Bassetts book of antrim

Over the last 40 years we have become an awardwinning plumbers merchant with 16 branches covering every county in northern ireland. All the irish genealogy resources released from january 2011 to midmarch 2020 are noted in this handy e. It lies at the centre of the townland of straidlands, in the civil parish of ballynure within the antrim and newtownabbey borough council area, and in the former barony of belfast lower. A statistical description of the borough of belfast, together with lists of. History the first known settler to venture into antrim county was abraham c.

Find your own family heroes, and claim your heritage. There is a range of material held on the database, details of which are outlined below. You will find historic maps and illustrations of northern irelands capital city. Records of the antrim family of america by antrim, harriet stockton, 1850publication date 1899 topics antrim family, genealogy. Author title publication details sample location comment. Hughes from ireland exhibited to england, in a political and moral survey of her population, and in a statistical and scenographic tour of certain districts etc. I am tracing my ancestors robert gilmore born 22 aug 1831 and died 1907 in ballymoney, co. Bassett s wexford county guide and directory, ireland 1885 8,695 records. This is followed by a full directory for every town and village, giving the names and details for all officeholders, professionals, merchants and tradesmen, as well as a full alphabetical directory of farmers and other residents not listed by trade. You can see the author trying really, really hard including having his main character literally piss on the classics, but this book never makes the case for postmodernism, or itself. George bassett, the book of county armagh 1888 findmypast.

The title was published in 1877 and is an authoritative work on the history of belfast. Sep 12, 2008 author of wexford county guide and directory, louth county guide and directory, including the town and county of the town of drogheda, county down, bassetts county antrim, the book of antrim, the book of county armagh, county antrim 100 years ago, county down guide and directory, including the borough of newry. 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. A summary of the main information found from a reading o the book is outlined below. Ballymoney ancestry and genealogy records in northern ireland. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century antrim. Antrim northern ireland, united kingdom britannica.

This is the 1800s, almost synonymous with the 19th century. Help and advice for portadown, from bassett s the book of county armagh 1888 if you have found a problem on this page then please report it on the following form. Notes on the ruins of dunluce castle, county of antrim, with explanation of a. Matthew catherwood historical records and family trees. From bassett s book of antrim, 1888 early in the last century the millar family acquired the old green, but long before their time it had been used for linen bleaching. Local historians everywhere will be delighted that friars bush press have had the foresight to reprint bassett s directories and county guides for antrim, down and armaghthe only ones published for ulster counties. 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. This was about 29% of all the recorded bassett s in the usa. County down from bassetts county down guide and directory. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century. Library stephen gwynn, hugh thompson illustrations, highways. County down from bassetts county down guide and directory, 1886.

County antrim named after the town of antrim, from irish. An oratory, with slated roof, united to the main building, covers the burial vault of the macdonnells, earls of antrim. Jan 28, 1997 you wouldnt think a book by a certified genius would be so vapid and tiresome. Within a short distance of the lower part of the town are the ruins of the abbey of bona margy, founded in 1509 for franciscan friars by charles macdonnell. The macdonnell claim to the glens of antrim dated from the marriage of margery byset, a daughter of the mac eoin, to john mor macdonnell, the second son of john of islay, lord of the isles, in the 90s. I have traced the names of their children and i havequite a lot for the mcilroy ancestors but i wish to find out more about robert gilmores father who was matthew gilmourgilmore. Some of these may be easily obtainable, some are rare and out of print. A year later, he brought his wife and family, and eventually settled near the present site of elk rapids town hall. Another 78 words 6 lines of text covering the years 1414 and 1468 are included under the topic early antrim history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Antrim town is located in the valley of the six mile water stream, at the northeastern corner of lough lake neagh. Cheifs of the antrim macdonnells prior to sorley boy ulster j. Bassett s book of antrim uhf 1894 the magees of belfast and dublin uhf 1901 census slc 1911 census slc 857372. Further details of each publication can be found here.

Download the 1851 census report for county antrim containing 38 pages. Explore county antrim holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. In 1840 there were 173 bassett families living in massachusetts. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Directories irish resources for family historians libguides at. It is situated on the side of a hill in a parish of the same name, at a distance of a little more than a mile to the north of ballyclare, from which it receives a daily mail. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century armagh, recording details such as addresses and occupations for over 9,000 people in the county. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Transcribed from the original by brian phelan, county cork. The land of the district, for the most part, is light. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. Bassetts the book of antrim, 1888 population 1,446 in 1881.

Tracing your family history is a journey of discovery. Few places in the county can rival ballycastle either in beauty, variety of scenery, or in the number of interesting places within easy reach. Ulster scots is a term used to refer to the descendants of scottish people, mostly presbyterian, who migrated to ireland in the 1600s. Bassetts limerick city and county directory 188081. The book of county tipperary contents book of county tipperary. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century armagh, recording details addresses and occupations for over 10,000 people in the county. Ballycastle from the book of antrim 1888 irish genealogy. Antrim house was founded in 2001 to publish the work of emerging as well as established poets.

A well presented family owned book and gift store, including main post office, serving larne for over 30 years. It contains 414 pages of detailed information as well as an excellent full colour map. From george henry bassetts the book of antrim, 1888. Curraguneen, roscrea book of county tipperary, 1889. When those descendants migrated further to north america the term scotchirish was used. The book of antrim is a directory prepared by george henry bassett. Louth county guide and directory including the town and county of. From ballycastle to portrush, antrim s famous coastline is truly spectacular. Bassetts book of antrim is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888. Introduction to the ballymoney genealogical database. By george henry bassett down occupies in area fourth place among the counties of ulster. Antrim, armagh, down, kilkenny, louth, tipperary and wexford.

County antrim travel northern ireland lonely planet. Adjoined to the northeast shore of lough neagh, the county covers an area of 3,046 square kilometres 1,176 sq mi and has a population of about 618,000. Bassett s book of county armagh, ireland 1888 9,147 records. Buy the book of antrim 1888, oxfam, bassett, george henry, 0954306309, 9780954306304, books, history. Within this record set, you will be able to search george benns a history of the town of belfast from the earlier times to the close of the eighteenth century. Portadown directory, from bassetts book of co armagh, 1888. Belfast borough directory 1862 a statistical description of the borough of belfast, together with lists of office holders, taken from thoms irish directory of 1862. The book of tipperary the book of county tipperary a manual and directory for manufacturers, merchants, traders, professional men, landowners, farmers, tourists, anglers and sportsmen generally. Ballyeaston from the book of antrim 1888 irish genealogy. For anybody that is searching for family links in the n. If you are wanting advice then the best place to ask is on the areas specific email lists. Local history and contemporary information findmypast, towns.

Search for local plumbers merchants near you on yell. Above is the final report of an activity of the mac eoin bissett family in the irish and english sources, and it is assumed that not long after, the macdonnells, newly of antrim and the former friends and allies of the bissetts, somehow managed to dispossess them of the lordship of the glens. Local sewing professionals, experts and novices alike have teamed up to make homemade fabric face masks for medical care workers. Antrim house publishes poetry by emerging and established authors as well as memoirs and photo essays. Antrim, town and former district 19732015 within the former county antrim, now in antrim and newtownabbey district, eastern northern ireland. This book, brown and worn with age, many of its leaves torn and defaced, and parts of it missing altogether, is all that remains of the records of the congregation of. The bassett family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Full list of the irish family history records concealed behind our search screens are a treasure trove of records crossing seven centuries, containing everything from images and maps of plots your family leased in 1859 to records of participants in the 1798 rebellion. Kalkaska all across northern michigan sewing machines are whirring and altruism is in high speed. The most bassett families were found in the usa in 1880. Massachusetts had the highest population of bassett families in 1840.

It had a population of 23,375 people in the 2011 census. Type in part of the record sets name that you wish to search, for example 1911 for the 1911 uk census or dublin for all of our record sets from dublin. It contains 414 pages of detailed information as well as an excellent full. This online version of bassetts wexford county guide and directory is designed primarily as a genealogical research tool and therefore the numerous advertisements in the original book, many full page, and quite a few illustrated, have been excluded. This website provides a free, online, searchable database of family history archives. The book of county armagh, a manual and directory for manufacturers, merchants, traders, professional men, landowners, farmers, tourists, anglers and sportsmen generally, by george henry bassett, author of similar works for antrim, down, louth, wexford and kilkenny. It contains over 400 pages of detailed information, as well as an excellent full colour. The book of antrim 1888 oxfam gb oxfams online shop. The directories are naturally an invaluable resource for those tracing family history. Connor, a parish, and the head of a diocese, in the barony of lower antrim, county of antrim, and province of ulster, 4 miles s. Each provides useful history of the respective counties as well as lists of office holders, farmers, traders, and other residents of the individual cities, towns and villages. Records of the antrim family of america internet archive. Bassetts book of armagh is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888.

Stephen gwynn, hugh thompson illustrations, highways and byways in donegal and antrim, 1899. But while the causeway coast might get the crowds, theres plenty more to see in this stunning county, from the nine wooded glens of antrim to a 12thcentury norman castle in carrickfergus. The antrim volume, first published in dublin in 1886, is a compendium of social history, local history and genealogy. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Bassett s book of armagh is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888.

Bassett s book of antrim, ireland 1888 9,000 records. Includes towns in counties antrim, armagh, cavan, derry, donegal, down, fermanagh, monaghan, tyrone. During the 19th and early 20th century, county antrim was the centre of. The details in the article were extracted from bassett s book of antrim 1888 reprinted by books ulster, bangor among the people mentioned are. Ulster towns directory 1910 from the belfast and ulster towns directory for 1910. Includes a list of magistrates, constabulary officers, and office bearers for the poor law unions of antrim, ballycastle, ballymena, ballymoney, belfast part of, larne and lisburn. Weve categorised links by their time period so you may search irelands history through the ages. Eneclann has released another batch of books in digital format, making them much more affordable in the process. Bassetts county antrim by george henry bassett 1 edition first published in 1888.

The hundred brothers is not plotless so much as personalityless. Please sample our releases and learn about their makers. Bassetts county antrim glens of antrim historical society. George henry bassett produced 7 irish county directories in the 1880s. Antrim 1795 applotments ballymoney 1796 flax growers bounty list ballymoney. A trawl through the book has revealed very little reference to the name mcshane. Louth county guide and directory including the town and county of the town of drogheda. It contains 414 pages of detailed information, as well as an excellent full colour map. Jun 01, 2001 county antrim genealogy, family history notes and coats of arms. From the date of this marriage, or soon after, he and their descendants, the clan macdonald of dunnyveg. Nov 15, 20 local historians everywhere will be delighted that friars bush press have had the foresight to reprint bassetts directories and county guides for antrim, down and armaghthe only ones published for ulster counties. Search 14 million irish records for free on myheritage.

The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the county. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century antrim, recording details such as addresses and occupations for around 9,000 people in the county. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our antrim research. Wadsworth, a native of connecticut, who reached the grand traverse region in 1846. The following are a list of book titles relating to co. Robinson for a better world, was published in 1993. Historical records and family trees related to matthew catherwood. A list of officeholders for county antrim, taken from thoms irish almanac of 1862.