Elder & McGilligan Genealogy

I’ve uploaded the basics of my 6 generation pedigree chart.

Ancestors of Ray Elder
Surnames include:

• Anderson
• Blake
• Caldwell
• Elder
• Entrican
• Hamilton
• Hunter
• Magee
• McCahon
• McCaughey
• McDevitt
• McGilligan
• McKee
• Meehan
• Perry
• Riddles
• Smyrle
• Walker

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.

1911 Census - Derryvane, Muff, Co. Donegal, Ireland

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.

Source: Personal Research

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.

Source: Personal Research

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.

Source: Personal Research

Samuel Elder married Isabella Preston Browne on 26 Oct 1909 at the Ballyarnett Presbyterian Church, Co. Derry, Ireland. Samuel is recorded as a full age bachelor from Burnfoot (Occupation: Farmer). His father, Samuel Elder’s occupation is recorded as Farmer. Isabella is recorded as a full age spinister from Muff. Her father, James Browne’s occupation is recorded as a farmer.

Source: Personal Research

Killelagh Parish Church is located in Swatragh, Co. Londonderry off the Main Street of Swatragh (A29) just after the bridge. According to my mother, the land for this church building was donated by the McGilligan family.