Elder & McGilligan Genealogy

My Grandfather Thomas Stewart Elder and Grand Uncle William John Elder.

John Thompson Harley married Sarah Jane Elder on 2 Sep 1902 at the Carlisle Road Presbyterian Church, Co. Derry, Ireland. John is recorded as a full age bachelor from Derry (Occupation: Pastry Cook). His father, James K. Harley’ occupation is recorded as Stableman. Sarah is recorded as a full age spinister from Derry. Her father, Samuel Elder’s occupation is recorded as a farmer.

Source: Personal Research

Charles Elder, 1778

Charles Elder was commissioned a Lieutenant on 26 Nov 1778. On 31 Jan 1814 he retired as Superannuated Commander.

1831 Census

Lower Cumber
Fawney
Thomas Elder
4 Males, 3 Females
All lived in one home.
All Presbyterians.

Faughanvale
Gortagherty Upper
William Elder
5 Males, 3 Females, 1 Male servant, 1 Female servant
All Presbyterians.

Clondermott
Enagh
William McConnell
1 Male, 1 Female, 1 Male Servant, 1 Female Servant
Ann Elder
1 Female
All lived in one home.
All Presbyterians.

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.

Source: Personal Research

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.

Source: Personal Research

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.