of the personal estate of John Blair late of Ardnaglass Castlefin County Donegal Yeoman deceased who died 5 December 1880 at same place were granted at Londonderry to Hamilton Blair of Ardnaglass Farmer the Brother of said deceased.

http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie/reels/cwa/005014896/005014896_00032.pdf

There was a Martha Blair who died in 1879 at Ardnaglass at a reported age of 78, maybe married to one of your Blairs, the informant present at death was a Sarah Blair of Ardnaglass:

https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1879/06507/4873860.pdf

The Tithe Applotment Books show an Adam Blair in Ardnaglass, the date reference was 1826:

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01sjy/

There's also the following reference:

November 28 1826: At Cooley, on Thursday, MR ADAM BLAIR, formerly of Ardnaglass [Co. Donegal], in the parish of Lifford, aged 86 years

https://www.cotyroneireland.com/surnames/blair2.html

BTW, on Hamilton's wife's side, an 1839 announcement of their marriage described Jane Lowry as the youngest daughter of Mr. James Lowry, of Binion. (same webpage as above)

[JACK GEE]

A couple more stray threads that may help
Stranorlar Birth Rego - 9.4.1880-Corradooey-James son of George Taylor-labourer.m.Margaret Blair
Strabane Morning Post - Death notice - 28.11.1826 -Adam Blair - at Cooley formerly of Ardnaglass-Co. Donegal.Parish of Liffrord aged 86 Death.

cheers
Jack

[Kiltaglassan]

I can go back as far as Hamilton Blair, born 1803….

Hamilton Blair died aged 88 on 24 November 1891 at Ardnaglass. His son Hamilton was the informant.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1891/06055/4725884.pdf

PRONI Full Abstract :
The Will of Hamilton Blair late of Ardnaglass County Donegal Gentleman Who died 24 November 1891 at same place was proved at Londonderry by Hamilton Blair of Ardnaglass Farmer the sole Executor. Effects £150. Date of Grant: 20 February 1892   Transcribed image attached.

Some links-

1901 census - Hamilton Blair and family
House 3 in Ardnaglass (Clonleigh South, Donegal)
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Clonleigh_South/Ardnaglass/1195815/

I have found some records from Ballindrait Presbyterian…

Presbyterian - Ballindrait
Baptisms, 1819-61 and 1873-1923; MIC1P/185
Marriages, 1827-28 and 1845-1901.
PRONI's Guide to Church Records

Eleanor'Nellie' BLAIR.b.12.9.1900...
 

Ellen Blair born 12 September 1898 at Carrickbrack.   MMN Donnell   #310
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1898/02073/1791629.pdf
https://www.townlands.ie/donegal/raphoe-south/convoy/convoy/carrickbrack/

[CountyDownResearch]

Thank you all for responding. I had all of the information you provided, with documentation already in the Blair tree, so it looks like I am on the right track!  I most recently found the brother of Hamilton, John, through the Will calendars and that was a great find. I just wish I knew who Hamilton and John’s parents were and if there were other siblings. I will keep searching.

[Kiltaglassan]

William James McCLURE.b.29.2.1902.Cloghroe.
 d.15.2.1981.Callan.  m.21.4.1925.Stranorlar.  Eleanor'Nellie' BLAIR.b.12.9.1900.d.26.3.1981.Donegal

Some URL links-

William James McClure born 17 February 1902 at Cloghrow [sic].   MMN Coulter
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1902/01922/1744830.pdf
https://www.townlands.ie/donegal/raphoe-south/convoy/lettermore/cloghroe/

Marriage in 1925 to Ellen Blair at Ballyboe Reformed Presbyterian Church. His brother George a witness.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1925/09139/5305389.pdf
https://www.townlands.ie/donegal/raphoe-south/convoy/convoy/ballyboe/

[JACK GEE]

Thanks for the clarity Kiltaglassan. Cloghrow is an earlier manifestation of the current Cloghroe. Same place just makes our work a little more interesting and to keep an open mind.

Cheers
Jack.

[rathmore]

Ballindrait Presbyterian comes under Parish of Clonleigh

http://www.donegalgenealogy.com

1867 pew Holders Blair H, John Blair, William Blair

Marriage 1839 of - Hamilton Blair of Ardnaglass to Jane Lowrey of Binion

lots of other information under Parish of Clonleigh