I am looking for any information concerning my ancestors who were from County Antrim. Their names were Arthur Bell
and his wife Margaret Hunt. Arthur was born circa 1787 and his wife Margaret was born circa 1793. They had 6 known
children born in County Antrim between 1811 and 1823. There names are John, Mary Ann, Arthur Jr, Margaret, Susan and
Eliza Jane. The family left Ireland circa 1824 and settled in Mooers, Clinton County, NY, USA. They had one more son
named William Delaney Bell, born 1827 in Mooers, NY. Any leads concerning this family would be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday 24th Oct 2012, 11:34PM
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Hi
Please post as much information as you can regarding the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
Do you know much about their emigration? Dates, the reason why they left, etc.? Generally more information was given at the port of arrival rather than the port of departure. If you knew which city they arrived at (e.g. Liverpool), this could be a good place to find more information.
Some sites that may be of use to you:
http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/default.h…
http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp
You might try contacting
Ulster Historical Foundation,
49 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 6RY,
County Antrim,
Northern Ireland.
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 1988
Fax: +44 (0)28 9066 1977
Email: enquiry@uhf.org.uk
Website: www.ancestryireland.comKind regards,
Thursday 22nd Nov 2012, 10:32AM