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Andrew Stuart - Clintagh House Macosquin Blackhill Coleraine Co. Derry

DerryAghadowey (Derry)

My Great Great Grandfather Andrew Stuart was born about 1779 in Clintagh House, Macosquin, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland and died February 28 1863 aged 84 in Clintaugh House, Macosquin, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland (the spelling Clintaugh was taken from his headstone in Killaig Presbyterian Burying Ground). He was married to Mary ?? who was born about 1779 and died March 16, 1861 aged 82. Andrew was Manager of bleachworks at Aghadowey and also had a farm at Clinta.

I am interested in knowing:

  • When did they get married
  • What was Marys maiden name
  • What is their exact dates of birth

Their daughter Rachel Stuart (December 20, 1820-May 17, 1908) married James Henry Snr (September 4, 1818-December 27, 1910) on June 1, 1837. Their son, Matthew Andrew Henry (June 29, 1858-December 27, 1910) married Sarah Tannahill (December 10, 1868-April 29, 1907) on June 2, 1892 in Killaig Presbyterian Church, Macosquin, Co. Derry, N.I.( Register # 2 -19). Matthew and Sarah had 9 children one of whom was my mother Martha Jane (Meta) Henry (May 14, 1903-August 10, 1955). My Grandfather Matthew Andrew Henry had a brother Edward Stuart Henry (Born April 17, 1854 per Family Register). In August of 1873 he emigrated to the U.S.A. His father James Henry contacted the police in New York City but was unable to determine anything.

I personally found a number of things relating to an Edward Henry who lived in Danbury Connecticut but I doubt if this is the correct person. They had nine children four of whom lived. One was called Theresa but I doubt that (my) Edward would have named his daughter Theresa as his father James was very religious and was an Elder in Killaig Church.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Carmen in Ottawa Canada

ultimo01

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Carmen,

If Killaig Presbyterian was the family church then it’s baptism records start in 1805 and marriages in 1836. So if daughter Rachel was baptised there c 1820 you may get the mother’s maiden name from that.  Those records don’t appear to be on-line anywhere but there is a copy in PRONI in Belfast. If you can’t get there in person you might need a local researcher to look them up for you.

If Killaig Presbyterian is where the couple married, then clearly you won't get a date for their marriage as the records don't exist. (They presumably married some time between 1800 and 1820).  However tradition was to marry in the bride’s church so it’s possible they married elsewhere. If you find Mary’s maiden name (from Rachel’s baptism) you could search around but few churches in that area have records around 1800 and of those that do, not all are on-line. So it may be hard going. (For example, Aghadowey Church of Ireland lost it’s early records in the 1922 fire in Dublin and has nothing before the 1880s).

Likewise I doubt you’ll find any documents which give you either of their dates of birth.

In case you don’t have them, I found 2 probate abstracts for the Stuart family of Clintagh.

The Will of Ann Jane Stuart late of Ballynacally Beg County Londonderry deceased who died 15 December 1875 at same place was proved at Londonderry by the oaths of John Stuart of Clintagh (Blackhill) and James Baird of Ballynacally (Blackhill) both in said County Farmers the Executors.

The Will of John Stuart late of Clintagh County Londonderry Retired Farmer who died 11 November 1891 at same place was proved at Londonderry by the Reverend John Stuart LL.D. of Clifton Manse Londonderry Presbyterian Minister one of the Executors.

Both the above wills are on the PRONI wills site and name numerous relatives.

Andrew Stewart in the 1831 census of Clintagh. 8 in his household, 5 males & 3 females, all Presbyterian:

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1831/Londonderry/Coleraine/Aghadowey/Clintagh/24/

The Coleraine Chronicle of 18.2.1893 has an article about the will of the late Rev Edward Stuart late of Clintagh.  He was a retired Presbyterian clergyman who left assets of £7,000. The defendants were the executors who were his nephews, and the plaintiffs were his brothers and sisters who wished to impeach the will 

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Hi Carmen

I live in Blackheath House which is given as the address Sarah Tannahil died in 1907. I wonder do you know the circumstances of her death?

Clintagh House is close by. In 1907 Blackheath House was inhabited by Colonel Rothwell and his family. I wonder was Sarah employed there?

Originally Blackheath House was built as a rectory for St Guares Church of Ireland---the parish church of Aghadowey. Its claim to fame is Bishop William Alexnder grew up here.His wife was Cecil Frances( Fanny) Alexander, the famous hymn writer.

Any info on Sarah Henry nee Tannahil greatly appreciated.

Much obliged

Ken Belshaw

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