George Halliday & family - Armagh 1858-1900
Looking for any records of my great grandfather, George Halliday or his wife and children. George was born in Scotland (likely Dumfriesshire) sometime between 1830 and 1840. I do not know when George arrived in Armagh.
George Halliday married Agnes Marshall 20 July 1858 in Newtownhamilton. I have a copy of the marriage record. Witnesses were Grace McElroy and James Johnston. George is listed as a widower on the marriage record, Agnes is listed as a spinster.
George and Agnes lived in Crankey. They had at least four children: Matilda (1864), Sarah (1868), William (1869), and James, my grandfather. James Halliday was born 26 January 1873 in Crankey. I have an official copy of James' birth certificate from Dublin.
James Halliday attended Lisnadill school in the late 1870's and early 1880's.
Brothers James and William both show up in the 1901 census in Damolly, Newry Rural, County Down. They are both farmers. Both Presbyterians. Both can read and write. I have a copy of the census record. William is listed as a widower, James is single.
James Halliday emigrated to the U.S. in 1905. My father told us that James no longer had any living family remaining in Ireland, hence his decision to leave.
Looking for vital records of any in this family. Also anything that might indicate when George Halliday made the move from Scotland to Ireland.
Many thanks to anyone who can provide assistance.
Rich Halliday
Los Angeles, CA, USA