Brennen Family Chronicles - Christopher E. Brennen

BRENNEN FAMILY CHRONICLES
© Christopher Earls Brennen

Datafile 6A. Palmer Records

RECORDS OF BALLYNAHINCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The records of the Ballynahinch Presbyterian Church and other records contain the following references to Palmers (other than the marriages and births listed elsewhere):

Dec.3, 1701. Jane Palmer witnesses the marriage of Robert Smith and Margaret Kelly in Ballynahinch Presbyterian Church.
Jan.1, 1722. Adam Palmer, senior, of Magheradrool received 1 shilling and 1 pence in financial assistance from Ballynahinch Presbyterian Church.
May 5, 1729. Widow Palmer of Magheradrool received 10 pence in financial assistance from Ballynahinch Presbyterian Church.
1740. Will of John Palmer of Magheratimpany was probated.
1829. Will of Adam Palmer of Ballymaglave was probated.
1852. Will of James Palmer of Drumgavelin dated 1852 and lodged 1855.
1863. From Griffith Valuation: Adam Palmer of Ballymacarn leases house and 10 acres from David S. Ker and leases house to Jane Allison. Also Anne Palmer of Ballymaglave South leased a house and 6 acres from David S. Ker. Also James Palmer of Ballymaglave South leased a house and 8 acres from David S. Ker. Also John Palmer of Ballymacarn South leased a house and 22 acres from David S. Ker.
1874. Robert Palmer, a single bootmaker from County Down aged 31, left London on Nov.2, 1874, aboard the ``Dilharree'' and arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on Jan.16, 1875.

LIST OF FREEHOLDERS IN BARONY OF ARDS

The list of freeholders in the Barony of Ards, County Down, 1813-1821, contains the following Palmers:

James Palmer registered a freehold worth more than 40 shillings in Ballyeasborough. The landlord was John Behlin, esq., and the tenure was given as the lives of Prince of Wales, Duke of York and John Palmer. Registered in Portaferry on Feb.6, 1817.
John Palmer registered a freehold worth more than 40 shillings in Portavogie. The landlord was David Boyd and the tenure was given as the lives of Duke of Clarence, James Palmer and Robert Palmer. Registered in Greyabbey on Mar.17, 1818.
James Palmer registered a freehold worth more than 40 shillings in Portavogie. The landlord was David Boyd and the tenure was given as the lives of Prince of Wales, Duke of York and James Palmer. Registered in Greyabbey on Mar.17, 1818.
James Palmer, jnr., registered a freehold worth more than 40 shillings in Portavogie. The landlord was David Boyd and the tenure was given as the lives of Pat. John Nugent, esq., John Palmer and Hugh McKelvey. Registered in Greyabbey on Mar.17, 1818.
John Palmer registered a freehold worth more than 40 shillings in Portavogie. The landlord was David Boyd and the tenure was given as the lives of Pat. John Nugent, esq., John Palmer and Hugh McKelvey. Registered in Greyabbey on Mar.17, 1818.

GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS

Ballyhalbert Old Graveyard, County Down:
PALMER.
Here lieth the body of Mary Palmer alias Miller, wife to James Palmer of Portavogie who departed this life Oct.23, 1796, aged 46 years. Also James Palmer, he died the 7th May 1807 aged 70 years. Also his son James Palmer of Portavogie who died the 13th of May 1857 aged 82 years. Also his grandson James Palmer of Portavogie who died the 25th of July 1857 aged 58 years. Also Sarah Palmer, wife of the last said James Palmer, who died the 21st of January 1867 aged 68 years.
PALMER.
Here lyeth the body of Adam Palmer late of Portavogie who died July 8, 1754, age 92yrs also wife Jean McCredey died Nov.26, 1737, age 61. Here lies the body of John Palmer late of Baellyessborough died Mar. 22, 1798 age 51 also wife Bell Palmer died Nov.2, 1826, age 65.
PALMER.
James Palmer late of Portavogie died Jul.26, 1758, age 51 wife Ann Bingham died Apr.8, 1798, age 80 yrs also daughter Mary Palmer died Jun.12, 1809, age 63 also son Adam late of Portavogie died Mar.26, 1812, age 72.
PALMER [partly covered by other Palmer stones].
John Palmer died Jul.4, 1764, age 52 also Robert Palmer son of James Palmer died Jul.4, 1764, age 10.
PALMER.
Elizabeth Kennedy wife to John Palmer of Portavogie died Mar.26, 1797, age 39 also her daughter Mary Palmer died Jan.5, 1795, age 7 also John Palmer of Portavogie died Mar.16, 1819, age 72. Also John McMullan of Portavogie died Aug.22, 1863, age 71 Marianne Palmer nee Martin wife of Adam of Portavogie died at her residence Kircubbin Mar.21, 1907, age 85.
PALMER [same plot as the last].
Erected by Adam Palmer for mum Rachel McMullan alias Palmer died May 24, 1876, age 76. Above Adam who died at his residence in Kircubbin on Nov.26, 1912, age 96. Daughter Mary Jane died Feb.25, 1950, aged 90 yrs. Daughter Margaret died Mar.6, 1954, aged 98 yrs.
PALMER.
Robert Palmer late of Portavogie died Jan.28, 1814, age 82 also wife Agnes nee Kirkpatrick died Aug.2, 1813, age 74 also daughter Mary died Aug.28, 1810, age 29 so John Palmer died Sep.28, 1837, age 56.
PALMER [laid flat in modern Martin enclosure that includes another flat gravestone described below and a headstone for William Martin died Jun.21, 1971, and his wife Mary died May 9, 198?.].
Erected by William Palmer of Ballyeasborough in memory of daughter Mary Palmer died May 2, 1841, age 19 also 2 infants John and Adam also grandson William Palmer died Feb.8, 1875, age 11 months.
PALMER [laid flat in modern Martin enclosure].
Erected by William Palmer of Ballyeasborough for wife Mary nee Clingin died Jan.9, 1866, age 72 also daughter Margaret Palmer died Feb.4, 1863, age 33 above William died Apr.5, 1867, age 71 also wife Rachel Palmer died Mar.26, 1898, age 63 also daughter Harriet Palmer died Jun.30, 1901, age 23 also daughter Margaret Palmer died Oct.30, 1901, age 36 also daughter Elizabeth died Sep.23, 1886, age 17 also son William died Nov.19, 1908, age 74.
PALMER [two headstones in the same plot].
Erected by James Palmer of Newtownards for daughter Sarah died Dec.20, 1854, age 3 above James Palmer died Oct.22, 1864, age 38.
Erected by Robert Palmer for his wife Sophia died Apr.30, 1903, aged 61. Above Robert died May 8, 1907, age 62. Also Marybella died Mar.3, 1942, age 72. John Alexander born 1867 died Jan.12, 1945. Their son John Alexander died Dec.13, 1988 age 85 yrs. His wife Lizzie died Jan.7, 1996, age 89.
PALMER.
Erected by Lucy Palmer, Portavogie, in memory of her beloved husband Adam Palmer, departed this life 22nd April 1870 aged 66 years. Also the above named Lucy Palmer who died 24th March 1909 aged 95 years.
PALMER [white marble tablet in surround].
Erected by Elizabeth Palmer Ballyeasborough for husband Adam Palmer died Dec.3, 1872, age 74 above Eliz Palmer died Feb.5, 1876, age 73.
PALMER.
Erected by Samuel Palmer, Ballyhalbert, in memory of his mother Agnes Palmer who died 30th March 1883 aged 52 years. Also his father Alexr. Palmer who died 15th May 1887 aged 65 years.
PALMER.
Erected by James Palmer for daughter Lizzie died Jun.8, 1891, age 6 also above James Palmer died Dec.20, 1923, age 69 also his wife Elizabeth Palmer died Jan.11, 1925, age 78.
[Same stone:] In rem of my husband James King died Jul.16, 1944, age 58.
PALMER.
John Palmer for wife Margaret who died Feb.13, 1921, age 71 years. Above John died Apr.17, 1937, aged 84 yrs. Son William died Oct.13, 1937, age 50 yrs and is buried in Mount Pleasant, Toronto. Daughter Nellie died Mar.28, 1948.
PALMER.
In memory of William Palmer husband and father died Jun.30, 1978.
PALMER.
For dear parents John Alexander died Sep.23, 1966, and Eliz. Jane died Sep.26, 1959.
PALMER.
For John Alex. died Mar.28, 1991, and wife Agnes nee Palmer died Jan.13, 1992.
PALMER.
In memory of John Alex. husband of Eliz. died May 2, 1966.
PALMER.
Robert Palmer died Mar.13, 1973, and his wife Margaret died Oct.27, 1987.
PALMER.
In memory of Albert died May 27, 1960, age 52. Wife Eleanor Anna (Eileen) died Nov.7, 2000, age 88.
PALMOR.
Erected by William Palmor for his mum Jane Palmor died Dec.3, 1842, age 58 also dad William Palmor died Dec.28, 1852, age 66 also brother John died Dec.12, 1865, age 57 also sister Jane Millican died Feb.4, 1877, age 55 also Sarah Millican of Portavogie died Feb.19, 1901, age 84. [On the back of the stone:] James Milligan died Feb.19, 1904, age 84.
PALLY.
Body of Elizabeth Milligin wife to Joseph Pally (Jun) died ye 25 of --, 1717, age 60. Joseph Pally died --- 177(0) age 1(3).
MILLER.
[Upper part badly broken.] ...led....his w... who died No... 1729 age 49. Here lyeth the body of John Miller their son who died May 28 1759 age 47 also Mary Palmer wife to John Miller died 7 April 1771 age 79 yrs also Andy Miller late of Ballyhalbert died 7 July 1817 age 32.
KENNEDY.
Here lies the body of Thomas Kennedy late of Ballyeasborough who died Apr.15 1802 age 66. Also wife Jane alias Palmer died 30 March 1815 age 73.
LEEMON.
Jannat Leemon alias Palmer wife to John Leemon of Ballyesborough died August ye 12th 1772 age 72 yrs. Also James Leemon a child.
REID.
Erected by William Reid of Portavogie in memory of his son William who at the age of 22 was drowned with JAMES CATHCART & Robert PIPER when returning from the Green Isle where they had been fowling on the 3rd day of February 1831. Also his son Alexander who was drowned in Kingstown America on the 14th Oct. 1842 age 37. Also his wife Mary alias MILLER who died 29th April 1845 age 53. Also above William died 3rd. July 1847 age 64.
Ballyeasborough Graveyard, County Down:
PALMER.
Erected by Anne Palmer of Portavogie for husband Adam Palmer died Feb.21, 1874, age 85. Also said Ann Palmer died May 12, 1883, age 85. Also brother Robert Palmer died Jan.7, 1888, age 88. Also Elizabeth Warnock died Feb.23, 1892, age 81.
PALMER.
Erected by John Palmer of Ballyfrench for wife Agnes died Nov.18, 1886, age 42. Also his wife Mary Jane died May 1, 1889, age 38. Also son John died Oct.1, 1894, age 2. Also said John died in USA 1910 age 67. Also son Robert died Oct.12, 1917. Also Margaret wife of above John Palmer died Feb.24, 1929, age 73.
PALMER.
Erected by Andrew Palmer Ballyeasborough for his son Adam died Jan.27, 1894, age 21. Also above Andrew died Apr.9, 1914, age 76.
PALMER.
Erected by Andrew Palmer in loving memory of his wife Abigail Palmer who died 31st Oct. 1963 aged 78. Also their son Cecil, died in infancy. Also the above Andrew Palmer died 31st Jan. 1969 aged 94 years. Also their daughter Eva died 6th Aug. 1992 aged 73 years.
PALMER.
Erected by Agnes Palmer for husband Robert died Jan.20, 1924, age 75. Daughter Nellie died Mar.23, 1896, age 11. Also above Agnes died Dec.9, 1933, age 72. Also Rachel Palmer wife of Adam Palmer died Apr.22, 1934, age 32. Also her husband Adam died Feb.5, 1953.
PALMER.
Erected by Jane Palmer for husband William died Jun.27, 1896, age 57. Above Jane died Sep.12, 1912, age 66.
PALMER.
Erected by Jane of Ballywhiskin for husband John died May 14, 1898, age 69. Also above Jane died Jun.18, 1906, age 77.
Partial: PALMER.
George Palmer died Sep.17, 1983, aged 64. (Son of William Palmer and Ellen Ledlie.)
Partial: PALMER.
William Palmer died Jan.5, 1965, aged 87. Wife: Ellen. Grandson Raymond Palmer died Jan.2, 1991.
Partial: PALMER.
Grave of Sophia and Sadie Palmer: Henry, husband of Sophia, died Feb.27, 2003.
Glastry Presbyterian Graveyard, County Down:
PALMER.
Erected by Nancy Palmer in memory of her husband John Palmer of Portavogie who departed this life 10th November 1850 aged 57 years. Also the above named Nancy Palmer who departed this life on the 10th April 1871 aged 64 years. Also her grandson James Palmer, died 1st Feb. 1869 aged 5 years. Her son Adam Palmer died 27th Oct. 1905 aged 72 years.
PALMER. [White marble stone in low-railed enclosure.]
Erected by Mary Palmer in memory of her beloved husband Robert Palmer who died 21st January 1891 aged 59 years. Also their daughter Nancy, died 1854, aged 1 year and 9 months. Also three children who died in infancy. Also Beatrice, daughter of Robert John Palmer, who died 22nd Feby. 1909 aged 11 months. Also the above Mary Palmer who died 16th May 1920 aged 89 years. Also her son Robert John Palmer who died 29th March 1934 aged 75 years. Also Annie, daughter of Robert John Palmer, who died 17th March 1939 aged 43 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of Robert John Palmer, who died 14th July 1952 aged 89 years. Mary Palmer died Apr.5, 1976, aged 82 years. Adam died Apr.22, 1986, aged 83 years and wife Essie died Nov.23, 2002 aged 86. Ann Palmer daughter of Adam and Essie, missionary in Zambia died Jun.18, 1992, aged 50 years.
PALMER.
Erected by Thomas Palmer, Portavogie, is memory of his daughter Essie who died 2nd July 1895. Also his son Francis M. who died 31st October 1897. Also his wife Eliza Jane, died 26th December 1943 aged 78 years. Also the above named Thomas Palmer, died 7th July 1956 aged 90 years. A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest, Asleep within the tomb.
PALMER.
Erected by Samuel Palmer of Portavogie for wife Eliza Jane died May 19, 1897, age 30. Son William died Jul.19, 1897, age 4 mths. Also wife Elizabeth died Oct.27, 1917, age 42. Also daughter Annie died Dec.10, 1933, age 39. Above Samuel died Jul.28, 1953, age 87. Son Thomas died Mar.10, 1983, aged 75. Also son Robert Hughes died 1986 aged 93.
PALMER.
Erected for her husband James Palmer (Palmer Hughes) died Jun.8, 1971. Wife Sarah (nee Kelly) died Feb.1, 1998. Also James Palmer's mum and dad James died Jul.14, 1940, Agnes Jul.7, 1998.
PALMER.
Erected for parents Adam died Jul.8, 1959, Agnes Jul.8, 1932. Daughters Agnes died Sep.29, 1928, Margaret died Feb.21, 1929, Agnes died 1906 age 5 years, Nellie McBurney died Feb.8, 1987, aged 65, Dan McBurney died Jul.16, 1998 aged 78.
PALMER.
Erected by James Palmer for daughters and son, Agnes died Sep.26, 1901, aged 3, David died Mar.31, 1919, aged 29, Lily died Jan.3, 1920, aged 14, and Anna died Jul.31, 1920, aged 19.
PALMER.
Samuel died Jan.1, 1991, aged 86. Wife Dorothy died Aug.14, 1994, aged 83.
PALMER.
Erected for his brother James died Feb.15, 1930. Wife Margaret Isabella died Jun.28, 1966. Above William died Jan.28, 1982, aged 93 years.
PALMER.
Erected by Robert for wife Winifred who died Sep.16, 1980, aged 84. Son Cecil died Jun.15, 1980, in England. Above Robert died Jun.12, 1986, aged 92 years.
PALMER.
Erected by John for daughter Essie died Jun.23, 1915, age 25 years. Two children died in infancy. Wife Mary died 1917 age 49 years. Above John died Sep.9, 1933, aged 69. Also son-in-law Hugh Thompson died Oct.5, 1946, aged 53. Also Lucy wife of Hugh Thompson died Mar.1, 1962, aged 69.
PALMER.
Erected by David Palmer for his son David died Aug.5, 1901, age 10 yrs. Above David died Apr.2, 1914 age 57. Wife Jane died Jan.10, 1921. Son James died Jul.19, 1959, age 74. Wife Nan died May 14, 1987, age 84 years.
PALMER.
Erected by John Palmer of Portavogie for his son Adam died Jan.31, 1909, age 23. Above John died Oct.15, 1930, age 84 yrs. Wife Mary died Jul.17, 1941, age 87. Daughter Agnes Taylor died Mar.25, 1948. Son John died in Auckland NZ on Mar.11, 1949. Mary Elizabeth died Mar.10, 1952, age 74, wife of William Jane died Sep.25, 1999, age 96 yrs.
PALMER.
Erected by James Palmer of Portavogie for his son William John died Dec.22, 1918, age 49. Granddaughter Louisa died Oct.7, 1922, age 11 yrs. Above James died May 22, 1925, age 87 (or 81?). Wife Lucy Palmer died Aug.3, 1929, age 93 yrs. Son Adam died Oct.19, 1950, age 82 yrs. Ellen wife of Adam died Mar.6, 1955, age 84.
PALMER.
For wife and mother Isabella died Nov.20, 1969. Dad John died Jun.7, 1981.
PALMER.
Robert died Oct.31, 1984, age 82 yrs. Wife Margaret died Dec.31, 1989, age 88 yrs. Granddaughter Helen died Jun.25, 1964, age 11 mnths. [According to Lena McVea, Robert is a brother of Sophia Murphy Palmer who married Henry Palmer as indicated in Chapter 6. Also his wife's maiden name was Donnan.]
GAW.
Erected by Rachel Gaw in memory of her husband James Gaw, died 13 Feb. 1882 aged 35 yrs. Also above Rachel Gaw who died 16 August 1938 age 87 yrs. Portavogie and Kircubbin.
Kircubbin Presbyterian Graveyard, County Down:
FINLAY/PALMER.
Erected by James Finlay in loving memory of his son Francis who died Aug.23, 1909, aged 22 years. His daughter Agnes who died Apr.2, 1911(?) aged 38 years. Also the above James Finlay who died Jun.22, 1922, aged 74 years. Also his wife Alice Finlay who died Jul.6, 1928, aged 79 years. Inscribed by Alice R. Palmer in memory of her husband Robert J. Palmer died May 23, 1941. Also the above Alice Ross Palmer died May 15, 1986.
PALMER.
In loving memory of James Palmer who died Sep.22, 2000, aged 75.
FILSON.
Erected by James Filson, Balligan for his mother Margaret alias Cumming who died 1st May 1840 age 48. Also daughter Elizabeth Cummin Filson who died 25 Oct. 1867 age 3 1/2 yrs. Also son John Cummin Filson who died 12 Nov. 1867 age 1yr 8mths. Also his father John Filson who died 6th June 1872 age 76. Robert James Filson Cumming of Balligan who died at Boston U.S. on 16 Oct. 1903 age 22yrs & 6mths. Mary beloved wife of James Filson, Balligan died 21 March 1906 age 70yrs. Also above James died 22 May 1919 age 83. Also ROBERT JOHN PALMER son-in-law of the above James Filson who died 15 July 1942 age 73. Also his wife Ellen Palmer nee Filson died 17 July 1966 age 91yrs.
Cloughey Presbyterian Graveyard, County Down:
ROBINSON. Erected by James Palmer for Hugh Robinson, Kirkistown.
Hugh Robinson died Dec.13, 1908, aged 87. His son Hugh, 9 months. Daughter, Matilda, Feb.24, 1921, aged 28. Wife Eliza Jane Robinson died Jun.11, 1929, aged 72 at Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Above named James died Oct.23, 1936, at New York, USA, interred Tunkhannock, USA.
Cloughey New Graveyard, County Down:
PALMER.
In memory of a dear wife Isabella died Nov.22, 1970, aged 76. Also her husband Robert died Jun.8, 1979, aged 88 years.
Slanes Old Graveyard, County Down:
MARTEN.
Here lieth the body of William Marten late of Kirkiston who died .... 7th 1763 aged 66 yrs. Also his wife Lucey Marten alias HATCH who died .. July 1787 aged 65 yrs. Also John Marten, late of Kirkiston, who died March 22nd 1810 aged 70 yrs. Also his wife Jean Marten alias THOMPSON who died 1805 aged 55 yrs.
Dundonald Cemetery, Belfast:
PALMER.
In loving memory of our dear son William who died 25th April 1942 aged 26 yrs. Also my dear wife Elizabeth [Lily] who died 14th September 1947 aged 63 Yrs. Also James husband of above who died 17th Aug. 1949 aged 77 yrs. Also their daughters Isobel Mahood who died 14th Aug. 2002 aged 81 yrs. Also Ann Palmer who died 1st. Aug. 2003 aged 86 yrs.

WILLS

The Will of Adam Palmer late of Portavogie County Down Farmer deceased who died 22 April 1880 at same place was proved at Belfast by Lucy Palmer of Portavogie Widow one of the Executors. Adam's will was signed with a mark on 18th Apr., 1880. Probate was granted on May 2, 1881, to widow Lucy Palmer and on her death to his son Adam Palmer reserving the rights of brother Robert Palmer. Witnesses were Francis Brandon and John Donnan.
The will of Adam Palmer of Portavogie, farmer, who died 27 October 1905, effects �243 17s. 6d, probate granted at Belfast to Agnes Maxwell. He left all his farm to his son John who was in Downpatrick Lunatic Asylum until he was able to cope. He also left ten pounds to daughter Elizabeth Palmer and 50 pounds to his daughter Agnes Maxwell. His executors were John Palmer, Portavogie, farmer and brother John Palmer, Portavogie, carpenter.

GRIFFITH VALUATION

This standard reference, a survey of all land holdings performed in the early 1860s, yielded the following information on Palmer holdings (a/r/p stands for acres/roods/perches and values are given in pounds.shillings.pence).

Name: Property (No.): Area: Land House
(a/r/p) value: value:
UNION OF NEWTOWNARDS:
Parish of Inishargy, Townland of Ballyeasborough, from Mary I. Blakiston Houston:
Adam Palmer Hs.,off.+ land (9/0/35 9.15.0 2.0.0
(1/2/5 1.10.0
(5/2/10 6.0.0
(5/0/0 2.15.0
(0/1/30 0.10.0
(Adam Palmer has another small plot)
John Palmer House + land (3/2/5 3.10.0 1.0.0
(1/0/0 1.0.0
William Palmer Hs.,off. + land (48/3/25 56.0.0 4.0.0
(1/1/10 0.15.0
(4/3/5 2.15.0
From Margaret Filson:
Robert Palmer House + garden 0/0/10 0.2.0 0.18.0

DIRECTORIES

The 1886 County Down Directory lists G. Palmer, Ballyeasboro, farmer, John Palmer, Ballygraffin, farmer, R. Palmer, Ballyeasboro, farmer, S. Palmer, Ballyeasboro, farmer, and Wm. Palmer, Ballyeasboro, farmer, in Kircubbin. It also lists James Palmer, grocer and ship chandler, Adam Palmer, farmer, Jas. Palmer, junior, farmer, and Robert Palmer, farmer, in Portavogie.

NEWTOWNARDS CHRONICLE, 1890

The following appeared in the Newtownards Chronicle in 1890:
Dec.13, 1890. On Thursday, District Inspector Winder and about 20 members of the Constabulary travelled from various stations in the Ards, proceeded to Portavogie -- to an eviction -- the parties evicted were two brothers named Palmer by their two sisters -- their father died without a will and the sons took possession of the farm.

CENSUS OF 1841/1851

The remnants of the 1841/1851 Censuses contain the following Palmer families living on the Ards peninsula. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = head or husband, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = neice or nephew, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SS = stepson, SE = servant, VI = visitor, BO = boarder, Co.D = County Down.

1851 Census of St. Andrews, Ballyeasborough, Co.Down:
Susanna Palmer WI 52 Born 1799 Widow of James Palmer
Susanna Palmer DA 17 Born 1834
Adam Palmer SO 21   Born 1830 Absent in Scotland
Elizabeth Palmer     DA   Born 1828   Died in 1848 aged 20 in an accident
Mary Ann Palmer DA 19 Born 1832
James Milligan - 10 Illegitimate

CENSUS OF 1901

The 1901 Census contains the following references to Palmer families living in the vicinity of Kircubbin on the Ards peninsula. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = head or husband, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = neice or nephew, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SS = stepson, SE = servant, VI = visitor, BO = boarder, Co.D = County Down.

Main Street, village of Kircubbin, parish of Inishargy:
Adam Palmer HD   Pres   RW   80   Farmer MA   Co.D
Mary Anne Palmer   WI Pres RW 76 - MA Co.D
Rachel Gaw DA Pres RW 46 Housekeeper WI Co.D
Mary Jane Palmer DA Pres RW 35 Farmer's dau. UM Co.D
Mary Catherine Palmer GD Pres RW 20 Farmer's dau. UM Co.D

In the house of James Glover, Shore Row, village of Kircubbin:
Robert Palmer RE CofE NR 85 Ret.fisherman WI Co.D

Townland of Glastry, parish of Inishargy:
Mary Anne Palmer HD Pres NR 60 Seamstress UM Co.D

Residents of a house 121 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Mary Palmer DA Pres RW 7 Scholar UM CoDow
Maggie Palmer DA Pres NR 1 UM CoDow
Elizabeth Palmer DA Pres NR 4 Scholar UM CoDow
Annie Palmer DA Pres RW 6 Scholar UM CoDow
Robert John Palmer HD Pres RW 44 Fisherman MA CoDow
Lizzie Palmer WI Pres RW 35 Embroiderer MA CoDow

Residents of a house 14 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
John Palmer HD Pres RW 54 Farmer and Carpenter MA CoDow
Mary Palmer WI Pres RW 48 Embroiderer MA CoDow
Agnes Palmer DA Pres RW 20 Dressmaker UM CoDow
Adam Palmer SO Pres RW 15 Scholar UM CoDow
M C Palmer DA Pres RW 12 Scholar UM CoDow
Jane Palmer SL CofE RW 57 Dressmaker WI CoDow

House 7 in Ratallagh (Ardkeen, Co.Down):
Florance Palmer DA Pres RW 8 Scholar UM CoDow
Elizabeth Palmer DA Pres RW 11 Scholar UM CoDow
May Palmer DA Pres RW 7 Scholar UM CoDow
Lucey Palmer DA Pres RW 10 Scholar UM CoDow
Adam Palmer HD Pres RW 50 Farmer MA CoDow
Hugh Kelly SE Pres RW 21 G Servant UM CoDow
Maggie Palmer WI Pres RW 43 MA CoDow

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
Robert Palmer HD Pres 30 Fisherman, b.1871 MA
Margaret Jane Palmer WI Pres 27 b.1874 MA
Mary Bella Palmer DA Pres 4 Fisherman's dau. UM
Hessie Palmer DA Pres 8m UM

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
Robert Palmer HD Pres 58 Fisherman, b.1843 MA
Sophie Palmer WI Pres 60 b.1841 MA
Agnes Blakely DA Pres 30 Fisherman's dau. MA
Eliza Anne Palmer DA Pres 22 UM
Robert Samuel Blakely GS Pres 8 Scholar UM
Jane Blakely GD Pres 5 Scholar UM
William Blakely GS Pres 3 Scholar UM

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
James Palmer HD Pres RW 57 Shop Keeper and Farmer MA CoDow
Lucy (Martin) Palmer WI Pres RW 62 MA CoDow
Mary Johnston SE Pres RW 21 Domestic Servant UM CoDow
James Palmer SO Pres RW 28 Farmer UM CoDow
Adam Palmer SO Pres RW 32 Farmer Son UM CoDow
Robert Palmer SO Pres RW 25 Clerk UM CoDow
James Mahood GS Pres NR 1

Portavogie (?):
Sarah Palmer HD Pres 72 Ret. farmer
Thomas Palmer SO Pres 38 Farmer, m.Dec.26, 1892
Ellen Jane Palmer DL Pres 35 b.1866, nee McGimpsey
James Palmer GS Pres 7 Farmer's son
Thomas J. Palmer GS Pres 5 Farmer's son
David Palmer GS Pres 2 Farmer's son

North Down, Portavogie (?):
Robert Palmer HD Pres 48 Farmer, b.1853 MA
Nancy Palmer WI Pres 41 b.1860 MA
Sarah Palmer DA Pres 20 Farmer's daughter UM
Adam Palmer SO Pres 14 Scholar UM
William Palmer SO Pres 12 Scholar UM
Robert Palmer SO Pres 5 Scholar UM
William McMasters SE Meth 17 Farm Servant UM
Thomas Vance VI Meth 26 Labourer UM

Portavogie (?):
John Palmer HD Pres 48 MA
Margaret Palmer WI Pres 47 nee Martin MA
Ellen Palmer DA Pres 18 Farmer's daughter UM
Adam Palmer SO Pres 15 Farmer's son UM
William Palmer SO Pres 14 Scholar UM
John Palmer SO Pres 8 Scholar UM

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
John Palmer HD I 60 Fisherman, b.1841 MA
Easter Palmer WI I 60 nee Coffey. Farmer MA

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
John Palmer HD Pres 31 Fisherman, b.1870 MA
Mary Bella Palmer WI Pres 30 MA
Bobbie Palmer SO Pres 8 Scholar UM
Sophia Palmer DA Pres 6 Scholar UM
Nellie Palmer DA Pres 4 Scholar UM
Maggie Palmer DA Pres 2 UM

North Down, (?):
Adam Palmer HD Pres 68 Farmer, b.1833 MA
Nancy Palmer WI Pres 65 b.1836 MA
John Palmer SO Pres 40 Farmer's son, b.1861 UM
Nancy Palmer DA Pres 26 Farmer's daughter UM

North Down, (?):
William Palmer HD Pres 64 Farmer, b.1837 WI
(Wife was Rachel)
Margaret Palmer DA Pres ?? Seamstress UM
Harriett Palmer DA Pres 25 Seamstress UM
Mary Jane Palmer DA Pres 4 Scholar UM
George Palmer BO Pres 62 Farmer UM
John Hagan SE Pres 30 Farmer MA

Ballyfrench, Ballyhalbert:
Robert Palmer HD Pres 32 Fisherman, b.1869 MA
Isabella Palmer WI Pres 30 Seamstress, b.1871 MA
(Daughter of Henry and Susan Young)
Catherine Palmer DA Pres 4 Scholar (married Walsh) UM
Agnes Palmer DA Pres 2 UM
Robert Palmer SO Pres 1 UM
Catherine Young DL Pres 18 Seamstress (did not marry) UM

House 2 in Ballyfrench (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Agnes Palmer DA CofE RO 5 Scholar UM CoDow
John Palmer HD CofE RW 53 Farmer MA CoDow
John Alexander Palmer SO CofE RO 3 Scholar UM CoDow
Bobbie Palmer SO CofE RW 7 Scholar UM CoDow
Maggie Palmer WI CofE RW 43 None UM CoDow

House 56 in Ballyeasborough (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
William Palmer HD RW 64 Farmer WI CoDow
George Palmer BL Pres RW 62 Farmer UM CoDow
Harriet Palmer DA Pres RW 23 Seamstress UM CoDow
Margaret Palmer DA Pres RW 30 Seamstress UM CoDow
Mary Jane Palmer DA Pres NR 4 Scholar UM CoDow
John Hagan SE Pres RW 30 Farm Servant MA CoDow

House 56 in Ballyhalbut (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Jarvis McMaster HD Meth RW 48 Caretaker MA CoDow
William Palmer McMaster SO Meth NR 2 UM CoDow
Hugh McMaster SO Meth NR UM CoDow
David McMaster SO Meth RW 9 Scholar UM CoDow
Samuel McMaster SO Meth RW 11 Scholar UM CoDow
Agnes McMaster WI Meth RW 34 Embroiderer MA CoDow

House 3 in Ballyfrench (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Alexander Palmer HD Pres RW 30 Fisherman MA CoDow
Maggie A Palmer WI Pres RW 27 Seamstress MA CoDow

Residents of house 17 in Kearney (Quintin, Co.Down):
Elizabeth Cavan DA Pres RW 17 Helper UM CoDow
William Cavan HD Pres RW 65 Farmer MA CoDow
John Moore Cavan SO Pres RW 21 Farmer Son Helper UM CoDow
Andrew S Cavan SO Pres RW 12 At School UM CoDow

Residents of a house 90 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Robert Mahood BR Pres RW 19 House Carpenter UM CoDow
William Mahood HD Pres RW 39 House and Boat Builder MA CoDow
Ellen Mahood MO Pres RW 62 Retired Farmer WI CoDow
Harriet Waterson SE CofE RW 17 General Servant Domestic UM CoDow
Lizzie Mahood WI Pres RW 29 MA CoDow

Residents of a house 130 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Margaret Hughes DA Pres RW 16 National School Teacher UM CoDow
Nellie Hughes DA Pres RW 12 Scholar UM CoDow
Mary E Hughes DA Pres RW 20 National School Teacher UM CoDow
Ann Hughes HD Pres RW 52 Seamstress MA CoDow
Lucinda Palmer ML Pres RO 88 Retired Dressmaker WI CoDow
Robert Hughes SO Pres RW 9 Scholar UM CoDow
John Hughes SO Pres RW 6 Scholar UM CoDow
Hugh Hughes SO Pres RW 14 Apprentice Carpenter UM CoDow

CENSUS OF 1911

Cloughey:
Daniel Palmer HD Pres RW 49 Presbyterian minister UM CoAnt
Sarah Palmer MO Pres RW 67 WI CoAnt
Agnes Scott Palmer SI Pres RW 34 UM CoAnt
[Daniel Palmer was christened on Sep.21, 1861, in Lylehill, County Antrim,
the son of William Palmer. Agnes Scott Palmer was born on May 6, 1876, in
Antrim the daughter of William Palmer and Sarah Palmer McBurney. Note that
Samuel Stevenson Palmer was born on Jul.11, 1872, in Antrim, the son of the
same parents. ]

Cloughey:
James Palmer HD 52 Engine driver MA
Eliza Jane Palmer WI 54 MA
Edith Palmer DA 16 MA
James Palmer SO 13 MA
Helen Palmer DA 11 MA

House 11 in Ratallagh (Ardkeen, Co.Down):
Adam Palmer HD Pres RW 60 Farmer MA CoDow
Maggie Palmer WI Pres RW 52 - MA CoDow
[Married 30 years, 4 children, 4 living]
Elizabeth Palmer DA Pres RW 21 Dress Maker UM CoDow
Florence Palmer DA Pres RW 18 Farmer's Daughter UM CoDow
Mary Palmer DA Pres RW 17 Farmer's Daughter UM CoDow

House 196 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
John Piper HD CofE NR 71 Farmer WI CoDow
James Piper BR CofE RW 64 Labourer WI CoDow
David Piper BR CofE RW 59 Labourer UM CoDow
James Palmer NE CofE RW 33 Labourer UM CoDow
Samuel Palmer NE CofE RW 31 Fisherman UM CoDow
William Pyper NE CofE RW 21 Labourer UM CoDow
Portavogie:
James Palmer     HD     Pres     RW     70     Farmer MA CoDow
Lucy Palmer WI Pres RW 74 Farmer MA CoDow
[Married 40 years, 6 children, 6 living]
Adam Plamer SO Pres RW 43 Farmer UM CoDow
James Palmer SO Pres RW 39 Farmer UM CoDow
James Mahood GS Pres RW 12 Scholar UM CoDow

Portavogie:

Robert Palmer HD Pres RW 40 Fisherman MA CoDow
Maggie Jane Palmer WI Pres RW 34 MA CoDow
Annie Palmer DA Pres RW 16 Scholar UM CoDow
Mary Bella Palmer DA Pres RW 14 Scholar UM CoDow
Hessie Palmer DA Pres RW 11 Scholar UM CoDow
Robert Palmer SO Pres RW 9 Scholar UM CoDow
Hugh Palmer SO Pres 7 Scholar UM CoDow
James Palmer SO Pres 4 Scholar UM CoDow
Sarah Palmer DA Pres 3 Scholar UM CoDow
Hannah Palmer DA Pres 1 UM CoDow

Portavogie:

James Alexander Palmer HD Pres RW 41 Seaman MA CoDow
Mary Bella Palmer WI Pres RW 40 MA CoDow
[Married 19 years, 8 children, 8 living]
Robert Palmer SO Pres RW 18 Fisherman UM CoDow
Sophia Palmer DA Pres RW 16 Embroiderer UM CoDow
Nellie Elizabeth Palmer DA Pres RW 14 Embroiderer UM CoDow
Maggie Palmer DA Pres RW 11 Scholar UM CoDow
Mary Jane Palmer DA Pres RW 9 Scholar UM CoDow
John Alexander Palmer SO Pres 6 Scholar UM CoDow
James Palmer SO Pres 2 UM CoDow
Martha Palmer DA Pres 5m UM CoDow

Portavogie:

Adam Palmer HD Pres RW 37 Fisherman MA CoDow
Agnes Palmer WI Pres RW 34 MA CoDow
[Married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living]
Jane Palmer DA Pres RW 14 Embroiderer UM CoDow
William Palmer SO Pres RW 11 Scholar UM CoDow
John Palmer SO Pres 5 Scholar UM CoDow
Agnes Palmer DA Pres 3 Scholar UM CoDow

Portavogie (?):

James Palmer HD Pres RW 47 Fisherman MA CoDow
Eliza Jane Palmer WI Pres RW 42 Seamstress MA CoDow
[Married 23 years, 9 children, 8 living]
David Palmer SO Pres RW 19 Agr. lab. UM CoDow
Robert Palmer SO Pres RW 16 Carpenter's apprentice UM CoDow
Essie Palmer DA Pres RW 14 Seamstress UM CoDow
Anna Palmer DA Pres RW 10 Scholar UM CoDow
Aggie Palmer DA Pres RW 8 Scholar UM CoDow
Lizzie Palmer DA Pres RW 5 Scholar UM CoDow
James Palmer SO Pres 3 UM CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Agnes Maxwell HD Pres RW 37 MA Portavogie
[Married 7 years, 2 children, 2 living]
Annie Maxwell DA Pres 6 Scholar UM Portavogie
Martha Maxwell DA Pres 1 UM Portavogie
Nancy Palmer MO Pres RW 78 UM Portavogie
William Mahaffy SE CoI RW 29 Farm servant UM Belfast

Portavogie:
Robert Palmer HD Pres RW 32 Grocer MA
Agnes Palmer WI Pres RW 25 MA
[Married 30 years, 5 children, 5 living]
Minnie Palmer DA Pres RO 6 Scholar UM
James Palmer SO Pres 4 Scholar UM
Louie Palmer DA Pres 3 UM

Portavogie:
John Palmer HD Pres RW 57 Farmer MA CoDow
Margaret Palmer WI Pres RW 56 MA CoDow
[Married 30 years, 5 children, 5 living]
Ellen Palmer DA Pres RW 27 Farmer's daughter UM CoDow
Adam Palmer SO Pres RW 25 Farmer's son UM CoDow
William Palmer SO Pres RW 24 Farmer's son UM CoDow

Portavogie:
William James Coffey HD Pres RW 40 Fisherman MA CoDow
Agnes Coffey WI Pres RW 39 Embroiderer MA CoDow
[Married 17 years, 6 children, 3 living]
Lizzie Coffey DA Pres RW 16 Embroiderer UM CoDow
James Coffey SO Pres 5 Scholar UM CoDow
Thomas Coffey SO Pres 3m UM CoDow

Portavogie:
Robert Palmer HD Pres RW 50 Fisherman MA CoDow
Nancy Palmer WI Pres RW 50 MA CoDow
[Married 27 years, 8 children, 6 living]
Jennie Palmer DA Pres RW 16 UM CoDow
Bob Palmer SO Pres RW 14 Scholar UM CoDow
David Palmer SO Pres RW 10 Scholar UM CoDow

Portavogie:
David Palmer HD Pres RW 55 Labourer MA b.1856
Jane Palmer WI Pres RW 61 MA b.1850
[Married 30 years, 5 children, 4 living]
James Palmer SO Pres RW 26 Tailor UM b.1885
Ann Jane Palmer DA Pres RW 22 Embroiderer UM b.1889
Samuel Mahood VI Pres RW 10 Scholar UM b.1901
William Mahood McClement VI Pres 2 UM b.1909

Portavogie (living next to David and Jane Palmer):
John McClement HD Pres RW 31 Sailor MA b.1880
Mary Keag McClement WI Pres RW 28 MA b.1883
[Married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living]
Jane Palmer McClement DA Pres 1 UM b.1910
Nancy McClement DA Pres 4m UM b.1911
William McClement BR Pres RW 44 Draper b.1867
Frank Heron McClement NE Pres RW 15 Scholar b.1896
Annie Mahood McClement NE Pres RW 11 Scholar b.1900
Mabel Heron McClement NE Pres RW 8 Scholar b.1903

Main Road, Portavogie:
John Palmer HD Pres RW 65 Carpenter MA CoDow
Mary Palmer WI Pres RW 57 MA CoDow
[Married 34 years, 5 children, 4 living]
Mary Palmer DA Pres RW 22 UM CoDow
John Taylor GS Pres RW 4 UM Belfast

Kircubbin, parish of Inishargy:
Adam Palmer HD   Pres   RW   90   Farmer MA   CoDow
Rachel Gaw DA Pres RW 56 WI CoDow
Margaret Palmer DA Pres RW 50 UM CoDow
Mary Jane Palmer DA Pres RW 45 UM CoDow
Mary Catherine Palmer GD Pres RW 26 UM CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Hugh Adair HD   Pres   RW   47   Fisherman MA   CoDow
Agnes Adair WI Pres RW 41 Embroiderer MA CoDow
John Adair SO Pres RW 16 Carpenter UM CoDow
Mary Adair DA Pres RW 14 Embroiderer UM CoDow
Hugh Adair SO Pres RW 10 Scholar UM CoDow
Maggie Adair DA Pres RW 8 Scholar UM CoDow
Bertha Adair DA Pres RW 3 UM CoDow
Jamesina Adair DA Pres RW 11m UM CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Ann Jane Cully HD   Pres   RO   57   Seamstress MA CoDow

[Married 33 years, 8 children, 5 living]
James Cully SO Pres RW 21 Fisherman UM CoDow
Sarrah Cully DA Pres RW 14 Seamstress UM CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Hugh Mahood HD   CoI      72   Fisherman MA CoDow
Eliza Jane Mahood WI CoI RW 69 Fisherman MA CoDow

[Married 46 years, 9 children, 9 living]
Aggie Mahood DA CoI RW 27 UM CoDow
Jack Tibbs GS CoI RW 12 Scholar UM CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Robert James Palmer HD   Pres   RW   53   Fisherman MA CoDow
Elizabeth Palmer WI Pres RW 47 Embroiderer MA CoDow

[Married 18 years, 6 children, 5 living]
Mary Palmer DA Pres RW 17 Embroiderer UM CoDow
Annie Palmer DA Pres RW 15 Embroiderer UM CoDow
Elizabeth Palmer DA Pres RW 13 Scholar UM CoDow
Maggie Palmer DA Pres RW 11 Scholar UM CoDow
Adam Palmer SO Pres RO 8 Scholar UM CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
James Donnan HD   Pres   RW   28   Fisherman MA CoDow
Rachel Donnan WI Pres RW 27 Embroiderer MA CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
David Hutchinson HD   Pres   RW   45   Sailor MA CoDow
Mary Jane Hutchinson WI Pres RW 42 MA CoDow

[Married 12 years, 6 children, 4 living]
Lizzie Hutchinson DA Pres RW 11 Scholar UM CoDow
Norah Hutchinson DA Pres RW 9 Scholar UM CoDow

House 215 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Down):
Thomas Palmer HD Pres RW 40 Farmer MA CoDow
Ellen Jane Palmer WI Pres RW 40 MA CoDow
[Married 18 years, 6 children, all alive]
James Palmer SO Pres RW 17 Postman UM CoDow
Thomas John Palmer SO Pres RW 15 Scholar UM CoDow
David Palmer SO Pres RW 13 Scholar UM CoDow
William Palmer SO Pres RW 9 Scholar UM CoDow
Robert Palmer SO Pres RW 7 Scholar UM CoDow
Samuel Palmer SO Pres RO 5 Scholar UM CoDow

House 210 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Down):
David Palmer HD Pres RW 88 Farmer WI CoDow
Jane Palmer DA Pres RW 53 UM CoDow
David Palmer SO Pres RW 46 Farmer's Son UM CoDow
Thomas Clagg GS Pres RW 16 UM CoDow

House 209 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Down):
Jane Palmer HD CofE RW 66 Spinster WI CoDow

House 12 in East Street (Newtownards Urban, Co.Down):
Margaret Palmer HD Pres RO 53 WI CoDow 30 5 3
[Married 30 years, 5 children, 3 alive]
Robert Palmer SO CofE RW 16 Painter UM CoDow
Agnes Palmer DA CofE RW 15 Box Folder UM CoDow
John Palmer SO CofE RW 13 Scholar UM CoDow

House 18 in Moorgate Street (Pottinger, Co.Down):
Jervis McMaster HD Meth RW 58 General Labourer MA CoDow
Agnes McMaster WI Meth RW 45 MA CoDow
[Married 23 years, 6 children, 5 alive]
Samuel McMaster SO Meth RW 22 Baker UM CoDow
David McMaster SO Meth RW 19 Shoemaker UM CoDow
Hugh McMaster SO Meth RW 10 Scholar UM CoDow
Nannie McMaster DA Meth RW 7 Scholar UM CoDow

U.S. IMMIGRATION RECORDS

The US Immigration Records include the following:

Samuel Palmer, 19-year-old single man from Newtownards arrived in New York on Apr.14, 1898, aboard the ``Majestic'' from Liverpool. He was bound for his uncle, Sam Piper, at 850 Orval Avenue, Kansas City.
James Palmer, 21-year-old single farmer from Ballyhalbert arrived in New York on Mar.16, 1899, aboard the ``Teutonic'' from Liverpool. He was bound for his brother at 401 North 1st Street, Kansas City.
James Palmer, 28-year-old single man born in County Down, arrived in New York on Dec.30, 1904, aboard the ``Pomeranian'' from Glasgow. He was bound for his brother, Samuel, at 401 North 1st Street, Kansas City. He had been in the US before in 1890 and 1902.
Robert Palmer, 54-year-old widowed laborer arrived in New York on Nov.22, 1905, aboard the ``Astoria'' from Londonderry. He was going to his daughter, Mrs. McCrudden of 136 Hobson Street, Newark, NJ.
David Pyper, 23-year-old single fisherman, John O'Brien, 29-year-old single car proprietor, arrived in New York on Nov.23, 1906, aboard the ``Cedric'' from Liverpool. They are bound for David's brother and John's uncle Francis Pyper, c/o. Fowler Bros., Kansas City.
William John Palmer, 19-year-old single carpenter from Kircubbin arrived in New York on Jun.5, 1906, aboard the ``Baltic'' from Liverpool. Accompanied by Thomas McMaster, a 19-year-old single farmer, William McMaster, a 24-year-old single carpenter, and James Keag, a 24-year-old single carpenter, they were all from Kircubbin and bound for James Keag's brother at 3817 S. Morgan, Chicago.
Adam Palmer, 36-year-old single farmer from Portavogie arrived in New York on Oct.3, 1906, aboard the ``Oceanic'' from Liverpool. He was bound for his cousin William John Palmer, 3817 S. Morgan, Chicago.
Adam Palmer, 21-year-old single carpenter from Portavogie (born in Kircubbin) arrived in New York on Nov.23, 1906, aboard the ``Cedric'' from Liverpool. He was bound for his brother William Palmer, 5530 May Street, Chicago.
James Palmer, 21-year-old single shoemaker from Portavogie arrived in New York on May 14, 1907, aboard the ``Cedric'' from Liverpool. He was going to stay with his friend Hugh Hughes, 140 Orizel Avenue, Kansas City.
James Palmer, 29-year-old single machinist born in Ballyhalbert, the son of James Palmer of Ballyhalbert, arrived in New York on May 14, 1907, aboard the ``Columbia'' from Londonderry. He has no friends in New York and is bound for a hotel at 220 W. 19th Street. He may have been in the US before in New London, Conn.
James Palmer, 26-year-old single sailor from Belfast (born in Ballyhalbert) whose father was James Palmer of Ballyhalbert, arrived in New York on Jul.11, 1907, aboard the ``Konig Albert'' from Gibraltar. His passge was paid by the American Consul.
William Palmer, 25-year-old single engineer from Portavogie arrived in New York on Apr.11, 1908, aboard the ``Baltic'' from Liverpool. He was bound for his brother Adam Palmer, 5530 May Street, Chicago.
Samuel Palmer, 23-year-old single carpenter from Ballyhalbert (brother of John Palmer of Ballyhalbert) arrived in New York on Feb.20, 1909, aboard the ``Baltic'' from Liverpool. He was with his friend William McWhirk and bound for his friend, Thomas Polly, at 5530 May Street, Chicago.
Hugh Palmer, 20-year-old single laborer from Portavogie, son of Robert Palmer of Portavogie, arrived in New York on Apr.4, 1909, aboard the ``Celtic'' from Liverpool. With friend Samuel McVeigh, a 21-year-old single carpenter from Portavogie, the son of James McVeigh of Portavogie, he was bound for Kansas City. They were accompanied by Robert Keag, a 19-year-old single laborer from Rubane, the son of Adam Keag of Rubane, Kircubbin, who was bound for Chicago.
Agnes Palmer, 29-year-old married woman from Portavogie, the daughter of Hugh Mahood of Portavogie, arrived in New York on Nov.3, 1913, aboard the ``Columbia'' from Londonderry. She was bound for St.Louis, MO.
Samuel and Sara Palmer, 28 and 26, a carpenter and his wife, from Ballyhalbert and Kircubbin, son of Samuel Palmer of Shore Street, Ballyhalbert, arrived in New York on Feb.7, 1914, aboard the ``Lusitania'' from Liverpool. They were bound for their friend, A. McMaster, 5624 Ada Street, Chicago. Samuel had been in Chicago before for 3-4 years.

Last updated 3/5/04.
Christopher E. Brennen

Name:	Property (No.):	Area:	Land	House
		(a/r/p)	value:	value:
UNION OF NEWTOWNARDS:
Parish of Inishargy, Townland of Ballyeasborough, from Mary I. Blakiston Houston:
Adam Palmer	Hs.,off.+ land	(9/0/35	9.15.0	2.0.0
		(1/2/5	1.10.0
		(5/2/10	6.0.0
		(5/0/0	2.15.0
		(0/1/30	0.10.0
(Adam Palmer has another small plot)
John Palmer	House + land	(3/2/5	3.10.0	1.0.0
		(1/0/0	1.0.0
William Palmer	Hs.,off. + land	(48/3/25	56.0.0	4.0.0
		(1/1/10	0.15.0
		(4/3/5	2.15.0
From Margaret Filson:
Robert Palmer	House + garden	0/0/10	0.2.0	0.18.0

1851 Census of St. Andrews, Ballyeasborough, Co.Down:
Susanna Palmer	WI	52	Born 1799	Widow of James Palmer
Susanna Palmer	DA	17	Born 1834
Adam Palmer	SO	21	Born 1830	Absent in Scotland
Elizabeth Palmer	DA		Born 1828	Died in 1848 aged 20 in an accident
Mary Ann Palmer	DA	19	Born 1832
James Milligan	-	10		Illegitimate

Main Street, village of Kircubbin, parish of Inishargy:
Adam Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	80	Farmer	MA	Co.D
Mary Anne Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	76	-	MA	Co.D
Rachel Gaw	DA	Pres	RW	46	Housekeeper	WI	Co.D
Mary Jane Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	35	Farmer's dau.	UM	Co.D
Mary Catherine Palmer	GD	Pres	RW	20	Farmer's dau.	UM	Co.D

In the house of James Glover, Shore Row, village of Kircubbin:
Robert Palmer	RE	CofE	NR	85	Ret.fisherman	WI	Co.D

Townland of Glastry, parish of Inishargy:
Mary Anne Palmer	HD	Pres	NR	60	Seamstress	UM	Co.D

Residents of a house 121 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Mary Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	7	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Maggie Palmer	DA	Pres	NR	1		UM	CoDow
Elizabeth Palmer	DA	Pres	NR	4	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Annie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	6	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Robert John Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	44	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Lizzie Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	35	Embroiderer	MA	CoDow

Residents of a house 14 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
John Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	54	Farmer and Carpenter	MA	CoDow
Mary Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	48	Embroiderer	MA	CoDow
Agnes Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	20	Dressmaker	UM	CoDow
Adam Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	15	Scholar	UM	CoDow
M C Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	12	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Jane Palmer	SL	CofE	RW	57	Dressmaker	WI	CoDow

House 7 in Ratallagh (Ardkeen, Co.Down):
Florance Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	8	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Elizabeth Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	11	Scholar	UM	CoDow
May Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	7	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Lucey Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	10	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Adam Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	50	Farmer	MA	CoDow
Hugh Kelly	SE	Pres	RW	21	G Servant	UM	CoDow
Maggie Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	43		MA	CoDow

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
Robert Palmer	HD	Pres		30	Fisherman, b.1871	MA
Margaret Jane Palmer	WI	Pres		27	b.1874	MA
Mary Bella Palmer	DA	Pres		4	Fisherman's dau.	UM
Hessie Palmer	DA	Pres		8m		UM

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
Robert Palmer	HD	Pres		58	Fisherman, b.1843	MA
Sophie Palmer	WI	Pres		60	b.1841	MA
Agnes Blakely	DA	Pres		30	Fisherman's dau.	MA
Eliza Anne Palmer	DA	Pres		22		UM
Robert Samuel Blakely	GS	Pres		8	Scholar	UM
Jane Blakely	GD	Pres		5	Scholar	UM
William Blakely	GS	Pres		3	Scholar	UM

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
James Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	57	Shop Keeper and Farmer	MA	CoDow
Lucy (Martin) Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	62		MA	CoDow
Mary Johnston	SE	Pres	RW	21	Domestic Servant	UM	CoDow
James Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	28	Farmer	UM	CoDow
Adam Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	32	Farmer Son	UM	CoDow
Robert Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	25	Clerk	UM	CoDow
James Mahood	GS	Pres	NR	1

Portavogie (?):
Sarah Palmer	HD	Pres		72	Ret. farmer
Thomas Palmer	SO	Pres		38	Farmer, m.Dec.26, 1892
Ellen Jane Palmer	DL	Pres		35	b.1866, nee McGimpsey
James Palmer	GS	Pres		7	Farmer's son
Thomas J. Palmer	GS	Pres		5	Farmer's son
David Palmer	GS	Pres		2	Farmer's son

North Down, Portavogie (?):
Robert Palmer	HD	Pres		48	Farmer, b.1853	MA
Nancy Palmer	WI	Pres		41	b.1860	MA
Sarah Palmer	DA	Pres		20	Farmer's daughter	UM
Adam Palmer	SO	Pres		14	Scholar	UM
William Palmer	SO	Pres		12	Scholar	UM
Robert Palmer	SO	Pres		5	Scholar	UM
William McMasters	SE	Meth		17	Farm Servant	UM
Thomas Vance	VI	Meth		26	Labourer	UM

Portavogie (?):
John Palmer	HD	Pres		48		MA
Margaret Palmer	WI	Pres		47	nee Martin	MA
Ellen Palmer	DA	Pres		18	Farmer's daughter	UM
Adam Palmer	SO	Pres		15	Farmer's son	UM
William Palmer	SO	Pres		14	Scholar	UM
John Palmer	SO	Pres		8	Scholar	UM

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
John Palmer	HD	I		60	Fisherman, b.1841	MA
Easter Palmer	WI	I		60	nee Coffey. Farmer	MA

Ballyhalbert, Portavogie:
John Palmer	HD	Pres		31	Fisherman, b.1870	MA
Mary Bella Palmer	WI	Pres		30		MA
Bobbie Palmer	SO	Pres		8	Scholar	UM
Sophia Palmer	DA	Pres		6	Scholar	UM
Nellie Palmer	DA	Pres		4	Scholar	UM
Maggie Palmer	DA	Pres		2		UM

North Down, (?):
Adam Palmer	HD	Pres		68	Farmer, b.1833	MA
Nancy Palmer	WI	Pres		65	b.1836	MA
John Palmer	SO	Pres		40	Farmer's son, b.1861	UM
Nancy Palmer	DA	Pres		26	Farmer's daughter	UM

North Down, (?):
William Palmer	HD	Pres		64	Farmer, b.1837	WI
	(Wife was Rachel)
Margaret Palmer	DA	Pres		??	Seamstress	UM
Harriett Palmer	DA	Pres		25	Seamstress	UM
Mary Jane Palmer	DA	Pres		4	Scholar	UM
George Palmer	BO	Pres		62	Farmer	UM
John Hagan	SE	Pres		30	Farmer	MA

Ballyfrench, Ballyhalbert:
Robert Palmer	HD	Pres		32	Fisherman, b.1869	MA
Isabella Palmer	WI	Pres		30	Seamstress, b.1871	MA
	(Daughter of Henry and Susan Young)
Catherine Palmer	DA	Pres		4	Scholar (married Walsh)	UM
Agnes Palmer	DA	Pres		2		UM
Robert Palmer	SO	Pres		1		UM
Catherine Young	DL	Pres		18	Seamstress (did not marry)	UM

House 2 in Ballyfrench (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Agnes Palmer	DA	CofE	RO	5	Scholar	UM	CoDow
John Palmer	HD	CofE	RW	53	Farmer	MA	CoDow
John Alexander Palmer	SO	CofE	RO	3	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Bobbie Palmer	SO	CofE	RW	7	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Maggie Palmer	WI	CofE	RW	43	None	UM	CoDow

House 56 in Ballyeasborough (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
William Palmer	HD	RW	64	Farmer	WI	CoDow
George Palmer	BL	Pres	RW	62	Farmer	UM	CoDow
Harriet Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	23	Seamstress	UM	CoDow
Margaret Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	30	Seamstress	UM	CoDow
Mary Jane Palmer	DA	Pres	NR	4	Scholar	UM	CoDow
John Hagan	SE	Pres	RW	30	Farm Servant	MA	CoDow

House 56 in Ballyhalbut (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Jarvis McMaster	HD	Meth	RW	48	Caretaker	MA	CoDow
William Palmer McMaster	SO	Meth	NR	2		UM	CoDow
Hugh McMaster	SO	Meth	NR			UM	CoDow
David McMaster	SO	Meth	RW	9	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Samuel McMaster	SO	Meth	RW	11	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Agnes McMaster	WI	Meth	RW	34	Embroiderer	MA	CoDow

House 3 in Ballyfrench (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Alexander Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	30	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Maggie A Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	27	Seamstress	MA	CoDow

Residents of house 17 in Kearney (Quintin, Co.Down):
Elizabeth Cavan	DA	Pres	RW	17	Helper	UM	CoDow
William Cavan	HD	Pres	RW	65	Farmer	MA	CoDow
John Moore Cavan	SO	Pres	RW	21	Farmer Son Helper	UM	CoDow
Andrew S Cavan	SO	Pres	RW	12	At School	UM	CoDow

Residents of a house 90 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Robert Mahood	BR	Pres	RW	19	House Carpenter	UM	CoDow
William Mahood	HD	Pres	RW	39	House and Boat Builder	MA	CoDow
Ellen Mahood	MO	Pres	RW	62	Retired Farmer	WI	CoDow
Harriet Waterson	SE	CofE	RW	17	General Servant Domestic	UM	CoDow
Lizzie Mahood	WI	Pres	RW	29		MA	CoDow

Residents of a house 130 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
Margaret Hughes	DA	Pres	RW	16	National School Teacher	UM	CoDow
Nellie Hughes	DA	Pres	RW	12	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Mary E Hughes	DA	Pres	RW	20	National School Teacher	UM	CoDow
Ann Hughes	HD	Pres	RW	52	Seamstress	MA	CoDow
Lucinda Palmer	ML	Pres	RO	88	Retired Dressmaker	WI	CoDow
Robert Hughes	SO	Pres	RW	9	Scholar	UM	CoDow
John Hughes	SO	Pres	RW	6	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Hugh Hughes	SO	Pres	RW	14	Apprentice Carpenter	UM	CoDow

Cloughey:
Daniel Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	49	Presbyterian minister	UM	CoAnt
Sarah Palmer	MO	Pres	RW	67		WI	CoAnt
Agnes Scott Palmer	SI	Pres	RW	34		UM	CoAnt
[Daniel Palmer was christened on Sep.21, 1861, in Lylehill, County Antrim,
the son of William Palmer. Agnes Scott Palmer was born on May 6, 1876, in
Antrim the daughter of William Palmer and Sarah Palmer McBurney. Note that
Samuel Stevenson Palmer was born on Jul.11, 1872, in Antrim, the son of the
same parents. ]

Cloughey:
James Palmer	HD			52	Engine driver	MA
Eliza Jane Palmer	WI			54		MA
Edith Palmer	DA			16		MA
James Palmer	SO			13		MA
Helen Palmer	DA			11		MA

House 11 in Ratallagh (Ardkeen, Co.Down):
Adam Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	60	Farmer	MA	CoDow
Maggie Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	52	-	MA	CoDow
[Married 30 years, 4 children, 4 living]
Elizabeth Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	21	Dress Maker	UM	CoDow
Florence Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	18	Farmer's Daughter	UM	CoDow
Mary Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	17	Farmer's Daughter	UM	CoDow

House 196 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Co.Down):
John Piper	HD	CofE	NR	71	Farmer	WI	CoDow
James Piper	BR	CofE	RW	64	Labourer	WI	CoDow
David Piper	BR	CofE	RW	59	Labourer	UM	CoDow
James Palmer	NE	CofE	RW	33	Labourer	UM	CoDow
Samuel Palmer	NE	CofE	RW	31	Fisherman	UM	CoDow
William Pyper	NE	CofE	RW	21	Labourer	UM	CoDow
Portavogie:
James Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	70	Farmer	MA	CoDow
Lucy Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	74	Farmer	MA	CoDow
[Married 40 years, 6 children, 6 living]
Adam Plamer	SO	Pres	RW	43	Farmer	UM	CoDow
James Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	39	Farmer	UM	CoDow
James Mahood	GS	Pres	RW	12	Scholar	UM	CoDow


Portavogie:
Robert Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	40	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Maggie Jane Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	34		MA	CoDow
Annie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	16	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Mary Bella Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	14	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Hessie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	11	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Robert Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	9	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Hugh Palmer	SO	Pres		7	Scholar	UM	CoDow
James Palmer	SO	Pres		4	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Sarah Palmer	DA	Pres		3	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Hannah Palmer	DA	Pres		1		UM	CoDow


Portavogie:
James Alexander Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	41	Seaman	MA	CoDow
Mary Bella Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	40		MA	CoDow
[Married 19 years, 8 children, 8 living]
Robert Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	18	Fisherman	UM	CoDow
Sophia Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	16	Embroiderer	UM	CoDow
Nellie Elizabeth Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	14	Embroiderer	UM	CoDow
Maggie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	11	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Mary Jane Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	9	Scholar	UM	CoDow
John Alexander Palmer	SO	Pres		6	Scholar	UM	CoDow
James Palmer	SO	Pres		2		UM	CoDow
Martha Palmer	DA	Pres		5m		UM	CoDow


Portavogie:
Adam Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	37	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Agnes Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	34		MA	CoDow
[Married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living]
Jane Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	14	Embroiderer	UM	CoDow
William Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	11	Scholar	UM	CoDow
John Palmer	SO	Pres		5	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Agnes Palmer	DA	Pres		3	Scholar	UM	CoDow


Portavogie (?):
James Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	47	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Eliza Jane Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	42	Seamstress	MA	CoDow
[Married 23 years, 9 children, 8 living]
David Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	19	Agr. lab.	UM	CoDow
Robert Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	16	Carpenter's apprentice	UM	CoDow
Essie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	14	Seamstress	UM	CoDow
Anna Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	10	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Aggie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	8	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Lizzie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	5	Scholar	UM	CoDow
James Palmer	SO	Pres		3		UM	CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Agnes Maxwell	HD	Pres	RW	37		MA	Portavogie
[Married 7 years, 2 children, 2 living]
Annie Maxwell	DA	Pres		6	Scholar	UM	Portavogie
Martha Maxwell	DA	Pres		1		UM	Portavogie
Nancy Palmer	MO	Pres	RW	78		UM	Portavogie
William Mahaffy	SE	CoI	RW	29	Farm servant	UM	Belfast

Portavogie:
Robert Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	32	Grocer	MA
Agnes Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	25		MA
[Married 30 years, 5 children, 5 living]
Minnie Palmer	DA	Pres	RO	6	Scholar	UM
James Palmer	SO	Pres		4	Scholar	UM
Louie Palmer	DA	Pres		3		UM

Portavogie:
John Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	57	Farmer	MA	CoDow
Margaret Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	56		MA	CoDow
[Married 30 years, 5 children, 5 living]
Ellen Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	27	Farmer's daughter	UM	CoDow
Adam Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	25	Farmer's son	UM	CoDow
William Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	24	Farmer's son	UM	CoDow

Portavogie:
William James Coffey	HD	Pres	RW	40	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Agnes Coffey	WI	Pres	RW	39	Embroiderer	MA	CoDow
[Married 17 years, 6 children, 3 living]
Lizzie Coffey	DA	Pres	RW	16	Embroiderer	UM	CoDow
James Coffey	SO	Pres		5	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Thomas Coffey	SO	Pres		3m		UM	CoDow

Portavogie:
Robert Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	50	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Nancy Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	50		MA	CoDow
[Married 27 years, 8 children, 6 living]
Jennie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	16		UM	CoDow
Bob Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	14	Scholar	UM	CoDow
David Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	10	Scholar	UM	CoDow

Portavogie:
David Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	55	Labourer	MA	b.1856
Jane Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	61		MA	b.1850
[Married 30 years, 5 children, 4 living]
James Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	26	Tailor	UM	b.1885
Ann Jane Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	22	Embroiderer	UM	b.1889
Samuel Mahood	VI	Pres	RW	10	Scholar	UM	b.1901
William Mahood McClement	VI	Pres		2		UM	b.1909

Portavogie (living next to David and Jane Palmer):
John McClement	HD	Pres	RW	31	Sailor	MA	b.1880
Mary Keag McClement	WI	Pres	RW	28		MA	b.1883
[Married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living]
Jane Palmer McClement	DA	Pres		1		UM	b.1910
Nancy McClement	DA	Pres		4m		UM	b.1911
William McClement	BR	Pres	RW	44	Draper		b.1867
Frank Heron McClement	NE	Pres	RW	15	Scholar		b.1896
Annie Mahood McClement	NE	Pres	RW	11	Scholar		b.1900
Mabel Heron McClement	NE	Pres	RW	8	Scholar		b.1903

Main Road, Portavogie:
John Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	65	Carpenter	MA	CoDow
Mary Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	57		MA	CoDow
[Married 34 years, 5 children, 4 living]
Mary Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	22		UM	CoDow
John Taylor	GS	Pres	RW	4		UM	Belfast

Kircubbin, parish of Inishargy:
Adam Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	90	Farmer	MA	CoDow
Rachel Gaw	DA	Pres	RW	56		WI	CoDow
Margaret Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	50		UM	CoDow
Mary Jane Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	45		UM	CoDow
Mary Catherine Palmer	GD	Pres	RW	26		UM	CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Hugh Adair	HD	Pres	RW	47	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Agnes Adair	WI	Pres	RW	41	Embroiderer	MA	CoDow
John Adair	SO	Pres	RW	16	Carpenter	UM	CoDow
Mary Adair	DA	Pres	RW	14	Embroiderer	UM	CoDow
Hugh Adair	SO	Pres	RW	10	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Maggie Adair	DA	Pres	RW	8	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Bertha Adair	DA	Pres	RW	3		UM	CoDow
Jamesina Adair	DA	Pres	RW	11m		UM	CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Ann Jane Cully	HD	Pres	RO	57	Seamstress	MA	CoDow
[Married 33 years, 8 children, 5 living]
James Cully	SO	Pres	RW	21	Fisherman	UM	CoDow
Sarrah Cully	DA	Pres	RW	14	Seamstress	UM	CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Hugh Mahood	HD	CoI		72	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Eliza Jane Mahood	WI	CoI	RW	69	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
[Married 46 years, 9 children, 9 living]
Aggie Mahood	DA	CoI	RW	27		UM	CoDow
Jack Tibbs	GS	CoI	RW	12	Scholar	UM	CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
Robert James Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	53	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Elizabeth Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	47	Embroiderer	MA	CoDow
[Married 18 years, 6 children, 5 living]
Mary Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	17	Embroiderer	UM	CoDow
Annie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	15	Embroiderer	UM	CoDow
Elizabeth Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	13	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Maggie Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	11	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Adam Palmer	SO	Pres	RO	8	Scholar	UM	CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
James Donnan	HD	Pres	RW	28	Fisherman	MA	CoDow
Rachel Donnan	WI	Pres	RW	27	Embroiderer	MA	CoDow

Ballyhalbert:
David Hutchinson	HD	Pres	RW	45	Sailor	MA	CoDow
Mary Jane Hutchinson	WI	Pres	RW	42		MA	CoDow
[Married 12 years, 6 children, 4 living]
Lizzie Hutchinson	DA	Pres	RW	11	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Norah Hutchinson	DA	Pres	RW	9	Scholar	UM	CoDow

House 215 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Down):
Thomas Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	40	Farmer	MA	CoDow
Ellen Jane Palmer	WI	Pres	RW	40		MA	CoDow
[Married 18 years, 6 children, all alive]
James Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	17	Postman	UM	CoDow
Thomas John Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	15	Scholar	UM	CoDow
David Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	13	Scholar	UM	CoDow
William Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	9	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Robert Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	7	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Samuel Palmer	SO	Pres	RO	5	Scholar	UM	CoDow

House 210 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Down):
David Palmer	HD	Pres	RW	88	Farmer	WI	CoDow
Jane Palmer	DA	Pres	RW	53		UM	CoDow
David Palmer	SO	Pres	RW	46	Farmer's Son	UM	CoDow
Thomas Clagg	GS	Pres	RW	16		UM	CoDow

House 209 in Portavogie (Ballyhalbert, Down):
Jane Palmer	HD	CofE	RW	66	Spinster	WI	CoDow

House 12 in East Street (Newtownards Urban, Co.Down):
Margaret Palmer	HD	Pres	RO	53		WI	CoDow 30 5 3
[Married 30 years, 5 children, 3 alive]
Robert Palmer	SO	CofE	RW	16	Painter	UM	CoDow
Agnes Palmer	DA	CofE	RW	15	Box Folder	UM	CoDow
John Palmer	SO	CofE	RW	13	Scholar	UM	CoDow


House 18 in Moorgate Street (Pottinger, Co.Down):
Jervis McMaster	HD	Meth	RW	58	General Labourer	MA	CoDow
Agnes McMaster	WI	Meth	RW	45		MA	CoDow
[Married 23 years, 6 children, 5 alive]
Samuel McMaster	SO	Meth	RW	22	Baker	UM	CoDow
David McMaster	SO	Meth	RW	19	Shoemaker	UM	CoDow
Hugh McMaster	SO	Meth	RW	10	Scholar	UM	CoDow
Nannie McMaster	DA	Meth	RW	7	Scholar	UM	CoDow