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William Anderson

William Anderson

Born
1805-03-31 12:00:00
Died
1892-02-22 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to /Born in Canada

According to a handwritten page from an old family bible, William Anderson indicated he was native of ? (unknown, as top corner of page is missing), Townland of Toberhead, County of Londonderry, Parish of Magheran (assumed to be Maghera), (partially visible letter may be a 'B') ?arenery or Barenery of Loghen shelinn (possibly barony of Loughinsholin?) (Underneath this are the words Dilby of Colrain. (The context/significance of the name Dilby is unknown).

William also recorded his marriage date in the bible (but not the place), as well as the births (& deaths) of his 8 children.

He married Mary Ann Duncan (b.1824 - d.1891) on Jul 28,1846 (place unknown)

Their children were: Alexander 1847-1923; William 1849-1852; Robert 1851-1932; James 1856-1929; Margaret 1858-1936; Richard 1860-1946; Frederick 1863-1863

Associated communities

Derry

Co. Derry, also known as Londonderry or Doire in Irish, is one of the six counties in Northern Ireland.  Derry is famous for its old intact city walls which surround the old city and also for the pretty Sperrin Mountains and Lough Neagh.  We have a population of approximately 247,132.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Drumcroon House

    Location: Derry

    Drumcroon, Macosquin, Coleraine, Co Derry

  • Cumber Upper Parish Church (COI)

    Location: Derry

    71 Cumber Rd, Claudy, Londonderry BT47 4JA

  • Guildhall

    Location: Derry

  • Long Tower

    Location: Derry

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Macosquin in 1837

    <p>From Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, 1837</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1950s

    1958 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1958-09-28 12:00:00

  • 1990s

    1993 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1993-09-19 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Sligo Death Notices From Cholera, Ireland

    <p>DEATH NOTICES (from the Enniskillen Chronicle and Erne Packet) during the height of the cholera pandemic in Ireland.</p>

    1832-09-13 12:00:00

Maghera (Derry)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Maghera (Derry). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Maghera Presbyterian church

    Location: Maghera (Derry)

    Meeting House Ave, Maghera, Co. Derry BT46

  • Swatragh Grocery and Post Office

    Location: Maghera (Derry)

    15 Main Street, Swatragh, BT46 5QB , Londonderry Northern Ireland

  • St Mary's Church

    Location: Maghera (Derry)

    A42, Maghera, BT46 5

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