Hello everyone
I'm back again :-) in these very troubled times I'm looking for something to keep me occupied while our country and a fair chunk of the world are on lockdown.
I was initially focussed on my husband's family when last here and now I'm wanting to find out more about my own. Here's what I know.
My great great great grandfather Robert Dawson Campbell was born 2nd August 1822 in Rakenny, near Cootehill, County Cavan. Father potentially named Robert also. I have no details regarding his mother but wondered if the second name Dawson was a clue. Robert married Jane Taylor in September of 1844 in Tullamore. Jane was born in Tullamore April 3rd 1821. They emigrated to New Zealand September 1846 and I have very detailed records once they arrived here.
Jane's parents were Robert Taylor - born in Tullamore 15 March 1775, and died in Tullamore 26 March 1852 and Ellinor Campbell - born in Tullamore 28 April 1795, died in Tullamore 21 June 1832 aged 37.
Jane had a sister, Susannah or Susan who married a Richard Hughes from Kilkenny in Durrow in 1853. They had 3 children and then also emigrated to New Zealand.
Jane had 2 brothers, George Taylor born in Tullamore October 10th 1818 and William Taylor born in Tullamore July 10th 1826. And it is them and their descendants, if any, that I would be keen to trace.
I'd also be keen on discovering more Campbells because I am one and I trace back in a direct line of Campbell men to Robert.
I've looked through census records and the church and civil records without success, common names and scarce records for the towns and counties concerned it seems.
So, if anyone's at a loose end while shut indoors and can shed any light or point me in new directions that would be much appreciated.
Be well, stay safe
Kind regards
Carol Lawrence
Cowgirl
Sunday 29th Mar 2020, 08:16AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi Carol,
Responding to your post, which was brought to my attention by my uncle Colin Wright. Colin, my mother Nancy and their brother David are all descended from Robert Dawson Campbell, through his son Charles Richard, and his son Garland Stewart Campbell, and his daughter Beatrice Eileen Campbell, who was their mother.
I see you already have good records from New Zealand so I'm not sure if we can add anything that you don't already know, but let me know if you do.
Kind regards
DebDeb Stokes
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Hi Deb
Thanks for making contact. Unfortunately I haven't made much progress with the Irish origin of the Campbells or the Taylors.
I suspect the Campbells came to Ireland from Scotland as plantation settlers in the 16th or 17th century. It's possible the Taylors did also.
I've really been enjoying growing our family tree, although some of the dead ends are frustrating. It looks like we are 3rd cousins. I've taken the liberty of adding Colin, Nancy, David and yourself to my tree, hope that's ok. I'm assuming you live in NZ?
We visited Ireland, including Tullamore, about this time last year. It's hard to comprehend how much the world has changed.
Happy to keep in touch.
And still hopeful someone will be able to provide some assistance on this website. I've had absolutely amazing experiences here previously.
Cheers
Carol
Cowgirl
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Hi, I am also descended from Robert Dawson and Jane, their son George is my great grandfather. I don't have any info to help you I am sorry but thought I would add a comment so I don't lose the thread just in case one of us comes up with something!
Cheers Shona
eggplant
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Seasons Greetings Shona
Thanks for making contact. And for bumping this up a bit where hopefully someone who likes a challenge will see it and nudge me further along this branch of our family tree. I'm hopeful of one day returning to Ireland. It's a special place.
Merry Christmas to all
And here's hoping for some semblance of normality in 2022
Cheers
Carol
Cowgirl
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Apologies for reviving this ancient thread, it came up in a search for my ancestors.
Someone told me at one point that there were reunions for the descendants of Robert Dawson Campbell & Jane Taylor. I'm not sure if it was you Carol; I know we've talked. I'd love to go to one if anyone knows any more about it.
Amy
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Hi Amy
It wasn't me that mentioned Campbell reunions but I also think it'd be great fun. Maybe someone will jump in here that knows.
Thanks for bumping the thread. Still keen to know a bit more about the Tullamore Taylors and the County Cavan Campbells. It's just so long ago. DNA will be the key I imagine.
We did toast them with a few drams of Tullamore Dew when we visited 2019 :-)
Cheers
Carol
Cowgirl
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Attached FilesRobert Dawson Campbell reunion.pdf (3.51 MB)
Hello, I'm Russell Campbell from Wellington, gg grandson of Robert Dawson Campbell.
There was a reunion of his descendants held in W(h)anganui in August 1996.
See attached.
Rusty
Rusty
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Thank you for that Rusty
Much appreciated
Cheers
Carol
Cowgirl