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1831 Census – Elder

Ray — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:55:07 +0000

Ballurrey, Desertoghill, Co. Londonderry, Ireland

Robert Elder
2 Males
1 Female
2 Servants

Moneydig, Desertoghill, Co. Londonderry, Ireland

John Elder
2 Males
1 Female

Lanagivey, Agivey, Co. Londonderry, Ireland

John Elder
5 Males
2 Females

Craigba, Aghadowey, Co. Londonderry, Ireland

Matthew Elder
2 Males
3 Females

Ardreagh, Aghadowey, Co. Londonderry, Ireland

John Elder
4 Males
3 Females

Griffith’s Valuation (1857) for Donegal

Ray — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:05:40 +0000

Surname	Given	County	Parish	Location
Elder	Andrew	Donegal	All Saints	Glar
Elder	Andrew	Donegal	All Saints	Moneygreggan
Elder	William	Donegal	All Saints	Portlough
Elder	Andrew	Donegal	All Saints	Roughan
Elder	David	Donegal	Burt	Ballyederowen
Elder	Jane	Donegal	Burt	Ballyederowen
Elder	Moses	Donegal	Burt	Ballyederowen
Elder	Samuel	Donegal	Burt	Ballyederowen
Elder	Samuel	Donegal	Burt	Elaghbeg
Elder	John	Donegal	Clonca	Balleelaghan
Elder	John	Donegal	Clonca	Norrira
Elder	James	Donegal	Conwal	Glencar Irish
Elder	Alexander	Donegal	Conwal	Glencar Scotch
Elder	James	Donegal	Conwal	Glencar Scotch
Elder	William	Donegal	Conwal	Letterkenny
Elder	Richard	Donegal	Donagh	Churchland Quarters Inc Carrick Carrow
Elder	Robert	Donegal	Donagh	Churchland Quarters Inc Carrick Carrow
Elder	Elizabeth	Donegal	Donagh	T/Carndonagh/Market Square
Elder	Andrew	Donegal	Donaghmore	Blairstown
Elder	Andrew	Donegal	Donaghmore	Scotland
Elder	Samuel	Donegal	Fahan Upper	Roosky
Elder	James	Donegal	Kilmacrenan	Gortnacorrib
Elder	Samuel	Donegal	Muff	Derryvane
Elder	John	Donegal	Raymoghy	Milltown
Elder	John	Donegal	Raymoghy	Milltown
McGilligan	Thomas	Donegal	Killea	Glasmullan
McGilligan	Hugh	Donegal	Killea	Town of Carrigans

1831 Census – Thomas Elder, William Elder & Anne Elder

Ray — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:34:15 +0000

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.

Robert Elder, 1824 (1911 Census)

Ray — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:55:00 +0000

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

Kilrea War Memorial & Elder, S

Ray — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:11:43 +0000

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.

John Elder, 1723

Ray — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 02:09:46 +0000

John Elder, M.A. served as the minister of the Aghadowey Presbyterian Church from 1723 to 1773. Gilmour Barr Elder (-1892) is buried in the graveyard behind the church building.

Henry Elder, 1816

Ray — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:27:22 +0000

Henry Elder of Bellury, Desertoghill Parish in Co. Londonderry immigrated in 1834. He traveled to Quebec, Canada at the age of 18 years. His religion was recorded as Presbyterian. Source: Ordance Survey Memoirs of Ireland, Parishes of Co. Londonderry VIII … Continue reading →

Eva Elder, 1870

Ray — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:10:06 +0000

Eva Elder traveled on the Scandinavian from Londonderry, Ireland to Philadelphia, United States on the 31st July 1890. According to the passenger list, she was of Irish nationality and a 20 year old spinster. The Scandinavian vessel was operated by … Continue reading →

Michael McGilligan, 1858

Ray — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 22:50:43 +0000

Recently a lady from Newfoundland, Canada inquired about McGilligans living in Derrychrier near Dungiven, Co. Londonderry. A local search of the graveyards has provided numerous McGilligan names. Over the next few days I’ll upload all of the images related to the Derrychrier McGilligans.

Michael McGilligan turns up in the Griffiths Valuation of 1858. According to the records he was living in the townload of Derrychrier in the Banagher Parish of Co. Londonderry.

Derry Wills, 1612-1858

Ray — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:40:12 +0000

I’ve located will index records on page 40 of the Indexes To Irish Wills 1909 Vol. 5 for the Diocese Of Derry.

Andrew Elder (Died Abt 1689)
Frances Elder (Died Abt 1846)
James Elder (Died Abt 1813)
John Elder (Died Abt 1779)
Robert Elder (Died Abt 1818)
Thomas Elder (Died Abt 1709)

I’m assuming the asterisk beside Andrew and Thomas denotes a family relationship.

Records via Ancestry.co.uk