Reynolds McGilligan was born about 1883, the son of Rodger McGilligan. Nothing of his childhood is known. Reynolds traveled to America repeatedly from 1907 to 1923. His first known passage commenced on 1 Apr 1907 from Londonderry to New York City on the S.S. Columbia. The trans-atlantic crossing typically lasted 12 days. Reynolds recorded destination was Chicago to stay with his cousin George Johnston. Reynolds’ World War I Registration Card states he was of medium build and height with grey eyes and brown hair. At the time of registration he was living at Alden Street, Philadelphia, Pennsyvlania and working as a riveter at Hog Island, then the largest ship builders in the world.
Reynolds returned to Ireland on the S.S. Columbia which sailed from New York to Glasgow via Moville on 23 Jan 1923. The passenger list recorded Reynolds as a citizen of the United States with the intent to remain in Ireland at Moneysallin, Kilrea, Co. Londonderry. Unfortunately two years later on the 18 Jun 1925 Reynolds passed away and was buried in St. Patrick’s Parish Church at Kilrea, Co. Londonderry. Legend has it that Reynolds was buried on the day he was due to be married. Reynolds is buried along with his brother John McGilligan and sister Eliza Jane McGilligan. John McGilligan’s first wife Margaret Hamilton and infant child are buried in the same plot. The headstone was erected by Reynold’s nephew John McGilligan and his name was engraved as Randall not Reynolds.
Burial
Reynolds McGilligan (Abt 1880 - 1925)
Places of Residence
1213 N Alden St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
211 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
John "Jack" McGilligan (1941-1972)
John McGilligan was known as Jack. Jack died in a fatal lorry accident in Walsall, England on 11 Nov 19720. He was buried in the Ballymoney Cemetery on 21 Nov 1972. Jack McGilligan’s Gravestone
Ringsend Presbyterian Church is located on the Cashel Road before entering Ringsend, Co. Londonderry. The small structure has only a few graves close to the church building. My grand-mother Lily McGilligan was married at Ringsend Presbyterian Church.
I’ve uploaded the basics of my 6 generation pedigree chart.
Ancestors of Ray Elder
Surnames include:
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.
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.
Go to: http://www.elder-mcgilligan.com/records/
James McGilligan was born 10 Feb 1900 in the Roman Catholic parish of Granaghan (Swatragh, Co. Derry). On 22 Jun 1924 he was ordained a priest at Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Schools/Colleges:
- St. Columb’s College, Derry, Co. Derry
- St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Appointments:
- 1924-5 Post Graduate Studies, Dunboyne House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
- 1925-9 Curate in Lissan, Co. Tryone
- 1929-40 Curate in Carrickmore, Co. Tryone
- 1925- On loan to Arch-diocese of Armagh
He died 6 Jun 1940 at Carrickmore, Co. Tryone and buried at Carrickmore, Co. Tryone.
Source: Daly, E. and Devlin, K., 1997. The Clergy of the Diocese of Derry: An Index. Dublin, Ireland: Four Court Press. (Page 101)
The Church of Ireland St. Paul’s Church is located in Garvagh, Co. Londonderry in the parish of Errigal & Desertoghill. My uncle Jack McGilligan was christened and confirmed at St. Paul’s. According to my mother, most of the older children were christened at St. Paul’s. This is not yet confirmed.
James McGilligan of Derrychrier who died 8 Mar 1973. His brother Frank died 12 Feb 1982 and his sister Anne died 21st Jan 1983 are also marked on the grave. This gravestone is located at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Dungiven, Co. Londonderry.
James, Frank and Anne are likely relatives of Michael McGilligan, 1858 of Derrychrier.
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