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James Harvey born 1784 married (Isa)Bella Martin February 8, 1823 in either the Downpatrick or the Saul Parish Church of Ireland.  I have visited the Downpatrick church and found no record.

They lived in Hollymount townland (also an estate) until they emigrated to Canada in April 1847 with their 9 children aboard the Josepha out of Belfast.

I have found a trace of James' father, also James, and a number of Downpatrick churchwardens named Harvey, but have been unable to confirm that they are related.

As well, I have found Martins as churchwardens, but am unable to establish a connection to Bella.  I have no information about Bella other than her birthdate and her marriage.

I'd like to establish these connections.

Cheers, Carl

Thursday 25th Oct 2012, 03:39AM

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  • Hi Carl,

     

    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.

     

    If you haven't already, you could try checking the land records called the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp

     

    Failte Romhat has lots of other useful links you could try looking at ). www.failteromhat.com

    You may 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.com

    kind regards,

     

    Thursday 22nd Nov 2012, 01:25PM

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