Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. A wheen o things that used to be is a social history of the small settlements clachans of the glens of antrim 18001950. From its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families ebook written by warren robert cochrane. The town of mancelona was organized by act of legislature, approved jan. The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the county. At this point in history, the population of the area was expanding fast with scottish settlers establishing the new town which became the ballymoney of today. Youtube, youtube channel, video marketing, youtuber, igtv, erika vieira, video, instagram overeaters anonymous electratone guitar effects. The story of the orr families of antrim and their involvement in the 1798 rebellion 3rd david cargill lecture local and family history series. Aontroim, lone ridge is an historical town with many interesting sights, situated on the shore of lough neagh with a caravan park located on the shore the shoppers amongst you will enjoy the combination of town centre and the large outlet mall just outside the town, if your about on a saturday morning there is one of the biggest car boot sales in ireland at dunsilly every. Antrim town is located in the valley of the six mile water stream, at the northeastern corner of lough lake neagh.
About the society glens of antrim historical society. The citizens of antrim indicated their interest in forming an historical society by a vote at town meeting in 1983. Tumblebooks login needed inlibrary use only tumblebooklibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading. Home history of the irish parliament constituencies antrim antrim twelve mps were returned to the irish house of commons from co. Like many other places, it counts its history back to the. Resources ireland and northern ireland history and genealogy. Antrim house publishes poetry by emerging and established authors as well as memoirs and photo essays.
Allison antrim museum is continuing its research into how greencastle got its name. Lisburn historical society journal annual, the editor, town hall, castle street, lisburn, co. Archaeological sites in county antrim, castles in county antrim, history of belfast, lordlieutenants of antrim, military history of county antrim, monuments and memorials in county antrim, politics of county antrim, the troubles in county antrim. County antrim named after the town of antrim, from irish. With a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families classic reprint w. Hillsborough county, new hampshire genealogy familysearch.
Subject catalogue of books and other material relating to co. Conrads books and news articles and other history book references. History of county antrim topographical dictionary of. In 1637, sir randall macdonnell, earl of antrim, paid for the construction of the much needed church, and the red brick tower that can be seen today in the old church graveyard is all. Series includes infomation for the irish counties of antrim, armagh, donegal. The glens of antrim historical society are holding their a. Ireland genealogy history province of ulster antrim armagh derry. Aontroim, lone ridge is an historical town with many interesting sights, situated on the shore of lough neagh with a caravan park located on the shore. Beautifully illustrated with historic photographs and filled with fascinating tidbits of antrim lore. Antrim towns obtained from offical sources as books, proni or newspapers, or local knowledge or any books like bassetts directory 1888. The history and antiquities of the town of carrickfergus 181839. Ballynure from the book of antrim 1888 irish genealogy on.
The history of champaign and logan counties internet archive. Its operation was overseen by an elected board of guardians, 24 in number, representing its 19 electoral divisions as listed below figures in brackets indicate numbers of guardians if more than one. Antrim 2285 this view of antrim town in the 1980s was taken from riverside and shows part of high street, railway street and church street. He resided in his native town until the fall of 1870, when he removed to forest home, antrim county, mich. Antrim, county antrim news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2008. Excerpt from history of the town of antrim, new hampshire, from its earliest settlement, to june 27, 1877.
Antrim, irish aontroim, town and former district 19732015 within the former county antrim, now in antrim and newtownabbey district, eastern northern ireland. An illustrated heritage trail leaflet on antrim town is available from antrim tourist information centre. Having grown up among the lanes, hedgerows and market towns described here, and as a former. It had a population of 23,375 people in the 2011 census. Adjoined to the northeast shore of lough neagh, the county covers an area of 3,046 square kilometres 1,176 sq mi 6 and has a population of about 618,000. Tumblebooklibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading. County antrim, ireland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Some indicate that the immigrants left from the greencastle on the border of. County antrim has a population density of 203 people per square kilometre.
Antrim was one of the centres of the rising in 1798. In 1798 the town was the scene of a battle in which several thousand nationalist essentially presbyterian insurgents. Some indicate that the immigrants left from the greencastle on the border of county antrim and the city of belfast. This is followed by a full directory for every town and village, giving the names. It is also the main shopping area within the borough of antrim. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland mooney. Sailing from new york, she set out to determine the condition of the irish poor and discover why so many were emigrating to her home country.
Secondhand books for sale presbyterian historical society of. Antrim, hillsborough county, new hampshire genealogy. A lively and entertaining history of antrim that picks up where cochrane, an earlier antrim historian, leaves off. Randalstown, antrim genealogy heraldry and history. Antrim is a town and civil parish in county antrim in the northeast of northern ireland, on the. Sailing from new york, she set out to determine the condition of. This page was last edited on 27 september 2017, at 11. Please sample our releases and learn about their makers. History of the town of antrim, new hampshire, from its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families by cochrane, w. By the following year, a group on interested residents incorporated the antrim historical society, a nonprofit 501c3 corporation, whose purpose is to collect, document and preserve all artifacts deemed to be of historical interest to the citizens of antrim. Oct 26, 2008 at this point in history, the population of the area was expanding fast with scottish settlers establishing the new town which became the ballymoney of today. Ballymoney graveyards and north antrim research dorothy. We are an educational nonprofit organisation formed in 1956. M in st marys parish centre, cushendall on friday 20th september at 8pm.
Antrim a potwalloping borough with about 200350 electors, had been enfranchised by 17 chas ii, and under its charter the returning officer was the seneschal of the manor of moylinny, which belonged. There was a battle fought and a great many lives lost. History of the town of antrim, new hampshire, from its earliest settlement, to june 27, 1877. History of antrim county, mi page 2 genealogy trails. Mar 10, 2020 the glens of antrim historical society are holding their a. Aug 26, 2014 at this point in history, the population of the area was expanding fast with scottish settlers establishing the new town which became the ballymoney of today. Antrim was for hundreds of years the scene of many conflicts and the town was burned and sacked over and over again. Antrim town officepo box 517antrim, nh 03440website. Antrim, town and former district 19732015 within the former county antrim, now in antrim and newtownabbey district, eastern northern ireland. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland from wikipedia at what date the county of antrim was formed is not known, but it appears that a certain district bore this name before the reign of edward ii early 14th century, and when the shiring of ulster was undertaken by sir john perrot in the 16th century, antrim and down were already. From its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families. Antrim northern ireland, united kingdom britannica. History of ballymoney old church graveyard ballymoney. There will be further presentations to young people read more.
The shoppers amongst you will enjoy the combination of town centre and the large outlet mall just outside the town, if your about on a saturday morning there is one of the biggest car boot sales in ireland at dunsilly every. In the series of paintings in antrim, town and country, talented local artist paul holmes perfectly captures the rich diversity of the area while the words of renowned local historian alastair smyth bring to life the fascinating history of the place and its people. Home antrim surnames census church records local history newspapers. One can scarcely believe that the small, quiet town of antrim once played a very important part in history. Family and local history records family history, heritage and museums. 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. Some of these may be easily obtainable, some are rare and out of print.
Written by members of the town history committee, published in 1977. From its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families warren robert cochrane mirror steam printing press, 1880 antrim n. Antrim bibliography antrim poor law union was formed on the th may 1840 and covered an area of 181 square miles. Guide to county antrim ancestry, family history and genealogy.
It draws on contemporary diaries, letters and reports to present a history of the united. Margaret rogers grew up in a large family in a small town on a prairie in minnesota, lively and freespirited. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of the town of antrim, new hampshire. Book ireland, an alphabetical index of townlands and towns including the.
County antrim compiled by lee johnson early stone fortifications castles, towers and stronghouses what, where, who and when. Ballynure from the book of antrim 1888 irish genealogy. This will be followed by the launch of the glynns volume 47, and presentation of the malachy mcsparran memorial cup to cross and passion college. Antrim towns for anybody that is willing to share historical information on co. Having captured most of the largest towns of the area, they then marched south. Antrim is a town steeped in history with many notable buildings, churches and places of interest. The town book of the corporation of belfast, 161816 1892 373 pages 15. Irelands welcome to the stranger also on kindle is an american widows account of her travels in ireland in 184445 on the eve of the great famine. Allisonantrim museum is continuing its research into how greencastle got its name.
This page has been viewed 3,152 times 323 via redirect. To look for a city, town, street, townland or parish, input the search criteria into the. North of ireland family history society queens university of belfast dept. The following are a list of book titles relating to co. But in high school, god called her, and in 1963 she entered a convent to become sister zoe. The origin and growth of an industrial city 1967, beckett, j. He lived alone five years on his homestead, and frequently carried his supplies on his back twenty miles, sometimes carrying seventyfive pounds at a load. Martins belfast directory for 184142 a reprint by mid antrim historical group, 1992. Farr 1 bayylvannon road upper ballinderry lisburn, co.
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