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Illustrated Victorian map of County Tyrone
Aghyaran, County Tyrone
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Historic maps of Aghyaran and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Aghyaran maps
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Belfast Photographic Memories
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My grandmother, Pheobe Ross was born in Knockadoois. I believe her birthdate was 30 January 1884. She left Ireland with her sister Sarah from Londonderry on the ship "Furnessia". I don't have the departure date, but the ship arrived in New York on 10 October 1906. I believe she also had a sister, Annie Ross. Her father was David Ross and... [more]
Shared on 05 October 2009
Royal School, Portora - Walter G W Pontet
Walter George PONTET (born 1867 Dublin, eldest son of my composer great-grandfather Henry Pontet and his wife Elizabeth Eugenie nee FLEURY) was a teacher at the Royal School, Portora, from at least 1901 and still there at the time of the 1911 census. I am aware that, from at least 1914, he had moved to St Columba's College in Rathfarnham, but... [more]
Shared on 03 September 2009
My mother, Mary Ellen Corrigan was born in Ballintempo, County Fermanagh in 1911. The family of 4 brothers and 6 sisters moved to Culliagh in 1927. I just visited both locations. The old house in Culliagh still stands. It is hard to believe that so many people lived in such a small house. But my uncle... [more]
Shared on 28 August 2009
The Courteney Fawcett Family History
My name is Hugh Fawcett from Greensburg, PA, USA and my ancestors are Ole Courteney Fawcett, born in Mill Quarter, Antrim County and married to Jane Conaway b. unknown d. unknown. Their son was William John Fawcett born January 26, 1863 and William had a cousin by the name of May Fawcett in Toomebridge that was married to Thomas McBride, I... [more]
Shared on 03 August 2009
Does anyone remember FOLIE? Back in the 1950s when I lived in West Park there was a well known man, usually located at the end of the castle walk near Portnahapple, who was famous for his ability to see into the future. Folie was a very quiet person, well liked, who went about his business and bothered no one. I have... [more]
Shared on 31 July 2009
My Great Great Great Grandfather
My 3x great-grandfather Robert McMeakin was a farmer in Moygashel during the potato famine before emigrating to Liverpool in about 1866. He married in Derrycortreavy church in 1847, right in the middle of the famine, so I don't think he was really poor, as he managed to have 5 children before coming over to England.
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Shared on 30 July 2009
Emma McVeigh was born in Ballee in 1903. She was the daughter of John McVeigh and Mary (maiden Murphy). She can be found on the 1911 Irish census in the home of Arthur McVeigh. I believe she was a great niece. Her Aunt Margaret (who married a Curran) is also listed, the address was 150 King Street and Margaret lived there... [more]
Shared on 20 July 2009
When I think of growing up in Glenanne I think of the summers we had when we all would all go to Shaws Lake where we would go swimming and fishing it was the place where we all gathered. I went to the local primary school, Lisdrumchor, which isn't there any more. It was a small school and the teachers were... [more]
Shared on 05 July 2009
Extracts From Aghyaran & County Tyrone books
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The broad thoroughfare reflects not only the market town but also its link with the sea. Below the cobbles still runs the Belfast River, which once had quays allowing ships to come off the Lagan. The far, tall building marks Bridge Street, the spot where the first bridge upstream was located. The shape of things to come is the brand-new National... [more]
This is an extract from Belfast Photographic Memories.
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The horse-drawn trams were a long-established feature of the city, and the system was still being extended up the Cregagh and Anderstown Roads. All parts could be reached from this corner, and its popular name of Castle Junction had become fixed. The 114 cars and 1,000 horses were the property of the Belfast Street Tramway Company. The company was now ready... [more]
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Its quays were once the heart of Belfast the port, and there is no doubt that the remains of Chichester Quay on the right and Hanover Quay on the left will be found below the cobblestones. The square had reached what was to be the height of its dignity, though the row of buildings on the left was modest enough. Some... [more]
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