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Books on the Murdoch Family

BarbaraS68 — 2009-11-15 05:45:05Z

Greetings,

I just found a new online bookstore that gives away FREE SEARCHABLE CD-ROM with the purchase of any family history book, they have over 20,000 titles to choose from, I just tought that I will pass it along to you.

Their address is www.ancestralbooks.com

Books that I was able to find from their website for my research:

Genealogy of the Murdoch Family. From 1640 to 1934 - by Leslie, J. D. & Cambell F. Symonds
n/a , 1934

Murdock Genealogy: Robert Murdock of Roxbury, Massachusetts and Some of His Descendants with Notes on the Descendants of John Murdo of Plymouth, - by Murdock, Joseph Ballard
Boston, MA , 1925

Robert Murdoch of Michigan

KarlMacEachron — 2009-10-14 22:11:40Z

I am looking for a Robert Murdoch who enlisted
in 1955 into the USAF and took his basic military
training a Sampson (Flight 4399). He was originally
from Michigan.

I am a former member of Flight 4399 and would like
to talk to him by phone, or exchange emails.

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

girvanmhodges — 2009-08-19 18:54:47Z

Hello Alastair, Thanks for your response. Re David Murdoch's parents, I have booked a search day at Reg House,Edinburgh in three wks time & hope to get some positive results on some Murdoch research. Will let you know. Mary

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

downey6657 — 2009-08-18 06:53:22Z

Helllo Mary
I am not sure about your statement that David MURDOCH (in Dallsaloch, Auchinleck) is the son of William MURDOCH & Janet HAMPHIE.

Based upon the scant evidence in that they share the same headstone in the Auchinleck Kirkyard I believe the parents of David are Robert MURDOCH and Jean BRECKENRIG. The monumental inscription mention records 2 sons of this couple Ebenezer (died 1802) and John(died 1800)of whom I can find no mention in Auchinlcck Parish Registers

Alastair

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

girvanmhodges — 2009-08-17 18:50:44Z

Hello, Re your email 25 Feb 2007 - Re Rbt Murdoch B 1793 at Dalsalloch, Auchinleck, who married Agnes Templeton. The date fits in with some info I have on David Murdoch & Elizabeth Campbell. My GG Grandmother Jane was their firstborn in 1791, Robert in 1793, William 1794, Mary 1796, Margaret 1798, David 1801, Agnes 1803 and Martha 1806.
David Murdoch's parents were William Murdoch B circa 1720 & Janet Hamphie B 7/8/1745 at Ayr.( her father was James Hamphie )
I did not know of Robert & Agnes' son James "Jimmy", any other in the family?
I am searching to find out if the above line is connected to William Murdoch, Inventor.
MH

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

girvanmhodges — 2009-08-17 18:21:32Z

Hello Alastair, Thankyou for your response to my email Re David Murdoch & Elizabeth Campbell. How interesting to find that you too are a descendant of the above, David their son.
What I would like to find is if there is a connection to William Murdoch, Inventor. My search has not found the link as yet.
Apologise for the delay in replying. Regards Mary H.

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

downey6657 — 2009-08-08 00:40:44Z

Hello Peter
Thanks for your reply.
I would be pleased to see what information you have
My email address is a.downey@xtra.co.nz

Alastair

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

Weathersticks — 2009-08-07 12:40:43Z

Dear Alastair,

I (think) we may have been in touch before?
Are you in New Zealand?
I have a 'listing' of my MURDOCH Family Tree, back to David Murdoch and Elizabeth Campbell married on the 29th. April 1829 - but no further?
Have you any information going further back in time?
I can send you a print-out of what I have got here in Wales, if you would care to send me your address.
Hope to hear from you in due course.
Kindest regards

Peter Murdoch.

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

downey6657 — 2009-08-07 11:19:33Z

Hello
I am also a descendant of David MURDOCH & Elizabeth CAMPBELL of Dalsalloch from their son David
I would be interested in exchanging information with you.

Alastair

AlexanderMurdochPA1700-1800s

namanz — 2009-08-05 00:22:51Z

Seeking contact with anyone searching Alexander Murdoch m. Mary Northeimer, d. of Adam Northeimer of Lancaster County, PA. Most likely m.before 1815. Possible connection to Berks Co. also. Alexander probably died in 1840s. Mary died 1880 in her 90s.

William Murdoch

susanmbs1 — 2009-07-27 17:16:08Z

I am looking for family of William Murdoch, born in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He was born April 20, 1895. He emmigrated to Canada as a teenager and enlisted with the 48th Highlanders of Toronto. He died November 10th, 1917 in Belgium or France - probably at Passendaele with the 19th Battalion. His father was also William Murdoch and mother was Barbara Ann Cowan. His name is on the war memorial in Lochwinnoch as one who died in WW1 from that town.

1891 envelope to William B MURDOCH of San Francisco, California

JimMiller599 — 2009-07-15 07:22:52Z

I recently found a photo of an old envelope that William B MURDOCH of San Francisco, California received from Hackney, England in 1891. You can see the envelope on www.philgen.org (search on MURDOCH, select the one with San Francisco, click on View, and scroll to the bottom of the page), or click on the link below. I want to determine if Hackney, England is the birthplace of William B MURDOCH and if this envelope is helpful to someone in their genealogical research. The reason I have a photo of the envelope is because of my interest in using old envelopes and postcards in genealogical research. I have an article in the spring 2009 issue of New England Ancestors entitled Philatelic Genealogy and have started the philgen website. I do not know if the letter that was in the envelope still exists.

Here is a direct link to the photo of the envelope:
http://www.philgen.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&c=for...

Re: Matagorda Bay--Murdochs

surg_nurs — 2009-07-12 22:00:27Z

Would like to compare names with you. My grandfather was Truman Joel Murdoch...I think a sibling of Tom Jr....

Re: The Jayton Murdoch's

surg_nurs — 2009-07-12 21:45:11Z

How exciting! My grandfather was Truman Joel Murdoch, who I believe was a sibling to tom, Minnie...trying to figure it all out, any info u have would be helpful!

Thanks, Kristine Murdoch

Re: John Murdoch

surg_nurs — 2009-07-12 15:40:39Z

My name is Kristine Murdoch, daughter of Robert Bruce Murdoch. Paternal grandfather was Truman Joel Murdoch-your uncle? We are fairly closely related. Do you have info on the Murdoch's that you could share with me? I have pics of Truman, and would love to exchange info with you. Please e-mail me surg_nurs@hotmail.com

Re: James MURDOCH

eucera — 2009-07-06 23:09:41Z

Now then... this is very very late into this discussion, but I think I might have some info, and would welcome some help myself. My great Uncle is Archibald George Charles Forde Campbell-Murdoch (b 1911 in Casablanca). He was here for dinner last evening (5 July 2009) and in really excellent fettle. He is the son of Louis Forde C-M (b. 1871, d. of wounds in 1916 on the Somme). I believe Archie had a sister Betty (b. c. 1915).

Archie married my great-Aunt Sheila Freida Haigh. If you'd like a look at my tree, just let me know.

Mary Murdoch of England

Clannessie — 2009-06-26 21:30:57Z

Could someone please do a lookup on Ancestry for Mary Murdoch especially on the 1841 census?
There are 2 for Mary born about 1801...one for Lancaster, England, the other Middsex, England.

I am trying to find who my Benjamin married in England. He was born in Nova Scotia about 1796. He must have gone back to England to marry. They had a James, about 1823, John about 1827 and a Jane born in 1833 in London. The boys show up the US 1850's census as ship carpenters in NY. I found Benjamin on the 1860 census in Michigan along with John as farmers. I think James stays in NY. Jane ends up in Nova Scotia and marries in 1850 there.

I am trying the name of Mary Stairs Murdoch because one of Jane's daughters was named Mary Stairs Harvie. James Murdoch named his daughter Mary J. Just a guess at this point!

Thanks,
Karen

Re: Murdoch's from Moray, Scotland

diannewilliams34 — 2009-05-27 07:09:46Z

Hello I am researching John, Thomas and James Murdoch from Forres, Moray. They emigrated to the US in circa 1860. Is this your interest.

Dianne Williams

Re: Murdochs of Moray,Scotland

lizwoloski — 2007-03-11 04:26:17Z

My Great grandmother was Ann Falconer Murdoch, born C1848 in Rothes Morayshire and died in 1906 Elgin. She had a brother who had a son Vivian Falconer Murdoch born 1897. I don't know where the Falconer name came from as there are no Falconers in their background that I ever found. I could not find a record of any William but it is strange that they are both Falconer Murdoch.

Family - MURDOCH'

Weathersticks — 2007-02-25 14:06:24Z

Family name - 'Murdoch.'

Researching in particular Robert Murdoch born at Dalsallock in 1793 - married to Agnes Templeton born 1791 - died 24.05.1871 at Auchinleck. Looking to confirm the said Robert Murdoch's parents - and beyond?

(I think there could be a 'link' with a David Murdoch born in 1762 at Auchinleck - died 29.04.1829, who married an Elizabeth Campbell who was born in 1771 and died in 1811?)

Also,information concerning James Murdoch ('Jimmy') - born 28.12.1851 at Auchinleck - son of Robert and Agnes.

Re: Murdoch of WIgtownshire, SW Scotland

kettleswatson — 2009-04-27 15:43:20Z

Hello David,
Not sure if you will get this- your post was in 2004. I have managed to contact Chris (above).
Researching my mom's history- she was the daughter of Sarah Murdoch (William's sister Jane was my Grandmother's sister).
I have very little information, although I was fortunate enough to find Chris's post and receive some welcome info from him.

Eileen kettles.watson@gmail.com

Re: Murdochs of Moray,Scotland

a3a80877 — 2007-03-19 04:54:30Z

The following is the information that I have on William Murdoch married to Mary Robertson:

WILLIAM2 MURDOCH (JAMES1) was born 28 Apr 1797 in Speymouth Moray Scotland, and died 13 Apr 1873. He married MARY ROBERTSON 29 Jul 1819 in Fochabers, Scotland.

Children of WILLIAM MURDOCH and MARY ROBERTSON are:
i. MARGARET3 MURDOCH, b. 06 Mar 1818, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 14 Mar 1818, Fochabers, Scotland Wittnesses at Baptism: James Murdoch & James Robertson
ii. JAMES MURDOCH, b. 12 Nov 1820, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 17 Nov 1820, Fochabers, Scotland
Wittnesses at Baptism: James Robertson & James Murdoch
iii. ANN MURDOCH, b. 01 Feb 1822, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 09 Feb 1822 Wittnesses at Baptism: James Murdoch, Alexander Robertson
iv. JOHN MURDOCH, b. 12 Sep 1823, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 14 Sep 1823, Fochabers, Scotland
Wittnesses at Baptism: John Watt & James Robertson
v. WILLIAM MURDOCH, b. 19 Dec 1829, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 25 Dec 1829, Fochabers, Scotland
Wittnesses at Baptism: James Robertson & John Watt
vi. JANE MURDOCH, b. 18 Nov 1832, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 02 Dec 1832, Fochabers, Scotland
Wittnesses at Baptism: Jane Watt & Jane Taylor
vii. HELEN MURDOCH, b. 16 May 1834, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 16 May 1834, Fochabers, Scotland
Wittnesses at Baptism: Hellen Watt & ? Payne

MARGARET3 MURDOCH (WILLIAM, JAMES) was born 06 Mar 1818 in Fochabers, Scotland. She married JAMES MORRISON 01 Dec 1845 in Bellie, Moray, Scotland, son of PETER MORRISON and ELIZABETH YOUNIE. He was born 1822 in Speymouth Moray Scotland.

Children of MARGARET MURDOCH and JAMES MORRISON are:
i. MARY4 MORRISON, b. 25 Mar 1847, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 11 Apr 1847, Fochabers, Scotland
Wittnesses at Baptism: Alexander Glass & Mary Robertson
ii. ELIZABETH MORRISON, b. 05 Nov 1848, Fochabers, Scotland. Christening: 08 Nov 1848, Fochabers, Scotland Wittnesses at Baptism: Alexander Glass & Jane Murdoch
iii. JAMES MORRISON, b. 05 Mar 1850, Fochabers, Scotland.
iv. MARGARET MORRISON, b. 23 Jan 1852, Fochabers, Scotland.
v. JANE MORRISON, b. 13 May 1854, Fochabers, Scotland.

Hope this helps.

David

Alistar Gray MurDoch - Blantyre

james_hinksman — 2009-04-14 19:38:02Z

Looking for information on a Alistar Gray MurDuch born 1919 Blantyre and died 1972 in Banff, looking for parents names if poss believe that they may have came from the village of Quater in hamilton

Mornington Cannon Murdoch

nuclearfusionreaction — 2008-02-26 11:09:38Z

Looking for any information on Mornington Cannon Murdoch, born about 1900 in Manchester, England. May possibly have links to Newmarket in Suffolk.

Murdoch Robert and Helen to Invercargill NZ

HeatherMurdoch19 — 2008-12-10 14:36:59Z

Robert Murdoch and Helen (Hutchison)arrived in Dunedin on Alpine 1859 with William, James, John, Charles, Wallace from Ayrshire. Contact wanted with decendants, Especially interested in Annie, born 1862 who moved to Australia due to bub on the way.

Re: Murdoch/Murdock's from Grindstone Island and/or Clayton, New York

silversprings77 — 2009-03-22 22:56:01Z

I am directly related to the Murdock family from the Grindstone Island/Clayton area. What sort of information are you interested in? The Grindstone Island Historical society has put together a genealogy of the different families that have come through the Island. Their tree can be accessed at http://www.grindstoneisland.org/genealogy/index.html If I can help in any way, let me know!

Re: Murdoch

sarahm20 — 2008-08-02 04:47:44Z

Hello,

In my family tree I have a Anne Murdoch who married one my ancestors Robert Campbell Jr. According to my family tree, Anne Murdoch was born August 28 1803 and died April 8 1937. She married Robert Campbell April 13 1822. I am not sure but I believe they resided in Iowa. Anne Murdoch is burried in Guernsey County, Iowa. Robert Campbell is burried in Iowa.

Hope this provides some help with your family tree. If so, please write back!

~Sarah

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

stmara — 2009-01-19 12:56:37Z

I have a g gradmother named Lilias Templeton kinnear nee Murdoch. Her parents were Robert Murdoch and Alexandrina murdoch nee mcphail. I have no info on them as yet but they would be early 1800's. My g grandmother died 1965 aged 68.

Re: MURDOCH of Perthshire

75456 — 2008-06-28 04:15:36Z

Shelagh,
I just sent you a long message and don't know what happened to it. As I typed in other surnames IT VANISHED. Can't find. If you don't get my reply please let me know.
bgw3133@aol.com

george petrie murdoch

rosegold98 — 2008-12-15 11:23:20Z

Born Scotland? Future George Petries all born in Australia. Any links

Murdoch/Wallace/Bell

MaggieGoodman90 — 2007-04-02 00:45:47Z

A William Murdoch married a Mary Wallace in Dumfries in 1836. William's father was John Murdoch b.c1781 in Troqueer who married Jane Bell from Troqueer on 12 Oct 1806. I am trying to find out John Murdoch's & Jane Bell's forefathers and any information at all. Can anyone help me please.
Thank you.
Maggie

John Murdoch, Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland

MaggieGoodman90 — 2007-09-07 05:04:32Z

John Murdoch married Jean Bell on 12 October 1806 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbright. They had a son Andrew Murdoch born on 16 January 1813. Can anyone assist in giving me any more information, e.g. siblings, DOB/DOM/DOD of all.

Thank you.
Regards
Maggie from Melbourne,
Australia

William Murdoch. Maybole, Ayrshire 1826 to 1898

tonybonsai — 2009-04-24 16:05:18Z

William Murdoch was born Maybole, Ayrshire about 1826. He was a stonemason / quarryman and had a marriage to Jean or 'Jane' Best that produced a son Willam Murdoch born 1862. Jane died in 1862.
A subsequent marriage at Maybole to Elizabeth Clanachan produced -
Edward, born 1866 but died as an infant.
*Twins* - Jean and John, born 1870.
Elizabeth, born 1872, married James Houston, died 1956.
Agnes, born 1875
Robert, born 1879, married Helen Barr, died 1952
In 1881 the family was resident at Slateford, Maybole.

William Murdoch of Cramond, Scotland in 1810.

noeless — 2007-11-10 10:29:40Z

I seek kin of William Murdoch who was witness at baptism of Eliza Atkinson, dau of Gabriel Atkinson. Eliza was born 6th November and Bapt 12 December 1810.
Maybe the William Murdoch who married Ann Atkinson in Cramond in 1804. Anyone researching these names?

Re: Mornington Cannon Murdoch

flyboybali — 2008-03-25 07:37:38Z

from Stephen Murdoch, Bali. This is one of my grandfathers brothers. Son of Douglas Charles Stuart(may be found as Steward) Murdoch. Mother Josephine Tipping nee Lezart. Marriage 1898 West Derby Disrict, Lancashire. regards, Steve Murdoch, flyboybali@yahoo.com

Re: Family - MURDOCH'

girvanmhodges — 2009-05-02 19:15:02Z

Hello, Yes, Robert's parents would be David Murdoch & Elizabeth Campbell of Dalsalloch, now called Dalshaloch, near Auchinleck in Ayrshire. My GGGrandmother was Jane Murdoch, Robert's sister.
David Murdoch's parents were William Murdoch & Janet Hamphie. Do you know if there is any connection with Wm Murdoch, the Inventor of gas lighting? That is my main aim to find this out.
I live in Scotland, hope you get this ! Regards Mary (nee Girvan)

Re: Murdoch, Swanston, Farrel

markhalsey66 — 2007-12-26 15:21:01Z

Thank you for your information. I went to Gladwin this summer and visited the graves of Charles, Nancy Jane, and their son William,as well as those of James and some of his family. I have seen the photo you mention.
Have you ever seen a marriage record for Charles and Nancy?
Do you know which document lists Charles's middle name as "Luther"?
Is there any information on Charles Ferrell's siblings/parents?
What is the website for all the Ferrell family information?

Re: Murdoch, Swanston, Farrel

jkswan3 — 2007-12-03 06:47:48Z

Charles Luther Ferrell (Farrell) and family moved from Grey County Ontario to Gladwin Michigan sometime between 1861 and 1980. The only wife I am aware of is Nancy Jane Clow. They are buried in Gladwin. He was born in Ireland in 1823 and she in Elizabethtown, Leeds, Ontario in 1826. I have been in touch with Ferrell (U.S. spelling) relatives in Michigan and have obtained photo which includes Nancy Jane Farrell nee Clow, Susan Swanston nee Farrell and Nancy Jane Murdoch nee Swanston. The death cert. referred to in previous Email is obviously incorrect re Susan's mother.

If you google Descendants of Charles L Ferrell you will find a web site with scads of info. I can also provide some additional details.

Re: Murdoch, Swanston, Farrel

jkswan3 — 2007-12-26 21:27:55Z

Here is the web site with Ferrell data.

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/i/Sue-Reimund...

I don't have a marriage record but I found them in the 1851 Elizabethtown Township, Ontario,census along with Elizabeth and Susan, the two oldest children. According to the book A Cleft in the Rock (Descendants of Henry Clow & Rebekah Deforest) by the late Edgar Clow, Nancy Jane Clow's father Simon Clow bought land for them in Grey County, Ontario and from there Charles & Nancy and most of the children eventually emigrated to Michigan.

Sue Reimund is the only source for "Luther".

I have nothing on Charles' parents but Nancy's Deforest ancestors are traced back hundreds of years to France. Her Clow ancestors are traced back to the 1600s in Scotland.

If you let me know by direct Email how I can get in touch with you, I will be glad to phone for further discussion.

Murdoch/McGee

murdocgj — 2007-11-01 12:16:02Z

My Murdochs appear in Scotland around 1845, in Fintry, Stirlingshire. They came from Ireland as did their children.
Their names were Edward M and Rosanna McGee, children Mary, Cathrine, John and Edward born 1831 to 1844.
Edward, head of household was born about 1785 and Rosanna was younger. Can anyone help me as to where they might have come from in Ireland?

Murdoch, John (1818-1903) - Scottish Land Rights Campaigner

martinanderson164 — 2008-10-19 23:51:32Z

I'm currently researching relatives of my great great Grandfather John Murdoch.

Born on 15 January 1818 at Lynemore, Ardchloch, Nairnshire.

In 1827 the family moved to the Island of Islay, and John Murdoch lived there until 1838.

In 1856 he married Eliza Jane Tickell in Dublin, Ireland and they had 6 children.

Any information about these children, John or Eliza would be greatly appreciated.

Murdoch/Murdock's from Grindstone Island and/or Clayton, New York

Old55 — 2008-04-17 12:29:03Z

I am looking for information on our Murdoch Family Tree. They were from Scotland and settled in Ontario, Canada, Grindstone Island in the St. Lawrence River, Clayton New
York and Watertown, New York area. Being Great Lakes sailors some ended up in the mid west.

Any help would be appreciated.

Murdoch's from Moray, Scotland

Old55 — 2008-04-16 12:47:34Z

Interested in Murdoch/Murdock’s immigrating from Moray, Scotland through Canada to Grindstone Island, New York. Many were Great Lakes ship captains and/or sailors.

Re: MURDOCH of Perthshire

shemike — 2008-05-02 07:42:03Z

I have a Janet Murdoch in my tree, born 7/8/1740 at Kilmadock. Her parents were William Murdoch and Isobell Shaw (again of Kilmadock, Perthshire) her siblings were Christian Murdoch (24/4/1745), James Murdoch (17.9.1738) and John Murdoch (my ancestor) 29.1.1737. Have a fair bit more info on this Murdoch line if we have a connection

regards Shelagh

Isabella Murdoch, Scotland

shemike — 2008-03-03 06:55:59Z

I am seeking any information on Isabella Murdoch born abt 1770. Isabella Married Daniel/Donald Ferguson and had a son Thomas. I have a record of one Isabella born 1770 in Glasgow and dying 1841 at Bothwell but have nothing concrete to confirm that this is my ancestor. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Murdochs of Moray,Scotland

MarieFromont — 2007-08-07 01:47:24Z

David, I don't remember you answering me,after I left a message for you, Marie

Re: Murdochs of Moray,Scotland

MarieFromont — 2007-03-28 03:54:42Z

David, regret delay in answering. These are my family. Would you reply on mjfro@xtra.co.nz I would be happy to exchange information with you, Marie

Re: Murdochs of Moray,Scotland

MarieFromont — 2007-03-14 06:40:33Z

Thank you,but I have no Murdochs of those names.Wish I did!
Marie

Agnes Murdoch & husband, Alexander Vallance, 1700s, Old Cumnock, Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland

Janet_Finney — 2007-03-25 19:12:46Z

Alexander Vallance & Agnes Murdoch lived in the Parish of Old Cumnock, Ayrshire and the only children I have found so far are:
Marjory christened or born May 18, 1785
David
Agnes born about 1795 (both Parish of Old Cumnock).
Agnes Murdoch Vallence is on the 1841 census in Muirkirk and is probably a widow. She was probalby there because her daughter Agnes was living there, although, she could have moved there with her husband and children earlier.

Agnes, daughter of Alexander and Agnes, married John Gibson Muir Feb. 6, 1818 and they lived in Muirkirk and New Cumnock. She died March 27, 1863 at New Cumnock. Their children were:
John (1818)
Agnes (1820)
Janet (1823), married Hugh McLeod & lived Muirkirk & New Cumnock.
John Gibson Muir (1825) died in New Cumnock, never married.
Marion (1829)married Andrew Beattie
Margaret (1832) married a Park
Alexander (1834), married twice and lived New Cumnock.
Joseph (1837), died as a child.

I would like to have contact with descendants or with others researching these family names from Old Cumnock, Muirkirk and New Cumnock areas who can help me make contact with those who have more information about the family.

Please contact me directly at
jifjc@primus.ca
OR at
jif137@hotmail.com
OR by mail C/O Richard Finney, 33 St. Louis Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 3J4, Canada.
Janet Isobelle Finney

Margaret Murdoch(k) b. Co. Down, Ireland ~ 1786, m. Wm. Barr

VanetteHobbsHamilton — 2007-09-01 05:57:12Z

Looking for Margaret and William's parents. Death certificates show they were born in Rathfriland, Co. Down in 1786 and 1783 respectively. Probably married in 1820-1821. Five children born in Ireland; Andrew 1822, William 1825, twins Isabelle and Mary Jane abt. 1826, Boyd 1827. William's Bible (the son b. 1825) says he was born near Belfast. The family left Ireland for America in 1831. Both daughters died and buried at sea. One granddaughter given middle name Odin -- perhaps a family name?

Any clues appreciated!

Vanette Hamilton