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Extracts from Londonderry Journal June 1772 –1784

2-Sep-1772 Bankrupt Alexander Reynolds, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, merchant.

11-Sep-1772 On Wed se’nnight a small boat returning to Rathlin from Ballycastle sank and Rev Alexander Cuppage, James Gage, four other passengers and two boatmen drowned.

17-Oct-1772 Married at , Charles Stewart of Hornhead to Miss Carleton.

24-Oct-1772 Died a few days ago at Newtown , Alexander Ogilbay, bleacher.

6-Nov-1772 Died at Strabane Tues last Mrs Rebecca Sproul, wife of John Sproul.

13-Nov-1772 Married Rev Mr Clark of to Miss Elinor Nesbit of .

2-Feb-1773 Martha Lockart alias Wilson alias Cook has left her husband, James Lockhart of Newtown Limavady, baker.

9-Feb-1773 Sarah Work alias Stephenson has left her husband Frederick Work of Rushhall.

9-Feb-1773 Ann Sinclaire alias Brown has left her husband John Sinclaire, Newtown Limavady.

12-Feb-1773 Married yesterday Alexander Wilson of this city, merchant, to Miss Elizabeth McConegal.

12-Feb-1773 Yesterday William Smith of Newtown Abbey to Miss Mary Lecky daughter of Alderman Thomas Lecky of this city.

26-Feb-1773 Married last week William Dysan to Miss Jane Mitchel both of this city.

16-Mar-1773 Executors of the late Thomas Moore, late of Butcher St, woollen draper.

19-Mar-1773 Died a few days ago John Harrison at his house near .

19-Mar-1773 Died this morning Mrs Jonathan Nicholls wife of one of the city sheriffs.

26-Mar-1773 Died a few days ago at Strabane Mrs Ingram wife of Rev Ingram, daughter of Mr Porter, post- master of Strabane.

6-Apr-1773 Alex Morrison has advertised to sell 50 acres of Graysteelmore, but he only has the rent of 14 acres, it belongs to his brother-in-law, one Mackey, now in America.

20-Apr-1773 Bankrupt Francis Hunter of Antrim, Co Antrim, shop keeper.

20-Apr-1773 Died yesterday the widow of Arthur Dougherty, lately deceased.

4-May-1773 Mention of Rev Mr Orr, deceased of (Church of ).

8-May-1773 Bankrupt John Glenholme, Magherafelt, Co Londonderry.

8-May-1773 Ads Daniel McLaughlin is taking up sail making in addition to his business of ropemaking, to be helped by James Parkinson, who served his apprenticeship in Liverpool.

14-May-1773 Mr Aul of Newtown Lemavady was swindled; his son was in America. 18-May-1773 Died last Friday, age 88, Rev Mr John Holmes, fifty-five years a minister of the Gospel, 31 years in the parish of Glendermot.

15-Jun-1773 Married last Friday, Robert Cochran of Glashgowan near , linen merchant, to Miss Catherine Maxwell of Omagh.

9-Jul-1773 On Wednesday Edward Hagen, gauger of Port , was fatally shot as he was about to arrest a man for keeping a concealed still.

6-Jul-1773 Bankrupt William James of Londonderry, shopkeeper.

13-Jul-1773 Died yesterday Mrs Ledlie wife of Thomas Ledlie of this city.

16-Jul-1773 Catherine Babington, executrix of Humphry Babington, deceased, vs Andrew Knox, William Wray, et alia: legal notice.

20-Jul-1773 Died Thursday last Mrs Towel, relict of the late Mr Towel, daughter of the famous Mr Murray of the siege of .

18-Sep-1773 Married Sept 16 in the Cathedral church, Peter Benson of Eloghbeg, Co , to W? Bachop of Londonderry.

18-Sep-1773 Died Mrs Peter McDonagh of this City.

5-Oct-1773 Died Miss Rebecca Mitchel, daughter of William Mitchel of this city.

15-Oct-1773 Died Wednesday Miss Elizabeth Crookshank, maiden sister of Alderman Crookshank, late of this City.

23-Oct-1773 Married Joseph Thompson to Miss Guy.

23-Oct-1773 Died William Mackey, Cosquin.

23-Oct-1773 Ads: Ann McClosky alias Turkington, wife of Henry McClosky, threatens to contract debts: at Ovill, parish of .

5-Nov-1773 Rev John Neeson, parish priest of Ballymena, Skerry, etc convert to the .

17-Dec-1773 Married Rev Mr Rentoul dissenting minister of Lurgan, to Louisa, daughter of Solomon White.

24-Dec-1773 Maeve McCloskey, alias Kelly, wife of Michael McCloskey of Templemoyle / parish of Banagher has left him.

31-Dec-1773 Died at Clashgowan, near St Johnston, Mrs Mgt, wife of Alexander Cochran, jr.

14-Jan-1774 Died Richard Thorp, woollen draper.

18-Jan-1774 Married at Strabane, John Barclay, son of Robert Barclay, to Miss Sproul.

18-Jan-1774 Died Sam Scot, Strabane.

18-Jan-1774 Add: Darby alias Jeffrey McFeeley ran away from Henry Cary.

18-Jan-1774 Michael McCloskey is reconciled with his wife Meave. 25-Jan-1774 Died Mr Ambrose Colhoun, .

10-Dec-1774 Ads: The leased farm of the late James McIlwaine, jr, deceased, to be sold.

28-Jan-1774 Died Andrew Knox, of , near Londonderry.

28-Jan-1774 Died Thomas Abraham, surveyor of this port.

28-Jan-1774 Died Samuel Perry, Mullaghmore, Co Tyrone.

4-Feb-1774 Died John King, Newtown Limavady.

4-Feb-1774 Died Mrs King of this City, late of .

4-Feb-1774 Died William Beaty, Dungiven age 130 years.

11-Feb-1774 Died at Alla, parish of Cumber, Rev Geo Gwynn.

11-Feb-1774 Mr Humphry Ewing aged 72 years.

11-Feb-1774 Debts due to John King, late of Newton Lemavady are to be paid to Mrs Ann King.

15-Feb-1774 Ads: Mary Scott, administratrix of Samuel Scott of Strabane, to sell property, debts payable to Robert Nelson of Strabane.

25-Feb-1774 Ann McAneverton alias O’Donnell, wife of Joseph O’Donnell has left him.

25-Mar-1774 Died Mrs Catherine Lecky, widow of Alderman Lecky and sister of the late Bishop of Limerick aged 75 years.

26-Apr-1774 Bankrupt William Caldwell and Richard Caldwell, Londonderry, merchants.

3-May-1874 Died in an accident. Robert Newell, bailiff of the of Ennishowen.

3-May-1774 Married: Alexander Brown, Tanner, to Miss Sharky both of this City.

3-May-1774 Deposition of Elizabeth Moore of Newtown Lemavady, widow of Ezekiel Moore, concerning activities of Rev Wm Moore, his wife Elizabeth born Hazlet, and Manus McNirlan in 1767- 1771, Rev Moore was in America for 10 months as of May 1767. Another deposition on the same subject, by Doctor William Moore, Sessnogh, Co L’derry. In Nov 1767 Eliz Moore arrived in Halifax on the Hopewell, McGowan: her brother was then in Pennsylvania: Dr Wm Moore was in Halifax but then returned to Ireland and she went to London. Letter concerning Wm & Eliz Moore: their son died of smallpox.

13-May-1774 Died Hill Matthewes, at Ringsend, Atorney.

13-May-1774 Francis O’Brien, merchant, at Chester.

10-Jun-1774 Died, 22 May Mrs Eliz wife of Rev Hugh Young, Dissenting Minister of Derg, near Strabane.

14-Jun-1774 Died, Sunday last Mrs Eliz, wife of William Glen, merchant of this City.

24-Jun-1774 Died, 21st Rev John Hood (or Hoop), dissenting Minister of this City.

24-Jun-1774 John Peery not responsible for his wife Martha Peery alias Lithgo. 5-Jul-1774 Tribute to Rev Hood (or Hoop).

15-Jul-1774 David Richy will not be responsible for his wife, Sarah Richy or Con.

12-Aug-1774 Bankrupt: Thomas Major, Londonderry, shopkeeper.

16-Aug-1774 Married, Rev John Coleman, Templepatrick, to Mrs White, relict of Dr White.

16-Aug-1774 George Bell to Widow Atkinson.

16-Aug-1774 Died, George Evary, apothecary of the City, at an advanced age.

19-Aug-1774 Samuel Bryan, bankrupt, sale in Dublin by assignee Samuel Dick, includes lease held under the late John McAlester of land in , rent rolls to be seen also with James Hamilton, the Clerk to the Commissioner at Ballymoney, Co Antrim.

26-Aug-1774 Died in this city Rev Thomas Daniel age 86.

9-Sep-1774 Married Rev Edmund Leslie of Rockfield, Co Antrim to Miss Portis of .

9-Sep-1774 The household furniture of the late Mr Mark Bellew to be auctioned at Mrs Bellew’s Shipquay St.

23-Sep-1774 Married William Ross of Beaufort Lodge to Miss Mary, daughter of the late John Knox of this City.

4-Oct-1774 Died Thursday last Mrs Ferguson wife of Andrew Ferguson.

7-Oct-1774 Sarah Weylie alias Reed has left her husband Nathaniel Weylie.

14-Oct-1774 Died Sunday last Mrs Patterson, wife of James Paterson.

14-Oct-1774 Died Monday last Edward Cary of Castle Cary, Co Donegal.

28-Oct-1774 Died at Strabane Mrs Ingram, wife of Rev James Ingram.

28-Oct-1774 Ads: Mark Davis, shoemaker, newly from London.

12-Oct-1774 Marriage: Thomas Simpson of Ballyards, Co Armagh, to Miss Jane Stirling of Wallworth.

15-Nov-1774 This morning died Jane, wife of John Thompson, sailing master, of this City.

15-Nov-1774 Married yesterday, John Barclay of , linen draper, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Samuel Curry, merchant of this City.

22-Nov-1774 Michael Sweeny of Mill St to Miss Sweeny daughter of Rev S Sweeny of William St.

22-Nov-1774 John Molloy, Castle St, merchant, bankrupt.

26-Nov-1774 Martha Holmes alias Barclay has left her husband William Barclay.

6-Dec-1774 Died Friday at Strabane Rev James Ingram.

6-Dec-1774 The furniture and medicines in the shop of the late George Evory are to be sold Alexander Kennedy and Mrs Evory, executors. 20-Dec-1774 Capt Grumley of Rush to Miss Coulter of Rush House.

20-Dec-1774 Daniel McNeill, Armoy concerning lands advertised by Eliz McNeil as executrix of Daniel McNeil and by Henry McNeil.

23-Dec-1774 John Spencer, jr of Co Donegal inherited property from his sister, Dolly King, late of Dublin.

27-Dec-1774 Another ad regarding the McNeills: mentions marriage agreement between Elizabeth Gage and Daniel McNeil dated 19 Mar 1747: future renewals of land leases vested in William Scott, now Baron of the Exchequer, and John Gage now deceased.

30-Dec-1774 Alexander Reynolds, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, shopkeeper, bankruptcy.

31-Jan-1775 Died at Coleraine Mrs Jane relict of John Macky of Agivy, Co Londonderry aged 71.

21-Feb-1775 William Burnside, Londonderry, merchant, bankrupt.

24-Feb-1775 Wed last Miss Frances Scott aged 59 years.

28-Feb-1775 Married Rev Mr Taylor of Convoy, Co Donegal, to Miss Jane Miller of Trench, Co Londonderry.

3-Mar-1775 Married 27 Feb Dougall Campbell of Lagan, Islay, Argyllshire to Miss Dunlap of Chatham Hall, Co Antrim.

3-Mar-1775 John Cairns late of Waterside, distiller, will pay no debts of his wife Sarah Cairns alias McCloskey.

10-Mar-1775 Died Tues last George Stewart, brother of Charles Stewart of Hornhead, Co Donegal.

14-Mar-1775 Married Richard Babington, merchant of this City to Letitia Wray, daughter of William Wray of Ards, Co Donegal.

31-Mar-1775 Died at Articliff near Coleraine, Hugh Caldwell. (Also 14th Apr) leaving a widow and 6 children.

7-Apr-1775 Married on the 6th James Ramage, a sailing master of this port, to Miss Hannah, eldest daughter of James Mitchell of this City.

18-Apr-1775 Daniel McLaughlin, rope and sail maker to Miss Elizabeth daughter of Richard Hunter of this City.

21-Apr-1775 Died Tuesday Archibald Cunningham son of the late Archibald Cunningham of this City.

25-Apr-1775 John Smyth architect of the City.

5-May-1775 Died Hon. Arthur Dawson, his fortune going to Arthur Dawson, banker of this City.

5-May-1775 Married Peter McDonagh, attorney of this City to Miss Jane daughter of John Erskine, Muff, Co Donegal.

17-May-1775 Married at Castlefin, Co Donegal, William Maxwell of Omagh to Miss Bell Holmes, daughter of Rev Benjamin Holmes. 13-Jun-1775 Died at Bristol Wells on 6th Miss Elizabeth Bateson, daughter of the late Richard Bateson of this city.

13-Jun-1775 Died on the 13th James Crigan wig maker of this city.

20-Jun-1775 Married Thursday David Ross of this City to Miss Catherine daughter of Redmond Coningham, Letterkenny.

20-Jun-1775 Ads: James Evory, Wm Kennedy and Mary Evory excutors of George Evory deceased vs Thos Warburton executor of Phillis Warburton deceased: and Thos Lecky vs same: John Darcus and Matt Rutherford, sheriffs, to sell the tenement where Michael McColgan now lives at Magherafelt held by Thomas Warburton under lease from Thomas Bateson.

27-Jun-1775 Died Thursday Miss Margaret Scott of this city aged 50.

27-Jun-1775 Died Saturday James Knox, Killcadden, Co Donegal.

30-Jun-1775 Died at Chatham Hall near Ballimoney, Samuel Dunlope, eldest son of George Dunlope.

7-Jul-1775 Married on the 6th John Macky of Coshquin to Miss Mary Ann McNutt of .

7-Jul-1775 Died Wednesday John Erskine, Muff, Co Donegal.

11-Jul-1775 Married Francis Bernard, Carlow to Miss Rebecca Hall of tis City.

18-Jul-1775 Ads: George Barclay, registrar of the Annuity Company of Rapho, new members sought to replace Rev John Major and James Knox, Killcadden, deceased.

28-Jul-1775 Died yesterday the wife of Arthur Eccles of this City, aged 73.

8-Aug-1775 Ads: Robert Scott declared his right to Ballycolman, parish of Urney, Co Tyrone, which Sarah Scott widow of William Scott intends to sell.

18-Aug-1775 Ads: Mr Harvey Malin-hal, to let the farm of the late Robert Newell in Malin.

18-Aug-1775 Ads: John Gibbney, bricklayer, late from London and Dublin, lodging at Alexander Cain’s outside Ferryquay gate, his quality attested by Mr McKane, merchant and John Clark, Bishop’s Gate.

5-Sep-1775 Married William Conyngham, Springhill, Co Londonderry, to Mrs Hamilton only daughter of James Hamilton late of Brownhall, Co Donegall.

19-Sep-1775 Died At Newton Lemavady on 15th in childbed Elizabeth wife of Marcus Moody, merchant.

19-Sep-1775 Died 17th Charles McLaughlin of this City, writing master a young lad.

29-Sep-1775 Alexander Ramsay was executed Wednesday last.

29-Sep-1775 Ads: Joseph Orr son of the late Widow Orr, to continue her brazier business in Pump St.

13-Oct-1775 Denis McPole baker died as result of being stabbed in a quarrel with a shoemaker.

17-Oct-1775 Married at Straw, Co Derry Rev Francis Gray to Miss Edwards, daughter of Edward Edwards.

24-Oct-1775 Died at Wyonstown, Co Dublin, ith (Wife?relict?) of Dominick McCausland. 24-Oct-1775 Ads: Mary Dougherty, Derry, not responsible for her son James Dougherty, Butcher, Derry.

27-Oct-1775 Died last night Mrs Anne relict of the late William Reynolds, merchant.

31-Oct-1775 Married Robert Moore of this City, merchant, to Miss Nancy daughter of Joseph Scott of Millenium.

3-Nov-1775 Married Andrew Ferguson, merchant of this City, Miss Lydia McClintock, sister of Robert McClintock, Dunmore.

7 Nov-1775 Ads: John Stirling, Ballydevett to sell the stock and chattels of the late John Blair, at Ballydivett, Co Derry.

7-Nov-1775 Honor Kane or Donaghy has left her husband Arthur Donaghy, Straad, parish of Banagher.

10-Nov-1775 Died last Sunday Mrs Letitia, wife of James Walker.

17-Nov-1775 Married at Birdstown, Richard Charleton to Miss Bacon.

28-Nov-1775 Ads: Thos Wensley, Sandville, Co Tyrone, deceased; Thomas Chambers, Merchant, executor.

1-Dec-1775 Married John Murray to Miss Catherine Alexander both of the Parish of Fahan,

5-Dec-1775 Died: Friday at the advanced age Mrs Anne Cadwell , relict of the late Mathew Caldwell of this City.

5-Dec-1775 Ads William MeElwaine eldest son and heir of John McElwaine deceased and Alexander McErlaine executors of said John vs William Brown to sell former lands of Joseph Brown, Ballybigly on Lough Swilly and bordering Joseph Alexander’s farm in the manor of Mount Stewart barony of Rapho.

26-Dec-1775 Died at Ballindrate, Co Donegal.

9-Jan-1776 Died at Newtown Lemavady John Ross, innkeeper.

9-Jan-1776 Died near Raphoe John McCleery, farmer.

9-Jan-1886 Ads Catherine Miller or Swan has left her husband Joseph Millar, Ballynamoor, parish of Cumber.

12-Jan-1776 Married on 11th at Strabane, David Weir of Dublin to Miss Martha Orr, Strabane.

23-Jan-1776 Died on 16th at Convoy of the influenza, Rev David Fairly, age 96, Dissenting Minister of there for 67 years.

23-Jan-1776 Died Mrs Elizabeth Hope wife of William Hope merchant of this City.

20-Feb-1776 Died on the 16th John Ross aged 20 years, son of Alderman Ross.

20-Feb-1776 Died on the 18th Miss Mary, daughter of Capt Jas Mitchel.

27-Feb-1776 Died William James formerly a considerable dealer in this City.

1-Mar-1776 Thomas McClosky of the parish of Banagher, Co Londonderry was gaoled for murder. 1-Mar-1776 Died Tuesday last at Beech Hill, Co Londonderry, the wife of Rev Alexander Skipton.

5-Mar-1776 Died Saturday Elizabeth Hogg, relict of the late Alderman Hogg of this City.

5-Mar-1776 Born a daughter to the lady of William Ross.

8-Mar-1776 Ads Mr Gregg, Melmount, James Blair, Camone, Robert Gray, Gortin and Richard Cowan, to sell the interest of Richard Gregg, deceased in lands now held by George Keys and John Denning at the house of Arthur Black, innkeeper, Strabane.

12-Mar-1776 Died in Strabane Mrs Anne Law, relict of the late Rev Samuel Law.

15-Mar-1776 Ads Catherine Ferguson or McMorris has left her husband William Ferguson.

19-Mar-1776 Married at Whitehall, Co Antrim, Robert Delap, Rathmelton, to Miss Mary Anne daughter of the late James Boyle, Castlefin.

19-Mar-1776 Died on the 15th at Dromore, Co Derry Rev Robert Bryan.

19-Mar-1776 Died Elizabeth wife of Capt Thomas Marshall, of this City.

29-Mar-1776 Died on the 22nd at Longford Thomas Scott counsellor at law and Recorder of the City of Londonderry.

29-Mar-1776 Died Mrs Agnes wife of Andrew Sayres, Convoy, Co Donegal.

29-Mar-1776 Died Wednesday Mrs Fanny wife of James Major merchant of this City.

2-Apr-1776 Married Rev Thomas Ingliss, Co Wicklow to Miss Anne Major of Cherrymount, Co Donegal.

5-Apr-1776 Died at Ballycastle, Co Antrim the widow of Hugh Boyd age 90.

9-Apr-1776 Died at Henry McNeil aged 75.

12-Apr-1776 Married Samuel Davy, to Miss Letitia daughter of George Ormsby of Belvoir, Co Sligo.

12-Apr-1776 Married at Derry Mr Parkinson, sail maker to Miss M McLaughlin.

12-Apr-1776 Died at Derry Alexander Ewing, publican.

12-Apr-1776 Died Tuesday last Miss Margaret Hunter aged 18 sister of the late John Hunter of St Christopher’s.

19-Apr-1776 Robert Boyd counsellor at law was named Recorder of Londonderry in place of the late Mr Scott

19-Apr-1776 Married Captain Richard Hunter to Widow Godfrey yesterday.

19-Apr-1776 Margaret McCloskey alias Kelly has left her husband Michael McCloskey (23-Apr-1776).

3-May-1776 Died John Hervey of Millenan near this City.

3-May-1776 Died Mrs Edmiston of Millenan at an advanced age.

3-May-1776 Elizabeth Craig or Hunter has left her husband Thomas Craig, Ardnamhogie. 7-May-1776 Died Friday last John Aiken aged 67, 24 years usher to the Free School Derry.

14-May-1776 Died Sunday Mrs Jane Thompson wife of Capt John Thompson.

17-May-1776 Married Samuel Ball of Grousehall to Miss Chichester of Dresden, Co Donegal.

31-May-1776 Ads Robt Thompson, John Cairns (innkeeper) and David Macky, executors of Moses Macky, to sell his land.

2-Jul-1776 Died Rev William Barker, Dean of Raphoe last Thursday age 62.

5-Jul-1776 Married in the house of Samuel Delap, Rathmelton, Robert Given, jr of Coleraine to Miss Stevenson, daughter of James Stevenson of this City, merchant.

9-Jul-1776 Died Sunday last Jane wife of Nat Hunter of this City.

12-Jul-1776 Ads John Gonne to let a shop and house and the house in Shipquay St, where the late Mrs Bellew dwelt.

13-Aug-1776 Died last Friday aged 70 David Ross many years an alderman.

8-Oct-1776 Married at Newtonheath near Manchester, England John Mitchel, MD of this City to Miss Goodyeare.

15-Oct-1776 Married Friday last William Patterson, MD to Miss McConnell both of this City.

15-Oct-1776 Died Friday last Mrs Mary Preston relict of the late James Preston of this City.

18-Oct-1776 Married Tuesday last John Irwin to Miss Boyd he is a 70 year old chimney sweep who buried his second wife six weeks ago, she is 35 inches tall and 3 feet wide.

25-Oct-1776 Married Edward Ferguson, Co Donegal to Miss Anne Montgomery of same.

25-Oct-1776 Ads: James Macklin not responsible for the debts of his wife, Elizabeth Macklin or Rogers or her mother Sarah Rogers.

8-Nov-1776 Ads: Hugh O’Donnell, Comber, not responsible for debts of his brother Richard O’Donnell.

15-Nov-1776 Died yesterday Mrs Mgt Scott wife of William Scott, merchant of this City.

19-Nov-1776 Saturday evg died Mr Patrick Bradley, publican, leaving a wife and children.

10-Dec-1776 Died yesterday Catherine wife of David Ross of this city.

20-Dec-1776 Married yesterday Paul Tharp to Miss Phillis Tharp eldest daughter of the late Michael Tharp merchant of this City.

24-Dec-1776 Married Thursday at Buncranna, john Hart so of Rev Edward Hart of Linsfort to Miss Fairley daughter of Alderman Fairly of this city.

24-Dec-1776 Married at Lifford Will McFarlane, merchant to Miss Frances Millar daughter of the late James Millar, attorney.

24-Dec-1776 Died Sunday John Gonne tobacconist of this City. 3-Jan-1777 Died Mrs Marshall wife of Rev Mr Marshall of Fahan and sister of Col Knox of Prehen.

28-Jan-1777 Died yesterday Dr William Scott, of this City.

31-Jan-1777 Married yesterday Mathew Rutherford late High Sheriff for this City to Miss Reynolds of this City.

31-Jan-1777 Died yesterday Mrs Peter McDonagh of this place.

31-Jan-1777 Married yesterday Matthew Rutherford late High Sheriff for this City to Miss Reynolds o f this City.

31-Jan-1777 Died yesterday Mrs Peter McDonagh of this place.

4-Feb-1777 John Mauleverer City of Londonderry, merchant and dealer, bankrupt.

7-Feb-1777 Mr Dick of Magherafelt to Miss Ann Buckley.

11-Feb-1777 Mr Daniel gave a ball at the Town Hall in honour of Mrs Hervey’s birthday yesterday.

18-Feb-1777 Ads Mary Gallagher alias Deyermort has left her husband William Callaghan of Garfuey.

25-Feb-1777 Died at Derry Capt McIntire to Miss Binning.

25-Feb-1777 Died Robert Ramsay of Lissnenan near Letterkenny.

28-Feb-1777 Died Wednesday last Robert Read near Rathmelton, farmer aged 105 years.

28-Feb-1777 Ads: Adam Cruthers of Burt recruit for the 3rd Horse is missing.

7-Mar-1777 This morning died Rose wife of the late James Harvey of this City, merchant.

14-Mar-1777 Died yesterday Mary wife of Mr Parkinson, sail-maker in this City.

22-Mar-1777 Married Wednesday last in the Cathedral George Kennedy to Miss Sarah McCausland.

22-Mar-1777 Died Edward Edwards, Straw, Co Derry last Wednesday the wife of Capt McConnell of this City.

1-Apr-1777 Died RevWm Babbington rector of and Kilmacrenon.

1-Apr-1777 Ads Mary Bradley, innkeeper will continue the business of her late husband.

1-Apr-1777 Ads John Campbell, saddler, former apprentice of his uncle Lodowick Kirk; he wrought in Dublin; new shop on Bishop St, opposite the Fish Market, in John King’s former residence.

30-May-1777 Married on 17th London Archibald Buchanan, watchmaker, native of Londonderry to Miss Sarah daughter of Mr Dutton, watchmaker of Fleet St.

3-Jun-1777 Charles O’Neill was named the new Port Surveyor of Coleraine in place of Mr Steel, deceased.

3-Jun-1777 Ads Mrs Rebecca Hamilton, widow, Ballindrate, tenement etc to let; James Porter, Ballindrate and Wm Keightly, Rapho agents. 6-Jun-1777 Married at Rapho Thomas Venables to Miss King, daughter of Rev Dr King, Dean of Rapho.

10-Jun-1777 Wm McCrorty his wife and two children were drowned when their boat overturned near Dunylong.

10-Jun-1777 Ads Dan Smyth breeches maker who formerly carried on the business for the late John Smyth, continues to carry on for the widow, at the sign of the Buck and Breeches outside Ferryquay Gate.

10-Jun-1777 Margaret Donichy wife of Will Donichy, Rossnagallagh parish of Glendermot Liberties of Londonderry has left him.

13- Jun-1777 Ads William McCrackin, peruke maker, Londonderry, newly arrived from Paris.

17-Jun-1777 Married yesterday Robert Martin to Miss Galbraith both of this City.

17-Jun-1777 Died yesterday, Mrs Lenox wife of Clothworthy Lenox of this City.

17-Jun-1777 Died Michael Owens tidewaiter in this port leaving a widow and eight children.

24-Jun-1777 Died Wednesday last George Church, The Grove, Co Derry by a fall from his horse ( a few days earlier his brother S Church had a leg amputated and is despaired of).

24-Jun-1777 Died Friday last Andrew Stewart, a young merchant some time since in Maryland, by a fall from a horse in Ards, Co Donegal.

24-Jun-1777 Died Friday last Mary wife of Andrew Bond, at the Waterside.

4-Jul-1777 Died last Sunday Alexander Work, late schoolmaster in the Parish of .

4-Jul-1777 Mr Cololly (?) was found died on Monday.

8-Jul-1777 Married at Strabane Robert Irvine to Miss Mary daughter of Alexander Sinclair.

8-Jul-1777 Died Samuel McCrea dealer in this City leaving a widow with ten children and carrying the eleventh.

22-Jul-1777 Alex Cochrane, jr, linen merchant near Derry, to Miss Roden of Dublin.

1-Aug-1777 Married Wiliam Glenn, merchant to Miss Hope, milliner both of this City.

12-Aug-1777 Died James Fisher formerly an innkeeper of this City.

12-Aug-1777 The wife of John Cairns, publican.

19-Aug-1777 Died at Letterkenny Henry Gamble, formerly of this City.

29-Aug-1777 Married yesterday William Hope, merchant to widow Moore of Butcher St.

29-Aug-1777 Married Sam Taggart, merchant, Strabane, to Miss Armstrong of Maguire’s Bridge.

2-Sep-1777 Ads Matthew Kirwin is to carry on his late fathre’s jewellery and engraving business.

5-Sep-1777 Ads Sally Harkin otherwise Kelly and her husband Joh Harkin have agreed to separate; parish of , Co Donegal. 12-Sep-1777 Died at Ballykelly James Phillips, bailiff aged 93 to Isabella Canning aged 19.

23-Sep-1777 Died Michael Priestly, architect.

23-Sep-1777 Ads Debtors of James and William McConnell both late of Lustycal parish of Taughboyne are to pay James Brown, jr of Manor Cuningham and Samuel McCay, Moyle executors of Jane Martha otherwise McConnell, admisistratrix of said James and William, deceased.

30-Sep-1777 Married John Johnston to Miss Gamble.

30-Sep-1777 Mr Campbell, saddler to Miss Hay.

30-Sep-1777 Died the wife of Henry Darcus.

30-Sep-1777 Died Robert Smily, Cams near Strabane.

3-Oct-1777 Ads Creditors of James Porter, late of Claudy deceased are to notify will or James Porte, Claudy executors.

10-Oct-1777 Married yesterday William Ross of Newtown Lemavaddy to Miss Elizabeth Stewart, Londonderry.

10-Oct-1777 Died this morning the daughter of Alderman Kennedy a young lady.

28-Oct-1777 Died William Moore formerly a merchant in Kilkenny.

4-Nov-1777 Ads Elizabeth Hamilton, Balindrate, Co Donegal spinster died intestate, Edward Finney warns all her debtors not to pay until an administrator is appointed.

7-Nov-1777 Married yesterday John Ewing of this City, merchant to Miss Alexander daughter of Peter Alexander, merchant.

14-Nov-1777 Died a few days ago Ferderic William Hamilton son of Cl Hamilton accidentally shot.

14-Nov-1777 Died a few days ago at Rathmelton Alexander Nesbit merchant.

14-Nov-1777 Died at Castlefin Mrs Ralston wife of Mr Ralston, merchant.

2-Dec-1777 Died at Omagh Surgeon Maxwell.

2-Dec-1777 Died at Newtown Lemavaddy Henry Osborn.

16-Dec-1777 Married Rev David Young Dissenting Minister to Miss Gordon.

16-Dec-1777 Died in Dublin William Ross of this City.

26-Dec-1777 Married Rev John Law, Banagher to Miss Kilpatrick, Derry.

2-Jan-1778 Married Alexander Fletcher merchant of this City, to Miss Patterson daughter of William Patterson.

2-Jan-1778 Thomas King of Newtown Limavady to Miss Glen of Derry.

2-Jan-1778 Married William Stewart to Miss Shannon. 9-Jan-1778 Ads The household furniture of the late Mrs Crigan (now Mrs Inns) to be sold at her shop in Butcher St.

13-Jan-1778 Married Samuel Strean of Magherafelt to Miss Crawford of Tullyhog, niece to Rev Jas Lowry.

13-Jan-1778 Died Hodgson Gage of (buried at the old church yard in the Parish of Magilligan).

13-Jan-1778 Died Sunday last Capt John McClure of this City.

20-Jan-1778 Married John Balfour, MD, to Miss Moore both of this City.

20-Jan-1778 Died Miss Alexander eldest daughter of Alderman Alexander.

20-Jan-1778 Ads Robt Clark, Collaghymore near Rapho will not be responsible for debts of his wife Jane Clark otherwise Porter.

27-Jan-1778 Ads George Hart, Derry, has separated from his wife Winnefred Hart or Mahon and children George Hart and Ann Humphrys.

3-Feb-1778 Ads debtors of Rev Theaker Wilder, Grovehall near , deceased, to pay Letitia Wilder, his widow.

6-Feb-1778 Married John Crawford, , Co Derry to Miss Hamilton of Monaghan.

6-Feb-1778 Married Mr Dick, Co Derry to Miss King, Mary St.

6-Feb-1778 R Gage, Stewartstown to Miss Wier, Drumkern.

6-Feb-1778 Died near Rathmelton, Co Donegal, Rev Dr Wilder.

6-Feb-1778 Died near Newtown Stewart, James Fitzsimons.

6-Feb-1778 Died at Welshtown, Co Donegal, Francis Gallaugher age 107 (he fought for Berwick at Derry and James at Aughrim, was discharged in 1715).

6-Feb-1778 Died Robert King, merchant Ballybofey.

20-Feb-1778 Died Tuesday last Capt Patrick Miller.

20-Feb-1778 Died in Moville Parish Mrs Mary Dobbin aged 111 years (her descendants including great-great-grandchildren attended her funeral).

24-Feb-1778 Ads The house in Bishop St. where the late Miss Kirkpatrick lived to let by Jonathan Nicholls.

27-Feb-1778 Died at Rapho Dr Porter.

27-Feb-1778 Died near Letterkenny Mr McNutt.

24-Mar-1778 Died Friday James McElwee, watchmaker.

24-Mar-1778 Debts due to the late James McElwee are to be paid to Mary McElwee or to James McElwee at his shop.

27-Mar-1778 Ads John McClosky, Dungwillan, was deserted by his wife Catherine McClosky or Dudy. 3-Apr-1778 Ads Matthew Mains, Gartnarney parish of Balteagh Co Londonderry has left his wife Prudence Mains or Hopkins.

7-Apr-1778 Died at Ballybofey, Mr G Basil.

10-Apr-1778 Married Wednesday last Peter McDonagh attorney to Miss Falls.

14-Apr-1778 Died Mrs Patterson wife of James Patterson, shoemaker.

17-Apr-1778 Died yesterday Elizabeth wife of Capt James Millar.

17-Apr-1778 Ads The house where the late Rev Mr Humble lived in Newtown Stewart to be sold.

21-Apr-1778 Died in Trinity St Mrs Jane relict of the late Ralph Spence of Co Donegal.

21-Apr-1778 Died Sunday last aged 91 years William Folliot oldest member of the Corporation of Derry.

24-Apr-1778 Ads William Coningham and Jane his wife vs. Rev Andrew Ferguson and others, for debts (in the form of liens on the estate of John Hamilton, late of Castlefin, Co Donegal, deceased, prior to his Deed of Settlement of 1 and 2 June 1757), lands in the Manor of Castlefin to be sold.

28-Apr-1778 Died in College green Mrs Knox relict of the late Andrew Knox of Prehen.

8-May-1778 Married John Franks, Skinner Row to Miss Jane Bellew of Londonderry.

8-May-1778 James Anderson, Fintona to Miss McComb of Omagh.

8-May-1778 Mr Clements deputy surveyor of Ringsend.

8-May-1778 Bankrupt Francis Fetherston, merchant.

8-May-1778 Jas Maguire, Co Cavan, shopkeeper.

19-May-1778 Died at Coleraine Hugh Lyle.

19-May-1778 Died at Muff Co Derry the wife of Rev Jas Dunn.

19-May-1778 Died at Strabane Mr S Jenkins.

19-May-1778 Died at Derry, Mr L Benson.

22-May-1778 Died Samuel Moore.

29-May-1778 Married Boyd Maxwell to Miss Margarer Gray, both of Omagh.

29-May-1778 Died near Lpndonderry Paul Bromhall.

19-Jun-1778 Died in England the lady of John Cowan of Lifford Co Donegal.

7-Jul-1778 Married in Henry St, Dulin, Robt Bryan, Co Derry to Miss Butler sole heiress of the late Richard Butler of Co Kilkenny.

10-Jul-1778 Married Rev Mr Burgoyne to Miss Miller both of Lifford, Co Donegal.

24-Jul-1778 Married at Derry Mr Ewing land surveyor to Miss Hood daughter of Mr Hood land surveyor. 7-Aug-1778 Died Miss Stewart daughter of Charles Stewart, Hornhead, aged 14 years.

7-Aug-1778 Ads by Elizabeth Magill setting forth that 3 houses in Wapping advertised for sale as property of William McKean are the property of William Magill, late of Raphoe, now of America.

14-Aug-1778 Died Wednesday last Mrs McLaughlin at the Ship Quay.

11-Sep-1778 Died a few days ago near St Johnston Anthony Thompson.

11-Sep-1778 Died Wednesday last Mrs Hannah Ramage wife of Capt Jas Ramage.

15-Sep-1778 Married on 6th William Fox, Kilcadden, Co Donegal to Miss Elizabeth only child of Charles Nesbit of Scurmore, Co Sligo.

22-Sep-1778 Died Friday morning last James Miller merchant of this city.

29-Sep-1778 Bankrupt Richard Nesbit the younger now or late of Rathmelton, Co Donegal, shopkeeper.

29-Sep-1778 Died Thursday last the wife of Robert Hart of Cashel.

2-Oct-1778 Married Rev Harrison Balfour, Derry, to Miss Magawly, Ballycastle.

2-Oct-1778 Married Dr Mungan, to Miss Price Enniskillen.

6-Oct-1778 Ads The stock of the late Anthony Thompson, deceased, to be sold at Summerhill, also his interest in Marymore and Creeve Glebe.

9-Oct-1778 Married at Strabane Rev Wm McGhee to Mrs Murray.

13-Nov-1778 Married Alexander Daniel of this City to Miss Cust, daughter of Henry Cust of Magilligan.

17-Nov-1778 Died yesterday Mrs Rev Mr Torrens.

1-Dec-1778 Married at Summerset Co Derry James Stewart eldest son of Sir Annesley Stewart, bart, to Miss Whaley daughter of the late Richard Chappel Whaley.

4-Dec-1778 Married at Rathmelton Rev John Rankin to Miss Patterson.

4-Dec-1778 Died at Letterkenny Tues last Rev John Whittingham, Rector of Conwell, diocese of Rapho.

8-Dec-1778 Ads George Keightly, Rapho is to receive the debts etc due to the partnership of Ann and William Keightly late deceased.

5-Jan-1779 Died at Tullagh barony of Inishowen, George Dogherty, gent.

12-Jan-1779 Ads the executors of the late John Beatty, deceased, are to sell his farm in Drumhagart.

5-Feb-1779 Died James Vanneck.

9-Feb-1779 Died at her house in Frederick St, the relict of Henry Cary (interred in Dungiven, Co Derry).

12-Feb-1779 Married yesterday Charles Gray of this City, merchant, to Miss Miller eldest daughter of Capt James Miller.

19-Feb-1779 Died Anne wife of Thomas Davis, sr of Manor Cunningham. 9-Mar-1779 Died Samuel Henderson, .

19-Mar-1779 Ads Hugh Muckerlane, Bellaghmedan, was deserted by his wife, Anne McIntyre or Muckerlane.

6-Apr-1779 Died in Cellbridge, Sylvan Conyngham, son of the late Rev Wm Conyngham of Newtown Lemavady, Co Derry.

6-Apr-1779 Married Wybrants Olphert to Miss Smith.

13-Apr-1779 Denis O’Kane was executed pursuant to the sentence for breaking into the house of David Reed of Moyltragh near .

13-Apr-1779 Died at Omagh Rev William Pilkington.

23-Apr-1779 Ads James Parkinson sail maker, Derry is going to settle abroad.

27-Apr-1779 Married George Lennox of this City to Miss Hamilton, daughter of the late Counsellor Hamilton.

18-May-1779 Married Alexander Lecky, Capt in the 1st Horse, to Miss Cottingham, daughter of Rev Mr Cottingham, Co Cavan.

18-May-1779 Died at Rapho the wife of Rev Mr Greenfield.

18-May-1779 Died in this City Mrs Pye wife of Mr Pye, comedian.

25-May-1779 Died Sunday last Mr Edward Schoales of this City.

4-Jun-1779 Married Capt Andrew Miller to Miss Finlay both of this City.

15-Jun-1779 Died in Dubin George Cary age 21 of Redcastle (body was returned to Redcastle for burial.

18-Jun-1779 Died Tuesday Mrs Anne wife of John Kinnear of Greenfield.

25-Jun-1779 Married yesterday Mr Stevens sugar merchant of this City to Miss Gray daughter of Hugh Gray of Burt.

20-Jul-1779 Married at Letterkenny John Hunter to Miss Groves.

20-Jul-1779 Married Mr Sayers of Convoy to Mrs McClenachan of Strabane.

20-Jul-1779 Died at Rathmelton Henry Patterson.

20-Jul-1779 Died at Lifford Surgeon Gillespy.

3-Aug-1779 Ads Mrs Jane Thompson, widow, of Summer Hill near St Johnston, stock, crops and furniture to sell.

17-Aug-1779 Ads Jean Montgomery has left her husband Samuel Montgomery.

20-Aug-1779 Ads Thomas Strawbridge and Will Scott executors of the late James McCleary deceased are to set his farm in Tartnakelly parish of Ballykelly.

24-Aug-1779 Died yesterday the wife of William Deering, surveyor of excise. 31-Aug-1779 Died yesterday in Ferryquay St, Miss Martha Young.

21-Sep-1779 Died Rev John Cochran a young dissenting minister.

24-Sep-1779 Ads Jane Martin daughter of the late Catherine Martin, Freeschool Lane, will continue her mother’s cake-making business.

15-Oct-1779 Married yesterday Will Walker lately returned from the East Indies to Miss Curry of this City.

15-Oct-1779 Died near Rapho, Samuel Knox.

15-Oct-1779 Rev John Elder aged 8? years over 50 years dissenting minister of Aghadoey, Co Derry.

10-Dec-1779 Died Wednesday last Rev Thomas Torens master of the Free School of this City.

10-Dec-1779 Died Thomas Moody, merchant.

28-Dec-1779 Died in Nicholas St Andrew Mackelwain attorney and barack-master of Derry.

4-Jan-1780 Died last Thursday James Galbraith for many years an eminent school master in this City.

7-Jan-1780 Ads James Ramsay, Culkenagh not responsible for his wife Anne, who has left him.

28-Jan-1780 Rev Jas Scot of Omagh, murdered.

28-Jan-1780 Died John Ellis formerly of the navy.

1-Feb-1780 Maried John Chambers of this City, merchant to Miss Cowan daughter of Richard Cowan of Lifford.

1-Feb-1780 Died Friday last aged 85 years John Ewing.

1-Feb-1780 Died the wife of Capt Johnson.

1-Feb-1780 A deed to 130 acres in Kent Co, Maryland and other articles were stolen from James Foster, .

4-Feb-1780 Born a son and heir to Mrs Anne Lunell Cary, relict of George Cary of Red Castle, Co Donegal.

15-Feb-1780 Died Thursday last James Mahon leaving a wife and seven children a member of one of the Volunteer companies.

22-Feb-1780 Married at Rapho Mr Feloon to Miss Foster.

22-Feb-1780 Died Capt Ferd McCausland, Thursday last.

7-Mar-1780 Died at Rapho Sunday last the Lord Bishop of Rapho.

7-Mar-1780 Died Tuesday last near Dungiven the wife of Audley Fanning.

10-Mar-1780 Died Wednesday last William Deering surveyor of excise in this City.

10-Mar-1780 Died on the 5th at Rapho Rt Rev Dr John Oswald, Bishop of Rapho.

14-Mar-1780 Died in England, Miss Patterson daughter of Daniel Patterson of this City. 28-Mar-1780 At Omagh assizes Joseph Bell was acquitted of the murder of Rev Mr Scot.

11-Apr-1780 Ads The houseold furniture of the late Widow Henderson, Ferryquay St is to be sold.

28-Apr-1780 Married near Letterkenny Rev Mr Barr to Miss Taylor.

28-Apr-1780 Died at Linsfort aged 59 years the wife of Rev Edward Hart.

2-May-1780 Died in Ferryquay St, Mrs Law.

23-May-1780 Died aged 70 years Mrs Mary Fulton, Drumbarnet, near this City.

29-May-1780 Died Sunday last Mrs Gordon relict of George Gordon.

2-Jun-1780 Died yesterday George Kirk aged 79 years for many years surveyor of excise in this City.

27-Jun-1780 Died at Carn in Inishowen, Mrs Catherine Murray.

18-Jul-1780 Ads John Gallagher, Stradeigh Parish of Glendermot not responsible for debts of his wife Martha Gallagher alias Carswell who left him July 3.

4-Aug-1780 Died Friday at Birdstwon near Londonderry Mrs Benson relict of Peter Benson, sr of Birdstown aged 69 years sister of Sir HenryHamilton bart.

15-Aug-1780 Died John Hamilton of this City aged 6? years.

29-Aug-1780 Died lately in England Mrs Susanna Nesbit, daughter of William Patterson of this City.

29-Aug-1780 Saturday Mr Pat Toy for many years sexton of the Cathedral church of the See of Derry.

5-Sep-1780 Ads Mary Toy widow of the late Patrick Toy will carry on her husband’s glazing business with the assistance of his workman.

12-Sep-1780 Died yesterday Mrs Samuel Curry.

3-Nov-1780 Died in Persia, George Abraham son of the late Thomas Abraham of this City.

3-Nov-1780 Died in England Joseph Duprey former Governor of Madra? In the East Indies, brother-in-law of Alderman Alexander of this city.

3-Nov-1780 Died in London William son of Alderman Kennedy of this City.

3-Nov-1780 Died at Strabane James Eaton .

3-Nov-1780 Died near St Johnston, Mrs Cary.

12-Dec-1780 Died at Whitehall, Co Antrim, Samuel Delap of Rathmelton, Co Donegal.

26-Dec-1780 Married at Kingston, Jamacia, Lt Johnston of the 88th Regiment to Miss Boggs, formerly of this City.

2-Feb-1781 Died Friday last Mary relict of Patrick Toy, late of this City.

6-Feb-1781 Married near St Johnston Tristram Cary aged 70 to Widow Woods aged 75.

6-Feb-1781 Married John Kinnear to Miss Rankin. 6-Sep-1781 Married at Strabane John Keys to Miss Hays.

6 -Sep-1781 Married at Omagh Denis Gallagher, Drumrah to Miss McEvoy.

9-Sep-1781 Ads Margaret Coyle alias Gallagher wife of James Coyle of Taughboyne has left him.

13-Feb-1781 Married Friday last at Strabane James Orr to Catherine Smily.

23-Mar-1781 Died at Elogh John Hanagan.

23-Mar-1781 Died the wife of William Stewart of this City.

27-Mar-1781 Died Saturday last Miss Major daughter of James Major, merchant.

27-Mar-1781 Yesterday the remains of the late Miss Harrison were brought from a Bristol vessel ad interred in the Cathedral churchyard of this City.

6-Apr-1781 A letter from James McGhee, Curate of Faughanvale verified by Har Balfour, Curate of Derry.

6-Apr-1781 Tuesday night last a fire consumed the house of Alexander Ewing in the parish of Faughanvale he and a grandchild died; his daughter and son-in-law and five children escaped.

10-Apr-1781 Ads the goods of the late Francis Hicks are to be auctioned.

20-Apr-1781 Died at Ross Co Waterford Nat Hunter of this City.

20-Apr-1781 Died Tuesday last Mary wife of Stephen Bennet sr, aged 84 years.

24-Apr-1781 Died Daniel Swiney of this City.

8-May-1781 At Moyle near Newton Stewart the furniture of the late Dr Pelessier is to be sold.

8-May-1781 Mrs Swiney is to carry on the business of her late husband merchant Daniel Swiney.

22-May-1781 Died at Bath in an advanced age Mrs Isabella Forward relict of William Forward late of Castleforward, Co Donegal: her only daughter is the Lady of Baron Clonmore.

19-Jun-1781 Died on Tuesday the 5th Rev Andrew Welsh dissenting minister of Ardstraw, aged 70 years.

26-Jun-1781 Died Wednesday last John Porter of Burt, gent, Lt of the Burt Foresers (Volunteer Company).

10-Jul-1781 Died Saturday last Alexander Cummin, cabinet maker of this City a member of the Fusilier Company.

10-Jul-1781 Ads those indebted to Arthur Vance, late of Dominica at the time of his decease are to pay Montgomery and Gamble merchants of this City.

17-Jul-1781 Married Edward Ross of Newtown Lemavady to Miss Gara of Fannot.

17-Jul-1781 Died the wife of W Mounrgarret of Kittyban.

17-Jul-1781 Died the wife of Mr D Dunbar.

31-Jul-1781 Ads the furniture etc of the late John Tyrell is to be sold at his house in Strabane. 7-Aug-1781 Ads John Brown and Jenny Brown, Lettermire have separated.

7-Aug-1781 Hugh McBryan, Eskragh parish of Clougher is not responsible for his wife Alice McBryan or McWilliams who has left him.

14-Aug-1781 Died Monday the 6th at Coleraine, the Lady of Richard Jackson.

4-Sep-1781 Married Mr Todd, Ballykelly, to Miss Miller.

4-Sep-1781 John and William Coningham, brothers, have formed a new partnership to sell wine, spirits, groceries, tobacco etc

11-Sep-1781 Married at Newtown Lemavady Capt McCausland to Miss McCausland, daughter of Marcus McCausland.

11-Sep-1781 Married James Ross to Miss Ogilby.

18-Sep-1781 Died on 30th aged 18? years Miss Mary Stewart Mortimer, youngest daughter of William Mortimer, Rathmelton, Co Donegal.

25-Sep-1781 Died the wife of Mr Joseph Baxter, Omagh.

2-Oct-1781 Married on 18th at Fort Stewart, Co Donegal, John Moore eldest son of John Moore of Drumbanagher, Co Armagh, to Miss Stewart only daughter of Sir Annesley Stewart, bart.

9-Oct-1781 Ads John Davis, Manor Cuningham to let farms which are the property of Mrs Catherine Porter widow and administrix of John Porter, Bohillan in Burt.

9-Oct-1781 Susan Speer or Murray wife of John Murray of the Parish of Taughboyne has left him.

23-Oct-1781 Married John Allen, Springmount, Co Antrim to Miss Stewart of this City.

23-Oct-1781 Died Richard Raby, merchant .

23-Oct-1781 Died yesterday Mr Henry Swan, attorney.

6-Nov-1781 Married Robert Holland to Miss Margaret daughter of Dr Scott of this City.

13-Nov-1781 Died Rev John Stokes, DD Prebendary of Ray and Rector of Clondehurka, Diocese of Rapho.

27-Nov-1781 Ads Stock of the late Annesly Gore, deceased to be sold at Ballyshannon.

18-Dec-1781 Ads Debts due to the late Hugh Grier of Letterkenny are to be paid to his widow and administrix Mildred Grier who carries on the grocery and cloth shop as usual.

25-Dec-1781 Elizabeth Stevenson or McKinla has left her husband John Stevenson.

29-Jan-1782 Born a son last Wednedsay to the lady of Lt Col Bateson (of the Volunteers).

29-Jan-1782 Died in Dublin, Clausus Hamilton of Beltram, Co Tyrone.

29-Jan-1782 Ads Rebecca Cummin, widow of Alexander Cummin, cabinet Maker has entered a partnership with Edward Doherty, her late husband’s former apprentice, and will carry on the business at the Mahogany Warehouse in Rosemary Lane. 4-Feb-1782 Died Friday last aged 27 years Gard. Gates, MD only son of George Gates.

4-Feb-1782 Died Sunday last in Bishop St, Mrs Margaret Patterson aged 87 years.

19-Feb-1782 Married at Newtown Lemavady, William Creighton ? to Miss Mar?

26-Feb-1782 Married Oliver L?, merchant, to Miss Isabella Compton, daughter of Heape Crompton.

26-Mar-1782 Ads Claimants on the estate of the late Tristram Cary of Rushfield are to notify George Cary, White Castle.

9-Apr-1782 Married at Castleton near Strabane, John Coningham of this city to Miss Elizabeth Campbell sister of the late Robert Campbell of Isla (Scotland).

30-Apr-1782 Married Tuesday last Joseph Curry of this City to Miss Ann Richardson and ? Richardson of Dungannon to Miss M Richardson both daughters of David Richardson of Drum, Co Tyrone.

30-Apr-1782 Mr T Fulton merchant to Miss Fulton of Newtown Lemavady.

30-Apr-1782 James Gamble of this City, glazier.

14-May-1782 Died Friday last Rev Maxwell Kennedy.

14-May-1782 Died at Warrington Academy, England, Will Reynolds of this City.

4-Jun-1782 Married George Woods to Miss Wilson.

4-Jun-1782 Married Jo Miller of the Trench to Miss Buchanan of this City.

11-Jun-1782 Married in Dublin formerly of this City, to Miss Eliza Allen of Cu? St.

11-Jun-1782 Married Sam Cochran of Glendermot to Miss Sarah Gale of Co Mayo.

11-Jun-1782 Died at Newtown Lemavady William Bacon.

11-Jun-1782 Died the wife of James Mackey of Gallagh near this City.

25-Jun-1782 Married John Kelso Maghercrigan to Miss Jane Scott, Ballyorr.

25-Jun-1782 Died near St Johnston James Woods, Captain of the Taughboyne Volunteers.

2-Jul-1782 Died Miss Martha Ross, youngest daughter of the late William Ross.

2-Jul-1782 Died in Dublin Rev Edward Ledwich, LL.D, Dean of Kildare and Rector of Cumber.

9-Jul-1782 Died at Bath Sir Henry Hamilton an alderman of this City.

9-Jul-1782 Ads James McPherson will not pay debts contracted by his wife Isabella McPherson alias Johnston.

16-Jul-1782 Married at Dublin William Hamilton attorney, to Miss Collins of Bride St.

16-Jul-1782 Rich Coningham to Miss Mary Gay, both of Burt near this City.

16-Jul-1782 Thomas Betagh watchmaker to Miss Culbert. 6-Aug-1782 Died on passage from Jamacia Robert Delap, barrister-at-law.

13-Aug-1782 Ads Mrs Rachael Martin widow and executrix of John Martin, deceased, to lease part of the quarter of Carrymena in Myro, manor of Limavady, Co Londonderry, on the sea shoe.

27-Aug-1782 Ads Creditors of the late David Denny of Omagh, deceased, are to notify executors Henry Gwin and James Perrin of the Parish of Cappagh.

3-Sep-1782 Died at Newtown Lemavady John Martin, apothecary.

3-Sep-1782 Died yesterday aged 17 J Adams son of Delap Adams of this City.

10-Sep-1782 Married Thursday last John McClintock to Miss Alexander, both of Bishop St.

10-Sep-1782 Willaim Ross of Strabane to Miss Sayers of Convoy.

24-Sep-1782 Married George Gledstone to Miss Swettenham.

24-Sep-1782 Married Mat Phillson of Letterkenny to Miss King of Ballybofey.

24-Sep-1782 Ads William Murray administrator of Catherine Murray, deceased to sell a farm in Carnshanagh, Inishowen.

8-Oct-1782 Married Joseph Sayers of C? linen merchant to Miss M Clenachan, daughter of C M Clenachan of Strabane.

8-Oct-1782 Died at Leterkenny the lady of Lt Roch of the 49th Regiment.

8-Oct-1782 Died at Castlehill in Bur, William Patterson.

8-Oct-1782 Ads George Hamilton warns that he will contest John Fairly’s pretended interest in a moiety of the profits of a lease of the Ferries of the City, advertised for sale which belonged to his father Will Hamilton.

15-Oct-1782 Bankrupt James Morrow, Ballybofey, Co Donegal, shopkeeper.

15-Oct-1782 Died in England Mrs Mortimer relict of the late William Mortimer of Ramelton, Co Donegal.

5-Nov-1782 Married Rev Jo Marshall of Fahan, to Mrs Stewart widow of the late George Stewart.

12-Nov-1782 Ads a lease of the tenement and land of the late Mrs McCrea, Rapho, to be sold.

14-Nov-1782 On Monday 28th a Scottish boat, Duncan Campbell, master, was wrecked in a storm near Coleraine, only one crewman saved himself by swimming.

14-Nov-1782 Died Sunday aged 26 Mrs Mary Ross, daughter of the late John Knox of this City.

24-Dec-1782 Died Saturday last aged 71 James Stirling of Wallworth near Newtown Limavady.

2-Jan-1783 Married Mr John Ross of Newtown Limavady to Miss Kane of .

2-Jan-1783 Andrew Cochran of Glendermot to Miss Cochran of Coleraine.

2-Jan-1783 Died at Green Hill near Rapho Nicholas Spence. 2-Jan-1783 Died Saturday at his house in this City William Patterson of Foxhall, Co Donegal.

2-Jan-1783 Martha McMorice or Dougherty has separated from Joseph Morice parish of Cumber.

21-Jan-1783 Married James Smith of Rathmullan to Miss Smith of Glendermot.

21-Jan-1783 Died at , Co Donegal William Babington.

2-Jan-1783 Died at St Johnston Mrs Bond wife of Rev Thomas Bond.

2-Jan-1783 Died at Strabane the wife of James Orr.

2-Jan-1783 Ads The executors of the late John Henderson are to sell furniture, crops, and lease of a house and land at Dungiven.

2-Jan-1783 Sarah Bell otherwise Colhoun has left her husband Jeremiah Bell, Birdstown.

28-Jan-1783 Married Andrew Alexander, Newtown Limavady, to Miss Stewart daughter of the late Col Stewart of this City.

28-Jan-1783 Died Mrs Bellew, relict of the late Mr M Bellew of this City.

28-Jan-1783 Died Mrs Bond reported in the last issue but not died.

4-Feb-1783 Died in Pump St Mrs Johnston.

4-Feb-1783 Died in the Cross Lane, Mrs Hart.

4-Feb-1783 Died at Magherafelt Mrs Patterson wife of H Patterson.

11-Feb-1783 Died Mar McCausland of Daisy Hill near Newtown Limavady.

11-Feb-1783 Died Wednesday last aged 13 D H Ferguson son of John Ferguson of this City.

18-Feb-1783 Married Tuesday last at Prehan the seat of George Knox, near this City David Ross to Miss Mahon, sister of M Mahon, member of Parliament for Co Roscommon.

18-Feb-1783 Married Mr Rich Hunter to Widow Law.

25-Feb-1783 Married Rev Jas Magee of Muff to Miss Blackall of Derry.

25-Feb-1783 Married near Newtown Limavady Jacob Forsythe of to Miss Haslet of Clooney.

25-Feb-1783 Died William Kennedy for many years an alderman of the Corporation of this City.

25-Feb-1783 Died at Convoy the wife of James Moore.

25-Feb-1783 Died at Gort in the parish of Kilcronachan wife of Rev Clotworthy Soden.

18-Mar-1783 Died at Strabane Mr W Perry.

23-Mar-1783 Died at Fahan near this City Andew Gregory son of the late celebrated Dr Gregory of Edinburgh.

23-Mar-1783 Died Mrs Ewing wife of Mr A Gregg of Ballyarnet. 23-Mar-1783 Died Mrs Eliz Ross aged 81 years relict of the late Rev Mr Ross, dissenting minister of this City.

8-Apr-1783 Died Saturday Sam Motherel of Burt.

8-Apr-1783 Died Saturday his daughter Mr McCrea wife of James McCrea of Donaghedy.

8-Apr-1783 Died Sunday at Burt Hugh Gay aged 77 years.

8-Apr-1783 Died James Osborne, innkeeper, Bishops Gate.

11-Apr-1783 Died yesterday Alexander Major, Tullybrislan, near Muff in Co Derry.

29-Apr-1783 Died at Ballybofey ? Basil.

29-Apr-1783 Died Saturday in Widows Row, Mary relict of the late Rev Mr Gwyn curate of the Parish of Urney.

13-May-1783 Married Thursday last Robert McIntire to Miss Boggs.

13-May-1783 Married Rev Mr Cairns to Mrs Smith.

13-May-1783 Died at Newtown Limavady Thomas Coningham.

13-May-1783 Died near Muff, William Gillespy.

13-May-1783 Died at Craig near this City David Harvey age 75.

27-May-1783 Died Rev John McGaoghy age 93 dissenting minister of Fannet for over 54 years.

27-May-1783 Ads George Widerow will not pay debts contracted by his wife Jane Widerow otherwise Farren.

3-Jun-1783 Died at Magilligan Point Perrot Ennis.

10-Jun-1783 Died in Dublin Rev Jas Caldwell of Usher’s Quay Meetinghouse.

10-Jun-1783 Died Rev Mr Turbet of Donahedy.

10-Jun-1783 Died near Coleraine Abram Brown.

10-Jun-1783 Died near Coleraine Miss Cuppage.

10-Jun-1783 Died near Malin Miss Harvey.

10-Jun-1783 Died in Strabane William Mease.

10-Jun-1783 Died in Stewartstown Mr White Adjutant to the Killymoon Battalion (of Volunteers).

10-Jun-1783 Died at the Ferry Quay Noble Caldwell.

10-Jun-1783 Ads Charles Byne warns tenants on the estates of the late Edmond and George Basill in Co Donegal not to pay their rents to Samuel Hayes; he (Byne) is entitled to an undivided one- third of the estates in right of his wife, Frances Byne or Basill.

24-Jun-1783 Married at Rapho Andrew Stepenson to Miss M Laird. 1-Jul-1783 Died 23 at White Abbey near Belfast, Richard Bateson son of Thomas Bateson of Orangefield, Capt of the Whitehouse Corps (interment at Newtownbreda).

1-Jul-1783 Died at London J S Delap.

1-Jul-1783 Died near Donegal Thomas Young of Loughesk.

1-Jul-1783 Died at Mrs Love wife of Rev Mr Love.

1-Jul-1783 Died at Castlefin Mrs Scott .

1-Jul-1783 Died Saturday last Mr R Belshane? Member of the True Blue Volunteers.

29-Jul-1783 Died Miss Jane Major daughter of James Major, merchant.

29-Jul-1783 Died at Malin Rev D Walker, dissenting minister.

29-Jul-1783 Ads James Foster, Bogside, to sell his interest in a lease of a house etc, formerly occupied as a tanyard by the late McMcConnell in the Long Bogside.

12-Aug-1783 Married Rev Mr Christy to Miss Wilson.

12-Aug-1783 Died the Lady of Thomas Bateson.

12-Aug-1783 Died at Ardkill Mrs Thompson.

12-Aug-1783 Died at the Cross Miss Smith.

9-Sep-1783 Died Mr J McClenaghan, Convoy.

23-Sep-1783 Married George Cary of White Castle to Mrs Cary of Red Castle.

7-Aug-1783 Died at Enniskillen Hon Godfrey Lill, Second Justice of the Court of Common Pleas.

7-Aug-1783 Died John Sheil one of His Majesty’s Council of Law.

7-Aug-1783 Died William Aughinleck, Mulvin near Strabane.

7-Aug-1783 Died the Lady of James McClintock of Trintagh.

14-Oct-1783 Married Roger Murray to Miss O’Hara.

14-Oct-1783 Died Rev Roger Blackall.

21-Oct-1783 Died 15th Mrs Houston wife of Robert Houston of this City.

21-Oct-1783 Died Saturday last Captain Campbell.

25-Oct-1783 Died Saturday last Thomas Gonne a young man.

4-Nov-1783 Died Tuesday last Mrs King.

4-Nov-1783 Died Sunday William Caldwell, merchant.

25-Nov-1783 Ads Thos Strawbridge of Ballykelly warns not to extend credit to Mary Strawbridge of same. 9-Dec-1783 Died the wife of James Burnside merchant.

9-Dec-1783 Died Mrs Jas Cahey.

16-Dec-1783 Married George Cary, Capt in His Majesty’s Royal Navy to Miss Patterson sister of Walter Patterson, Governor of the Island of St John.

16-Dec-1783 Married Dr Crawford of Lisburn to Miss Smily of Strabane.

16-Dec-1783 Died Miss Swettenham daughter of Jo Swettenham.

23-Dec-1783 Married Friday last Thomas Abraham of this City to Miss Boyle daughter of James Boyle, Kirklish near Drumquin, Co Tyrone.

23-Dec-1783 Died Wednesday last aged 62 John Hood, Moyle, mathematician and land surveyor.

13-Jan-1784 Married M W Kirk to Miss Bateman, daughter of John Bateman.

13-Jan-1784 Born a son to the Lady of General Gledstone of Daisy Hill, Co Tyrone.

20-Jan-1784 Died at Letterkenny Red. Conyngham.

20-Jan-1784 Died at Brookhall ? Wray formerly a major in His Majesty’s service.

20-Jan-1784 Ads Chas and Mgt Gray administrators of James Miller, deceased vs Fred Hamilton; sheriffs to sell his right to three houses on the Gaol Wall.

10-Feb-1784 Married Mr Pue of County Mayo to Miss Park near St Johnston.

10-Feb-1784 Died Rev William Stewart.

10-Feb-1784 Died Mr John Count.

10-Feb-1784 Died at Coleraine ? O’Dougherty said to be 118 years old.

24-Feb-1784 Died Rev G Gifford rector of the Parish of Badony, diocese of Derry.

24-Feb-1784 Died Hugh Wilson overseer of the Poor House of this City.

2-Mar-1784 Married Jas Ramage, jr to Miss Moore daughter of Capt James Moore.

9-Mar-1784 Died at Fahan Miss Bar.

9-Mar-1784 Died at Sromore Mr John Morrison.

16-Mar-1784 Married Rob Tate, Kilfannan to Miss Lydia Ross, Ballyowen.

30-Mar-1784 Died the Lady of John Ferguson of this City.

13-Apr-1784 Died at Springfield Co Derry, William Conyngham.

27-Apr-1784 Died Thursday the 8th in Monaghan, Michael Dougherty aged 83. “He was one of the companions of the unfortunate McNaghten, at the time Miss Knox was shot, for the apprehending of whom a considerable reward was offered; since which period he has travelled about, disguised as a beggar, and named himself John. – He has left in safe hands, papers of consequence to his family, and as we are at a loss where to apply, it is requested this paragraph may be copied into other prints.”

4-May-1784 Married at Belfast Dr Holmes to Miss Joy daughter of Mr H Joy, printer.

4-May-1784 Married at Strabane James Orr to Miss Sarah Feter.

4-May-1784 Died at Castlefin John Johnston.

7-May-1784 Married Samuel Curry to Mrs Civil.

7-May-1784 Married at Tullydoney near Dromore, Co Down, Rev Robt Black to Miss Mgt Black.

25-May-1784 William Delap, surgeon and apothecary; former apprentice to Surgeon Maxwell of the Tyrone Infirmary and then of Dublin and later on a Ship of the Line in His Majesty’s service has opened a shop Rathmelton.

1-Jun-1784 Died James Mitchell former Captain of several vessels in the American trade.

8-Jun-1784 Married at Strabane Mrs James McClenaghan to Miss Blair. ?

8-Jun-1784 Died Rev Edward Kelly late of the parish of Longfield.

22-Jun-1784 Died Miss Falls Free School Lane.

26-Jun-1784 Married Roger Harrison to Miss Elisia Boyd.

6-Jul-1784 Died at Mattsmount near Dungiven Audley Fanning, Esq.

27-Jul-1784 Died at Ramelton on the 17th Mr H McKeferty, school master.

3-Aug-1784 Married at Rapho John Henderson to Miss Gary of Convoy.

3-Aug-1784 Married Lt Davis of HM Navy to Mrs Porter of Bohillan, Burt.

3-Aug-1784 Died Mrs Magill wife of James Magill of this City.

10-Aug-1784 Died at Hornhead, Co Donegal, the Lady of Charles Stewart.

10-Aug-1784 Died at Cork Mr Wm Scott formerly of Castlefin.

24-Aug-1784 Married Henry Huey to Miss Tyler of Newtown Limavady.

24-Aug-1784 Died Alex Buchanan, shoemaker in this City

24-Aug-1784 Died at Philadelphia Rob Carson lately of Strabane.

21-Sep-1784 Died at Ferryquay Gate Alexander Wilson.

21-Sep-1784 Died David Faorly.

28-Sep-1784 Died in Dorset St, Mrs Catherine wife of Rev Tristram Patterson of Rathmelton, Co Donegal, daughter Frederick Cunningham, late surveyor at Skerries.

28-Sep-1784 Died at his father’s house near Fintona, Sep 4 Rev John Christie curate pf Arboe. 5-Oct-1784 Died Tuesday last James Buchanan many years a butcher in our market in Butcher St.

5-Oct-1784 Died at Ballyarton near Cumber Mrs Mccullogh.

5-Oct-1784 Died at Rapho William Knox.

26-Oct-1784 Died Mrs Wilson.

26-Oct-1784 Died Mrs Inns.

26-Oct-1784 Died at Dublin aged 16 Miss Major.

26-Oct-1784 Died at Liverpool Mrs Couts.

2-Nov-1784 Married Jo Cochran of Fahan to Miss Macky, Gallagh.

16-Nov-1784 Died at St Johnston Mr Alex Cochran, sr.

23-Nov-1784 Married John Willington to Miss Garraway.

23-Nov-1784 Died Saturday last Miss Harrison.

23-Nov-1784 Died at Maghrecallaghan near Strabane Miss Eliz Brown.

23-Nov-1784 Died at Letterkenn Mr Wm Grove.

30-Nov-1784 Married John Alexander to Miss King at Newtown Limavady.

7-Dec-1784 Married George McConnell of this City merchant to Miss Mary Reynolds, second daughter of John Reynolds of Coolbeg, Co Donegal.

14-Dec-1784 Married Mr Brown apothecaryto Miss Campbell.

28-Dec-1784 Died Thomas Ledlie for many years a land-carriage officer in this City.

28-Dec-1784 Died son of the Dean of Rapho companion of Capt Cooke at Nice, Italy.