Searching for town/area where my 7th GGF migrated in 1767 to Charleston,South Carolina aboard a protestant ship. Probably came on one of three ships. The James and Mary (Larne); Prince of Wales (Belfast); Betty Gregg (port unknown). Passenger names for these three ships lost.
Some Harkins came to South Carolina from Carndonagh/Ballloskey but do not know if kin. Hugh lived for a time in Belfast, South Carolina. Hugh received 150 acres through the Bounty Act 1761 and had listed a wife Elizabeth or Sarah Elizabeth (last name unknown). There were two James Harkins, a John Harkins, and a Thomas Harkins in the 96th District in 1779. In 1794 Hugh Harkins bought 150 acres in Pendleton District S.C.
I hope to find family/area in Ireland prior to my visit next year to Donegal.
Sunday 9th Feb 2014, 07:42PM
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Dear Charkins
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out and thanks for your query.
As you can see from the link below, the civil parish of Clonca is situated in north-east Donegal:
The best was to get an overview of your family name(s) over the period 1828-1911 is to have a look at the Tithe Applotment Books 1828, Griffith? Valuation 1857 and Census 1901/1911, on the links provided below:
Tithes
Griffith?s Valuation
National Archives Census
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/
As I say, it will give you a good overview. I also include a link to the various places near Clonca for your interest
Best of luck with your search and your travel plans
Clare Doyle
Genealogy Support
Tuesday 18th Mar 2014, 12:24PM