The Family Bible of Anne (Beatty) Armstrong
**Thanks to Cousin Claire in the UK, we have this priceless piece of our family history. It's the Bible of Anne (Beatty) Armstrong containing a wealth of family history records! She sent us these images shortly after we made contact in 2010.
READ THE STORY how this Bible bridged the gap between Wm's NZ family & his unknown roots in Ireland. http://familyhistorymoments.weebly.com/never-give-up-on-family-history.html_ *Thanks Claire for sharing this treasure with the rest of the world to enjoy! References will be made from this Bible throughout website, along with other sources. |
Holy Bible belonging to Anne Beatty Inside cover inscription plate Image legend: RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTETH A NATION Text: The Association Incorporate For Discountenancing Vice and Promoting the Knowledge & Practice of the Christian Religion Adjudged this Premium to Anne Beatty For superior Merit at an Examination in the Principles of the Christian Religion of the Knowledge of the Gospel held in Fivemiletown Church On the 9th day of Nov 1828 The Revd JB Story Jr Examr |
Handwritten family notes - Page 1
William Armstrong and Anne Beatty were married in Lisnaskea Church on the 14th day May 1847 by the Rev John M (?) Graydon Isabella Armstrong Born at Coxtown, County Donegal on the 12th day of September 1848 William Armstrong Born at Coxtown, County Donegal on the 10th day of July 1850 Elizabeth Armstrong Born at Coxtown, County Donegal on the 15th day of August 1852 Anna Armstrong Born at Coxtown, County Donegal on the 6th day of August 1854 Eleanor Georgina Armstrong Born at Coxtown, County Donegal on the 20th day of March 1859 Mervyn James Armstrong Born at Coxtown, County Donegal on the 26th day of June 1861 |
Handwritten family notes - Page 2
1. William Armstrong departed this life Decbr 10th 1874 aged 57 years. Interred in Laghey graveyard 2. James Beatty, late of Dublin died May 7th 1888 aged 71 yrs 3. Mervyn James Armstrong died September 11th 1888 aged 27 years 4. Anne Armstrong (widow of Wm Armstrong) departed this life Nov 16th 1891 aged 72 years interred in Laghey graveyard. These four deaths took place at Mill View Bridgetown Donegal 5. Isabella Armstrong departed this life Oct 26th 1927 while on a visit to Coxtown. Interred in the family grave at Laghy 6. Eleanor Georgina Armstrong died in America August 1942 7. Annie McKinney (nee Armstrong) departed this life 19 April 1945 at Farington Vicarage Preston, Lancs. Interred at Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool. |
8. Rev James McKinney died Dec 11 1918. Buried Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool
9. Rev John Charles McKinney died Feb 8 1954 aged 78
9. Rev John Charles McKinney died Feb 8 1954 aged 78