Hi Dawn,
Thank you for your message.
Have you tried looking in Church records for information? Presbyterian registers are held in three main locations:
? in local custody
? in the Public Records of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
? at the Presbyterian Historical Society http://www.presbyterianhistoryireland.com in Belfast.
You could try looking for the families in the land records 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/
You could also search for them at www.familysearch.org . This is a huge database of genealogical records that have been compiled by the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
Some other websites which may be helpful 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/antrim/index.html
Alternatively you could try contacting the Ulster Historical Foundation for assistance-however a fee may apply. Here are their contact details:
Ulster Historical Foundation,
49 Malone Road,
Belfast BT9 6RY.
Phone: +44 (0) 28 9066 1988 Email:enquiry@uhf.org.uk
I hope that this is helpful. Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
