Our Cottage
The cottage across the lane from us
Our next door neighbor's gorgeous property!
Tuesday we drove the five miles to Enniskilen, first passing the beautiful castle located there (situated beside the River Erne built 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires - guarding one of the few passes into Ulster, the castle was strategically important throughout Irish history). We hope to have time to take a tour! We then went straight to the town hall and visited with historian/genealogist Frank Roofe on site, and were completely mind blown after spending an hour and a half. Frank located several family records online for us including 3 children we had never heard of born to the Hamilton family which probably died young. Names and Christening dates! Then he located the burial date and told us the probable cemetery for Elizabeth Hamilton who died just one year before her husband and remaining children were able to immigrate to the U.S. This particular finding was one of our main goals to accomplish. We will go in search of the grave tomorrow in Irvinestown!
We also found the Church of Ireland where our ancestors were married and paid a visit to the Enniskillen library where we found contact information on a genealogist and Reverend of the Methodist church we want to meet with in Irvinestown. As well, we read through books containing pictures and history regarding Irvinestown. Successful day!!
Enniskillen Castle, we are making time to see this place!
My mom and I in front of the Enniskillen town hall.
Frank Roofe, historian, genealogist, and our hero!
Tony, my parents and I, on Main Street Enniskilen
Church of Ireland where some of our ancestors were married, the church was open
and we were welcomed inside!
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