I have a DNA match on ancestry.com (estimated 2nd-3rd cousin) named Anne. We have been texting trying to find our common ancestor, I believe that we may have 2 common ancestors. My Grandfather was Robert James Smith who was born in County Tyrone in 1885 and died in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, US in 1969. His Father was Alexander Smyth born Oct 1835 in Co. Derry and died Nov. 1924 in Copney, Carrickmore,Co. Tyrone. Alexander's father was Christopher Smyth born abt. 1797 and died April 1875 in Co. Tyrone. I Think his Father may have been named Thomas Smyth.
Ann has a Thomas Smyth on her family tree born 1798 born in Maghera, Londonderry NI and died Sept 14,1868 in Falgortrevy, Londonderry NI. I am wondering whether Ann's Thomas Smyth might be a brother or cousin to the Christopher Smyth , my second great-grandfather. If anyone has information on these gentlemen that they can share I would greatly appreciate it.
My 2nd great grandmother was Eleanor Hazlett. I believe she was also from Co. Tyrone but I do not have confirmation. She would have been born in the early 1800's. She was married to Thomas Denison, born about 1803 and died about 1871.
Ann has a Margaret Hazlett on her family tree born 1798 and died in 1878. Margaret was married to the above mentioned Thomas Smyth. I am also interested in finding out if Eleanor and Margaret are related and how they are related. I appreciate any help on this quest. Anne and I will be meeting for the first time in person next month.
rashton
Tuesday 30th Jan 2024, 02:02AMMessage Board Replies
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rashton:
I located the 1851 civil marriage record in Co. Tyrone for Eleanor Hazlett and Thomas Dennison. William was the father of Eleanor. Also, a David Hazlett was shown as witness and likely he was a brother to Eleanor,
I did not find a marriage record for Thomas Smyth and Margaret Hazlett..
For your information, starting in 1845 all non-Roman Catholic marriages were required to be civilly registered. RC marriage started in 1864. Possibly Thomas and Margaret married pre-1845.
I searched on the subscription site Roots Ireland but that site only has records for a few Church of Ireland parishes. Also, older records for many Church of Ireland parishes were destroyed in the Public Records fire in Dublin in 1922.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Thank you Roger!
Ruth
rashton