Elder & McGilligan Genealogy

Thomas Elder married Mary Crossan on 22 Jun 1901 at the Long Tower Roman Catholic Chapel, Co. Derry, Ireland. Thomas is recorded as a full age widower from Lecky Road, Derry (Occupation: Painter). His father, William Elder’s occupation is recorded as labourer. Mary is recorded as a full age spinister from Derry (Occupation: Factory worker). Her father, Neal Crossan’s occupation is recorded as a labourer.

4th November 2007: A comment by “Anne Marie” confirms this to be a second marriage for Thomas Elder. He was first married to Sarah-Jane Doherty, who died during child birth of a daughter with the same name. Thomas Elder and Mary Crossan moved to Scotland and had two sons, William and Paddy Elder. Thomas Elder died in Dumbartonshire, Scotland on 12 Sep 1955 aged 88 years.

Source: Personal Research

William Elder married Sarah McCann on 15 May 1887 at the Long Tower Roman Catholic Chapel, Co. Derry, Ireland. William is recorded as a full age bachelor from Barnwell Place, Derry (Occupation: Painter). His father, William Elder’s occupation is recorded as labourer. Sarah is recorded as a full age spinister from Derry. Her father, Patrick McCann’s occupation is recorded as a labourer.

Source: Personal Research

Thomas Elder married Sarah Jane Doherty on 20 Nov 1889 at the Waterside Roman Catholic Chapel, Co. Derry, Ireland. Thomas is recorded as a full age bachelor from Barnwell Place, Derry (Occupation: Painter). His father, William Elder’s occupation is recorded as labourer. Sarah Jane is recorded as a full age spinister from Barnwell Place, Derry. Her father, Henry Doherty’s occupation is recorded as a labourer.

Source: Personal Research

A few months ago, I began to catalog my research of birth, death and marriage indexes for Ireland. The complete catalog will take a considerable time to complete. I will post an announcement every time I upload major updates.

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William Carter married Mary Jane Elder on 26 Sep 1882 at the Waterside Roman Catholic Chapel, Co. Derry, Ireland. William is recorded as a full age bachelor from Waterside (Occupation: Labourer). His father, James Carter’s occupation is recorded as labourer. Mary Jane is recorded as a full age spinister from Waterside (Occupation: Maid). Her father, William Elder’s occupation is recorded as a labourer.

Source: Personal Research

Elder, S is recorded on the War Memorial for servicemen and servicewomen between 1939 and 1945. I’m assuming Elder, S is male, listed as Allied Forces and survived the conflict. The memorial has a separate section for those who fell during the war. The large granite War Memorial for Kilrea, Co. Londonderry is found at the centre of the town on the middle of the crossroads.

William James Elder married Matilda Millar on 18 Dec 1879 at the Faughanvale Presbyterian Church outside of Eglinton, Co. Derry, Ireland. William is recorded as a full age bachelor from Tully. His father, David Elder’s occupation is recorded as farmer. Matilda Miller is recorded as a full age spinister from Tully. Her father, John Millar’s occupation is recorded as a farmer.

Source: Personal Research

James Logan married Mary Jane Elder on 9 Dec 1875 at the Faughanvale Presbyterian Church outside of Eglinton, Co. Derry, Ireland. James is recorded as a full age bachelor from Gortagerty. His father, John Logan’s occupation is recorded as farmer. Mary Jane Elder recorded as a full age spinister from Doneybrewer. Her father, Samuel Elder’s occupation is recorded as a farmer.

Source: Personal Research