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People Researching Ancestors from Banbridge and
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Winchester - Douglass - Gordon
Family History Research – Jim Hanna
(7/26/03)
Concentration of Findings by Parish
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Gordon |
Douglass |
Winchester |
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ANTRIM |
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Belfast |
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ARMAGH |
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Magherafelt |
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Seagoe |
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DOWN |
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Agahadert |
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XX ** |
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Annaclone |
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Dromara |
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X** |
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Dromore |
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Donaghcloney |
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Donaghmore |
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Killinchy & Kilmud |
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Knockbreda |
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X** |
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Maghera |
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Magherally |
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Seapatrick |
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Tullylish |
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LONDONDERRY |
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** = Names identical to our family members found that might be directly related.
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Family History Work Sheet – Jim Hanna (7/26/03) |
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County & Parish |
Townland |
Gordon |
Douglass |
Winchester |
Notes on some local churches |
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Mary Winchester, March 1820 after 38 years and two infants, by John Winchester (Belfast Shankill Graveyard) |
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ARMAGH |
Magherafelt |
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William Winchester, Protestant. Ireland 1766 Religious Census |
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Seagoe |
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James Winchester m. Ann Jane Ruddell, 1846 |
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Aghaderg |
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John Gordon, Flax Grants 1796 |
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Ballynaskeagh |
Alexander Gordon, Tithes, 1828 |
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Ballynaskeagh |
John Gordon, Tithes, 1828 |
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Brickland |
James Gordon, Tthes, 1828 |
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Brickland |
Hugh Gordon, 1886 Bassetts Directory for Loughbrickland and farmers and landowners, and 1901 Census, Loughbrickland |
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Drumahare |
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Gawn Douglass, 1901 Census, Loughbrickland Div |
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Glaskerbeg |
John Gordon, tithes, 1828 |
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Glaskerbeg |
Samuel Gordon, Tithes, 1828. |
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Glaskermore |
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William Douglass, Tithes 1828 |
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Scots Seceding Presbyterian in Glaskermore townland near Loughbrickland; largest in the Synod of Ulster; built 1611; seats 500 people; it is a whinstone building corniced with granite;rebuilt in 1830s at a cost of Ł800 raised by public subscription and a grant of free land and Ł40 from Lord Downshire; The minister in 1886 was Rev. Gawn Douglas; records from 1780, graveyard attached |
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Shankill |
Samuel Gordon, 1886 Bassetts Directory for Loughbrickland and farmers and landowners, and 1901 Census, Glaskermore Div |
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Annaclone |
Glebe |
James Gordon, Tithes 1833 |
James Douglass, Glebe, Tithes Applotment, 1833. |
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Ballynafern |
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Charles Douglass, Ballynafern, Index to Griffiths Valuation if Ireland, 1848-64. |
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Ballynanny |
Widow Gordon, Tithes 1833 |
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Presbyterian in Ballynanny townland; near the road between Banbridge & Rathfriland;site of the old Drilling Field & Sentry Box where Protestant settlers exercised in 17th century, known as Annaghlone Volunteers; a plain stone building erected in 1819 ;the minister in 1836 was Rev. Orr; graveyard attached |
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Cappagh |
Alexander Gordon, Tithes 1833 |
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Lisnaliggan |
Essie Gordon, 1901 Census, Annaclone Div. |
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Presybterian Seceding in Tullintanvally townland; near the main road between Loughbrickland & Castlewellan; a plain, white whinstone building built in 1802;it was rebuilt in 1836 at cost of Ł160 besides gratuitous labour & a donation from Lord Downshire of Ł10;seats 500 with an average attendance in 1836 of 200 ;the salary of Rev. David McKee in 1836 was Ł50 (Irish) and Ł 30 (British) |
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Dromara |
Crossgarr |
William Gordon, Trevor Estate (20-10-1717) Proni/d/778/57 |
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Moydalgan |
John Gordon, Tithes 1826 |
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Munninaban |
Ann, Henry, James, John, Mary, Patrick Gordon, 1901 Census, Crossgar, Div |
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Gransha |
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Robert Douglass, 1828 Tithes Applotment. |
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Dromore |
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Widow Gordon, Flax Grants 1796, Dromore |
Charles Douglass, T/Dromore/Wesley Place. Index to Griffiths Valuation, 1848-64. |
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Ballyvicknakelly |
Alexander Gordon, 1901 Census, Dromore Rural |
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Dromore Village Mount Stewart |
Catherine Gordon, Thomas Gordon, 1901 Census Dromore Urban |
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Dromore Village, Rampart St. |
Annie Gordon, 1901 Census Dromore Urban |
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Ednego |
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George Douglass (esq), Ednego, Tithes, 1833. |
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Lisnaward |
Joseph Gordon, 1901 Census, Quilly Div |
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Donaghcloney |
Tullyherron |
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Charles Doulglass, Index to Griffiths Valuation 1848-64. |
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Magherana |
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James Douglass. Index to Griffiths Valuation, 1848-64. |
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Waringstown |
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Christopher Winchester m. Jane Pollack. Children Mary (b. 1874), John (1867). |
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Townland unidentified |
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James Winchester m Ann Anderson, Dec 1845 (Familysearch). |
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Donaghmore |
Ardkeragh |
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George Douglass, Robert Douglass, Ardarragh & Ardkeragh, resp. Records of Donaghmore Church of Ireland, 1785-1811. |
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Church of
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Alexander Douglass, Ardkeragh 1804. Dromore Wills, 1678-1858. |
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George Douglass, Ardkeragh, 1806. Dromore Wills, 1678-1858. |
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Robert Douglass, Ardkeragh. Records of Donaghmore, CI, 1821-30. |
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Alexander Douglas, Ardheragh. Records of Donaghmore CI, 1854-63. |
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Jane Douglas, Baptism, December 14, 1807. Parents Robert Douglas & Jane Hannah, Ardkeragh. Donaghmore Register of Baptisms, 1804-1900. |
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Widow Douglass, Ardkeragh, Tithes, 1833. |
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Mary Douglass, Ardkeragh, 1847. Dromore Wills, 1678-1858. |
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Carnmeen. |
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Sarah Douglas, Baptism, January 1817. Carnmeen. Parents James Douglas & Dolly Innis. |
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Maddycrumbrist |
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Jane Douglas, Baptims Sept 26, 1825, Maddycrum? Thomas Douglas & Jane Martin. |
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Thomas Douglas, Baptism, January 29, 1828, Maddydrumbrist. Thomas Douglas and Jane Martin. |
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Thomas Douglass, Maddydumbreste, 1829. Tithes Applotment. |
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Hugh Douglas, Baptism, September 24, 1835, Maddydrumbrist. Thomas Doughas & Jane Martin. |
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Tullymurry |
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Presbyterian Seceding in Tullymurry townland; at the south end of the townland |
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Cargabane |
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Methodist in Cargabane townland; no graveyard |
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Killinchy & Kilmud |
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Robert Douglass and Margaret Milliken, Marriage, Presbyterian Churches, 1812-1845. |
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William H. Douglass, Rathgarmont, 1833. Tithe Applotment Books of Ireland, 1823-38. |
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Robert Douglass died Sep 1846, age 53, erected by Robert Douglass of Ballyminstra to memory of his father. Killinchy Pres. Graveyard. |
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Ballygowan |
James Gordon, 1901 Census, Ballygowan Div |
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Ballymacshane |
David Esq Gordon, Ballymacshane Tithes 1833 |
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Drumreagh |
Mr. Gordon, Tithes 1833 |
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Knockbreda |
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Samuel Gordon, Knonckbreda. Griffith’s 1848-64 Valuation. |
Knockbreda Graveyard. Alex. W. Douglass died Jan 1862, age 75, Sarah Douglass March 1879 age 80; Agnes Douglass died Feb 1887 and Jane A. Douglass died May 1890. |
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John Gordon, Tullycarret, Tithes, 1834. |
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Maghera |
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Alexander Douglass, 1831. Tithe Applotment Books of Ireland, 1823-38. |
James Winchester, 1831. Ireland, 1831-41 Census Index. |
Church of Ireland in Maghera village, Carnacavill townland, ;ancient round tower in the grounds ; click here for a photo and more information |
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Drumee |
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Presbyterian and Church of Ireland graveyard in Drumee townland on Newcastle road; click here for a photo and more information |
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Ballyginny |
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Methodist in Ballyginny townland; no graveyard |
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Magherally |
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John Gordon m. Elizabeth Boggs, Abt 1791, Banbridge (Familysearch) |
Thomas Douglass (Esq), Kilmacrew, Tithes 1833. |
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Ballymoney |
Samuel Gordon, Ballymoney, 1833 and 1834. Tithe Applotment Book, 1823-38. |
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Banbridge |
Samuel Gordon, Banbridge, 1857. Dromore Wills, 1678-1858 |
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Hugh Gordon of Mountmorris M. Mary McWilliams August 15, 1762, Presbyterian Congregation of Banbridge, C. Down, 1756-1794. |
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Hugh Gordon and Esther Little April 5, 1778, Presbyterian Congregation of Banbridge, C. Down, 1756-1794. |
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Hugh Douglas, Entertainment, 1819 Directory of Banbridge. |
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Gordons Bank, agency of the Belfast Bank doing business, 1826. History of Banbridge, Chronology of Events, 1618-1980 |
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Magherally |
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Church of
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Presbyterian Orthodox just NE of parish church in Magherally townland said to be the 8th Presbyterian church built in Ireland;a plain,stone building in a T shape, with a tower; it holds 800 people with an average attendance in 1836 of 550; the minister then was Rev. Samuel Marcus Dill with a salary of Ł80 per year. WithŁ 75 being given to Rev William Patterson, a superannuated minister (at his deceased it will revert to Rev. Dill); records from 1837, graveyard attached, gravestone inscriptions UHF Vol 20 |
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Mullagh Farnahan |
Thomas Gordon Sr., Thomas Gordon, Jr., Tithes 1834. |
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Rathfriland |
Mary Gordon, Rathfriland, 1789. Dromore Willls, 1678-1858. |
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Rathfriland |
William Gordon, Rathfriland, 1785. Dromore Wills, 1678-1858. |
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Seapatrick |
Banbridge |
Samuel Gordon, Balleevy. Griffiths Valuation 1848-64. |
John Douglass, Banbridge Reilly St. 1901 Census |
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Hugh and John Gordon, Protestant in Banbridge, 1766. Rootsweb. |
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Samuel Gordon, Banbridge Dromore St. 1901 Census, Banbridge Urban East Div |
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Elizabeth Gordon, Banbridge Railway St. Banbridge Urban West Div |
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Ballymoney |
Samuel Gordon, Ballymoney, 1828 and 1833. Tithe Applotment Books of 1823-38. |
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James Gordon, 1901 Census, Banbridge Rural Div |
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Ballyvally |
Alexander Gordon, Subsidy Roll of Down, 1663; John Gordon, map of 1728 tenant holding 74 acres (Irish). |
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Doughery |
James Gordon, 1901 Census, Banbridge Rural Div. |
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Duhery |
John Gordon, Tithes 1833 |
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Loughbrickland Walk |
John Gordon, Alexander Gordon, Parliamentary Returs re Religion 1740 |
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Tullyconnaught |
John Gordon, Tullyconnaught, 1828 & 1833. TitheApplotment Books, 1823-38. |
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Tullylish |
Ballydougan |
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James Winchester, 1834, Tithe Applotment Book 1823-38 |
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John Winchester, Index to Griffiths Valuation, 1848-64 |
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James Winchester (b. 1841) marries Sara Hamilton, 1866. Children Ellen (1864), Sarah (1869), Hamilton (1865), Henry (1867). Family Search for “Winchester Ireland” |
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Bleary |
Alexander Gordon, Tithes 1827. |
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Clare |
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Chris. Winchester, 1834. Tithe Applotment Book, 1823-38 |
Presybterian in Newmills, in Ballynagarrick townland;burnet down in 1797 durign civil disturbances; it held 300 people in 1836; records from 1838, graveyard nearby |
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Drumnascamph |
William Gordon, 1901 Census, Tullylish Div |
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Gilford Bridge Street |
Jane Gordon, 1901 Census Gilford Div |
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Kernan |
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William Douglass, Kernan, Tithes, 1831 |
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William Douglass, Kernan, 1827, 1834. |
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Knocknagore |
Ellenor Gordon, 1901 Census Tullylish Div |
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Lenaderg |
William Gordon, 1901 Census Tullylish Div |
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(Townland unidentified) |
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Martha Winchester m. William Livinston 1826 |
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LONDONDERRY |
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James Winchester m. Sarah Campbell. Children Margaret (1871), James (1865) |
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David Winchester m. Hannah Brown. Children Margaret (1867) |
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Maghera |
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Samuel Winchester. Born Jane or Jean Winchester (1825) |
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Genealogy Information Sought
Birth/Baptism Records (and all related information available – parents, location, etc.)
(1) Jane Douglass (Winchester), born c. July 14, 1824
(born to Alexander Douglass and Ann Margaret McFarlane Douglass)
(2) Robert Douglass, born c. 1827
(born to Alexander Douglass and Ann Margaret McFarlane Douglass)
(3) John Gordon, born c. 1836; Mary Gordon, born c. 1837
(born to Samuel Gordon and Ann Margaret McFarlane Douglass)
(4) Thomas Winchester, born c. 1817 ***
(parents unknown to me)
(5) Margaret Winchester, born c. September 8, 1846 ***
(born to Thomas Winchester and Jane Douglass Winchester)
Marriage Records (and all related information available – birthplaces and dates, location, parents, witnesses, etc.)
(6) Alexander Douglass and Ann Margaret McFarlane ***
(sometime before 1824).
(7) Samuel Gordon and Ann Margaret McFarlane Douglass ***
(sometime before 1836 - second marriage for Douglass after death of husband Alexander Douglass)
(8) Jane Douglass and Thomas Winchester ***
(probably in 1840s before birth of Margaret Winchester in 1846).
Death Record (all related available information – birthplace and dates, location, parents, etc.)
(9) Alexander Douglass (sometime between 1827-1836)
Further Background Information
Through those parish and probate records that are available online (www.genealogy.com and some local sites for Co. Down) for the era in question, I have tried to find names and patterns of names related to the above-mentioned. Those found roughly in the vicinity of Banbridge-Rathfreiland are included in a table attached to this e-mail according to parish and townland in Down. I have found some patterns and occasionally specific names to support the family notes indicating they came from this area. For example, there is a strong concentration of Gordons in the Annaclone, Aghaderg, Seapatrick and Magherally parishes and the townlands within them (I also realize that Gordon is a common name in Down, so it is possible that this is not significant – still my specific family notes indicating location make it plausible to me). The Douglasses have a strong concentration in Doughnamore – in fact, in Ardkeeragh right adjacent to the Gordon townland concentration in Aghaderg. Winchesters are more scarce, but some concentration is in Tullylish and Donaghmore and the townlands within them.