William Frances Gordon, Born: January 24, 1838, Clonleigh, Donegal, Tyrone, Ireland
SPOUSE: Elizabeth "Eliza" "Lizzie" Jane Chambers, Born: 1847, Donegal, Tyrone, Ireland
FATHER: William Gordon, Sr. (not sure if from Clonleigh) Born 1801, Donegal, Tyrone, Ireland
MOTHER: Jane McHugh Born 1801, Ireland
Christine C
Thursday 14th Feb 2019, 01:48PMMessage Board Replies
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Christine:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
The subscription site Roots Ireland has baptismal records for three older siblings to William in the Ballindrait Presbyterian church-- Sarah 1828 Eliza 1831 Andrew 1834 I did not find the mariage record. Roots Ireland does not have marriage records for Ballindrait Presbyterian church. I also did not find a marriage record for the younger William Gordon and Eliza Chambers. Did they marry in Ireland?
The 1857 Griffiths Valuation for Clonleigh civil parish shows a few Gordon records but no William. Was the father deceased or had they left the parish?
https://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths/donegal/clonleigh.htm
FYI. One set of my great-great grandparents (Brennan) came from Clonleigh parish.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Roger, thank you so much for that information. William Gordon and Eliza Chambers married in Iowa, USA. They are my 3rd great grandparents. I should have specified William Gordon, Jr. and William Gordon, Sr. I've hit the wall on William Gordon, Sr. On the bright side, two years ago I didn't know a think about William Gordon and Eliza Chambers. Had no idea my ancestors came from Ireland. I so appreicate you sending this to me and will check out the Griffins Value link.
Christine C
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Rogers, OOPS, Didn't answer the lasts question: Wm. Gordon Sr. also emmagrated from Ireland to Iowa, USA. (I believe in 1885 or 1886). Do you know of any graveyard info in Clonleigh? I appreicate the informaiton. Clearly you are more knowledgeable regarding Irish Geneaology Research -- I'll take all the help I can get. ;). Christine
Christine C