Patrick, in the mid400s, when he erected the principal seat of christianity at. This research aid is based upon historical works found in the igf library. For the history of the region previously, see history of ulster. The following is a list of townlands in county armagh, northern ireland. Mary margaret cullen from armagh,ireland migrated to america. The following individuals owned one acre or more of land in co.
William oakman and isaac oakman of county armagh, emigrated to america in. I believe his fathers name was john hutchinson died 1905 buried in ireland. The manuscript was once reputed to have belonged to st. Armagh occupies a site where the hill country of south ulster slopes north to the extensive fenlands of lough neagh. The county was named for its county town, armagh a tiny place of only about 15,000 inhabitants. The maccormac family produced four medical doctors and at least three members of the family received knighthoods during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Research has determined, however, that the earliest part of the manuscript was the work of a scribe named ferdomnach of armagh died 845 or 846. Armagh is also known as the orchard county and the garden of ulster because of its phenomenal success in the growth of bramley apples, garden plants and the production of jam. Adjoined to the southern shore of lough neagh, the county covers an area of 1,326 km. Armagh ancestry has a database of almost 1 million records including all the roman catholic church records earliest parish records commence in 1796 for county armagh, many church of ireland anglican, presbyterian, methodist, quaker and baptist church records and we are currently computerising the remaining church records.
Macha is mentioned in the book of the taking of ireland, and is also said to have been responsible for the construction of the hill site of emain macha now navan fort near armagh city to serve as the capital of the ulaid kings who give their name to ulster, also thought to be macha s height. In late prehistoric times and at the dawn of history, armagh was an important populated area in. My name is terrence john hutchinson great great grandfather was james hutchinson born june 24th, 1863 died april 10, 1941 armagh ireland. It is a site of historical importance for both celtic paganism and christianity. County armagh genealogy description armagh, an inland county, in the province of ulster, bounded on the north by lough neagh, on the east by the county of down, on the southeast by that of louth, on the southwest by monaghan, and on the west and northwest by tyrone. Home history of the irish parliament constituencies county armagh county armagh although a glance at the names of those returned for co.
There are gaps in the records for a variety of reasons, such as the civil war, but these records are a. Novelist david keenan picks fiction, history and reportage that record the devastating conflict that convulsed northern ireland for three. It is the ecclesiastical capital of ireland the seat of the archbishops of armagh, the primates. Coontie armagh and coontie airmagh are ulster scots spellings. Armagh county of, an inland county, in the province of ulster, bounded on the north by lough neagh, on the east by the county of down, on the southeast by the county of monaghan, and on the west and northwest by tyrone. Northern ireland history, irish history, books barnes. Bordered by lough neagh and counties down, louth, monaghan and tyrone, county armagh is located within the province of ulster and is a part of northern ireland. A history of the northern ireland conflict by mckittrick, david, mcvea, david isbn. Armagh former county, northern ireland, united kingdom. Patrick established his principal church in ireland on the hill fort site. In ireland counties are divided into civil parishes and parishes are further divided into townlands. If you wish to share your armagh ancestry records then you can send them to our email address. County armagh history topographical dictionary of ireland. Armagh, former until 1973 county, northern ireland.
Armagh northern ireland, united kingdom britannica. The name armagh derives from the irish word ard meaning height and macha, together meaning height or high place and macha. Brian boru, high king of ireland from 10021014, is said to be buried in the cemetery of st. See the list of places in northern ireland for places in other counties.
Ard mhacha meaning machas height is a large settlement in northern ireland, and the county town of county armagh. This illustrated, well indexed book, was created exclusively to help you find your family in county armagh, ireland. Mary margaret cullen from armagh, ireland migrated to america. Genealogy centre contact details armagh ancestry the navan centre 81 killylea road armagh, bt60 4ld tel. A history of the easter rising in 50 objects in this book john gibney tells the story of the rising and its aftermath through 50 objects that survive from that time. Pat connors, igp county armagh coordinator if you have any county armagh surname webpages or know some, please email me their urls and ill be happy to link them to this page. Hold the mouse pointer over the parish to see variant names. History of armagh city lonely planet travel information. William oakman and isaac oakman of county armagh, emigrated to america in the 1770s. Northern ireland is one of the four countries of the united kingdom, although it is also described by official sources as a province or a region.
Ulster plantation we offer a wide range of publications on the plantation of ulsterulster plantation and life in the 17th century in ireland. Maccormac family of county armagh, northern ireland wikipedia. Patricks acts, a collection styled liber angueli, relating to the rights and prerogatives of the see of armagh, and the confession of st. It is the ecclesiastical capital of ireland the seat of the archbishops of armagh, the primates of all ireland for both the roman catholic church. The surnames of county armagh a letter from ireland. Armagh oneill country historical societyoneill country.
There are gaps in the records for a variety of reasons, such as the civil war, but these records are a prime source for building family trees. County armagh genealogy, family history notes and coats of arms. County armagh county armagh is a county in northern ireland. The hill fort of ard mhacha, around which modern armagh city developed, became important in the 4th century. This article is about northern ireland from 1920 to the present. Mar 14, 2012 the famous book of armagh came from this monastery in the 9th century and can now be seen in trinity college in dublin. Explanation of and the names of districts for every county, plus link to find townland names in 1851. Focusing specifically on families within the county, it includes an introduction to research and sources in armagh. This is a list of cities, towns, villages and hamlets in county armagh, northern ireland. The maccormac family is a family of northern irish ancestry that originates in county armagh, northern ireland.
The armagh county museum boasts a range of prehistoric artefacts from the citys long history, as well as cultural gems from some of its most eminent artists. Few scenes in ireland are more picturesque than the rolling drumlins of armagh during apple blossom time. Armagh the garden of ulster world cultures european. The book of armagh is now defective at the commencement.
Bordered by lough neagh and counties down, louth, monaghan and tyrone, county armagh is located within the province of ulster and is. Parish records parish registers were instigated by thomas cromwell from 1538 in the reign of henry viii, recording every wedding, baptism and burial. While the book provided a better understanding of the troubles, i would have liked even more historical background concerning the early days of northern ireland. The formation of this part of ireland into a separate dominion is said to have taken place so early as the year 332, after the battle of achaighlethderg, in fermoy, in which, as recorded by tigernach, abbot of clonmacnois, who died in 1068, fergus feagha, son of froechair the brave, the last of the ultonian kings who resided in eamania, was killed by the three collas, who then expelled the. Northern ireland is one of the four countries of the united kingdom, although it is also described by official sources as a province or a region, situated in the northeast of the island of ireland. In an embayment in the drumlin hills of armagh known as mag macha plain of macha, a cluster of drumlins next to the river callan surrounds an outcrop of breccias rock limestone and sandstone, the earliest building stone used in the region. That book gives hundreds of family histories from county armagh and the surrounding areas. Armagh city, 1888 armagh city directory for residents and farmers assorted county armagh church records, loughgall rc parish, loughgill rc parish abstracts from the 1841 and 1851 ireland censuses, from old age pension records. Armagh ancestry armagh genealogy ancestry records online. I was wondering if you had any information on john hutchinson or before. County armagh s reputation traditionally hinges on its role as the ecclesiastical centre of ireland since 432 ce and an area marred by conflict during the troubles, with names like portadown or crossmaglen seared into collective memories of that period.
The famous book of armagh came from this monastery in the 9th century and can now be seen in trinity college in dublin. In 1770, john oakman and george oakman, presbyterian, armagh city source. Get free family history advice from our local volunteers or browse more than 20,000 genealogy queries. Although it is small, armagh town was founded by irelands patron saint, st. The document is valuable for containing early texts relating to st patrick and some of the oldest surviving specimens of old irish, and for.
It was bounded by lake neagh north, former county tyrone northwest, former county down east, and by the republic of ireland south and west. Armaghs fame was its undoing, however, as the vikings plundered the city 10 times between ad 831 and 10. The national history of ireland abbe macgeoghegan, john mitchell, d. Patrick, in the mid400s, when he erected the principal seat of christianity at st. Armagh who represented the major secular interests in the county thoroughout the century gives an impression of stability, in fact this was not the case, either politically or socially. County armagh named after its county town, armagh is one of the traditional counties of ireland and one of six counties that form northern ireland. Some of these are what you might expect documents, uniforms, weapons and flags but others are quirkier objects, like the cricket bat that died for ireland, sean mac diarmadas hurley, the teacups the pearse brothers used. Nov 09, 20 my name is terrence john hutchinson great great grandfather was james hutchinson born june 24th, 1863 died april 10, 1941 armagh ireland. Macha is mentioned in the book of the taking of ireland, and is also said to have been responsible for the construction of the hill site of emain macha now navan fort near armagh city. Family history notes and coats of arms finding your family history in co. Of course, many more irish owned less or none at all, and their names would not appear on this list.
Its first surviving portion is occupied with notes in latin and irish on st. County armaghs reputation traditionally hinges on its role as the ecclesiastical centre of ireland since 432 ce and an area marred by conflict during the troubles, with names like portadown or crossmaglen seared into. The book of armagh trinity college dublin ms 52 is one of the most significant manuscripts to survive from early medieval ireland. Nearby, the armagh public library hosts a collection of rare books and manuscripts, including a first edition copy of jonathan swifts gullivers travels, complete with notes by. In late prehistoric times and at the dawn of history, armagh was an important populated area in ulster. Patrick and, at least in part, to be a product of his hand.
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