New research
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A brief window into the Ferguson family of Farriter townland, 1729–1775
A brief window, indeed, has been opened for the ancestry and descendants of the Ferguson family of Farriter townland. Our interest in this family begins with the marriage in 1736 of David Ferguson (c.1711–bef.1775) and Margaret, daughter of John Huggins (I) of Glenarb townland. David and Margaret had at least two sons, and possibly more, Continue reading
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Arthur McMahon of Lisnagrot: Presbyterian Minister and United Irishman
A review of our transcripts of historical news transcripts for Kilrea and environs reveals three articles pertaining to the Rev. Arthur Mc Mechan, A.M., alias M’Meekan, later McMahon. Mr. Mc. Mechan opened an Academy in Lisnagrot townland, only to shut down operations within the space of four years: How had these events unfolded? Had the Continue reading