James and Lawrence Corry/Currie were born in Mullylun, Knockninny, in 1831 and 1837, the sons of Terence Corry and Bridget Smyth. Both James and Lawrence migrated to Australia in 1859 and 1862 respectively.
They had an older brother William, born in 1816, who married Mary Corry. Their first child, Thomas, was born in Drummany, Knockninny, in 1843. The 1851 Scottish Census lists William and family, plus James and a sister Bridget all living in Carnock and working at Forth Ironworks. James married Anne Hart while there and before leaving for Australia. William and Mary had 6 children in Scotland. The last one, John, was born in 1858 at Carnock. I can find no further trace of William and family.
Terence Corry had a brother, Lawrence, who was born about 1810. He also is listed with the family on the 1851 Scottish Census.
Both James and Lawrence did fairly well in Australia after many years of hard work and some luck. I am the great grand daughter of Lawrence and have just finished writing what I have found out about James and particularly Lawrence and their life in Australia.
I would dearly like to know more about Terence and Bridget and Terence's brother Lawrence, and to know if there are any living relatives still in Ireland..
Noella Currie
Noella Currie
Wednesday 26th Dec 2012, 10:18AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi
I live quite close to the general area that your ancesters came from. I am interested in genealogy, in my spare time. In addition I know some very learned senior citizens from around the Knockninny area. I could try and investigate if any of your relatives are still around. If you put the digit for one after my name then the ampershand for 'at' then yahoo, dot, co dot uk - I would rather email from there if it is possible. I need to find out more information from you and I hope to be of some use.
colinshaw
Friday 8th Feb 2013, 12:10PM -
Hi
I live quite close to the general area that your ancesters came from. I am interested in genealogy, in my spare time. In addition I know some very learned senior citizens from around the Knockninny area. I could try and investigate if any of your relatives are still around. If you put the digit for one after my name then the ampershand for 'at' then yahoo, dot, co dot uk - I would rather email from there if it is possible. I need to find out more information from you and I hope to be of some use.
colinshaw
Friday 8th Feb 2013, 12:11PM -
Hi
I live quite close to the general area that your ancesters came from. I am interested in genealogy, in my spare time. In addition I know some very learned senior citizens from around the Knockninny area. I could try and investigate if any of your relatives are still around. If you put the digit for one after my name then the ampershand for 'at' then yahoo, dot, co dot uk - I would rather email from there if it is possible. I need to find out more information from you and I hope to be of some use.
colinshaw
Friday 8th Feb 2013, 12:11PM