Speculum Gregis of Killashee
Speculum Gregis of Killashee - 1849
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Speculum Gregis of Killashee
This small book was held for generations by the ancestors of Philip Wilson of Omagh, who tragically died in 1998. In 2002 his family donated it to the National Archives in Dublin (now designated 2002/95 - Speculum Gregis of the Parish of killashee from the year 1847)
Philip Wilson gave me a copy to use and share as it was a marvellous resource for Killashee genealogy of those who were members of the Church of Ireland congregation.
Note that this is PART 2 of the Speculum Gregis below (written 1849 and updated through 1851). An extraction of the Moffatt and related families from PART 1 (which was written in 1847) is linked here.Overview
The Census was made in a small Pocket-book by the Rev. James M.H. Strangways, Assistant Curate at Killashee, and the original record is in a beautifully clear handwriting, laid out in a very orderly manner, with seperate entries for each townland and household. However, it was subsequently updated, as further entries under the same townlands, as well as additions to those already in the text, were written in, but with a very different handwriting.
From the above, it is extrapolated that in April 1850 the Pocket-book was given to his succesor by the author, who contrary to the original, had very poor handwriting. Extensive corrections have been made to the text, with numerous households, and individuals within families, crossed-out with lines, possibly indicating they were either dead or no longer there.
The date of the corrections in the pocket-book can perhaps be ascertained by the entry of the Waters family of Clonsheeran, where the name of Elizabeth Waters (alias McCoy), wife of Samuel Waters, has been crossed out, but that of Samuel Waters has not been crossed out. From their tombstone in St. John's Churchyard, Longford, we know that she died on 2 March 1851, and he died subsequently on 16 April 1853, so it would seem that the corrections in the text were made in or about the year 1852. If this reasoning is correct, it is remarkable the number of changes that took place in the inhabitants of the Parish in the space of only three years (1849-1852).
The original text by the Rev. Strangways is still almost completely decipherable, and this can be assumed to represent the facts at the date it was taken. All the annotations and comments added later by his successor in a different handwriting will be indicated below within [SQUARE BRACKETS]. Each family between the dotted lines indicates a different household. After many of the names there is a sign or code added, which it is SPECULATED may mean as follows:-
(a covered chalice in the original) = "Receives Communion"
{A} = "Attends church"
* = not deciphered, but PERHAPS meaning their Protestantism was doubtful
Of Uncertain Residence:
ONION, Geo. [present editor's note: George Onion was born in Mohill, Leitrim, and served in the 32nd and 88th foot regiments 1825 - 1840 - WO 97/508/23. In 1855 he was at Cloncallow Townland in Noughaval Parish, Co. Longford, with Harman as landlord.]
(Moffat) Cathe. wife [present editor's note: she was a daughter of Samuel Moffat of Stone Park, just north of Kenagh in Kilcommock Parish)
- 1.
- 2. Julia
- 3.
- 4.
X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X
CRANE, Widow
DARCY, Bessy [DELETED]
HUGHES Pensioner
NB the above people are lodging in or about Killashee
KILLASHEE
PARKE, John
(Graham) Eliza
- Alicia (schoolmistress) [DELETED] 1831 [MARGT.]
- Simon [DELETED] 1835
PARKE, Bessy (cousin)
[CHAS. BOMFORD - SERVANT BOY]
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PALMER, Eliz. (Widow) Methodist
JAMES, Anne (Mrs.)
X BOTH CROSSED OUT X
(The Cottage)
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(The Glebe House)
HUDSON, Rev. Alex.
(Hunt) Harriett, Mrs.
HUNT, Maria, Miss
[MARY HARRIS]
[ALEXR. HARRIS]
[S. KELLY]
..........................................................................
(Yard)
HARRIS, Andrew (steward)
(Morgan) Essy
- Susanna 1839 Dec 17
- Harriett 1842 March 22
- Sarah 1844 Aug 6
- Essy 1846 June 5
- Henrietta 1848 -
- [Elizabeth]
- [Mary]
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(Glebe Land)
DUBOURDIEU, Saml. (Gardiner)
HARRIS, widow
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ONION, Robt. (very deaf - pensioner - no family)
Mary {A}
ONION, widow Mary
- Rebecca
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CARR, Jas. (very poor)
(Carr) Ellen
- Ellen [DELETED] 1828 July
- James [DELETED] 1833 Feb
- Eliza 1835
- William [DELETED] 1830
NIXON, Edwd. (Asst. Schoolmaster - lodger) {A} [DELETED]
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CARR, Robt. {A}
(Browne) Mary {A} [DELETED]
- John 1821 May
- James {A} 1824 Feb
- Bessy {A} 1826 June
- William 1833 Augt.
HUGHES (Lodger - a Papist - a pensioner) [DELETED]
[X CHILDREN CROSSED OUT X]
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CRANE, widow (Methodist - lodging in village) [DELETED]
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NARY, Mary, widow {A} (very poor)
- Elizabeth [DELETED] 1817
- Edward {A} 1820
- Richard {A} [DELETED] 1825
- John [DELETED] 1829
- Robert [DELETED] 1830
- Margaret 1833
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KIDD, Jas. {A} 1804
(Cary) Esther (Marrd. Feb 4 1836) 1812
- No Family
WILSON, James (servant - very poor) [DELETED]
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BEATTY, Richd. (pensioner - Rl. Sappers & Miners)
(Russel) Isaba. (Nov 1829 married)
- Mary 1837 Feb 21
- Elizabeth 1839 Oct 1
- Richard 1841 Novr. 6
- Isabella 1843 Sep 18
- John 1845 Nov 9
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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BAXTER, Margt., widow [DELETED - ALIAS MRS. CAREY]
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KILLASHEE & MOYGH
SMITH, Wm. (Pensioner 91st. Regt.)
[present editor's note: pension file found in UK National Archives - WO 97/1005/11, WILLIAM SMITH Born CLONGISH, Longford Served in 91st Foot Regiment Discharged aged 38, 1827 to1848]
(Carr) Maria (a daughter to Jas. Carr) (Married 1848)
[.... - DELETED]
[JOHN]
[ESSY]
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HYDE, Mrs. Mary (Methodist)
(Husband living in Longford - Registrar of Marriages)
Her daughter
CATHCART, Anne *(DOUBTFUL)
(Husband in Ballinalee)
- John * 1832
- Frazer Richd. * 1834
- Sarah 1840
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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WOODLAWN
McKINLY, Geo. {A}
(Waters) Eliza {A} never come to church
- Mary Anne 1829
- Eliza [DELETED] 1833
- Hannah 1835
- George 1836
- Samuel 1840
- [HANNAH BROWN] [1851]
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CLONFINFY
McCORMICK, Anne (widow) * {A} Married 1805 {A}
(very wicked tempered woman)
- Alexander ) 1826
- George ) 1827
- Samuel ) very good boys 1829
- Charles ) 1832
- Thomas ) 1833
- Mary Jane 1837
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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LYNEEN
DAWSON, Geo.
(Foster) Mary A
- Richd. Foster 1844 July 31
- Mary Anne 1845 Nov 22
- John 1848 May 6
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X - GONE FEB. 1849]
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LONY, Chas.
(Rollins) Mary (Married Feb 1, 1817)
- 1830 Sept.
- Maria 1833 Jan.
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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LAWSON, widow Sarah {A}
(Grandchild)
- John
REGAN, widow Anne (lodger)
- Catherine [DELETED] abt. 1834
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ROLLINS, Wm. {A}
(Shaw) Mary {A} 2nd wife
- William 1836
- James 1839 June
- John 1841 Aug
- Fanny 1843 Aug
- Jane Mary 1846 Feb
- Catherine 1848 June
ROLLINS, John {A} (brother)
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ROGERS, Henry (married - very poor)
- 1.
- 2.
Grandchild
- 3.
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
..........................................................................
BALLYDRUM
ROSS, Chas. (Clerk & Schoolmaster) (dead Feb. 1849)
- (no children)
Nieces and nephew
MILLS, Phobe
ROSS, Eliza
- , Robert
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
..........................................................................
(School House)
[JAMES SMYTH]
..........................................................................
ROSS, John (Methodist)
Eliz.
- Helen 1846 Sept
- Mary 1848 June
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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ROSS, Jas. (Rathcline Clerk - Methodists)
(Achmuty) Helen {A}
- Susanna [DELETED] 1823 May
- Hannah 1828 Feb
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PAYNE, Abm.
(Ryder) Eliz (old and infirm & careless)
(son)
PAYNE, Chrr. * {A} (very careless)
(Carr) Margt. (Marrd. Feb. 10 1845)
- Abraham 1845 Nov
- John 1847 March
- (inft.)
(nephew)
RYDER, John 1832
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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CAMPBELL, Wm. 1789
(Ryland) Mary {A} (Jan 19 1829) 1800
- Joseph 1830 Apl.
- William [DELETED] 1831 June
- James 1833 Augt.
(Prot Orphan)
McGILL, Henry 1837
(servant woman)
RYLAND, My.
[X ORPHAN/SERVANT CROSSED OUT X]
..........................................................................
CAREY, John (Pensioner)
[present editor's note: This may be: WO 119/1/137 JOHN CAREY. Born THISNEY, Longford. Served in 47th Foot Regiment; 5th Irish Brigade; 4th Royal Veteran Battalion. Discharged aged 29. Covering date gives year of discharge. Kilmainham Reference: A148. See film image 275. 1806]
(Cox) Sabina {A} [DELETED]
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(son in law)
MARLY, Mat. {A}
(Carey) Sabina
- Anna Maria 1846
- William 1848
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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CORRIGARROW
CAMPBELL, Richd. {A}
Mary {A} (Aug 12 1819)
- Fanny 1834
- John 1836
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(Bog)
NUGENT, David * {A} (never comes to Church)
(Deane) Maria
- John 1839
- [EDWARD]
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NEWTOWNMORE
SIMPSON, Wm. (pensioner - very deaf)
[present editor's note: May be this individual, from UK National Archives: WO 119/10/263 WILLIAM SIMPSON. Born LITTLEHILL, Longford. Served in 58th Foot Regiment; 134th Foot Regiment; 83rd Foot Regiment. Discharged aged 28. Covering date gives year of discharge. Kilmainham Reference: A2904. See film image 467. 1803]
(Wilson) Mary (Oct 21 1810)
[DAVEY, ELIZA - DELETED]
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MIDDLETON
MONTFORT, Henry, Esq. {A}
(Walsh) Selina
- Henry (now owner of estate) 1827
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CLONDRA
SKIPTON, Valerius, Capt., J.P. (old and Gouty) {A}
[Web Editor's Note: From Challis's Peninsular Roll Call, he wasy paymaster with the 28th Regiment of Foot on 21 Dec 1809, and was with the Portugese Army June to Nov 1812. He took part in the battles of Salamanca, Burgos and Villa Muriel]
[MR. & MRS. D.....]
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DALY, Michl. (old and stupid) [DELETED]
(Caffry) Anne {A}
- Anne 1820
(grandchildren)
- Cuthbert
- Robt. 1836
- Eliza 1838
[MRS. CUTHBERT]
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HEANY, Jas. * {A}
(Fallon) Mary * {A}
(grandchild)
CONNOR
DOHERTY 1843
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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HOGG, Gilbt., Mr. {A} (priest lodges here)
(Skipton) Caroline {A}
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FLEMING, Wm., Mr. {A}
(Whilley) Margt.
- William (generally in Dublin)
- John {A}
- Joseph
- Margaret
- Harriet
- Jane
- Eliza
- Sophia
[MRS. WM. & CHILD]
(servants and apprentices)
Wm. Hall & son : Margt. Deane [ALL DELETED]
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GOULDSBURY, Fras., Esq. * {A}
(Kinsley) Alicia
- Frances Louisa
- Sophia Caroline
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Engineers (2)
Kelly, -
[X CROSSED OUT X]
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NB Two Presbyterian families reside in this village and its neighbourhood, one named Montgomery - the other Stewart [DELETED] - both large - never come to Killashee church.
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GOULDSBURY, Mrs. Arth. {A}
- Daughters 3 - never by any chance come to church
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McDONALD, Michl. * (lock keeper) (never enters a church door)
(mother)
SAVAGE, Eliz.
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
..........................................................................
(POLICE)
RAMSEY, Saml. (Sergt.) (B. a presbyterian but sometimes comes to church)
[X CROSSED OUT X]
..........................................................................
MOFFATT, Wm. * {A} (never appears at church) [DELETED]
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BALLINAKILL
WILSON, Geo. {A}
(sister)
Jane [DELETED]
- [JAMES] his natural child
[ROBERT]
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
..........................................................................
WILSON, John * {A} (Brother to ps. landlord)
(Moffatt) Mary (2d wife)
- Sarah Jane {A} 1832
- Alexander {A} 1835
2d wife
- Elizabeth
- Hannah +
- Mary Anne + twins 1848
- [JOHN]
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SHAW, Robt. {A}
(McCord) Margt.
- Margaret (going to Archd. Oldfields) 1823
- Anne + 1827
- Robert + going to America 1828
- Charles {A} 1830
- Mary 1834
- John 1838
- Elizabeth 1841
[X CHILDREN MARGARET - MARY CROSSED OUT X]
..........................................................................
SHAW, Saml. (widower & childless - one daughter in America)
SHAW, Thos. * {A}
(Thos. son)
- Robert 1838
[X THOS. FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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AUGHAKEERAN (Kilmore Road)
ROSS, Thos. * {A}
(Broderick) Anne
- Eliza
- Matilda
- Robert 1835
- Thomas 1837
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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BALLYCLARE
HOWARTH *
NB James the father - Pensioner - is a waiter at Sutcliffes Hotel, Longford - his wife a Papist & the children suspected of going both ways
- Anne * {A}
- Cath. Ellen 1833
- Mary Eliz. 1836
- Louisa Jane {A} 1839
[X CHILDREN ANNE - MARY ELIZ. CROSSED OUT X]
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WILSON, Saml. (Petit sessions & Loan Fund Clerk)
(Martin) M Anne
- Hannah 1847 Augt. 6
- [JAMES]
- [WILLIAM]
(Prot. Orph.)
IRWIN, Thos. 1836 March
[X ORPHAN CROSSED OUT X]
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MOFFAT, Jas. {A}
[present editor's note: formerly of Bunacly Townland. Removed by Landlord Henry Montfort for being too old. He is brother to Samuel Moffatt who emigrated to Bearbrook, Cumberland Township, Upper Canada]
(Bole) Eliz
- Margaret
(grandson)
SHAW, Jas. (son to T. Shaw, Ballinakill)
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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CLONSHEERAN (Longford Road)
WATERS, Saml. {A}
(McCoy) Eliza {A} [DELETED]
[MRS. FEE]
[JOHN]
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SHARAVOGUE
WILSON, Robt.
(Allen) Sarah (2d wife)
- Elizabeth 1824
(2d wifes child)
- Anna Mary 1839
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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CLONMORE
ROLLINS, Jas. {A}
(Hayes) Mary A (very Rheumatic)
- Richd. 1823
- Isabella 1831
- Harriet 1834
- Kate 1837
- John 1839
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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DEANE, Wm. {A}
(Kidd) Mary {A}
- Margaret [DELETED] 1824
- Ellen 1831
- William {A} 1833
- Thomas {A} 1836
- James {A} 1841
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PERRY, Wm. {A}
(Daniel) Joanna
- William {A} [DELETED - AMERICA] 1827
- Kate 1829
- John {A} 1831
- Margaret 1833
- Edward 1835
- Helena 1839
NB with the exception of the father & Kate & very seldom one of the brothers the rest of this family never enter a church door
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AUGHNAKILL or CHURCH HILL
WILSON
(Forbes) Margt., widow
(Grandson)
BRENNAN, James (always called WILSON his mother's name. His father a R. Cathc. He himself is SEXTON of the Church)
[X BRENNAN CROSSED OUT X]
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GURD, Robt.
(Wilson) Ellen (March 19 1828) 1812
- Anne 1844 Dec 1
(apprentice)
HOOD, Robert (fr. Wilsons Hospital)
(Protestant Orphans)
GALLAGHER, Jane [DELETED] 1837
BURNS, Margaret
SHAW, Margaret
MITCHELL, Mary Anne
[ELIZA WALKER]
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GRILLAGH
TRELFORD, Edwd. [CH. WM.]
(Shaw) Eliza
- Jane 1844
- Isabella 1846
- Robt. Shaw 1849
- [MARIANNE]
- [GEORGE] [1852]
(Mother in law)
SHAW (Bole) Margt.
- Ambrose 1805
(Grandchildn.)
- Mary 1832
- John 1834
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MOFFATT, David
(Haydon) Anne
- Kate 1831
- William [DELETED] 1833
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DERRYADD
SHAW, Jas. {A} (lame) 1784
(McIntyre) Bridget (May 29 1819) 1792
- Alexander (m......) [DELETED] 1827
- William [DELETED] 1833
- Samuel 1835
- [CATHERINE]
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CLONFUGH
PRESTON, Robt.
- John 1822
- Jane 1824
- Hannah [DELETED] 1827
(Protestant Orphans)
MURTAGH, Mary
CANNING, Jane
FYFE, Phobe [DELETED]
[JANE LINDON ?]
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RAPPAREE HILL
GOULDSBURY, Richd. C. {A}
(Mangan) Anne
- Richard +
- John Arth. + twins
- Arthur [DELETED]
- Robt.
- Jane
- William
- Eliza Anne 1848
(wifes daughter)
MANGAN, Eliza
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MAGEE, John
Eliza
- Mary
- George
- Elizabeth
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(here ends original entries)
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MRS. GOULDSBURY
MRS. FERGUSON
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NOT (DOCUMENTED ?)
CLONARD
H. McCARTHY
- JAMES
- ELLEN
- MARGT.
- MARIAN
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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DAVID WILSON
- ANDREW
- CATHERINE
- JASPER
- CECILIA
- ARTHUR
- SUSANNA
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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KILLASHEE
WILKINSON, Thos.
Sarah
- ELIZA
- SARAH
- ANNA MARIA
- MARIANNE
- EMILY
- JANE
- VICTORIA JEMIMA
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
HEAD CON. MASON
SERGT. SLEATER
BROWN
HALL
WM. McCALLY
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LYNEEN
LONEY, JAS.
ELIZA
- JAMES
- JOHN
- ELIZA
- JANE
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LONEY, ROBT.
ISSABELLA
- CATHERINE
- ELIZABETH
- THOMAS
MRS. FORMAN
- WILLIAM & WIFE
- JOHN
- KATE
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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CLONMORE
MILLS, RALPH
SARAH
- ELIZABETH
- MARGARET
- JAMES
- SARAH
- EMILY
- LETITIA
- THOMAS
- RACHEL
- RALPH (BAPTIZED PRIVATELY)
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KILLASHEE
LENNON, (JOHN SMITH)
MRS. (CATHERINE)
- PHILIP
- WILLIAM
- MARIA
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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CARLISLE, GEO.
MARIA
- HARRIET
- MARIANNE
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CLONDRA P. BR...
CHAPMAN [DELETED]
MORTON [DELETED]
G. CLARKE
R. GALBRAITH [DELETED]
J. JOICE [DELETED]
WM. CROSBY
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MRS. CLARKE [DELETED]
MRS. CHAPMAN [DELETED]
A.M. MORTON [DELETED]
MARY FROY
[X FAMILY CROSSED OUT X]
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MAGILL
SHAW
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SHARVOGUE
R. CORY
MARTHA (LAHY)
- MATHEW
- ELIZA
- EDWARD
- JANE
- MARTHA
- JOHN 1852
RENNICK
WIFE
HER DAUGHTER
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LYNEEN
SIMPSON, ROBT.
ELIZA
- SUSANNA 1840
- MARGARET 1842
- MARY 1844
- WILLIAM 1846
- ELIZA 1849
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CLONDRA
THOS. CRAWFORD
FANNY
- JOHN
- GEORGE
- MARY
- REBECCA
- THOS.
- JANE
THE MARSHALLS & GORMANS
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MR. LEVINGE
MRS. LEVINGE
- CHILDREN
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