John Owens II (born 1800 probably in Drumcrow, Inishmacsaint Parish, Co. Fermanagh), married Isabella Brandon (born 1806). They were possibly Methodists, and its possible that Isabella was the daughter of a minister. I do not have her place of birth nor the date of her marriage.
They lived in Rosscrennagh or Rossharbour, Templecarne Parish, Co. Fermanagh, and had at least five kids before John died in 1844. John is buried in the Templecarne graveyard, although his stone- if there was one- is no longer in evidence.
Isabella remarried to her cousin, Francis Brandon and they emigrated to Canada with the kids in 1846 aboard the Unicorn out of Killybegs, Co. Donegal.
I would like to find out more about Isabella, especially her parents, her birthplace, and her marriage date.
Cheers, Carl
Saturday 24th Nov 2012, 10:15PM
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Hi Carl, thanks for your message and interest in Ireland Reaching Out.
Unfortunately the chances of finding records pertaining to Isabella's parents are quite slim as in reality reocrds from the period simply may not exist. However, here are some contacts that may be able to help with yur search:
Irish World Heritage Centre
51 Dungannon Road,
Coalisland,
Co. Tyrone
B714HP
email: info@irish-world.com
or
Family Ulster
24 Moyne Park
Belfast
BT5 7QT
Northern Ireland
UK
email: info@familyulster.com
Some online sources that may help you find out about Isabella's Birthplace or marriage date are as follows:
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
Hope this helps,
Genealogy Support
Tuesday 29th Jan 2013, 12:31PM