County down ireland history book

To make information freely available, with your help. Downpatrick, meanwhile, was named for its most famous resident, st. Families of county cork, ireland book of irish families, great and small volume 4 olaughlin, michael c. Online records for county down ulster historical foundation. Down, northern ireland family history research site aim. This is the 1700s, almost synonymous with the 18th century. Contae an duin is one of six counties that form northern ireland. It was during the williamite war in ireland from 1689 to 1691 the county was a center of protestant rebellion against the rule of the catholic james ii. The most numerous families from birth records are given, as well as rather rare down families found in heraldic records. Their children john, eliza, sarah, david, robert, joseph, were all born in ireland and came with them. One of the county s most prominent features is the ards. Ireland presbyterian church records genealogy familysearch wiki. Down is ireland s most easterly county, bordered by armagh and antrim, it to is one of the counties of northern ireland. Down, one of the counties of ulster, is located in northern ireland.

The estimated population in 1992 was 416,600, a more recent approximation puts it at about 516,000. Down town120 years of downpatricks shops in photography. Bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road, newtownards, bt23 4tj. In this collection of around 150 photographs, historian keith haines takes the reader on a nostalgic tour of the northern part of county down. In the place indexes, look for church records by county and then town, city, or parish. County down is located in the historic province of ulster, and one of six counties that today forms northern ireland it covers an area of about 2,448 square km 945 square miles, and ranks third as the most populated county in all of ireland.

The county down ancestry project has been researched and published online by various genealogy and historical groups situated throughout the county. Apart from some very useful history, including on the cromwellian settlement, the plantation of ulster, the arrival of the huguenots and palatines in ireland, etc. This free website offers access to burial records from. The names are referred to in the irish civil registers. The list of parish registers the list of church of ireland parish registers was originally compiled inhouse for the public record office of ireland proi, now the national archives of ireland nai, by miss margaret griffith 19112001 deputy keeper of the proi during the 1950s. That book gives hundreds of family histories from county down and the surrounding areas. County down topographical dictionary of ireland 1837. It borders county antrim to the north, the irish sea to the east, county armagh to the.

County down genealogy and family history notes, volume 14 in the series, expands upon that coverage with added families and new resources just for down. George bassett, county down guide and directory 1886. To the memory of samuel glass and his wife mary gamble, imigrants from banbridge county down ireland, ad 1736. County down, ireland, genealogy and family history notes. County down simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Murphycromie looking for information on a joseph murphy or grace cromie who were married sept 3rd 1920 in killinchy, county down, ireland the information i have about joseph murphy is he was born in county down ireland in 1884 and died in hamilton, ontario canada in 1961. Down was a large and except for the mourne mountains in the south fertile county and, as the century progressed, the linen trade added to its prosperity while its proximity to belfast encouraged the investment in estates of wealthy merchants.

It borders county antrim to the north, the irish sea to the east, county armagh to the west, and county louth across carlingford lough to the. One of the county s most prominent features is the ards peninsula, famed for its sandy beaches and bucketandspade resorts. It is the northernmost county in ireland and has ties to scotland and neighboring counties in northern ireland, while remaining a part of southern ireland the republic of ireland. County down, ireland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. A large number of church of ireland and presbyterian registers of baptisms for the city of belfast. The two counties are the home of st patrick, and in down youll find legendary locations like saul church in strangford, where the saint began his mission and down cathedral, his final resting place. Bangor is the third largest town in northern ireland, after belfast and derry.

Sign up for the discover northern ireland newsletter for inspiration and. County down land deeds in 1876 county down landowners in 1876 county down local history project search over 79,000 records inc. Down ancestry county down genealogy ancestry records. From atlas and cyclopedia of ireland 1900 county donegal book contents county dublin description of county down down cathedral grey abbey bangor down map. Down ancestry county down genealogy ancestry records online. This is followed by a full directory for every town and village, giving the names and details for all officeholders, professionals, merchants and tradesmen, as well as a full alphabetical directory of farmers and other residents not listed by trade. English is the primary language, although you may find it a challenge understanding as locals talk very fast and have a distinct accent from the rest of ireland.

If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. Against the magnificent backdrop of the mountains of mourne, the links stretches along the shores of dundrum bay, zigzagging back and forth to provide a different vista from virtually every hole. The book itself is not yet in the public records office of northern ireland, although i did persuade the owner to permit me to deposit a photocopy there before i finished making my own copy. Towns in county down, northern ireland town information, uk. It is also one of the thirtytwo traditional counties of ireland and is within the province of ulster. It is bordered by county antrim to the north, county armagh to the west, and the sea to the south and east. Like its neighbor armagh, county down also has strong links with st patrick. It all helps someone, somewhere,sometime whats new. Background the following is taken from the introduction to this book, setting the stage for all the family history that follows. It covers an area of 2,448 km 2 945 sq mi and has a population of 531,665. Family history notes and coats of arms search this book. Downpatrick took its name from the great dun or fort near the cathedral, which was called dunkeltair, the fort of the hero, keltar. County down, contae an duin in irish meaning the fort is one of six counties that form northern ireland, and one of the nine counties of the ancient province of ulster. The subject of mccorrys latest study, a history of west county down, is indeed niche in terms of its geographical and historical scope.

Part of the irish families project, it includes the complete 1659 census for down, county map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in down taken from the irish book of arms. Search down ancestry records online irish family history. Published in 18th19th century history, 20thcentury contemporary history, features, issue 4 winter 2001, volume 9, world war i. County down in the north eastern corner of ireland boasts clean sandy beaches, championship golf courses and impressive mountain scenery of the mourne mountains. The cowan family originated in scotland but moved with a large number of scots to ulster where they stayed several generations. Early spelling of the names discussed have been abstracted from historical sources, and. Francis frith old maps, photos and books of co down. Explanation of and the names of districts for every county, plus link to find townland names in 1851. I was motivated to seek out the records after discovering that one of my fifth greatgrandmothers was a lurgan quaker. The little book of county down hardcover 21 dec 2018. Patrick is purportedly buried in the cemetery at down cathedral, a 14thcentury spired cathedral that overlooks the town from atop cathedral hill. Guide to county down ancestry, family history and genealogy. Newry is a city in county down, in northern ireland. Banbridge genealogy services can help you trace your ancestry in county down northern ireland with over 750,000 records.

The highest concentration of vernacular buildings is found in county donegal. And its not just our land in north west down that that has seen bloodshed. Browsing ordnance survey memoirs of ireland irish history. Just a short drive away, they can hike or abseil in the mournes or play golf at royal county down. Home history of the irish parliament constituencies county down county down co. Irish times county down genealogical resources historical information on the county, census records, gravestone inscriptions and other genealogical data. Part of the irish families project, it includes the complete 1659 census for down, county map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in down taken from the irish book. A large number of church of ireland and presbyterian registers of baptisms for mid, south and west county down. Gravestone inscriptions for county down presbyterian. Contae an duin is one of six counties that form northern ireland, in the northeast of the island of ireland. Emerald ancestors provides instant access to one of the largest collections of northern ireland genealogy records available, containing birth, marriage, death and census records for over 1. Griffiths original list which was titled the table of parochial records and copies was based on inventories. Contact david due to the covid19 pandemic, i am sorry to say that for the foreseeable future no copies of the book will be available from us. Genealogy research center ulster historical foundation you are logged out, please login.

County down genealogy and family history notes, volume 14 in the series, expands upon that coverage with added. Finding your family in county down this illustrated, well indexed book, was created exclusively to help you find your family in county down, ireland. Some records of the lurgan quakers of northern ireland marriage certificates 1698 1726 4 foreward this transcription is part of a collection of northern ireland records which i accumulated through many years of research. The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the county. County down genealogy, family history notes and coats of arms. Given the magic on their doorstep, belfast locals tend to see county down as their playground. Search down ancestry records online search county down.

It was during the williamite war in ireland from 1689 to 1691 the county was a center. This is because civil registration was not introduced to the whole population until 1864 and all returns for the 19thcentury censuses are lost to us. Irish times county down genealogical resources historical information on the county, census. Ireland church records genealogy familysearch wiki. Moira has important links with the siege of derry, the battle of the boyne and other violent events in irish history. Teacher turned storytellers little book on co down photo 1 of 1. Search county down genealogy records online birth, death, marriage, census, gravestone, records for co. There were four cowan brothers who were born in ulster in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Grace cromie was born in 1900 in ireland and died in 1951 in hamilton,ontario canada. Families of county cork, ireland book of irish families. Virtually all roman catholic registers of baptisms for counties antrim and down prior to 1900. Look under the headings parish registers and vestry books for church of ireland records, and look by denomination catholic, methodist, presbyterian, etc. Irish ancestor search start your northern irish family.

In ireland, genealogy researchers studying the first half of the 1800s are hugely reliant on property and land records. There are several free ancestral records of county down available to research for anyone who is interested or has irish roots in this irish county. Ulster historical foundation we are an educational nonprofit organisation formed in 1956. Some records of the lurgan quakers of northern ireland. Our database currently has 122 towns in county down, northern ireland. History of moira discover the history of moira, county down. These maps were to be used with the books of survey and distribution, a compilation of. Information on towns in county down, northern ireland, uk.

Focusing specifically on families within the county, it includes an introduction to research and sources in down. An duibhthrian, meaning the black third is a historic barony in county down, northern ireland. Contact the centre in the county where your ancestor was buried for more information of irish persons who settled in australia, giving their native place in ireland, covering years 18201914. Royal county down is located in one of the worlds most naturally beautiful links settings in the murlough nature reserve. Simply fill in your ancestors name to start discovering your northern irish family history with our free search facility. Knowing where your ancestors lived is a very important part of irish genealogy. North down roots is a free genealogy and local history website, for. The flax grants 1796 tithe records 18201830s griffiths valuation 1863 census summaries 1901.

Millisle, county downhaven from nazi terror history ireland. Birth records the information presented on these pages is an index of surname spellings and years that this surname is known to appear in this locality in ireland. Banbridge genealogy banbridge down northern ireland. Accordingly, since 1982 the book has been officially known. The name of patrick was added to commemorate the saints connection with. Weve categorised links by their time period so you may search ireland s history through the ages. According to legend, he is also said to have sung psalms at the holy. The following is a list of the presbyterian graveyards in county down that have been transcribed and published by the ulster historical foundation as part of its gravestone inscription series the name of the parish follows the church, while the volume number is also given. Raymonds county down website records, photos and alot of information on some of the parish areas within the county. The story of the refugee resettlement farm, which existed in millisle, county down from 1938 to 1948, is one of the littleknown secret histories of the second world war in ireland. Doreen is also the author of many more books on folklore, folktales and local history and has a passion for keeping northern irelands past and. It is on the southern half of the west shore of strangford lough, and is bordered by three other baronies. Genealogy research center ulster historical foundation.