Looking for Robert Johnston b-1816 and died 1897 in County Armagh. He is supposely in the Pennington cemetery. His wife is Margret Britton(Brittian, Britain) b-1826 and died 1877. Had a daughter Margret Elizabeth Johns(t)on born 31 Mar 1866 in Markethill, County Armagh. She immigrated to the USA about 1882/3. She had brothers:William, who met in the U.S.; Robert; and John. Sisters: Bessie and Sarah who may have married Charles Pennington on 10 Mar 1869. I don't know where the others were married or when or if the the immigrated.to the U.S or Canda.
llcdag
Friday 15th Feb 2013, 09:16AMMessage Board Replies
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Hi,
Thank you for your message.
If Robert was also born in Mullaghbrack you may be able to find his birth record in Church records. As civil registration did not begin until 1864, births, baptisms, marriages etc. were recorded by the local parish church.
Do you know what religion he was? Most Catholic records are held locally, one website which you may find helpful is the Irish Times where they give an overview of what records are available in specific parishes. For Mullaghbrack/Ballymore parish follow this link:
For information on Church of Ireland registers check:
http://ireland.anglican.org/about/42 and http://www.nationalarchives.ie/.
www.familysearch.org have some church records available online.
You could also check for record of Robert in the land acts pertaining to Ireland in the 19th century. There are two:
The Tithe Applotment Books (1823-1838) found at http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp
and Griffith?s Valuation (1848-1864) found at http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/
Some other websites that you may find useful are:
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
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
Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/armagh/index.html
Alternatively, you could contact Armagh Ancestry for assistance- a fee may apply. Here are their contact details:
Armagh Ancestry,
40 English Street,
Armagh,
BT61 7BA,
Northern Ireland.
Phone: +44 28 3752 1800 Email: researcher@armagh.gov.uk
I hope this is helpful. Please be patient - as our programme has only begun to rollout across the island of Ireland and volunteers in some areas may not yet be organized.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Monday 22nd Apr 2013, 09:42AM -
Hi Christi - my wife is the 3 times great grandaughter of Robert Johnston and Margaret Britton.
Through their daughter Sarah (1845-1903) married Charles Pennington ( 1844- aft 1921) in Mullaghbrack CI
Their daughter Mary (1874-?) married James Kearney (1871 - ?) Shankhill CI Lurgan in 1893.
Their son Robert Johnston Kearney (1896-1953) married Margaret Bradshaw (1906 -2011)
Their daughter Mary Pennington Kearney (1924-2000) married Francis George Waddell (1924-2001) - who were my wifes - Maureen Margaret Waddell - parents.
Note how the surnames have been carried forward.
I would be happy to exchange information.
The GRO Belfast and the PRO Belfast would be the best sources for the early Johnstons and finding their death, marriage and childrens birth dates.
Regards
David Beck
Genid
Saturday 4th Jan 2014, 04:48PM