Tweed, Neely and Borland Families of Ballymoney

PRONI has a record of John Tweed of Mullans voting on 30.5.1776. Ref D 1363/L/1. It was to elect the 2 MPs for Co. Antrim for the Irish parliament in Dublin, and voting was in Carrickfergus. That he could vote indicates John was a farmer or landowner with land of £2 a year or more rental value, or something similar. Quite well off by the standards of the time. (The vast majority of the population weren’t eligible to vote because they did not meet the land value threshold).

I cannot find any other reference to the Tweed family in Mullans. They weren’t listed in the 1834 tithes nor Griffiths Valuation. All had apparently left by then.

None of the Finvoy parish church records go back to the 1700s. The Church of Ireland records start in 1811 and the Presbyterian records in 1843. (I’d guess from his surname, and also the period that he left Ireland, that your ancestor was Presbyterian and therefore of Scottish origins).

You could search the Registry of Deeds records to see of there are any Tweeds in Mullans. (Search under townland not by surname). Those records start in 1708 and are in PRONI and also on the LDS site. That might throw up a lease or other deed for the family for the 1700s. Otherwise I think you wills struggle to find any record of them in Ireland.

Possibly DNA testing may be a way of matching with others who have additional information about where the family originate. Family Tree DNA reportedly has more people with Ulster roots than any other company. That obviously increases the chances of finding a match. You might want to try them or, if you have already tested, you can transfer your results to them for no fee.

The North of Ireland Family History Society is running an Ulster DNA project in conjunction with Family Tree DNA and can offer testing kits at a reduced price.  http://www.nifhs.org (Go to DNA project on the website). You don’t need to be a member of the NIFHS to participate in the DNA project.

My name is Gary Thomas Tweed, I am from Asheville North Carolina. I am familiar With the William Tweed as he settled in Madison County NC. There is a lot of information in North Carolina My ancestor a Thoma Tweed left Ireland in 1818 came to buncombe county. We think William could be a father or uncle to Thomas. My number is 828 243 5260 or 828 614 7366 I am in Ireland right now but leaving Tuesday Sept 3.
Staying in Navan yonight and tomorrow. Went through Mullen Village today. And was near Ballymoney yesterday. Or email if you would like to discuss. There is a book written be Diana Chesser who is a descent of William.

Number in post wrong. 828 713 7366. Gary Tweed.

Gary,

What is a good email address to reach you?

Thanks.

Nick

 

 

GTweed0605@aol.com

My name is Megan Brackins Goforth, and I am a direct descendant of William Tweed (1746-1844.)

I visit the Tweed cemetery often of which he is buried. He was my 6th great grandfather.

Email me at mrsmegangoforth@gmail.com

Hello:

William Tweed is my great great great grandfather, his son, James is buried in the Tweed Cemetery in Madison Co., NC. Here is a link with some information regarding his obituary in Henderson County, N.C. I also am trying to find out more information about him such as his spouse and if he had any other children besides James. Thanks.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210872862/william-tweed/photo

Good Morning!
My name is Steven Tweed. I descend from William through his son James.
William, along with children James and Isabella, landed in Charleston, South Carolina in 1792.
Accompanying them was was one Peggy Neeley who was pregnant out of wedlock. Peggy gave birth to Rachel Neeley during the voyage.
If you have Facebook, search for this page:
A Tweed Family History: William Tweed From Ireland.
I'm sure we can answer any questions you may have.
In addition, you may send me a friend request. Search for: Steve Tweed.35
The one question I have is .....Was William paid to accompany Peggy to America?
You can trace them from Charleston to Mills River, North Carolina and then finally to here in the North Carolina mountains (present day Madison County).
Young James married Rachel and I descend from there son Thomas who was one of six sons, no daughters.
I hope this helps!

Hello! I am a 5th great granddaughter of William Tweed through his son, James. I have picked up our family genealogy recently and am wondering if William's wife travelled with him, the children, and Peggy to the States. The only information I have of a possible spouse for William is the name Jane with a birth year of about 1774. Does anyone know if there is more information on her anywhere? Any good references are also much appreciated (I have those previously listed here written down to explore). Thank you so much. Melissa Dickstein Illinois, United States