Thank you Elwyn for a very fast response!
We have DNA linked the following Spences - William, Robert, John, Nancy and Sarah. DNA is also pointing towards a James Spence who married Mary Sines.
These are the possible progenttors of the clan - Erected in memory of William Spence of Ahoghill who departed this life 7th August 1833, aged 63 years. Also of Nancy his wife who departed this life 21st July 1837, aged 62 years. AHOGHILL OLD Cemetery
I couldnt find the Hester Spence death notice on FMP. Where did you locate it?
The Ahoghill tithes
Name Townland
Spence, 1825 Galgorm Parks
Spence, Andrew Tullagarley
Spence, James Limnaharry
Spence, James Loughmagary
Spence, James Tullagarley
Spence, Joseph Limnaharry
Spence, Thomas Loughmagary
Spence, William Tullagarley
Spence, William, Jr. Tullagarley
Portglenone Tithe Applotment Books 1825
Spence, Andrew Townland : Ballykenedy Year: 1825
Spence, Andrew Townland : Brocklamount Year: 1825
Spence, John Townland : Fenagh Year: 1825
Spence, Joseph Townland : Ballynafie Year: 1825
Spence, Robt. Townland : Ahoghill Year: 1825
Spence, Thomas Townland : Galgorm Year: 1825
Spence, Wm. Townland : Ahoghill Year: 1825
Erected by William in memory of his daughter Maggie, who died 21st October 1894, aged 16 years, and his son William, who
died 12th April 1896, aged 22 years Comment[Sandstone Headstone] [William Spence died 12th April 1896, No will]
BROOKSIDE Presbyterian Cemetery
Erected in memory of William Spence of Ahoghill who departed this life 7th August 1833, aged 63 years. Also of
Nancy his wife who departed this life 21st July 1837, aged 62 years. AHOGHILL OLD Cemetery
Erected to the memory of Ann wife of James Spence of Cullybackey who departed this life 22nd January 1822,
aged 62 years. Also of her husband James Spence who departed this life 16th November 1833, aged 82 years.
AHOGHILL OLD
Erected in memory of James Spence of
Limnaharry who departed this life 16th
September 1834, aged 61 years. "In acts
of charity and love, his time he died
employ and now we hope in bliss above,
her shares his masters joy". Also his wife
Sarah Spence who departed this life 4th
June 1859, aged 80 years. And of their
daughter Elizabeth Spence who departed
this life 19th September 1880, aged 81
years.
Comment
[Sandstone Headstone] Leman Sarah. Effects under £100, 13 January.
[1860] Letters of administration of the personal estate of Sarah Spence alias
Leman late of Gloonan in the county of Antrim, widow, deceased, who died
4 June 1859, at same place were granted at Belfast to Samuel Leman of
Ahoghill in the county of Antrim Innkeeper the uncle next friend and for the
benefit of Elizabeth Spence, Mary Spence, Margaret Anne Spence, Jane
Spence and Ally Spence the children only next of kin said deceased. [James
Spence 16/09/1834. Sarah Spence 04/06/1859, will found. Elizabeth Spence
19/09/1880, no will. Spence Alias]
AHOGHILL OLD
Erected in memory of a beloved son Joseph Spence, who departed this life May 20th 1835, aged 22 years, also his
mother Eliza Ann Spence, who departed this life 14th November 1870, aged 84 years, also his father William
Spence, who departed this life 26th January 1871, aged 88 years, also his son William Henry Spence, who
departed this life 26th February 1896, aged 74 years, also Eleanor Spence, wife of William Henry Spence, who
departed this life 8th May 1904, aged 71 years, "Thy will be done"
TRUMMERY Graveyard, Magheramesk (This is located near Antrim town which is quite a long way from Ahoghill
(c.14 miles) William lived in a house near a lime kiln and quarry, and was probably employed there.
Erected by Robert Spence, in memory of
his three children wo died in infancy, also
his mother Martha Spence, of Garvaghy,
who died 14th Janaury 1898,aged 78
years, and his father James Spence, who
died at his sons residence Bann View
Cottage, Gortfadd, in the year 1908, in the
92nd year of his age, Rkobert Spence,
died 22nd July 1930, aged 78 years,
Margaret Spence, died 29th January 1933,
aged 81 years
Comment [Sandstone Headstone] [MARTHA SPENCE, 14th January 1898, NT]
PORTGLENONE Church of Ireland Graveyard. Portglenone is about 6 miles from Ahoghill.
n loving memory of our dear father George Spence, who died 12th November 1883, also our beloved mother Elizabeth Spence,
who died 9th November 1917, also Teresa, dearly beloved wife of Joseph Spence, who departed 8th January 1827, also their
daughter Lily, who died in infancy, also our beloved brother Mercules, who died 14th April 1930, on whose souls sweet Jesus
have mercy, [Left hand side] Maureen, daughter of Theresa and Joseph, died 16th July 1931, Joseph husband of Theresa, died
29th August 1939 RIPComment[Celtic Cross On Plinth, Stone Surround] [George Spence 12/11/1883, check 84, 20th June
1884, Effects £1,104 16s 11d, The will of George Spence late of Belfast, Brick manufacturer, who died 12th November 1883 at
same place was proved at Belfast by Elizabeth Spence of Belfast, Widow, one of the Executors]
Prospect Cemetery Carrickfergus. (Carrickfergus is 28 miles from Ahoghill on the East coast of Northern Ireland
Erected by Patrick Spence Belfast in
memory of his beloved mother Agnes
Bailie who died 19th April 1898 aged 70
years. Also her husband Archibald Bailie
who died 19th January 1900 aged 77
years.
Comment
[Limestone Headstone] [Agnes Baile 19th April 1898, NT. Archibald Baile
19th January 1900, NT.]
Broughshane 1
st Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Racavan townland) Broughshane is only a few miles from Ahoghill near
Ballymena
Erected by Matthew Spence, in loving memory of his daughter Nellie, who died 15th June 1891, aged 12 years,
also Maggie who died 9th January 1896, aged 20 years, and his wife Bridget Spence, who died 13th August 1900,
aged 54 years, also their youngest daughter Harriet who died 19th September 1903, and their only son Matthew
who died 24th June 1907, also the above named Matthew Spence, who died 18th June 1909, and his daughter
Agnes who died 18th May 1914, also Sarah who died 23rd August 1941, also Bessie Spence who died 26th
November 1953, last member of the family, blessed are the dead who die in the lord, Rev 14 13. BALLYMENA
New Cemetery in Kirkinriola townland.
Erected by William Spence, in memory of his daughter Annie, who died 20th April 1900, also his beloved wife Mary,
who died 26th February 1924, also the above named William Spence who died 24th September 1926, and his
daughter Maggie Spence, who died 16th February 1933, also his son John Spence who died 29th May 1939
BALLYMENA New Cemetery.
