Does anyone connect with the following residents of the Dundonald area of Belfast, County Down?
16 in Tower Street (Pottinger, Down)
David Roy was married to Eliza (Elizabeth) Nixon in 1875 in Belfast.
The family lived in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA for several years but returned to Belfast after David's wife, Eliza, died.
Roy David 48 Head of Family C of Ireland Down, Ireland Brass Finisher Widower 1853
Roy Robert 24 Son C of Ireland Down, Ireland Engine Fitter 1877
Roy Cassie 18 Daughter C of Ireland U S America House Keeper 1883
Roy Jane 16 Daughter C of Ireland U S America Seamstress 1885
Roy Thomas 14 Son C of Ireland U S America 1887
Roy Maggie 11 Daughter C of Ireland U S America 1890
Roy Florance 8 Daughter C of Ireland U S America 1893
1911 Census
16 in Tower Street (Pottinger, Down)
Roy David 58 Head of Family Church of Ireland Belfast Brass Finisher at Ship Yard Widower
Roy Florence 18 Daughter Church of Ireland America
Houston Margaret 21 Daughter Methodist America
Houston David 21 Son in Law Methodist Co Antrim Boiler Maker Ship Yard
Houston Florence Grand Daughter Methodist Belfast
Cassie (Eliza Catherine Roy married a Mr Speers and lived in Vancouver, British Columbia.G I believe Jane Roy married a Mr Galbraith.
pagenie
Thursday 13th Dec 2012, 02:59PMMessage Board Replies
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Hi. thanks for your message.
Perhaps you could try posting this information in a newsletter or bulletin board that circulates in the Dundonald area? I found a website dedicated to the parish of Dundonald where you may be able to do this.
http://www.dundonald-parish-church.com/index.php?page=magazine
Also you could try contacting the Ulster Historical Foundation to see if they can help you. However, the may charge a fee. Here are their contact details:
Ulster Historical Foundation,
49 Malone Road,
Belfast BT9 6RY,
Northern Ireand.
Phone: +44 (0) 2890661988 email: enquiry@uhf.org.uk
I hope this suggestions help you find someone that connects with the family.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support