Hi Samuel
My ancestors were Samuel DOUGLAS (son of William) and Jane GUY (daughter of Matthew), who married 7 Sep 1799. Samuel was of Parish of Bovevagh, Jane was of Parish of Leek. We have a copy of their Marriage Agreement.
They were both buried in Bovevagh Graveyard. Headstone says: "To Jane wife of Samuel DOUGLAS died 18 October 1848 aged 68. Also said Samuel died 15 April 1860 aged 84".
Two of their sons, William & George Alexander DOUGLAS, travelled to New Zealand, as well as 3 children of another brother, Mathew DOUGLAS, in the 1860's.
Trying to find more about the DOUGLAS family in Bovevagh - other children & siblings of Samuel, and other ancestors.
Much appreciated
vichouNZ
vichouNZ
Friday 12th Oct 2012, 10:03PMMessage Board Replies
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Hi,
Have you tried checking You could try checking the land records called the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) or the later Griffith's Valuation (1848-64)to track other Douglas relatives?
The Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38): Microfilm copies of the books for all of Ireland are available at the National Archives of Ireland (NAI) http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/tithe-applotment-books-and-the-primary-griffith-valuation/ or the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS). Griffith's is freely available here: www.askaboutireland.com or here: www.failteromhat.com Failte Romhat has lots of other useful links you could try looking at.
You may try contacting the Derry Genealogy Centre for further assistance.
Brian.Mitchell@derrycity.gov.uk
regards,
Thursday 18th Oct 2012, 11:05AM