Templecormac - Ballinderry Parish
Freehold Registrations, 1831
The following is an extract from The Belfast Newsletter dated 30th September 1831 and is used with permission of The Belfast Newsletter.
The following names are taken from a list of persons applying to register their Freeholds at a General Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in Belfast on the 24th October, 1831.
No. 117
Name and Residence of Applicant: Thomas Peel, Templecormick
Description of Freehold, with the names of Barony and Townland in which situated: House and land, Upper Massereene, town land of Templecormick
Yearly Value to be registered: £10
Return to Top"Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland"
The following extract is from "Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland - Parishes of County Antrim VII 1832 - 1838". Thanks to The Institute of Irish Studies, The Queen's University of Belfast for permission to use this extract.
Old Church: Templecormac
Ruins of Templecormac old church and burial ground, situated about 1 mile east of Ballinderry new church, is tolerably large, enclosed by a quickset fence, partially sheltered by forest trees; and a small iron gate to the entrance. Nothing of this old church now remains but the foundation walls, which are at present grown over with earth and grass. It was situated nearly east and west and, as near as can be now judged, it stood 44 by 20 feet inside; walls of rough stones and grouted lime, similar to other ancient buildings, and 2 feet 10 inches in thickness.
The interior of the building is partly occupied by graves. The graveyard, too, is to a great extent occupied by burials, but very limited in headstones. Different religious denominations still continue to bury in it but Roman Catholics are the most numerous. The Irish cry accompanied funerals of the latter class of people coming to this graveyard up to about the year 1800.
The ground for interment was much larger formerly than at present. The following are amongst the names and surnames on the headstones in the yard: Archibald, Alexander, James. Thomas, Elizabeth, Grizel, Margaret, Jane. Surnames: Larmor, Maze, Srnyth, Scott. At the heads of graves are several rude stones without any inscription.
The church is said to have been demolished bv Oliver Cromwell. A large portion of the walls remained up to about 1790, as did also part of the clergy's dwelling and office houses that stood contiguous to the church, on the site now occupied by Robert McAleavey's dwelling.
Contiguous to the church also stood 2 ancient springs, one [of] which is at present closed up. These wells are said to have been formerly visited by people for the cure of disordered eyes.
Templecormac is said to have been an extensive seat of learning at a former period; that there was a temple for the education of students; and that the establishment was superintended by 3 friars, which was the number of clergy always resident there. One of the friars are said to have divine service at the ruins of the old church about 60 years back. There was a tract of ground attached to the temple for the use of the clergy and students. It was called the Church Fields, and is now occupied by Robert McAleavey and James Gibson, farmers.
Templecormac was formerly called Cormac's Temple, and is said to have been founded by a Cormac Akilly, to whose name it was subsequently dedicated; and afterwards gave name to the townland in which it was situated, and is to the present day called Templecormac. Information obtained from James Dunnigan, William Brennagh, his wife, and others, 21 March 1838.
Diocese of Down & Connor Ancient and Modern
Extract from Diocese of Down & Connor Ancient and Modern Volume 2 by Rev. J. O'Laverty P.P.M.R.I.A. Published by M.H. Gill & Son, Dublin.
Parish of Glenavy
... The town land of Templecormack received its name from a church, a small part of the wall of which remains in the ancient graveyard. The Terrier enters "in Temple Tearmacan one towne, spiritualities and temporalities," which was then held by Sir Floulke Conway as tenant under the See. It is probable that it was dedicated to one of the saints named Colman[1]. Colmog or Mocolmog, the Irish form of Colman, assumes in the modern names of townlands the form of Cormac; thus Quarter-Cormac, in the parish of Down, is written in various inquisitions Carrow-Coolmuck - "Quarter-Coolmuck I.e. the Quarter-land of St. Colman."
[1] It may be, however, that Templecormack, which in 1622 was called Temple Tearmacan, derives its name from the family name of O'Cormacan, who are still numerous in the vicinity, and may have been the Erenachs, or hereditary custodians of the church. Many churches are named from their Erenaghs, thus Desertoghill - "O'Toghill's Desert," Tamlaght Ocilla - "O'Crilly's Burying-ground," Termon-Maguire - "the termon of McGurk," &c., &c.
Deceased Estate — William Henry Branagh
The following extract is from The Lisburn Herald dated Saturday March 16th 1929.
Notice to Creditors
In the Goods of WILLIAM HENRY
BRANAGH. Late of Templecormick, Upper
Ballinderry, Lisburn, in the County of Antrim.
Pensioner deceased.
Notice is hereby given that all
persons having any Claims or Demands
against the Estate of the above Deceased, who
died on the 25th day of February, 1929, are
hereby required on or before the 22nd day of
March, 1929, to furnish particulars thereof (in
Writing) to the undersigned Solicitor for the
Executors of the Deceased's Will.
Dated this 13th day of March, 1929.
John T McConnell, Solicitor,
Lisburn.
Death Notice - Mary Oakman
The following extract is from The Belfast Telegraph dated Friday, 5th July, 1935. It is reproduced with permission of the Belfast Telegraph.
Oakman - July 4th 1935 at her residence, Ashvale, Upper Ballinderry, Mary Oakman. Funeral at 2pm on to-morrow (Saturday) for interment in the family burying ground Templecormac. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing relatives.
Templecormac Graveyard
The following surnames are to be found on the headstones in this graveyard. Some of them have been transcribed.
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A. Addis 1908 |
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Branagh |
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W. Baskin |
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Erected by William Branagh in loving memory of his beloved wife Margaret who died 5th December 1947 aged ?70? Years, also their beloved daughter Margaret Victoria Tear who died 11th August, 1935 aged 34 years, William James (Sen) who died 13th May 1960 aged 83 years. William James (jun) who died 5th May 1983 aged 78 years. The day Thou gavest Lord is ended.
Notes: William James and Margaret Brankin lived at Brackenhill town land (1911). He was a road surface man. They were married abt. 1869 and had 3 children. William and Margaret Branagh and their children - Margaret Victoria and William James Branagh were residing at Tate’s Avenue, Belfast in 1911. William was a tramway labourer. Margaret, his wife had been born in County Cavan. They were married abt 1901. |
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In loving memory of Margaret Branagh, who departed this life 1st December, 1897 aged 75 years. William Branagh who departed this life 18th June 1901 aged 80 years. Erected by Adam Branagh their son. |
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Erected by Thomas Brown of Ballinderry to the memory of his grandfather, William Crawford who departed this life 15th June 1827 aged 60 years, also his grandmother Elizabeth Crawford who departed this life 10th March 1844 aged 76 years. (Blank - attempt at the name Eliza made?) on the 22nd July 1861 aged 70 years. |
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To the memory of William Clarke who departed this life on the 19th December, 1875 aged 59 years also Mary Clarke wife of the above William Clarke who departed this life on the 12th day of January 1888 aged 76 years. Bought with a price. All the days of my appointed time will await till my change come. Thou shalt call and I will answer thee Thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands. Job XIV 14.15 |
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Erected by Saml. Melville Clarke 1928 |
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In loving memory of my father and mother Samuel and Martha Melville also their grandson Robert Clarke also our dear mother Mary Melville Clarke died 8th June 1942 also our dear sister Mary Melville Rossborough died 20th June 1942. |
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Erected by Jane Collins in the memory of her beloved husband William Collins who departed this life in the blessed hope of a glorious immortality through our Lord Jesus Christ on the 19th of January 1938 aged 49 years. |
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Davidson |
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Dickson |
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Dixon |
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Forsythe |
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Gawley |
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Green, Quails Wood |
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Erected by Margaret Hatton in loving memory of her husband William Charley Hatton died 13th July 1926 aged 70 years.
Notes: The Hatton family resided in Ballyscolly in 1911. William aged 55 years was a farmer. His wife was Margaret aged 55 years, children Jane F aged 19 and Edward Wakefield aged 16 years. They were recorded as Wesleyan Methodists. |
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Erected by Philip Hatton who departed this life 26th June 1854 aged 53 years also his wife Jane Hatton who departed this life 4th March 1855 aged 49 years. We leave thee but there is a promise, To dying mortality given To meet in a place where friends all white A home prepared for the righteous in heaven. |
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Haddock |
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Erected in memory of George Higginson who departed this life on the 21st day of July 1900 and his wife Eliza Ann who departed this life on the 30th day of November, 1899. |
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Hoey |
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Erected by Thomas Hunter in memory of his beloved wife Charlotte Hunter who died 20th August 1876 aged 60 years and his four children Eliza, Robert, James Alexander and Dorothy Jane also the above named James Hunter who died 1st October 1899 aged 76 years. |
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The burial place of Issac Hunter, Ballinderry, 1906 |
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In loving memory of Rev. Wesley Kelly, minister of Partick Congregational Church, Glasgow, formerly of Thurso and Straide. Ordained 1880. Died 20th September 1905 aged 48 years. Thomas Kelly his father died 1 May 1906 aged 83 years. Sarah Kelly his mother who died at Manitou, Canada on 6th October, 1909 aged 85 years and interred in Manitou Cemetery. Samuel his brother died 1868 aged 4 years. Erected by his sorrowing mother and sister Carolina Laster. |
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Kerr |
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Erected by David Keyland in memory of his mother Elizabeth Keyland who departed this life March 9th in the year of our Lord 1840 aged 72 years and also her daughter Mary Armstrong who departed this life 11th August 1868 age 61 years also her great grand daughter MEK (Lillie) Swarbrigg daughter of David Swarbrigg died 4th August 1900 aged 2 years. Robert Wilson Swarbrigg died in infancy. Oh my the grave become to me the bed of peaceful rest. Whence I shall gladly rise at length and mingle with the best. Also Eliza Wilson daughter of Mary Armstrong died 20th Feb 1914 aged 79 years also Catherine Swarbrigg daughter of Eliza Wilson died 20th June 1932 aged 63 years, also Samuel Henry Swarbrigg eldest son of David and Catherine Swarbrigg died in London 15th Nov 188?(6?) 9 aged 69 years. |
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McCullough |
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Erected by Ann McKeown in memory of her beloved husband Hugh Harrison McKeown who died 20th October, 1868 aged 57 years. He was a loving husband and tender father. |
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McLernon. In loving memory of Jeanie beloved wife of James McLernon who died 9th June, 1909 also their son Robert who died 31st March, 1925 also their infant daughters Sarah Jane and Annie. At rest. |
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Marsden. In loving memory of my dear parents Edward C died 17th Nov 1958, Elizabeth died 6th Jan 1974 also my grandparents James died 29th Dec 1956, Martha died 29th Dec 1945 also their children Lilly Boyd died 6th Feb 1925, Stanley died 2nd Jan 1924, Samuel died 2nd Aug 1966. Erected by Meta and Arthur. |
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Massey. Treasured memories of our dear parents called home. Susannah. Robert James. Redeemed.
? William Maxwell in memory of his beloved wife Eleanor who died 2? th….aged ? 3 years |
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Maze. To the glory of God Sacred to the me died 27th May 1875 aged 86 years. Annie, his widow, daughter of James Proctor, died 1st October 1885 aged 85 years; also their son William, died 13th November, 1835 aged 23 years also their son John died 19th December 1883 aged 49 years. James died 7th September, 1908 aged 77 years. “To be with Christ is far better.” |
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To the glory of God, sacred to the memory of Jane Maze, died 4th August, 1783 aged 23 years, Hugh Maze died January 1859 aged 71 years. Annie, his widow died January 1868 aged 71 years and John Maze died May 1875 aged 73 (?8?) years. |
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Erected by William John Maze in memory of Hugh Maze, his father died January 1859 aged 71 years, Anne his mother died January 1868 aged 71 years, John Maze, his uncle died May 1875 aged 78 years. |
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Erected by Alexander Moor in memory of his wife Jane who departed this life on the 13th of February 1844 aged 74 years. |
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The family burying ground of W.J. Murphy died 17 September 1939. |
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Oakman. Erected by William John Oakman in loving memory of his wife ? who departed this life May 13th 1896 aged 73 years also the above William John Oakman died 15th May 1906 aged 84 years. Thomas Francis H. Oakman son of the above died 15th June 1911. Henrietta Oakman died 4th Dec 1916, Edward H. Oakman died 1st March 1924, Mary Oakman died 4th July 1935, Ruth grant died 24th Jan 1937. |
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Orr. In loving memory of our dear father William John Orr who departed this life 11th August 1924 also our dear mother Margaret who died 17th October, 1928. |
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Erected by Eliza Ann Peel in memory of her brother William Adams, died 25th August 1920 also her husband Jonathan Peel died 13th March 1929, Eliza Ann Peel died 11th March, 1933, Sarah Ann Blakely died 21st March 1934 aged 61 years, William Blakely died 23rd January 1958 aged 86 years, Martha Blakely died 5th January 1970 aged 58 years, Walter Blakely died 27th January 1971. Our dearly loved parents. |
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Quigley |
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Erected by Archibald Scott of Hillsborough in memory of his father Alexander Scott who died the 19th day of August 1817 aged 53 (?) years also in memory of his mother Elizabeth Scott who died in February 1797 aged 31 years. Few are thy days And full of woe Oh man of woman born Thy doom is written dust thou Art and shall to dust return Behold an emblem of thy state In flowers that bloom and die Or in the shadows fleeting form That mocks the gazing eye Determin’d are the days that fly (?) ive o’er thy dead the numbered hour is on the wing They lays be with the dead. |
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Smith |
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Smyth |
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In memory of Susana the beloved wife of Isaac Taverner who departed this life 25th February 1875 aged 46 years. |
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Erected in loving memory of Charlotte Anne Thompson who died 24th August 1925 aged 56 years also Samuel James Thompson who died 5th December 1926 aged 50 years their daughter Sarah Elizabeth Thompson who died 21st March 1942. Asleep in Jesus. |
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The Thompson burying ground of the late Arthur Thompson Killultagh erected by Joseph Thompson |
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Erected to the memory of James Thompson of Crew who departed this life the 12th day of March A.D. 1851 aged 86 years also his wife Dorothea Thompson who departed this life the 13th day of February A.D. 1851 aged 82 years also his son James Thompson who departed this life the 10th of June A.D. 1844 aged 36 years. Also his son John Thompson who departed this life 12th November 1865 aged 69 years. Also Samuel Thompson, son of the above John Thompson died 30th April 1897 aged 64 years. Elizabeth Mary Thompson died 18th August 1880 aged 6 years. David Alfred Thompson died 1st January 1900 aged 15 years. Margaret Thompson died 18th May 1915 aged 72 years. |
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Thompson, Killultagh. Erected by the family in loving memory of our dear father Thomas 1876 to 1944, David T.J. infant son of Ena and John 1946 - 1947, also our dear mother Martha 1891 - 1971 also our dear sister Elizabeth Kathleen 1917 - 2003. Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ. 1st Peter 1.v. 18 & 19. Prepare to meet thy God. Amos 4. v 12 |
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Thompson. In loving memory of John Nelson Thompson who died 6th March, 1948. His presence we miss, his memory we cherish. |
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In memory of Isabella Thompson died 15th July 1901. Frances J. Thompson died 29th December, 1902, John Thompson died 12th February 1918, Margaret Thompson died 22nd April 1938, Elizabeth Thompson died 16th March 1938 also Raymond William Gawley died 23rd December 1960 infant son of William and Mable Gawley. |
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White. Erected by Frances Jane White in loving memory of her husband Thomas White who died 11th November 1911 aged 76 years also their son William who died 3rd November, 1923. The above named Frances White who died 23rd March 1924 aged 88 years also their daughter Elizabeth White who died 1st December 1943 also their daughter Jane Frances White who died 25th November, 1951 also their daughter Harriett Taylor who died 4th October, 1956 also their daughter Margaret White who died 9th August, 1960. |
PRONI Will Calendars
The following information is taken from the will calendars in the PRONI and are reproduced with kind permission of Deputy Keeper of the Records, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland.
Susan Patterson
Date of Death 10 02 1891
Date of Grant 13 04 1891
Effects £89 10s
Registry: Belfast
Full Abstract:
The Will of Susan Patterson late of Kilcreeney County Antrim Widow who died 10 February 1891 at same place was proved at Belfast by James Thompson of Templecormick and John Gaddis of Ballymacward both in said County Farmers the Executors.