John Elder married Maggie Harrigan on 21 Jul 1913 at the Long Tower Roman Catholic Chapel, Co. Derry, Ireland. John is recorded as a full age bachelor from Glasgow, Scotland (Occupation: Miner). His father, William Elder’s occupation is recorded as labourer. Maggie is recorded as a full age spinister from Derry (Occupation: Domestic). Her father, Maggie Harrigan’s occupation is recorded as a hosteller.
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James Coyle married Lizzie Elder on 12 Sep 1904 at the Long Tower Roman Catholic Chapel, Co. Derry, Ireland. James is recorded as a full age bachelor from Derry (Occupation: Labourer). His father, John Coyle’s occupation is recorded as poulterer. Lizzie is recorded as a full age spinister from Derry. Her father, William Elder’s occupation is recorded as a labourer.
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Thomas Elder, my great great grandfather, opened for business as a shoemaker in 1896 according to the 1896 Derry Almanac and Directory. In 1896 the Derry Almanac and Directory cost only one shilling. Variations of the advert shown appeared for several years following 1896.
Patrick Elder married Harriet Deery on 2 Aug 1920 at the Long Tower Roman Catholic Chapel, Co. Derry, Ireland. Patrick is recorded as a minor bachelor (Occupation: Painter). His father, Thomas Elder’s occupation is recorded as painter. Harriet is recorded as a full age spinister from Derry. Her father, John Deery’s occupation is recorded as a labourer.
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Recently a gentleman tracked me down through the Elder DNA project. He needs help tracking down graveyards or cemeteries near Belfast International Airport and Lough Neagh. If anyone can help he’d be extremely grateful. He plans to visit Northern Ireland near the end of February. Below is part of his email.
I know that a branch of my Family was in Antrim about 1700 before one of them went to America. I am visiting Antrim next month and was wondering if you had any clues about Cemeteries, Graveyards in the area between Belfast International Airport and Lough Neagh? My “Relations” lived in Artemore which I am told by Belfast University is now Ardmore Townland.
According to the 1911 Census, Robert Elder (Abt 1824-) and his two sons lived in Derryvane, Muff, Co. Donegal, Ireland. The sons are named Samuel (Abt 1857-) and Robert (Abt 1861-). Both are recorded as single with the occupation of agricultural labourer. Robert Elder senior’s occupation is recorded as shoemaker which might be a link to one of my ancestors who started a shoemaker business in Limavady, Co. Londonderry. Their religion is recorded as Presbyterian. Samuel Elder was unable to read or write.
John Hughes married Elizabeth Elder on 14 Mar 1854 at the Ballyarnett Presbyterian Church, Co. Derry, Ireland. John is recorded as a full age bachelor from Drumnacross (Occupation: Labourer). His father, William Hughes’ occupation is recorded as Farmer. Jane is recorded as a full age spinister from Derryvane, Muff, Co. Donegal. Her father, Samuel Elder’s occupation is recorded as a labourer.
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Samuel Elder married Jane Carruthers on 4 Aug 1864 at the Ballyarnett Presbyterian Church, Co. Derry, Ireland. Samuel is recorded as a full age bachelor from Donegheady (Occupation: Farmer). His father, Samuel Elder’s occupation is recorded as Farmer. Jane is recorded as a full age spinister from Ballyarnett. Her father, William Carruthers’ occupation is recorded as a labourer.
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James Wiley married Fanny Elder on 26 Feb 1880 at the Ballyarnett Presbyterian Church, Co. Derry, Ireland. James is recorded as a full age bachelor from Derryvane, Muff, Co. Donegal (Occupation: Farmer). His father, Samuel Wiley’s occupation is recorded as Farmer. Fanny is recorded as an 18 year old spinister from Lenamore, Muff, Co. Donegal. Her father, Robert Elder’s occupation is recorded as a labourer.
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