My ancestors, Robert and son David Thompson were farmers in Cloughfin. Griffiths Valuation has Robert in 1864 on lots 9A and 9B but I have difficulty in locating where their dwelling house may have been located. Also I would like to find Robert's ancestors and other Thompson relatives. In 2016 volonteer member Alwyn identified and provided some information concerning three Thompson families but little on my branch: I think that the townland that the | Ireland Reaching Out (irelandxo.com) The 1901 Census identifies David and family but no trace in the 1911 Cenus.
Wednesday 10th Jan 2024, 04:02PM
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Hi-
Per Irishgenealogy, David married Elizabeth Harrison in 1877. They both resided in Cloghfin, County Armagh.
8075912.pdf (irishgenealogy.ie)
Robert died in 1881, age 83, widower, farmer, David witnessed.
4851035.pdf (irishgenealogy.ie)
Regards- Mary
MaryTV
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Hi,
Note- David's wife's last name was Hanson. I incorrectly transcribed, David died in 1907,
4548311.pdf (irishgenealogy.ie)
Per 1901 census David was born about 1842 this maybe his parents?
RootsIreland Record (Subscription)
Date of Marriage:00-Aug-1837
Parish / District:EGLISH CICounty:Co. Armagh
HusbandWife
Name:RobertThompsonMarthaFrazer
Address:CloughfinKillimaddy
Denomination:Church Of IrelandChurch Of Ireland
Occupation:
Age:
Status:
Husband's FatherWife's Father
Name:ThompsonFrazer
Address:
Denomination:
Occupation:
Husband's MotherWife's Mother
Name:Not RecordedNot Recorded
Address:
Denomination:
Occupation:
Witness 1Witness 2
Name:
Address:
Notes:
DAY OF MARRIAGE DIFFICULT TO READ
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Ancestry.com
NameDavid Thompson
GenderMale
Birth Date19 Mar 1842
Baptism Date20 Mar 1842
Baptism PlaceEglish Parish, Armagh, Ireland
FatherRobt Thompson
MotherMarth
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Regards- Mary
MaryTV
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David's Will 1of 2 pages
MaryTV
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David's Will 2 of 2 pages Ancestry.com
MaryTV
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Hi,
On trees on Ancestry.com Martha Frazier is identified as Robert's wife. May be her birth record.
NameMartha Frazer
GenderFemale
Baptism Date10 Jul 1812
Baptism PlaceEglish Parish, Armagh, Ireland
FatherHenry Frazer
MotherJane
FHL Film Number990092
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Regards- Mary
MaryTV
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Thanks very much Mary. Parts of the testament are cut off though. Any idea whether the Thompson home was located?
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Unfortunately, I don't know the location of the Thompson home.
This site give you access to David's Will
Regards- Mary
MaryTV