A year later, he brought his wife and family, and eventually settled near the present site of elk rapids town hall. County antrim genealogy antrim ancestry records online. A decade later the provincial board reported that 989 branches across the province were compiling tweedsmuir history books. The museum store with books, dvds, fine jewelry and other small items for purchase. The barbican, positioned beyond an old stone bridge over the glenarm river, is a charming building with gothic windows and a stone turret staircase. Irish history books ireland history books mercier press. Boyds pictorial guide to portrush, the giants causeway, and the antrim coast. The glens of antrim historical society february talk will take place on friday 21st february at 8pm in st marys parish. Richard nott antrim was born on 17 december 1907 in peru, indiana. Ulster historical foundation in association with antrim and distr, 1999. You can learn of our activities through the town s news and events notices, local newspapers, the ahs website. Online records for county antrim ulster historical.
Paul petrie s work is greatly admired by many of the country s major poets and was published in leading journals and magazines, as well as in his eleven poetry collections. The speaker s chair and mace that were used in the irish parliament in dublin are carefully preserved in the castle. This superb book consisted of twenty full colour pages, eight illustrated in black and white, with historical notes on the plates. Graduated in june 1931 and receiving a commission in the rank of ensign, he briefly served in the eleventh naval district offices at san diego, california, then reported for sea duty in the battleship new york. Derrykeighan old churchyard has been quite different from the others in that many of the gravestones are from the 17th and 18th centuries. The village is situated on both sides of intermediate river between intermediate and grass lakes which are only a short distance apart. County antrim genealogy, family history notes and coats of arms. The people buried there are from many churches in the area. The research team at irish genealogy hub add county antrim genealogy records on a regularly basis, so please keep checking for the latest uploads. Old families of larne and district is the fourth volume for county antrim in our gravestone. You can also recieve the latest news concerning antrim ancestry by liking our facebook page. Welcome to our antrim family history research page.
He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly. In middle eastern studies, the history of cartography is a relatively underdeveloped field, certainly in comparison to other areas of the world. The first known settler to venture into antrim county was abraham c. Subject catalogue of books and other material relating to co. In 1999 the new yorker named him as among the twenty best writers under the age of. County antrim, ireland genealogy familysearch wiki. In the place indexes, look for church records by county and then town, city, or parish. Guide to belfast and the adjacent counties by the belfast naturalists fie. The turnout in ballycastle june 1798 by keith beattie february 11, 2020 by goahs. The application is searchable by placename city, county, parish or townland or by. Genealogy antrim familys of america clyde antrims blog. The earliest inhabitants of this part of ireland on record were a race of its ancient celtic possessors, designated by ptolemy darnii or darini. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Along with references which relate both to larne family history society and larne borough council. Jane lyons presentation at beyond the grave conference. History of county antrim topographical dictionary of. Part of the irish families project, this reference work includes the complete 1659 census for antrim, county map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in antrim taken from the irish book of arms.
It contains 414 pages of detailed information, as well as an excellent full colour map. It had a population of 23,375 people in the 2011 census. Enjoy your browsing and let us know if you think there is anything we should add or expand on or if you think we should highlight certain episodes and events in the city s history. Antrim castle is a great mansion set in the midst of lovely surroundings, but it is not endowed with the romance of its nearest neighbour, shane s castle. This county antrim genealogy site was last updated. Get to know your ancestors learn what their lives was about. An oral and pictorial history of antrim county s chain of lakes. To date i have completed a database that contains an index of names for the parishes and townlands in the baronies of cary, lower dunluce, upper dunluce and kilconway.
Thanks to dave dubois for maintaining this site, or by postcard by becoming a member. County antrim has a number of air, rail and sea links. This is the third book in a planned series of the graveyards in north antrim. The work is astounding in its emotional depth, range of emotion, and variety of.
Many generous members of the society volunteer to bake pans of apple crisp to sell with ice cream in front of the maplehurst inn on the saturday of the festival, along with the society s maps, tote bags and books. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century antrim, recording details addresses and occupations for over 5,000 people in the county. Genealogy antrim family s of america clyde antrims blog, pueblo, colorado. Records of the antrim family of america internet archive. Bassetts book of antrim is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888. Some of these may be easily obtainable, some are rare and out of print. This was all the more lamentable when one bears in mind that the only really true history of our country is.
If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartlett s ireland. A history of the easter rising in 50 objects in this book john gibney tells the story of the rising and its aftermath through 50 objects that survive from that time. Its operation was overseen by an elected board of guardians, 24 in number, representing its 19 electoral divisions as listed below figures in brackets indicate numbers of guardians if more than one. Discover the history of your hometown with our bestselling picture series, crafted by local authors. His family history in one respect presents rather a sad picture, as it. An old friend of the society, john hewitt, wrote the foreword. County antrim, ireland, householder s index, 1851, 1857. Popular irish history books showing 150 of 2,4 michael collins. It is the county town of county antrim and was the administrative centre of antrim borough council. This proved a popular project, and these local histories were officially named tweedsmuir history books in 1947. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland. Antrim house publishes poetry by emerging and established authors as well as memoirs and photo essays.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. County antrim genealogy free online records and resources. Old families of larne and district gravestone inscriptions ebook. Some of these are what you might expect documents, uniforms, weapons and flags but others are quirkier objects, like the cricket bat that died for ireland, sean mac diarmada s hurley, the teacups the pearse brothers used. Bassett s book of antrim is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888. An oral and pictorial history of antrim county s chain of lakes by ruggles, glenn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Common subjects search for books published by mid antrim historical group. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.
New york city and its environs, where most of the action takes place, is poorly realized, as it the history that leads up to the setting of this story. The giants causeway takes the reader on an illustrated tour of the history. Andrew nicholl s view s of the antrim coast in 1828, was also produced in 1981. Derrykeighan old churchyard book ballymoney graveyards. History of antrim county, mi page 2 genealogy trails. When a book is purchased, i send full details of my research on a particular name. The giants causeway on irelands north antrim coast is a place where myth and. A local and social history of the ballee area in ballymena. This is a photocopied book photocopy lines and markings appear in the scanning.
There is good reason to believe that the account book actually. In the early middle ages, southern county antrim was part of the kingdom of ulidia. The county seat location of the village early history mound park religious activities the bellaire breeze personal history bellaire is the county seat of antrim county, to which fact it owes its birth. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your antrim ancestors.
From its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families. Northern ireland s main airport, belfast international airport, at aldergrove is in county antrim. We have a rich mix of books and articles on the history of lisburn within our website. A brief history john caldwell, born circa 1742 was a successful businessman in the production of linen near the town of ballymoney, county antrim. Following a year of enlisted naval reserve service, he entered the u. The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the. New hampshire, from its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the. A great boost to these histories was the appointment of fwio s first provincial tweedsmuir history curator in. Allisonantrim museum museum, history, historical society. Andrew nicholls views of the antrim coast in 1828, was also produced in 1981. The glens of antrim historical society february talk will take place on friday 21st february at 8pm in st mary s parish centre, cushendall. The antrim historical society ahs is dedicated to the celebration of antrim s history. About the society glens of antrim historical society. The fascinating feature of the book is the social history which is sometimes evident and more often concealed in its pages.
Ireland church records genealogy familysearch wiki. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Explore hundreds of vintage pictures of our nation s history. Tim pat coogan goodreads author shelved 41 times as irish history avg rating 4. Look under the headings parish registers and vestry books for church of ireland records, and look by denomination catholic, methodist, presbyterian, etc. Seldom does a book as important as this one come along. Archaeological sites in county antrim, castles in county antrim, history of belfast, lordlieutenants of antrim, military history of county antrim, monuments and memorials in county antrim, politics of county antrim, the troubles in county antrim. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
North antrim family research ballymoney graveyards and. Family and local history records family history, heritage and museums. The turnout in ballycastle 89 june 1798 by keith beattie. An old ballycastle account book trade and commerce in. Wadsworth, a native of connecticut, who reached the grand traverse region in 1846. History of the town of antrim, new hampshire, from its. You can learn of our activities through the towns news and events notices, local newspapers, the ahs website. The following are a list of book titles relating to co. The history of champaign and logan counties internet archive. Bassetts book of antrim 1888 irish family history centre. History of the town of antrim, new hampshire, from its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families. A personal look at the history, folklore and poetry of the nine glens of antrim.