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lawrence arlington beggs

beggswanda — 2013-04-06 23:44:49Z

i am trying to find some history on my dads family. his father was william harry beggs and his mother was clara(or alberta) peters. they lived in Utica, Pa. William's dad was James Beggs married to Margaret Barnes. My dad was born in hartford city, in. any information would be appreciated.

Re: JAMES BEGGS b/Ireland 1700's

mullnos136 — 2013-02-16 17:43:37Z

I am looking for information about a James Beggs born 1796 and married Elizabeth Main in Ireland. I believe they both were from Antrim, Ireland. They immigrated to US around 1828. They settled around Deerborn, County in Indiana. Can you give more information about when they were in Ireland. Who parents were and siblings.

Re: JAMES BEGGS b/Ireland 1700's

mullnos136 — 2013-02-16 17:42:05Z

beggs of coitsville oh...

1pmcclain1 — 2013-02-09 23:05:52Z

I have been looking for information about Alexander Beggs and Susan Dickson Beggs for over 20 yrs. They are the parents of W D Beggs Mary A Beggs and James A Beggs. I need to know who their parents were and where they came from and how they made it to Ohio. Please help

BEGGS Kathryn S 1918

t42Restland — 2013-01-09 16:14:18Z

BEGGS Kathryn S 1918

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Photo of Inscription Larkin M Beggs Jr - Vietnam Wall Replica Parker Co. TX

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2013-01-04 14:07:20Z

BEGGS Larkin M Jr - Vietnam Wall section 7E

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Photo of Inscription Terry K Beggs - Vietnam Wall Replica Parker Co. TX

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2013-01-04 14:06:47Z

BEGGS Terry K - Vietnam Wall section 3W

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Mary (Minnie) Beggs born abt. 1883

tmccrea1 — 2012-12-27 11:35:06Z

Looking for info on Mary Minnie Beggs born abt 1883 in Antrim. She had a child, Phoebe, born out of wedlock in Mar. 1906 in Corgy Doagh Grange. On June 22, 1906 Minnie married the father of Phoebe, Thomas McCord McCrea (born June 7, 1883) to William McCrea and Agnes Blair.

Shortly after the marriage, Thomas emigrated to Rhode Island, Minnie and Phoebe lived with his parents. The census of 1911 has Phoebe in William McCrea's home with no Minnie. We know that Minnie died before Phoebe emigrated to the US in 1929 and presume it was before 1911.

Nothing else is known about Minnie except that a Phoebe Gibson was present at the birth of Phoebe and that a James Kerr was witness at her wedding which took place at Kilbride Presbyterian Church.

Robert "Bob" Wilson Beggs

nancymoorez — 2012-12-18 02:03:29Z

Can anyone help me connect with family of
Robert "Bob" Wilson Beggs
Birth 9 May 1868 in Arkansas
Death 14 Nov 1959 in Naples, Texas

He was married to by grandmother Sarah "Sallie" Elizabeth Price and had many children.
Please contact me at zillerphoto@yahoo.com. You would make my day!
Thanks

BEGGS OF IRELAND

DDUBBS52 — 2012-12-08 17:40:08Z

Im looking for information about an ARCHIBALD BEGGS. He was born in Ireland 1794. He married SARAH DODDS, Daughter of John Dodds and Huldah Haynes IN 1822. They had a daughter, Louisa Jane Beggs. Im tring to locate more information on Archibald as I believe he is my G.G.G. grandfather on my fathers side.

Re: JAMES BEGGS b/Ireland 1700's

DDUBBS52 — 2012-10-30 00:39:10Z

Archibald Beggs born 1794 married Sara Dodds (daughter of John Dodds and Huldah Haynes of Belfast Antrim,Northern Ireland) She was born 1827 in Marlboro, Windham, vermont USA. They had 7 children.
I dont know if this is the Archibald Beggs that you are looking for but if I can help please let me know. The one Im speaking of was my great,great,great Greandfather.
Have a great day.
Daniel Worden

Re: beggs irish connection/ Carnmoney

terencesion — 2012-10-15 16:51:51Z

Hello Vinny. I saw your name in messages concerning the McNamee family and Strabane, County Tyrone. In Sion Mills my great grandparents married in 1890's---James Hamill & Annie McNamee. James moved to Belfast after his wife died, and the daughter of James, Margaret Anne, married William John Leeburn. I found a great deal of data on the ancestors of WJ Leeburn in the records of the Carnmoney Presbyterian Church. The coincidence is that I find records in this Carnmoney church of BIGGS/BEGGS family members.

Lucy Jane, James Henry Beggs

t42Sowers — 2012-08-09 13:49:10Z

BEGGS Lucy Jane and James Henry

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Joseph BEGGS was born in "EngCanada" between 1860-1870

2012-07-02 11:46:19Z

Hi, I am looking for the family of William BEGGS. The only information I have on him is his name, and the possibility that he was born in Scotland. His son (my ggrandfather) Joseph BEGGS was born in "EngCanada" between 1860-1870 (give or take a few). I have no information on who William's spouse might have been.
I don't I didn't give you much, but thats about all I have for now.
I thank you for any help you might throw my way. And I thank you for your time.
Happy Hunting

Respectfully
Brenda BEGGS Salazar
Member of Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness

Re: BEGGS - Union and Johnson Couties in Illinois.

tombeggs — 2012-05-29 05:13:50Z

Hi Jim,

I am descended from James Beggs and Eliza Lusk of Larne and Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim. Where are your Beggs from?

Re: BEGGS - Union and Johnson Couties in Illinois.

tombeggs — 2012-05-29 05:12:45Z

I am descended from James Beggs and Eliza Lusk, Kilwaughter and Larne, Co. Antrim. Have you run across these names? Where in Antrim are your Beggs from?

Re: BEGGS - Union and Johnson Couties in Illinois.

missourimom — 2012-05-29 00:40:44Z

This is my hsb's line. His gggrandfather, William Jefferson Beggs, descends from Alexander. Would like to share info with ppl in this line. Thanks.

Re: Cleaning up the Beggs papers in my files!

jacourtenay — 2012-02-09 19:27:45Z

Hi I noticed that you have a Johan Campbell in your tree I was wondering if you could please help me I'm trying to find stuff on my partners family I also have
Bemners in his family as well
Alex Bemner married Johan Campbell
if you could please e-mail me at jacourtenay@hotmail.com that would be really great thanks

Re: Samuel Beggs-Need info.

shannonrpye — 2012-01-18 03:03:16Z

Yes I am interested in finding any info. pertaining to Samuel and his family.

Thanks,
Shannon

Re: Samuel Beggs-Need info.

tombeggs — 2012-01-18 01:47:40Z

I have a Samuel Beggs b. 1845 in Ballytober, Carnecastle, Co. Antrim. I have no information on a spouse, but do have information on his parents, Allen and Agnes Nancy Taylor Beggs. If any of this is of interest, let me know.

Tom Beggs

Re: Robert Beggs desendants and ancestors

jessholroyd1 — 2012-01-17 19:55:58Z

Hi there, I am just responding to this post of yours from 2010, not sure if you are still actively using ancestry!

John Beggs, brother of Robert Beggs and son of William John Beggs and Jane Woodside was my Great Great Grandfather. My family tree is public, so you can see the information I have on the Beggs family - quite a bit of information on John Beggs and his descendents. Hope this is helpful!

Samuel Beggs-Need info.

shannonrpye — 2012-01-17 03:45:44Z

Birth- 1855 in Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Wife-Eliza Sara M'Evoy
Adopted Daughter-Constance H. Beggs which is my Great Grandmother.

Can anyone help me with finding relatives?
I am trying to find anyone who has info. pertaining to my Great Grandmother.

Thanks in advance,
Shannon

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

shannonrpye — 2012-01-09 08:42:34Z

Thanks for your help!

Greatly appreciate it,
Shannon

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

elwynsoutter1 — 2012-01-09 08:10:10Z

The birth of Constance Henrietta Bolster is registered in Banbridge, Co Down Jan - Mar 1885, Volume 1, page 179. You can order a photocopy of that from GRO Roscommon for €4, provided you quote the place, year, quarter, Volume and page number on the application form. http://www.groireland.ie/

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

shannonrpye — 2012-01-09 03:17:58Z

I have found out more info. pertaining to my ggrandmother Constance H. Beggs. She was adopted by Samuel Beggs, which was a family friend of her Fathers. Her birthname is Constance Henrietta Bolster. Do you have any ideas of where I might be able to find more info. pertaining to her bio-family???

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

shannonrpye — 2011-11-07 02:07:44Z

Thanks for all the info.

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

rbeggs21 — 2011-11-06 23:53:34Z

Hi can you check all your posts under the various c henry mills, constance henrietta gribben etc as there is an important thread waiting for you.

Thanls

Nancy Jane Beggs

hkshooter6 — 2011-08-26 19:22:03Z

Born 30 Mar 1838 in Illinois. Married Jacob K Keller in Union County Illinois. 1880 Census has them in Buffalo,Newton County Mo. I have a date of 17 Jan 1888 and location of Arkansas when she passed away.

I am looking for information that will place her with Jacob after 1880.

Prof.Thomas Montague Beggs

lastonestanding — 2011-08-07 06:06:36Z

Claremont California Courier newspaper Thursday June 20 1929
TWIGHT HOUR CHOSEN FOR WEDDING
The twilight hour was chosen by Miss Alice Elizabeth Powers, and Prof. Thomas Montague Beggs for the solemnization of their wedding in Bridges hall Tueday afternoon.
They young couple left soon after the wedding on their honeymoon trip which will take them to New York and Cambridge where they expect o spend the summer. Prof.Beggs will study at Harvard university.
Dr.Robert C. Denison read the ceremony.Preceding the ceremony Miss Terry Koechig sang "I Love Thee" and Myron Green sang "Calm as the Night," Miss Augusta Clements of Alhambra played the organ.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Frank W.Powers of Pasadena and graduated from Pomona College in 1928. Prof Beggs is a member of the Pomona College faculty in the dept of art.
Miss Powers was attended by Mrs. Lillas Powers, her brother's wife as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Gwendolyn Strong of Santa Paula, Miss Katherin Davidson of San Bernardino, Mrs Katherine Freeland Gray of Los Angeles, Miss Alvah Hellickson of Riverside,CA and Miss Marjorie Bell of Point Firmin.
Kenneth Power brother of the bride was best man and ushers were Prof Harold Davis, Lee Frohman, Morris Frost, Richard Badham, and Clarence Wheeler. The attractive flower girl was Catherine Jessen, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Fred Jessen.
The bride and the bridegroom.............

1930 census in Claremont,California at 424 west 10th street.
Thomas M.Beggs is 30,college teacher,born in New York
wife Alice E 23 born in Minnesota
living with them is Thomas's mother, Alice M.Beggs age 59 born in N.Y.

Thomas M.Beggs in the soc sec death index was born 22 april 1899 died Oct 1990 with last known address for the soc sec administration being McLean,Virginia. This could be the same Beggs as above.

Malcolm L.Beggs is listed as once having lived in McLean,Virginia with area code 22101

These three babies are listed in the Calif birth index and could be the children of the above couple, all born in LA county with mothers maiden Powers:
Robert Thomas Beggs 1931
Patricia Louise Beggs 28 August 1933
Malcolm Lawrence Beggs 1936

Robert Thomas Beggs died 8th Nov 1955 in San Francisco county,California. He is listed in the Calif death index. His funeral home record is online. San Francisco area funeral home records index states he was on active duty with the U.S.Army with the 30th engineer group, father is Thomas M.Beggs and mother is Alice Elizabeth Powers. Cause of death is suicide at the Letterman Army Hospital, place of burial looks as if they intended to bury him in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. He is listed in the Arlington National Cemetery in Secton 31 site 3355.

Thomas Montague Beggs in Brooklyn,N.Y. born april 22 1899,student at Pratt Institue in New York; short,slender build with blue eyes and light brown hair. signed World war one draft card 1917-18
In the 1910 census Thomas Montague Beggs that married Alice Elizabeth Powers in Claremont California in 1929 was with his family in Brooklyn,N.Y. His father Thomas P.Beggs 53 was born in Ireland,Alice M. 39,Thomas M 10, Alice daughter 9,Henry J. 3 and living with them was Sarah A Darby 73 widow,born in England, and mother in law to head of the house.

Re: Beggs in Columbus Ohio

kbhowlett — 2011-08-04 20:24:33Z

Well HELLO Kim....David Wendell Beggs was my grandfather! If you'll email me at kbhowlett@gmail.com we can learn more about each other! I am not clear on whether you have an ancestry.com account or not, but I have the tree on line and can share with you! Is your brother Tom?
Kathryn

Re: Beggs in Columbus Ohio

higear2011 — 2011-08-04 01:16:40Z

Hi Kathy,

I'm Kimberly Beggs Johnston and David Wendell Beggs is my great grandfather. David Wendell Beggs Jr. is my grandfather and Daniel Carson Beggs is my father. I've never used ancestry.com, but just started poking around on Google and pulled up your inquiry. Are you related to the Beggs family? I'd love to learn more about the family.

Kim

Re: Book of James Beggs Sr. born 1617 in Ireland...descendants from this James...

tombeggs — 2011-07-29 01:06:00Z

Hi,

Does anyone have information on where the James Beggs gravestone is? I am trying to plan some late August travels and would like to be able to visit the site if it might have any relationship to that line.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Tom Beggs
tombeggs@aol.com

Re: Beggs in Columbus Ohio

tombeggs — 2011-04-19 21:45:41Z

Hello,

A few years ago I spoke by phone with a Thomas Beggs in Confluence, PA. He may be part of the Beggs line you are looking at.

I do not have Tom's current email, but you can probably find him in the telephone directory.

Tom Beggs
in Salt Lake City,
from Ontario, Canada

Re: Book of James Beggs Sr. born 1617 in Ireland...descendants from this James...

tombeggs — 2011-04-19 21:30:12Z

Hi,

I have James and Robert and given names throughout my Beggs line, but am not sure how my line might be related to yours and to the gravestone. Where is the gravestone located?

My gggrandfather, James Beggs, was married to Eliza Lusk Beggs. James was born about 1790 in Co. Antrim, either near Belfast or in the area of Larne. I don't know where either James or Eliza are buried, although I suspect somewhere in the Ottawa Valley.

James and Eliza had a son Robert, my ggrandfather, who married Martha Carey. Robert is buried in Midland, Ont.. Martha in Hawkesbury, Ont.

Tom Beggs

Re: Book of James Beggs Sr. born 1617 in Ireland...descendants from this James...

selliott06 — 2011-04-19 20:53:30Z

Hi,

My fiancee and I are currently researching her family history and her grandfather's grandfathers' (Robert Beggs) grave is in the same surround as the gravestone of James Beggs Snr, who we are still trying to link to Robert. However we are still working on it but have a photo of James Beggs Snr gravestone (a bit worn).

Beggs in Columbus Ohio

kbhowlett — 2011-04-18 23:34:07Z

Isaac Beggs, Mercer Co. PA. was a Presb. minister. James Alexander Beggs, born in PA....served in Civil War, horse fell on him. David Carson Beggs....started Beggs Dry Good Store that sold rugs and curtains. David Wendell Beggs, built Beggs Building and ran Beggs Co., and had a real estate business. Looking for information on these men.....
Thanks,
Kathy

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

elwynsoutter1 — 2011-03-09 08:50:12Z

Birth of Elizabeth Ann Gribben – Oct – Dec 1920 Banbridge, Volume 1, page 129.

Birth of Constance Henrietta Gribben Oct – Dec 1921 Banbridge Volume 1, page 122

Death of Constance Henrietta Gribben, born 1885, Oct – Dec 1921, Banbridge Volume 1, page 90.

There was another Beggs family living close by to “your” family in 1901. I’d assume they would be relatives.

www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Down/Quilly/Quilly...

www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Down/Quilly/Quilly...

I also found a short summary of Samuel Beggs will on the PRONI website (The original has been destroyed):

www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/will_calendars.ht...
Full Abstract :
Beggs Samuel of Quilly Dromore county Down farmer died 16 December 1927 Probate Belfast 12 March to Frank Hamilton J.P*. and Gilbert Kerr farmer. Effects £52 14s.

*JP stands for Justice of the Peace, indicating he was had certain official functions eg authorising search warrants to the police.

If Elizabeth Ann Gribben was given up for adoption, there probably wouldn’t be any paperwork in 1921. Formal adoption was only introduced in the late 1920s and prior to that you just handed the child over. There would normally be no formal record of either the handover or the name change. It’ll be very tricky finding her since there are no censuses released after 1911 in Ireland, and Wilson is a very common name.

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

shannonrpye — 2011-03-09 02:00:15Z

Great!! Thank you so much for your help. My family has never known my grandmothers side of her family. My grandmother Constance Henrietta Gribben-Lacy moved to the states after meeting my Grandfather. She went back to Ireland several times trying to find her sister. She told us that her sisters name was Elizabeth Anne Gribben, born around 1884 in Banbridge, Down Ireland. I am trying to find information on her to. The story goes that she was adopted and her surname was changed to Wilson and my Grandmother was raised by her Uncle and Aunt in Belfast, N. Ireland.

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

elwynsoutter1 — 2011-03-09 01:26:05Z

The uncle Samuel Beggs married Eliza Sara M’Evoy in 1874. Their marriage was registered in Banbridge 1874, Volume 11, page 225. If you order a copy of their marriage certificate that should establish a family address in 1874 as well as giving you his father, so taking the research back another generation.

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

shannonrpye — 2011-03-09 00:48:24Z

I will check this out and see what I can do. I am new at all this. Thank you so much for all your help.

Re: Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

elwynsoutter1 — 2011-03-09 00:25:21Z

There’s a birth registered for a Henrietta Beggs in Belfast Jan – Mar 1887, Volume 1, page 289.

Constance and David’s marriage is registered in Lisburn July – Sept 1920 Volume 1, page 1039. The marriage cert should give her father’s name and his occupation, as well as her address at the time of the marriage.

You can get photocopies of both the above certificates for €4 each from GRO Roscommon, provided you quote all the above details and Roscommon don’t have to do any searching. www.groireland.ie/

This looks like Constance in the 1911 census, staying with her uncle and his wife near Dromore:

www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Down/Quilly/Quilly...

The name on the census form looks to me like “C Henrietta” but has been transcribed on the computerised version as Henry. She was described as a niece rather than a visitor, suggesting she resided there permanently at that time. Orphaned?

She wasn’t staying with them in 1901. (They are just with their own daughter).

Births, Deaths & Marriages in Northern Ireland after 31.12.1921 are not on line. You need to search the records in GRO NI (or pay them to do it for you). www.nidirect.gov.uk/gro

Constance Henrietta Beggs- Help with finding any information on her.

shannonrpye — 2011-03-08 19:55:51Z

I am trying to find any info. I can on Constance Henrietta Beggs-Gribben. I know that she was alive from 1885-1921. She is my Great Grandmother. I also know that she married David George Gribben on 24 Sep 1920. She also had 2 daughters Constance Henrietta Gribben, whom was born in Banbridge, Down, Northern Ireland. She also had another daughter named Elizabeth Anne Gribben, whom was given up for adoption. The story goes that she was put up for adoption, because Constance H. Beggs-Gribben died giving child birth. I was told that Elizabeth's surname was changed to Wilson.
So I am looking for any information on Constance's Parents names, where she lived while growing up, Siblings? and anything else I can find on her. I have looked everywhere and could only find her marriage info., and when she had her eldest daughter Constance Henrietta Gribben-Lacy which is my Grandmother. Thanks in advance.

Re: BEGGS in Ballyhalbert/Ballyfrench, County Down, Ireland

ameliawhiteaker — 2011-03-04 16:51:38Z

I emailed you at your net zero address and haven't heard anything from you.

Try emailing me at amelia.whiteaker at gmail.com

Re: BEGGS in Ballyhalbert/Ballyfrench, County Down, Ireland

bkabmeyer — 2011-03-03 14:44:00Z

Amelia,
I'm sorry I didn't get your email address.
You can email me at bkabmeyer @ netzero.com (all together).
I would be happy to share what I have.

Re: BEGGS in Ballyhalbert/Ballyfrench, County Down, Ireland

ameliawhiteaker — 2011-03-03 06:14:21Z

Hi Kathy,
We didn't even know that John Beggs had any children with Helen Downey. We had the spelling of her last name as Downy. Could you provide me with more information on Allen Beggs and his children. Would you please send me the link for the newpaper article you found? I would like to see the federal records too. I sent you my personal email in a message and would like to contact you further on John Beggs.

Re: BEGGS in Ballyhalbert/Ballyfrench, County Down, Ireland

bkabmeyer — 2011-03-02 21:45:41Z

Hi again Amelia,
The story of my gr-grandfather, John BEGGS, has been a mystery to my mom and her family since the 1920s. My grandfather, Allen Beggs, never knew his father and I was only able to track this branch of my family starting w/an old newspaper article I found online. I feel like I've found a lot since that article started me off. I would love to contact you to find out more. Perhaps you have some information that can help me find out what happened to him and I can help you answer some questions as well.

I do know that John Beggs met my gr-grandmother (Helen Downey) while he and Helen's brother served together in WWI. John Beggs was court-martialed and sent to prison in June 1919, he was 27. He married Helen Downey in NY 2 days before he was sent away. He served a 6-yr sentence at US Peniteniary in Leavenworth, Kansas (1920 census). The last thing I know about John was he was paroled and lived in Kansas City, KS in 1924. My gr-grandmother, Helen and grandfather, Allen Beggs though lived in Brooklyn, NY in the 1930 Census- Helen had re-married.

I have some official records, mostly federal prison records unfortunately, about John Beggs including parents (John and Essie) and info including sisters Maggie and Sarah, correspondence with cousin, James Beggs in Kansas City and more.
Please contact me. Thanks, Kathy

Book of James Beggs Sr. born 1617 in Ireland...descendants from this James...

debbieindoha — 2011-02-23 02:24:18Z

I have a copy of a book called "Descendants of James Lemen and Mary Ann (Crow) Beggs"

Compiled by Their grand-daughter
Virigina Sinclair Catron
1947

I am at a loss as to why my Beggs grandfather had this book, and am having a hard time seeing how it ties to my Beggs family. Anyway! This line comes from James Beggs Jr. and Elizabeth Hardy Beggs, James Beggs Jr. having been the son of James Beggs Sr., born in 1617.

If I can help someone else out - I am happy to do so!

Debbie

Re: JAMES BEGGS b/Ireland 1700's

tombeggs — 2011-02-15 16:38:16Z

When I was in Larne a few years ago I visited the cemetery in Kilwaughter. There are numerous Beggs families buried there. Undoubtedly there would be many Beggs in any cemetery in the Larne area.

I was also very fortunate to visit the cemetery at Kilwaughter castle. It is massively overgrown with brambles and grazing goats. The stones are all in significant disrepair, most lying flat on the ground. Kilwaughter castle is adjacent to a current working farm so appears to be private property. You will have to talk around with locals to see if you can get access.

Please stay in touch with what you find. I don't know that I was able to find any absolute connections, even though I have confirmation that my Beggs line was in the Larne area in the early 1800s.

Good luck.

Tom Beggs
tombeggs@aol.com

Re: JAMES BEGGS b/Ireland 1700's

ameliawhiteaker — 2011-02-15 15:22:00Z

Where in Ireland did your James Beggs come from?

Re: JAMES BEGGS b/Ireland 1700's

ameliawhiteaker — 2011-02-15 15:19:12Z

Do you have a list of the cemeteries and churches you visited in County Antrim? I'm planning a trip there and am also searching for Beggs family. Any help or suggestions of where to go, would be greatly appreciated.