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Hello

I am seeking information about my G Grandparents.

John Jackson (c1843 - 1910) and Mary Gaw (c1845 - 1910) were married on June 8, 1860 at the First Presbyterian Church in Greyabbey, county Down. John's parents were Allen Jackson and Mary Gibson. Mary's parents were John Gaw and Helen Paton. Mary's brother was Thomas Gaw. He was born in Greyabbey on November 26, 1838.

I would appreciate any help in locating information and/or photos of related Gravestones in Greyabbey. Ultimately I would love to locate any living relatives who may still be living in the area. I realize that is a longshot but I am an optimist by nature.

Thanks in advance to any and all who may be in a position to help.

Regards

William (Bill) Jackson

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

 

 

IrelandXO member

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Hi William,

Thanks for your message. I hope that someone who is able to help makes a connection with you.

In the meantime, here is a link to transcriptions of headstones at Greyabbey graveyard; there are 2 Jacksons recorded, I?m not sure if they are related to you though:

http://www.bangor.homecall.co.uk/Greyabbey/FrameSet.htm

Some other websites that may be useful/of interest 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

Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/index.htm

Irish Genealogy Tool kit: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/

Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/down/index.html

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rosdavies/PHOTOSwords/GreyabbeyAll.htm

 

Kind regards,

 

Genealogy Support

 

IrelandXO member

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