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or the subject could be The Many Jamison, Martin and Spence Families! :) Hoping that someone can help me sort out these puzzle pieces. I've exhausted most if not all the free online records, including Ros Davies and Raymond's awesome sites. 

My 3rd ggm, Elizabeth Jamison Martin: daughter of George Jamison, sister to Jane Jamison Spence; b. 1810 Dromore, County Down, m. Joseph Martin, d. 1836 (probably Dromara)

My 3rd ggf, Joseph Martin: parentage unknown b. 1810 County Down, m. Elizabeth Jamison, m. Mary Adair 1 Aug 1836 Dromara Presbyterian, occupation weaver, d. 1871 Garrett County, Maryland, US

Jane Jamison, sister of Elizabeth, m. George Elliott Spence 1851 Dromore Parish

In looking for more ancestral info I found this marriage record and I'm thinking that it is part of this family as cousins, but don't know. Sometimes we need to go through a back door to find the whole family ;)

James Spence (b. 1836, father William) m. Ellen Martin (b. 1841, father Thomas) 16 Aug 1863 Drumbo

In Holy Trinity cemetery, Drumbo, there is a Jamison memorial with names and dates that are pecularly close to my direct line. So when I saw the Drumbo marriage I wondered if it another piece of my puzzle without a frame. To make it even more appealing as a connection are the repeated first names throughout these families. 

Hope this makes sense - like I wrote, many puzzle pieces but none with straight edges, so it's hard to describe. 

Thanks so much for any ideas! Maybe someone is also related to the Jamison, Martin and Spence families.

Beth

 

 

 

 

 

gramssearch

Monday 7th Apr 2014, 09:49AM

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  • Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out and apologies for the delay in replying to your message. 

    There are a couple of instances of Dromore and Dromora in Co. Down. The link below shows that Dromore is near Newry in the Civil Parish of Warrenpoint:

    http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/townlands/index.cfm?fuseaction=TownlandsInCivil&civilparishid=865&civilparish=Warrenspoint&citycounty=Down

    Dromara is also a Civil Parish in Co. Down:

    http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/townlands/index.cfm?fuseaction=TownlandsInCivil&civilparishid=820&civilparish=Dromara&citycounty=Down

    I think you are going about your search in the correct way. You have exhausted the records available and I believe the only way you will be able to solve the puzzle is to continue collecting as much information as possible, in the hope that pieces start to make sense to you as more records become available. Have you had a look at the Ulster Historical Foundation website?

    http://www.ancestryireland.com/

    Another interesting site that is great for keeping up to date with online genealogical resource releases is that of the Irish Genealogical Research Society:

    http://www.irishancestors.ie/

    Have you tried searching Ancestry.com for any mention of your ancestor?s name in member family trees or messages?

    Other important sources include the Tithe Applotment Books and Griffith?s Valuation. Even though these sources only record the head of the household, the information is very important and can be valuable:

    Tithe Applotment Books (1823-1837): http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/index.jsp

    Griffith?s Valuation (1847-1864): http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/

    The National Archives of Ireland: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/  you can search the 1901/1911 Census on the National Archives page too, for instances of the family name at that time

    Remember to post any new information that you find here. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.

    Best of luck with your search

    Clare Doyle

    Genealogy Support  

    Monday 14th Apr 2014, 12:23PM

  • thanks so much, Clare. I appreciate your suggestions, but I've researched them as well and with no success in finding the right families. I thought I was on to something finding Jamison, Martin and Little all in Drumgooland Tithes but that hasn't panned out - in fact, someone told me that they wouldn't be my families in the Tithe books because they weren't rich ... I've come to find out that actually skilled craftsmen could be listed - at least that's what I recall. 

    Since I'm unable to come to Co. Down to do my own research, I think the only way to get any info earlier than what I have is to find other descendants. 

    Again, thank you. I appreciate the encouragment!

    Beth

    gramssearch

    Monday 14th Apr 2014, 02:23PM

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