1Tombstone Inscription - Ireland, Antrim, Knockbreda.
The parents gave in tears and pain
"Erected By
JOHN FINLAY
of Lismara, County of Antrim
in memory of his mother
ELIZABETH FINLAY
who departed this life
on the 25th day of March 1848
Aged 60 years
Also his father
ALEXANDER FINLAY
who died on the 9th day of April 1851
aged 82 years
Also his infant daughter, EDITH
who died on 6th July 1859, aged 7 weeks
Also his beloved daughter LEILA ADA
who died on 1st March 1863
Aged 7 years and 7 months
The flowers they did so love:
But they know they'll find them yet again
In the fields of light above. Also
of his youngest son
PERCY FINLAY
Lance-Corporal Royal Highlanders
(Black Watch)
Aged 23 years
Killed on the 13th March 1884
At the battle of Tamasi in the Soudan
while trying to rescue one of his officers Not once or twice in our fair Island story
The path of duty was the way to glory."
1Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
Thos. Steel Brother to James Steel was born May 12th 1750
"James Steel bought this Book for his Brother Thomas Steel, near Winchester, Frederick County in the State of Virginia in North America, Belfast 24 May 1792.
died Nov 23, 1834 aged 84 years 6 months 11 days."2Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Thos. Steel Brother to James Steel was Born May 12th 1750
Died Nov 23 1834 aged 84 years 6 months 11 days."
1Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Sarah Steel born June 12th 1748 wife of Thos. Steel
Died August 22nd aged 76 years 2 months and 10 days 1824."2Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Sarah Steel born June 12th 1748 wife of Thos. Steel
Died August 22nd, aged 76 years 2 months and 10 days 1824."
1Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Elizabeth Steel Born November 24th 1777."
1Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"John Steel Born August 24th 1779."
1Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Thos. Steel Born Vovember 9th 1781."
1Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Sarah Steel Born January 4th 1784
died Aug 3rd 1856."2Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Sarah Steel Born January 4th 1784
died Aug 3rd 1856."
1Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Melchior Steel Born November 1st 1788."
1Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Mary Steel born Oct 1st 1791
died Oct 7th 1832."2Steele Family Bible from Newtown Historical Society, Stephen City, Virginia, USA.
"Mary Steel born Oct 1st 1791
died Oct 7th 1832."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1906 Deaths Registered in the District of Belfast Urban No. XI in the Union of Belfast in the County of Down
No. 5
When died - 1906 twenty fourth April
Where died - 13 Fitzwilliam Avenue
Name - Anna Eliza Dickson
Sex - F
Status - Spinster
Age - 78 years
Occupation - No occupation
Cause of death - pneumonia 7 days; certified
Informant - W.D. Croskery; Nephew; present at death; Lisryau (sic?), Co. Longford."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1886 Deaths Registered in the District of City Derry No. 2, in the Union of Londonderry in the County of Londonderry
No.299
When died - 1886 Third October
Where died - College Hill, Derry
Name - Thomas Croskery
Sex - Male
Condition - Married
Age - 56 years
Occupation - Professor in Magee College
Cause of death - Delatation of stomach - 3 years; perforating ulcer; certified
Informant - William D. Croskery; son of deceased; present at death; College Hill, Derry."2Website - FindaGrave.com (www.findagrave.com), Memorial ID 100261338.
"Name - Rev. Thomas Croskery
Birth - 21 May 1830; County Down, Ireland
Death - 3 Oct 1886 (aged 56)
Burial - Derry City Cemetery, Londonderry, Ireland
Plot - EA83
Biography - Presbyterian Minister, Journalist and Author.
Son of a county Down tradesman, was born in the village of Carrowdore, nearly midway between Donaghadee and Greyabbey, on 26 May 1830. Most of his boyhood was spent in Downpatrick, whither the family removed during his childhood. His parents were poor, but gave him a good school training, and in November 1845 he was entered at the old college in Belfast, with a view to becoming a minister of the unitarian body, with which his father was connected. His religious views soon changed, and he determined to enter the ministry of the presbyterian church of Ireland. His father's poverty forcing him to support himself by his own exertions, he learned shorthand and became a reporter in connection with the Belfast press. He thus got through the six years of his college course, and on 6 May 1851 was licensed to preach by the presbytery of Down. Shortly after he went to America, where he remained for two years preaching. Returning to Belfast, he resumed his connection with the press, becoming first a reporter and subsequently editor of the ‘Banner of Ulster.' He also officiated on Sundays, but used laughingly to tell that he preached in twenty-six vacant churches before he received a ‘call.' At length he was invited to undertake the charge of the congregation of Creggan, co. Armagh, and on 17 July 1860 was ordained. He was translated to Clonakilty, co. Cork, and installed on 24 March 1863. In 1866 he received a call to the newly formed congregation of Waterside in the city of Londonderry, and was installed there on 20 March in that year. In all three charges he was greatly beloved and respected. In 1875 he was appointed by the general assembly to the professorship of logic and belles-lettres in Magee College, Londonderry, and in 1879, on the death of Professor Smyth, D.D., M.P., he was transferred at his own request to the chair of theology, an office which he held till his death on 3 Oct. 1886. In 1883 he received the honorary degree of D.D. from the ‘Presbyterian Theological Faculty, Ireland.' His grave is in Londonderry cemetery.
Croskery's literary life began early with contributions to newspapers. His first work of importance was ‘A Catechism on the Doctrines of the Plymouth Brethren,' which ran through several editions. In 1879 he published a larger work of conspicuous ability, entitled ‘Plymouth Brethrenism: a Refutation of its Principles and Doctrines.' In 1884 appeared his ‘Irish Presbyterianism: its History, Character, Influence, and Present Position.' He had charge of the homiletical portion of the ‘Pulpit Commentary on Galatians,' which appeared in 1885. But his main strength as an author was given to periodical literature. He was a contributor of articles on varied topics to the ‘Edinburgh Review,' the ‘British Quarterly,' ‘Fraser's Magazine,' the ‘London Quarterly,' the ‘British and Foreign Evangelical Review,' and the ‘Princeton Review,' of leaders to such Irish newspapers as the ‘Witness' and the ‘Northern Whig,' and of papers to several denominational periodicals. He was a most indefatigable worker. Five long review and magazine articles from his pen sometimes appeared in the same month, besides newspaper leaders and other contributions, and this in the height of the college session, when he was lecturing daily. His ceaseless application no doubt shortened his days. Few men had a better knowledge of Irish character and history. He had a fine literary taste, a clear style, and such versatility that there were few subjects on which he could not write to advantage. In the discussions of the Church Courts of which he was a member, he scarcely ever mingled, but even in the midst of his heaviest literary work he usually preached somewhere on the Sundays, his pulpit service being greatly prized. (Source:- Minutes of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland)."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1861 Marriage Solemnized at Belfast in the Parish of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 82
When married - 17th January 1861
Groom - Thomas Croskery
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's Occupation - Minister
Groom's residence - Creggan
Groom's father - Thomas Croskery; Merchant
Bride - Mary Emily Dixon
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's occupation - ----
Bride's residence - Belfast
Bride's father - William Dixon; Surgeon
Married in the Presbyterian Church according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church, by licence
Witnesses - J. Steele Dickson M.D.; John Bell; James Foote."
1Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1861 Marriage Solemnized at Belfast in the Parish of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 82
When married - 17th January 1861
Groom - Thomas Croskery
Groom's age - full age
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's Occupation - Minister
Groom's residence - Creggan
Groom's father - Thomas Croskery; Merchant
Bride - Mary Emily Dixon
Bride's age - full age
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's occupation - ----
Bride's residence - Belfast
Bride's father - William Dixon; Surgeon
Married in the Presbyterian Church according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church, by licence
Witnesses - J. Steele Dickson M.D.; John Bell; James Foote."
1Newspaper - Belfast News-Letter, page 2, 20 Nov 1861.
"BIRTHS
Croskery - November 15, the wife of the Rev. Thomas Croskery, Creggan, of a daughter."2England - National Probate Index, 1935; page 901.
"CROSKERYEmily Dickson of 13 Fitzwilliam-avenue Ormeau-road Belfast spinster died 24 March 1935 Probate Belfast to William Dickson Croskery retired Presbyterian minister and Agnes Cosby Croskery soinster. Effects £2003 7s. 11d. in England."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1875 Deaths Registered in the District of Glendermott in the Union of Londonderry in the County of Londonderry
No. 401
When died - Tenth August 1875
Where died - Rossdownie Waterside
Name - Thomas Croskery
Sex - Male
Condition - Bachelor
Age - 12 years
Occupation - son of Presbyterian Minister
Cause of death Scarlatina - 10 days; certified
Informant - Thomas Croskery; present at death; Rossdownie."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"1866 Births Registerd in the District of Clonakilty in the Union of Clonakilty in the County of Cork
No. 37
When born - December seventeen 1865
Where born - Western Road, Clonakilty
Name - Agnes
Sex - Female
Father - Thomas Croskery; Western Road, Clonakilty
Mother - Mary Emily Croskery formerly Dickson
Father's occupation - Presbyterian Minister
Informant - Thomas Croskery; Father; Western Road, Clonakilty."2England - National Probate Index, 1952; page 516.
"CROSKERY Agnes Cosby of 16 Eglantine-avenue Belfast spinster died 12 October 1952 Probate Belfast to Culbertson Jackson presbyterian minister. Effects £5473 12s. 6d. in England."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"1867 Birth Registered in the District of Glendermot in the Union of Londonderry in the County of Londonderry
No. 331
Date of birth - Twenty third March 1867
Where born - Clooney, Glendermot
Name - William Dickson
Sex - Male
Father - Thomas Croskery; Clooney
Mother - Mary Emily Croskery formerly Dickson
Father's occupation - Presbyterian Minister
Informant - Thomas Croskery; Father; Clooney."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Glendorrmet in the Union of Londonderry in the County of Londonderry
No. 479
When born - Twelfth August 1869
Where born - Clooney, Glendormot
Name - James
Sex - Male
Father - Thomas Croskery; Clooney
Mother - Mary Emily Croskery formerly Dickson
Father's occupation - Presbyterian Minister
Informant - Thoms Croskery; Father; Clooney."2Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1903 Deaths Registered in the District of Omagh No. 1 in the Union of Omagh in the County of Tyrone
No. 335
Date of death - 1903 Fifth June
Place of death - Mountjoy Manse
Name - Rev. James Croskery
Sex - Male
Condition - Married
Age - 33 years; Occupation - Clergyman; Cause of death - Latent gastric ulcer - 5 months; Internal Haemorrhage - 1/4 hour; certified
Informant - David McMordie; Doctor; present at death."3Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1897 Marriage solemnized at Fahan in the Parish of Upper Fahan in the County of Donegal
No. 2
When married - 17 June 1897
Groom - James Croskery
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Clergyman
Groom's residence - Mountjoy
Groom's father - Thomas Croskery D.D.; Clergyman
Bride - Mildred Jane Wallace
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's occupation - Surgeon
Bride's residence - Fahan
Bride's father - James L. Wallace; Farmer
Married at Torrington Villa Fahan according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church, by special licence, by me, Wm. Irwin
In the presence of - W.D. Croskery; and Agnes Cosby Croskery."
1Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1897 Marriage solemnized at Fahan in the Parish of Upper Fahan in the County of Donegal
No. 2
When married - 17 June 1897
Groom - James Croskery
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Clergyman
Groom's residence - Mountjoy
Groom's father - Thomas Croskery D.D.; Clergyman
Bride - Mildred Jane Wallace
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's occupation - Surgeon
Bride's residence - Fahan
Bride's father - James L. Wallace; Farmer
Married at Torrington Villa Fahan according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church, by special licence, by me, Wm. Irwin
In the presence of - W.D. Croskery; and Agnes Cosby Croskery."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Drumquin in the Union of Omagh in the County of Tyrone
No. 230
When born - 1899 Twenty eighth March
Where born - Killinure
Name - Lillian Mary
Sex - F
Father - James Croskery; Killinure
Mother - Mildred Jane Croskery formerly Wallace
Father's occupation - Presbyterian Clergyman
Informant - James Croskery; father; Killinure."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Drumquin in the Union of Omagh in the Couty of Tyrone
No. 328
When born - 1901 Twenty sixth January
Where born - Killinure
Name - Sidney Elizabeth
Sex - F
Father - James Croskery; Killinure
Mother - Mildred Jane Croskery formerly Wallace
Father's occupation - Presbyterian Clergyman
Informant - James Croskery; father; Killinure."
1Website - FindaGrave.com (www.findagrave.com), Memorial ID 186008320.
"Name - Culbertson Jackson
Birth - unknown
Death 5 Oct 1977 (aged 83)
Burial - Roselawn Cemetery, Belfast, County Down."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Belfast No. 6 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 331
When born - 1903 Sixteenth October
Where born - 30 University Av.
Name - Mildred Isabella
Sex - F
Father - James Croskery; Mountjoy Manse, Omagh (deceased)
Mother - Mildred Jane Croskery formerly Wallace
Father's occupation - Minister
Informant - Isabella S. Dunne; present at birth; Sandhurst Place, Portrush."2Website - FindaGrave.com (www.findagrave.com), Memorial ID: 186008409.
"Name - Mildred Isabella Jackson
Birth - unknown
Death - 4 Apr 1992 (aged 88 years)
Burial - Roselawn Cemetery, Belfast, County Down."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1891 Deaths Registered in the District of Belfast No. 6 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 8
When died - 1891 Tenth May
Where died - 87 Joy Street
Name - Adam Greer
Sex - M
Condition - widower
Age - 75 years
Occupation - Weighmaster
Cause of death - Necrosis of Upper Jaw - 1 year; certified
Informant - W.D. Quirey; son in law; present at death; 87 Joy Street."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1851 Marriage solemnized at Belfast in the Parish of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 42
When married - November 25, 1851
Groom - Adam Greer
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Clerk
Groom's residence - Belfast
Groom's father - William Greer; Farmer
Bride - Matilda McDowell
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Belfast
Bride's father - John McDowell; Merchant
Married in the Presbyterian Church May Street according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church by licence, by me, Geo Shaw
Witnesses - Jas. B. McGregor and Robert McDowell."
1Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1851 Marriage solemnized at Belfast in the Parish of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 42
When married - November 25, 1851
Groom - Adam Greer
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Clerk
Groom's residence - Belfast
Groom's father - William Greer; Farmer
Bride - Matilda McDowell
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - Belfast
Bride's father - John McDowell; Merchant
Married in the Presbyterian Church May Street according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church by licence, by me, Geo Shaw
Witnesses - Jas. B. McGregor and Robert McDowell."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1916 Deaths Registered in the District of Coleraine in the Union of Coleraine in the County of Londonderry
No. 276
When died - 1916 Twenty Sixth June
Where died - Brook Street, Coleraine
Name - William Dickson Quirey
Sex - Male
Condition - Married
Age - 59 years
Occupation - Manufacturer of confectionery
Cause of death - Cerebral haemorrhage; certified
Informant - James Quirey; son; present at death; Brook Street."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1886 Marriage solemnized at Rosemary Street church in the Parish of Shankill in the County of Antrim
No. 127
When married - 1st December 1886
Groom - William Dickson Quirey
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Aerated water manufacturer
Groom's address - 42 Townsend Street Belfast
Groom's father - James Quirey; Manufacturer
Bride - Anna Finlay Greer
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - 87 Joy Street Belfast
Bride's father - Adam Greer; Clerk
Married in the Rosemary Street Church according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church ny licence, by me, William Park
in the presence of us, Martin Henry Kennedy and Jemima Quirey."
1Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1886 Marriage solemnized at Rosemary Street church in the Parish of Shankill in the County of Antrim
No. 127
When married - 1st December 1886
Groom - William Dickson Quirey
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Aerated water manufacturer
Groom's address - 42 Townsend Street Belfast
Groom's father - James Quirey; Manufacturer
Bride - Anna Finlay Greer
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's residence - 87 Joy Street Belfast
Bride's father - Adam Greer; Clerk
Married in the Rosemary Street Church according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church ny licence, by me, William Park
in the presence of us, Martin Henry Kennedy and Jemima Quirey."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Belfast No. 5 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 259
When born - 1887 Sixteenth August
Where born - 40 Townsend Street
Name - Anna Dickson
Sex - F
Father - William Dickson Quirey; 40 Townsend Street
Mother - Anna Finlay Quirey formerly Greer
Father's occupation - Aerated Water Manufacturer
Informant - The X mark of Harriet Gribben; present at birth; 40 Townsend Street."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Belfast No. 3 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 358
When born - 1889 Fourth September
Where born - 59 Eglinton Street
Names - James
Sex - M
Father - William Dickson Quirey; 59 Eglinton Street
Mother - Anna Finlay Quirey formerly Greer
Father's occupation - Aerated water manufacturer
Informant - The X mark of Harriet Gribbon; present at birth; 21 Wardlow Street."2Ireland - Probate Records (PRONI website).
"QUIREY, James of 45 Portstewart Road Coleraine Londonderry retired manufacturer died 18 December 1959 Administration Belfast 23 August to Sarah McDermott married woman. Effects £4134 15s. 8d."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Belfast No. 5 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 188
When born - 1892 Fifth January
Where born - 74 Townsend Street
Name - William Greer
Sex - M
Father - William Dickson Quirey; 74 Townsend Street
Mother - Anna Finlay Quirey formerly Greer
Father's occupation - Mineral water manufacturer
Informant - The X mark of Harriet Gribben; present at birth; 74 Conlon Street."2Ireland - Probate Records (PRONI website).
"QUIREY, William Greer of Brook Street Coleraine Londonderry labourer died 24 May 1932 Administration Londonderry 8 August to James Quirey confectionery manufacturer. Effects £224 10s."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Ireland.
"Births Registered in the District of Belfast No. 5 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 455
When born - 1894 Ninth September
Where born - 74 Townsend Street
Name - Sarah
Sex - F
Father - William Dickson Quirey; 74 Townsend Street
Mother - Anna Finlay Quirey formerly Greer
Father's occupation - Chemist
Informant - The X mark of Harriet Gribben; present at birth; 8 Ewart's Row."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1881 Deaths Registered in the District of Belfast No. 6 in the Union of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 119
Date of death - 1881 Twenty Second August
Where died - 17 Cromac Street
Name - James Quirey
Sex - Male
Condition - Married
Age - 51 years
Occupation - Accountant
Cause of death - Chronic Phthisis - 12 years; certified
Informant - Wm. Dickson Quirey; present at death; 17 Cromac Street."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1854 Marriage solemnized at Rosemary Street in the Parish of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 50
When married - 25th April 1854
Groom - James Quirey
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Clerk
Groom's residence - Belfast
Groom's father - James
Bride - Sarah Dickson
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - unmarried
Bride's residence - Belfast
Bride's father - James
Married in the Presbyterian Church Rosemary Street according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church by licence
Witnesses - James Johnston and John Becker."
1Civil Registration, Death - Ireland.
"1911 Deaths Registered in the District of Belfast No. XI in the Union of Belfast in the County of Down
No. 217
Date of death - 1911 Twenty Sixth December
Place of death - 12 Ravenhill Gardens
Name - Sarah Quirey
Sex - F
Condition - Widow
Age - 83 years
Occupation - Widow of James Quirey; Bookkeeper
Cause of death - Senile decay - 2 months; certified
Informant - W.J. Briggs; son in law; in attendance; 12 Ravenhill Gardens."2Civil Registration, Marriage - Ireland.
"1854 Marriage solemnized at Rosemary Street in the Parish of Belfast in the County of Antrim
No. 50
When married - 25th April 1854
Groom - James Quirey
Groom's age - full
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's occupation - Clerk
Groom's residence - Belfast
Groom's father - James
Bride - Sarah Dickson
Bride's age - full
Bride's condition - unmarried
Bride's residence - Belfast
Bride's father - James
Married in the Presbyterian Church Rosemary Street according to the Form and Discipline of the Presbyterian Church by licence
Witnesses - James Johnston and John Becker."
1Northern Ireland - Will Calendars (www.proni.gov.uk).
"Quirey Mima of "Ravenhill" Ballymenock Holywood county Down spinster died 12 May 1937 Administration W/A Belfast 15 September to Sarah I. Quirey spinster. Effects £531 6s. 6d."