Patrick Street Graveyard, Strabane, Camus Parish, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland: Headstone Inscriptions & Photographs
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HEADSTONE INSCRIPTIONS IN PATRICK STREET GRAVEYARD, CAMUS PARISH, STRABANE.
INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHS, ENTRIES FROM THE PARISH BURIAL REGISTER, DEATH NOTICES FROM LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND INFORMATION FROM WILLS
Mearns - Murray
MEARNS MCGILL [I22]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HELEN McGILL
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE MEARNS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29TH OF AUGUST 1852
AGED 35 YEARS
Burial Register Parish Church Camus on Mourne (FHL Film 823750)
Helen Mearns, 35 yrs, Leckpatrick, 1 Sep 1852.
The Londonderry Sentinel
3 September 1852
On Sunday last, at Strabane, Helen, wife of Mr. George Mearns. Her funeral was attended by the Society of Odd Fellows, of which Mr. Mearns is a member, dressed in black scarves, roseates, and white gloves.
St Cuthbert’s Parish Church, New Street, Canongate, Edinburgh – Marriage
15 September 1836
George Mearns Machine Maker Residing in No. 48 Potter Row and Helen McGill Residing in No. 2 Simon Square, both in this Parish, Daughter of James McGillFlesherin New Galloway, Wigton Shire, have been Three several times duly and regularly proclaimed in order to Marriage in the Parish Church of St Cuthberts and no objections offered.
Married on the Fifteenth day of September thereafter by the Reverend William Nisbet Minister of the Parish of New Street Canongate.
Their children born in St Cuthbert’s Parish, Edinburgh
Surname Given Name Parents / Other Details Age Date MEARNS GRACE WILSON GEORGE MEARNS/HELEN MCGILL FR2350 (FR2350) 0 03/08/1837 MEARNS JEAN GEORGE MEARNS/HELEN MCGILL FR2479 (FR2479) 0 13/03/1841 MEARNS JAMES GEORGE MEARNS/HELEN MCGILL FR9344 (FR9344) 0 27/03/1844 MEARNS ELIZA WILSON GEORGE MEARNS/HELEN MACGILL FR2415 (FR2415) 0 30/06/1839
Camus Parish Register, Births & Christenings 1802 – 1873
Mearns BRN
10 Nov 1850
Charles Wilson Son George Mearns & Hellen
Urney Presbyterian Church - Marriage
#41 January 24 1853 George Mearns f w gasfitter Strabane F=George Mearns Northern light-house servicer (?)
&
Eliza Holmes f s Glentown F=Samuel Holmes farmer
Witnesses: James Martin & Thomas Tynan
The Londonderry Sentinel
February 4 1853
In Urney Presbyterian Church, on Monday week, by the Rev. Mr. McConaghy, MR. GEORGE MEARNS, of Strabane, to Eliza, daughter of Mr. Samuel Holmes, of Glentown
December 2 1853
At Strabane, on Saturday, the 26th ult., ELIZA, wife of MR. GEORGE MEARNS, deeply lamented. Mr. Mearns being a member of the Society Odd Fellows, the members of this respectable body, in Strabane, in order to testify their respect for the deceased, accompanied her remains to the burying ground, all in mourning dress
2nd Strabane Presbyterian Church - Marriage
#18 May 23 1854 George Mearns f w gas engineer Strabane F=George Mearns officer
&
Susanna Arbuckle f s Strabane F=Joseph Arbuckle merchant
W=John Moody & Alexander S. Russell
The Londonderry Sentinel
May 26 1854
On Tuesday, the 23rd inst., in the Second Presbyterian Church, Strabane, by the Rev. William
A. Russell, MR. GEORGE MEARNS, manager of the gas works, Strabane, to SUSAN, eldest daughter of the late MR. JOSEPH ARBUCKLE, Strabane
Civil Registration of Deaths in Ireland
Registration District of LISBURN
#387 September 23 1865, Lisburn
Susanna Mearns, female, married, 35 years, housewife, dying from a fall, certified.
Information received from John Campbell, Esq., M.D., Coroner, Co Antrim.
Registered 30th September 1865
William Musgrave, Registrar
Northern Whig
September 26 1865
MEASE [H65]
Ballantine 2016 Mease
HERE SLEEP THE ASHES OF MAIG MEASE
WIFE OF ROBERT MEASE OF STRABANE
WHO EXCHANGED A CORPORAL FOR AN
ETERNAL STATE ON THE 20TH DAY OF
MARCH 1779 AGED 67 YEARS
AND ALSO OF WILLM MEASE THEIR SON
WHO FELL A VICTIM TO A FEVER AT THE
AGE OF 32 4TH OF JUNE 1783
ONE HUMAN --------------------------------------
ROBERT MEASE ABOVE NAMED
DIED ON THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOB
1785 IN ----------------------------------------
AGE
ANDREW MEASE M.D. AGED 79 YEARS
DIED 26TH OF JUNE 1829
ALSO MARGARET WIFE OF THE
ABOVE ANDREW MEASE DIED
5TH OF NOV 1831 AGED 51
ALSO MARGARET DAUGHTER
OF ANDREW & MARGARET MEASE
ABOVE NAMED WHO DIED 5TH NOV 1837 AGED
27 YRS ALSO WILLIAM FLEMING MEASE --- SON OF
ANDREW & MARGARET MEASE ABOVE NAMED DIED
27TH APRIL 1859 AGED 56 YEARS
THE ABOVE NAMED WILLIAM AND JAMES MEASE
CURATED OF THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH IN THE
DIOCESE OF OSSORY FOR 32 YEARS
The Londonderry Journal
10 June 1783
Died in Strabane William Mease
Calendar of Wills in the Diocese of Derry (1612-1858)
William Mease, Strabane. 1783.
Robert Mease, Strabane. 1785.
Strabane Journal
18 October 1785
On Monday night, much regretted by numerous acquaintances, Mr Robert Mease of this town.
The Strabane Morning Post
30 June 1829
In this town, on the 26th instant, at the advanced age of 79 years, Andrew Mease, Esq. M. D. - In addition to a vigorous intellect, highly improved by education, he possessed all the finer sensibilities of our nature - in him were united piety without enthusiasm, charity without ostentation, and benevolence to the whole human race. He lived respected and esteemed, and died sincerely regretted.
15 November1831
On Saturday the 5th inst. Margaret, relict of the late Dr. Mease, of this town.
The Londonderry Sentinel
19 November 1831
On the 3rd inst., at Strabane, after a lingering illness, Margaret, relict of the late Andrew Mease, Esq., M.D., late of that Town.
13 May 1837
On May 5, at Cove, Margaret, second daughter of Andrew Mease, Esq., M.D., late of Strabane.
6 May 1859
At Strabane, on 27th of April, the Rev. William Fleming Mease, eldest son of the late Doctor Mease, and for 31 years a Curate of the United Dioceses of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin.
24 March 1863
March 17, in Cavan, at the residence of his brother, Doctor Mease, in his 56th year, the Rev. James Mease, late Curate of Freshford, Diocese of Ossory, and second son of the late Doctor Mease, of Strabane.
Prerogative Wills Co. Tyrone 1536-1858
Andrew Mease, 1832, M.D., Strabane (Camus), Pr index.
Margaret Mease, 1832, widow, Strabane (Camus), Pr index.
Burial Register Camus-Juxta-Mourne Church of Ireland
18 Mar 1863
James Mease, Clerk in Fresby Ossory, Parish of A???, Freshford.
Burial Register Parish Church Camus on Mourne (FHL Film 823750)
Miss Margaret Meade (sic), 20 yrs, This Parish, 13 May 1837.
William Mase (sic), – Camus, 29 Apr 1859.
Strabane Morning Post
May 20 1834 In Florida, South Carolina, on the 15th day of March last, after a long illness, aged 24 years, ROBERT MEASE, ESQ., only son of the late JOHN MEASE, ESQ., of this town. He was an affectionate son and brother, and a kind friend. His death is deeply regretted by his afflicted relatives and a numerous circle of friends
Londonderry Sentinel
July 23 1842 July 13th, at Essex Quay, Dublin, after a long illness, which she endured with Christian resignation, CATHERINE SOPHIA, youngest daughter of the late JOHN MEASE, ESQ., Strabane October 5 1839 September 25, at Freshford, by the Rev. Luke Fowler, DAVID, eldest son of JOHN SMITH, ESQ., of Gallony, county Tyrone, to ELIZABETH, daughter of the late ANDREW MEASE, ESQ., M.D of Strabane
Londonderry Standard
February 25 1865 On the 16th February, ELIZABETH, the beloved wife of DAVID SMITH, ESQ., of Artigarvan, eldest daughter of the late DR. MEASE, Strabane, county Tyrone [Londonderry Standard]
PIGOT’S DIRECTORY OF STRABANE, CO. TYRONE 1824
Extracted from Pigot & Co.’s City of Dublin and Hibernian Provincial Directory
PHYSICIAN
MEASE Andrew, Newtown
MILLER HULOT [D11]
ANN MILLER DIED
AUG 1819 AGED 50
ALSO ROBERT HULOT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 26
SEPT. 1844 AGED 77 YEARS
Burial Register Parish Church Camus on Mourne (FHL Film 823750)
Robert Hulot, 77 yrs, This Parish, 28 Sep 1844.
Tithe Applotment Book Parish of Camus 1827
HOOLET Robert Evish Area – 13 Acres 0 Rod 18 Perches. Yearly Value - £8.4.0. Tithe - £1.4.11½
MITCHELL [G12]
ERECTED
BY HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTERS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MITCHELL
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 23RD 1902
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
HIS DAUGHTER
FRANCIS DAVIS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 10TH 1886
AGED 15 YEARS
1901 Census – 115 Main Street, Strabane
Surname, Forename, Age, Sex, Relation, Religion, Birthplace, Occupation, Marital Status
Mitchell, William, 57, Male, Head, Presby., Scotland, Watchmaker, Married
Mitchell, Sarah, 56, Female, Wife, Presby., Co Tyrone, Married
Mitchell, Agnes, 30, Female, Daughter, Presby., Co Tyrone, Not Married
McCausland, Sarah, 23, Female, Servant, R Cath., Co Tyrone
Record Type Civil Marriage Date of Marriage 19 May 1865 Groom Name William MITCHELL Bride Name sarah GRAHAM Church Strabane Methodist Church Parish Camus-juxta-Mourne Civil District Strabane County Tyrone
Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes https://familysearch.org/
Name: William Mitchell Event Type: Death Event Date: Oct - Dec 1902 Event Place: Strabane, Ireland Registration Quarter and Year: Oct - Dec 1902 Registration District: Strabane Age: 59 Birth Year (Estimated): 1843 Volume Number: 2 Page Number: 225 GS Film number: 101601 , Digital Folder Number: 004201705 , Image Number: 00721
Will
Title:
Forename: William Surname: Mitchell Alt Surname:
Date Of Death: 23/11/1902 Date Of Grant: 08/01/1903 Effects: Effects £1,457 6s. Registry: Londonderry Full Abstract:
Probate of the Will of William Mitchell late of Strabane County Tyrone Watch-maker who died 23 November 1902 granted at Londonderry to John B. Hill Merchant.
Record Type Civil Birth Date of Birth 20 Jul 1871 Name Frances Davis MITCHELL Gender F Fathers Name William MITCHELL Mothers Forenames Sarah Mothers Maiden Name GRAHAM Civil District Strabane Sub District Strabane County Tyrone
Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes https://familysearch.org/
Name: Frances Davis Mitchell Event Type: Death Event Date: Oct - Dec 1886 Event Place: Strabane, Ireland Registration Quarter and Year: Oct - Dec 1886 Registration District: Strabane Age: 15 Birth Year (Estimated): 1871 Volume Number: 2 Page Number: 230 GS Film number: 101593 , Digital Folder Number: 004200675 , Image Number: 00516
Derry Journal
November 24 1902
Londonderry Standard
May 24 1865
MONAGHAN [D12]
HANAH MONAGHAN
DIED 14TH OF JANRY 1835
AGED 88
MONGAN [C10]
I H S
ANw MONGAN
DEPTD THIS LIFE THE 20TH OF
AUGST. 1826. AGED 66 YEARS
Tithe Applotment Book Camus Parish 1827
MUNGAN Widow Strabane Fields & Gardens
MOODY [F49]
2015
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ROBERT MOODY
WHO DIED 28TH AUGUST 1877
AGED 9 YEARS
JOHN MOODY
WHO DIED 28TH SEPTEMBER 1889,
AGED 66 YEARS
JOHN ALLEN MOODY
DIED AT MENDOZA, FEB. 1904
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA MOODY
WHO DIED 22 APRIL 1906
AGED 78 YEARS
‘THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY
BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD’
2nd Strabane Presbyterian Church - Marriage
#25 March 20 1856 JOHN MOODY full age bachelor saddler Strabane Father: WILLIAM MOODY farmer
&
MATILDA ARBUCKLE full age spinster Strabane Father: JOSEPH ARBUCKLE merchant
Witnesses: GEORGE PORTER & JOHN A. KEARNEY
Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes https://familysearch.org/
Name: Robert Moody Event Type: Death Event Date: 1877 Event Place: Strabane, Ireland Registration Quarter and Year: 1877 Registration District: Strabane Age: 9 Birth Year (Estimated): 1868 Volume Number: 12 Page Number: 220 GS Film number: 101588 , Digital Folder Number: 004200220 , Image Number: 00460
Name: John Moody Event Type: Death Event Date: Oct - Dec 1889 Event Place: Strabane, Ireland Registration Quarter and Year: Oct - Dec 1889 Registration District: Strabane Age: 66 Birth Year (Estimated): 1823 Volume Number: 2 Page Number: 216 GS Film number: 101595 , Digital Folder Number: 004200677 , Image Number: 00240
Name: Matilda Moody Event Type: Death Event Date: Apr - Jun 1906 Event Place: Strabane, Ireland Registration Quarter and Year: Apr - Jun 1906 Registration District: Strabane Age: 78 Birth Year (Estimated): 1828 Volume Number: 2 Page Number: 238 GS Film number: 0101603 , Digital Folder Number: 004201707 , Image Number: 00106
Will
Title:
Forename: John Surname: Moody Alt Surname:
Date Of Death: 28/09/1889 Date Of Grant: 07/02/1890 Effects: Effects £285 Registry: Londonderry Full Abstract:
The Will of John Moody late of Strabane County Tyrone Saddler and Auctioneer who died 28 September 1889 at same place was proved at Londonderry by Matilda Moody of Strabane the Widow and one of the Executors.
Will
Title:
Forename: Matilda Surname: Moody Alt Surname:
Date Of Death: 22/04/1906 Date Of Grant: 17/10/1906 Effects: Effects £750 Registry: Londonderry Full Abstract:
Probate of the Will of Matilda Moody late of Strabane County Tyrone Widow who died 22 April 1906 granted at Londonderry to James Hill Chemist and William J.Stewart J.P.
Derry Journal
April 25 1906
Derry Journal
April 6 1904
MORETON [D19]
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
WM R. MORETON ESQR. M. D.
WHO DIED AT ECKINGTON ENGLAND
DEC. 1853 IN THE 27 YEAR OF HIS AGE
POSSESSED OF A MILD UNOBTRUSIVE
DISPOSITION AND OF VERY EMINENT
TALENTS IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
AND ALSO THE BODY OF M. MORETON
FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO SERVED HIS
COUNTRY MANY YEARS AND IN THE SERVICE
OF PORTUGAL UNDER WELLINGTON
WAS CAPTAIN AND BREVET MAJOR
AND ALSO KNIGHT OF THE TOWER AND SWORD
DIED 18TH OCT 1862 AGED 81 YEARS
Burial Register Camus-Juxta-Mourne Church of Ireland
20 Oct 1862
Moses Moreton K.T.S. Capt. & Brevet Major Portuguese Army & ?? Lieut. British Service 54 Regt., 81 yrs, Main Street, Strabane.
The Londonderry Sentinel
6 Jan 1854
On the 21st ult., at Eckington, England, William Robert Moreton, Esq., M.D., son of Captain Moreton, of Strabane, in the 27th year of his age. His remains were interred in the grave yard of Strabane, on Thursday, 5th inst.,
24 Oct 1862
October 18, at his residence, Strabane, Major M. Moreton, aged 81 years.
MURPHY [B4]
ERECTED BY HIS SONS
IN AFFRECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF JAMES MURPHY
WHO DIED AT STRABANE
MARCH 2ND 1883
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET
THE BELOVED WIFE
OF JAMES MURPHY
WHO DIED 3RD AUGUST 1888
AGED 75 YEARS
BLESSED ARE THE DEAD
WHICH DIE IN THE LORD
FROM HENCEFORTH YE SAITH
THE SPIRIT THAT THEY MAY
REST FROM THEIR LABOURS AND
THEIR WORKS DO FOLLOW THEM
REV XIV.13
Derry Journal
March 5 1883
Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes https://familysearch.org/
Name: James Murphy Event Type: Death Event Date: Jan - Mar 1883 Event Place: Strabane, Ireland Registration Quarter and Year: Jan - Mar 1883 Registration District: Strabane Age: 70 Birth Year (Estimated): 1813 Volume Number: 2 GS Film number: 101592 , Digital Folder Number: 004200674 , Image Number: 00074
Name: Margaret Murphy Event Type: Death Event Date: Jul - Sep 1888 Event Place: Strabane, Ireland Registration Quarter and Year: Jul - Sep 1888 Registration District: Strabane Age: 75 Birth Year (Estimated): 1813 Volume Number: 2 Page Number: 203 GS Film number: 101594 , Digital Folder Number: 004200676 , Image Number: 00447
Second side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF JANE
WIFE OF MICHAEL MURPHY
WHO DIED JUNE 29TH 1835
AGED 43 YEARS
The Strabane Morning Post
30 June 1835
Yesterday morning, after a long illness, which she endured with the most christian fortitude and resignation, Mrs. Murphy, wife of Mr Michael Murphy, of this town.
The Londonderry Sentinel
4 Jul 1835
On Monday morning, after a long illness, Mrs. Murphy, wife of Mr. Michael Murphy, of Strabane.
MURRAY [B18]
IN MEMORY
OF
JANE MURRAY DAUGH
OF R & M. MURRAY
COLR SER 29 REG
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
11TH JAN 1820 AGE 3 YEARS
ALSO
TWO INFANT BROTHERS
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